John Hall's AlaskaReviews of kissalaska.com

John Hall's Alaska provides the complete package. Every meal is covered. All transportation during the tour is taken care of, and assistance is provided unless not allowed. Their tours cover all major attractions available in the areas visited, and many unique, less known experiences also. All expected gratuities are covered. The only gratuity not covered is for the John Hall's representative who accompanies and oversees the tour. This was the 10th tour we have taken with them. It was to South Africa, and the accommodations, sites visited, and transportation were all as expected. We started in South Africa, but also went up to Zimbabwe to see Victoria Falls, and to Namibia to cruise the Chobe River with its abundant wildlife. In South Africa, we started off in Capetown. One unexpected tour was to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was held for many years. Another unexpected stop was to see the Penguins at Simonstown on the coast. One extra special dining experience in Capetown was to Gold, where native dishes, a Dzembi (?) drum lesson, native dances and songs filled the evening. Following Capetown, multiple jeep "game" rides were the highlights at the Shamwari and Oceana private game preserves. Our accomodations were top of the line at both preserves. The food selections at Oceana were not always to my liking, but the service was good and the views were stunning. Victoria Falls and the grand old Victoria Falls Hotel were wonderful. And the last leg of the tour of three nights on the Zambezi Queen riverboat on the Chobe River was a fitting highlight to our experience. Multiple water-based safaris each day brought us up close to a variety of animals: elephants, hippos, giraffes, water buffaloes, crocodiles, lions, ... In short we saw in abundance what one hopes to experience on a tour in Africa. One unexpected highlight was a visit to the local village on the river of one of the crew members. We were escorted around by a villager, and then treated to a performance by the village at their modest enclosure around the tree of life in their village. It was a humbling experience.

When you travel with John Hall's Alaska, you are treated like royalty. No worries about your arrival time-day or night-a smiling and friendly representative is always there to meet and greet you and take you to your hotel. No decisions as to where you will eat your next meal as all meals are pre-planned and always delicious and in a great setting. Any difficulties (weather, health, cancellations, baggage) you may encounter along the way are handled in a quick and efficient way by your knowledgeable tour guide. No need to bring any money except for souvenirs you may wish to purchase as your trip cost is all inclusive. Just pack your bag and enjoy a trip or trips of a lifetime.

Very well planned and executed. Accommodations were five star. Got to see wildlife up close. Overall an incredible tour.

When I had a medical issue, they were right there for me getting me to a clinic.

Our trip with John Hall's Alaska to South Africa was an absolute trip of a lifetime!!! It was an outstanding itinerary - What a start with the first day going to Robben Island with Christo Brand as our tour guide. It was awesome seeing the sights of South Africa including Cape Town, Cape Point, Plettenburg Bay, and the southern most point of the African Continent where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. The wildlife experiences at the private Shamwari and Oceana game preserves were unforgettable!!! We continued on our adventure at Victoria Falls (waterfalls, Bushtracks train and Zambezi River Cruise). I will never forget going back to the Victoria Falls hotel and the bus having to stop for an elephant in the road. We then traveled through four countries to Namibia. We boarded the luxury Zambezi Queen for unforgettable wildlife experiences on the Chobe River. Wow - within 10 feet of African Elephants. Lastly to finish our trip in Johannesburg and take a tour of Soweto to learn more about the incredible life of Nelson Mandela! Every hotel and resort we stayed in were some of the nicest 5-star hotels we have ever experienced. The food and service were outstanding.

Small tour group, excellent tour guide Jeremy, everything well planned, meals, luggage and tip taken care of. Valdez and boat tour the best Train ride enjoyable

We had a first class trip to South Africa, April 2023. From the start they helped us with the registration, requirements, etc. Wonderful staff to work with. On the trip our itinerary covered all the important areas to visit. Scenery, history, culture, etc. Had very knowledgeable guides and very informative. The accommodations where awesome and the variety of local foods were enjoyed by us. Great menus to choose from. We learned so much about the game reserves and viewing animals up close. What an experience. Seeing other countries and their culture and customs was such a good eye opener. We loved every minute of that trip and can't think of a single "negative" comment. Thank you, John Hall's, for ALWAYS giving us a 5 star trip wherever we travel in the world.

This trip to South Africa was amazing from start to finish.