The Luxury Safari Company
- Located In:
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United Kingdom
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- Air Travel Organisers' Licensing
- Tour Types:
- Custom luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $18,410 to $69,036 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Urs | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Rose listened to our wishes needs & wants... and she overdeliverd!
As we are experienced Africa & Safari Travelers this was about “ticking off 2 of our bucket lists items: Giraffe Manor and the Great Migrations.
Rose designed the trip brilliantly around these items and found a way to make the trip authentic African with a “bit of roughness” in the bush, perfectly timed and deliver on the bucket list items. Choices of camps and itinerary were great and "designed" for our needs and expectations.
During the trip we had 2-3 small “usual” hick ups. Her reactivity and accessibility were outstanding, and it is obvious she has lived in these regions. Her support was very good.
If you look for tailor made that “delivers” look no further!
Email melissa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect from start to finish!
We had such a wonderful experience with The Luxury Safari Company. Rose was so helpful in every way. We originally planned to travel in March 2020 and after we were canceled due to Covid restrictions, Rose was right there to work with us on new dates. We had zero fees for rebooking and she was able to get us exactly the same trip- just two years later! The trip was seamless from the pick up in Johannesburg, through customs, and to the driver. Once we got to the driver, he knew us all by name and was knowledgeable about the area. He said he had driven to our lodge at least 500 times. We felt completely safe and comfortable. The Marataba Safari lodge was absolutely magical. The service was amazing and again, when we arrived, they had our names, itinerary, and even knew our food allergies. Rose had sent them everything we needed for a truly once in a lifetime trip. The drive to the second lodge was just as seamless. The luxury safari company really listened to what we wanted out of this trip and it far exceeded our expectations. We would gladly book again with them and will be telling everyone to use them for safari trips. The level of detail in planning was absolutely flawless and if anything went wrong (which it didn’t!) we knew Rose was just a call or email away. Highly, highly recommended!
FR
Email Alison and Mike | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely brilliant trip from start to finish
Planning for our trip started a year before covid and the company helped put together an amazing three week itinerary across Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda involving three very different game lodges and a gorilla trek. Covid delayed things by a year and added vastly to the complexity but Rose and her staff did an exceptional job of steering us through visa issues, a new quarantine requirment in Rwanda which meant an extra day, the need for new longhaul flights when BA cancelled all kenya flights and the constantly changing covid test (8 in total) and paperwork requirements
The advice on choice of lodges was first rate - we stayed at Saruni Samburu, Nomad Lamai and Singita Sabora and they were all superb but very different experiences. In Rwanda Sabyinyo Silverback lodge proved a superb base for two days of gorilla trekking. Although having a private driver and vehicle sounded expensive when the company suggested it, it was more than worth the cost as it gave us complete flexibility to determine each days program, mostly to take much longer drives than is standard with picnic breakfasts provided to avoid an early return to the lodge.
Throughout the trip Rose and staff were available 24/7 for the few minor admin glitches that arose around covid test timings and to answer queries. Our last minute request for a private 4WD and guide at our final camp was organised in hours. This was not a cheap trip but it was superb value as we saw and did everything we had hoped for and more.
Email shelby | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
a truly one of a kind, bespoke adventure!
there is no real easy way to describe the amazing itinerary put together by rose and the luxury safari company other than out of this world!
there was no detail that was overlooked by her -- amazing attention to detail and thoughtful planning for every step of our journey throughout botswana. we stayed at top notch, luxury camps -- all of which had their own special guides, staff, food, excursions, decor -- you name it. truly magical experiences at Jack's Camp, Tuludi, Khwai Leadwood, and last but not least, Xigera.
i would recommend the luxury safari company to anyone who is looking for an out of this world experience on safari in africa!
Email Robin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Most professional and responsive group I've ever had the pleasure to work with...!
Having never been on safari we didn't know what to expect, we were just looking for ease and comfort throughout. We found it with The Luxury Safari Company (Rose). Everything from initial contact, booking and throughout the trip was perfectly communicated and coordinated without flaw. We selected tours in Zambia to include Tongabezi Lodge in Livingston, Puku Ridge and Chiawa. The accommodations, the food, the actual activities (safaris) were all perfect and as described. The tour guides were professional, informative, knowledgeable and willing to listen and respond to any request or interest. I can without hesitation recommend the experience. Money well spent...!
Email Bella | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very In Tune With What We Wanted
Our tour operator Rose was extremely helpful and in tune with what we wanted out of our trip. I love that she would give us options of campsites within different price ranges so that we could have a solid understanding of what different price ranges could get us. Rose responded very promptly whenever we reached out to her including on the trip when we would have flight or schedule changes. All the transitions between campsites and flights were very smooth and easy. Highly recommend Luxury Safari Company for anyone who's looking to have the true luxury safari experience.
Email Sid & Lori Garner | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Attention to detail was outstanding.
Our family of 11 just returned from an amazing 12 day safari/beach trip to Kenya. Rose was on top of her game as every detail of our trip was flawlessly performed. The communications were great and the logistics were seamless as we moved throughout the country. All of the properties that she recommended were 5 star in every way. I would highly recommend Rose and Luxury Safari Company . We were so moved by the trip and the people of Kenya that we have already booked a return visit for next year!
SG
Email Viv | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A 5 Star Safari Experience!
The Luxury Safari Company was recommended to me by two separate friends who had already been on holidays booked with the company and they had no hesitation in telling me to email Rose Hipwood! Rose and her team were fantastic and responded very quickly (practically instantaneously) to emails. The lodge she recommended after we had discussed our preferences (and budget!) -Singita Sweni in Kruger National Park in South Africa - was fabulous. Service, food, guide (Walter) and tracker (Howard) for the game drives (we saw the big five), lodge manager Dave Waddington, ALL the staff and the room were excellent. The room had two toilets and two showers (one indoors and one outdoors) - useful when rushing for the early morning game drives! Safari vehicle was very comfortable. We felt very well taken care of and safe. The second leg of our holiday to Cape Town and staying at the Cape Grace Hotel with day tours organized was equally good. During the trip, we were met at all times whenever there was a transfer to be done whether at the airport/hotel etc as per the itinerary. The whole process of organizing the trip was seamless and we would definitely book another holiday with the company.
Email Kristin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime
As a graduation gift for my daugher, and a number one bucket list for me, we took a safari to Zambia. Being a novice about going into the bush and where to go, it was imperative that we have the right tour guide to facilitate a flawless yet thrilling trip. The Luxury Safari Company, and the trip that Rose organized for us, exceeded all our expectations. Rose provided the expert knowlege about where we should go and the recommended camps we should stay at - she put the whole tirp together for us including all the local connecting flights to the remote parks we were visiting and at every step the execution was flawless. As two women traveling alone, we felt safe and comfortable throughout our entire stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mchenja camp in South Luangwa National Park and could not say enough good things about our amazing guide, Innocent, while we were there. The staff and the food could not have been better and we are very appreciattive of their hospitatiliby and making us feel comfortable after a very long jouney to get there. The park was spectatuclar - on our drive into the camp the evening we arrived, we saw leopards, lions and giraffees. It was awe inspiring. Following a wonderful dinner we had beautiful rooms and awoke to the surinse overlooking the Zambezi River and hearing the hippopotums 'talking' in the early morning. Our days in the bush, both in the jeep and doing a walking safari, were breathtaking - the elephants came out to greet us as did the zebras, bamboons and so many others. The highlight was seeinng the mating of the lions at a fairly close distance and watching their interaction. We then travled down to the Lower Zambezi and stayed at the beautiful Sausage Tree Camp where Benson our butler took impecable care of us and our guide, Collins, shared his extensive knowledge about the animals and ecosystme of the Lower Zambezi with us. The food and the service at Sausage Tree Camp were top notch. We had a wonderful dinner in the bush as well as lunch in the River - very special experiences. The bush here was also spectatcular and our game rides were filled with exciting views of the wildlife. Our stay Togenbezi in Livingston was similarily a culinary delight and a wonderful trip to see the splendor of Victoria Falls, the white rhinos and a family of giraffees.
Rose put together the ideal iternary for us throughout our stay in Zambia and later in South Africa. When we go back, and we will certainly be going back , Rose and her team will be my first call to organize our next trip.
HK
Email Joo Sim Lee | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional organization and service and nothing was too much trouble!
The Luxury Safari Company came highly recommended by some family friends who have caught the safari bug and had Rose put together several trips for them in the last few years. Rose was a pleasure to communicate with throughout the planning of our family safari, extremely prompt to answer all questions and when we had to make some last minute changes to the itinerary, she was able to solve our problem very quickly. The trip was simply amazing and everything was coordinated so seamlessly, we were able to just concentrate on enjoying the holiday stress free. 'Best holiday ever!' declared my 12 year old.