WOW WOW WOW.. a trip to remember for sure.
South Africa | May 4 - May 19, 2026

Larry
Larry R.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on May 21, 2026

WOW WOW WOW.. a trip to remember for sure. As my wife said this was the best vaction ever and will be hard to beat. Seeing different areas and aspects of S. Africa, Zimbabwie and Bostwana was so facinating in many different ways its hard to answer what our best part of the trip was. Seeing everything from Penguins to Lions and interacting with local people made everything so special. I can not thank our local specialist Anna-marie enough, from the very start of our trip planning process all the way to the end of our journey. She was always availble before and during our trip to answer quick questions and made sure that we were completely taken care of during our journey and often followed up to check in. Her contribution was far more than a travel agent, she made us feel like family and we never thought of ourself as customers. The Garden route was fabulous as well as our other activites in S Africa. Elton and his staff at the Tree House lodge in Cape Town were absolutely fabulous in welcoming us and making sure everything was in order. Pinky and her staff at One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel in Hermanus was absolutely a riot. They all started dancing and singing in the lobby for us , just because... That was a cool surprise. Our first Safari in Kruger was very nice and Abigail and her team at Umkumbe Bush lodge treated us like royalty and at the same time being friendly and smiling all the time. Our final Safari in drive at the Muchenje Safari Lodge in Botswana was a epic finish to the trip. Maria and her staff were top notch and our guide Tip was fabulous in making sure that all our needs were met. His attention to us and our needs was top notch and our interaction was alway in a fun and happy manor. And last but not least our first guide Rochelle traveled with us for 7 days to start out our trip in S Africa can not say enough she was fabulous. During our time together we grew to be like family and she was absolutely fantastic. I could keep going but i think you get the point. Already starting to think of our next trip with KimKim. Job well done!!!!!

Thanks
Larry & Julie Romero

Hotel Reviews
One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel
Hermanus

Pinky and her team was so welcoming and alway jovial with smiles a plenty. The entire staff throughout treated us very well during our stay

Authenticity & Character
Simple but solid.
Location
The place was right on the main street with a look out over the ocean. It was very near shopping and restaraunts and shops
Staff
Pinky and her staff nailed it.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Met all of our requirements. The dining area, lobby and bar were all done nicely.
Chapter House Boutique Hotel
Franschhoek

Storms caused us to re-route our trip bypassing the Chapter House but ending up back at the friendly Tree House

Tree House Boutique Hotel
Cape Town

Elton and team was fabulous. The welcoming message and initial interaction was top notch. The entire team always so kind, professional and funny with smiles. Meals were great and service was second to none. I would highly recommend it. Great job Elton John

Authenticity & Character
Small nice boutique experience. The staff makes it tick
Location
A little off the beaten path but well worth it.
Staff
Amazing... Amazing
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was bright and clean and bed turndown and room clean up was alway performed on time
The Lofts Boutique Hotel
Knysna

Hotel was very nice and the room was fantastic. Open concept and a view over the lagoon was great

Authenticity & Character
They kept the original nauticle design concepts and included nice modern touches
Location
everything was quite close and being on the water was a huge bonus
Staff
Short stay there didnt really get to know them.
Cleanliness & Comfort
met our needs
Umkumbe Bush Lodge
Sabie Park

5 star +. We got in a superior tent and they treated us like royalty. Abigail and her team were fantastic. The meals and entertainment were unreal.

Authenticity & Character
very bush like excellent.
Location
Our guide Derek as excellant. The tents were amazing and the entire staff from the guides, to dinner staff to cleaning staff were all top notch.
Staff
Top notch met and exceeded all our needs
Cleanliness & Comfort
very well done everyday we were there
Shongwe Lookout
Victoria Falls

Only stayed one night so not much to report on. The place was nice and clean and had good lodge bar

Muchenje Safari Lodge
Kasane, Chobe

The staff made it all. Marie and everyone on her team were there to make our stay memorable. The design fit in well, the hut like tents dropped right in the evironment

Authenticity & Character
Dopped right into the environment with ease. Our hut looked out over the Chobe River
Location
Our guide Tips was fabulous and was very knowledgable. He was very attentive to our needs and made sure that we seen
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Anna-marie Mocke
Anna-marie
Anna-marie Mocke
Local specialist in Cape, Winelands | Replied on May 22, 2026

Hello Larry

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind review. It truly means the world to me, and I appreciate the time you took to write it.

I am also just so happy that I finally got to meet you and Julie in person after planning this trip together for so long. That was such a special highlight for me, and I loved spending a little time with the two of you.

Thank you again for trusting us with your trip to Africa. It was such a pleasure planning it for you both.

Warm greetings
Anna-mariƩ