Mr & Mrs Skoch
Dear Billy,

We just wanted to drop you a line and tell you how very much we loved our tour we booked with you to Kruger.

Martie, our guide, was great!..actually amazing...she could drive and spot animals all at the same time.She was always cheerful and pleasant and helpful...and didn't seem to mind, at all, to answer all of our (silly, repetitive) questions.We saw more animals than we had ever hoped to and could not believe how close we could get to them. Also, we loved this time of year to observe the animals (which a lot of people said was not the optimum time) because we did get to see so many
babies.......

At Hippo Hollow, we got to meet Andre, who was doing another tour.It was nice to put a face with a name, since he was the first one I had been in contact with when initially setting up the tour.

We enjoyed our accomodations, i.e. Hippo Hollow, Satara and Serondella. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful.
We actually had Serondella to ourselves the second night so Marco and Vivian went with us on the evening drive.
Afterwards, Vivian had set up a "table for two" in front of the fireplace (with a roaring fire...the evenings had a bit of chill in the air). It was perfect.

The sheets made available to us to "track" the animals we saw were fun...it was like a contestWe have many "ticks" on our lists.(With Martie's bird-watching experience, she also pointed out a great many birds for us.)

Thank you, and your staff, for providing for us an experience which will last a lifetime!

Judy and Gene Skoch

5 Day Kruger Park and Private Game Lodge safari
17 - 21 Dec 2007

Thurairasa family

Hi Stefan,

It has been some time since we've returned from a really fantastically beautiful holiday in Africa. I'm just writing to thank you for doing such a wonderful job with the whole tour and giving us a superb guide who did a marvellous job showing us his 'home country'. We are still trying to get back from what now seems a dream but also one that we vividly remember. Andre was the perfect guide and when he explained things to us and gave us options we were only too glad to pass the decision back to him. And he never let us down.He's also made sure that we return to tour the rest of SA which we've missed. We sort of adopted Andre as part of our extended family and at the end it was hard to say good bye to him. He is a real asset to your organisation.The whole family including the children were just 'gob-smacked' with some of the scenery and visits we made to the various sites.

We have been talking so much about the tour that we've now got so many more people interested in travelling to SA. So, we'll keep you posted but now, it's back to work for me.

Again, thank you and best wishes from the Land of OZ Sharmini & Kesh

5 Day Kruger, Swaziland, Kwazulu Natal, Cape Town and Garden Route Tour.
12 December 2007 - 11 January 2008

Wade Turner & John Lee
This was our 1st time in South Africa, and so far, we have been most impressed.The accommodations, especially at the Serondella Lodge, have been outstanding, the safaris were incredible, and Chris is both likeable and informative, excellent, outstanding, the best.We have both traveled extensively throughout the world and consider our first week in South Africa to be one of our best experiences ever.Thank you.

15 Day Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls, Cape Town & Garden Route Tour – Fully escorted
27 October – 12 November 2007

Hendrikje Bartels & Mengsje Huijgen
It was a very good trip, also nice people to travel with.It was a full program we enjoyed very much.I hope we see you again in South Africa.Tour guide, Chris Jooste, nice guy, friendly and very helpful.Chris, we wensen je het allerbeste voor de toekomst.Baie dankie, das onze beste Suid-Afrikaans.Groetjes, Mennie en Hetty

16 Day Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls, Cape Town & Garden Route Tour – Fully escorted
27 October – 13 November 2007

Justin, Janet and Finn Osborne
This was a truly wonderful 3 days.Our opinion of South Africa has been transformed from one of unknowing to one of absolute love of the place.Everything we did was thoroughly enjoyable, everyone we met thoroughly pleasant and helpful.

Our guide, Johan Stegman, is a true gentleman and made the entire trip the success and pleasure it has been.He is helpful, considerate and caring.He has obvious passion for his job,his country and the people we encountered.The whole trip was wonderful and Johan really added to that.We had no real expectations, but went away with memories that will last a lifetime.

The experience at Serondella was mind blowing, the hosts wonderful, the animals amazing.

The entire trip from first internet enquiry to final drop off has been well organized and pleasantly managed.Thank you.

3 Day Kruger National Park, including Private Game Lodge
27 October - 29 October 2007

Ken & Pauline Dinkel
One of the most exciting holidays ever undertaken – first visit to South Africa – wonderful experiences – Big 5 – lions feeding on warthog whilst fending off a herd of buffalo – cheetah with 4 young, rhino with young.

First class organization – Chris our guide has a wonderful knowledge of the flora and fauna, encouraging us to get him to stop at any time in Kruger National Park for photos.

Game drives at Serondella absolutely fantastic – Marco and Themba getting us as close as 5m from lions and cheetahs.

Definitely not our last visit to South Africa!

15 Day Victoria Falls, Kruger National Park, Cape Town & Garden Route Tour – Fully escorted
25 October – 10 November 2007

Paul & Emma Radley
Our guide, Chris, was very knowledgeable, helpful and had a good sense of humor.All the accommodation on the tour was satisfactory and it is nice to have a bit of luxury at Thornybush!

12 Day Kruger National Park, Cape Town & Garden Route Tour – Fully escorted
22 October – 2 November 2007

Michael Pasquier & Ludivine Letient
An amazing trip through wilde life.If you come one time in Kruger Park and specially in Thornybush private game reserve, you’ll come again.An incredible experience to live.You are just in the bush in the wilde life and you can really observe the Big 5 at 1 or 2 meter in front of you (lion, leopard, elephant ….)Our tour guide, Johan Stegman – very good guide who answer every question and make his best to pleased us.

5 Day Kruger National Park Safari with Private Game Lodge – Fully escorted
15 – 19 October 2007

Mr Bergthor Gundundsson & Ms Bryndis Jonsdottir
Ms Laura Fulford & Mr Dean Russell
Well organized, and really enjoyable trip – highly recommended.Chris Kruger, our guide, is a fountain of knowledge about the natural world and made our stay most educational and enjoyable.He is an excellent guide with a good sense of humour!Thanks for making it all run so smoothly.

12 Day Kruger National Park, Cape Town & Garden Route Tour (Fully escorted) 8 – 19 Oct. 2007
10 Day Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls & Cape Town Tour (Fully escorted) 7 – 19 Oct. 2007

Mr Filip & Mrs Hilde Leemans
Marvellous route to Kruger Park, beautiful sites, lovely trip altogether.We scored 4 out of the Big 5, which was absolutely great!Guide Kevin Kieswetter -Interesting, nice explanations, well-prepared.

3 Day Kruger National Park Safari
7 – 9 October 2007

Gee and Den Heath
We are back home now and as we didn't complete the questionnaire about our tour before we left, I thought that this email will do instead.

We had a wonderful time in South Africa and would like to thank you for organising our tour so well.

Our guide Johan (Stegman) - good knowledge, interesting, humorous and easy going. His appearance wasalways nice and neat. We enjoyed his company and had many laughs together.

The car was nice, clean, and comfortable.

All accommodation was very good.

On the whole the organisation of the tour was excellent. We loved your choice of the Ithala Game Reserve with its fantastic scenery and the various routes mapped out for the game viewing.

Then putting us in the Hilltop Camp was a great idea, as the scenery there was so different. And the choice of the Tree Lodge was the icing on the cake. We felt like we were transported back in time - sleeping in the middle of the fever tree forest.

At the Sodwana Bay Lodge everyone was so nice and friendly and the food was very good. Diving was great too.

We hope to come to South Africa again sometime and will come straight to you to plan our journey.

14 Day Kwazulu Natal Wildlife & Diving Tour
6 – 18 October 2007

Pam Greenwood & Louise Jorgensen
Our Southern Eagle 20 Day World In One Country Tour was exceptional.The organization from first e-mail contact with Stefan until we parted company in Cape Town was absolutely first class, the accommodation we had was the best and I really can’t speak highly enough of our wonderful tour guide and driver, Martie de Wijn, who couldn’t do enough to ensure we had a great holiday.Thank you Southern Eagle, I will go out of my way to make sure friends from Australia use your company when they decide to have a holiday in this great part of the world.

20 Day World In One Country & Victoria Falls
3 – 27 October 2007

Ferdie & Pam Dusart and Rinus & Ingrid Kole
Ferdie & Pam Dusart:Thank you for an enjoyable trip.We had planned this trip over a number of years and it finally turned out to be all that we hoped for.

I would not hesitate to recommend Southern Eagle Tours.

Our tour guide, Christiaan Jooste, proved to be very competent and punctual.He also had no hesitation in providing excellent information on different aspects of our trip.

Rinus & Ingrid Kole:We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to your country!We had special requirements and you accommodated all our needs in a very professional manner.We loved visiting South Africa and plan to be back in the not too distant future.We certainly hope to make use of Southern Eagle Travel & Tours’ facilities again.

Thanking you

20 Day World In One Country
29 September – 18 October 2007

Jeena Ng Party (6 guests)
I chanced upon this tour on the internet and decided to take a chance … it turned out to be the best trip that we can imagine.  We saw the Big 5 close up, stayed at the most beautiful lodges and met many friendly and wonderful people.  Our tour guide (Johan Stegman) is very warm, friendly and polite.  He’s very knowledgeable and shares great stories and jokes with us.  We had such a great time and we are so well taken care of, thanks to Johan.

7 Day Kruger National Park, Private Game Lodge & Victoria Falls
23 – 30 September 2007

Robert, Jo and Chris Palmer
A couple of weeks ago we toured the Garden Route with Southern Eagle, and we had a great time. We want to thank you for being so efficient in organizing our tour, and we would also particularly like to thank our guide Will. He was an excellent guide for us, and worked hard constantly to ensure that we had the best possible time on tour. His local knowledge of the region was invaluable, and we very much appreciated his boundless energy, enthusiasm and good humour. As seems likely, we will be in South Africa again before too long, and will choose to travel with Southern Eagle again. Thank you Billy, and thank you Will.

9 Day Garden Route Tour – Fully escorted
17 – 25 September 2007

Mr & Mrs Wilfried Schoen
There has been some really great days in the wilderness/Kruger Park, watching the animals – saw the Big 5 – and relaxing on the extreme calm environment of the private game lodge Thornybush.  Will take the pictures – came and in my heat – home.  Hope I can make it back sometime.  Our guide Wayne Barnes was very kind, always looking for our best and asking if everything is fine.  He reacted prompt to our questions and wishes.

5 Day Kruger National Park and Private Game Lodge
17 – 21 September 2007

Ben McKie and Joanne Leigh Beilby
We really enjoyed touring with Martie.  Nothing was too much trouble and she made sure our holiday was enjoyable and the best that it could be. Martie was very knowledgeable, able to answer all of our questions, very relaxed and easy to talk to and was very helpful when we needed anything.  We were met by someone from Southern Eagle Tours for all transfers which meant that there was no stress or worrying on our part.  Thank you all for your hard work and effort.

10 Day Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls and Sun City Tour – Fully escorted
16 – 26 September 2006

Mr Vikram Nanwani & Ms Farrah Gillani
This was our first experience of Africa … and we were on honeymoon so there was a lot to live up to in our expectations.  We can honestly say that the experience we had truly surpassed those.  From the beautiful Victoria Falls, a day’s safari in Botswana, a night in Johannesburg, to seeing the Big 5 in South Africa (all with relaxing sundowners in exotic locations!), this has been the trip of a lifetime.  Big personal thanks to Wayne (Barnes) for his infinite patience with our never-ending questions and his overall kindness and enthusiasm.  We found the guides to be extremely kind and attentive, who couldn’t do enough for us.  They were also extremely informative and conveyed information to us in a fun and friendly way.  The passion for their jobs and the animals raised the whole tone of the tour.

Victoria Falls, Kruger National Park and Cape Town Tour
10 – 19 September 2007

Mr Mustapha Fadli & Ms Helen Yuill
A fantastic first holiday in Africa.We enjoyed some unforgettable moments, largely thanks to all our guides and the professionalism of your consultants.Down to earth, easy-going and friendly, our tour guide Johan was really part of the group.He took great care of us and affected us all with his love of nature, his extensive knowledge and his enthusiasm.A Big thank you.

10 Day Kruger National Park, including Private Game Reserve, Victoria Falls & Cape Town
10 – 19 September 2007

Bernie & Fred Mallia, John & Heather Denelzen
Hi Billy,

Well we are back from our holiday and had such a wonderful time.I wanted to let you know that it could not have run any smoother had we tried.Everything that you organized for us was perfect.The only downside was when we got the the lodge at Chobe they were doing renovations and the pool and dining area were closed and it was 40 degrees so very hot and nowhere to cool down, but that was such a small thing and the lodge was fantastic and did such a good job in organizing the makeshift dining area.I should also tell you that Motswari Lodge was absolutely wonderful.You could highly recommend it to anyone.The Zambezi Sun in Zambia was also excellent as was Flamingo Bay Water Villas.All in all it was a wonderful wonderful holiday and both John and Heather and Fred and I said after one week that if the holiday finished then we would still go home happy.I know I have already told you how good Johan was.He certainly made that first part of the trip so much fun.He was so enthusiastic about everything and went out of his way to make sure we had the best time we could.In fact he was quite protective, the first time we went off on a game drive on our own he walked to the jeep with us and was there waiting for us when we got back.It was almost like he was sending his children off for the first time.It made us all feel quite special.

We have all decided that we want to return in 2 years time but head further north if we can.I hope that is something you will be able to organize for us.

Thank you once again Billyand please feel free to post this on your feedback page if you would like to.

Take care and hopefully we will speak again very soon.

Best wishes
Bernie

9 Day Kruger National Park, including Private Game Reserve, Victoria Falls & Chobe Game Reserve
10 – 18 September 2007

David & Maggie Quinlan
We chose Southern Eagle on the basis of an excellent website and responsiveness to our queries.The actual trip has vastly exceeded our expectations.Every arrangement has worked like clockwork and we have felt so priviledged to have Martie as our guide.Her expertise on bords, animals, trees and plants is simply incredible and her company these past nine days has been very special.

Follow-up email received 8 October 2007:
Hello Billy,
We are safely back in NZ, slightly smarting from the shock exit of the ABs but otherwise refreshed from an excellent holiday in South Africa. I know that we filled out the feedback form but I wanted to write in addition to that to thank you for the superbly organised trip which all went without a hitch and also to express our very serious appreciation of Martie, our guide and travel companion, whose knowledge never ceased to amaze us. Nothing was too much trouble for Martie and she was great fun to be with as well, so thank you Martie. Could you ask her to let us know what we owe for the hospital appointment that no doubt she will have told you about. Also let her know that after an excruciating night the pain had eased slightly by the following morning so we were able to make it up to Livingstone, and over the following few days it gradually got better, so we enjoyed the Falls and our subsequent visit to Cape Town where we followed her recommendations pretty much to the letter.

Also you could let her know that the Premiere Classe Train was pretty much a fist class hotel on wheels and at a fraction of the cost of the Blue Train - highly recommended to any other visitors to SA. Good luck in the RWC for which you must now be favourites.

With kind regards,
David

13 Day Kruger National Park, Private Game Lodge and Zululand safari, including Victoria
9 - 21 September 2007

Mr & Mrs Don Rakow
This was the second tour we have booked with Southern Eagle and once again it has exceeded our best expectations.  We would not hesitate to recommend Southern Eagle to anyone.

We had an exception trip with an exceptional guide and an exceptional company.  Our guide (Brian Nel) was extremely knowledgeable in all aspect of our tour.  He was flexible with that we wanted and also gave us great recommendations on activities.

10 Day Tailor Made tour
5 – 14 September 2007

Mr Andrew Hicks, Miss Diane Hindley & Miss Andrea Allwood
We had a wonderful time, saw far more wildlife than we had hoped for and a lot closer than expected.Fantastic accommodation, especially at Chapungu and a great tour guide Christiaan Jooste, all made for a fantastic holiday, we didn't want to leave.

6 Day Kruger National Park and Private Game Lodge safari
26 August - 2 September 2007

Daria & Mauro Amadi
Dear Stefan,

Back to Belgium and to the usual life (unluckily !!)

We had really two great weeks in South Africa (probably a little too short) , but we enjoyed very much all our trip through your country which is really fantastic !

Daria and I , we wish to thank you a lot for the perfect organitation and once again we appreciated your capability and competency .

Your advices were perfect both for places and for hotels.

Since we are thinking to visit other regions of Africa in the future , certainly we will contact you again .

And, of course , we will give your name and we will suggest your travel agency to all our friends which are thinking to plan an holiday in South Africa .

Thanks again and kindest regards

Daria & Mauro

8 Day Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls & Botswana - PARTLY ESCORTED
25 August - 1 September

Alfonso Diaz Tordoya & Rocio Alvarez Alva
Our tour guide, Wayne Barnes, was very polite at all times and very thoughtful of what we wanted/needed.  He is very charismatic and friendly yet very professional and always respectful.  He always kept us well informed and he transmitted us his passion for nature and wildlife and that kept us even more interested.  The three night-four day safari greatly exceeded our expectations.  The organization was impeccable and all the activities were timed in such a way that they fit perfectly without stress.  The accommodations selected by Southern Eagle were great.  In each place we were treated very well and the locations were excellent.

Overall, an extraordinary experience I would recommend to anyone.  This was our first safari and this tour was the best choice and definitely the highlight of our trip to South Africa.

4 Day Kruger National Park incl. Private Game Lodge
20 – 23 August 2007

Pamplona 3rd September 2007-09-03
Mrs. Biurrun Martinez, Mrs. Biurrun Contreras & Mrs. Zabalegui Reclusa

Stefan,

First of all I want to thank you very much for everything you and your staff has done to make our holidays very special, unforgettable. We’ve done a great trip and have felt very well treated and welcomed, but specially thanks to our guide, André.

I would like to go back to South Africa and for sure I will contact you again and maybe also if we finally decide to go to Namibia. I am an Asian lover and that was my first trip to Africa, because I only knew the North which is very different: Morocco, Tunisia. I think that now Asia will have to share my dreams with Africa!

Although I was a bit concerned about organizing my holidays via internet with such a distant country I am very happy I did so.

Since the moment I contactedSouthern Eagle, André Liebenberg was very helpful answering my endless questions, when he left the company Billy took charge of my holidays and my great surprise has been not only knowing a wonderful country as South Africa is but meeting such wonderful people as the staff of Southern Eagle is. Billy gave me all the extra information I required, Karina met us very early in the morning to give us the tickets to Livingstone and then, finally we met wonderful André (Alexander?, I don’t remember his family name), he was extremely kind, full of knowledge about the country, helpful with our heavy luggage, excellent driver and had answers to the thousand questions I asked, he also was very exact with all the extra information he gave us for the week after when we had to drive through the Garden Route.He transmitted us his love for South Africa and for wildlife and we have fallen in love with this beautiful country, full of contrasts, with extremely nice people where we have been very happy for two weeks and wish to go back in the near future. We’ve been warmly welcomed everywhere we have been to.

The organization of the trip has been excellent, everything has been as they promised and I have to say that all the accommodations have been very attractive and high quality, where it was a bit more simple at Kruger Park, Andre surprised us all with a tasty barbecue and good South African wines and enjoyable talking after dinner under the stars!.

I am sorry but I don’t have enough words in English to say how happy my holidays in South Africa have been.

Thank you very much to all the staff of your company.

Muchísimas gracias!

Best regards/Un cordial saludo

16 Day Victoria Falls, Kruger National Park, Cape Town & Garden Route - Partly Escorted
17 Aug - 31 Aug 2007

Wayne & Anne Strole
Southern Eagle’s responsiveness to our internet inquiries was outstanding – very prompt and helpful.  Martie, our tour guide, was very pleasant and knowledgeable.  The canyons were beautiful; Kruger National Park and its wildlife were great; and Serondella’s accommodations and close-up wildlife viewing were spectacular.

10 Day Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls & Cape Town Tour – Fully escorted
13 – 23 August 2007

Capotosto party
Dear Stefan,

I’d like to thank you for the perfect arrangement done for our trip to South Africa. All the hotels were fantastic and the itinerary has been perfectly customized according our requests.

If you don’t mind I’ll give your reference to others my friends that are planning to come South Africa in the next future.

Kind regards

Michele

12 Day Kruger National Park safari, Cape Town & Garden Route Tour
12 Aug - 23 Aug 2007

Doswell Family (Keith, Nola, Michael & Joanne)
This was the most wonderful time, it made Keith’s 50th birthday a very special time the whole family will remember.  Chapungu Lodge was exceptional, just a pity that there was not enough time at each stop to take it all in, we will return and would highly recommend your company.  Martie (De Wijn) was wonderful, we had a friend from the moment we met and she made the trip a real pleasure.  Her knowledge of the animals, birds and environment was exceptional.

7 Day Kruger National Park, Private Game Lodge & Victoria Falls – Fully escorted
12 – 20 August 2007

Laura Fiordelisi & Filippo Ruggeri
One of the most beautiful tours we have ever had.  The travel agent is very professional.  Thank you very much Southern Eagle!!

15 Day Victoria Falls, Kruger National Park, Cape Town & Garden Route Tour – Partly escorted
9 – 24 August 2007

Gemma Aloy / Ricard Serraand LLuis de Cabo
Dear Stephan,

With this e.mail I want to thank you for such a good trip organized by your agency and by you.

Everything was perfect, the excellent quality of hotels,Kapama was ..., there's no words to talk about this place:service, quality, good food, good atmosphere, safary responsable guides very professional.

Johann who came with us for 5 days was very good with everybody , specially connected very well with the kids and he demmonstrate that Kruger Park was like his house, we felt very confortable during the days we stayed with him

Brian in Cape Town was also very good , he was very flexible in order to see everything with no stress and realxing atmosphere.

Please, thank and congratulate Johann and Brian for such an execellent job.

Finally, if I should recommend Southafrica, I would recommend your country as one of the best places to go on holidays and of course your travel agency which offers quality and confident services.

Thank you again for your job

Best regards

10 Day Kruger National Park & Cape Town FULLY ESCORTED TAILOR MADE
8 August - 17 August 2007

Timothy & Victoria Hanton
The holiday was organized over the internet with no verbal contact, which gave us some concerns.  However, they were unfounded as the whole tour was excellently organized and individually tailored to our specifications by Southern Eagle Travel and Tours.

All excursions were in very small groups which provided a very personal and individual experience.

The guides used had excellent subject knowledge and were able to answer all questions and provide good insight. 

We would have no hesitation in highly recommending this company to any people wishing to visit South Africa.

Thanks for a fantastic holiday!

15  Day Victoria Falls, Cape Town & Garden Route Tour – Partly escorted
8 – 25 August 2007

Massimiliano Digregorio & Celine Aumoine
Fantastic sightseeing, delicious food, excellent tours and guides, overall a wonderful experience.

12 Day Cape Town & Kruger National Park – Partly escorted
7 – 18 August 2007

Giovanna Palmieri and Family
Everything was great!

Billy was really a perfect organizer, really kind and professional and his answers were quick and satisfying.

Elben (Theron) was a perfect guide and he shared with us all the secrets of South Africa.

Thanks!

15 Day Kruger National Park, Cape Town, Whale & Garden Route Tour – Partly escorted
29 July – 12 August 2007

Jürg, Margrit, Iris & Käthi Bischofberger
This was our first but not our last tour in South Africa.  We have seen all the “Big Five” – some of them very close.  Our tour guide, Christiaan Jooste, was very friendly and made the tour to an “obercool” adventure for our whole family.  Chris was an excellent driver, cook and entertainer, always punctual, flexible and we had a lot of fun and good and open discussions..  The food has been excellent.

13 Day Best of South Africa Safari
26 July – 7 August 2007

Deryk Sacco & Mariella Pace
Thank you for this special experience.  We really enjoyed our trip.  Our tour guide, Elben Theron – very, very good.  Very informed about the history of South Africa, especially the places/animals we visited and took very good care of us.

11 Day Kruger National Park & Cape Town Tour – Partly escorted
24 July – 3 August 2007

Hans & Darlene Roosli
We are now back from our latest fantastic trip to SA. We want to let you know that we were once again totally impressed with the tour we booked with you.

The itinerary and accommodations were superb as always, and our guide, Martie de Wijn, was fun and friendly and very professional. She took care of every detail, allowing us to just relax and enjoy. No doubt about it, she is the ultimate wildlife guide -great spotting ability, amazing knowledge of birds, and her enhusiasm for all creatures large and small is infectious!

Thank you, Billy, for everything! Until next time, kindest regards from very satisfied, multi-repeat customers!

13 Day Fully Escorted World In One Country tour
22 July - 3 August 2007

Mr Ismael & Mrs Bodeha Oozeer and children Adam, Deen & Leila
This was an amazing experience for our family.Martie’s sharp eyes and the wealth of information she provided us is what made the tour even more enjoyable.Our tour guide Martie made the trip for me and my family.Her pleasant demeanour and attention to every detail was brilliant.Having never come to South Africa before we felt fortunate to have found Southern Eagle Travel and Tours, a company big enough to take care of all our needs but small enough to answer all of our questions.First rate from start to finish.I give them 5 stars.THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

3 Day Kruger National Park Safari
18 – 20 July 2007

Prud’homme / Bayeur Families
We had a great trip in South Africa.Special thanks to Carina from Southern Eagle and to Wayne, our guide, who helped us discover the country.Wayne is very knowledgeable and pays a lot of attention to our needs, very well organized and a very nice and pleasant person.We had a lot of fun and always felt in very good hands. Wayne is an excellent guide

South Africa Tour – Fully escorted
15 – 28 July 2007

Michael & Joanna Fallon
Southern Eagle have been professional helpful and informative at every stage of our tour around South Africa.  They put themselves out to ensure a friendly reassuring service that has guaranteed most excellent guides specific to each area we have visited.  We were recommended Southern Eagle Tours by a friend who had a fantastic trip previously with them and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone wanting to experience the real South Africa.  Unforgettable experience – cannot wait to return!  Thank you so much to Brian, Rob, Marta, Stefan and Billy for making our honeymoon so special.  We were thrilled by everything we’ve experienced.

25 Day Tailor Made Tour
10 July – 2 August 2007

Mr Jesus Perez Ramos & Mrs Susanna Gallen Picart
I should say that the organization of the tour, the guide and services provided are all excellent.We have been traveling all around the world and I have to say that it is one of the best organized tours and one we really enjoyed.Exceptional people (Billy and Andre), exceptional places to stay, exceptional food, exceptional country!!!THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

(Guide comments):He’s (Andre Lagrange) a very professional guide, always friendly, he was always thinking of us.We never should ask because he is always in advance, giving us a lot of information.Excellent!Also, he is very patient.

17 Day Victoria Falls, Kruger National Park, Cape Town, Whale & Garden Route – Partly escorted
6 – 22 July 2007

Joseph& Megan Distaso and children Justin and Ryan, Michael & Grace Vick and Jack & Carolyn Distaso
This trip far exceeded all of our expectations!Southern Eagle Tours was extremely professional and helpful for planning a trip full of amazing experiences.

The accommodations and itinerary were unique and perfect for planning the best ways to experience South Africa.

We loved Chris (Christiaan Jooste) as our tour guide.He really went out of his way to make sure all went smoothly.He was fun to be around and taught us a lot about South Africa – the people, the history, the animals, etc.He was so happy and friendly all the time and really took good care of us!

10 Day KrugerParkand Private Game Lodge safari and, Cape Town and Whale Route Tour
Partly escorted Tour
30 June – 10 July 2007

Patrick and Lois Martin
We have returned from our trip!Both Patrick and I feel very privileged to have been able to visit your country.Thank you so much for providing a wonderful itinerary, great accommodations, and such a competent guide for us.Martie was everything I would expect a guide to be.We felt very comfortable with her immediately and knew that we would be well taken care of.

I have mailed our evaluation, as I wanted to take a little more time with the forms.They should reach you shortly.

We both left hoping that we will be able to visit South Africa in the future.Thank you for all of your good advice!

Sincerely,
Lois Martin

15 Day Kruger National Park safari, Victoria Falls, Cape Town and Garden Route tour - Partly Escorted
21 June - 07 July 2007

Mr Premysl Pela & Ms Ladmanova
For the first time visitor to South African the services of Southern Eagle Tours have been very pleasant and enjoyable.Wayne Barnes was a very knowledgeable guide and made particularly the safari part of the tour very enjoyable.He has always been ready to help and assist in various instances.

6 Day Kruger National Park Safari with Private Game Lodge
11 – 16 June 2007

Chris & Toni MacAskill and Scott & Kay Parker
Hi Billy!We all had an absolutely terrific vacation.We were pleased with all our accomadations and tours. Our visit to South Africa exceeded our high expectations and we will return. I have told my friends that a safari is a must and thatI highly recommend Southern Eagle tours. Victoria Falls was another highlight as well as the tour of cape point. So , Thank you!Job well done.I must express too how much we all enjoyed our tour guide Johann.He is so very pleasant to have on board that we all wanted him to continue our vacation with us--we missed him.

11 Day Johannesburg, Kruger National Park Safari and Victoria Falls and Durban Tour
8 - 18 June 2007

Mr Roger Allen & Mrs Debra Anderson
We sincerely appreciated all the care and help given to us by Chris.  We are so new to this that we could not possibly had such a nice tour without his help.

7 Day KrugerPark Safari including Private Game Lodge and Victoria Falls
4 – 10 June 2007

Ms Dona Joan Geib & Mr Ralph Manus
Well worth while – enjoyed the breadth of geographic coverage, as well as the wide variety of animal life.  Chris is a very patient, courteous guide and so much fun to be around.  He has a great sense of humor.

10 Day KrugerPark Safari including Private Game Lodge, Cape Town & Victoria Falls
4 – 13 June 2007

Mrs Molly Poulter
The whole tour was very well organized and more than lived up to expectations.  Chris (Christiaan Jooste) was an excellent tour guide.  He looked after all our individual needs with a smile at all times.  His knowledge of the animals we saw on the safari was excellent.  He shared our enthusiasm for the days we were on safari.  He couldn’t be bettered.

4 Day KrugerPark Safari including Private Game Lodge
2 – 7 June 2007

Ms Donna Kathleen & Mr Drew Gordon Inkster
It was a trip of a lifetime and Christiaan was the perfect guide.  There were too many highlights to single out one over the other, but obviously seeing the Big 5 was divine.  The food was always excellent and accommodation superb.  Even though many hours were spent driving, the auto was spacious and we passed the time playing fun car games or singing along to the radio.  Even though it was a 20 day cross country tour we feel as though it is just a tip of the iceberg and are eager to come back and experience more.  Thanks to everyone at Southern Eagle for a perfect, stress free holiday, we felt safe and at ease the entire time.  And as for you South Africa, see you soon!

Two happy Canadians, Donna and Drew Inkster

20 Day World In One Country – Fully escorted
13 May – 2 June 2007

Gayatri Srikanth & Family
What impressed us even to begin with is how prompt Andre was in responding to our e-mails.The arrangements were excellent, since we were travelling with a 10 year old.Our guide Chris (Kruger) was friendly and had good knowledge of the flora and fauna - would highly recommend him.Thank you for a great time.

5 Day KrugerPark & Private Game Lodge Safari
4 - 8 May 2007

Jonathan & Christina Watts (London, U.K.)
Thank you Billy and all of your team for a truly unbelievable and enchanting experience.From the point of contact to the point of departure, we have had nothing but excellent quality of service and the memories we have gained should keep us sighing for a lifetime.

Of course, particular praise to Christiaan (Jooste) for being such a warm, welcoming, accommodating and extremely knowledgeable guide.We could not fault him in any way and felt very privileged that he was willing to share his experiences with us (especially the bobotie and that very naughty steamed pudding).

We’ll be back!

10 Day KrugerPark, Victoria Falls & Cape Town Tour – Fully escorted
22 April – 4 May2007

Richard & Sue Groome
A superbly organized, action-packed South African experience.  Great fun!  Our tour guide, Wayne (Barnes), did all he could to ensure that we enjoyed our holiday.  If he didn’t know something – he found out, so that no question remained unanswered.  Good, safe driver.

16 Day World in One Country Tour – Fully escorted
31 March – 15 April 2007

11 Day Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls & Cape Town Tour – Fully escorted
31 March – 13 April 2007

Dr Lena Hillenburg
I had a great time, excellent above expectation accommodation, guide excellent, informative and nice, if anything I would want to stay longer.

7 Day Kruger National Park, Private Game Lodge & Victoria Falls
2 – 8 April 2007

Klaus Becker Party
Billy, we really enjoyed this trip.  We had a very good time with Johan (Stegman) – he is a very special person.  We also want to thank you for all your kindly attention.  It was a pleasure making business with you.  No doubt I will recommend your services to everyone and also hope to come again to South Africa and get back in touch with you.  Thank you very much for everything.

4 Day KrugerPark + Private Game Lodge safari
27 – 30 March 2007

Mr Anthony Robert Kelly & Ms Donna Maree Cole + Mr Philip Graydon Tinslay & Ms Mary Johanna Chapman

(Kelly & Cole):  Our tour was outstanding.  Service by guides was exceptional. Accommodation, transfers, etc. were hard to fault.  We will be recommending your company to our friends in Australia.  Thanks for making our trip so well planned.  This trip will not be forgotten.

(Tinslay & Chapman):  Andre Lagrange was very helpful and professional.  The people at Akeru Safari Lodge were fantastic.  If you want a testimonial from an Australian just ask as I have nothing but the highest praise for the tour company and your staff.

17 Day Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Wildlife Tour & Sun City – Fully escorted
12 – 28 March 2007

Richard Forrest & William Thompson
A well organized hassle free tour covering scenery and natural beauty as well as wildlife – First class! Tour guide Wayne Barnes: Friendly, professional, very helpful and attentive, good sense of humor and excellent driver.

Joel Leonard Wolf
Kruger was, of course, the most basic, but I think staying in this park is great. The other accommodations were terrific. Tour guide Wayne Barnes: He contributed enormously to a wonderful trip. I had a fabulous time and learned a lot. Next year I’ll send my children.

7 Day KrugerPark Safari + Private Game Lodge + Victoria Falls
25 February – 5 March 2007



Geeta Ogale & Roger Keenes
Billy, you arranged a fantastic tour for us. Martie (de Wijn) is a wonderful tour guide; we have traveled extensively and worked with many tour professionals, and she was one of the best. Your tour package was well organized and impressive! I’ll certainly recommend Southern Eagle to my friends, especially my travel agent.

7 Day KrugerPark safari & Cape Town Tour – Fully escorted
23 February – 3 March 2007



Ms Leslie Gonder & Mr Michael Nagao
We couldn’t believe how nice everyone is in South Africa. The people in S.A. really make this a great vacation. In particular we would like to say how wonderful our tour guide was. She is such a kind, open person and has been our favorite part of the trip. We would highly recommend her to friends. We really hope to see and hear from her again. Southern Eagle Really does a great job!

3 Day KrugerPark Safari
20 – 22 February 2007



Donald & Joan Ostle
So far, our 12 Day Kruger & Garden Route package has been fantastic and exactly matched our requirements. Let’s hope the Cape Town part of the tour matches the high quality of our experiences in Kruger & Thornybush. Thank you to everyone involved in making this possible – Mart, Andre & Billy.

12 Day KrugerPark safari, Cape Town & Garden Route Tour – Fully escorted
19 February – 2 March 2007



Mr & Mrs C Woodward and Mr & Mrs F Lloyd
Southern Eagle Travel and Tours provide a friendly and efficient tour and for first time visitors such as ourselves we have felt entirely safe and that we have been given an experience of a lifetime. Our tour guide, Martie de Wijn, is extremely informative – presents Southern Eagle Travel and Tours in a very professional manner, very friendly and fun to be with.

11 – 16 February 2007
5 Day KrugerPark & Private Game Lodge Safari



Julie Ann Mosheim, Anthony Nelson Wright, Tera Catt, James Sebastian Broadley, Stephanie Pashos & Megan Joy McIntosh
Thanks for a lovely, lovely holiday! The service was very professional but also beautifully personal. Will definitely recommend to our friends. Our tour guide, Johan (Stegman), is lovely – so talkative, friendly and so helpful, to make our holiday run smoothly, which it has, its been a great trip. Thanks heaps!

6 – 10 February 2007
5 Day Kruger National Park Safari with Private Game Lodge



Heidi Donna Smith & Romana Calvetti
We have loved every minute of the tour. Tour guide Martie de Wijn Very professional and approachable with a good sense of humor and a great knowledge of the itinerary and wildlife. (Tour guide Brian Nel): Big knowledge, lots of enthusiasm, very helpful, cares about his customers, funny, very professional and in an interesting way. Nice!

15 Day World In One Country Tour – Fully escorted
5 – 19 February 2007



Richard and Paula Sandes
Wonderfully organized trips to Kruger National Park and Thornybush Nature Reserve. Martie (de Wijn) was a great guide and took care of all our needs, very professional, informative and made the trip very interesting, She was very attentive to our needs and our comfort, a lovely person and a true asset to your company.

22 Day World In One Country Tour – Fully escorted
3 – 25 February 2007



George and Kimberly Stokes
Hello Stefan,
We have returned home from our trip to South Africa and I wanted to let you know that everything exceeded our expectations!

We cannot thank you enough for a wonderful trip. Our safari guide, Mart van der Walt was fabulous! She has a wealth of knowledge to share. We feel very lucky to have been in her care!

I will recommend Southern Eagle to the rest of the international department at Delta Air Lines!

Thank you again for a wonderful holiday in South Africa,
Kimberly Stokes

3 Day Kruger National Park Safari
26 – 28 January 2007



Bob & Hilary Boddy
Firstly, a BIG THANK YOU for arranging our wonderful trip.

Arrived to beautiful sunshine which was a wonderful start to our best holiday ever.

The Trip was extremely well organised, we were met precisely on time and taken immediately to our Hotel. Instructions were clear and concise.

On our return from Port Elizabeth we were met again on time and taken to the Dolphin Beach. The Driver was very pleasant, courteous and we had expected him to take us on our departure to Airport but another Driver took us and we were driven directly to VIP departure and a porter appeared and we were literally checked in within a few minutes from arriving. We thought this was excellent service.

As you know your company was recommended by Bob's colleague, Cyril Atkinson and we will be very happy to pass your details on to anyone you would be interested in visiting your beautiful country.

21 Day Cape Town & Garden Route / 2 nights Game Lodge - Self drive
23 January - 13 February 2007



Michael and Andrea Leestma
We were taken care of very well. Our tour guide, Mart van der Walt, was extremely well organized. She took care of every detail. It seemed she had done this for 20 years. She also had wonderful stories to go along with the animals we saw – very informative and knowledgeable. We will recommend Southern Eagle to anyone who is coming to South Africa.

10 Day Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls and Cape Town Tour
22 – 31 January 2007



Patrick and Kathleen Purcell
Southern Eagle provided just the tour we wanted at very short notice. Our guide for the first few days, Mart van der Walt, provided us with an excellent insight to South Africa and the Kruger Park. In two days we saw the Big 5 animals and birds too numerous to mention, we also loved her stories on South African folklore. A wonderful experience.

15 Day World In One Country (Part 1)
21 January – 5 February 2007


Mr Trevor & Mrs Wendy Fawcett
We have thoroughly enjoyed the package for our Garden Route holiday put together by our good friend (Chris Birch) and Billy from Southern Eagle Tours. We enjoyed the different places we stayed at :

Cape Town - where we went up Table Mountain, Robben Island, Simonstown;

Franschhoek - wine tasting and picnic excellent!!;

Oudtshoorn - ostrich farm, a very interesting tour and my first time to sit on an ostrich; and

Addo - “icing on the cake”, wonderful guide showing us all animals except black rhino, so a further visit is a must.

Our tour guide, Brian, was very informative at all times, suggesting good eating places at each stop and went out of his way to help whenever needed

7 Day Garden Route Tour – Fully escorted
20 – 27 January 2007



Mr & Mrs Chris Birch (travelling with Mr & Mrs Trevor Fawcett)
We have had a fantastic tour and our guide/driver Brian was excellent. The accommodation selected for us was very good. We also received courtesy and good advice from Billy when putting together our chosen Garden Route Tour. Would have no hesitation in recommending either Southern Eagle Travel and Tours or our guide Brian.

7 Day Garden Route Tour – Fully escorted
20 – 27 January 2007



Dr & Mrs John Hamblin
This was, in all respects, an excellent holiday. The organization was faultless and the concept of an individual tour with a personal driver/guide at a very competitive price is marvelous.

Congratulations, too, on your very helpful website.

20 Day World In One Coutry – Fully escorted
8 – 29 January 2007



David & Deborah Crain
Our tour was excellent! It was everything we hoped it could be. Our tour guide, Elben, is very organized and managed the tour extremely well. He shared much knowledge about the animals and we enjoyed his stories.

7 Day Kruger National Park, Private Game Lodge & Victoria Falls
8 – 14 January 2007



Linda and Mike Ludford
Dear Stefan,
We've arrived safely back in a very wet and windy London after any
absolutely brilliant holiday in Cape Town.

I'd just like to thank you for all your help and patience in arranging
everything for us. The Portswood Hotel was lovely, everybody there was so
kind and helpful. We couldn't have stayed in a better location.

All out tours were great, and we learned so much about the country from the
Hyltton Ross team. Their guides were very knowledgeable and went to great
lengths to make sure we didn't miss anything, and the hotels on the Garden
Route tour were marvellous. Everything was so well organised and the whole
trip far exceeded our expectations.

I've already sang your praises to anybody that will listen, so thank you
again for arranging a most memorable holiday. When (not if) we return to
South Africa we will certainly be in touch.

Kind regards, and again, thank you.

Fully Escorted 13 Day Best of Cape Town and the Garden Route Tour
2 - 14 January 2007



Dr’s Harish Patel, Urmila Patel, Priti Patel, Sheetal Patel, Arti Patel
The best tour so far for us – money’s worth. Very very knowledgeable tour guide, patient and caring, excellent driver, felt very safe with her. Always willing to answer any questions – very meticulous regarding meeting needs of her clients. We have traveled the world and we will class Mart van der Walt as the top tour guide. She will bring lots of customers to your company in years to come because she treats her clients like her family. Excellent food and accommodation – we would recommend this tour to anyone, ideal for a family, old or young.

11 Day Cape Town, Vic Falls & Wildlife Tour
1 – 12 January 2007



Michael Warden & Jenni Shipley
Thanks goes to everyone involved in organizing our tour, in particular to our tour guide, Alida, who made a great experience even more fabulous! We have seen & experienced so many amazing things in the last few days. Our honeymoon has certainly been a holiday to remember and we can’t wait to come back to South Africa again!

12 Day Kruger Park & Cape Town Tour
29 December 06 – 9 January 07



Sean & Sharon Goh
It was truly an exhilarating experience to see, hear and feel South Africa. Elben and Martie were really professional and fun-loving guides/drivers which made a difference during those long drives. The trekkers and staff at Akeru Safari Lodge were great and made every effort to make us feel welcomed. The game drives, scenic drives with fellow travelers, Julii Oh, Oscar and Dominique Bouchard were memorable. Stefan and Billy, thanks for all the planning and e-mails!

18 Day Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls, Cape Town & Garden Route Tour
29 December 06 – 15 January 07



Martyn & Ana Birchall and son Andrew
An excellent holiday – Thank you! Our tour guide, Martie, had an excellent knowledge of her subject, a thorough understanding of all the locations (including hotels) and was excellent with our son (5 years)

12 Day Kruger National Park & Cape Town Tour
29 December 06 – 9 January 07



Julii Oh
Good easy organisation and fast response by Billy to book this last minute visit. Awesome Elben (tour guide) - knowledgeable, info on anything you asked, professional, considerate, courteous and fun, great at knowing what to look for in Kruger.

4 Day Kruger National Park & Private Game Lodge
29 December 06 - 1 January 07



Olly and Jen Warden
Hi Stefan,

Just thought we would let you know that we had a wonderful honeymoon in South Africa and can't wait to go back again.

We must thank you and your team for putting together this package for us which proved to a fantastic experience and extremely well organised. Our tour Guide Alida proved to be invaluable and was a genuinly lovely person who looked after us from beggining to end. She always put our needs first and had extensive knowledge of not only the flora and fauna side of the park but also of South Africas history and political climate.
I would reccommend her as a guide to anyone and indeed your company with regard to the planning. Thanks also for the lovely goody basket and card upon our arrival at the Portswood, it was a lovely touch and a lovely hotel.

Regards,

12 Day Kruger Park & Cape Town Partly Escorted Tour
29 Dec - 09 Jan 2006



Oscar Chacon & Dominique Bouchard
We found Southern Eagle to be very professional and reliable. No bad surprises. Everything went smoothly. We also appreciated the unexpected fun activities along the way, our tour guide (Elben Theron) and recommend this tour. Thanks for a treat time!

Cape Town & Kruger National Park Tour
25 December 06 - 2 January 07



Hans, Karin, Lisa & Samuel De Backer Family & Ivan, Liesbet & Lars Maes Family
We had a wonderful holiday in South Africa. Our programme was very well organized, we had a variety of interesting places to visit. We truly appreciated the presence of our 2 very knowledgeable and friendly tour guides, Brian and Amanda. We are very satisfied having seen the Big Five and enjoyed the wining and dining. The programme had some very nice highlights for the children too.

14 Day Cape Town, Garden Route and Wildlife Tour
23 December 06 – 5 January 07



John & Lesley Hamilton
Our African experience has been fantastic, definitely made better by the professional service that was provided. The country is rich in natural beauty and the food and drink abundant. We got to see the Big 5, but thanks to our guide Ben Grobler didn’t miss any of the smaller things. Ben was very knowledgeable and had a passion for the country he was showing us. This made it great for us. Zambia and the Victoria Falls was truly awesome and the locals made us feel like family. Cape Town – “Wow”, spectacular coastline, great wines and lots and lots to do. I will certainly be recommending a trip to all my friends and we may even come back. Billy, thank you so much!!!

10 Day Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls & Cape Town Tour – Fully escorted
10 – 20 December 2006



Marcio & Marcella Coelho
We are on our 10th anniversary and it has been great. I would highly recommend it for a honeymoon – no need to wait 10 years. Thanks again.

5 Day Kruger Park Safari with Private Game Lodge – Fully escorted
9 – 13 December 2006



Charles M. Clark, Jr. M.D.
Thanks for arranging the safari for us. We had a wonderful time. Everything was perfect. Martie was a dream both knowledgeable and fun to be with. The accommodations at both Kruger and Chapungu lodge were great as were Rein and Lize. We saw the big five twice and a leopard cub as a bonus. Please feel free to use our testimonial.

5 Day Kruger Park and Private Game Lodge
9 – 13 December 2006



Barry & Marjorie Ginsberg, Robert & Maureen Wallace, Richard & Barbara Pagano
We were handled professionally and courteously. All promises were kept – it was a trip of a lifetime. Highly recommended! Our tour guide Andre Lagrange was a helpful advisor – we felt secure and totally informed – easy to be with.

5 Day Kruger National Park & Private Game Lodge
9 – 13 December 2006



Larry & Jenn Hirsch
I've been back for 5 days now, and wanted to send you a little more in the way of feedback and comments on the safari we had.

In one word, this was a real “lifetime” experience Jenn and I will never forget. Bravo! Wayne was great – very knowledgeable, very helpful, very flexible.

I really liked our safari - and only wish we could have stayed another day or so (the only "negative" I can say is that we did not see cheetah or leopard, and we really wanted to - but that is "luck of the draw"). South Africa is spectacular - the topography/geology is unlike anything I've ever seen, and the animal safari was "icing on the cake" so to speak. Wayne was a great tour guide - I can't say enough good things about him. He was very, very knowledgable and shared information with us in a very interesting,engaging manner. He was very courteous and flexible, tailoring the days' events to our preferences. The ride from JH up to Kruger is a long one, but after the first few hours we made some stops in very interesting locations and it broke up the trip and made it pass fairly quickly. The scenery was amazing.

Lastly, I was very fortunate and got several pictures of elephants mating on the night ride in Kruger. The Kruger guide driving the tour van that night said "this is very rare." Anyway, I have these digital pictures. If you might want them to use in your brochures or web site, let me know - I'll be glad to send them to you.

4 Day Kruger National Park & Private Game Lodge
8 – 11 December 2006



Chris & Benita Zovistoski & son Matthew
Wayne was excellent and so helpful and accommodating for all our needs, not just the tours. Also, he had such patience to deal with all our questions, especially from our 9 year old.

Susan Solomon
This was my first trip to the African continent. It was a pleasure to experience all that is different and exotic about this beautiful place while at the same time feeling safe and confident in unfamiliar surroundings. This was a well thought-out itinerary that showed me a lot of what’s special and unique about South Africa. I would recommend this place to my friends and hope to come again in the future – of course will work with Southern Eagle Tours again. Wayne (Barnes) went out of his way to ensure that everyone in our party was comfortable, had what they needed/wanted and had their questions answered promptly and completely. He had a good sense of humor and really did a great job of putting us all at ease. He was also good at anticipating questions re the itinerary, and frequently provided updates so we knew what to expect at all times. Thank you so much for a well done tour.

4 Day Kruger National Park & Private Game Lodge
8 – 11 December 2006


Marcela Rousseau & Rodrigo Peres Alanis
We had a wonderful time in South Africa, we loved it!! and surely we'll be back! I want to thank you for all your help and all the arrangements you did, it was just perfect, the service was excellent, the guides are very kind and with a lot of knowledge. We specially liked Thornybush, the room, the service, the food were incredible. The drives were amazing, we had the opportunity to see the big five several times. We saw 5 leopards in 2 days! We couldn't have found a better place for our honeymoon. We are very pleased with your service and Southern Eagle Tours. You can expect more Mexican tourists. Even more, we received an upgrade at the Metcourt Laurel, and a bottle of sparkling wine as well! Thanks a lot!!

10 Day Kruger National Park & Cape Town Tour - Fully escorted
3 - 13 December 2006



John, Anne & Lydia Hammond
Dear Stefan,
Just a quick note of thanks for organising our holiday for us. It was fantastic! We really appreciated being met at the airport, it made us feel a lot more confident. The directions and maps were spot on. We had a good time in Pretoria. The drive through to Kruger was so beautiful. We saw loads of animals whilst staying at Satara and Oliphants Camps. The highlight of the trip has to be our two days in Akeru Sarari Camp. Wonderful facilities, food, trips out and people. We cannot recommend the place highly enough. We followed a pride of lions who were out hunting at dusk, and they used our jeep as cover for stalking impala. It is an experience we shall never forget.

Thank you very much, we shall not hesitate to recommend you to our friends.

Best wishes

Tailor Made Pretoria & Kruger Park Self Drive Tour
25 November - 05 December



Judith Brennan & Kevin Abel
Your website sold the tour – very user friendly. Andre (Liebenberg) impressed us with his polite and timely responses to my questions.

Chris (Christiaan Jooste) is very enthusiastic about giving a good tour, excellent professional integrity about the service he provides. He really likes South Africa and gave an excellent impression about his country and its rich heritage and resources. He is a fund of history and of knowledge of S.A.’s wildlife. He was very personable, professional and provided much more than what might have been expected. He was honest and has a good sense of humor. In short, we loved him and our tour! Kruger is an incredible national treasure.

3 Day Kruger National Park Safari
24 – 26 November 2006



Terence Hennessy
The tour was much more than I could have hoped for. We covered a huge distance in 5 days but in a very enjoyable way. The guide was excellent, very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, always made sure my accommodation was up to scratch. He was very helpful when shopping and went beyond his duties by helping me ship artifacts back to Ireland. I would look for the same guide again if coming to South Africa.

5 Day North Route – Fully escorted
20 – 24 November 2006



Rudie van der Meer
The tour is organised in a professional and experienced way. During the trip there is no need to rush from one place to another so that I could enjoy each part of the trip. My compliments for the tour-guide (Christiaan Jooste), it was a real pleasure to have you with us. All together gives me a good reason to come back again on one of your tours.

7 Day Kruger Park and Victoria Falls
13 - 19 November 2006



Cristina Arocha Jensen
It has been an amazing experience and I’m sure that it won’t be the last. Christiaan has been most helpful and patient. Coming to this country I have discovered that there is no need to die to go to heaven, you just have to come to South Africa. This is paradise!

4 Day Kruger National Park & Private Game Lodge
13 – 16 November 2006



Linden Group
The whole tour was organized and executed with high professionalism and excellent guiding services. We had 2 tour guides, one guiding in Cape Town (Amanda Cruise) and the other in the animal parks (Christiaan Jooste). Their enthusiasm and deep knowledge in their areas were impressive. We did not have to get an “I don’t know” answer to any of our questions. Also their pleasant and positive personalities made them enjoyable company.

10 Day Cape Town, Whale Route & Wild Life Tour – Fully escorted
3 – 12 November 2006



Ed Neubaum Group
Andre Lagrange is a huge part of why we returned to South Africa, he is a treasure! Helpful to us and others (changed a flat tire for a German couple at Englehard Dam), always professional, vast knowledge of so many things, but still open to new experiences, learning more.

15 Day Kruger National Park, Cape Town & Winelands Tour – Partly escorted
29 October – 12 November 2006



Dave & Sandi Follis, Ontario, Canada
Our trip to Kruger National Park and Timbavati Game Reserve was a wonderful learning and entertainment experience. Thanks to Southern Eagle Tours and their great guides. It was also very relaxing for my husband who didn’t have to drive and could enjoy revisiting the country of his birth. For myself, never having been here before, I can see why South Africans love their land; wonderful diversity and breathtaking beauty. Our guide, Chris (Christiaan Jooste), for Kruger and private reserve is a super person who made our trip fun as well as informative. He was very considerate and mindful of our welfare at all times.

Thanks Southern Eagle Tours

8 Day Kruger National Parks, Private Game Lodge & Victoria Falls
29 October – 5 November 2006



Annette Scerri & Christopher Bezzina
Don’t hesitate, just book!

9 Day Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Private Game Lodge & Victoria Falls
28 October – 5 November 2006



Gilles Vinet & Maryse Lacaille , Canada
Our tour with Andre was great! We never thought we would see so much and from so close. Andre went the extra mile so that we can see the right animals. His instinct and experience was priceless. Great tour, great guide, great company!

4 Day Kruger Park Safari
21 - 24 October 2006



Graham & Jeanette Brown
5 000 km, 246 bird species, countless animals and some amazing overnights, but never a complaint and never a problem – just fabulous. Our tour guide, Martie (de Wijn), made our tour. Without her we would have enjoyed it less and missed a great deal. We cannot fault her in any way and would recommend her highly to others.

With so much gratitude

26 Day World In One Country Tour, incl. Victoria Falls – Fully escorted
18 October – 12 November 2006



Johanna and Mathias Krause
Dear Stefan,
Just a quick note to express our appreciation for the incredibly well put together tour of South Africa. My husband and I had a wonderful time on our 16 day vacation, which took us from Kruger National Park, to Victoria Falls, to Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula, the Garden Route, Knysna and the Cape Wine lands. Our tour guide for the first leg of our trip, André, was incredibly knowledgeable, flexible and discreet. We consider ourselves lucky to have had the opportunity to spend a few days with him. The accommodations throughout the tour were first class, always special and many times spectacularly located. My husband and I are very satisfied with the level of service that your tour company provided. We will recommend your travel agency to all our friends and know that if they are lucky enough to book a trip through Southern Eagle, they will be in the most professional and caring hands.
Thanks again!

15 Day Kruger Park, Victoria Falls, Cape Town & Garden Route Tour
16 - 30 October 2006



Jennifer Lee-You & Amy Promaine
Way beyond our expectations! Every details was well thought out and the execution flawless. We felt very safe and comfortable during the self-drive and really appreciated the combination of a fully escorted tour that provided a comprehensive overview and depth of the Kruger wildlife as well as the history behind it. Stefan was absolutely so helpful with planning it all and he certainly selected the perfect tour guide for us. We thank Stefan and Johan for making our trip to South Africa so memorable! Thank you Southern Eagle Tours for providing a trip of a lifetime!

12 Day Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls & Cape Town Tour – fully escorted
9 – 20 October 2006



Ronald Poth, Lorraine Poth, John Watson, Julia Watson
Hello Stefan,
We only today arrived back in Australia from our cruise with Pacific Princess.

We just wanted to contact you to thank you for your well planned and detailed itinerary.

The airport collection and transfer onto Ivory Tree Lodge was very efficient.

We fell in love with the Ivory Tree Lodge and can't wait to go back again. We had the best time there and saw 4 out of the big 5.

Our booking at Fiskaal Road B & B was perfect and the hosts were very friendly and we have recommended Fiskaal Road to other passengers on the ship who will be visiting Africa later on in the year.

Our tours organised with Amanda Cruise went off perfectly. Julia and I had a wonderful day with her. She was very hospitable and Ron and John really enjoyed their shark dive experience. Actually I think that was the highlight of their whole trip!

We have a couple of travel agents here in Australia who are waiting to get feedback from us as they are looking for local agents in Africa. We will be very happy to recommend your services to them.

All the best, and hopefully we will visit once again in the future.

Kindest regards,

Tailor Made Pilanesberg Safari plus Cape Town
08 - 13 October 2006



MR. ARJUN JAISWAL
Dear Stefan,
Just a quick note to say THANK YOU!

All the arrangements with the transfers etc were perfect, and it was a pleasure to chat with Riana enroute to Pilanesberg, I also had a fabulous time at Tshukudu. Incredible place indeed, and they provided great personalized service!

I'm planning to return to SA in April, and will be booking another safari thru you. I'll also be recommending Southern Eagle to my friends.

Kind regards,

3 Day Tailor Made Pilanesberg Safari
4 - 6 October 2006



Karen Sundback & John Owens
Excellent exposure to the key features of the country and excellent value. A wonderful experience. Tour guide Mart van der Walt – excellent and professional style, but also friendly and engaging. She has a good knowledge and keen interest in animal life, history and cultures of South Africa. We would highly recommend Southern Eagle!

30 Day World In One Country Tour – Partly Escorted
3 October – 1 November 2006



Philip and Joan Lingard
A totally unexpected pleasurable experience, organized to perfection. A completely relaxing tour with everything possible included, with a few added extras provided by your ten out of ten tour guide – Martie. She is an absolutely excellent, polite and knowledgeable person, gave us a 110% experience.

10 Day Kruger Park, Vic Falls and Cape Town Tour
2 – 11 October 2006



Joan and Philip Lingard
Dear Andre,
Just a note to thank you for the tour organisation. We had a super time and it surpassed all our expectations. Martie was a brilliant guide and all the rest of the tour was magnificent. I would highly recommend you to all our friends.
Thank you once again.
Regards

10 Day KNP, Vic Falls and Cape Town - Fully escourted
1 - 11 October 2006



Mr & Mrs Tudor Macovei and 14 year old Calin
Very interesting experience and very well organized by Southern Eagle Tours. Our guide, Mart van der Walt, was very professional, very well informed, absolutely exceptional! Many thanks for this.

Mr & Mrs Dumitru Gavrilescu
Nice country, good experience, very good tour services, very professional tour guide, good in communications, good experience, very accurate person in the execution of the tour program.

10 Day Johannesburg, Kruger Park, Private Game Lodge & Victoria Falls
24 September – 3 October 2006



Lukas Gysi and Allison Cruickshank
We did the North Route Tour. It was fantastic – great mix of everything from wildlife to culture. The hotels/lodges were really good, and the food excellent. Our guide was Martie, and we’d highly recommend her and this tour. Martie was a pleasure to travel with – very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a lot of fun, talked a lot about different things. Like traveling with a friend, but she was always professional as well as friendly. Her knowledge of wildlife and birds made Kruger Park an even better experience (rather than just look at Big 5).

11 Day North Route
18 – 28 September 2006


Mark Stoya and Danaye Mylonas
Coming from Australia we were used to the climate and open spaces but nothing prepares you for the face to face contact with so many exotic animals!

Thanks very much to Southern Eagle Tours and to our guide Martie. She was a pleasure to travel with and nothing was too much trouble. Her knowledge of all flora and fauna was fantastic and much appreciated.

Thanks!

4 Day Kruger Park & Private Game Lodge
18 – 21 September 2006



Daniel & Eva Abeles
Friendly, well organized. We were relaxed and could really enjoy our holiday. Our guide, Christiaan, had good knowledge, was enthusiastic and attented to all our needs. We felt confident in him and he was able to tailor our itinerary to our wishes.

4 Day Kruger National Park with Private Game Lodge
11 – 14 September 2006



Mr & Mrs Claude Clerc
This was an excellent trip, in two days we saw all the big five and many other animals. We stayed in great accommodations and our guide was excellent. I would not hesitate to recommend Southern Eagle Tours to anybody who wants to experience South Africa. All the flights with Nationwide were excellent (no waiting in line, on schedule departure and arrival, good food, ...). All the transfers were excellent too, we never had to wait.

We had a very good time at Victoria Falls, the cruise was very nice and the people from the local agency were very helpful, again everything went very well. We did the Livingstone Island trip, this was fantastic, we would highly recommend it.

The hotel in the Cape was relatively simple but very nice and this is a great location within walking distance from the City Center and the Waterfront. We enjoyed both day tours, on the first day we were lucky to see a lot of whales in Simon Town and we enjoyed visiting the
wineries and the wine tasting on the second day.

Thank you again for your help in organizing this trip, we enjoyed every moment of it and are seriously thinking to come back in a few years to do Namibia.

10 Day Kruger National Parks, Victoria Falls & Cape Town Tour
9 – 22 September 2006



Mr & Mrs Paul Hugon
My thanks to you and your company for a fantastic tour. For many years, I have been an avid reader of African books and I finally got to experience it first hand. The accommodations at each stop were outstanding and the night at Mt. Sheba really topped it off. The other big part of the success of this trip was the guide. Super great trip – dynamite guide (Andre Lagrange). His knowledge of the animals and birds we viewed was exceptional. Ending up at Mount Sheba was the icing on the cake. Billy – Connie and I had the trip of a lifetime, thanks to you and Andre. Could not have been better. Thanks. I will highly recommend your tours to my friends.

6 Day Kruger National Park with Private Game Lodge
9 – 14 September 2006



Mr & Mrs John Diment
Southern Eagle Tours communicated with me well for the arrangement of the tour and transfer and everything worked perfectly. I would recommend them to others. The tour was very good – great guide and vehicle.

3 Day Kruger National Park
8 – 10 September 2006



Ms Vilma Carla Pozzebon
My first South African experience was wonderful and although I am a single person I did not feel alone. All accommodations chosen for my tour were excellent for the areas visited.

12 Day Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Kruger National Park & Private Game Lodge
3 – 14 September 2006



Michael & Janis Mann
Booking any important item on the Internet has some risks. Southern Eagle delivered far beyond our highest expectations! Excellent organization from the first discussion by e-mail, through all of the co-ordinating details. Martie was also very well organized. Andre did an excellent job. Southern Eagle was a brilliant choice for us and Martie was perfect. A+. 100/100.

Martie was a joy to be with, comfortable and so very knowledgeable about everything. We learned so much and felt we had specialized individualized treatment above and beyond our expectations. We would use your tour company again due to this as well as the excellent use and attention to details. After three days together, Martie became much more than a guide – she became a real friend!

Thank you!

20 Day Kruger National Park, Vic Falls, Cape Town & Garden Route Tour
1 – 20 September 2006



David Greenwood & Nicola Westwood
Excellent trip, exceeded expectations in every way. I feel like I've learnt a lot about the African lifestyle, history and the many animals we've seen. Our tour guide, Chris Kruger, was great! Very knowledgeable, polite and accommodating, would definitely recommend Chris to friends.

3 Day Kruger National Park & Private Game Lodge
29 - 31 August 2006



Karen Barbara
Hello I am Karen Barbara from Malta and I am writing to you this email just to say a big thank you and well done for the wonderful holiday we had in south africa 3weeks ago! We had our dream holiday and everything was perfectly organised thanks to sothern eagle. We really enjoyed our honeymoon which was a 2 weeks holiday first week in s.africa and 2nd week in seychells.

We wished we had spent our 2nd week in africa aswell instead of seychells!

Our guide Sean (cant remember the surname exactly Allen i think), he was perfect too always on time, very very helpful, very informative on s.africa and regarding info concerning the safari. When I was sick he did all his best to find a pharmacy so that I could buy the medicine.

And what about the lodges chosen for us, they were fantastic especially Hamilton parks and Serondella Lodge!! I am recommending all my family and friends to travel to south africa and book with southern eagle tours.



Van Schoenwinkel Family
Excellent service. Well organised tour. Professional tour guide (Martie De Wijn). No better way to discover South Africa.

15 Day Kruger Park, Vic Falls, Cape Town & Garden Route Tour
6 - 22 August 2006



Mr & Mrs Ron Pilkington
The whole organisation of the trip was incredible from start to finish. Communication between Southern Eagle Tours and ourselves was great with no questions unanswered. Thank you Billy, Martie and the whole crew for a wonderful holiday.

10 Day Kruger Park, Vic Falls & Cape Town Tour
31 July - 9 August 2006



Colin Lewis Buchanan & Rachel Elizabeth Davis
We really enjoyed our time in Kruger - everything was organised brilliantly, so all we had to do was sit back, relax and enjoy the wildlife and warmth of South African hospitality. We would definitely recommend Southern Eagle Tours to anyone visiting South Africa and look forward to the next time we come back! Thank you for making our honeymoon so enjoyable and special. Our tour guide, Martie, was very very knowledgeable. We were extremely interested to learn so much about the birdlife in the Park. She was also interesting to talk to - we really enjoyed spending time with here in the evenings.

5 Day Kruger Park & Private Game Lodge
27 - 31 July 2006



Middel Family (Paul, Aziza, Sabrina & Laurenzo)
We have safely returned to warm and humid Dubai. The holiday was great and the locations that you have chosen were excellent with some very nice pleasant surprises. If anyone in our circle decides to take a holiday to South Africa we will definitely recommend you. Take care and looking forward to a certain next visit to South Africa.

24 Day World In One Country - Self Drive
18 July - 10 August 2006



Gerald & Carolyn Edwards
This was an excellent way to see some of the wide variety of sights in South Africa and to experience some of the cultural aspects as a first time visitor. The wild game viewing in Kruger National Park and Thornybush Game Reserve was great, as was St. Lucia Wetlands. Christiaan Jooste is a very polite, well-mannered young man who is knowledgeable of the plenty animals and history of the areas we visited. He was enjoyable to be with - enough so that we would specifically ask for him on any repeat trip.

20 Day World In One Country Tour
17 July - 5 August 2006



Jerrald Weinstein & Family
An experience like none other! Billy was an absolute pleasure to work with. Any changes that needed to be made was done with a smile. Whatever we needed was taken care of with highest amount of professionalism. We could not recommend any more highly - only wish there were more tour organizers like this throughout the world. From the moment we met Adam Cruise (in Cape Town) we became very comfortable with him. He was knowledgable and a pleasure to be with. Andre Lagrange was also superior, his knowledge of Kruger Park is unbeleivable. His keen eye kept us very excited about seeing all the animals. We also got to see the "Big 5" because he was always watching out. He never rushed us and explained all facets of the animal and plant kingdom of the Park. He was truly one of the highlights of our trip.

17 Day Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kruger & Sun City Tour - Fully escorted
10 - 26 July 2006



Lars Von Haartman & Cecilia Norrgard
These guys do their utmost to ensure you see all and know a lot about what you've seen. Tour Guide (Andre Liebenberg) has good knowledge, overall shows interest in his guests and tries his best do meet the clients' wishes, happy and nice.

8 Day Vic Falls / Kruger Park & Private Game Lodge
3 - 10 July 2006



Harms Party
Dear Billy,
We all just returned to the States yesterday after a wonderful trip to South Africa. Once again I did not want to leave South Africa! My friends thought it was the best trip of their lives and are willing to return. A combination of the people, accommodations, food, scenery, and animals made the trip worth every penny! Many thanks goes to Southern Eagle for their wonderfully planned trips-Soweto/Lesedi Cultural Village, 6 day Safari to Kruger Park, and 4 Day Garden Route Tour. Thanks to our guides, Chris, Shaun, and Amanda, for looking after us, making us feel safe and having fun with us. Each of our guides were personable, friendly, and knowledgeable and we had many, many laughs with them!
I am so glad we used Southern Eagle for our tours and plan on using you again for my next trip which cannot come soon enough!
Thanks,
Melissa

"Baie Dankie" - Melissa, Louise, Robin and Jodi (USA)
This was our first trip to South Africa. As four "younger" women travellers, we were completely taken care of by our Southern Eagle guides, Chris Kruger, Shaun Harrop-Allin and Amanda Cruise. They made sure we were safe, informed and having fun the entire time. There is not room here to describe how much we enjoyed our experiences. We will use and recommend Southern Eagle in the future!

Full Day Soweto & Lesedi / 6 Day Kruger & Private Game Lodge / 4 Day Garden Route
1 - 14 July 2006



Lean Party
We are back from our 10 day trip to South Africa. It seemed like just yesterday that I was frantically e-mailing you to cobble a programme together!

We all had a great time.Thank you for ensuring a delivery that's as good as the planning.Andre was most professional & helpful;mindful of our needs along the way. Excellent & safe driver too.The scenery was breath taking.It's a special experience watching the animals in the wild.

Cape Town...lovely...a different world altogether! And Amanda was delightful company!..

Once again,thank you.It was a pleasure to have signed on with you & your company. I'd definitely recommend friends to go to South Africa the Billy way!

CheeSeng Lean & NgukFoo Chin / EngHuat Teon & ChiewYoon Wong
Organization of the tour was swift and sure. Delivery very good. A reassuring start to the tour with Andre Lagrange as our guide, who is knowledgeable, sensitive to client needs. Would recommend him to our friends.

11 Day Kruger Park, Sun City, Vic Falls & Cape Town Tour
30 June - 10 July 2006



Mr & Mrs Anthony Galley
The accommodation was excellent. The game drives wonderful. We saw everything we hoped to see. The tour guides were excellent. A wonderful holiday.

15 Day Kruger, Private Lodge, Cape Town & Garden Route Tour – Fully escorted
28 June – 12 July 2006



Mark & Melissa Belknap
We were very impressed with our tour. We loved the variety of accommodation and activities - from private game parks to Kruger, traditional braai to 5 course meals. The places we stayed were unique and upscale. The tour showed us wonders of South Africa we did not know existed! Our tour guide, Martie, was very helpful, attentive and concerned with our wellbeing. She was flexible and fun.

6 Day Kruger Park & Private Game Lodge
19 - 24 June 2006



Kari & Ulf Jacobsen
We have had a most pleasant journey. Southern Eagle has organised a perfect journey without any unpleasant experiences. We consider this perhaps our best holiday ever. Our tour guides have demonstrated excellent knowledge and communication abilities. We have had great pleasure in travelling with Brian in Cape Town and Andre in the Kruger Park. We have enjoyed all meals during our journey. The ingredients are of excellent quality and well prepared. We are entirely satisfied.

10 Day Cape Town, Victoria Falls & Wildlife Tour
17 - 26 June 2006



Kristen Bergmeier, Craig Sidebottom, Graeme & Danielle Symons
Lots of amazing adventures, scenery and game viewing and a lifetime of fabulous memories. Wonderfully organized and fantastic guides ensured we had the trip of our lifetimes. Shaun was very easy going and approachable. A pleasure to have as part of our trip.

10 Day Cape Town, Vic Falls & Kruger Park Tour
12 – 22 June 2006



Louise Grafton & Nancy Erlich (from Kuller Travel)
We saw an unbelievable amount of wildlife, often very close up – very close in the case of one irritated elephant. We were thrilled and delighted every single day. Accommodations were comfortable, people were friendly – the whole 9 days could not have been better.

Our guide Christiaan (Jooste) was unfailingly cheerful, prompt and professional. A very personable young man, he was our attentive guide and mentor throughout the trip. He took care of everything, so we had not one single worry. He was a great companion and an excellent driver! He clearly loves the wildlife and the landscape of his country and communicates this enthusiasm.

I enclose a poem inspired by our trip:

I’m writing these verses
On elephant dung,
A substance whose virtues
Have rarely been sung.
It’s uses are many
It’s faults, they are few.
We all must acclaim it –
The queen of doo-doo.
When boiled and bleached
And rolled out all wiry,
It’s better than parchment
For keeping your diary.
Suppose your Toyota
Breaks down in the park –
You’re parched and you’re thirsty
It’s gonna get dark!
Just follow the trail
Left in big steaming rolls –
It will lead you at last
To the watering holes.
So let’s raise a glass to this generous beast
Who gives us so much – his poop not the least!

9 Day Kruger PArk & Zululand safari
12 - 20 June 2006



Dwight and Janet Johnson and Family
I could not have planned this trip any better on my own. Our family travels a lot and we were very pleased with the organization of our tour and the staff of Southern Eagle. When we return we will definitely use Southern Eagle again.

Robert and Elaine Cerwin
This was our second South African tour with Southern Eagle. Stefan is very easy to work with, combining his experienced suggestions with our requests, and presenting us with a package that was well organized, comfortable, and everything we could have asked for. We enjoyed each of the staff members we met, especially our knowledgeable and always upbeat Kruger guide, Shaun.

Shaun was knowledgeable, very professional and extremely efficient. Everything ran like clockwork with very little effort on our part. We would highly recommend him to friends. He also has a good sense of humor and meshed well with our family.

13 Day Kruger, Vic Falls & Cape Town Tour
11 – 23 June 2006



Martha Berbst & Helen Richardson
Thank you for all your patience and thank you for organizing our trip, IT WAS AMAZING! We adored Kwa Maritane - the room was incredible and game drives out of this world. Sun city was HOT despite it being winter. Lesedi was equally amazing - we stayed in the zulu hut and it was incredible! Thanks again!

3 Day Pilanesberg National Park Safari
11 - 15 June 2006



Gregory Brown & Kathryn Swaney
Southern Eagle did a fantastic job organising our itineray at very short notice. The tour has gone very smoothly, Shaun has been an excellent guide and driver and we have enjoyed it immensely. We had a fantastic tour thanks to Shaun's expertise and great hospitality. Nothing was too much trouble and his knowledge was excellent. Worthy of a special mention was Serondella Lodge and a most awesome game drive resulting in spectacular sightings. Well done, Stefan, you have done a magnificent job!

Sugar Beach Mauritius, Kruger Park, Private Game Lodge, Vic Falls & Cape Town Tour
30 May - 22 June 2006



Gerhard & Nathalie Watzinger
Thank you Billy very much for the organization of the trip. Everything worked out perfectly without any hiccups. I would recommend Southern Eagle any time. Special thanks to Martie whose dedication and reliability was remarkable.

9 Day Kruger Park, Private Game Lodge and Victoria Falls
29 May - 7 June 2006



Ms Yoke Ling Ng & Ms Yoke Cheng Ng
A very enjoyable tour of Kruger National Park and surrounding areas, Tour guide, Christiaan Jooste is a very friendly and helpful person.

12 Day Kruger, Private Game Lodge, Vic Falls & Botswana Safari
11 - 22 May 2006



Ramirez
Very professionally planned! Tour Guide (Martie de Wijn): Absolutely wonderful, warm, very concerned!

Fully Escorted 10 Day Kruger Park, Vic Falls & Cape Town Tour
7 - 18 May 2006



Envisage Tours - 7 guests
Highly recommended - everybody completely satisfied. We all enjoyed the whole trip. Our tour guide/drive Andre Liebenberg was always courteous and helpful. His knowledge is exceptional. Pleasant personality.

Fully Escorted 11 Day Kruger + Private Lodge, Vic Falls & Cape Town Tour
7 - 17 May 2006



James Edward Shewan & Rita Irena Sokolowska-Plewako
This was my 5th trip to Africa. Even though this was a shorter trip, I learned more about Africa from your excellent guides than I had in all of the other trips. Our tour guide, Martie, was top-notch, professional, responded in depth to all questions, gave good recommendations, was warm and friendly at all times - even provided early a.m. wake-ups.

11 Day Cape Town, Vic Falls & Wildlife Tour
15 - 26 April 2006



Barnes Party
Shaun was absolutely the best! He is very knowledgeable about everything. He was so organised, friendly and helpful! When I recommend Southern Eagle to everyone, I will have them request Shaun. He has the patience of a saint!! The whole experience was much more than we expected. Thanks for the most memorable holiday. We will never forget it!

11 Day Kruger Park & Cape Town - Partly escorted
9 - 19 April 2006



Joseph Al-Yabroudi & Maria Canibe
We chose Southern Eagle over the Internet without really knowing what kind of service to expect. We were very pleased and felt very lucky to have chosen you. Keep up the good work and thank you. Our tour guide Andre (Liebenberg) was very knowledgeable about the Kruger Park and the animals. It was an excellent experience to have Andre as our guide.

5 Day Kruger Park & Private Game Lodge
9 – 13 April 2006



John, Patsy and Sarah Webb
Dear Stefan,
Firstly we are safely back in Doha, albeit me with an inner ear virus which gives the impression I should take more water with it!! This is accompanied by slight double vision...at least I saw twice the wildlife.

I would like to thank you and your team for all the arrangements you made on our behalf, we said at the time if the execution was as good as the arranging then it would be a very good holiday, and it was, many thanks.

Maarti was everything we expected and more, her garlic bread is awesome, try it! I do owe her special thanks for looking after Patsy and Sarah for the day whilst I was laid up on what was to be our first day’s safari, it was very kind of her and very much appreciated.

We were very impressed with South Africa Stefan and with Southern Eagle Tours in particular, we have a date to return to N’Kaya lodge at Thorneybush so well did we get on with Don and Lorna who run it and we will certainly use and recommend you in the future.

Again our thanks for arranging an excellent holiday,

9 Day Victoria Falls excursion & Kruger National Park safari
6 - 14 April 2006



Nigel & Annette Stokes
Deal, Kent, United Kingdom
We have just returned home after enjoying what has simply been a fantastic holiday to SA - everything went according to plan and even the autumn weather played its part in remaining warm and sunny throughout the whole of the two weeks that we were there.

Since being met at Cape Town airport by Brian (who incidentally, was most helpful in giving us a full and concise briefing about our proposed route and the places not to miss on the way), we immediately took off to Table Mountain even though we had just stepped off the plane.... on such a clear day, the view was spectacular and one not to be missed!

We have to say that the standard of accommodation just got better and better as we went along.... particular mention should be made of the Whale Rock Lodge at Hermanus, the Residence Klein Oliphantshoek in Franschhoek, No 7 Church Street in Montagu and the Bradach Manor in Knysna... all of which were excellent in their own special way. However, as if this was not enough, our trip then culminated with one-night stays at the Fernery Luxury Chalets at Storms River and the Woodall Country Lodge at Addo, both of which are simply outstanding in every respect - the only problem being, that we wished we could have stayed for longer!

Everywhere we went, we were made to feel welcome by all those we met and that nothing was too much trouble. It was worth noting that all our hosts at the various hotels and guest houses we stayed at en route, had nothing but praise for Southern Eagle Tours and that in their opinion, you and your Company were right up there at the top with the best of them - from our point of view as tourists in another country, this observation from those in the business, simply reaffirmed our our thoughts in knowing that we had made the right decision in booking with you.

Once again, our thanks for organising such a superb and memorable holiday in such a spectacular part of the world - we have taken away many memories - one of which, was the drive over the Franschhoek Pass.... stunning yes.... but for someone who does not like heights and hairpin bends on a mountain road, I think an alternative route at a lower altitude would probably be on the cards for next time!!

Hope to be back again in 2008 and if so, we would have no hesitation in getting in touch with you once more.

With best regards

14 Day Cape Town & Garden Route - Self Drive
3 - 16 April 2006