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We just returned from our South Africa and Victoria Falls trip—our first time visiting Africa and experiencing a safari. It was an absolutely amazing adventure! We did have a bit of a hiccup at the start when our flight was canceled, causing us to miss our connection to the Kruger safari. I was incredibly stressed trying to figure out how to get us there in time. Thankfully, I reached out to John, and he acted immediately to reroute us through another airport so we could still make it to Kruger. Although we lost one day of excursions, we were able to join the safari as planned. John’s choice of lodge—Timbavati River Sands Reserve—was fantastic and I would highly recommend it. The Victoria Falls portion of the trip was just the right length for a couple of nights, and the hotel there was excellent. Our time in Cape Town was also great, with wonderful guides who were kind, knowledgeable, and happy to accommodate our requests. Overall, this was an excellent trip, and John’s team did a fantastic job planning something that really fit our needs. We’re already looking forward to exploring other parts of Africa in the future—and will definitely be contacting them again. Highly recommend!

Honeymoon of my dreams!!!! They planned everything for us it was sooo easy and way more affordable than I thought it would be! They coordinated all of our transfers, hotel and lodge stays, arrival into the country with an escort to take us through customs. It was truly so easy and I will definitely be using them again!! Overall we stayed in 5 different hotels, had multiple internal flights, and car transfers and all we had to do was just show up!!!!!! They took care of everything I can’t recommend enough!

Everything went smoothly. Pick ups and drop offs were perfect. The drivers were personable and knowledgable. The accomodations that Opulent Africa arranged were 5 star and simply fabulous. We started off with trips to the bush and could not imagine a more rewarding experience. We then spent several days in Cape Town and followed their recommendations regarding sightseeing. We were very impressed. We went to Franschhoek for wine tastings and again the choices that they suggested were top notch. They recommended several restaurants and again they were spot on. I am glad they are expanding their offerings to other destinations outside of Africa. We plan on making them our go to for travel.

This was our sixth trip organised by Opulent Africa. As always the itinerary and travel arrangements put together by John and Amanda were seamless. We arrived in Johannesburg from a beach holiday in Mauritius and they organised storage of bags to enable us to travel lightly to Madikwe. The VIP arrival service and transportation to our private plane ran like absolute clockwork, likewise on our return too. Opulent Africa are indisputably the best for organising trips to Africa.

We were looking for a one-week safari experience, and John Harvey gave us very good guidance, actually getting on a call with our entire family to discuss the attributes of various locations and time of year. The experience we had in Kenya in the Masai Mara was phenomenal - all the attention and services and not one missing piece in terms of pickups and transport to hotels, airports, etc. The safari guides and accomodations were excellent as well - really beyond excellent. We would say they were extraordinary considering we are basically out in the wilderness with few services.

We had an amazing trip to the magical island of Madagascar organized by Opulent Africa. Madagascar is not an easy country as its infrastructure is often underdeveloped and the distances are enormous. Opulent Africa arranged a dream itinerary including a private pilot and Cessna to fly from one beautiful destination to the next. The whole trip went perfectly with seamless flights and transfers, great hotels/lodges, professional guides and drivers, challenging but rewarding trekkings to discover the unique fauna and flora and to meet the welcoming population (especially the kids…) of the island. Bravo to Opulent Africa!…thank you to John, Amanda, and Jill.

This is our third safari with Opulent Africa, and we would not travel any other way! The entire experience was seamless and the opulent Africa team is available 24/7 for any issues. From the time you send your first email to the time you get back from your safari they are with you every step of the way to customize each trip to your specific needs and interests. This really is an experience of a lifetime and I would recommend it to anybody in a heartbeat.

From the very beginning to the last day, everything went seamlessly, and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect experience. Every detail, from the accommodations to the daily activities, was meticulously arranged, so we didn’t have a single worry. We had an amazing time, and it's all thanks to Opulent Africa's careful planning and attention to detail. We genuinely appreciate all the hard work that was put into making sure we had the best possible experience.