We had an absolutely fabulous time! While the itinerary was certainly a whirlwind one, we accomplished everything we wanted to do on this trip. Jason and Swain’s organized itinerary was flawless – all the luxurious lodgings, drivers and excursions were wonderful! It was nice to just show up and not have to think about what to do, how to get there, etc. Jason certainly treated us well. Even Rovos Rail came through satisfactorily. We only wish we were stranded a few km back where we would have been next to what looked like a game reserve of some type; at least we could’ve observed some of the animals there while we were waiting :-).
We especially want to give a shout out to Wendell and all of our drivers. They gave us very informative “insider” education about their countries. They were all incredibly professional, courteous and timely.
Highlights? Wow, so many! Every place had its special appeal and sights, and we had fabulous food and wines across the country. Ostrich was especially tasty. Of course, nothing beats seeing African wildlife up close – especially a two-month-old white rhino playfully romping around with food in its mouth and elephants charging at us (fortunately, half-heartedly we think). We were able to see four of the big five (no leopard), including black rhinos on a Rovos excursion and our photo safari.
We’ve already been extolling Jason virtues to those who’ve asked about our trip. We cannot have done this without Jason expertise and planning!
Thank you so much for a trip of a lifetime, but perhaps it may not be a one-time thing. We’re already talking about going back (maybe in a few years?) with a more leisurely itinerary. We’ll certainly contact you again.