Kenya and Tanzania Safari. The Mcleod party
We want to express our appreciation and thanks to you for guiding us through the planning and completion of this African trip. You were there for us every step of the way, always available, quick to answer our questions, resolve our issues and also checking in on us as time went on.
We were incredibly fortunate to have 2 wonderful guides. They masterfully answered all our questions, adding so much context, knowledge and thoughtfulness to his responses. They challenged us to think, learn and taught us so much.
The locations of the Lodges were spectacular and all charming. We expected that we would see some animals. That was quickly surpassed as the list grew exponentially to our amazement and absolute delight. Learning about the Masai people, their communities and at least a little bit about the people of Kenya and Tanzania in the present day was an important part of our experience.
Very grateful for a successful bucket list trip!.
The McLeod Party, Canada. February 2026.
Cape Town and Safari. Mr and Mrs Smith
Just a short note to thank the Team at Native Escapes for making our recent trip to Cape Town and our safari to the Kichaka Game Reserve so enjoyable. It really was the best trip we have ever been on and everything you organised for us exceeded our expectations.
Mr and Mrs Smith, West Sussex. February 2026
South Africa and Mozambique – Mr and Mrs Cox
Thank you so much for organising such a fantastic holiday. It really was the most perfect holiday in many ways. The transfers worked very well and the teams on the ground were very efficient and pleasant.
The Camps were outstanding! The people were just examples of humanity at its best! The food, trackers, guides, organisation were just excellent as was the accommodation – would absolutely recommend these safari camps to anyone. We saw an incredible amount of animals and so up close in both locations. The trackers and guides really know their stuff and made sure we saw as many animals as possible. It really was magic!
As Dunas – what a special place. Again the staff were exceptional, the accommodation, food, activities were all just outstanding. They really do go above and beyond to make sure you are having the best time. Again, I would highly recommend.
So this email is just full of positive praise for everyone and we thank you so much for our wonderful holiday.
Mr and Mrs Cox, Perthshire, South Africa and Mozambique, July 2025
Kenya Safari – Ms Spriggs
We would like to say a huge thank you for organising this trip for us. Everything was seamlessly smooth and well organised. We have had such an amazing trip and it is truly something we will never forget.
The lodges were stunning and the ground team were absolutely fantastic – especially our guide Eric! A huge thank you to you for organising the sunrise hot air balloon for us, and the hotels when we landed / the night before we flew home – honestly everything was perfect!
We will highly recommend you to anyone who enquires about Safaris. It made such a difference being able to speak to someone who had done a similar trip, and how you were able to work out the best possible tour we could get for our budget. Thank you for your assistance throughout the booking process, attentiveness to detail, for answering all of our questions and for making this trip so effortless so that we could truly enjoy the beauty of Kenya. We have both agreed that of all the parks Amboseli truly has our hearts (probably due to the vast amount of elephants) and that we will undoubtedly return at some point! But in the meantime we will be pointing people in your direction!
Many thanks once again for such a fantastic trip.
Ms Spriggs, Hertfordshire. Kenya Safari, June 2025
Ethiopia and Zambia – Ms Stone
I had a great time in Addis, the highlight being my guides who were just lovely people, very informative and a lot of fun. They were always punctual, also very flexible about the itinerary and took me to additional places I wanted to see like the Catherine Hamlin Foundation Fistula Hospital.
Very warm, efficient welcome and transfer at Lusaka- The ground handling team was great- on my return visit when I had several hours to kill, they arranged for me to go out to Ciela resort where I could walk and relax.
I just loved Kutali- everything about it, especially the camp team. The knowledge of the guides ( at both camps) was amazing, you could ask them anything. What I really liked was the informality and ability to chat to the team- it was hugs all round when we left. Best food also I thought. Food everywhere was revelation. Thought it might be hard as a pescatarian, but not so, and everything so deliciously home-made.
I would certainly recommend Zambia and Native escapes for a wonderful experience
Ms Stone, New Zealand. Ethiopia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. May 2025
