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Danielle at Rhino Africa was spectacular in her trip planning for us! From day one a year ago she asked us what we were looking for and turned it into a first class trip! The travel, safaris, parks,... See more
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My family of four had an amazing safari in Botswana organised by Justine Ryan at Rhino Africa. We stayed in 3 different lodges all run by the wonderful people at African Bush Camps with a post safari... See more
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We had a fantastic experience with Rhino Africa as designed by Daniella Fraser our agent. It was second to none of our travels over the past 2 decades. We fell in love with South Africa a year ago Ma... See more
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...a passion for people, a passion for wildlife and a passion for the magnificent landscapes of Africa. Established in 2004, Rhino Africa has rapidly become Africa's leading online tour operator bringing over 15,000 guests each year to Africa.
Welcome to Rhino Africa!
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- Authentic African travel experiences
- Tailor-made advice and itinerary planning and booking
- Personalised, hand-picked experiences
- First-hand knowledge and service excellence
- Based in Cape Town, we are African travel experts
- Leaving a legacy of positive change in Africa
- Community upliftment and wildlife conservation
- Financial protection and price guarantee
- Safety and peace of mind through financial protection, price guarantee, and personal support
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103 Francis St, Zonnebloem, 7925, Cape Town, South Africa
- +27 21 469 2600
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- www.rhinoafrica.com
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Trip of a lifetime
We recently returned from an incredible journey through South Africa and Zimbabwe, and Rhino Africa exceeded our expectations from beginning to end.
Everything Janine arranged was exceptionally well planned and seamless. Our drivers were always on time, transfers were effortless, and the flight schedules and timing worked perfectly. The additional properties she selected for us outside of our original travel package were outstanding, and the level of service we experienced throughout the trip was exceptional.
What impressed us most was Janine herself. She was communicative, responsive, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the entire planning process, making what could have been a complicated itinerary feel completely effortless.
This truly became the trip of a lifetime, and having everything so thoughtfully organized allowed us to simply enjoy each destination and experience.
We would highly recommend Rhino Africa, and especially Janine, to anyone planning a trip to Africa. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again when it’s time to plan our next African adventure.
Thank you, Janine, for helping make this journey so unforgettable!
August 14, 2026
Reply from Rhino Africa
Hello Larry,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear your journey was everything you hoped for.
It’s especially wonderful to hear your kind words about Janine. Her care, knowledge and attention to detail are a huge part of what makes the journey from planning to travelling so special, and we’ll be sure to share your feedback with her.
Thank you again for trusting us with such an important trip. We’d love to welcome you back when you’re ready for your next African adventure!
Warm regards,
The Rhino Africa team
Excellent organization
Excellent organization, we have been very satisfied with the program.
Excellent holidays
We recommend this Tour Operator
August 11, 2026
Reply from Rhino Africa
Hello Gian,
Thank you for your kind words. We are grateful for the recommendation.
We hope to hear from you when you're ready to return.
Thank you again, Gian.
Kind regards
The Rhino Africa team
Every detail was perfect
Every detail was perfect. Incredible itinerary, incredible choice of lodging, incredible experience! Could not have been better!
June 1, 2026
Reply from Rhino Africa
Hello Shelley,
Thank you so much; it's wonderful to know you loved the choices and the experience overall.
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and rating us with five wonderful stars.
Thank you very, very much.
With our kindest regards
The Icon Expeditions and Rhino Africa team
Great Experience with Rhino Africa
Our experience with Rhino Africa and our agent, Celeste, was great. Planning an African safari can feel overwhelming, but was a breeze with the company. Here is why I highly recommend them for your trip to Botswana, just like ours in July:
Stress-Free Planning: Celeste handled all the heavy lifting and put together a perfect itinerary.
Responsive Communication: She was quite responsive and incredibly helpful with all of our questions.
Spot-On Accommodations: The lodge recommendations were exactly what we were looking for.
Seamless Logistics: Every single transfer and flight went off without a hitch.
July 28, 2026
Reply from Rhino Africa
Hello John,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re so pleased to hear that Celeste made the planning of your safari feel easy.
So lovely to know the service choices made for an incredible time away, and that the logistics gave you a relaxed, easy time.
Thank you again for choosing us. We hope to have the pleasure of helping you plan another African adventure in the future!
Warm regards,
The Rhino Africa team
Kenya/Tanzania Trip
This was our second trip to Africa - This trip was to Kenya and Tanzania. Every aspect of the trip was excellent!!! Thanks again to Rhino Africa, and to Allison Bothma in particular for planning this trip for us.
August 10, 2026
Reply from Rhino Africa
Thank you so much, Bob, for returning to Africa with us and for trusting Rhino Africa with your second journey. It is wonderful to hear that your time in Kenya and Tanzania was such a success.
We’re especially pleased to know that Allison was able to bring the trip together so seamlessly for you. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her.
Thank you again for choosing Rhino Africa, and we hope there will be a third African adventure somewhere on the horizon!
The Rhino Africa team
Namibia Roundtrip
Everything was well organized
Saskia was very kind, helpful and skilled
Nothing to complain, definitely our first address when we may plan our next trip to Africa
Many thanks
August 7, 2026
Reply from Rhino Africa
Dear Familie Löffler,
Thank you very much for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that everything was so well organised and that Saskia made your journey smooth and enjoyable.
It means a great deal to know that you would choose Rhino Africa again for your next adventure. We’ll be sure to share your lovely feedback with Saskia.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Africa whenever the time comes!
Warm regards,
The Rhino Africa Team
An incredible experience!
An incredible experience!
Rhino Africa organized a trip to Namibia for us that was perfect in every way. The itinerary and the selected locations were extremely varied and showed us the full diversity of the country.
All accommodations were of high to very high quality, and we were welcomed warmly and kindly everywhere we went. Everything matched the descriptions exactly—and much of it even exceeded our expectations.
Logistically, everything went smoothly as well: The rental car from Europcar was in impeccable condition, and the pickup process was hassle-free and reliable.
We will definitely book with Rhino Africa again. They are an absolutely professional and trustworthy partner for trips to Africa.
August 5, 2026
Reply from Rhino Africa
Dear Familie Brunner,
Thank you very much for sharing such a wonderful account of your journey. We’re delighted to hear that you experienced Namibia's incredible variety.
It’s especially pleasing to know that everything came together smoothly, from the accommodation to the car rental and the logistics in between. We know how much these details contribute to a truly relaxing journey.
Thank you again for placing your trust in us. Knowing that you would choose to travel with us again means a great deal, and we look forward to helping you plan your next African adventure.
Warm regards,
The Rhino Africa team
Ian Kriek organizes incredible trips and provides great support!
My experience with Rhino Africa has been stellar every single time. Ian Kriek has organized truly remarkable trips for me to over 6 countries in the past several years. Each experience has been unique and will be remembered as adventures of a lifetime. I'm grateful to be able to work with someone who has such a vast knowledge of so many different countries from the lodges to the safari experience, food and beyond. Ian is a delight to work with! Planning these trips has been fun and the process has been nothing but smooth sailing. He has also been a great source of support during my travels and I will be forever indebted to him for that. Rhino Africa is a unicorn in the industry and I highly recommend them!
July 15, 2026
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Reply from Rhino Africa
Dear Tamara,
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful feedback. To have been part of so many of your African adventures over the years is a real privilege, and we’re delighted to know that each journey has brought something different and memorable.
It’s wonderful to hear how much you have enjoyed working with Ian. His knowledge, care and enthusiasm clearly shine through, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with him.
Thank you for continuing to place your trust in Rhino Africa. We’re incredibly grateful to have been part of your travels across so many countries, and we look forward to seeing where your next adventure takes you.
Warm regards,
The Rhino Africa team
Best-ever trip for 3-generation family
Fourth trip to S. Africa and this time, with three generations. All three agree it was the best trip ever. Two outstanding lodges -- Noka Camp and Tuningi Safari Lodge -- both with incredible facilities and magical, up-close wildlife viewing. A favorite experience, this one on foot (!) in the bush, was watching a mother cheetah with her four cubs. At first, she was understandably anxious about our proximity – but the guide somehow put her at ease, and minutes later, we stood there listening to cheetahs purr!
During both the planning stage, and throughout the trip itself, Rhino Africa provided seamless, personalized, top-class service. Highly recommended.
June 21, 2026
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Reply from Rhino Africa
Dear Joan,
It was a wonderful privilege to welcome three generations of your family on your fourth journey with us through South Africa. Returning to Africa together, year after year, and having the opportunity to share these experiences across generations is something we value enormously.
Moments like standing on foot in the open bush and watching a mother cheetah quietly accept your presence, until her purring filled the stillness around you, are the experiences that stay with us long after the journey ends.
Thank you, Joan, for trusting us to be part of another chapter in your family’s travels. We’re truly grateful to have played a small part in creating these memories together, and whenever you are ready for the next adventure, we would be delighted to help bring it to life.
Kind regards,
The Rhino Africa team
Our consultant (Celeste) was friendly
Our consultant (Celeste) was friendly, helpful and promptly responded to all our requests and questions throughout the planning process and during the trip itself. The process of booking and payment was easy.
June 24, 2026
Reply from Rhino Africa
Hello Tony,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that Celeste was helpful and responsive throughout both the planning process and your trip.
It’s also good to know that the process was one of ease for you. Celeste is very happy to know you had a wonderful time.
Thank you again for choosing Rhino Africa, and we hope to have the opportunity to assist you with another African journey in the future.
Warm regards,
The Rhino Africa team
MalaMala: outstanding lodge and experience
We had an outstanding experience from start to finish. Everything was perfectly organized, everything worked exactly as planned, and everyone involved was friendly, professional, and very welcoming.
The current MalaMala camp is exceptional and exceeded our expectations in every way. A special thank you goes to our game drive guide, whose passion, dedication, and determination were truly remarkable. He never stopped looking for wildlife and left no opportunity unexplored, resulting in some incredibly successful and unforgettable animal sightings.
We highly recommend both this travel organizer and the MalaMala experience. Thank you for an unforgettable trip!
July 25, 2026
Reply from Rhino Africa
Hi Chris,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re so pleased to hear that your journey went smoothly from beginning to end and that MalaMala exceeded your expectations.
It sounds as though your game drive guide played a particularly important part in making the safari memorable. His commitment to finding wildlife and making the most of every opportunity clearly paid off, and we’re delighted that you were able to enjoy some such remarkable sightings.
Thank you again for choosing Rhino Africa and for your kind recommendation. We hope to have the pleasure of planning another African adventure for you in the future.
Kind regards,
The Rhino Africa team
Danielle at Rhino Africa from Cape Town to Mozambique!
Danielle at Rhino Africa was spectacular in her trip planning for us! From day one a year ago she asked us what we were looking for and turned it into a first class trip! The travel, safaris, parks, food and people we met were carefully selected and exceeded our expectations. CapeTown, Kruger and Gorongosa are a must, use Danielle, trust me, and her!!
July 21, 2026
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Reply from Rhino Africa
Hello Dave,
Having you trust us with such a momentous journey across Southern Africa has been an absolute pleasure.
The route you chose, from the vibrant coast of Cape Town and the classic bushveld of Kruger to the pristine wilderness of Gorongosa, creates such a remarkable tapestry of landscapes. It is wonderful to know every lodge, meal, and encounter along the way matched the vision you had when planning began a year ago. Guests like you make curating these deep-wilderness itineraries deeply rewarding.
May the memories of the wild stay with you until your next adventure calls.
Kind regards,
The Rhino Africa team
Brilliant Botswana Safari
My family of four had an amazing safari in Botswana organised by Justine Ryan at Rhino Africa. We stayed in 3 different lodges all run by the wonderful people at African Bush Camps with a post safari trip to Mozambique. Justine curated the trip including all transfers so that everything ran seemlessly. Thanks to Rhino Africa and African Bush Camps we have memories to last a lifetime. I can wholeheartedly recommend them.
June 29, 2026
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Reply from Rhino Africa
Hello Sonja,
Bringing your family together for an adventure through Botswana’s wildest corners and Mozambique’s tranquil coastline is a true privilege.
Navigating multiple lodges across vast regions requires effortless harmony behind the scenes, so hearing that every charter, transfer, and transition flowed without a hitch is fantastic. The teams across the camps take immense pride in hosting families, and knowing their genuine hospitality left such a lasting impression on all four of you means the world.
Your trust in having Justine craft the details of your family’s journey is deeply appreciated. May the spirit of the bush and the warmth of the coast stay with you all for years to come.
Kind regards,
The Rhino Africa team
Unforgettable moments
Booking process was good, excellent welcome at the airport and at unique camps. Our guide Wilson was outstanding and gave us many additional chances to explore Tanzania’s wildlife, culture and people. Besides that, the flight back from Kogatende Airstrip was less than poor: uninformed staff, delays and a 2 hour stop between. But this was not the responsibility of Rhino Africa.
July 31, 2026
Reply from Rhino Africa
Dear Mr P,
Hearing how Wilson broadened your horizon through intimate encounters with Tanzania’s rich wildlife and local communities brings us tremendous joy. Your openness to taking those extra off-the-beaten-track opportunities created a truly special journey, and we appreciate you trusting our team to design these moments for you.
We acknowledge the frustration caused by the disruption on your return flight from Kogatende. Even when third-party air partners operate independently, smooth transit remains an essential part of the travel experience, and we sincerely value your candid feedback regarding those ground staff and delay issues.
Thank you for choosing to explore East Africa with us and for sharing your thoughtful insights. We look forward to welcoming you back to the continent's wild spaces in the future.
Kind regards,
The Rhino Africa team
The staff made the experience great
The staff made the experience great!
Obviously the location, the lodge itself and the facilitates are amazing, but what made the experience so amazing were the team that looked after us in particular or guide Cobert and tracker Life.
Justine, was also amazing, I know I'm not and easy customer, that coupled with the multiple changes I made, she handled in her stride. At the end of the day the experience she built for us exceeded my expectations.
Thank you to everyone that was part of our trip and experience
July 10, 2026
Reply from Rhino Africa
Dear Greg,
Fine-tuning an itinerary until every single detail lands just right is all part of shaping a truly memorable escape. Having the flexibility to refine plans along the way ensures the final journey feels effortless once you set foot in the bush. Thank you for your kind words for Justine.
A great guide and tracker team completely transforms time on safari, and Cobert and Life clearly brought the landscape to life with their exceptional keen eyes and deep knowledge. It is fantastic to know that their personal attentiveness, alongside the property itself, elevated your stay into something so remarkable.
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us and allowing us to help bring your vision to life.
Kind regards,
The Icon Expeditions and Rhino Africa team
Rhino Africa organizes a trip of a lifetime
The variety of experiences that Carl Preller arranged was extraordinary and just what we wanted: Namibia sand dunes, pangolin and horn trimming at Rhino Sands, great horseback riding at Ant's Hill, close-up leopard sighting and albino zebra at Londolozi, habituated cheetah and meerkats at magical Tswalu.
July 25, 2026
Reply from Rhino Africa
Hello Elaine,
What a breathtaking collection of moments to carry home. Moving from the vast silence of the Namibian dunes to the intimate conservation efforts at Rhino Sands and the enchanted landscapes of Tswalu makes for an unforgettable journey across Southern Africa. Experiencing such rare wildlife encounters, alongside the freedom of riding through the bush at Ant’s Hill, captures the true spirit of an African safari.
Placing your trust in us to curate such a deeply personal and diverse itinerary is an absolute honour. We are immensely appreciative of the opportunity to help bring your vision to life, and we hope these extraordinary memories stay with you forever.
Kind regards,
The Icon Expeditions and Rhino Africa team
wonderfully planned itinerary
Daniela did a super job planning out a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Africa for our travel party of 8. The properties were top notch, the flights and transfers were planned just right, the guides and staff were friendly and helpful. I highly recommend!
July 11, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Rhino Africa
Hello Shawn,
Gathering a group of eight for a sweeping African expedition creates a shared dynamic that few other journeys can match. Coordinating remote wilderness stays, fluid transfers, and daily outings for a large party requires complete precision, so knowing the whole journey unfolded so effortlessly is fantastic news.
Your trust in placing such a significant group adventure in our hands is deeply appreciated. May the memories created around the safari table spark stories for many years to come.
Kind regards,
The Rhino Africa team
We had an absolutely incredible trip …
We had an absolutely incredible trip to South Africa (Cape town followed by sabi sands) organised by our travel operator Danielle. Everything ran seamlessly from start to finish, with a perfect balance of planned activities and free time, and every detail thoughtfully arranged. The accommodations were excellent—especially Elephant Plains, which was the highlight of our honeymoon
July 14, 2026
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Reply from Rhino Africa
Hello Vishal,
What a privilege to play a part in marking such a monumental chapter in your lives. Toasting to your new beginning amidst the coastal majesty of the Cape and the untamed magic of the bush creates memories that endure long after returning home. Knowing your time together unfolded so effortlessly brings immense joy to our entire team.
We hold your trust in exceptionally high regard and wish you both a lifetime of spectacular journeys together.
Kind regards,
The Rhino Africa team
Exceptional trip planning experience!
Rhino Africa planned and executed a trip for my husband and me to South Africa and Botswana. From the beginning, Tara Beckett was responsive to my requests and questions. The plan for game drives and city visits turned out wonderfully. We experienced lovely camps with wonderful service and people and amazing food. The guides were very knowledgable, kind and helped us have amazing animal viewing experiences. Our city guides also so knowledgeable and catered the tours to our interests and timing. Overall, I would highly recommend booking your trip to Africa with this local company who is very experienced with safari camps and local guides.
May 1, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Rhino Africa
Hello Rebecca,
What a joy it was to help bring your time in Southern Africa to life. Hearing about those incredible moments in the bush and how seamlessly your time flowed between the wilderness and the city is deeply rewarding.
Guests like you make what we do an absolute pleasure. We are so glad to have been part of such a special journey, and we hope the memories of the safari landscape stay with you and your husband for years to come.
Should the wilderness call you back to our side of the world, we would be delighted to welcome you again.
Kind regards,
The Rhino Africa Team
Unforgattable days in Africa
We enjoyed a wonderful trip which was perfectly planed by Jan. Everything went well. He took a great choice of lodges and activities.
July 18, 2026
Reply from Rhino Africa
Hello Yvonne,
Thank you for your kind review.
We're so pleased to hear you had a wonderful trip and that everything went smoothly. We'll be sure to pass your compliments on to Jan.
We appreciate you travelling with us and hope to welcome you back again.
Warm regards,
The Rhino Africa team
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