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Take Me To Africa 5 star review on 23rd August 2023
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THIS IS THE COMPANY TO US FOR THE PERFECT AFRICAN ADVENTURE! Sam was amazing from the moment we first spoke to her about what we would like for our honeymoon. She arranged for a 2 week trip to South Africa with a blend of the wine lands, Cape Town and a safari to finish. Each part was incredible and was so well organised by Sam, all the transfers were great and the hotels she booked for us were nothing short of perfect! Sam also arranged additional activities for us such as a wine tour, cape peninsula tour and a shark cage dive at our request and all these were spot on. Finishing on safari was perfect and when we had a slight issue with one of the lodges we were due to stop at, Sam sorted it and sent us to the most amazing lodge in the middle of the African bush, it was the most spectacular end to our tour and we cannot thank Sam enough for everything she has done. Thank you for everything you have done and we will be using take me to Africa when we next go!
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Posted 5 months ago
Thank you to Sam for arranging our honeymoon of a lifetime to South Africa & Mauritius!! It was the most surreal, breathtaking & spectacular trip which exceeded all of our expectations. We were recommended by a friend to use Take Me To Africa and we are so grateful that we were. Sam was professional but very friendly to talk to and always dealt with any questions which we had in a timely manner. Everything was planned meticulously meaning we didn't have to worry about a thing as it was all taken care of for us including all transfers & excursions. Sam put together an incredible jam packed itinerary starting with a 4 night safari in Balule - a private game reserve, a tour of the panarama route & 2 night stay at Timamoon Lodge (in an absolutely sensational private villa), a further 2 night safari at Rhino Post Lodge in Kruger & finally a relaxing stay at Paradise Cove in Mauritius. Each place we stopped at was stunningly beautiful and suited us perfectly. We fell in love with all the places which we stayed but our highlight had to be experiencing safari with the sighting of the Big 5 & many other animals! We would highly recommend Sam at Take Me To Africa to anybody looking to visit Africa.
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Posted 3 months ago
THIS IS THE COMPANY TO US FOR THE PERFECT AFRICAN ADVENTURE! Sam was amazing from the moment we first spoke to her about what we would like for our honeymoon. She arranged for a 2 week trip to South Africa with a blend of the wine lands, Cape Town and a safari to finish. Each part was incredible and was so well organised by Sam, all the transfers were great and the hotels she booked for us were nothing short of perfect! Sam also arranged additional activities for us such as a wine tour, cape peninsula tour and a shark cage dive at our request and all these were spot on. Finishing on safari was perfect and when we had a slight issue with one of the lodges we were due to stop at, Sam sorted it and sent us to the most amazing lodge in the middle of the African bush, it was the most spectacular end to our tour and we cannot thank Sam enough for everything she has done. Thank you for everything you have done and we will be using take me to Africa when we next go!
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Posted 5 months ago
First half very good - Vic Falls, Chobe, Kariba. Second half disappointing - NO birds in the Nata bird sanctuary - a big reason for going and the lousy roads damaged my neck so unable to do final day game drive. Long road travel an issue - disproportionate amount of driving versus activities. Needs a re-think. Air to Kariba good but seemed to use least convenient airports. Nice group, great driver, OK guide. This is an all purpose review page - returns?? Nonsense.
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Posted 6 months ago
We are so sorry that your trip did not meet your expectations. As our first ever 3* review we wanted to investigate a little further before replying. The roads in Africa can be a little bumpy and our group tours by road do require a sense of adventure as they can cover long distances, which is why they represent such value compared to our fly-in safari tours. We try our best to highlight the amount of travel wherever possible in the day by day itinerary and we are sorry you did not feel this was clear enough. The flight to Kariba was added at the last minute (at no additional cost) because the roads were damaged due to bad weather, and I can confirm that the nearest domestic airport was used in this case. With regards to the Nata Bird Sanctuary, we have checked our records and cannot see that this was ever highlighted as the reason for your trip, as we would absolutely not have recommended this tour to you, especially at this time of year. The visit to the Sanctuary is actually never guaranteed on this tour and this is noted in your itinerary as follows: “Please note a visit to the pans is subject to the road conditions and water levels as well as time constraints”. The rains were sadly not as expected over the last year and this means the pans are drier than usual so the birds will not always be there, and this is not something we can control given the wild nature of these parks. We were surprised to hear about your injured neck as we received no reports of this, and having checked with our partners on the ground and your guide specifically, they too confirmed that they were not notified at all about your neck injury. We hope it is feeling better now and would advise that you always let your guide know in the future, as some seats can be less bumpy on game drives than others which may have made this a little easier for you if you were in pain. The reviews site is a general page that allows any and all comments about the service we give, the fantastic accommodations and people you meet along the way, and your overall trip experience, rather than tour specific reviews, as we find this allows people more freedom in their review without being restrictive to certain questions. We are glad you enjoyed the first half of the trip and had a nice group, driver and guide, and can only assume that the accommodations and the rest of the wildlife were great as you have not mentioned any issues with these. Thank you for booking with Take Me To Africa. Alongside our group tour offering, we also offer a fully bespoke service for tailor-made trips, and would love to help create a bespoke fly-in safari that better suits your needs should you decide to visit Africa again in the future.
Posted 6 months ago
Thank you so much Take me to Africa for organising such an incredible honeymoon for us. From the moment I met Sam she spoke so enthusiastically about the wonders that Africa had to offer, at that point I just knew this was going to be the honeymoon for us! Sam communicated with us brilliantly and was respectful of our budget. She suggested a few different itineraries for a trip to South Africa, and we settled on one that included city time in Cape Town and Stellenbosch, a secret hideaway up in the hills near the Bylde River Canyon, then Safari in the Greater Kruger. Everything was just magical and we completely fell in love with everything that SA had to offer, amazing food and wine, incredible scenery and an expansive variety of amazing flora and fauna! Our safari experience was the cherry on top of the cake at the end of our trip, with sightings of all of the big 5 and rarely spotted wild dogs that came right up to the vehicle, so special. The staff at our Safari camp really made us feel like we were part of the family. Sam said to us in one of our meetings that people say to her they want to go on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Africa, but they often come back already planning their next visit - that is 100% us! Thank you so much for arranging such an unforgettable trip. Laura and Will x
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Posted 7 months ago
Hi Sam, just to say we are home and all good and well! A massive thank you for planning and organising our honeymoon in South Africa, it was everything that we could have dreamed it would be and so much more!!!! Everything went so smoothly and really well planned! We met some amazing people and can't do it justice with words but we have left our hearts in the places we went to, truly life changing!!!!! We won't hesitate to speak to you when we plan our next holiday which may well be to Africa in a few years time! Thanks again for your help and experience in giving us such an amazing experience! All our love Ant & Annie ❤
Take Me To Africa 5 star review on 23rd July 2023
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Posted 8 months ago
Sam put together an amazing bespoke trip for us to Victoria Falls and Botswana (our first visit to Africa) The three locations in Botswana allowed us to see different aspects of this beautiful country. Everything ran smoothly and all of the accommodation was of the highest standard. We would highly recommend Take Me To Africa.
Take Me To Africa 5 star review on 13th June 2023
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Posted 10 months ago
I highly recommend Take Me to Africe for planning a honeymoon to South Africa. From start to finish, they were professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to our needs. Every detail was taken care of, from transportation to accommodations to excursions. We were able to fully enjoy each destination without any stress or hassle. Safari Sam's recommendations were spot on and helped make our honeymoon an unforgettable experience.
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Posted 11 months ago
We are so pleased you had such a fantastic time on your honeymoon and thank you for leaving such a lovely review!
Posted 11 months ago
I had a wonderful time, the whole Safari experience was amazing. I am also grateful for all the care and assistance given in arranging this trip. Thank you.
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Posted 1 year ago
Thanks for such a lovely review - we are so happy you had an amazing time! After postponing due to COVID we always hope that it will exceed all expectations and make the wait worthwhile.
Posted 1 year ago
Having had a smaller ceremony in South Africa over 30 years ago, we knew it was the perfect choice for us to renew our vows but had no idea where to start…luckily Take Me To Africa had lots of options to choose from! We wanted something a little posher than the first wedding so opted for the Twelve Apostles in Cape Town (a 5* hotel) which was stunning and handled everything with ease. The pre-zoom with Andred our celebrant helped us to get the personalised ceremony we wanted, and the weddings team at the hotel made sure we got everything else when it came to flowers, cake, meal, drinks, and overall running of the day. Not everyone travelled together but Sam made it easy for everyone to join up and we all felt we’d had a really special holiday. There were friends and family who had never been to Africa and they just loved it! Take Me To Africa were amazing and my husband (again!) and I are so grateful for everything Sam did, including moving it several times due to COVID. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Take Me To Africa to anyone
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Posted 1 year ago
After moving your renewal a handful of times we know how disappointed you were not to be able to go, and we are really happy to hear it finally came together for you. Thank you for choosing Take Me To Africa to arrange your ceremony and travel and for the glowing recommendation!
Posted 1 year ago
Just wow! Getting married in South Africa was the trip of a life time and I can’t fault anything Take Me To Africa did at all. We had a smaller budget and Sam stepped up to the challenge. She found us an amazing lodge with mountains and sea views on one side which was really important to us as we wanted to be able to see the sunset for getting amazing wedding pictures and then the vineyards on the other. She found a place where we could all stay together and have the place exclusively – it was perfect! The venue didn’t have a wedding planner so Sam helped us navigate how to get what we wanted – she even helped pick out the napkins! The overall planning was spot on for the whole family and everyone had such an amazing trip. THANK YOU! 
Take Me To Africa 5 star review on 22nd September 2022
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Posted 1 year ago
We are so pleased your wedding was everything you hoped it would be and thank you for such a wonderful review!
Posted 1 year ago
We had the most incredible honeymoon and honestly can’t thank Sam enough for all of her planning and advice! From the beautiful accommodation to each activity, recommendation and transfer, everything was planned meticulously to make the most of every minute of the trip (eg. Visiting Vic Falls from the other side and visiting some highlights of the Panorama Route en route to the airport). Having met Sam in person, she completely understood what we were looking for in a honeymoon and created the most memorable, special trip we could have imagined. We were extremely impressed with the time and care that was taken in the planning process and the way that we managed to see so many different places in only a couple of weeks (Victoria Falls, safari in South Africa, beach break in Zanzibar and even some day trips across borders!). Sam even helped us postpone the trip twice (due to Covid restrictions) and couldn’t have been more helpful when we had questions. It was an absolute trip of a lifetime and we can’t recommend ‘Take Me To Africa’ more highly.
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Posted 1 year ago
Thanks for such a glowing review Becca! We are so pleased you had the trip of a lifetime for your honeymoon and knew it would be worth the wait!
Posted 1 year ago
Fantastic trip. Due to COVID we had to keep postponing our holiday but communication with Sam was fantastic. The schedule put together was exactly what we were looking for and the trips/hotels/lodges were perfect.
Take Me To Africa 5 star review on 9th June 2022
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Posted 1 year ago
Thank you so much for the lovely review - we are so pleased you had a great time and finally got to enjoy your special trip!
Posted 1 year ago
We had already booked flights, but after talking to Sam at a show sponsored by the National Geographic Society, we contacted her to tailor make an itinerary for a self-drive 2 week holiday doing the Garden route in South Africa and finishing with a 3 night safari. From picking up the car at Cape Town airport and all our accommodation stops inbetween, to dropping the car off at Port Elizabeth and getting our internal flight back to Cape Town was all very easy and stress free. The hotels she chose for us were all superb and in great locations with the luxury tented safari camp at the end being the icing on the cake. As we were staying in Stellenbosch included were extras like wine tasting and in Hermanus, whale watching. Sam has great insider knowledge and we couldn't have put together such a super and extremely memorable holiday. We would definitely recommend Take me to Africa and contacting Sam to anyone wanting to visit this beautiful continent.
Take Me To Africa 5 star review on 6th December 2019
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Posted 4 years ago
Thank you for such a lovely review! We are so happy to know you had a great time and enjoyed the itinerary we bespoked for you. We hope to see you in Africa again soon!
Posted 4 years ago
Trip of a lifetime! My wife booked this after seeming them at a show in London. Having never been to Africa I really wasn't sure was to expect. It was also the first real group tour we'd ever been on. Right from landing at Victoria Falls and meeting our guide for the trip Sam, it was truly excellent. The Take me to Africa team are clearly very knowledge and every part of the trip had clearly been very carefully considered. All the hotels were excellent and all the locations really good. My favourite was the lodge in the private game reserve.Its the first time we have ever been on safari and it was truly magical. We had a really amazing trip of a lifetime so my thanks go out to Sam and all the people who helped us and looked after us along the way.
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Posted 4 years ago
We decided to go for a safari in Africa for our honeymoon and have chosen Take me To Africa for a bespoken tour. Sam, who look after us, was extremely helpful, knowledge and she fully understands our needs. She organised a fantastic tour between Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar booking for us stunning accommodation and all the transfers needed. Everything absolutely perfect, from extra welcoming stuff, delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, honestly we could have asked for more. Even when our outbound was cancelled because of a technical problem, Sam was very efficient on resolving the situation and she made sure everything was re-arranged for us. I will definitely recommend Take me To Africa to anyone who would love an exclusive and special trip to Africa.
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Posted 4 years ago
Luisa we are so pleased you had an amazing honeymoon! Thank you for the lovely review - we hope you and James return to Africa soon!
Posted 4 years ago
This was my first safari and it exceeded my expectations in every way. The itinerary was meticulously considered and the execution was on point and ensured we got to see as many wonders as possible. Sam is very knowledgeable and passionate about the places, people, and animals of Africa and her trips are enriched by that. A perfect blend of adventure, thrill, luxury, discovery, education, and camaraderie. I’m so grateful I got to experience one of these trips and I hope I get to go again.
Take Me To Africa 5 star review on 10th April 2019
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Posted 5 years ago
Thank you Gabrielle! We're so pleased you enjoyed your first trip, so much so that you extended your time in Africa and joined us on the next group tour! Your newfound love of Africa is exactly why our company exists.
Posted 5 years ago
This was a dream safari trip made very teal by Sam from Take Me to Africa. The itinerary was meticulously thought out and the execution was was on point to provide a fascinating, informative, awe-inspiring, and fun safari. We saw an incredible range of animals and stayed in beautiful places that I will never forget. I highly recommend this trip.
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Posted 5 years ago
What a phenomenal adventure! I joined Sam on an 11-day trip through Tanzania -- the first half on a safari in the Ngorogoro and Serengeti national parks and the second half on the island of Zanzibar. Every detail of our trip was thoughtfully planned out and well-executed, from the experienced local safari guides/drivers, to the route and daily schedules, and to the travel logistics (internal flights and accommodations). Sam's selections for the lodging by far exceeded expectations! We stayed in different places along our safari route, and the lodges were always in a great location with beautiful views and/or amenities. We also stayed at a mobile camp in the middle of the Serengeti, and that was one of the most unique and amazing experiences of my entire life! I felt that I saw so much of Tanzania in a truly immersive, authentic way. I was happy to follow Sam's lead each day and trusted that I was in good hands (so relaxing to not have to plan out every detail yourself!). Sam is a seasoned traveler, and it shows through her well-curated itinerary and her professionalism when interacting with the local staffs. She is very knowledgeable and organized, and she handles inevitable travel hiccups with grace. I also have a few dietary restrictions and was concerned how this would work on a safari, but Sam always ensured that these were communicated to the drivers and the lodges so that my meals on the safari and at the lodges were accommodated -- honestly I didn't expect to eat so well! I can't wait to join her on another adventure soon. I have been recommending her to all of my friends and colleagues!
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Posted 5 years ago
From start to finish the African Taster tour was sheer perfection: from the incredible wildlife to the stunning scenery it is an experience I will never forget!
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Posted 5 years ago
What an amazing experience! Coming back to Australia I realised how hard it is to put into words the culture, animals and general atmosphere of Africa. We began our tour at the cloud that thunders - Victoria Falls. Such an amazing spectacle of awe inspiring beauty. We then journeyed on to stalking animals on safari. By far this was the highlight of the tour for myself- lions, leopards, rhino, zebra, hippo, crocodiles, giraffes and more. It was like being on the set of Lion King except better. We continued to the vineyards of Stellenbosch where we did our best to drink most of South Africa's wine. Such a relaxing day in the grape vines. Lastly, we ended in the bustling city of Cape Town. Where we enjoyed the city life and took a day trip to Robben Island. I absolutely had a blast and loved every moment. Thank you Take Me to Africa. You really opened my eyes to the beauty and excitement of this amazing continent.
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Posted 5 years ago
Take Me To Africa is rated 4.9 based on 35 reviews