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Southern Africa Travel Agents & Reviews

Ratings of Zicasso's Service

Our Southern Africa travel agents design bespoke journeys to maximize wildlife sightings and sublime scenery while handling all bookings and logistics flawlessly.

Partnering with our travel agencies in Southern Africa means relaxing travel full of once-in-a-lifetime moments. Our experts leverage connections at the most remarkable lodges, exclusive concessions, and top guides for personalized adventures in South Africa, Botswana, and beyond.

Let our seasoned Southern Africa travel agencies curate your luxury safari with insider access and local connections ensuring you escape to this magnificent region in style.

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Our Southern Africa travel agents design bespoke journeys to maximize wildlife sightings and sublime scenery while handling all bookings and logistics flawlessly.

Partnering with our travel agencies in Southern Africa means relaxing travel full of once-in-a-lifetime moments. Our experts leverage connections at the most remarkable lodges, exclusive concessions, and top guides for personalized adventures in South Africa, Botswana, and beyond.

Let our seasoned Southern Africa travel agencies curate your luxury safari with insider access and local connections ensuring you escape to this magnificent region in style.

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Ratings of Zicasso's Service
Travel agent Kristy in Kenya office

Kirsty's Travel Agency

5.0

 Based on 106 reviews

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Destinations:

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Africa
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Botswana
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Egypt
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Israel
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Jordan
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Joyce S.
Submitted on 3.14.2024

We were very happy with Zicasso and the travel company. There were no hitches. All of the guides, drivers, and hotels were wonderful.

My husband came down with bronchitis in Egypt and the hotel immediately got him a doctor. The Egypt travel company continued to monitor his condition throughout the trip.

Travel agent Rachel in Africa

Rachel's Travel Agency

4.9

 Based on 157 reviews

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Destinations:

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Botswana
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Namibia
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South Africa

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Alex R.
Submitted on 6.3.2024

Our agent was helpful in almost every step of the process. The only thing I would’ve asked for is that she helped coordinate international flights. It seemed odd that she couldn’t help with that. She absolutely blew me away with the recommendations she gave us. Our budget was higher than average as this was our honeymoon trip, but the lodging, activities, dining, and all of the transfers and guides in between were absolutely amazing.

Travel agent Natalie in South Africa

Natalie's Travel Agency

5.0

 Based on 100 reviews

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Destinations:

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Botswana
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South Africa

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Beth W.
Submitted on 5.10.2024

This trip to South Africa was a bucket-list trip for us. Everything went amazingly smoothly.

Our guide in Cape Town was an absolute gem! I would highly recommend! Our hotel was very nice, and the employees were friendly and helpful.

I can't say enough about the lodge in the game reserve! Lovely accommodations, delicious food, attentive staff, and amazing game drives! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about all the animals, birds, and even insects and plants. I never knew termites were so interesting! We saw something every day. The location was absolutely stunning.

We can't thank our Zicasso travel agent enough for setting all of this up. We couldn't have done it without her!

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Travel agent Neil in South Africa

Neil's Travel Agency

4.9

 Based on 33 reviews

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Destinations:

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Africa
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Botswana
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South Africa
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Zambia
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Zimbabwe

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Caryn S.
Submitted on 5.27.2024

Zicasso's tour partner helped us plan the perfect trip for our first time in Africa. Each location and the associated hotels and lodges were perfectly situated, with wonderful amenities and staff who could never do enough for us. Although we stayed in five locations throughout South Africa and Zimbabwe, each flight, connection and arrival greeting went off without a single hitch. The staff were always a phone call, text or email away if we had any questions or issues (which we did not)!

Travel agent Charles in Africa

Charles' Travel Agency

4.9

 Based on 33 reviews

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Destinations:

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Africa
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Botswana
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Kenya
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Namibia
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Rwanda
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Brenda B.
Submitted on 10.12.2023

What a fantastic trip! It was so well organized and planned, we were able to just relax and enjoy our vacation. It was a one-month journey to Africa, visiting Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. We always felt taken care of.

The safari portion of our trip could not have been more perfect. We were able to see the animals from very near on night drives and bush walks, with very few other jeeps to disturb the environment. The private concessions are an amazing way to truly experience the animals.

We also explored Cape Town on a number of fantastic private tours. We watched the southern right whales off the coast of Hermanus, tasted some delicious wines in the Winelands, explored charming small towns, tried local cuisine, hiked Table Mountain, and so much more.

Our travel team planned the trip to perfection.

Travel agent Murray in Botswana

Murray's Travel Agency

4.9

 Based on 439 reviews

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Destinations:

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Botswana
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Kenya
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Maldives
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Mozambique
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Namibia
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ladan n.
Submitted on 3.18.2024

We wanted to let you know how much we appreciated all of the local guides. Our guide in Cape Town was wonderfully knowledgeable, kind, and accommodating. Our guides in Victoria Falls were also wonderful.

The private game reserve was the perfect choice, with a warm, welcoming crew, lovely accommodations, and knowledgeable professional guides and trackers. And delicious, abundant food. The hotel at Victoria Falls was also lovely, with very friendly, professional staff.

Everyone across the board was helpful, accommodating, and respectful of our mom’s need for a little extra help (with the exception of Lufthansa in Frankfurt). We didn't book them through you, but wanted to give you the heads up in case you use them in the future for disabled or mobility-impaired guests. Every single person we encountered in Africa was kind and respectful, and we really appreciated that.

Thank you for working with us to create a truly special experience.

Travel agent Daniela in South Africa

Daniella's Travel Agency

4.9

 Based on 60 reviews

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Destinations:

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Africa
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Botswana
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Kenya
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Namibia
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South Africa
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Dianne C.
Submitted on 10.9.2023

Our trip to Southern Africa (Botswana and Zimbabwe) was nothing short of amazing! Our travel consultant created a great itinerary and took care of every detail associated with small-craft flights, greetings at airports, etc. The coordination was seamless!

We highly recommend staying at the camps within the reserves as this provides a different experience to the national parks. We felt like we were the only ones there. We were deeply touched by the love and warmth of the resort staff, who go out of their way to welcome you and assist with any needs you may have. Our guide was brilliant, his knowledge, experience, and patience incredible!

This was our second trip through Zicasso and we highly recommend the company for its interest in helping to make our trip a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Travel agent Richelle in South Africa office

Richelle's Travel Agency

5.0

 Based on 14 reviews

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Botswana
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South Africa
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Zambia
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Zimbabwe

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George L.
Submitted on 10.8.2023

Zicasso matched us with two excellent travel agents who were both professional, responsive, and knowledgeable. We selected this travel company. Our agent, Richelle, worked with us to design an itinerary that transformed our wish list into an incredible African journey. Her prompt responses to our questions or needs were greatly appreciated.

We were attempting to see a lot of South Africa and Namibia in only two weeks. Throughout our trip, the accommodations, transfers, guides, restaurants, flights, and activities that Richelle had arranged or suggested were superb. She helped us create a portal for our trip that served as a source of information, pick-up times, e-tickets, and things like our allergies that restaurants knew ahead of time. Additionally, she was there for us as we were traveling in case we had a problem or question. We can't say enough about her professionalism, patience, and genuine concern that our vacation would be everything we hoped for.

Our itinerary was ambitious, but Richelle's preparation made it possible. First, we spent three days at Marataba. The accommodations, food, and staff were first-rate. Our guide on the safaris was excellent and the variety of game we saw was impressive.

The next part of our trip was in Cape Town. We arrived in a storm that the locals called "the storm of the century". There was extensive damage and some loss of life as well. While the storm certainly curtailed some activities, the following days had brilliant sunshine. We had a great time visiting the V&A Waterfront, a colony of African penguins at Boulders Beach, enjoying the gorgeous coastal scenery along Chapman's Peak Drive, and a too-short visit to the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Our accommodations at the hotel in Sea Point were excellent for location and the professional staff.

After three days in Cape Town, our guide drove us for about an hour to the Cape Winelands. We arranged for two wine tastings in Stellenbosch. The winery was outstanding for the beautiful views and excellent wine. We also saw zebra and impala in the field just in front of the outdoor verandah. We had lunch at a boutique hotel and winery with spectacular views and delicious wine and food. Our accommodations at the hotel in Franschhoek were outstanding. The setting, service, food, and beautiful views were a highlight of our trip. Our room was large and beautifully appointed. An example of their generous hospitality was that all items in the minibar, including a bottle of wine produced at their winery, were gratis. We regretted having to leave after only one night's stay.

Our guide then returned us to the airport in Cape Town for our flight to Walvis Bay, Namibia. We were met by our driver at the airport to transfer us to the hotel in Swakopmund. The hotel was on the Atlantic Ocean and a perfect location to explore the town. The staff was top-notch. Warm, friendly, efficient, willing to help you arrange drivers, restaurant reservations, or figuring out how to work the TV remote.

After three days in Swakopmund, our excellent guide drove us to the lodge in the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve. Once again, the warm hospitality of the staff here and throughout our travels will stay with us for a long time. The lodge is a gateway to the magnificent dunes of Sossusvlei. Our guide was outstanding. He was an excellent driver over some awful roads and sand, and the depth and breadth of his knowledge were impressive. He cooked us a lovely chicken and salad lunch out in the desert. He drove us to Windhoek for our flight back to Johannesburg and our return home. 

There will be many wonderful things to remember about our journey in southern Africa, but Richelle's excellent guidance and the warmth of the African people are what will stay with us the longest.

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