Hidden Africa Reviews 

Our recent safari organised by Chad and the Hidden Africa team was an absolutely extraordinary experience and one we would wholeheartedly recommend.
From the moment we arrived, everything felt wonderfully authentic and far removed from the usual safari experience.

The entire trip was exceptionally well organized, with every detail thoughtfully taken care of. The guides were knowledgeable, professional, and passionate, making each game drive and wildlife encounter even more memorable.

The Hidden Africa experience ks for anyone looking for something genuinely unique and off the beaten track. We came away with incredible memories and a real appreciation for this remarkable country. I would highly recommend them and expecially Chad to plan you an unforgettable safari adventure!
Thank you!

What an absolutely amazing experience dealing with Chad and the entire Hidden Africa team! If anyone is in the market for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday, I couldn’t recommend these guys highly enough. From start to finish, everything was absolutely fantastic, and Chad was brilliant to deal with. If you’re thinking about an African Safari, use Hidden Africa - you won’t be disappointed!! Thank you Chad and the Hidden Africa Team!

I had a genuinely authentic African experience and so much thought went into the planning. The team had incredible knowledge and there are moments of the trip that will stay with me forever. Hidden Africa made me feel like my trip was unique from start to finish.

From the very beginning, Geraldine's warmth, friendliness, efficiency, expertise, attention to detail and the enormous effort you put into creating our itinerary were made very clear. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, and the entire journey flowed seamlessly, allowing us to enjoy the experience.

We had an absolutely amazing time and created memories that we will cherish forever. The food, staff, game drives and sightings were all beyond our expectations. We were able to cover off the big 5 and many more. The landscapes varied so much from place to place and we’re glad we went for the Serengeti as we managed to catch the great migration on the western side. We will definitely need to do Botswana next time.

Geraldine, along with the wonderful staff at each lodge and camp, made the trip truly special. The thoughtful touches and care taken to celebrate a milestone 30th birthday and our engagement meant so much to us and made both occasions even more memorable.

We would also like to give a special shout out to Cheli & Peacock for their role in arranging and coordinating the East Africa portion of our trip. Everything was exceptionally well organised, and the quality of the lodges, experiences, guides, and seamless logistics exceeded our expectations. It was clear that a great deal of expertise and care went into ensuring every detail was perfectly executed. We felt incredibly well looked after throughout and are grateful for the effort that went into creating such an unforgettable experience.

We would also especially love to recognise the entire team at Victoria Falls River Lodge, as well as James the photographer. This was one of the most special and memorable parts of our trip, and we cannot thank them enough for everything they did behind the scenes to make our engagement so beyond extraordinary. Working closely with my partner, to help coordinate and deliver the most beautiful proposal imaginable. From the stunning set-up to the incredible private dinner and the unforgettable private sunset game drive, every detail was thoughtfully planned and executed. The care, enthusiasm, discretion, and genuine excitement they showed made the occasion feel incredibly personal and meaningful. What they created for us was far beyond anything we could have imagined, and it is a memory we will treasure for the rest of our lives. Please pass on our deepest thanks and appreciation to everyone involved for helping make such a significant occasion so magical.

I have already started highly recommending Geraldine to friends and family, and I will continue to do so. Working with her has been an absolute pleasure, and we are so grateful for everything she did to make this trip such a success.

Geraldine, thank you again for helping create such an unforgettable adventure. We will be talking about this trip for many years to come and will always look back on it with the fondest memories.

We recently returned from our honeymoon in southern Africa, expertly curated by Chad at Hidden Africa. From the very beginning, Chad was responsive and accommodating of our timeline, ideas, and budget. He even pulled some strings when we had a last-minute change of plans, never making us feel like we were asking too much.

Our time in southern Africa was incredible, enhanced by Chad and Roxy’s warm hospitality and local recommendations for dining and shopping in and around Cape Town. Chad’s on-point communication continued throughout our trip, ensuring seamless transfers between destinations and a stress-free experience.

The highlight of the trip was undoubtedly our safari at Baines’ Lodge in the Okavango Delta, and we hope to return there one day. Thank you Chad, and the team at Hidden Africa, for creating a honeymoon that truly was the trip of a lifetime and one we will never forget.

We were so fortunate to enjoy the most spectacular safari adventures on our first trip to Africa, thanks to Chad Le Helloco with Hidden Africa, who custom designed the most magnificent trip for us!!! Our African Safari trip was a “once in a lifetime” magical journey full of many exciting adventures! We traveled to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. We enjoyed three unique safari excursions in distinctly different environments in Africa where we were thrilled to see “the Big Five” …. lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, water buffalo, and so much more!! We went on safaris at MalaMala Rattray’s Camp in South Africa near Kruger National Park, then to Duke’s tented safari camp in the Okavango Delta of Botswana, followed by a stay at the iconic Jack’s Camp in the Kalahari Desert of Botswana. We visited the historic Victoria Falls, hiked the rainforest trail to view the falls from the Zimbabwe side, then crossed the border into Zambia to tour Livingston Island and take an exhilarating dip in the Devil’s Pool, right on the lip of the falls as the water cascaded over 300 feet to the bottom of the canyon! Before we headed home, we flew to CapeTown where we stayed at the historic Mount Nelson Hotel and enjoyed the culture, history, great dining options, and breathtaking views from the top of Table Mountain. Our last stop was in the Cape Winelands region of South Africa where we stayed at the world class Akademie Boutique Hotel in Franschhoek and toured vineyards near the quaint wine towns of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Every phase of our trip was perfect, every bush plane connection was right on time, every terrific place we stayed was spectacular, every activity we experienced and meal we enjoyed was without question “over the top fantastic”!! Thank You HIDDEN AFRICA!!!