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Where can I find a luxury travel agent to assist with a safari trip asap?

  • This is in reference to a trip I am coordinating for conservation.

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    A few questions to ask yourself:   Question 1 Do I want to visit the travel agent, or am I comfortable with contact being by telephone or online?   If you want to visit them, they ought to be local to you, so Google ‘specialist African travel agent (place name)’   Question 2 If you're happy dealing by phone and email, would you rather work with someone in your home country or in Africa?   Many forums suggest working with a tour operator based in Africa means better knowledge and cheaper pricing. On the knowledge front, this isn’t necessarily true as they tend to be biased towards their own products or country, rather than being able to get to know you and direct you to the most suitable country, property or product for you, the time of year you intend to travel and your budget.   On prices, some US specialists guarantee both 100% financial protection through a scheme such as the California Seller of Travel and the same price as booking direct.   If you want a specialist in your home country with good knowledge who costs no more then Google for phrases such as ‘safari expert same price as booking direct’   Question 3 Does the travel agent’s definition of luxury agree with your own?   To some simply having a bed and hot water is luxury on safari, while others want all the comforts of a 5* hotel while staying in the bush. Make sure your travel agent really understands what you want, not just what’s in their head – they ought to ask you questions when you get in touch, not simply start pushing itineraries at you.   Take a look round the websites you find through your Google searches and get an idea of how that specialist will help you plan your trip – push you onto a set departure or are their safaris truly bespoke. Then pop them an email or give them a call – work with the one that seems like the best fit. Invest some time with them, let them get to know you, and that way you’ll get the best trip just for you.     Take a look at Aardvark Safaris’ website where there’s a section devoted to http://www.aardvarksafaris.com/planning-your-trip

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Here are some very good US-based luxury tour operators that specialize in Africa in no particular order: http://www.micato.com/ http://www.abercrombiekent.com http://www.extraordinaryjourneys.net/english/ If you're willing to use an Africa-based operator these ones are great: http://www.andbeyond.com/ http://www.wilderness-safaris.com/ http://www.kerdowneysafaris.com/

Darin Jensen

The best company I have had experience with is Epic Road:  http://www.epicroad.com They provide custom itineraries for extremely unique experiences in Africa and the Arctic.  Highly suggest reaching out to them for more information.

Jaimie Abir

You can email the travel concierges at with your requirements and they will assist you.

Moe Ibrahim

I hope you were successful. If you are still looking, another excellent luxury safari company is http://www.africaandyou.com - they are a small group of experts who will listen to, and understand, all your needs and questions and tailor a package or itinerary that works perfectly for you. They cover all of Southern & Eastern Africa and take care of every aspect of your holiday - from booking accommodation, transport, safari activities, other tours and flights.

Rachel Greenwood

My friend highly recommends this one: https://www.facebook.com/zoologicaldreamsafaris?fref=ts The guy who does the tours is very nice - his name is Edward.

Racheal A. Mack

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