Mariska and Rika - owners of eXplore Plus Travel
eXplore Plus Travel & Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2004)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Mid-range & luxury tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $5,208 to $27,774 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
Exceptional service all the way, excellent & knowledgable guides, competitive price
We received just the best service ever from eXplore Plus Travel. As opposed to their competitors, the initial quote wasn't just a single line with a price, but included flight costs, airport taxes, optional extras ie Balloon safaris and advice on tips, drinks along the way etc. This helped us tremendously with budgeting and we were able to add on a few days afterwards to relax on the beach in Zanzibar - highly recommend this!! Every hotel was described in detail with photographs and everything was exactly as they portrayed. The tour was very well organised. Your bags were delivered to your room, collected in the morning and you knew exactly what the program was.
Our guide was amazing. They use professional and experienced guides and well maintained vehicles that are washed and cleaned every day! The guides stay in touch with each other, to maximise your game viewing. We saw absolutely everything - 3 cheetahs in one day plus leopard, lion feasting on a fresh kill, rhino, elephant, zebra and wildebeest galore...including 3 crossings! What an honour to see wildlife in their natural habitat - such respect for the animals by the guides! A bucket list adventure that far exceeded my expectations and I can unreservedly recommend eXplore Plus Travel.
Email David Bullock | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very very efficient and friendly
A few extra days on the tour would be perfect. A rest on day 1 would be ideal before setting off on excursions especially when there are mid night flights from SA.
Time for withdrawing local currency is important.
Otherwise the service everywhere was excellent.
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Email lilian mute | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
The tour company exceeded our expectations,kept time and were well organized in all aspects. I never used the emergency contact line that I was given. They made my trip to three countries successfull
Email Kim Lings | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fun and fabulous
Hi Rika and Naomi
I just want to say a big thank you for arranging our Lesotho trip. I can honestly say that Lesotho totally exceeded any expectations I had. Our guide Steven (also known as Captain) was absolutely fabulous and totally made our trip so memorable. The lodge is really gorgeous and I would highly recommend it to future clients. The food was really good, great service, wonderful staff, very comfortable rooms and the surrounding landscape absolutely beautiful and so relaxing. We wish we stayed and extra night so was really thankful we added in the 3rd night.
Regards
Kim
Email Deon | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Generally very good service and well organised tour , fast response to queries.
Explore plus tour to Tanzania to see the wildebees migration was well worth the money we spent! Explore plus provides a professional service yet makes everyone on the tour feel welcome. We were met at the airport by Rika to see us off and she introduced us to our tour leader Bennie.
Explore plus gave us good upfront information on what and how to pack.
The tour duration was good and covered everything promised, a longer stay at Ngorogoro would have been nice but we understand that that would make the tour price a lot higher. The hot air balloon excursion was really exciting, definately worth it. It gave us a different perspective of the area and seeing the animals from above was great.
Our tour leader was great , he made sure that all our needs were met, he even arranged a cake for our 50th wedding anneversary.
The accomodation , food and vehicles provided was very good. The driver of our vehicle was very good and he made sure that we saw a river crossing. We would have liked to have had some time for souvenier shopping in Tanzania at the end of the tour, but due to the delay of our flight (outside of Explore plus control) from Serengeti to Arusha we missed the oppertunity.
So well organised, attention to detail. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole itinerary
The whole tour was amazing- From the meet & greet at the airport to our farewell dinner.
Our guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable , Emmy went above the call of duty and he was a pleasure to have around.
I cannot fault a thing, we were blown away by Rwanda and its people - the accommodation and food was top class - I will definitely travel with Explore plus again -
Email LEONORA | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Serengeti Safari - Every aspect planned to perfection
One of the things I loved about travelling with eXplore Plus is that they plan every aspect of the trip in the greatest detail. From hotels and lodges, meals and snacks, to guides and vehicles. Everything is pre-planned and executed according to plan. The safari guides they use are experienced, knowledgeable and kind. The vehicles are spotless every morning, even after the most dusty drive the day before. I loved the feeling of being part of a well-oiled machine. And then to see so much of nature in the comfort and safety of a well-maintained vehicle - nothing can beat the awe of being in the midst of a huge herd of Wildebeest and Zebra, or watching a Cheetah with five cubs on the lookout for food. This was an experience of a lifetime.
Email Marinda en Braam | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent
Incredible experience! Friendly and knowledgeable guides, great transportation, excellent accommodation with far too much delicious food. The whole program went smoothly. We were always on time everywhere.... even at viewings!!! Not to mention the surprises in the bush. Would recommend it to anyone. Absolutely one of our adventure HIGHLIGHTS!
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Email Elmarie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
It was a great tour, accommodation was excellent and tour guides did their utmost so that we could see the gorillas and chimpanzees.
Email Brian | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent , regular communication and full details of trip booked provided.
The Rovos Rail trip from Vic Falls to Pretoria was excellent and excursions well planned. Catering and service on board were world class.