We sincerely appreciated Premier Tours’ attention to detail which delivered a most successful and enjoyable African holiday. The cultural, historical, and geological focus of our guides greatly enhanced our visits to Cape Town (including Robben Island, Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula), Johannesburg and Soweto, and Victoria Falls. Safari locations at Kings Camp and the Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge exceeded our expectations, especially considering the close encounters with abundant wildlife. Guides in both safari camps made our excursions educational and entertaining. All of the accommodations were nicely appointed with attentive staff. We also valued the convenience of the onsite restaurants at our hotels in Johannesburg and Victoria Falls. We were very happy with the seamless arrangements for accommodations, tours, intra-Africa flights and transfers. All activities across the two weeks were paced and sequenced nicely to provide an outstanding vacation experience!

My wife and I just got back from an awesome trip to South Africa and Uganda. Premier Tours did an excellent job of putting together a challenging agenda filled with Touring, Wineries, Golf, a Helicopter ride, Safaris, and treks with Gorillas & Chimpanzees. Flights, Transfers, Activities and Hotels all went without any missteps. We will definitely be using them again in the future and would highly recommend them to others.

WOW! Allie planned an amazing, unforgettable trip for us to the Galapagos and Mashpi Cloud Forest Ecolodge as well as time in Quito before and after. She patiently and painstakingly determined just what we wanted and made it all happen like clockwork. We stayed on a 40 passenger yacht, the Isabella II. It was a perfect size - 3 decks with ample space for socializing or alone time. It felt intimate. The food was VERY good, the excursions were fun and educational and the animals/ecosystem/overall incredibleness of being there was mind-blowing but the standout for us was the team aboard. They are warm, friendly, KIND and so passionate about their islands. From the Zodiak drivers to those helping you into the boats, the servers in the dining room, especially Brian, and the guides - I can’t say enough about Fabo, Nancy & Alexis. Mashpi Ecolodge is as wonderful, and I dare say, maybe even more wonderful than the Galapagos. This may be due to our guide, Estuardo, who taught us more than I could have hope for. His love for nature is contagious. His night hikes were my favorite. The lodge is a bit of a miracle in the middle of the forest. The food was amazing. The evening lectures were great - very educational. I recommend the bamboo massage - and don’t forget the cocktails. In Quito, We highly recommend visiting the Galería Latina. They have authentic QUALITY products, not like the artisanal market. Also Somos restaurant was really worth a visit. Great Ecuadorian food with a twist. The Botanical museum was lovely. And please go to the Guayasamin Museum - incredibly powerful - we should all know about this artist. Henry was a great guide and companion on our last day. Thank you Allie for a trip of a lifetime!

Why can I only give a five-star rating when I’d like to give ten stars? That’s what Christian Harrison of Premier Tours in Philadelphia deserves, ten stars plus our heartfelt thanks! Christian put together a two-week itinerary for our small group of four that exceeded our wildest expectations in every way imaginable. I can’t even think of how we could have pulled off this trip without his help. Vacations to Europe, South America, or Asia we’ve always handled on our own. But Africa? We quickly realized that there were too many moving parts to consider. One wrong move and our big trip could have been a big nightmare. Instead, we handed the reins over to Christian and he knocked it out of the ballpark! From arranging luxurious accommodations: One & Only (Cape Town, South Africa) to Ongava Lodge and Andersson’s (Etosha, Namibia) and the Malachite Luxury Tented Suites at Victoria River Falls (Zimbabwe), each offered top notch service, amazing food, and unique surroundings. ( It’s not every day that you can eat lunch while watching elephants or giraffes at a watering hole just yards from your table ). The tour guides that Christian booked for us, were both competent and charismatic. We were literally handed off from one guide or driver to the next, never feeling as if we were on our own. Their concern for our safety, whether it be from the animals in the game reserve or from people in the city, was evident throughout the trip. They always kept a watchful eye on us. We can’t forget to give a shout-out to Christian’s associate, Carmella Masselli Rudi. Carmella arranged our intra-Africa air travel ranging from scheduled jet service to a private plane that picked us up on an airstrip in the middle of nowhere. Everything ran like clockwork! Thank you Christian, Carmella and everyone at Premier Tours for arranging this trip of a lifetime!

We had the time of our lives. 1. Franscois [sp] our Cape Guide was really knowledgeable and friendly. His team adapted well to the last minute cancellation of CEM Air. Cape Hollow was perfect for our needs - tasty breakfasts. The Franschhoek cottage was wonderful - a short walk from town and was quite beautiful - we felt really safe. Having two suites gave us a nice break and gave the kids some of their own space. Breakfasts were delicious. We were able to braai outside on our last night there. Thank you for the wine tour lunch, as well. The Wine Tram is a must. 2. CEM Air was a treat. Three booze services and two meal runs on a 1:hr 45 flight!!! 3. DUR/ JNB/ SKU was a bit tight but we made it. Rhino Post staff were really helpful. The Safari was a perfect intro to the bush. Accommodations were really nice inside and very comfortable. Heated blankets were turned on for us for our return from dinner. Guide was knowledgeable and friendly 4. Motswari!!! Damn!!! The best I've ever seen or been to. 5 Star accomodations, outstanding food, and top-notch service. Again Owen and George - awesome guide and tracker, respectively Julian you made this family's dreams come true and helped create memories to last a lifetime.