Africa's Best Adventures
Africa's Best Adventures
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At Africa's Best Adventures we specialize in great adventures to destinations in SA, Namibia and Botswana. We take great care in designing adventures for singles, couples, friend and family groups. All our safaris are designed to suit specific client needs. We do not offer set departures and we don't offer overland tours to large groups. You can choose between a lodge safari or a camping safari, or perhaps a combination of the two. All safaris are designed with meticulous care and we always aim to make each adventure as interesting and varied as possible. Meals play a big part in all tours and we love cooking up a variety of excellent dishes, often using ingredients indigenous to the area we are traveling in! Our vehicles are large, comfortable landcruisers, overland kitted and perfectly up to the task to transport guests and equipment to all the often far off, remotes parts of Africa. Our guides are qualified nature and dangerous animal guides with a love for people and the bush!
Cape Town, South Africa
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2024
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Challenger07
Breckenridge, CO52 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
We travelled with Africa's Best Adventures with Altis as the guide, he is also the owner of the company. We were in Johannesburg for specific dates and so when I initially contacted him, I asked for a proposed itinerary to exactly match our dates and include some tent camping and walking safari. I loved the proposal he made spending typically a couple of days in each location and not having excessive driving times other than to/from the airport. Altis took care of all the reservations and I think came up with a fair price for the whole trip. The biggest concern was that we had to pay by bank transfer as they do not accept credit cards, it is a risk sending money this way and I was certainly happy when Altis showed up exactly as promised. However, Africa’s Best Adventures are a member of SATSA where his membership number is 2255, and provides some protections for your deposit as well as the expected level of professionalism of the provider. Our trip was a round trip flying to/from Johannesburg. The route took us to Eswatini (Swaziland) seeing two parks Hlane and Mkhaya before heading south back to South Africa and seeing Hluhluwe, iSimangaliso and Pongola. We loved each location and saw much wildlife including Lions, Elephant, Rhino, Hippo, Zebra, Giraffe, Python, Cheeta, Crocodiles and lots of birds. Altis, provided and cooked the majority of the meals; we have some dietary requirements which he fully embraced and shared he cooked some test meals in ahead of the trip, the outcomes were always excellent. Planning and timing are a huge positive, we knew each day the timings and other than one day where customs held us up for an hour it was amazingly accurate.
Game Drives were a mix of Altis driving us in the SUV, taking an open top 4*4 and a local guide plus we had two hiking safaris which I would highly recommend. Altis was a good as the local guides at finding and naming birds and animals and was willing to have extended drives, one morning it was nearly 6 hours driving in the park until we stopped for lunch.
Altis is a highly qualified nature guide who knows the history of the country, all birds and animals that you find on the tour. He works so hard on the tour, driving hours every day, cooking and organizing. The accommodation was a mixture of luxury private homes, game lodges and sleeping in the very comfortable tent on top of the trailer.
Overall a wonderful experience and we are hoping to return in the future, for another trip with Altis.
Game Drives were a mix of Altis driving us in the SUV, taking an open top 4*4 and a local guide plus we had two hiking safaris which I would highly recommend. Altis was a good as the local guides at finding and naming birds and animals and was willing to have extended drives, one morning it was nearly 6 hours driving in the park until we stopped for lunch.
Altis is a highly qualified nature guide who knows the history of the country, all birds and animals that you find on the tour. He works so hard on the tour, driving hours every day, cooking and organizing. The accommodation was a mixture of luxury private homes, game lodges and sleeping in the very comfortable tent on top of the trailer.
Overall a wonderful experience and we are hoping to return in the future, for another trip with Altis.
Written 26 June 2024
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Dear Paul
Many thanks for the beautiful review of our safari together. I am so thrilled that you and your family enjoyed your vacation so much! Thanks for the way in which all of you embraced the adventure and your enthusiasm during the trip made my job super easy! It was such a pleasure to have you all here and I certainly hope this was only the beginning of a long and lasting friendship!
Best regards
Altis
Written 27 June 2024
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Michael Raddall
Johannesburg, South Africa514 contributions
Mar 2021
What an amazing life changing six nights spent camping in the Kgalagadi with my fiance Caroline and Africas Best Adventures. Two nights at Mata Mata and four nights at Twee Rivieren. Both camps were amazingly clean and tidy and well run.
Our first visit to the Kgalagadi and our first camping experience and “yes” we did fall in love with both. Caroline was however very pleased not to see any scorpions, snakes, or spiders in or around out tent, even though we knew they were most likely still around.
It was incredibly green, some say greener than in 50 years. As it was our first visit, we couldn’t really compare the feel of what the landscape looks like in the dry season, but we will definitely be visiting again to see a different landscape.
Thanks so much to our hosts Altis and Matthew for being absolute professionals and making the trip so enjoyable and comfortable for us. The food and wine was outstanding and far beyond anything we expected while camping. The game drives were action packed and Altis shared his vast knowledge of the bush and environment with us throughout the trip. The brunch stops at the special picnic sites were also so much fun and very relaxing.
Sightings were outstanding, although we had to work harder for them than some other reserves it was very rewarding to see what we did. Especially two big male lions up so close as well at witnessing a cheetah killing a springbok right next to the road with her two cubs by her side.
All in all a very special experience and I cant wait to visit again soon one day! Altis we will definitely be making contact for our next bucket list trips to Namibia and Botswana!
Our first visit to the Kgalagadi and our first camping experience and “yes” we did fall in love with both. Caroline was however very pleased not to see any scorpions, snakes, or spiders in or around out tent, even though we knew they were most likely still around.
It was incredibly green, some say greener than in 50 years. As it was our first visit, we couldn’t really compare the feel of what the landscape looks like in the dry season, but we will definitely be visiting again to see a different landscape.
Thanks so much to our hosts Altis and Matthew for being absolute professionals and making the trip so enjoyable and comfortable for us. The food and wine was outstanding and far beyond anything we expected while camping. The game drives were action packed and Altis shared his vast knowledge of the bush and environment with us throughout the trip. The brunch stops at the special picnic sites were also so much fun and very relaxing.
Sightings were outstanding, although we had to work harder for them than some other reserves it was very rewarding to see what we did. Especially two big male lions up so close as well at witnessing a cheetah killing a springbok right next to the road with her two cubs by her side.
All in all a very special experience and I cant wait to visit again soon one day! Altis we will definitely be making contact for our next bucket list trips to Namibia and Botswana!
Written 30 March 2021
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Dear Mike
Matt and i really enjoyed your company on this lovely kalahari safari. Thanks for making the time to join us and we look forward to another adventure with you sometime into the future!
kind regards
altis and matt
Written 1 May 2022
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Kris
2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
My husband and I were blessed to experience a 24 day camping safari from Cape Town SA up, down and across Namibia with Altis of Africa’s Best Adventures. We’ve camped before in the USA for up to a week, but never for this long and never in Africa. It was an amazing adventure and a truly rewarding experience. The communication from Altis from the beginning was great. He provided lots of options on length of trip, locations/countries to visit, types of accommodations and route depending on our budget and ALL of the top notch equipment. We opted for the most magnificent exploration of Namibia camping for 24 wonderful days. The days just flew by. Altis was the master when it came to planning our route, packing, driving, cooking (oh the cooking) and the greatest teacher throughout our trip on the vastly different landscapes, all the animals and birds and even the stars. Everyday brought new surprises, beautiful scenery, the coolest animal sightings on safari, fun lunch spots en route, magnificent sunsets with sundowners and the most delicious fireside dinners. I would without hesitation recommend Altis and Africa’s Best Adventure to anyone looking for a once (or twice) in a lifetime adventure in Southern Africa. He plans all the details, provides everything needed and is cost effective. He has definitely made our travel life richer with neverending memories.
Written 6 May 2023
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Dear Kris
Many thanks for this beautiful review of your safari with us!
It was an absolute honour and privilege to spend an amazing 24 days with both you and Chris!
I will certainly treasure our time together for many years to come...!
I wish you all the best for your upcoming travels and hope we can tackle another adventure soon!
kind regards
altis
africa's best adventures
Written 7 May 2023
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Sue j
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Family
Where to start hey, what an amazing trip. We have just finished a 13 day tour of Botswana with Altis and Africa’s Best Adventures.
Altis was an extremely friendly, personable, knowledgeable and skilled guide/driver who shared with us his passion for getting out amongst it and all things nature. His ability to ensure that each day had something to look forward to was admirable and made for a thrilling journey that had us jumping out of bed ready for what was install.
The itinerary was thoroughly planned out for our schedule, and demonstrated Altis’s intimate knowledge of the area and allowed for the perfect amount of time at each destination.
Each day our tastebuds were also entertained with delicious meals and there was lots of variety too.
We had so many unforgettable wildlife encounters thanks to Altis and our local guide Baitsholedi (B-man), who through skill (or luck) had us in the right place at the right time.
We will never forget the chorus of lions, hyenas, elephants, hippos, impalas, owls and jackals at night as we camped under the stars. It sure beats staying in a lodge.
This was the trip of a lifetime.
If you’re considering a trip with Africa’s Best Adventures, do it! You won’t regret it!
Da Say!
From Reuben and Sue
Altis was an extremely friendly, personable, knowledgeable and skilled guide/driver who shared with us his passion for getting out amongst it and all things nature. His ability to ensure that each day had something to look forward to was admirable and made for a thrilling journey that had us jumping out of bed ready for what was install.
The itinerary was thoroughly planned out for our schedule, and demonstrated Altis’s intimate knowledge of the area and allowed for the perfect amount of time at each destination.
Each day our tastebuds were also entertained with delicious meals and there was lots of variety too.
We had so many unforgettable wildlife encounters thanks to Altis and our local guide Baitsholedi (B-man), who through skill (or luck) had us in the right place at the right time.
We will never forget the chorus of lions, hyenas, elephants, hippos, impalas, owls and jackals at night as we camped under the stars. It sure beats staying in a lodge.
This was the trip of a lifetime.
If you’re considering a trip with Africa’s Best Adventures, do it! You won’t regret it!
Da Say!
From Reuben and Sue
Written 3 July 2023
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Dear Sue and Reuben
Where to start hey, what amazing guests you both were!
I honestly cannot say enough about the way you conducted yourselves during this amazing adventure! It was truly rewarding to experience the enthusiasm which you showed all along, all the hard work you put in to make things work, your punctuality to get the days off to an early start etc etc etc, and i can carry on until my pen runs dry!
Kindly accept my most sincere thank you for selecting Africa’s Best Adventures for your African adventure and i do hope that we will pick up where we left of sooner than later!
Bon voyage
Altis Kriel
Owner
Written 19 July 2023
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Ariela Donval
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • Couples
We are still excited by the 17 days safari in Botswana, organized for the smallest details by Altis.
It was a great experience composed of animal watching, driving in the bush, sleeping in the wild and getting to know the wild life of Africa.
All that thanks to Altis who is a professional guide, excellent cook, and has his unique way of providing his clients the best time.
We enjoyed this trip very much, and recommend Altis as the best guide for everyone who would like to have a special trip in Africa’s wild life.
Ariela Donval
It was a great experience composed of animal watching, driving in the bush, sleeping in the wild and getting to know the wild life of Africa.
All that thanks to Altis who is a professional guide, excellent cook, and has his unique way of providing his clients the best time.
We enjoyed this trip very much, and recommend Altis as the best guide for everyone who would like to have a special trip in Africa’s wild life.
Ariela Donval
Written 13 October 2022
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Dear Ariela
Thank you so much for joining Africas Best Adventures on this great adventure. Your presence was highly appreciated and having you on safari was simply amazing. You continuous positive attitude was a joy to experience and i certainly hope we will travel together again sooner than later!
Best wishes
altis kriel
owner
Written 20 November 2022
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Hetty v Schaik
1 contribution
Apr 2022
My first time in South Africa. What a beautiful country and what a great guy Altis Kriel is. He is really very gentle and helpful and has a lot of knowledge about the animals and nature. We made a trip with 3 girlfriends and Altis really took care of everything. Our private guide, driver and cook and we had the time of our life and very much enjoyed our vacation. Beautiful drives, many animals seen and much laughter. I hope to come back and show the beauty of Africa to my family soon.
Written 28 April 2022
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Dear Hetty
Thank you so much for the wonderful review of your vacation with us. It was fantastic to have you on tour and i enjoyed every moment shared with you, Imelda and Cora! I look forward to meeting you again for your next safari to Africa!
kind regards
altis
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Written 30 April 2022
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Wim
2 contributions
Dec 2022
We did a great safari from December 26 to January 6, 2023.
From the start it was great. Altis was right on time to pick us up, with his huge car, and in the afternoon we were already in Pilanesberg. Even had time for a game drive. Altis is a very pleasant and knowledgeable driver (also on unpaved roads) and knows an incredible amount about nature. He also makes you enthusiastic by following all kinds of tracks of the animals. He knows how to tell with passion about both the large and the small animals. Birds are also part of his repertoire .
Camping was an unforgettable experience, zebras, kudu, Nyalas etc. walk around you.
If you are in doubt whether you want to go on safari, stop now and contact Altis.
Thank you Altis for the fantastic trip.
Regards Wim
From the start it was great. Altis was right on time to pick us up, with his huge car, and in the afternoon we were already in Pilanesberg. Even had time for a game drive. Altis is a very pleasant and knowledgeable driver (also on unpaved roads) and knows an incredible amount about nature. He also makes you enthusiastic by following all kinds of tracks of the animals. He knows how to tell with passion about both the large and the small animals. Birds are also part of his repertoire .
Camping was an unforgettable experience, zebras, kudu, Nyalas etc. walk around you.
If you are in doubt whether you want to go on safari, stop now and contact Altis.
Thank you Altis for the fantastic trip.
Regards Wim
Written 10 January 2023
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Dear Wim
Your 5 star review is the perfect start to our year! I am incredibly excited that you enjoyed your time on safari so much! Having you on this adventure was amazing and i will cherish your company for many years to come!
I certainly hope that this was only the beginning of a long and happy relationship between yourself and Africa’s Best Adventures…
Kind regards, Altis, owner at ABA.
Written 24 January 2023
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Thomas R
Stuttgart, Germany7 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
We went on a fabulous Botswana tour with our friends, see the following review from Regina.
Altis's expertise is outstanding, he tailored the tour perfectly to our wishes, provided us with the best possible care and made all of our wishes come true. His knowledge of the country, animals and nature is world class. Not only were we able to enjoy the trip to the fullest, but we also learned a lot. A unique and great trip that is absolutely recommended. THANKS so much!!!
Altis's expertise is outstanding, he tailored the tour perfectly to our wishes, provided us with the best possible care and made all of our wishes come true. His knowledge of the country, animals and nature is world class. Not only were we able to enjoy the trip to the fullest, but we also learned a lot. A unique and great trip that is absolutely recommended. THANKS so much!!!
Written 15 March 2024
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Dear Thomas and Beate
Many thanks for your beautiful review of our recent adventure to Botswana! The fact that you guys came over to Africa to spend time with Ax and Regina made it all possible, and I’m grateful for that. Your attitude during the tour was amazing and you made my job super easy! The awesome sightings were just the cherry on top of the special time we shared together!
Many thanks for all the hard work both of you put into the safari and this played a big part in it’s success ….
I hope we meet again on an adventure to another part of beautiful Africa!
Kindest regards
Altis
Owner at Africa’s Best Adventures
Written 16 March 2024
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Jo
Montreal, Canada1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
We have just returned from an incredible 15-day trip to Namibia and what a privilege to have had the chance to be accompanied and guided by Altis during our first family adventure in Africa!
Thanks to his in-depth knowledge not only of botany, but also of ornithology and local fauna, he was able to answer our countless questions about the animals, birds and plants of Namibia. In addition, his spotting skills allowed us to observe lions, rhinoceroses, herds of elephants, etc. but also hyenas and ratels.
Beyond his knowledge, in addition to his culinary talents which introduced us to several local specialties, it is his personality which makes all the difference. His attentiveness, his flexibility and his natural interpersonal skills make him a guide that I highly recommend.
We are already considering our next trip with Africa’s Best Adventures!
Thanks to his in-depth knowledge not only of botany, but also of ornithology and local fauna, he was able to answer our countless questions about the animals, birds and plants of Namibia. In addition, his spotting skills allowed us to observe lions, rhinoceroses, herds of elephants, etc. but also hyenas and ratels.
Beyond his knowledge, in addition to his culinary talents which introduced us to several local specialties, it is his personality which makes all the difference. His attentiveness, his flexibility and his natural interpersonal skills make him a guide that I highly recommend.
We are already considering our next trip with Africa’s Best Adventures!
Written 16 August 2023
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Dear Josette
Many thanks for your wonderful review and off course it is due to you and your family's presence that all of this is possible! It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to spend 15 days touring Namibia with you and i treasured every moment!
Your positive attitude, friendly demeanour and high work rate all contributed to an adventure i will always remember!
Hope to see you all in Botswana soon!
Kindest regards
Altis
Owner at Africa's Best Adventures
Written 19 August 2023
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Phil Donval
14 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
We returned now from a 17d safari in Botswana with Altis, an amazing professional guide who planned the trip to the last detail.
Altis is a guide, a cooker, a mechanics, a conversation man that makes his clients very confortable during the trip.
Altis is a safari pro. guide in a manner that he knows a lot about animals, birds and trees.
If you love nature, wildlife intimate group, Altis is the man for you in Africa.
I wiil never forget this safari trip and its creator.
As he called it, it is the best Africa adventure I have ever done
Thanks Altis.
Phil. Donval
Altis is a guide, a cooker, a mechanics, a conversation man that makes his clients very confortable during the trip.
Altis is a safari pro. guide in a manner that he knows a lot about animals, birds and trees.
If you love nature, wildlife intimate group, Altis is the man for you in Africa.
I wiil never forget this safari trip and its creator.
As he called it, it is the best Africa adventure I have ever done
Thanks Altis.
Phil. Donval
Written 13 October 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
dear Phil
What an amazing adventure this was! From the moment we met at the airport in Maun, to the day we said our goodbyes, it was special! By far one of the most enjoyable safaris i have ever done. Thank you for your friendship and kindness during the 17 days we spent together, it will stay with me for a very long time. I hope to travel with you and Ariela again in the near future.
kind regards
altis kriel
owner at Africa's Best Adventures
Written 20 November 2022
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