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Carla   –  
Canada CA
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Feb 15, 2024

Email Carla  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

An exceptional tour with people who care about you every step of the trip.
5/5

My 1st trip with Go Touchdown was in April, 2019. I had a fantastic time. Accommodations, food & the people who work there were fantastic. My 2nd trip, Oct., 2023 was even better. I couldn't ask for a more informative & knowledgeable group of people who work for Go Touchdown for both of my trips. I did a 10 day safari for the 1st trip & then decided to do a 5 day safari & 5 days in Cape Town for my 2nd trip. We were able to get much closer (safely) to the wildlife on my 2nd trip. I would highly recommend Go Touchdown to anyone wanting a "safari" experience plus the "city" experience of Cape Town. I've read books on S. Africa, but the experience this company brings to you is by far so personable. I can't recommend this company enough for bringing a once in a lifetime (twice for me) experience you'll get when you go & see for yourself.

Anthony   –  
United States US
Visited: March 2024 Reviewed: Mar 30, 2024

Email Anthony  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Best tour guide I have ever met!
5/5

Cape Town was worth every penny. We had a wonderful time. Everyone we came in contact with was friendly and accommodating. The food was outstanding. We loved the villa upgrade, especially the fireplace and the hot tub. Our tour guide Johnathan made our vacation so memorable, he gets five stars! Also, we would like to request him for our next visit to Cape Town. Go Touchdown Travel we love you all.

Nancie La Pointe   –  
United States US
Visited: December 2018 Reviewed: Feb 21, 2019

Email Nancie La Pointe  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Trip of a lifetime!
5/5

I booked my trip at a travel show not knowing what to expect since I booked my trip at the first table I stopped at. Traveling to Africa had always been on my mind since I was 10 years old. Now being retired, I figured it was out of my reach. After talking with Marie, I realized this was a trip I was willing to take a chance on as a single traveler. I only have positive things to say about my trip to South Africa. From the time I was met at the airport, to the time I was dropped off at the airport, I was treated with the utmost respect. I wasn't sure how I would fit in with my four other fellow travelers but my driver Bill and guide Richard made me feel welcomed every minute of the trip. The staff is very professional while having a casual sense of humor to keep things moving in a positive direction. My experience in the bush while at Humala Lodge surpassed anything I could have ever dreamed up in my mind. I would highly recommend traveling with Go Touchdown Tours and hope to travel with them to South Africa again in the future. I am forever grateful that I ended up traveling with a tour group that focused on making sure I was happy while I was traveling on this big adventure. I loved every minute of it!

Jim Carmichael   –  
Canada CA
Visited: November 2018 Reviewed: Feb 21, 2019

Email Jim Carmichael  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Every moment was carefully planned, at times to exhaustion, but very good
5/5

Very happy, especially with our time at Songimvelo

Gail Klink   –  
United States US
Visited: February 2016 Reviewed: Feb 21, 2019

Email Gail Klink  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

It was magical, and more was deliveredd than promised.
5/5

It couldn't have been better. From cell phones for emergencies, attentive guides, unexpected extras, a magical safari, full menus to choose from, and unique accommodations, to professional help with add-ons like a Rovos Rail trip, extra days in Cape Town, and a trip to Vic Falls, it was perfect.

AnnaMB   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: January 2016 Reviewed: Feb 27, 2019

Email AnnaMB  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Crossed all the dots and T's - extremely helpful and professional. A lot of planning and follow-up.
5/5

Dunkeld Estate: We arrived at this beautiful estate, and I did not know which way to look first!

Picture perfect – the main building housing the restaurant, pub and reception, surrounded by dams for trout fishing and a row of suites on the side. Each suite had its own character – beautiful and also very luxurious. It was extremely spacious and had a view to die for. There are cottages too, especially for couples/families that preferred self-catering.

The staff were very professional while having a casual sense of humor to keep things moving in a positive direction. They took great care of us and went out of their way to ensure every need was attended to.

Meals were “order anything off the menu” with no restrictions…… OMW it was so difficult to choose! Everything was prepared and presented exquisitely. We were spoilt rotten and ensured we ordered something different at every meal, trying to work our way through all the delicious choices.

While we were at Dunkeld, we were taken on several road trips by Thabo and Joseph, our drivers. These guys gave us (especially me) a lot of attention during these trips. We travelled mostly with Thabo, who I found to be very knowledgeable and patient! He always answered questions, telling us about history of the different places and assisted me (suffering from vertigo) non-stop.

We visited so many places and were able to take the most beautiful pictures.

Thank you, Go Touch Down Travel, for going the extra mile. We will recommend you without hesitation. A

Karen   –  
United States US
Visited: May 2019 Reviewed: Jun 17, 2019

Email Karen  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Beyond my wildest dreams safari tour
5/5

My recent South African safari tour was fantastic from beginning to end. The breathtaking sights, the elephant ride (a must), and the six safaris were way beyond my expectations! The wine during the evening safaris and the muffins and coffee during the morning outings was a nice touch. Humala Lodge was awesome, even the invigorating outside shower. I can’t say enough about this very well organized tour and the great attention paid to detail. For example, we had to leave at 6 am to catch a flight in Johannesburg and Seasons Resort sent us off with a very ample bagged breakfast. The all inclusive aspect is a big plus as well as having a driver and knowledgeable safari guide. If you are planning a trip to Africa, give Marie Brivid a call. Being from South Africa, she is wealth of information. I highly recommend this safari tour.

Karen Frumen   –  
United States US
Visited: May 2019 Reviewed: Jun 19, 2019

Email Karen Frumen  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

An eye-opener to a welcoming culture of happy, loving people with exotic animals at arm's length.
5/5

From Angie Main to Kimberly Gitzler, Melissa Wertheim and Taylor Davenport, all services went smoothly albeit, 10 friends from varying residences attempted to travel together - with individual needs and desires to see different things. Sometimes its difficult to do so much coordination. The teams' work was much appreciated.
The accommodations were very nice, although the days were quite busy and everyone looked forward to just returning and sleeping. The facilities were neatly decorated with more than enough space. Coffee, tea, and water were conveniently replaced daily.
Our drivers, Bakkies and Bill in Seasons Sport and Spa, and Joseph, Tony, and Renee in Cape Town, were professional, knowledgeable, kind, and punctual. Not a day would go by that Bakkies shared his sense of humor with us. Additionally, one of the guests, who we met on the trip, had a birthday and Bakkies made sure that he went out and purchased a cake for the group to celebrate.
The safari at Humala was like something I've only seen in the movies. Bastiaan and Richard went out of their way for us to have an enjoyable trip, see all of the animals the savanna offered, and respond to every need that we might have had. The stilted tents were incredible to sleep in. Even though it was a bit cold in the evening and early in the morning, nothing was more refreshing and exhilerating than the outside shower off of the bathroom. And to wake up with animals outside your accommodations was the creme de la creme. I loved it! A TRIP OF A LIFETIME! Don't wait - just go!

Paulette   –  
United States US
Visited: May 2019 Reviewed: Jun 20, 2019

Email Paulette  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Everything went smooth as planned.
5/5

When I arrived at the airport in Johannesburg I was early so I waited for a while and then I asked the airport official where they told us to meet at and he told me to go outside that's where they meet us at, so I waited outside and then my guide came and got me but, he said he was waiting for me inside,. So I should have followed directions and waited inside like I was told to do in our itinerary. The service was excellent! I enjoy the Safari, the location everything was beautiful. I would definitely recommend everyone to have their own phone service... either you buy one when you get there and make sure your phone company gives you a good deal,. You can only make calls if there is Wi-Fi on the premises.

Dan   –  
Canada CA
Visited: August 2017 Reviewed: Jul 4, 2019

Email Dan  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great experience
4/5

With the exception of some challenges with the Capetown guide on the last day of our visit to the city, every portion of our booking experience and the two week tour in South Africa exceeded our expectations.

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