Africa Geographic Reviews 

African Geographic takes time to get to know its clients and uses its wide experience of Africa to suit the safari arrangements to their preferences - whether accommodation, transport, or the all-important guides.
We traveled to Rwanda - a first time visit - and then to the familiar ground of Kenya. We were well served in both countries, and had a memorable trip with outstanding mammal and bird sightings. Looking forward to more of the same, probably in 2025.

This is the second time we used AG service with Christian. We now reside in South Africa and Christian organized our trip to Madikwe. We were a bit uncertain about the arrangements but trusted Christian’s experience and knowledge. We were not disappointed, he knew exactly what we were looking for and the experience was amazing! Christian was sensitive to our budget for this trip and it was exactly what we wanted and exceeded our expectations.

The first time we used Christian and AG services was in August 2021 and we went to Rwanda to go Gorilla trekking and it was the experience of a lifetime. Christian organized every detail for 11 days and it was everything we hoped it would be and more.

We had such a wonderful experience in Rwanda that we recommended Christian to our best friend and he organized a trip for her and a friend recently to Kenya and they were beyond ecstatic with the trip he organized for them with every detail thought out and executed perfectly.

Needless to say we will use Christian and AG services again and will continue to refer him to friends and family.

Many thanks,

Lenny and Donatella

We have been using Africa Geographic a few times in the past and they have never let us down. Nadia is an absolute star and provides expert advice on any question one might have. Our recent trip to South Africa was a small group taking us to Pilanesberg, Jo'burg and Capetown. Everything worked like clockwork, from airport transfers to accommodation to providing information.
I would always trust AG and Nadia to deliver the best experience possible and I look forward to dealing with AG and Nadia again for our next trip:

Some feedback from individual travelers of this group:
- Unequalled experience enhanced by brilliant company and seamless organisation, thank you so much.

- Incredibly amazing experience, strengthened by the outstanding views, service and people.

- Organised smoothly and efficiently which meant we could just relax and enjoy such an amazing experience.

- Beautiful scenery in an amazing country coupled with a wealth of knowledge shared by experienced rangers made for a fabulous trip like no other!

Fantastic trip to South Africa!

Kim at Africa Geographic organized an awesome trip for us - safari, Cape Town and wine country. Too many highlights to fit them all in a review, but suffice to say that our family of 4 enjoyed every minute! Everything went very smoothly and without a hitch. Thanks as well for connecting us to Escape+Explore in Cape Town - Mike was a great guide and took us on lots of adventures. The only thing left now is to decide when we will be back!

We had an fabulous experience with Jamie Paterson over five days in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Her breadth of knowledge is amazing and she deployed it purposefully to maximize our experience while tracking leopards and other animals. Nadia at Africa Geographic did a great job organizing everything and supporting our journey. Can't wait for the next one!

We organized a 12 day trip through Uganda and Kenya with Africa Geographic for our honeymoon and wouldn't hesitate to use Africa Geographic again for future trips! Nadia and the team at Africa Geographic are excellent. They do a wonderful job of asking about what types of experiences you're looking for, regions of the continent you have been to or want to go to, and what your budget is. From there, they craft some sample itineraries for you to choose from, and then you work together to dial in the final plan. They have an excellent network of lodges and tour operators that they work with. Additionally, when plans change at the last minute (such as a change in international flight plans or a delay during the trip outside of our control), the team is there to support you and assist in finding alternative options. Every lodge we stayed at with AG provided top notch service and was everything we expected and more. When going between lodges, transport was carefully arranged for us by AG, and we never had to worry that we would not be taken care of. Although I have extensive international travel experience, I am confident that I would not have been able to organize this trip without the expert help from Africa Geographic and stay within our set budget. I have already recommended Africa Geographic to several friends who have seen our photos on social media and received our Christmas card featuring images from our trip and have asked about how to organize a safari. If you're considering Africa Geographic for your first or tenth trip to Africa, don't hesitate and book with them today! Thank you Nadia & the whole AG team for everything!

Dear Christian & the team at AG - We’ve just arrived back this morning in UK from the most amazing time in SA and all thanks to you! We all want to let you know how much we have enjoyed our trip to Phinda, Camps Bay and finally the Orange River and say a huge thank you for your help and expertise in arranging and putting the whole trip together, we couldn’t have done it without you and your advice and patience turned out to be invaluable, so we’re all very grateful.
Best Regards - The Redshaw Family

We booked 5 accommodations and 4 Okovango Delta domestic flights. The experiences and animal observations were very special and unique, only in the Chobe NP we had missed the herds of elephants because it had rained heavily just before. The lodges and camps were all of excellent quality and the staff very well trained. However, next time we would prefer 3x3 nights instead of 5x2 nights, at 76 years of age it is of course also due to age. We were a group of 4 and next time we will book our own safari vehicle just for ourselves if possible. All in all we had a wonderful trip and will definitely book with Africa Geographic again.

My trip to Africa, organized by Africa Geographic, was superb! I loved every minute of it. It was a mobile tented safari in Botswana. The staff were all excellent and I had the best guide imaginable. Isaac was able to find many animals and we actually spent quite a lot of time observing them, which I deeply appreciated. The tents were quite comfortable, with a nice bed and even the shower and toilet were good. I never thought that camping could be so nice! I was given a beautiful, detailed itinerary, which was quite helpful. And Christian, who organized the trip, was always supportive and generous with his time and knowledge. And the cost was much less than that of some other companies I had looked at. I highly recommend Africa Geographic for a beautiful travel experience.

The trip was fine, but too expensive compared to the level of service.
To AG - I cannot reply to your comment, but find it difficult to understand that because Seychelles is a high cost destination, your cost is so high. You should then be transparent about this, instead of refusing to explain the high cost.

We had an amazing trip perfectly organised by Africa Geographic: everything was superb! Great places to sleep, delicious food, experienced guides and drivers, stunning wildlife, well organised transfers and flights ... a wonderful experience!!

My husband and I have just returned from a magical 5 day safari trip with Africa Geographic travel tours.

We stayed at the Khwai private game reserve, Little Sable, the Skybeds and Hyena Pan all of which exceeded our expectations by far. The accommodation was spacious, tastefully decorated and the beds were very comfortable. We were also warmly welcomed at the lodges by the very professional and passionate staff and guides

It was also such a unique and wonderful experience to be afforded the opportunity to be able to literally sleep under the stars at the Skybeds accommodation. We would highly recommend this!

Delicious gourmet meals were served throughout the day and the chefs were always wanting to please the guests!

Piet and I were also most fortunate to have the CEO Simon Espley and his lovely wife Lizz accompany us on the trip.

A heartfelt thanks to Simon and his amazing team for making our African adventure such an unforgettable experience, one which we will cherish and never forget.

If you are looking for a tour operator that will guarantee a vast knowledge of the bush, scrumptious meals, friendly, experienced staff and guides, comfortable accommodation then look no further than the AG team. We highly recommend them!

We did an 8 day trip to Botswana in June 2022 - an extended, 5 day Delta Detox followed by 3 days in Chobe national park. What can I say? In a nutshell, the experience far exceeded our expectations! Everything our AG consultant promised us was delivered - on time, efficiently and always with a warm smile.

On the planning side, Christian was super flexible and accomodating of our queries, changes to the advertised program, and dates. And there were no hitches to the delivery. He notified us well in advance of the need to change our journey into the delta because of the delayed floods this year, but assured us we would nonetheless have an eventful journey by safari vehicle rather than boat. And he wasn't wrong! We passed through herds of elephant, had to navigate deep water across the road, and even had to make our own bush detour to get to camp. It was an awesome (4 hour) start to our trip - and the crackling fire and friendly camp staff were there to welcome us just as the sun was setting. Very special.

The accommodation was all we expected and hoped for, with attached toilet/shower tent and essentials like mozzie spray provided. Jonathon was always there at the right times with hot water from the fire! The meals prepared by Josiah were great and always hot, and the campfire bread was to die for!

We were surprised to find that the operator provided a safari vehicle and motor boat in addition to the mokoros, so we were extremely well catered for when we wanted a change from our morning walking safaris. All included in the fee we paid to AG for the trip.

Highlights of our trip? Honestly, we had so many it's difficult to be specific. We had encounters with lion, elephant, hippo and crocs and innumerable birds (including the elusive Pels fishing eagle), antelope, etc. And plenty of what I called "white knuckle" experiences, mainly with elephant while in a mokoro or motor boat. The nightly chorus of frogs, lions, hyena, and hippos was wonderful. We can't think of what we would improve or change, and commend Philemon, Pat and the entire team - who looked after the two of us like royalty - for their customer-focused service. We especially noted their VERY conservative style when it came to walking and mokoro safaris. They simply took no chances and we felt extremely confident we were in the best of hands out in the bush.

Leading up to the trip, my wife was nervous about elephants, hippos, and going in a Mokoro, not to mention being on foot in the bush with wild animals, but found the careful approach taken by all guides put her at ease and she felt very comfortable throughout the trip. We would recommend the Delta Detox experience to anybody! And as a side note, I'm 74 and my wife 65, so don't think this is just for youngsters!

In terms of value for money, the "Delta Detox" experience is probably the most economical way to experience delta life close to nature. It's not a 5-star experience as luxury safaris go, but it also doesn't carry the price tag! If you are comfy with the idea of staying in a tent, showering outdoors (in privacy) eating meals prepared on a camp fire and are not freaked out by the odd mozzie, fly, or creepy-crawly, this experience is one for you and for your memoirs!

Africa Geographic was super prompt and professional at each stage of the booking process. The agent was very knowledgeable about alternative destinations and explained the pros and cons of each.

I was not the perfect customer! The agent was patient as my plans changed before the booking. He advised me at each step showing the options and costs. Once I had decided to proceed he was well-informed about the specific options like airport pickup. All costs were explained up-front. After the booking was made I had to cancel two flights in and out of the destination - again the options and credit were handled flawlessly.

All that was handled very professionally and in a most helpful manner.

We have just returned from a three-week family adventure with Africa Geographic Travel’s primate tour. We cannot begin to express our gratitude for the personalised itinerary that suited our needs perfectly, for the flexibility, for the incredible guides on the ground and for the expert advice provided from beginning to end. After 2.5 years of postponements, with our young adult children now spread across the globe, this was a dream adventure that has created lasting memories. With a particular interest in birds and wildlife, we were awe-struck by the natural beauty and conservation efforts of Rwanda - with the opportunity to track and observe a range of primate species, including chimpanzees and mountain gorillas in Rwanda and Grauer’s gorillas in the DRC. A huge thank you to Christian, who meticulously planned (and re-planned!) our journey, kept in touch along the way and ensured a safe and memorable experience. This kind of service and care is invaluable and we have no hesitation recommending Africa Geographic to other travellers!

I stayed in two lodges in South Africa recommended by Christian at AG. The first, The Bush House in Madikwe was a fabulous setting for an amazing wildlife experience. As well as seeing the big 5, the experiences at the property's own waterhole were on another level - black rhino at night and lots of eles in the daytime.
I also did a self drive in Kruger up to The Outpost - a stunning lodge with unbelievable views and exceptional game drives. You don't get the big 5 here but I did get the most fantastic bird sightings and the fever tree forest and lake is breath-taking.
The guides in both locations were extremely knowledgable and a pleasure to spend time with.
A rare sighting of two black rhino was the highlight of my trip. Many thanks AG.

The most honest way to review our recent trip is to repeat what I provided Africa Geographic Travel in their Feedback Form :

Covering Note :Thanks so much for your message and for sending the Feedback Form which I have attached – in a nutshell, our trip was beyond amazing on all fronts !
Starting with our initial interaction with yourselves, our flight up on AirLink, our meet and greet at Maun, our internal charter flights with Major Blue Air, the exceptional staff at both camps, our rangers and the sheer privilege of being in the Delta in terms of the natural environment and the exceptional animal and bird sightings – just amazing !

Accommodation :Both Mapula and Sable Alley were excellent. Mapula, being an older lodge, is not as 'cutting edge', but has been well maintained and is generally in an excellent condition - we were told that the public areas are scheduled for an upgrade.
Sable Alley was excellent on all fronts and the 'honeymoon suite' which we were allocated, exceptional

Transport Services : The meet and greet on arrival was seamless and excellent and the air flights by Major Blue Air on a similar seamless and high standard - pilots of all three flights were excellent

Guides : In keeping with comments made to date, both Costa (Mapula) and Tezzar (Sable Alley) were an absolute delight to be with, knowledgeable and went the extra mile - nothing was too much for them

Most Memorable Moment : Parking off for a good hour on a beautiful tree-fringed plain at Mapula watching a breeding herd of elephants interacting with one another and witnessing three separate bull elephants approaching the herd to ascertain whether their services were required

Suggested Improvements : On this trip, we can honestly say that you would battle to improve on the entire package that we were treated to.

Any Further Comments : Just keep up the good work - will actively promote your services !

We spent 5 amazing days in Botswana at Camp Okuti. our trip arranged by Africa Geographic's Nadia Lautenbach was seamless and perfectly arranged. From our meet and greet at Maun Airport to our meet and greet at Maun Airport on check in back to SA, we did not need to lift a finger. We flew into Moremi in a 6 seater before being collected by the lodge. The lodge is beautifully situated on the Maunachira River. The accommodation is spacious and extremely comfortable The staff are amazing, so friendly, helpful and accommodating. Cautious, our guide was great and did a fabulous job. We had incredible sightings including watching a pack of 15 wild dogs taking down an impala. We also saw them revving a small herd of wildebeest. Elephants were a regular sighting and the Lions were also around. My birdlist increased by 12! Special sightings were a greater painted snipe and a bat hawk. Cautious arranged for us to visit a neighbouring lodge where a Pel's Fishing Owl was nesting in a Marula tree on the lodge's main deck! We also did a boat trip which was beautiful with all the water lilies and water birds. The scenery around the lodge is beautiful and Paradise Pools and Dead Tree Island were my favourite by far. Our return to Maun was first a helicopter trip to an airstrip that wasn't waterlogged followed by a 10 seater plane trip.

Pungwe Lodge was great - we really enjoyed it! The lodge is in a good area so the wildlife and the birds were spectacular. The lodge guides have been there for 20 years so know that area really well, they know where to find stuff and how the animals will react so we had some wonderful sightings.

We had great lion sightings, the guides knew the behaviour of the lions, and we were able to watch them mating which was really interesting and made for good photos. We were also fortunate with elephant sightings, there are a lot of bulls in the area and we watched a big fellow shake a marula tree which brought the marula fruits pelting down like a heavy hail storm.

The camp facilities were on a no-frills basis, but everything in good order. We went to see the wildlife so all fine with us on that front.

Bookings made by AG went smoothly and hassle free. The shuttle was there to meet us at the airport and drove us safely and timely back. The shuttle drivers were very friendly and we really appreciated that service.

Many thanks to the AG team for everything you did for us to make this trip happen, despite the pandemic. We have recommended friends to book the same, and are happy to pass on further recommendations.

Perfectly organized trip by Africa Geographic travel. It had matched our expectations