Travel Butlers are specialists in tailor-made safari holidays. We are based in the United Kingdom, and all of our consultants are experts with at least 10 years experience of travel in Africa. Our aim is to use our specialist knowledge and professional approach to help our clients find their own perfect safari holiday.
Many thanks for your feedback, and I am pleased to hear that overall you had a good experience and enjoyed your trip to South Africa. We always welcome constructive feedback, and I would like to address the points that you raise:
1) We can only apologise for the delay in sending your travel documents – unfortunately Tracey was away on business when you paid your balance and was unable to review the vouchers and guest information until her return. Our records show that we emailed your documents out 6 weeks before you travelled.
2) Whilst we do always request the most appropriate room for our guests, Madikwe Safari Lodge prefers not to confirm particular camps at the time of booking as they reserve the right to move guests to accommodate large groups, last minute bookings or to allow for renovation and maintenance. We are sorry for any disappointment you felt due to not getting a room at your preferred camp, however this is not something that we would have been able to confirm in advance in this instance.
3) We are always looking to see how we can further help first timers get the most from their first safari experience, however I am not quite sure what your concern is here - all of the rangers at Madikwe Safari Lodge are experienced in tracking wildlife for photography and they love to talk at length about animal behaviour with their guests. Bushwalks are generally best confirmed when you are in camp in order to take local weather conditions into account (especially relevant as you were travelling in the rainy season).
4) We are currently reviewing our vouchers and guest information documents to make sure they are as comprehensive as possible, and we will certainly take your feedback into account. We are also looking to provide a mobile app for guests that will make it easier to find the relevant information for each country, property, and service we provide.
Thanks again for your feedback,
Paul Campbell
Managing Director