Rhino Africa Safaris
Rhino Africa Safaris
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Rhino Africa Safaris is Africa's Leading Safari Company for 6 years running. We specialise in luxury, tailor-made itineraries to Southern and East Africa and Indian Ocean Islands. Our team of travel experts have extensive first-hand knowledge of all the top premier destinations, hotels and lodges.
Cape Town Central, South Africa
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2024

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Jackie M
New York, New York, United States7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
Everyone I knew who took an African safari raved about the experience, and after having done one I can say that the trip is worth the hype!

It was our first time visiting Africa and our travel consultant, Samantha, helped us plan the trip of our dreams. She delivered first class client service, helping us with everything from booking hard-to-secure restaurant reservations to mapping out the best itinerary to meet our needs. She provided thoughtful recommendations, always answered our emails promptly and patiently answered all of my questions (there were many of them!).

We are so grateful to Samantha in helping us plan the safari trip of a lifetime, and will definitely be working with her again next time we visit beautiful Mother Africa.
Written 20 January 2020
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Hello Jackie, Thank you very much for your review, it is, and always will be a pleasure and a privilege to work alongside you when visiting Africa. Sam is a star, whom we truly treasure as part of out passionate team at Rhino Africa. We are grateful to you for choosing to travel and create special and unforgettable memories in Africa, we look forward to welcoming you again as soon as you are ready to come back to The Mother Land. Best regards The Rhino Africa team
Written 13 February 2020
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traves
34 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
Rhino Africa are the best company to book with if you're planning a trip to Africa - whether you're planning on a Safari, Cape Town or the wine region. We chose Rhino Africa for our honeymoon and it was truly the trip of a lifetime. They secured us better rates for Safari and in Cape Town / Franschhoek than the rates we had quoted to us direct by each hotel and other companies. They were helpful every step of the way and we are now using them again for another trip to SA next year. The best booking agents around.
Written 17 October 2020
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Hi there :) Thank you so much for this amazing review, this really made our day. Our main goal are happy clients and we really appreciate your feedback. We are looking forward to having you back soon! Wishing you all the best until then. Sunny regards from Cape Town, The Rhino Africa Team P.S.: If you like, you can send your full name to anouk@rhinoafrica.com so I can pass on your lovely words to your consultant.
Written 20 October 2020
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Marinites
Kentfield, CA20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
Wow! Wow! Wow! My wife and I, along with our two teenage sons, just finished an epic journey through Africa spanning 5 months and 8 countries (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Madagascar and Tanzania). We were working and living in Uganda for 2 months doing medical work, but the rest of it was pure adventure and wildlife travel. Janine at Rhino Africa took care of all of our arrangements from beginning to end.

From the very beginning, Janine listened closely to figure out our style and price point and then worked with us as we revised the itinerary multiple times. Communication was always timely and full of personality. We always felt that she was there to take care of us along the way. With very few exceptions, all of the lodges, guides and logistics exceeded our expectations and when things didn't go perfectly Janine was quick to listen to feedback and try to make things right.

We were really blown away by the whole experience booking through Rhino Africa. We talked with other travel agents as well, and found that Rhino were often offering better prices for the same experience. While we were traveling it was such a bonus to communicate with someone in the same time zone (rather than contacting someone back in the USA).

I highly recommend Janine and Rhino and will definitely be working with them again on future Africa trips
Written 30 December 2022
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Hello, Marinites, Epic is an apt description of your Africa adventure in its entirety. Thank you for entrusting this adventure into our hands. Janine is amazing for all the guidance and support she gave you. Africa is an invaluable gift to your family, experiences that will last a lifetime, and no doubt a love adventure has now been created in your sons' hearts. Your vacation leaves a lasting impact on each destination you visit. Thank you for travelling through our organisation. Most of all, thank you for loving our magical home. See you on your next great African expedition. Best regards The Rhino Africa team
Written 11 January 2023
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Josh B
25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
First off, I will admit my wife and I are probably considered high maintenance travelers.. We know what we want, we'll pay what is asked and we expect people to deliver on what they say.

We booked with Carl Preller from Icon Expeditions/Rhino Africa for a 14 night safari trip plus Cape Town and Joburg for a few nights on either side. We visited four different luxury lodges in the bush (Madique, Chitwa, Sabi Sands, Savannah). The Covid factor was certainly a factor and we ran into two long postponements over 2021 but Carl booked and rebooked and even accommodated at least 3 changes we made to the itinerary including adding a whole new lodge and more nights. We paid a sizable deposit to start and I confess to being worried as anyone would be the longer the year went on but rest assured, this is a professional outfit, they did everything they promised and more, and they want you coming back.

Carl arranged for us to get from our hotel in Cape Town through the bush for more than two weeks and back to Joburg for our departure flawlessly, wonderful drivers on time with reliable transport. Three separate small private charter planes awaited us in the bush, exactly on time at each lodge to get us from the middle of nowhere to the middle of nowhere else. He even came through for us when we replaced our Joburg ending for some extra nights in the luxury of Jamala Madikwe after SA went back into lockdown.

Carl was personally in touch with the lodges along the way, even making sure they knew my wife was a pescatarian so the chef's could plan accordingly. He knows the lodges he recommends well and they seem to know him. Very glad to have him and Icon on our team. We're already planning our next trip...
Written 25 January 2022
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Hello Josh, Thank you so much for writing this concise, complementary and raving review. We are so very proud of each one of our passionate professionals, who, during lockdown did nothing short of excel in conveying just how much we care about Africa and our clients, and also making sure to keep up with all the latest reviewed regulations around COVID. Carl is extremely hardworking and fastidious. We are very proud of him as part of our Rhino Crash. Just as the old saying goes "it takes a village". We do not create your exceptional experiences without our industry partners, for them we are truly thankful. Thank you to you and your wife Josh, for entrusting and trusting us with your Africa vacation, for coming to Africa, as your visit does have a positive impact on the communities of each destination you visited. We look forward to creating more inspiration through travel with you. Best regards The Rhino Africa team
Written 15 February 2022
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Kathleen D
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
My husband and I worked with Janine Gous of Rhino Africa to plan our twelve day South African honeymoon. Janine put together an excellent itinerary for us. All four of the hotels/ lodges we stayed in were charming and high quality, and every tour and transfer showed up on time and was staffed by a friendly and knowledgeable driver/ tour operator. Our trip went by seamlessly without a single stressor thanks to her coordination.

Janine also gave us excellent guidance and updates in the months leading up to the trip, including packing lists, vaccine requirements, visa information, and currency/ tipping policies.

Two of our internal flights were booked with South Africa's British airways franchise, which went into business rescue a month before our trip. Janine anticipated the flights getting cancelled the day before it happened, and quickly helped us rebook just hours after the flights were cancelled, as competing airlines flights quickly booked up.

We highly recommend Rhino Africa for their customer care and the high quality experience they provided.
Written 17 July 2022
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Hi Kathleen, Congratulations from everyone here at Rhino Africa to you and your husband. We're so proud of our fellow Rhino Janine, for creating an amazing honeymoon alongside you. You deserve nothing less than the best we can present to you and your husband. Thank you for the recommendation Kathleen, we will look after everyone you send our way and we appreciate the time you've taken to write this review on us. You trust us with your honeymoon, a once-in-a-lifetime kind of trip. It is our responsibility, the custodians and experts of our land, to do everything within our resources to assist you. We're delighted you had a wonderful time and hope there will be many more wonderful trips to Africa for you. See you on your next Africa adventure. Best regards The Rhino Africa team
Written 19 July 2022
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Jack P
San Francisco, CA3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
We worked with Janine at Rhino Africa and couldn't have been happier with our experience. She reworked our itinerary several times and made excellent recommendations for hotels, destinations, safari, and tours. The accommodations were luxurious and yet a good value. We would definitely recommend both Janine and RA and will use them in the future for Africa travels.
Written 5 January 2020
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Hello Jackp126 Thank you very much for your kind words and the lovely plump five circles you've rated us with, we're very proud of Janine. We recognise the privilege of working alongiside our guests to make their Africa dreams come true, reading reviews like yours is the reason of why we do what we do. We look forward to welcoming you and your loved ones again some day. So whenever you are ready to return to Africa, please let us know. Have a wonderful 2020 ahead and see you on your next Africa adventure. The Rhino Africa team
Written 10 January 2020
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Timothy S
San Diego, CA30 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020
This has been my second trip to Africa where Rhino Africa managed all of the itinerary and I have nothing but the highest of praise in every aspect of the planning and the execution; five stars all around!

My visit to Rwanda and Tanzania was amazing! The selected partners (guides, hotels; transport and experiences) were thoroughly professional with loads of knowledge to share about their wonderful land, culture and sights. Was so lucky to learn so much; experience so many things; see superb sights and enjoy fine accommodation and food.

Every aspect of the planning was brilliantly done, whereby my small input and Rhino Africa's wealth of knowledge merged into a superb itinerary. Toast (initially) and Allison (subsequently; through to conclusion) organized the most comprehensive and interesting trip. I cannot thank them enough for coordinating this wonderful experience, primarily of primate trekking and safari game drives, but also destination transfers, city and country sightseeing with an insight into understanding the local culture.

Kudos to Rhino Africa for having made my second visit to your wonderful continent so memorable! I relish the prospect of the already booked visit # 3 for 2021!
Written 19 December 2020
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Traveljunkievn
32 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
Just came back from a full 14-day tour of Rwanda which included Volcanoes National Park (for the gorilla and Golden Monkey trekking); Lake Kivu; Nyungwe Forest National Reserve (for chimp trekking); Akagera National Park (for safari in the south and the north of the park) and Kigali. Janine worked with me (very patiently) to develop the itinerary and everything was just perfect. There were a few hiccups along the way (maybe 2) but the minor issues were quickly resolved. Janine was very patient as I kept changing my mind about some items and she had very good ideas about things to do. I traveled solo with Rhino in 2019 to SA, Botswana and Zimbabwe and had a great experience so I went to them for this trip (also solo); and will use them for any future Africa trips. They respond to concerns about costs with viable alternatives; and are very responsive to any and all inquiries. My trip to Rwanda was just fantastic thanks to Janine! Many thanks again to Rhino Africa!
Written 26 September 2022
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Hello TravelJ, Isn't it wonderful when we purposefully make time to enjoy experiences that "make us come alive". Thank you for returning to Africa and choosing our organisation once more for your travels. Janine is a wonder among our team of dedicated Rhinos, and we're thoroughly thrilled she tailored your vacation just right. Another thank you to you, for writing this review and rating us with five wholesome circles. We wish you many more adventures in Africa! Best regards The Rhino Africa team
Written 28 September 2022
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julie t
Westport, CT16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Family
This was our third trip to Africa for safari and beach booked by Desire Saayman. Des is a true travel and hospitality professional. Over the seven years that we have worked with her, she has been incredibly responsive to every inquiry and every request that we have made. This past trip, we took our multi-generational family of 7 and again trusted Des to find the perfect safari and island trip for all ages. Not only did she come through but she somehow managed to top the previous safaris. In addition, she perfectly coordinated Covid testing and travel requirements.
I highly recommend Rhino Africa, Desire Saayman and the properties they represent - these accommodations include the fabulous Silvan Safari Lodge that we just experienced as well as past stays &Beyond Tanzania Lodges and Mnemba properties, the classic and beautiful Londolozi, SA and the Azura Mozambique properties. All recommendations, accommodations and travel transfers coordinated perfectly based on our travel criteria! Thank you, Des! XX, Julie Tuttle
Written 30 August 2021
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Hello Julie, Thank you very much for writing this wonderful five-star review on us. We could not be more proud of Des if we tried, she is a true gem. We’re thoroughly thrilled that beyond Des’ reassuring hand and planning, our industry partners also made sure to look after you. Thank you very much for your continued support Julie, Africa awaits your return, as soon as you're ready to visit once more. Best regards The Rhino Africa team
Written 1 September 2021
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NYCTraveler047
New York City, NY19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Friends
Our trip to South Africa planned by travel agent Janine Gous of Rhino Africa was amazing. All transfers were timely and seamless. Our stay at Ulusaba Safari lodge was beyond expectations. The safari, the safari guides, the grounds, the rooms, the food and drinks (all top shelf liquor and wine) and service were astounding and impeccable. The variety of animals including the big five was out of a National Geographic documentary.
Our stay in Cape Town was also wonderful. The tours were excellent. Our tour guide was always prompt, informative, professional and a pleasure to spend time with. He was very flexible with the time that we needed… never felt rushed.
The lunch at Delaire Graff (one of the wineries visited during our tour of the winelands) was also beyond expectations. The food, wine and service was outstanding within a beautiful setting. We felt that they had one of the best settings in the area. We couldn’t say enough good things about Janine and Rhino Africa. If you are planning a trip to South Africa, we highly recommend you use them to plan your trip. You will be glad you did as we are!!! They made our vacation a wonderful and seamless experience! Thank you Rhino Africa!
Written 4 January 2023
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Hello NYCTraveler047, What a privilege it is for us to work alongside you, from the city's concrete jungle taking you to the wild African bush. Thank you many times over for your generous words on our organisation - especially Janine-. We are delighted you had such an amazing time. Wishing you many more African wildlife moments in the future. Best regards The Rhino Africa team
Written 11 January 2023
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