06/05/2025
What a rewarding review from Haylie S . USA :
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Apr 11, 2025
The Best International Trip We've Ever Taken — All Thanks to Tourism That Cares
As a wedding planner, I'm no stranger to organizing complex, detailed travel itineraries for my family and friends. I typically enjoy it — but planning a dream trip across Africa felt incredibly overwhelming. That’s why working with Tourism That Cares became the greatest gift. From the very first conversation, Antoinette and Adrian took the reins, handling every detail with care, passion, and professionalism.
Let’s start with transportation — because wow. I will never travel again without pre-booked car services. Whether it was airport pickups, private transfers, or getting to our next adventure, we never had to think twice. Everything was seamless, safe, and punctual, which let us fully relax and immerse ourselves in the magic of the trip.
But that was only the tip of the iceberg.
Our journey was packed with unforgettable moments: luxury safari stays, sunset cruises, helicopter tours, and more. At Siviti, our adventure began with Obijino, our driver, who gave us a warm welcome and a wonderful window into local life. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the amazing team: Myer (a.k.a. “Problem Child”) and Surprise, who instantly made us feel at home.
Our safari guides, Boris and Thepo, gave us the most thrilling, intimate wildlife experiences of our lives. Imagine driving within 7 feet of a lion — and yet always feeling completely safe and respectful of the environment. It was hands down the best safari experience we’ve ever had.
Then came Matetsi, which absolutely took our breath away. I truly hope to one day bring a bride here for a destination wedding — it’s that stunning. Every staff member was exceptional. Marvelous and Zie led us on mesmerizing tours of Victoria Falls. Llyod and Jeff guided us through wildlife adventures and serene fishing tours. And the wonderful servers like Emma made sure we were cared for in every way imaginable. The food? Breakfast and high tea was quite possibly the best we've ever had on any trip — anywhere.
After our safari adventure, we headed to Cape Town, where Eugene, our guide and driver, enriched our stay with deep historical insight and excellent winery visits. And for some extra fun? A sandboarding and jeep dune tour with Francois, who literally handed us the keys to his personal vehicle to amp up the adventure. Pure joy.
To top it all off, Antoinette and her team thoughtfully wove in some wedding venue scouting and local event experiences just for me — a personal touch that meant so much. From custom wine selections waiting for us on arrival to private venue visits that fed my creative soul, everything was perfectly tailored to us.
This was, without question, the best international trip we've ever taken. And I say that with full confidence: we wouldn't have had even a fraction of the experience without Tourism That Cares. Their name says it all — they truly, genuinely care. About you, your experience, the people they work with, and the places you visit.
If you're even thinking about Africa — go. And let Tourism That Cares plan it for you. It will change your life.
Date of experience: March 22, 2025
