Southern African | Tour Review

Anna,

I just wanted to send a warm thank you for your hard work and team of people who so responsibly met us at every stop and made sure we were comfortable and knew what we were supposed to do. We met wonderful people on our journey from various parts of the world and I can’t imagine their trip was any better than ours.

We were able to see the big five and many other animals, some very rare to see, the Sitatunga, honey badger, and malachite kingfisher. We loved all of the places we stayed—The Elephant Lodge, so so, but we did get to see the leopard and male lion there. Our favorite was Camp Okavango because we were treated like royalty.

I will recommend African Travel Gateway to any of my friends who are heading to Africa and I hope to go back again. It was a trip of a lifetime and we did not want to come home!

Sharon Cobb

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Geoff Kaye

28 September 2026

Thanks Lize for an amazing trip. Everything was really well organised and went off without a single hitch. Our 3 camps Ruckomechi, Davidsons and Mala Mala were in different settings but all provided excellent sightings, knowledgeable guides, wonderful settings and friendly atmosphere. I would say that our guide Elias at Davidsons was the best guide we have had. I will try to send video of lioness v leopard fight in tree shortly. Ann & Geoff

robert dorian

21 August 2026

Planning a trip to Africa? Then plan on contacting the team at African Travel Gateway! We were referred to them by others who used them regularly for their family trips, and we could not have been more pleased. The attention to details and all the intricacies of our 2 week trip were handled with precision. Not one hitch in the reservations, accommodations, or transports they provided to us. We had no idea what we should expect when they set us up at a bush Safari resort and were surprised and amazed at the luxurious atmosphere deep in the African Savanna. Unbelievable trip arranged by a professional agency with deep knowledge on how to make memories for their clients. Lize and the team are highly recommended.

Karen

09 September 2016

Just returned from a brilliant overlanding trip through Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, a journey that gave us a real taste of Africa in all its variety. Lize at ATG put together an excellent itinerary, mixing campsites, lodges and hotels to create an experience that felt both authentic and comfortable. The fly in to the Okavango Delta was absolutely unforgettable. It felt like stepping straight into a wildlife documentary, vast untouched landscapes, incredible sightings, and the sense that you’re exploring one of the last true wildernesses on earth. We have to return…….

Mark Crawford

01 August 2026

Wow! That is the best word to describe our fantastic safari experience crafted by Petru and the team from African Travel Gateway. Every detail was perfectly executed: from flights, to transport, to game lodges. We stayed at Notten’s and Bateleur Safari camps - both were spectacular lodges with wonderful accommodations, terrific staff, great food and fantastic daily game drives that provided up-close wildlife viewing. Thank you African Travel Gateway for the trip of a lifetime!

Lisa Wilson

31 July 2026

Petru is the absolute best African Safari Travel agent! We have used her three times with a group of 4 twice and recently with a group of 10, July 2026. Petru is full of knowledge, very organized and has made each and everyone one of our safari trips flawless and perfect. I highly recommend Petru and give her +5 stars

Mary Johnson

31 July 2026

We just returned from South Africa with the King Party of 10 people. Petra arranged and coordinated every detail of our time which was wonderful! She really went beyond the call of duty trying to locate my missing iPad . Thank you so much for an out of this world experience !

Char Putvin

31 July 2026

Our agent, Petru, was amazing. She suggested the perfect itinerary based on our interests. Arrangements were flawless from start to finish. She checked in during our trip to make sure all was going as planned. She really cared about our group of 10 and wanted this trip to be everything we dreamed about and more.

Angie King

31 July 2026

I've been fortunate enough to use this agency 4 times; just as with the other trips, this one was spectacular. Petru is simply a rock star. This time, Petru organized a trip for 10 from the United States. This trip was flawless. Petru provides excellent communication, is extremely detailed oriented and she is very patient. She is committed to customer service. I absolutely love the app that has all our documentation and important information right on your phone. She helped me choose two extraordinary bush camps for our group and negotiated prices. She makes the process very easy to plan on our end. I do think it benefits anyone from outside South Africa to use a local travel agency. I do hope to return for a 5th time and when I do I will not hesitate to use this agency and Petru again.

Sirisha Durbhakula

13 July 2026

Lize was a wonderful agent. Incredibly responsive and adaptive to an intergenerational trip to Zimbabwe and South Africa. Worked within our budget and gave us the best experiences!

Tane Taylor

05 June 2026

Some trips are great, and some stay with you forever. My journey through Cape Town, the Okavango Delta, and Victoria Falls was definitely the latter. Each destination offered something completely different. The beauty and energy of Cape Town, the magic of the Okavango Delta, and the sheer awe of Victoria Falls. Despite moving between such diverse places, everything flowed seamlessly from start to finish and for that I have to thank the team at African Travel Gateway who took care of every detail with an incredible level of care and professionalism. Communication was clear throughout, every arrangement worked perfectly, and the planning behind the scenes was evident at every stage. I felt completely stress-free for most of the tour and wouldn't hesitate to recommend African Travel Gateway to anyone looking to travel to Africa. Thank you guys! I could not have done it without you and I will be in touch to plan another one soon. I have far too many wonderful photos from the trip to share, but here are a few I hope you like.

Diogo Miranda

08 April 2026

I booked a trip to Botswana through African Travel Gateway – Customized Safaris, including a 3-day stay at Amber Camp, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, everything ran smoothly and without any issues. The entire journey met — and in many ways exceeded — my expectations. The level of organization and attention to detail gave me complete peace of mind throughout the trip. What truly stood out was the exceptional support from the team. They were always available, attentive, and genuinely committed to ensuring everything went perfectly. This was easily one of the best trips I’ve ever had, and I would highly recommend African Travel Gateway to anyone looking for a seamless and memorable safari experience.

Ali Bararsani

22 January 2026

I had a bucket list trip. African Travel Gateway is first class all the way. I travel extensively. +/- 100,000 miles for business & pleasure in 2025. I live in Los Angeles & wanted to plan a trip of a lifetime for my girlfriend ( as a surprise birthday present in September 2025 ) I worked directly with Lize Enderstein through the entire booking/travel process. She was delightful. Personable. Communicated in a timely manner in spite of 10-11 hour time difference with Los Angeles. There was a hiccup on our trip at Mostwari Game Reserve ( i.e., hot air balloon ride that had to be canceled due to bad weather ). Balloon ride was scheduled for January 2. Lize communicated me real-time on New Years Day & worked with me to process refund for that portion of the trip. The attention to detail that Lize & African travel gateway provided was impeccable. Top notch. They will be my "go to" travel agency for any & all trips to African continent on a going forward basis. Go Lize!

Driss Moumni

30 December 2025

We had an absolutely incredible experience working with Petru at African Travel Gateway. Our two-week trip (South Africa, Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe) was truly once-in-a-lifetime, with memories we’ll cherish forever. Everything went smoothly from start to finish. Botswana was the clear highlight of the trip. The sheer quantity and variety of wildlife we saw was amazing, and the standard of the safari lodges — especially Moremi Game Lodge — exceeded our expectations. We really felt we benefited from Petru’s experience when it came to selecting the right safari lodges, striking a balance between comfort, amenities, and overall value for money. Petru was incredibly attentive and thoughtful in putting this trip together, especially on fairly short notice, and it really showed. We were also very glad not to have to deal with booking flights, transfers, and activities ourselves — having everything seamlessly organized made the entire journey much more relaxing. Highly recommended!

William McCormack

20 November 2025

I cannot say enough about the service received from African Travel Agent Petru. From beginning to end it was excellent. The detail and the professionalism is to be attained by others. Ive had 3 trips over number of years and each time I am delighted with the engagement, suggestions, etc and most importantly the trips we highlights to me. Ive recommended Petru to friends and those who did reach out were also very pleased. I highly recommend this agent and company. Till we engage again, Thank you Petru and continue delivering a top service.

Guy Hudson

20 November 2025

We’ve been booking through African Travel Gateway for over 25 years now and honestly, they’ve never dropped the ball once. They have looked after us for ages and just get what works for our family. This last trip we took the three kids (11, 9 and 6) to South Africa – Cape Town, a few nights camping in the Karoo, and then Kruger. They put the whole thing together perfectly: nothing felt rushed, everything suited the kids, and the logistics were completely painless. Cape Town was great fun (Table Mountain, penguins, the works). The Karoo nights were something else – massive sky full of stars, big campfire, total peace and quiet the kids still go on about. And Kruger… wow. We saw the Big 5 – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino – plus heaps of giraffe, zebra and everything else, pretty much every single drive. The guides were brilliant with the children and kept everyone safe. Everything just worked – flights, transfers, the lot. They checked in along the way and tweaked little things when we needed. Proper personal service. If you’re thinking of taking kids to South Africa, we can’t recommend African Travel Gateway enough.

Sharon Cobb - Southern African Tour

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