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Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Michelle planned the most amazing trip for our group of 4! I wanted to experience Africa from the ground, not the Land Rover. Michelle arranged 4 different lodges in and around Kruger National Park, each with amazing walking tour options. Each lodge was unique. Our guides were incredible. We never waited in line to see animals. Most of the time we did not see people outside of our group. I will never forget the feeling of seeing a small herd of bull elephants on foot. We especially loved our guide Bongs at Return Africa in Pafuri. I highly recommend Michelle if you want to experience Africa!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Michelle organized an amazing trip for us! Our lodging was very nice with great staff and we had a wonderful guide for our days on safari. It was our first trip to Africa and we definitely lucked out getting Michelle to help us! She's great!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome trip to Cape Town and Kruger planned with Michelle in April-May this year! Highly recommend.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely phenomenal. Michelle provided us with the trip of a lifetime. She guided us on the best places to see, where to stay, and what to do - and had it all set up. She also had our entire itinerary on an app she sent us. It had flight information, driver information. You name it. And she was monitoring our trip in the background making sure everything went as planned. Please call her if you are planning a trip to Africa. You will not regret it. And btw, her price for the trip was fantastic.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an incredible experience planning our trip with Michelle, the owner of Explore and Travel Africa. She dedicated a lot of time and had multiple calls with my family and me to understand our goals and tailor the perfect itinerary. From Cape Town and Stellenbosch to Zimbabwe, Botswana, Hazyview, and Kruger National Park, every detail was thoughtfully arranged. Michelle booked us at fantastic hotels and lodges, and we felt we had the ideal amount of time in each location. Our guides were reliable, knowledgeable, and added a lot of value to our experience. Transportation was seamless and dependable throughout the trip. Some of the trip highlights included staying at the Wallow Lodge and enjoying a sundowner overlook of the Gorge, spending a day in Chobe National Park, the breathtaking Panorama Tour, and our unforgettable time at Walkers Plains Camp in Kruger. We especially want to highlight how impressed we were with Michelle when, despite circumstances beyond her control, she went above and beyond to ensure our trip stayed on track. When a Nor’easter was predicted to hit just as our initial flight to Cape Town was scheduled, our family panicked and we moved up our flight and booked the cheapest room at the first hotel she arranged for us. Michelle proactively contacted the hotel to upgrade us to the Junior Suites we were originally booked in, so we didn’t have to change rooms—a thoughtful and calming gesture. The second situation was when one of the airports we were supposed to fly into grounded all planes and refused landing. Michelle reached out to us beforehand, giving us a heads-up about the possibility of being rerouted and advising us to still fly to that airport as she would handle logistics. Thank goodness she did, because the airline was not transparent and only informed us upon landing that we would be at a different airport. While other passengers were panicked and shocked, we felt reassured knowing Michelle was already working behind the scenes—securing us a private driver and ensuring we arrived at our destination on the same day. We wholeheartedly recommend Michelle and Explore and Travel Africa to anyone looking for a well-organized, memorable adventure. Her dedication, professionalism, and proactive approach truly made our trip perfect!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After requesting proposals from a few different travel agencies, it was very clear from the beginning that Michelle had a clear understanding of what our objectives were, where we should visit and how to achieve our goals within a specific budget. Michelle provided alternatives with recommendations for locations and different types of accommodation. Michelle communicated regularly and responded to questions promptly. She was extremely flexible and was able to accommodate late changes due to airline schedule changes. Everything that was planned including charter flights, transportation and activities happened seamlessly with absolutely no issues during our trip. We had an amazing experience in Africa, better than we imagined, which I’m sure was in large part due to the recommendations and planning that Michelle provided. I would highly recommend Michelle for anyone wanting to experience the delights of Africa.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just returned from a fantastic trip to Africa organised by Michelle! We had a general idea of what we wanted to do and where we wanted to go but there are so many options that they become overwhelming. Michelle made things very easy, gave some excellent recommendations, and organised everything without a hitch including a recommended packing list and tipping guide! Its always a bit dauntimg organising and paying for something like this online, but I can thoroughly recommend Michelle from Explore & Travel Africa - we even met another couple from Australia at one of the lodges who also had Michelle as their agent!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I found the perfect person to coordinate my trip! I found Michelle online with good reviews and a good website. I was just throwing around the idea of a trip thinking I probably wouldn’t be able to afford it. Within an hour of sending in my request for information, Michelle responded to me (+9 hours from my time) and scheduled a phone call to discuss what I was looking for and my budget. When I talked to her on the phone, I instantly knew she was the right person for the job. She listened to all my goals of the trip and even though I thought I knew what I wanted, she let me know that there were better places for my animal expectations and the atmosphere I wanted. SHE DID NOT FAIL! She found me the most amazing trip! A little bit of town and a lot of safari. Her communication and itineraries were exceptional! She found a trip that met all my wishes and even beat my budget. She gave travel tips and information on money, tipping, transportation and even included a few tours in Cape Town. My trip was PERFECT. My hotel in Cape Town and two different Safari Lodges (and staff) were exactly fitted to my personality and the animals I wanted to see. Beautiful accommodations and the best of amenities at each. We had a tiny snag when I first arrived with my airport transportation. It was no big deal to me, I just grabbed an Uber. When Michelle found out, she got me a refund (not needed) on the transportation and even dropped off some trip gifts to my room. It seemed like she has a good relationship with the places she books because my first stop seemed like they knew her personally. It makes you feel like you are in good hands. If you are a first-time safari-er, I can personally testify that Michelle will take great care of you and do her best to make sure your goals are met and trip is amazing. Her communication skills never leave you doubting if she is there or if she cares. She definitely does. I am thankful my search led me to her! THANK YOU MICHELLE!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Personable approach to finding the perfect South African safari with dedicated support along the way. We felt very reassured throughout the process and ultimately had an amazing trip!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From our first contact with Michelle, we were confident that we were in very good hands. She listened to our ideas and what we wanted and put together a perfect itinerary for us. Everything went smoothly from transfers, flights and accommodation. She worked within our budget and we were extremely happy with everything. Thanks Michelle. We will be using you again within the next couple of years. We loved our African travels.
