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Bonnie Bogen

Rwanda, Tanzania, South Africa (September 2024)

Thanks to Kirsty Gordon we had an amazing adventure in September, 2024. Based on a recommendation from a friend, we worked with Kirsty to plan a multi-country trip. Over the course of multiple video conferences, Kirsty listened to our ideas and presented multiple scenarios for us to consider.

She planned out every detail of our trip, leaving nothing to chance, including flights, lodging, tours and transfers. 

One of our highlights was gorilla trekking in Rwanda. It was a mind-blowing experience. The two Tanzanian safaris were fabulous. We concluded our trip in beautiful Cape Town, which for us was an experience not to be missed. The guides working with Kirsty were great. They were knowledgeable, friendly and easy to travel with over multiple days. 

The trip was educational and hit every one of our requirements. We can’t wait to work with Kristy again on our next African adventure!

Simon Dangoor

Garden Route, South Africa (August 2024)

Kirsty created the most wonderful holiday for us through the Western Cape and Garden Route. Her knowledge of the area is unrivalled and it was a pleasure to work with her on planning the trip. The trip itself went perfectly smoothly and she was always on hand and checking in to make sure everything went well. I would highly recommend Anywhere in Africa and I will certainly be using them again in the future.

Alison Counts

Kenya (August 2024)

Kirsty Gordon and the Anywhere in Africa team made our trip better than we could have possibly imagined. She was spot-on in our accommodations and the suggestions on activities. She gave guidance on everything from local customs & tipping to packing. 

I knew our family of 8 is not accustomed to "roughing it" and would prefer our usual creature comforts. But I honestly did not know accommodations this nice were available on safari. We stayed in Kenya. The people were incredibly friendly, helpful and welcoming. The only thing we didn't do well was bring more warm layers for the time of year (late July to early August). But the guides all had blankets in their vehicles and the "camps" even did our laundry. I had just underestimated the amount of time we would be outdoors in the early morning and evenings (the elevation is surprisingly high in many places). 

Kirsty gave us information on a hot air balloon ride/safari. We were not going to do it at first (I hate flying), but it was fantastic! So smooth and peaceful...with wonderful views. It was worth the early morning wake-up. The drive to our balloon in the dark also turned into a game drive. We saw animals in the dark that we did not see elsewhere. We stayed in 2 different places for game drives which gave us 2 different experiences. We loved them both. Certainly, seeing the great migration was amazing. The amount of life that follows that migration is really more incredible. And the locations where we stayed were convenient and felt private. We were not overrun with other tourists. I could definitely go on and on about the trip and Kirsty's planning. I would highly recommend her and going to Kenya. I am sure the other locations in Africa where she sends clients are just as stunning.

Dunn Family

Rwanda and Zimbabwe (April 2024)

We traveled to Rwanda and Zimbabwe this summer and had a fantastic experience. Anywhere in Africa planned everything for us. Kirsty Gordon was terrific!

Shelley Anthony

Tanzania, South Africa (April 2023)

Kirsty was outstanding to work with and certainly set us up for the trip of our lifetime. When we reached out to her, she arranged a time for us to zoom so she could get to know us and hear our dreams for our trip. She listened carefully as she provided us a very basic framework to start and allowed us to have time to look into the itinerary and accommodations.

When we set up the second zoom she listened and made adjustments to our trip. Kirsty planned a trip that included a tree lodge, fabulous tents, gorgeous hotels, and cultural experiences throughout the trip. She provided all the details we would need, checklists, book suggestions, and other possibilities to consider. Once the trip was finalized, she was more than willing to meet with us to go over any questions/concerns we might have had. She rechecked with us on all of the details necessary for the 23-day trip which included several flights, transfers, custom/visa checks, health records and incidentals. Kirsty was so comforting and available if we had any questions during our journey. We truly believe we would not have had this type of experience without the expertise of Kirsty.

Thank you Anywhere In Africa for making our dreams come true!

Paula Clark

South Africa (February 2024)

Our first safari and it surpassed even our wildest dreams. The people - Gwen, Theo, Gora, Oscar and the rest of the staff catered to our every need and desire. 

The wildlife? We saw it all and then some. Gora knew when and where to go to find them. The rains hadn’t arrived yet so it was very dry. By the time we boarded the flight to Cape Town we had checked every box. 

Thank you Kwetswani! You will forever have a piece of our hearts! And thanks to Kirsty at Anywhere in Africa Safaris for finding the right adventure for us!

Julie Lichstein

Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe (February 2024)

Kirsty, the CEO of Anywhere in Africa Safaris, is a thoughtful, masterful, hands-on trip planner. She worked with our group for nearly two years: helping us to decide where we should Safari, and offering us her well considered suggestions about how we should spend our first trip to Africa. Her suggestions were stellar and we had a life-changing trip! Amongst the highlights were: our stay at Giraffe Manor; two Safaris in East Kenya: one at the gorgeous and fabulously staffed Ol Donyo the other at Cottar's 1920; time at the Victoria Falls River Lodge (January was a great time to experience the Falls!), including a swim in Devil's Pool; and wonderful days in Cape Town, at The Silo, which was beautiful, well-located, high touch and fun! We loved our day in the Winelands! In addition to planning a perfect itinerary, Kirsty guided us though each step, ensuring that we had all of our documents, were well-packed, and that our travel was seamless. Her choices, guides, knowledge, and high touch from beginning enabled us to enjoy the trip of a lifetime!

Donah Bajet-Gerona

Zimbabwe, South Africa, Botswana (April 2024)

A big five for Kirsty. She went far and above to make this trip so exciting, fun, comfortable and heartwarming to all the places she arranged for us. I highly recommend checking her out for a great experience of a lifetime. More power to her!

Cecilia Santos

Cape Town, Botswana & Victoria Falls (April 2024)

Planning a trip to Africa is very daunting, but Kirsty from Anywhere in Africa made our trip so incredible and unforgettable. We were treated like VIPs from the moment we landed until the time we left. We didn’t have to worry about a thing at all. 

Kirsty’s attention to detail is unsurpassable. There’s always someone who meets us and takes care of us on our flights and transfers. The accommodations are excellent and the guides are very knowledgeable. Our guide in Cape Town is Glenn, he’s a wealth of information. It was my birthday trip, and Kirsty gave me a wonderful present, a photographer for a day in Cape Town and dinner at Gold Restaurant, which was amazing.

Thank you so much Kirsty for making our visit to Africa so memorable and meaningful 💕

Cindy Kalkomey

Botswana (May 2024)

Our trip to Botswana, orchestrated by Kirsty Gordon and the team at Anywhere in Africa, was nothing short of extraordinary. Kirsty's meticulous planning ensured seamless transfers between camps within the Okavango Delta, including helicopter rides and airport meet-and-greets. Her professionalism and dedication were evident in every aspect of our journey, making for an unforgettable experience. She was always on top of every transfer and camp, ensuring that we were well taken care of every step of the way. We can't recommend Anywhere in Africa highly enough!

Helen Jackson & Family

South African & UK
January 2021
3-Night Itinerary - Singita Ebony

Anywhere in Africa Safaris arranged a first class safari with flights and all transfers within 24 hours of our decision to travel.  

Kirsty is excellent, efficient and always gets her customers the best rates possible.  

There is so much added service using Anywhere in Africa Safaris and one does not pay more! 

Our safari was brilliant and I will continue to use Anywhere in Africa Safaris.

Crowther Family

South Africa
July 2021
2-Night Itinerary - Marataba Explorers Camp

Kirsty made recommendations and dealing with her was a breeze.  

Our favorite lodge was Marataba Explorers Conservation Lodge - we got to ''assist'' in relocating a Giraffe, helped with a buffalo capture, enjoyed incredible Waterberg mountain range.  

Joseph Simmons

USA
July 2021
13-Night Itinerary - Kenya, Zimbabwe & South Africa

From the very beginning of our communications with Kirsty from Anywhere in Africa Safari, we knew our travel was being well planned and that our travel desires were being considered and weaved into a package that would give us the African experience we were looking for.  Every camp that Kirsty booked was different than the other camps so that our Safaris were not a carbon copy of each other.  

All transfers went flawlessly and Kirsty was in communication with us throughout our trip.

Jean Simmons

USA
July 2021
13-Night Itinerary - Kenya, Zimbabwe & South Africa

Kirsty went above and beyond to take care of our ''Once in a Lifetime'' trip to Africa.  She planned every detail and took care of every single thing.  We has some changes during the stay and she re-arranged flights, covid tests, accommodation, tour, etc.  

Kirsty checked in with us everyday and sometimes twice a day! She made our trip absolutely PERFECT!! 

Thank you so much for making this trip beyond MY expectations.

Kirsty's 50th Birthday Donation to Elephant Havens

Botswana
November 2020
Elephant Havens Donation

Hi Kirsty, I would normally write a very professional note telling you that a donation was made in your honor by Sharon Crowther...YIPEE!  Wow, you need to have a birthday more often.  

Thank you Kirsty for spreading the word about our mission and for raising over R15 000 for Elephant Havens in celebration of your 50th-Birthday.  

What would I do without you.  Love you tons.  

Debra Stevens (Co-Founder of Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation)

Jaco and Adrienne Visser

SOUTH AFRICA
OCTOBER 2020
1-NIGHT TWELVE APOSTLES (BABYMOON)

Kirsty should add Babymoon-planner-extraordinaire to her list of services as she pulled off the ultimate weekend for my husband and I.  

We stayed at the 12 Apostles Hotel and she managed to arrange everything within a matter of hours (we're very lastminute.com kind of people).  

Kirsty is super passionate about what she does and we can't wait to arrange our first holiday as a family of 3 with her as our official tour operator.  

THANK YOU AGAIN KIRSTY

Shane and Jennifer Ricketts

SOUTH AFRICA
NOVEMBER 2020
3-NIGHT ITINERARY - CEDERBERG RIDGE

Awesome personalized service.  

Presented good options which offered a variety without being too expensive and therefore made choosing easier.  

Excellent pre-departure communication and post holiday follow-up.  

Highly recommended.

Jake Himmelman

USA
GREAT NEW WEBSITE

Hi Kirsty, the new website is fantastic!  

We are hoping to plan a trip in the next few years.  

Would love to visit South Africa and Botswana.  

We'll keep you posted!

Richard Grobman

USA
April 2020 (moved to 2021)
04-night Itinerary - Botswana

My family and I were really excited to experience the safari that Kirsty Gordon had planned for us through Anywhere in Africa Safaris.  She was extremely patient with us and paid attention to all of the details of our trip.  Unfortunately, our safari was cancelled due to Covid, however Kirsty kept us informed throughout the process and lobbied hard to get our monies refunded.  She responded promptly to all my calls and emails and came through for us exactly as she said she would.  As time went on, I learned that many people who were in my situation were left high and dry by their travel agent.  We were lucky to have been referred to Kirsty and Anywhere in Africa Safaris.  I look forward to working with Kirsty again to plan our safari which we hope to take in 2021!

Meg Squiers Family Trip

USA
MARCH 2020 (MOVED TO FEBRUARY 2021)
14-NIGHT ITINERARY - BOTSWANA

Kirsty Gordon of Anywhere in Africa Safaris saved the day for us.  We were scheduled to travel to South Africa and Botswana in mid-March just as Covid-19 lockdowns, restrictions and closures were beginning to happen, yet our flights and the borders to the countries to which we were traveling had not yet been canceled or closed (meaning our trip insurance would not cover the costs if we decided not to travel).  Even still, we decided it would be prudent to travel (that turned out to be an understatement).  Kirsty was able to reschedule EVER aspect of our travel.  We did not lose a penny!  She was a calming force in a confusing time.  We will always book our travel to Africa with Kirsty!  Thank you, Kirsty!

Debra Stevens

Dallas, Texas, USA

''Kirsty Gordon and the Anywhere in Africa Safaris team, has changed my life - we have been traveling with them since 2015. 

Kirsty is the most trustworthy agent I have ever encountered and she ''never sleeps'', so not matter where you live, she is not only in South Africa's time zone, but also in your time zone. Their attention to detail is unbelievable and their trips always run smoothly. 

Kirsty and her team do everything humanly possible to make sure you are 100% taken care of.

Emily Brittan

USA
October 2018
Destination wedding in Seychelles for 50 people

''After having used Anywhere in Africa to plan an amazing safari in Botswana and Namibia, it was natural for us to turn to Kirsty and the AIA team, to help us with our wedding given we knew that we wanted it to be in the Indian Ocean. Kirsty did extensive research and found the perfect place for us, a private island in the Seychelles. Kirsty worked tirelessly with us, resort management, the wedding photographer and designer on all the extremely detailed planning, visiting the island, taking loads of photographs for us, and building a solid relationship with all the players. The wedding week went off without the slightest problem. Everything worked out perfectly. Our guests were absolutely delighted and we could not have been happier with the entire experience.  Kirsty did a truly outstanding job, and we are already planning our next adventure with her and Anywhere in Africa Safaris!''

Emily Brittan

USA
JULY 2019
13-night itinerary - Tanzania; Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and Kenya Masai Mara

This is our 3rd trip with Anywhere in Africa Safaris doing quite different types of things and every time it has been an incredible experience. 

Kirsty is definitely the best travel advisor / coordinator we have ever worked with!

Tory Barnes

UK
October 2019
12-night itinerary - Honeymoon - Kenya (Masai Mara) and Seychelles

Kirsty planned our Honeymoon trip to Masai Mara in Kenya and Denis Private Island in Seychelles. 

Everything was planned perfectly and we would not change a thing. When there was a last-minute change to our flights that were out of our control, Kirsty adjusted our itinerary and made sure that we could still do all the things we wanted to do despite the changes. 

When we go back to Africa, we will definitely be using Kirsty's services again.

Chrissy Brennan

USA
JULY 2019
13-night itinerary - Honeymoon South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana

We had an amazing honeymoon adventure in South Africa, Victoria Falls and Botswana, thanks to Anywhere in Africa Safaris! 

Kirsty was thoughtful, knowledgeable, and generous with her time and recommendations. She was extremely accessible and responsive throughout the planning process and the trip itself, without ever being intrusive. She arranged amazing places for us to stay, wonderful excursions and excellent guides. We felt extremely well taken care of. 

We carry with us wonderful memories of our trip and hope to use Anywhere in Africa Safaris' services again someday.

Thomas and Andrea Rinderknect

Switzerland
November 2019
6-night itinerary - Botswana; Wilderness Tuba Tree, Sanctuary Chiefs Camp, Great Plains Duba Plains Camp

Outstanding organization and an eye for the detail - everything worked on time with expected quality

Ravneeta Mand

UK
November 2019
9-night itinerary - Cape Town and Winelands

From the very first day Kirsty has been extremely helpful and understanding of our needs. 

She was at hand to help when it came to changing ours holiday even up to the day we flew. Her recommendations were very good taking into consideration our needs. 

I would most definitely recommend Anywhere in Africa Safaris. 

My experience has been nothing but fantastic. Thank you!

John and Barbara Nathan

UK
January 2020
11-night itinerary - Winelands, Safari and Cape Town

I thought the ranger was outstanding his knowledge about the animals made the whole experience more meaningful and our walk into the bush to see a cheetah was incredible!

It was outstanding in every way.

Adam Davis

Israel
November 2019
13-night itinerary - Cape Town, Hermanus, Winelands, Safari, Mauritius

I had never used a travel agency before this trip and without a doubt our trip would not have been the same had we not used Kirsty and Anywhere in Africa Safaris. 

Every activity, accommodation and piece of knowledge provided to us for our trip was top notch and way better than we would have planned for ourselves. Our trip was a huge success overall thanks to Kirsty and I would recommend using Anywhere in Africa Safaris to everyone I know looking to travel to Africa. 

We cannot thank Kirsty enough for making our honeymoon the best trip ever!

Alexandra and Max Curnin

USA
January 2020
8-night itinerary - Ellerman House, Singita Ebony & Sweni

This was truly a perfect trip! 

It was a perfect blend of everything and we felt so taken care of from the moment we landed. 

Thank you for an incredible experience in South Africa.

Etta Szeftel

USA
February 2020
13-night itinerary - Victoria Falls, Botswana and Cape Town

This trip had a lot of moving parts and it went seamlessly. 

Kirsty is so knowledgeable about Africa and the nuances of each area/ city/ game camps, etc. It is quite impressive. Each appointed guide who met us along the way was as nice and responsible as the next. We always felt taken care of and all of the details were clearly spelled out. 

This was our second trip with Kirsty and will not be the last! 

We have and will continue to recommend Kirsty for a marvelous Africa experience.

Kevin and Kathy Ekar

USA
February 2020
8-night itinerary - Botswana and Victoria Falls

We were recommended by Kirsty Gordon of Anywhere in Africa as she booked our safari. 

Kirsty was very organized with every detailed handled. We had no issues what so ever in our 9-day trip thanks to her focus. 

Thank you and we are looking forward to booking our next adventures through you.

David Saville

UK
February 2020
4-night itinerary - Singita Ebony and Lebombo

Dear Kirsty

Many thanks, we have had such fun and some extraordinary experiences on Safari. 

Your recommendations for safari were awesome and luxurious.

Julie and Bill Evans

USA
July 2020
8-night itinerary - Elephant Havens, Safari in Botswana

Hi Kirsty - just wanted to thank you for moving our safari to sometime next year. 

We are so anxious to get to Botswana again and visit Elephant Havens and Qorokwe. It has been a pleasure working with you and know that you are doing your best in this difficult time to reschedule our trip. 

We will let you know when we have definite dates. Thanks so much.

Scott Jackson and Debra Stevens

Elephant Havens Directors
USA
July 2020
Itinerary - Elephant Havens, Safari in Botswana

Thank you Kirsty Gordon and Anywhere in Africa Safaris for your prompt, competent assistance in unwinding our May 2019 and August 2019 Botswana safari itineraries. These are complicated undertakings and you preserved our deposits and were able to duplicate each of the trips for a 2021 reschedule. I also thank you for helping those who were traveling with us to recover deposits even though they were not able to reschedule for next year. It is very fortunate that your good standing with the prominent safari companies made these cancellations and the rescheduling seamless and easy for us and the others we trusted to your care. Like that swan, everything looks elegant on the surface but under the water line in these times I know you are doing a great deal of churning.

Sharon Rosenthal, Esq.

USA
July 2020
13-night itinerary - Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania

Kirsty has been amazing. 

She has been in touch with us on a regular basis letting us know what is happening in Africa, travel restrictions and our options. While my husband and I were trying to decide what to do, it was Kirsty who suggested that we postpone our trip for our own safety. This was absolutely the right decision. Kirsty made it so easy to do. She rebooked all of our hotels, flights and meals. She managed all of the details, while keeping us informed. 

For anyone thinking of going to Africa, I would strongly suggest you speak to Kirsty and use her services. She has made everything so easy!!!!

Mary Lynn and Mike Yeager

USA
August 2020 (MOVED TO AUGUST 2021)
12-night itinerary - Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya

We first learned of Kirsty Gordon through a contact on Trip Advisor. We were originally scheduled to leave in August 2019. We were going to Rwanda to see the gorillas and then onto the Serengeti, visiting multiple camps. Unfortunately, a health issue came up and we had to postpone, but Kirsty was unbelievably accommodating and held onto our plan until we could reschedule. It is now 2019 and we are ready to re-book for not only ourselves but also another couple who wanted to travel with us in 2020, with a slightly difference itinerary. I hope you get the gist of how complicated this was, however, Kirsty made it a seamless process and all of us were thrilled with our upcoming safari. Now, it is March 2020, and COVID-19 has arrived. Once, again we were forced to delay. We decided to re-book for 2021 and again, it was Kirsty’s knowledge and relationships with all the local vendors that proved invaluable. We simply moved the entire trip from 2020 to 2021. Her relationship and knowledge are second only to her kindness, professionalism and positive attitude. We highly recommend her services. When planning the trip of a lifetime, why would you ever work with anyone but the best!!!