We recently travelled to South Africa on a tour that was put together and executed absolutely perfectly by Antoinette.
Every aspect of the trip was extremely well planned and thought through. We were never once wondering what to do next and if we were on track.
After spending a few great days at Victoria Falls which was highlighted by a fantastic helicopter tour of the falls we headed off to our first safari at Camelthorn Lodge in Hwange. The staff at the lodge were fantastic and we felt like we got close to them very quickly. The service and food were top notch but the highlight was certainly the tremendous experience we had on our safari with a very warm and knowledgeable guide who bent over backwards to give us an incredible first safari experience highlighted on the first day when we parked and were surrounded by a pride of lions by a watering hole. We could have stayed there all day. to top it all of there were two rhinos living right on the property and I still can't get over the fact that we watched them walk right through the lodge and bed down about 40 feet from were we were eating lunch.
Next we went on to the next safari at the Chobe Game Lodge which was located on the Chobe River. Here we say an abundance of elephants very close up to our vehicle, as well as numerous giraffes, lions and an incredible experience watching hyenas, jacals and vultures devour a downed elephant.
The next and last safari we went on was at the Karangoma lodge in the Okavango in Botswana. The last leg of travel to get to this remote location was by helicopter which was an experience in itself. The location was beautiful and all of the staff was very engaging. This safari was highlighted by the fact that in addition to our guide we had a tracker with us who did a remarkable job of tracking hard to find animals, especially the leopard that we discovered snoozing in a tree. We were all amazed at the expertise and knowledge that both the tracker and the guide had. By the end of our time there we felt very close to them and had a real appreciation for what they did.
Our trip finished up with an fantastic 3 days in Capetown highlighted by a great trip to the coast to see the penguins and a very relaxing and enjoyable day touring the wine country visiting 3 excellent wineyards.

Overall we can't say enough about the extraordinary trip that Antoinette put together for us. Her communication with us right from the very first time we met, right through the entire process finishing up with the trip itself was flawless keeping us very confidant in all we were doing all along the way.

If you are considering a trip to South Africa including safaris I highly recommend allowing Antoinette putting your trip together for you!

Dear Antoinette,

We just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything you did to help us plan what truly was the honeymoon of our dreams.

From the very beginning, your detailed knowledge, constant advice and attention to every little detail gave us such confidence throughout the planning process. You were always on hand with thoughtful recommendations and guidance, and we really felt that you understood exactly what we were looking for.

The camps we ultimately chose in Botswana, Little Mombo and Chitabe, were absolutely exceptional. They were both of the highest quality, from the beautiful camps and incredible food to the warmth and service we received throughout. But what really made them so special were the wildlife experiences. The sightings were simply extraordinary — endless viewings of leopards and lions, as well as incredible sightings of cheetahs and wild dogs, all at a level we had never experienced before. We saw things we will remember for the rest of our lives, and the knowledge, passion and expertise of the guides made every sighting even more incredible.

The food at both camps was also absolutely outstanding. Every meal felt like an experience in itself, which was particularly impressive given how remote we were. The combination of the exceptional guiding, wildlife, food and hospitality made Botswana truly unforgettable.

And then, to finish the honeymoon, Mozambique was the perfect final chapter. The sheer beauty and tranquillity were breathtaking, and it was exactly what we needed after the excitement of the safari. The beaches, turquoise water and peaceful surroundings gave us the most wonderful opportunity to slow down, relax and take everything in.

Looking back, we honestly couldn't have asked for a more incredible honeymoon. Every part of the trip felt so carefully considered, and we know that was largely down to your expertise and advice throughout the planning process.

Thank you again for helping us create such an unforgettable trip and memories that we will treasure forever. We really couldn't recommend you highly enough.

Until our next adventure planning with you! Take care!!

With our very best wishes and enormous thanks,
Charles Carter & Phoebe Stevens
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We went on a Tanzania safari in August 2026 arranged by Explorations Africa. Thanks to the meticulous and very efficient arrangement and organization by Antoinette, the tour went smoothingly well. It was a fantastic journey for my family as it was a special trip to celebrate our 50th anniversary with our daughter and our grandson. Antoinette's arrangement was very detailed and the camps and hotels treated us very well and arranged special treats for us. Antoinette was very particular and knowledgeable in choosing the very best camps available, arranged activities that were to our interests, and selecting the best guides that were very knowledgeable of the areas of our choice and our interests. A special shout-out was to our guide at East Serengeti (Ally) who was also an avid photographer. Ally was very patient and knowledgeable about the wildlife habits and habitats and chose the best angle so we all had excellent photos to remember back home. This was our second trip to Africa with Explorations Africa and with Antoinette. Both trips were excellent and memorable, Antoinette KNOWS Africa.