Posted by ajwysocki2
11 months 1 week ago

Has anyone used Rothschild Safaris to Africa?

We are looking for some advice on a 2 to 2 1/2 week trip to Kenya and Tanzania next winter or spring. We have looked at various itineraries from Rothschild Safaris (ITN advertiser) and wondered if anyone has used this company.

Also, we have roughly narrowed our game park choices to:

Nairobi -- 2 nights (arrival night and following next)

Amboseli

Masai Mara

Serengeti

Nogorogoro

Any suggestions on how to divide our days, other "must sees" and so forth would be greatly appreciated!

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Submitted by toadhall on

Leora is terrific. We used her three years ago and have had several friends book trips through her agency. First rate suggestions for itineraries, excellent guides and transport arrangements. We worked out seeing the migration in Tanzania along with Botswana, missing the rain in the first location and getting to Botswana just as the rainy season ended! Everything worked perfectly and we had the treat of individual travel at an affordable price point. Couldn't recommend her more.

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Submitted by ajwysocki2 on

Thanks! Glad to hear such an enthusiastic endorsement. We spoke with Leora yesterday and were very impressed. And Kimi has already sent us a propsective itinierary, within 24 hours of our first call. Off to a good start.

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Submitted by Skunkman on

Rothschild Safaris is an excellent company, with an excellent reputation, and prices to match their high reputation. We suggest, if you haven't already looked into alternatives, that you look at Overseas Adventure Travel( OAT ). You'll find a few safaris to the locations you want, but you'll find their prices very attractive. Also, another alternative is Wilderness Safaris. They have both package trips, and will also allow you to book individual itineraries. There is a significant difference in cost, however.

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Submitted by Marian on

We used Rothschıld Safarıs ın 2010 for a customızed trıp to Namıbıa, Botswana and Zambıa. We stayed ın small luxury camps. It was very expensıve but we knew ahead of tıme what to expect. All arrangements were flawless.

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Submitted by Skunkman on

A good many of the properties in Namibia, Botswana and to a large extent, Zimbabwe, are either controlled, or owned by Wilderness Safaris. The principals of that company are regional politicians, many high level( the president of Botswana at the time we went, was one ). Virtually every tour operator has to book with one of their sites, so you might do better by going directly to the source instead of going through a middleman, particularly if you are going independently. These properties include many, if not all, of the top-of-the-line venues, such as Mambo, where you can stay for over $1000/night, if you choose. In any event, shopping is the best advice we can offer.