Reviews of Cultural Vibes Travel & tours

9-Day Safari in Zimbabwe and Botswana

Tongesai was recommended to me by a friend who also booked his amazing safari through Cultural Vibes; I am glad we took his recommendation. Our safari across Victoria Falls and Botswana was top notch. Tongesai booked us in all of the best camps and with the best safari outfitters. Our excursions were extremely well planned and full of excitement. The restaurants were fantastic as well. Personally, I love planning my own vacations but honestly don't think there is an easy and reliable way to plan an African safari without using a travel agent very familiar with the region. Located in Zimbabwe and with a travel and tourism background, Tongesai was able to coordinate our stays between 5 safari camps which included private charter flights across the regions. He also personally escorted us into Botswana and helped with border crossing which was very helpful as well. Compared to larger companies, Tongesai's package rates were more reasonable and came with a customized touch. I highly recommend Cultural Vibes to anyone looking to go on safari in Zimbabwe and its bordering countries (Botswana, Zambia & Namibia). Thanks, T!

Juliana Norvell

Amazing tour, highly recommend for others to try!

My family and I had an amazing holiday and we made some magical memories that will stay with us forever... and it was all down to the fantastic planning and service from Cultural Vibes and Tongesai Mtematsaka. This is the second time we have booked through Cultural Vibes, so we can highly recommend to anyone thinking about planning a holiday in Zambia, Botswana or Zimbabwe. Tongesai planned a fantastic itinerary based around our requirements and looked after my family every step of the way. His professionalism and attention to detail ensured we didn’t have to worry about a thing, all we had to do was enjoy the experience. We saw all the animals we wanted, lions, leopard, herds of elephants and much much more, we eat and drank like kings and queens and stayed in some amazing hotels and lodges. There were so many highlights, the leopard tracking along Chobe, the elephants feeding beside our safari lodge, the atmosphere at the Victoria Falls amazes me every-time and the hustle at the Zambian market ... a truly magnificent holiday thanks to Tongesai. I can’t recommend Cultural Vibes enough, for a short Safari or a tailored holiday, contact Culture Vibes and you will have the most magical African experience you could dream of!

Tamsin Morgan

I had an overall feeling of safety and that the tour guides genuinely wanted us to have a good time!

I found everything to be very structured and at no point did I feel like the tour guides or places I was staying at along the various trips lacked in any way. I was pleasantly surprised that everything did live up to expectations and then some and would definitely recommend anyone looking for a company to stay with to book your stay with Cultural Vibes! The tour guides were very friendly and were more then willing to work with us around times (we were chronically late) and teach us about anything we asked, and we had a lot to ask!

Chazz

Amazing Experience

My family and friends decided on cultural- vibes for our safari tour in Zimbabwe and Botswana after much needed research- Who definitely delivered on his promise of an awesome safari experience. From the planning phase to our actual arrival in Victoria falls, Zimbabwe - everything went smoothly. The tour manager was always available for any questions or concerns that came about throughout the entire process. On arriving in Zimbabwe we were picked up by Tonguesi at the Airport who transferred us to our hotel. We stayed at Victoria falls safari lodge a beautiful well appointed lodge in the reserve, with water hole facing views. I was in awe, at how beautiful the scenery was as well as how accommodating the staff was. Food was also amazing at the lodge. Our package included two game day drives - Stanley Livingston reserves, Zambezi River Cruise, Chobe National park and Chobe River Cruise. It was an awesome experience driving through the safaris on game day looking for animals in our open air jeeps. We spotted lions, giraffe, rhinos, hippos, Elephants, etc., The BoMa dinner and dance show as well as the helicopter fly over Victoria falls was breathtaking. The entire experience is one I will Cherish for the rest of my life. And I would definitely recommend Cultural vibes for your guided safari tour experience.

Keri

Marvelous and efficient services provided

Tongesai, a fantastic guy who attended to every detail. He made all the best efforts for me to get to the game drive, Hwange National Park. Very cool person and has a professional approach. He also made arrangements for the Adventure activity in Zambia and escorted me personally and to the Vic Falls tour since I was alone. He took great pictures of mine at the Falls. Overall, my best experience in Africa - with the Game as well as the activity. Tongesai, a big thank you and I wish you all the very best.

Blaise

Awesome experience, the best thing I have done in Africa, accommodation great totally reccomend

Everything was very well communicated, easy to book, Tongesai was great, I also enjoyed his company for the transfer. Accommodation better than expected. Would love to visit again one day.

Odette Chesterman

Great experience and appreciated thorough communication and care

My partner and I arranged a full-day game drive at Hwange National Park with Cultural Vibes. A week before we took part in the activity, Tongesai already touched based and sent a detailed itinerary for the day and solved all doubts he had ahead of our trip. Tongesai picked us up from Victoria Falls and drove all the way to Hwange's main camp and back. We had a very interesting conversation about the park but also about Zimbabwe and the history of the country. The experience at the park was spectacular; we saw over 500 elephants, some 60 zebras, a dozen giraffes, several species of antelopes, some hippos, crocodiles, monkey and a wide range of birds. The guide at the park was very knowledgeable and share valuable information on all the animals we spotted. The park is huge and one must adjust his/her expectations if is only willing to dedicate one day to encounter some animals which are especially active at night (aka. big cats such as lions and leopards). I would totally recommend booking with Cultural Vibes as Tongesai is a very dedicated and customer-oriented man who does care about the desires and expectations of his clients.

Mr Kevin Sanchez

We toured Chobe, Victoria Falls and went on a Game Drive in Stanley Livingston - Amazing!

Tongesai was absolutely fantastic. Every step of the tour he built for us worked like clockwork. Seriously...he picked us up from the airport, handled every small element of the trip and was an utmost professional. I had never booked a trip from overseas, and I was skeptical of putting my trust in someone so far away. Tongesai was the right choice, and I can't tell you how much I would recommend him to any others.

Ryan Burch

Friendly guides and beautiful views!

Thanks a lot to Cultural vibes for unforgettable trip to Zimbabwe! We were at Victoria falls national park and saw the waterfall from helicopter! We had a good guide that told us interesting facts about Africa and its culture. We went to safari ride to Botswana. We saw wild animals from car and from the water(by ship). It was great! Next day we were ridden the elephants! They were kind and happy also like their owners! We asked our guide about elephants and their life and he told us everything as it is! In the end of our journey we went to national African dinner. It was tasty, funny and atmospheric! We will recommend cultural travel to our friends, because it’s caring and responsible company! Our guides were friendly and attentive!

Anna

Awesome service by the finest staff

Locally owned company, with earnest, hard-working, honest, responsible people, Tongesai and Alfred are the best. They catered well for all our needs and took the extra mile to make it better for us. Very comfortable vehicle. Though the company may be smaller/newer compared to other companies operating there, they certainly know their stuff and provided great service. Anyone going to Victoria falls and all the surrounding places should definitely go with them. They will take good care of you throughout the trip. Glad we had them while we were in Zimbabwe.

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Fantastic Experience

Really responsive, friendly and fantastic guide. Safari was a Once in a lifetime experience and cultural vibes were very accommodating and helped us in all our questions and queries for our trip (going out of their way on occasion) Couldn’t have asked for better, would really recommend cultural vibes to everyone.

Eleanor

Cultural Vibes is dependable and curates an unforgettable experience.

We booked our Honeymoon with Cultural Vibes and we are so grateful! They truly made us feel so special all while curating an exciting adventure. We first started out in Victoria Falls where we got to see the falls from land, helicopter, and zip line. We enjoyed our guide Tongesai as he is so knowledgeable on every aspect he was also very prompt with our pick ups and drop offs to each event. Every restaurant and hotel that we stayed at we really enjoyed as the Zimbabwean hospitality is top notch. For the second half of our adventure we stayed in Hwange National Park. We again had so many questions about nature and the animals which our guide was so knowledgeable on. We saw so many animals and learned about the circle of life. We have been raving about this trip to friends and family and will continue to recommend Cultural vibes.

Olivia

extremely professional

We can not thank Cultural Vibes enough for organizing our tour for us in such short notice (4 days before we arrived in Zimbabwe) Tongasai is very professional and easy to get along with the tour he arranged was second to none the Ivory lodge is just amazing there is nothing they haven't thought about to make your stay perfect from the unbelievable food to the wonderful game drives (special mention to Patrick he is just the greatest) and then onto vic falls where Tongasai guided us around and shared his knowledge wonderfully then onto Chobe where we had a great morning game drive then a nice lunch and a small boat ride on the river which was the highlight of the day all in all it couldn't have been better organized thank you so much

Rob Hunt

Excellent service and very knowledgeable on all cultural elements and wildlife.

Tongesai arranged an equal mix of cultural and wildlife experiences from the air and on the ground on our Safari from the Okavango Delta to Victoria Falls. His knowledge and knowledge of the game drive guides provided us with a greater understanding of the symbiotic relationships between all the animals and their environment that you cannot get anywhere else but on an African Safari. Thanks for all the great memories Tongesai!

Russell M

Tongasi was extremely kind, outgoing and made our time in Victoria Falls very memorable!

This was the best company we worked with while traveling throughout Africa. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to explore Zimbabwe without having the additional stressor of planning excursions before the trip. Tongasi and his team were very organized, on time, and friendly! And, every excursion they recommended was AMAZING!

Ava Johnson

He was friendly, accommodating, attentive to our needs,prompt and reliable.

Tongesai was very quick to answer our emails and answer all the questions we asked. Our adventures started within hours of being picked up from the airport. Our days started early and we stayed busy enjoying the activities throughout the day with enough time to telax a bit before dinner. Our safari guides were very knowledgeable and were able to answer any question we asked. The accommodations were first class at every stop. The success of our trip was due to the expert planning by Tongesai. Everything went as planned and there were no unexpected hiccups. It was a trip well worth the money spent. We would highly recommend Cultural Vibes if you are planning a trip to the Botswana, Zimbabwe area. In fact, we are already working with Tongesai for a return trip next July starting with Kruger National park.

Melissa Wheeler

Tongesai was completely reliable and well-organized, and provided great value for what we paid.

My wife and I took a 9-day tour that included Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, and Okavango Delta. Tongesai helped both to create our itinerary within our budget and was our tour guide. The accommodations and food were excellent, and the experience was well-worth what we paid. He contracted with a few local guides for daytrips that enhanced the experience due to their detailed knowledge of the local areas. We added two helicopter rides at the last moments (Victoria Falls and Okavango Delta) which he arranged for us even though the flight over Okavango Delta was the morning we flew to Johannesburg but he made a special effort to ensure we were on the first helicopter flight of the day. We were totally pleased with the trip and heartily recommend both Cultural Vibes generally and Tongesai specifically for anyone planning a trip similar to ours.

John C.

Fantastic Journey ! Excellent service !

We would like to thank you Tongesai who had organised the 4 days tours for us. He has been very helpful, responsible , professional , reliable. We love our accommodation , very clean and comfortable. Great service and great value. This was our first time in Zimbabwe, I believe if we didn’t have Tong’s organisation , I don’t think we would have such a wonderful time there. I highly recommended him and their company if you have a plan to visit. We really enjoyed it especially visiting Victoria Fall and Chobe River. Don’t miss the helicopter ride . It was amazing .

Elaine

Extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and kind.

Cultural Vibes and tours provides you with a stress free experience while traveling in Vic Falls. He is on time everytime to pick you up. He provides you with the best tours. He gives a sense of security. One of my best experiences ever in another country.

Maximilian Peoples