Rochelle Buys, the owner of SafariLife
SafariLife
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2020)
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $4,227 to $21,137 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Jay | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Organized, professional and overall amazing experience curated to our needs!
Communication with SafariLife was fantastic from the moment we booked right through until we arrived in South Africa. Our Travel Experience Designer, Johan, was professional and did a fantastic job at putting together the perfect safari experience for us. Highly recommend!
Reply from SafariLife
Posted on May 25, 2026Hi Jay,
Thank you for the wonderful review and words.
We appreciate it!
Rochelle planned a flawless trip for me!
I didn't do a lot of research myself, this safari was an afterthought add-on to my trip to SA for the Sardine Run. I made a few inquiries to different operators and Rochelle answered me right away. Her communication through the entire planning and booking process was excellent. She always answered my questions quickly and provided lots of details.
She put together an itinerary that matched my budget and gave me some variation with game drives in Kruger National Park as well as Sabi Sands. I'm really pleased I did both, they were quite different from each other and both very good experiences.
All the transportation between Johannesburg and the lodges as well as between lodges went perfectly smoothly as planned.
As a solo traveler that usually does everything on my own, it was a welcomed break to have someone else do all the organizing! I felt very well taken care of.
Email Sameer | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helpful
SafariLife helped me find the best safari for my budget. I stayed at Langa Langa Camp, it was an incredible experience. The folks at SafariLife were incredibly helpful, even when I arrived at Kruger to make sure I was picked up. Would 100% recommend them for your future trip.
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Email Tanja | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfectly organized excellent Safari Experience in Kruger and Sabi Sands
Had an excellent week Safari in Sabi Sands and Kruger, which is a great combination for wildelife viewing.
Rochelle organized everything for me from Johannesburg Airport and back, and was very helpful with her quick responses while planing my trip beforehand. Even after a short term change of my arriving day, she was just amazing rebooking the whole trip in short time!
The service, hospitality and quality of the Lodges were incredible and beyond my expectations. I had a lot of really good wildlife sightings and very knowledged and experienced guides.
Looking already forward to my next trip with SafariLife!!!
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Email Tariq Alharbi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great service and professional
Great service and professional.. Thank you for kind assistance to make my safari trip comfortable
Email Anthony | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trustworthy, Reliable, Outstanding Communications, Truly Exceptional!!
Probably the best organised trip/adventure we have ever had the pleasure of experiencing (and we have travelled extensively) and its all thanks to Rochelle. Absolutely nothing was too much hassle for her and she answered every question at speed.
Everything worked like clockwork, from turning up in Johannesburg and all transfers being organised, all the way to the Safaris and accommodation (which was some of the most beautiful we have ever experienced)
Even during the trip, she took the time to wish my partner her a happy birthday and hoped we were having a fantastic time!
The safari was a life altering trip and as a well travelled couple we thought we had seen nearly everything....thankfully we were wrong and it turned out to be perfect. What's not to enjoy about following a Leopard in the dark, only feet from your vehicle or watching Hyena walk past your accommodation at 11pm at night. Truly truly amazing!
Thank you so much Rochelle (SafariLife) for everything you done. What a tour operator, one of the best if not the best!!
Email Steve | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service, communication, and value
We booked a 4 day/3 night tent safari at Dumela Camp through SafariLife. Johan was awesome in explaining options and helping us decide on the details. Always responsive either through chat or call. The actual camp and drives were operated by MoAfrika. They were great. The transfers were on time. They picked us up in Johannesburg early morning on day 1 and dropped us at Hoedspruit airport near the camp on day 4. Recommend flying in and out of Hoedspruit if you can to avoid the 6 hour road trip from/to Joberg.
The camp had excellent service. The food was good. The tents had private hot showers, toilet, and sink as well as electrical power and lights. Beds were very comfy. We did not use the AC or pool as it was coming into wintertime when we were there.
The camp hosts were engaging and very helpful. Ian was fantastic. The guides were also wonderful, especially Lambs and Great. We did two 3 hour safaris at a nearby private reserve (one afternoon and one morning) and a full day in Kruger. All were fantastic. We also did the full day panorama tour which was beautiful scenery but don’t expect any animals.
Reply from SafariLife
Posted on Jun 17, 2026Hi Steve,
Thank you for the kind words and lovely feedback.
We truly appreciate it and it is always a pleasure to be of assistance to our guests.
It is so wonderful to hear you had a great time!
We hope to see you again in future.
Email Graeme | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic service
This was an amazing experience in a fantastic location in a private reserve in Krueger, Umkumbe resort.
From my first contact with Johan at Safari life everything went smoothly, First the options for where to stay and level of comfort and cost. Payment was easy. Communication for travel and experiences were on point. All transfers were on time and great.
The resort was amazing. Was greeted and shown all the features of my tent. 3 amazing on site cooked fresh meals a day, with Abigail being a tremendous host. So much food! The infinity pool overlooked the Savannah where hyenas, elephants and warthogs roamed. I felt safe and secure.
Brandon lead the morning and evening safaris. This is the highlight as they can go off-road to find the animals. I saw everything and they are knowledgeable and respectful of the animals, There is a stop for drinks on each safari, it’s rough ride but seeing lions and leopards makes up for it.
Lastly I can’t thank them enough for assisting in my missing luggage list by the airlines. They tracked it down, and went out of their way to help me. This is a great service and was great to know I was not dismissed. So if you’re looking for a safari, this is the place to select
Reply from SafariLife
Posted on Jun 15, 2026Hi Graeme,
Thank you for the kind words and lovely feedback.
We truly appreciate it and it is always a pleasure to be of assistance to our guests.
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Email Sharon Thompson | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and reliable
Johan Buys from Safari Life organised a 4 day Safari for myself and a friend at Dumela Camp, just outside the Kruger Park. From the booking process, to the pick up in Jhb, the camp, the safari excursions, the entire experience was handled with professionalism and care. I would highly recommend this value for money trip.
Breathtaking, amazing, and worth the $!
I went with a few friends and we had the best time! Everything was super smooth from the start, we got picked up from the airport and were driven right to the accommodations. The service throughout was top tier, every driver we had was amazing! The food was also amazing, and they gave us good portions. The communication was fast and easy, we communicated through email and then through whatsapp once we got there. The wildlife we got to see was breathtaking, and all of our guides put in the effort to make sure we saw everything we could. Highly recommend!