Bellingham Safaris Reviews 

Wonderful trip to s pantanenal to look for jaguars in slightly tricky conditions as rains/mosquitoes had arrived earlier than expected. But we were v lucky and had a fab time. Baiazinha lodge slightly basic and needed a few improvements but think that not down to Bellingham. Safaris as used by several companies. Would happily travel with them again at right price. And staff all passionate about their job, aswell as being hugely knowledgeable

I have been travelling with Belligham Safaris for many years ,and Ii only had Fantastic Experiences.
For sure they Care for their Guest .
Simon is an Expertin Wild Life and a Superb Guide.

A very personal approach in organizing our trip, with excellent choice of itenerary and great knowledge of the area.

Fantastic company. Attention to detail in are itinerary made our Indian Tiger holiday superb.

Excellent service and attention to detail result in a superior experience. Choose wisely and you'll be rewarded. Do your homework and this is the company you'll choose. Recommended without reservation.

I recently had the pleasure to go on a trip to The Pantanal in Brazil with Bellingham Safaris. I am an experienced traveler and have been on numerous safaris and expeditions. Simon Bellingham's vast knowledge and entertaining way of story telling and explaining everything has made this trip one of most interesting and enjoyable ever. I would highly recommend Bellingham Safaris to any wildlife and nature lover, they run an amazing operation. I look forward to going on a other adventure with them soon. I don't want to forget to mention that Simon is an incredibly talented wildlife photographer as well.

Only difficulty was with regard to payments in having to convert monies into dollars from pounds sterling and if not in central London, not always easy at an out of town bank. With regard to everything else, could not fault information given and quality of staff involved in booking process and all along.

Everything went exactly as planned. Any questions I had were promptly answered. The staff is friendly and professional. I would highly recommend them

They know everything you need to travel safety and to have an unbelievable and memorable trip. #TravelOfMyLife

First class service all round. Excellent itinerary, perfect guide for Tswalu, answered all queries and random questions before and during the trip in a timely way.
Shelly was great and already planning next year!!

Travelling in Africa with Bellingham safaris has always been the most incredible experience, all of the lodges we have stayed in have been beautiful, the staff are very friendly and welcoming, the trackers and safari guides always attentive and very knowledgeable about the wildlife. The food is brilliant and every time we leave I look forward to returning in the future for another amazing experience.

This company truly capture what Africa is all about, with the wildlife, culture and people that make the experience so fantastic every time.

I can't praise the team at Bellingham Safaris highly enough - absolutely everything about my snow leopards trip to the Himalayas was top quality! The communication was excellent; always timely and very thorough. And the trip itself was out of this world - it surpassed all expectations! James was the definition of the perfect guide; he has an encyclopaedic knowledge and a gentle presence which exudes warmth, passion, authenticity, a deep love of life and a connection to the natural world like no other I have experienced. A HUGE thank you to all :)

Myself and family had the pleasure of travelling to Botswana, Victoria Falls and the Kruger National Park in 2016 with Bellingham Safaris an amazing experience, organisation fantastic, accommodation lovely would not hesitate to book with them again as we have already done so 2018 and 2019 can't wait to experience some more exciting things there holidays are ones you will never forget thank you again everyone.
Cheryl Ruggles

Bellingham Safaris is fantastic.
I have done regular trips and private trips with them. They are extremely friendly, good with organisation, and excellent in the field at finding birds and animals even the rare and elusive ones.

Great company - fantastic wildlife knowledge and terrific communication and organisation, would always use Bellingham Safaris to organise our wildlife exploring adventures.

What an unbelievable experience. From the planning stages, to the journey itself, our holiday could not have been better. I recommend Bellingham Safaris - without hesitation - to anyone looking for an unforgettable getaway without any of the hassles that often accompany a trip either locally or abroad.

I give Bellingham Safaris the highest possible recommendation. They responded quickly to all my questions and designed the perfect trip for a person who had rather unusual requests (most people traveling to Africa don't put aardvarks and pangolins at the top of their wish lists!). It was my first experience dealing with a non-U.S. safari company and I would never have believed how easy it turned out to be making all my arrangements via emails. They use top quality guides in the camps - I watched other guides coming to those chosen for me by Bellingham to learn the best places to see the animals. I have been to Africa many times and this trip stands out!

The arrangements made for me were absolutely first class. I was met at every stop AND I was treated like a VIP! Tswalu Kalahari Camp had been told exactly what I hoped to see and my guide set out to find me my “wish list”. The number of days booked for me at each camp worked out perfectly.

To Simon, our Borneo guide and co-founder of Bellingham Safaris:

Dear Sir: It was a joy and a genuine honor to have been with you on this latest (our third) trip with Bellingham Safaris. Thank you and your staff for the fantastic job you all did on behalf our recent adventure together to the island of Borneo. The accommodations at Bilit Rainforest Lodge, Borneo Rainforest Lodge, and especially Tabin Wildlife Resort were perfect. Our discovery, and gorgeous photographs, of 32 new species of mammals, over 140 new birds, and 7 new snakes (plus many uncounted other amphibians and reptiles and flora species) would not have been possible without your monumental dedication, tireless efforts and super guiding skills!

I would like to share with any potential traveler(s) who may be interested in an expedition or journey with Bellingham Safaris, that the real treasure of such a proposed trip is the honor of being in the “bush” with Simon himself! I’ve said this about very few people: If I was the Secretary General of the United Nations, rather than just having World Heritage Sites, I would institute the title of “World Heritage Human Being.”

Simon’s authentic love of our natural world is both intoxicating and inspiring; his enthusiasm to share with others his vision of a better life for all who dwell upon this "pale-blue dot" hurtling through space is inspirational beyond words; and his selfless and unwavering dedication to the welfare of all sentient beings upon our planet, our stunningly beautiful planet, is without equal!

Thank you

We arrived back in the UK full of wonderful memories from our trip with you in Uganda. We all loved our time with you and were delighted by the engagement and commitment you showed both to us having an unforgettable experience and also pointing out the desperate need for conservation efforts and the role we can play in facilitating this

We heartily thanked the Bellingham organization for the whole India trip, all the organization and various experiences from the wildlife, scenery, cuisine, social, religious, historical and cultural point of views, were fantastic. Indrajit’s (guide) organization on the whole trip, was spotless to say the least, so we owe him a big standing applause for that. And all the attentions, food and lodging at the various lodges and hotels were superb. We had immense luck with the wildlife sightings and Indra put us always in the right spot, especially for viewing the Royal Bengal Tiger and the other emblematic species that thrive in the four National Parks we visited. We look forward to future excursions with the Belligham Team.

Rafael Hoogesteijn, DVM, M.Sc.