We had such an amazing experience thanks to Geraldine at BHS Safari. Everything was really well organized and felt very personal to us from the beginning. Our trip between Victoria Falls and... See more
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BHS excelled again! They put together a multi-stop itinerary for us in May that covered a wide-ranging experience in the South African safari area that includes Kruger Park as well as adjacen... See more
Well you've definitely hit the ball right out of the park... AGAIN! Both Londolozi and Singita Sweni were phenomenal, from arrival to departure. Not only was the game viewing breathtaking, and the su... See more
We've used BHS twice now for our bushveld trips and would definitely recommend their services. They provided us with a variety of different bushveld options within our budget also taking into account... See more
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We are matchmakers and curators of unique and personal African experiences. We are a leading boutique safari business, driven by purpose and a belief that ecotourism plays a key role in the preservation of our most cherished habitats and species.
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26 Black Harrier, Raptors View, 1380, Hoedspruit, South Africa
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- bretthorley.com
We will be recommending to everyone wanting to go on a safari of a lifetime…
From start to finish the BHS team were brilliant. They were recommended by a colleague and we will be recommending them too, for anyone looking to help make the booking process smooth, easy and perfect. The lodge we stayed at was honestly the most beautiful place with wonderful staff. It made our honeymoon an unforgettable experience.
Bret and his team organised the most…
Bret and his team organised the most wonderful safari. Every detail was though through and we will have memories to last a lifetime from this incredible experience. I couldn't recommend the BHS team any higher.
S. Africa-Thabamati Safari-Zambia-Zimbabwe
We traveled to S. Africa-Thabamati-Zambia-Zimbabwe June 2023 with parents (70s) and teenage children. We used BHS Safari and worked closely with Rosemary for over a year as she curated our dream vacation into a reality. Using BHS allowed us to feel like we had someone overseeing and coordinating the many moving pieces. All transportation from airport-hotels - tours, flights within Africa and suggestions for tours were easily managed by Rosey. The hotels/lodges she suggested were excellent. She was available to answer questions and confirm tours as needed throughout our trip. The Safari at Thabamati (highly recommend )was the highlight of our trip as was our visit to Victoria Falls. We look forward to a trip to Africa again and will definitely use BHS to create our next adventure.
Wonderful Experience!
Our Safari trip which was arranged by BHS and Rosey in particular, was the experience of a lifetime. Our entire trip went exactly according to plan, with every detail being covered. The advice given, the timely responses and planning before we left, made it so easy to just enjoy every minute! And we certainly did! Thank you to BHS, and Rosey and Brett in particular.
10/10!
Phenomenal experience with BHS for our honeymoon. They are punctual, capable, and very personable. There were so many personal touches that made the experience complete. Highly recommend these guys. They're pros! 10/10.
BHS did a good job collaborating with…
BHS did a good job collaborating with me on designing my first trip to Africa, with walking safari experiences being at the heart of what I wanted. Setting up all of my tickets, and making reservations for me at the camps they recommended seemed easy for them. They checked in with me at each juncture of my trip, and being a single woman traveling solo, I very much appreciated this.
Communication with Rosey was spotty, and did not feel organized. Half was through WhatsApp and the other half through email - this became problematic when payments were occurring. A pretty major accounting error occurred - and was corrected ultimately, along with profuse apologies - but could have been prevented with a much more organized process around communication overall, and perhaps ReQuiRing a phone call to ensure all is clarified and both parties are on the same page, in terms of payments.
Overall, this was a solid company that seems to know their biz. Check out Walking Safaris by Brett Horley.
We had the most amazing trip thanks to Brett Horley Safaris
We had the most amazing trip thanks to BHS, 3 nights at Serondella in Thornybush, 3 nights at Lion Sands and 2 nights at Mala Mala in the Sabi Sands, it was a feast of wildlife and a wonderful combination of expert guiding and awesome accommodation. The highlight if one had to pick would be Serondella, amazing team with TJ as expert guide and the accommodation and food next level, small team of special people welcome you and attention to detail sublime, thanks Rosey and Brett
BHS & team come highly recommended
We've used BHS twice now for our bushveld trips and would definitely recommend their services. They provided us with a variety of different bushveld options within our budget also taking into account flight schedules etc. We settled on Notten's lodge which turned out to be an amazing experience.
Thanks BHS team
9 safaris with BHS - best in class
I’ve done several safaris with BHS, across 4 different countries. This time I went to find Giza, the melanistic leopard in Laikipia. I had 3 separate magnificent sightings of her. The whole trip was super smooth, from start to finish. My guide in Laikipia knows Brett personally, which just added a great personal touch to the experience. BHS come with my full backing and recommendation. I know them personally, and having been lucky enough to go on many safaris over the years, I see no reason to ever book through anyone else.
BHS | Serondella
As Always Rosey and Brett made our booking and stay seamless. Serondella great lodge, beautiful interiors and spacious family suites.
Perfect communication
Perfect communication
Perfect understanding of what we needed.
Perfect company Brett amd Rosey went all the way to make sure my overseas guests were looked after in the most detail i ever experienced....having been an tour safari company 25 years ago...
Great respect
Thank you Brett and Rosey
Excellent choice (first time safarists)
Was introduced by a friend to Brett and the team at BHS and they were great! It was my partner and I’s first experience at safari so they guided us through everything and provided us a great service throughout. Sahara kept us up to date very promptly and communication was great throughout. The camp we selected was great value for money and really exceeded our expectations. Really recommend!
BHS Safari Co does NAMIBIA!
BHS Safari Co. helped us organize a fantastic 12 day adventure through Southern Namibia - old historic mining towns swallowed up by dunes, stargazing in one fo the world's most famous places to stargaze, climbed the iconic "Big Daddy" dune in Sossusvlei at sunrise, walked the "dead pan" with in "dead vlei" with an eerie mist lifting....and gazed into the Fish River Canyon, the third largest canyon in the world. You can't go wrong with BHS - they tailor the experience to YOU! They work within your budget. And they know how to find those unique and "one of kind" places to stay that are off the beaten path. Our family has gone on so many adventures organized by BHS...life long memories that are absolutely priceless! BHS IS THE REAL DEAL!
Stunning experience, perfected by BHS
Two of us stayed at the Shindzela tented camp in Timbavati reserve for three nights. It was an absolutely stunning experience made up of six game drives, thanks to BHS organizing the transfers to enable us to get the afternoon drive on arrival day and morning drive of our departure day. BHS was incredibly helpful in helping us identify the correct reserve and accommodation to meet our desires. And clearly very knowledgeable; as were able to help with all our questions and queries. Also all very friendly and quick to respond - thank you so much to Sahara, Rosey and Brett!
We also hugely recommend Timbavati reserve, the game drivers work wonderfully together to get you the best experiences whilst ensuring the animals care is kept as the top priority. For us Shindzela camp was wonderful, staff were so friendly, amazing food and service. And Johan the driver was ridiculously knowledgeable and Kazwell the spotter had unreal sighting skills!
Best experience by far for both of us; definite must do!
The staff at BHS was VERY helpful and…
The staff at BHS was VERY helpful and patient as I planned a complicated trip for a work event to South Africa. The answered all of my questions and made everything so easy. There were no slip ups at all the entire trip. I would use them again! And recommend them to friends!
Excellent service from BHS Safari Co on…
Excellent service from BHS Safari Co on all fronts and exceeded my expectations. Great company to work with.
Fabulous Safari
Fabulous Safari, saw so many wildlife that are difficult to see at anytime.
Well curated tour and arrangements
Brilliant service, great team to help and advise
A++++++
BHS Safaris have booked several trips…
BHS Safaris have booked several trips for us, and we have never been disappointed! We have traveled to several provinces with them WC, KZN, and NW - everything has been extremely high quality with great customer service.
3 days in paradise!
On the advice of Maki Shahali from BHS Safari, we spent 3 nights at the Arathusa Lodge. This was magic! We saw the Big Five several times. Leopard, rhino, lions and elephant is what we saw the most. Giraffs, Buffalos, wild dogs were there as well.
A fantastic moment!
Bravo...
BHS is NONE OTHER than the BEST!
Our family has been using BHS Co for several years now. BHS has provided opportunities for our family that we would NEVER have found on our own - whether it be a unique hidden away safari lodge to private guided wild life conservation encounters. BHS has always strived to tailor and match the experience with the desires of our family with a level of personal attention that no other safari travel company has matched. Regardless of whether you want to spend a lot of money or have a tight budget, BHS will work with YOU to plan out the best safari experience affordable to you. BHS negotiates the best possible rates for its clients and will go the extra mile to ensure that your experience is beyond what you expected or paid for. We have yet to experience this level of service with another company! The little added touches are so special - each time we have arrived on safari, there is a special hand written note from BHS with some memento for the trip (water bottle, hat, book, etc)...and each small token has been hand picked to match the safari experience. Its the little "touches" and the personal attention that make BHS are "go to" travel company for all of our safari planning....and it is BHS as our "go to" travel company to ensure that we are going to get amazing, life long memories. From professional to personal, BHS is the way to go!
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