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Posted on David & Sian HarrisTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had the absolute pleasure of working with Zani from Zalu Tours and Safaris to plan our three-week trip through Cape Town, Kruger, and Victoria Falls, and we couldn’t recommend her more highly. From start to finish, Zani was incredible. She took the time to really get to know us and understand the type of trip we were after, and thoughtfully considered every detail to ensure it was perfectly tailored to us. Her local knowledge was invaluable, and her recommendations consistently exceeded our expectations. She provided a range of beautiful accommodation options and guided us in choosing what suited us best, making the whole process feel easy and enjoyable. She was always friendly, responsive, and a pleasure to communicate with. Her passion for the bush truly shone through. Zani gave excellent advice on where to stay in Kruger and how long to spend in each location, which meant we experienced a variety of ecosystems and had the most incredible wildlife sightings. Seeing the Big Five was such a highlight and something we’ll never forget. We’re so grateful for everything she did to make our trip so special. When we return, we will absolutely be booking with Zani again. She is an absolute pleasure to work with.Posted on Zoey ChristensenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Zanelle was the most amazing and accommodating tour manager I could have asked for. She went above and beyond. She took all our calls and questions before hand, helped us make changes when I had specific and last minute changes to the itinerary. The hotels she booked were all top notch. The Cape Town hotel was quaint and has fantastic sunsets and fantastic food. The safari spots were so fun and I loved the variation. I wanted to change my horseback riding because I wanted to canter, and Zanelle was able to find a beautiful ride through a winery for me where I cantered several times, while my family enjoyed wine tasting elsewhere, but close by, so I could meet up with them afterwards. That attention to detail and care meant the world. Zanelle - while literally giving birth, also helped me find a second horseback place while I was already in South Africa, where I got to go on a horseback safari while my family did the regular safari. That was an insane ask and she really pulled it off. The safaris were insane! I saw everything except hyenas at the two safari locations. I am glad we split up because the first location we didn't see any lions, but the second location we saw a family of NINE lions!! We also saw rhinos fighting, and giraffes, and even a zebra giving birth. We saw an elusive leopard and her days-old baby. This experience was once in a lifetime and gave me and my family memories we'll never forget. I would highly recommend Zanelle and Zalu Tours and Safaris if you want an easy and seamless planning process, no stress, and a fantastic vacation.Posted on Andri RoodtTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the best experience with Zanelle on safari in Pilanesberg. She spotted all our favourite animals! She is extremely professional, friendly and has a Vast knowledge of wildlife behaviour. We encountered a elephant that was particularly interested in investigating us and our vehicle, Zanelle firmly requested of this huge animal not to scratch or tip over our vehicle, the elephant stopped, listened and casually walked away!! We stunned at how calmly Zanelle handled the situation! I recommend any safari with Zanelle and Zalu Tours!Posted on Angela ChooTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you are thinking of going on safari, I would highly recommend Zanelle! I went on my first safari with her and I was thoroughly spoilt - from the good food and the great lodging to the greatest experience of my life. Zanelle holds great respect for wildlife - she understands the animals and their behaviour, and most importantly, keeps both you and the animals safe while on game drives/walks. She's also an excellent spotter even going so far as to be able to identify an eagle flying while she's driving. During the tour, she also cooked amazing dishes for us on the braai (multi-faceted woman!!) taking into account our likes/dislikes. I can't wait to go again but I'll only ever do it with the best. And the best is Zanelle!Posted on Shea O'HaraTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been on the three separate safaris and Zanelle has made each one an unforgettable experience. Her technical expertise in the bush and knowledge of wildlife is second to none, but what truly sets her apart is her passion. On the last day of my first trip to South Africa, we were having pretty bad luck with sightings the whole day. We even pushed lunch to the very end of the day in hopes of seeing something first, to no avail. We decided to call it a day and have a quick meal before leaving the park. As we were heading to the restaurant, I overheard someone mention seeing a clan of hyenas about 15 minutes away. It seemed like only Zanelle and I had heard this, and she could have easily disregarded it and continued to the restaurant as planned. Instead, she asked the group if anyone was interested in trying their luck with the hyenas, but only my father and I were game. Without a second thought, she brought the both of us to go find them, while the rest of the group preferred to have their lunch. We managed to find the den and it turned out to be the best sighting of the entire trip. Zanelle was more than happy to skip her own lunch just so that we would have a chance at seeing the hyenas, which happen to be my favourite animal and which made this sighting even more magical. This safari was initially supposed to be a one-off trip, but the amazing experience that we had thanks to Zanelle going above and beyond made us come back twice, and each time was even better than the last. It is rare to make actual, lasting friendships on holiday, but that is truly the case with Zanelle, and I would only ever go on safari with her. If you want a once (3 times and counting for me) in a lifetime experience which is educational, meaningful and loads of fun, you cannot go wrong with Zanelle and Zalu tours.Posted on SeanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Zanelle was my guide when I first went on a safari and she made such an impression that I went back and arranged for a private tour with her. I had the bonus of her husband Luke, also an excellent guide, joining us and it was the best experience ever. She is extremely eagle-eyed and spots the most obscure things - we had great sightings. During the private tour, she really took care of all our needs and interests - taking us wherever we wanted to see what we wanted. I recommended her to a friend and my brother-in-law and his wife. My son (who was with me the first two times) also went back to her with his wife and EVERYBODY was more than happy. I am hoping to go again, and if I do, Zanelle will be my only choice!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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