Kathy Henderson
Trip Review: Our trip was amazing. Victoria Falls was so beautiful and powerful. The rainbows were incredible. The boutique hotel we stayed at was perfect, just what we needed. Our luxury tent safari was everything I could dream of. The staff was great, the food excellent and our ranger, Charlie, was so experienced and knowledgeable. We were able to get up so close to the animals and see amazing interactions. This was a once in a lifetime trip.
Most Memorable Moment: On our safari drive we came across 11 lions that were eating a giraffe that they killed the night before. Hyenas were circling waiting for the leftovers and 4 elephants were on the side. We were right in the middle of all this, about 8-10 feet from the lions in a open air jeep. We just watched all this for I don't know how long. Incredible!
Advice For Future Clients: A must do trip.
William Engelhard
Trip Review: Your staff, the facilities, all who took care of us, the guides and the locations were stunning and beyond my expectations. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you for this entire venture.
Most Memorable Moment: Seeing a very natural landscape, mostly untouched by the development of humans. This could have been much as it looked 1000s of years ago.
Advice For Future Clients: Consider taking a prescription of Z-pack. I did need it the last day of the trip.
Jeannie Evans
Trip Review: All the details were taken care of and everything was planned to perfection. Vanessa was incredible and very responsive!!
Karen Knutson
Trip Review: We LOVED the safari at Tintswalo!! Guides were great, the lodge was beautiful and the service overall was excellent. We also liked the San Sabi lodge but not as much as Tintswalo. Everything on the trip was extremely organized and the accommodations were all great.
Most Memorable Moment: We had so many! We had some very special animal encounters on our safaris and were able to see all of the Magnificent 7! Probably one of the lion or leopard encounters would be at the top.
Advice For Future Clients: Make sure to try more than one safari lodge because that will give you more of a chance to see different animals. Since we spent time in two different locations, we were able to see different animals at each place.
Edward Taylor
Trip Review: Well arranged. No weak links in the chain. Quality camps, amazing service and people who love their jobs. I could ask for no more. Beyond expectations.
Most Memorable Moment: Ol Pejeta night drive when lion and buffalo met unexpectedly--we saw it all unfolding! First Day/night at Nimiri--how quickly Dunia manager realized we couldn't stay and got us transferred to Nimiri. Night drive was awesome-10:45 at night having 4 employees staying up to great us and walking into the room(luxury). Last Day at Nimiri: The kitchen staff/manager/George all showed up in the bush with an entire made to order breakfast. That eve-sundowner, the set up a whole bar in the bush just for us.
Advice For Future Clients: Go to multiple camp--they all offer a different experience. Keeping it one company (Asilia) was very convenient as we knew the routine and helped when we needed to transfer from Dunia. Stay for 2 weeks--the plane ride is too long not to stay as long as you can.
Wendy Tucker
Trip Review: Always perfect.
Most Memorable Moment: Hanging with rhino at the sanctuary. Seeing a whole group of baby lions playing in a tree. Getting super close to elephants on the Zambezi River.
Advice For Future Clients: Go again and again.
Robert Frutkin
Trip Review: Perfectly planned with a great variety of parks, conservancies and camps. This is our fourth Safari with you and each one has been excellent.
Most Memorable Moment: Watching two lionesses calling to their cubs hidden in the bushes and having them run out to meet and frolic with them.
Advice For Future Clients: Patience
Robert Evans
Trip Review: Everything about our trip was exceptional. The safari lodges/camps were outstanding. The food was delicious. The service was world class. Everyone that met us and drove us somewhere was friendly and extremely capable.
Most Memorable Moment: Watching wild dogs cross the river to continue hunting on the other side. Followed closely be watching five lionesses with cubs finishing off a small zebra kill and then moving through the brush down to the river for a drink.
Advice For Future Clients: Book with African Portfolio. No one knows Africa better, no one has as much intimate knowledge of the camps and lodges, and experiences that await travelers. And be sure and allocate enough time to visit three different camps to get a range of experiences.
Kevin Brown
Trip Review: We had a wonderful time. Everything was co-ordinated extremely well. We were never left doubting or wondering what to do.
Most Memorable Moment: Everything was really interesting and exciting. Cape Town was great, with the sights of Cape of Good Hope, Table Top. Vic Falls was also very cool. But hands down the Game Drives themselves we're the most memorable. Just fascinating
Advice For Future Clients: You don't need a lot of clothes, the laundry's are there for a reason.
Kelly Moss
Trip Review: The trip was amazing and your coordination was superb! All the places we stayed at kept getting better and better. The food was fantastic at the lodges. The customer service from hotels/lodges were great. Great job!
Most Memorable Moment: For my sons, the bungee jumping and helicopter ride across over Vic Falls. For all of us seeing the lions, leopards, cheetahs. The rarer sights.
Advice For Future Clients: Just that there is not a lot of walking. I don't know why I assumed it was going to a lot of walking but very minimal.
Sheila Porter
Trip Review: Susan Gin was Phenomenal!!! the extra touches like the wine, birthday cakes and the spa credit were perfect.
Most Memorable Moment: Day 2 of the game drive at Muchenje Lodge - seeing elephants play in the water, seeing them swimming from an island - including the babies and seeing about 10 of them walk right by us - including triplets. Going to the Elephant Cafe and feeding the elephants. Listening to the hippos eat at night outside our tents at Waterberry Lodge. The birthday songs and birthday cakes. PERFECT Weather. Julie and Marcus jumping off a perfectly good mountain
Advice For Future Clients: Double the amount of tip money recommended. I knew from my previous safari that you will get there and want to give more. Bring money to donate for the schools - fortunately I brought extra funds and was able to donate using my credit card. Don't stress about the weight of your luggage - we were around 45 and I brought a lot to donate so came back at 35 pounds even with a ton of souvenirs. The gift of the buff was the best wardrobe item - we had very cool mornings so used it every day.
Melissa DeWitt
Trip Review: The trip of a lifetime!
Advice For Future Clients: Go!
E. D.
Trip Review: Experiences were excellent, logistics were seamless. All in all a 10/10.
Most Memorable Moment: So many - animal interactions for sure as well as brunch catered by the watering hole.
Advice For Future Clients: Relax and enjoy.
Kathy Smith
Trip Review: Best trip ever!!! Such a treat. I felt everything was first class.
Most Memorable Moment: So hard to specify, what an amazing trip!!!! For me it was the animals and safari because my Dad was a Wildlife Biologist and we would go out on the Ranch and search for animals, so reminiscent. I loved Cape Town and the 6 course dining experiences, what a treat
Advice For Future Clients: Follow your packing guide, no additives needed.
Polly Marek
Trip Review: Everything was amazing! A trip of a lifetime!
Most Memorable Moment: Each day had at least one special moment - unable to choose one.
Advice For Future Clients: Go now!! I'm glad we went during their winter - it was cold in the morning but I'd rather be cold than hot and we didn't have any issue with mosquitoes.