Customer Reviews
We wanted to thank you for planning and leading an absolutely wonderful trip. Every day since we have been home, we have re-lived a part of the trip through the 3000-plus pictures we took, remembering the special parts of each day. It is such a joy and a comfort to travel with someone who is a consummate planner, someone who has the well-being of those traveling with him at the forefront, and someone who loves what he does and is able to create a love and respect for the parts of the world that are special to him.
Jim and Judy, USA
We have all travelled to exotic places before. We have all been treated to very good guides, trip leaders and trip organizers. You, however, are special. Jean and I arrived at the airport today with an appetite for more and we are now spending much of the flight home reading and thinking, just as you might have hoped.
Thanks for the journey. Be well. See you again soon.
Paul, Canada
We had a brilliant time in SA. It was an experience that exceeded our expectations. The wildlife was incredible with so many vignettes still vivid in my mind. Elephants crossing a river, baby rhino trying to butt a wildebeest, the secretary bird building a nest and strutting its stuff, lions stealing a kill from wild dogs and leaving one of the dogs crippled, leopard walking just 3 feet away from me, hippos being territorial while we were in a boat, such an amazing variety of birds… I could go on and on.
Thanks again. Only problem is I seem to have caught the safari bug and will need to start planning another trip!
Mark, United Kingdom
Our Africa trip was enjoyable beyond my expectations! The Tanzania excursions/safaris were even more than one imagined after seeing movies but better with our wonderful guide Bahati explaining what we were seeing (and why) all through our 8/9 days with him. Every day was a new adventure and even though we thought we had seen it all the day before, there was always something new to discover. It was a powerful experience.
The best part of our trip was meeting you. After so many emails and late changes in plans, you managed to create the perfect experience for us. You went above and beyond by meeting us at the airport in CT and again in Pretoria after our amazing Rovos Rail trek. I am sure our paths will cross again in the future. I cannot let go of such a great person as you. Your passion and love for Africa is palpable and contagious. I have been singing your praises to anyone who will listen and would absolutely recommend you to anyone contemplating a trip to Africa.
Thank you for the trip of a lifetime. It was perfect!
Philip and Vivi
What an amazing Serengeti adventure!
Just finished in April your “clever” Serengeti trip, clever because you chose the rainy season to take us there. BUT there was only one morning rain – and rainbow; the photography was incredible against the green grasses and blue skies; loved the hippo pool and the migration was breathtaking and your drivers and other guides were just the best. A fantastic experience.
Nicholas and Penny, United Arab Emirates
It was truly a great experience and we have to admit that it was even better than what we remembered from 1997. And not just because of having all of our family. We thank you for a tremendous effort – from the luxury accommodations on Rovos Rail to the suite at Lake Victoria Hotel and all the wonderful animals in between, especially at Inyati. Our family can not stop talking about all of the things we did. It makes it so worthwhile for Anne and me.
Bill and Anne
Please let me gush one more time about how incredible Leslie was for each of us on our October 2012 trip to Israel & Jordan. He comforted those in need after the shock of having to handle a family emergency and yet kept the rest of us laughing.
He carried 10 bottles of water up and back the entire length of Petra. He negotiated lunches with the Bedouins, with the Palestinians and everyone else – all on our behalf.
We saw a ballet and a wonderful light show in Jerusalem. I could go on and on.
But, primarily, he is incredibly informed and passes on his great depth of knowledge in a coherent and charming manner… anchoring each story with the site we are attending and prefacing each visit with hours of amusing and interesting historical overviews while we traveled on the bus! Leslie is an original. He is tireless, patient, kind and knows… everything!
Jane, Canada
What we experienced was much more than we ever expected and something we will never forget. Spending nearly a month with a small group of interesting people is an adventure in itself, but to do so in the presence of beauty, nature, history, and humanity was incredible. What really made the adventure so special was Leslie. His knowledge, insight, compassion, and caring made him a dear and valued friend as well as our guide, teacher, and story teller. We look forward with anticipation to many future adventures with Leslie. Spending time with him inspires the sense of wonder, excitement, and humanity in all of us.
Chuck and Sharon, USA
You were the greatest guide we could ever have found. Your knowledge of history, animals and plants is so extensive. Your love of your birth country, your humour and enthusiasm made the trip so memorable. Can’t imagine not going back sometime. Also can’t imagine going back with anyone but you.
Steve and Sheryl, USA
Before traveling with my husband and friends with Leslie to Africa in 1998, my world seemed fine – but the joy and excitement of discovering the animals, nature and our heritage will now live with me forever. I have now been on 3 African trips and in my memory, can still smell the wild sage from the nighttime game drives.
Truly life changing travel.
P & L Saunderson, Canada
All that we could have imagined and more happened during that magical time we had together. We met the people of South Africa in their church and homes, observed incredible wildlife and saw awe inspiring scenes of grandeur in the land. We also during this trip forged new bonds which will strengthen our family forever. None of this could have come about were it not for the careful planning by Leslie who met with us to determine what we wanted from this time together.
To quote our daughter, “And then there was Leslie. What words can describe him? He became like a brother, a son, a parent, a friend – he was a gift!
J & W Spence, Canada
I have had the experience of a lifetime! We tracked leopards through bushes and saw them dining on Impala in a tree while a hungry hyena waited for falling scraps below. The drama ended when the hyena jumped high enough to reach the dead impala and steal it from the leopard!
There is no doubt in my mind that I will return. My song of Africa is in my heart and with the people. How do I thank you enough???
Nikhil, Canada
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