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Established in 1996, African Travel Gateway is one of the first and most successful travel websites for Southern and Eastern Africa. So wether you are looking for a safari, golfing, car hire, flights, hotel accommodation, guest houses, hot air ballooning, day tours, adventure tours, luxury trains, road transfers or a carefully constructed combination of the above - Then you have come to the right place!

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Recent Trip Reviews for African Travel Gateway

The service we received throughout our trip w...
Namibia | Apr 15 - Apr 23, 2024

Michael
Michael G.
Australia | Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024
The service we received throughout our trip was amazing. From the start in Windhoek and the instruction guide from Maxine down to our airport return with Josef we could not have had a better time.
The planning and TravelKey app were fantastic - Anna at Spitzkoppen was great, Tim who flew the hot air balloon was funny and incredibly skillful while all the locations we stayed in were also excellent. Our tour guide in Swakopmund who took us to the dunes at Sandwich Bay - PJ Breytenbach - was...
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The service we received throughout our trip was amazing. From the start in Windhoek and the instruction guide from Maxine down to our airport return with Josef we could not have had a better time.
The planning and TravelKey app were fantastic - Anna at Spitzkoppen was great, Tim who flew the hot air balloon was funny and incredibly skillful while all the locations we stayed in were also excellent. Our tour guide in Swakopmund who took us to the dunes at Sandwich Bay - PJ Breytenbach - was fantastic - very knowledgeable and passionate about the area and he was determined to ensure we had a fabulous experience. The vehicle we had was superb - my wife and I and our two friends whom we toured with cannot have been happier.

Hotel Reviews
Desert Homestead Lodge

This is such a fantastic location - great rooms, good food and very helpful staff. The views from our room and the sunsets were spectacular.

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We were in the desert yet had a first class facility
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Spitzkoppen Lodge
Spitzkoppe

The staff were fabulous, the room was excellent with memorable views and both great sun rise and sun set. We were in the desert but the facility was really outstanding with all the staff always ready to help.

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Local specialist: Lize Enderstein
Lize
Lize Enderstein
Local specialist in South Africa | Replied on Apr 24, 2024

Hi Michael, Anne, Tony and Jackie,
Thank you for the great feedback and for sharing the beautiful pictures taken on your trip to Namibia.
They all look amazing, and I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip.
I hope to hear from you again someday should you wish to return to the amazing Southern Africa.
Take care.
Best wishes, Lize

Amazing!!
South Africa | Feb 26 - Mar 3, 2024

Constance
Constance N.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024

We had a fabulous time the accommodations were vastly diffferent but it made it an even more of an experience. We loved it.. we will use KImkim again..

Local specialist: Petru van Zyl
Petru
Petru van Zyl
Local specialist in Western Cape, South Africa | Replied on Mar 21, 2024

Hi Constance,
I am delighted to hear that! Thank you so much for your review.
So glad that you enjoyed your safari experience.
Hope to be of assistance again in the future.
Best wishes, Petru

Amazing Trip Organizer
Zimbabwe | Dec 20 - Dec 25, 2023

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Rodi V.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jan 09, 2024
From the moment I stumbled across Kimkim travel services, my expectations were exceeded by the service I received. Bianca was my coordinator and helped me plan the perfect experience in Victoria Falls and the surrounding areas. Every time I wanted to tweek my itinerary, she had the perfect solution. The trip went flawlessly. The lodgings she booked us at, Batonka Lodge, was beautiful and intimate and a perfect home base for our 5 day trip. Staff is so accommodating and had our trip details so... Read more

From the moment I stumbled across Kimkim travel services, my expectations were exceeded by the service I received. Bianca was my coordinator and helped me plan the perfect experience in Victoria Falls and the surrounding areas. Every time I wanted to tweek my itinerary, she had the perfect solution. The trip went flawlessly. The lodgings she booked us at, Batonka Lodge, was beautiful and intimate and a perfect home base for our 5 day trip. Staff is so accommodating and had our trip details so could inform us daily on the timing of our excursions. While all the excursions were magnificent, the elephant experience was exhilarating!! We walked with, fed and touched the elephants while given a history of the area. Chobe National Park, the all day tour, is a must see. It is a both a land and water tour with a beautiful lunch over seeing the river. We will definitely use Kimkim’s services again.

Local specialist: Bianca Gersbach
Bianca
Bianca Gersbach
Local specialist in Cape Town, South Africa | Replied on Feb 01, 2024
Hi Rodi, Thanks for sharing your review with us. Reading about your experience and the joy you found in exploring such a breathtaking destination brightened my day. It's always a pleasure to hear that our efforts contributed to making your travel dreams a reality. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to continuously enhance our services and create unforgettable experiences for our clients. Looking ahead, we're excited about the opportunity to work with you again in the future to... Read more

Hi Rodi,

Thanks for sharing your review with us. Reading about your experience and the joy you found in exploring such a breathtaking destination brightened my day. It's always a pleasure to hear that our efforts contributed to making your travel dreams a reality.

Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to continuously enhance our services and create unforgettable experiences for our clients.

Looking ahead, we're excited about the opportunity to work with you again in the future to craft more incredible travel experiences. Whether it's another adventure to Victoria Falls or exploring a new destination altogether, we're here to help turn your travel dreams into reality once more.

Wonderful family trip to Cape Town & Safari
South Africa | Dec 23 - Dec 30, 2023

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John C.
Newton, MA | Reviewed on Jan 01, 2024
We had a wonderful family trip to Cape Town and safari. Petru arranged the hotel, safari lodge, drivers and guides, and in-country air flights. She really listened to our priorities and was very flexible and responsive with arrangements. The hotel in Cape Town was excellent, wonderful location, nice rooms, good food, great for our 3-generation family of 7 adults and teens. The Senalala safari lodge was everything we could have wanted, with a great guide (Gina), fantastic animal viewing... Read more

We had a wonderful family trip to Cape Town and safari. Petru arranged the hotel, safari lodge, drivers and guides, and in-country air flights. She really listened to our priorities and was very flexible and responsive with arrangements. The hotel in Cape Town was excellent, wonderful location, nice rooms, good food, great for our 3-generation family of 7 adults and teens. The Senalala safari lodge was everything we could have wanted, with a great guide (Gina), fantastic animal viewing (we got all the Big 5 in 3 days with some extra special viewings of family groups, leopard/hyena food contest, etc.), terrific meal (including special consideration for several allergies and our youngest, a choosy eater), well organized daily schedule, rooms that were better than almost any hotel, and a view of a watering hole that treated us to several visitors. Would recommend to anyone.

Local specialist: Petru van Zyl
Petru
Petru van Zyl
Local specialist in Western Cape, South Africa | Replied on Jan 09, 2024

Hi John,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write this review. It was a pleasure to assist you arranging your holiday with your family. I am delighted to hear that all went well and that you have so many memories to cherish of South Africa whilst in Cape Town and on safari.
So glad that you were looked after in both locations you stayed at.
Best wishes and thanks again for your feedback.
Kind regards, Petru

Our self-drive trip to Namibia was amazing! W...
Namibia | Dec 16 - Dec 26, 2023

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Bertrand-Xavier A.
Spain | Reviewed on Jan 01, 2024
Our self-drive trip to Namibia was amazing! We didn't have much time but still managed to visit Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Etosha South and East, as well as Windhoek. Every stop along the route was worth it. Great vistas all over, very few people around, quality accommodations and the best roads we have seen in Africa so far. It was a great opportunity to get away from it all as a family. Of course, seeing all the animals in the national parks was the most memorable part of the trip: plenty... Read more

Our self-drive trip to Namibia was amazing! We didn't have much time but still managed to visit Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Etosha South and East, as well as Windhoek. Every stop along the route was worth it. Great vistas all over, very few people around, quality accommodations and the best roads we have seen in Africa so far. It was a great opportunity to get away from it all as a family. Of course, seeing all the animals in the national parks was the most memorable part of the trip: plenty of lions, elephants, girafes, zebras, etc. We didn't know much about Namibia before but we are definitely recommending it to everybody now!

Local specialist: Lize Enderstein
Lize
Lize Enderstein
Local specialist in South Africa | Replied on Jan 02, 2024

Hi Bertrand-Xavier,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback.
I hope your new year is filled with good friends, great adventures, and even better treats!
Happy New Year!
We appreciate it.
All the best, Lize

Namibia Adventure
South Africa | Nov 4 - Nov 18, 2023

Jay
Jay P.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Nov 24, 2023
We travelled to Namibia as a family of 4 adults. I have an extremely busy life so to plan a trip like this is very difficult. Bianca planted the seeds of the adventure and have several iterations, we settled on a final plan. Bianca was very patient and responded quickly to any questions (we had plenty of them).
The trip was excellent. The accommodation she selected met the brief exactly....basic lodgings for the one nighters and more comfortable (upmarket) lodgings for the remainder. The...
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We travelled to Namibia as a family of 4 adults. I have an extremely busy life so to plan a trip like this is very difficult. Bianca planted the seeds of the adventure and have several iterations, we settled on a final plan. Bianca was very patient and responded quickly to any questions (we had plenty of them).
The trip was excellent. The accommodation she selected met the brief exactly....basic lodgings for the one nighters and more comfortable (upmarket) lodgings for the remainder. The car rental company were also top notch.
All in all, we had a very memorable adventure and would love to visit Namibia again (with the help of Bianca of course).

Activity Review
Windhoek day on leisure
Windhoek day on leisure
Windhoek
Local specialist: Bianca Gersbach
Bianca
Bianca Gersbach
Local specialist in Cape Town, South Africa | Replied on Dec 07, 2023

Hello Jay and family,

Thank you for the wonderful feedback, and I am happy to hear that you all had a wonderful time! I have also just spent 12 days in Namibia again. It takes my breath away every time and there is still so much to explore!

It was a pleasure working with you to plan your family adventure. I hope to hear from you again in the future.

Best wishes,
Bianca

Everything was amazing! All the places all th...
Namibia | Nov 4 - Nov 19, 2023

Eirini
Eirini F.
Greece | Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023

Everything was amazing! All the places all the people, the organisation - everything is perfect!
I recommend it 100%! And I would do it over and over again!

Local specialist: Petru van Zyl
Petru
Petru van Zyl
Local specialist in Western Cape, South Africa | Replied on Nov 22, 2023

Hi Eirini,
Fantastic! So glad to hear your wonderful feedback and that you enjoyed your trip.
Hope to be of assistance again in the near future.
Best wishes, Petru

Worth every penny! Our trip was fantastic, it...
Namibia | Nov 4 - Nov 19, 2023

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Aris P.
Greece | Reviewed on Nov 20, 2023
Worth every penny! Our trip was fantastic, it was planned in every detail. All the places we went were worth visiting. The lodges were fantastic as well as the services provided, the food and the activities. The car was very good. Thank you Petru for organizing an amazing trip for us. We will certainly get back to you to organize our next trip around there. Read more

Worth every penny! Our trip was fantastic, it was planned in every detail. All the places we went were worth visiting. The lodges were fantastic as well as the services provided, the food and the activities. The car was very good. Thank you Petru for organizing an amazing trip for us. We will certainly get back to you to organize our next trip around there.

Hotel Review
Hoodia Desert Lodge
Sesriem

Amazing rooms, great service, well decorated main building, nice swimming pool and nice food. 10/10 for this lodge

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Local specialist: Petru van Zyl
Petru
Petru van Zyl
Local specialist in Western Cape, South Africa | Replied on Nov 21, 2023

Hi Aris,
I am delighted to hear that you had great trip!
Your feedback is so valuable and glad to hear that you enjoyed the lodges you stayed at.
My pleasure and wonderful to hear that all worked out so well.
I hope to be of assistance again in the near future.
Best wishes, Petru

Bianca booked our honeymoon perfectly! We had...
South Africa | Oct 31 - Nov 10, 2023

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Jessica E.
Panama City, FL | Reviewed on Nov 12, 2023
Bianca booked our honeymoon perfectly! We had a wonderful mix of relaxation and adventure and were set up with a great tour guide who was able to move things around when one of our bookings was cancelled due to weather. Would definitely recommend Bianca if you want to make planning easier for yourself! Read more

Bianca booked our honeymoon perfectly! We had a wonderful mix of relaxation and adventure and were set up with a great tour guide who was able to move things around when one of our bookings was cancelled due to weather. Would definitely recommend Bianca if you want to make planning easier for yourself!

Hotel Reviews
The Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Cape Town
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L'Ermitage Franschhoek Château & Villas
Franschhoek, Western Cape
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Simbavati Amani
Hoedspruit
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All the staff were fantastic
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Bianca Gersbach
Bianca
Bianca Gersbach
Local specialist in Cape Town, South Africa | Replied on Nov 15, 2023

Dear Jessica & Aalap

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback and for the opportunity I had to and trusting me to plan your honeymoon.

So grateful that you had a good time and that you were able to spend your Honeymoon in our beautiful country.

We hope to welcome you back to South Africa one day for a 2nd honeymoon :)

Petru was a great source of knowledge helping...
South Africa | Oct 15 - Oct 28, 2023

Gigi
Gigi F.
Tampa, FL | Reviewed on Nov 04, 2023
Petru was a great source of knowledge helping us navigate South Africa. Everything was conveniently arranged to free us from any worries. The tourist companies she used were the very best in the business and we felt comfortable. We enjoy our trip to the fullest from Johannesburg to the rustic camps for ours game drives -And from Franschhoek and Cape Town touring the major attractions. We went from experiencing rustic camps to 5 stars hotels. It was an epic experience for mother/son trip.... Read more

Petru was a great source of knowledge helping us navigate South Africa. Everything was conveniently arranged to free us from any worries. The tourist companies she used were the very best in the business and we felt comfortable. We enjoy our trip to the fullest from Johannesburg to the rustic camps for ours game drives -And from Franschhoek and Cape Town touring the major attractions. We went from experiencing rustic camps to 5 stars hotels. It was an epic experience for mother/son trip. Thanks Petru 🙏🏼😊

Hotel Reviews
Tangala Safari Camp
Hoedspruit
Authenticity & Character
You get to experience Rustic setting
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Warm, accommodating and pleasant
Cleanliness & Comfort
More amenities, better lighting and wifi
Shindzela Tented Camp
Kruger National Park

We love the setting tent camp however it t needed a little more cleanest. Drawers had mice drops 🤦🏼‍♀️ Too many bugs in the bathroom. Aside from that we Love the staff as they were accommodating as their extend of their abilities.

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We experienced full tended camp experience
Location
A little to far of a ride from our other camp
Staff
Very warm and pleasant
Cleanliness & Comfort
Outlets for charging!, Better wifi. Clean furniture and let’s bugs
La Fontaine Boutique Hotel
Franschhoek

What a beautiful experience from the décor to the staff. Mountain Views were incredible and everything was conveniently located!! We absolutely love this hotel and will visit again!

Authenticity & Character
Its authentic yet lavished decor and warm appeal with different themes gave us a luxury unwind experience!, we love this hotel!!!
Location
Walking distance to great restaurants and galleries. Hotel location was close to all but still situated in a peaceful and quite street!
Staff
Cecilia went above and beyond to make our stay memorable!!
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Everything
Table Bay Hotel
Waterfront

Conveniently located. Staff was warm and cultured. Hotel was kept excellently cleaned and elegantly decorated.

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Close to everything.
Staff
Ragmah was our housekeeper and she was the finest in the profession. We absolutely love her!!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Super clean and fresh local flowers!
Intercontinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport
Johannesburg

Ritz Carlton Experience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Local specialist: Petru van Zyl
Petru
Petru van Zyl
Local specialist in Western Cape, South Africa | Replied on Nov 08, 2023

Hi Gigi,
It was my pleasure to assist you and I am delighted to hear that you had a great trip.
South Africa does have so much to offer and glad you were able to experience that.
We really appreciate your feedback, it is very valuable to receive and good to inform the camps about it too.
Thanks again and best wishes, Petru