Why Cedarberg Africa

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The Cedarberg Way – why we love what we do!

No, it’s not a long-distance footpath, but a way of working which is uniquely ours. The way we dream, get inspired and build your perfect trip together.

We are dedicated, impartial and passionate. We craft unforgettable journeys for couples, families and people looking for that once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Cedarberg clients range from time-pressured honeymooners to first-time safari visitors. From parents keen to make sure that all the family’s needs are met. To safari veterans keen to try somewhere ‘different’.

You bring your ideas, thoughts and dreams. We add our expertise, a generous dash of enthusiasm, insightful questioning and a twist of inspiration. Together we curate the perfect safari for you.

We love Africa and it is our passion and pleasure to invite you to come and explore, experience and enjoy it YOUR way.

“I never know of a morning in Africa when I woke up that I was not happy”
Ernest Hemingway

Attentive Listening

We are active, attentive listeners. We take time to get to know you, making sure that we get to the heart of your adventure. We design your trip to suit your dreams and offer other ideas you may not even know you wanted.

We make it out mission to unearth what you really want from your holiday, not to dictate. Yes, we bring our expertise into the conversation and we love to talk about Africa. But we never forget that it’s all about YOU and what you want. We focus on getting to know what makes you tick and what you want from your safari. That’s why we ask you more questions than most others.

“Really communicative and just very on the ball. From the planning and payment, all the way through to arriving back home. The transfers, hotels, everything was spot on. Couldn’t have been happier with how our honeymoon went.”
Clark Hoy

Three decades of experience

We know what we’re talking about! Our team travel to each of our destinations, reviewing our favourite lodges and checking out new options and unique experiences. We know what works and what doesn’t.

We recommend only tried and tested lodges, hotels and experiences.

Honest Candid Advice

We aim to be hassle-free, transparent & flexible. Our approach takes the stress out of safari planning. You can be as involved as you want to be.

We listen, we don’t push any agenda. We are here to be a sounding board for your ideas. But we are not afraid to tell you when your plans are too ambitious. (4 countries in 10 days anyone?) Or when the hotel which looked so nice on the website is not so great in real life…

Sustainable, Impactful Travel

We all enjoy a fun holiday. But we also want to know that we are not negatively impacting the areas we visit. Luckily, tourism to Africa has a positive impact on local communities: from providing employment and creating micro-industries to more impactful positive support to schools, clinics and infrastructure.

“Cedarberg website is great with lots of tips. I thought the booking information and itinerary were outstanding and all the pre-holiday information made us feel really looked after.” Lottie Murphy

Save you Time & Money

Let’s face it. These are commodities that none of us has enough of. Who wants to waste precious hours navigating apparently endless possibilities, getting more confused than when you started?

We know which hotels and lodges are worth splurging on. And simple ways where you can save.

Whether it’s your first or your fifteenth Africa trip, our role is to ensure your peace of mind and provide you with the best options. Our expertise means you save both time and money by working with seasoned safari experts.

“Cedarberg was professional, responsive, and personable. All flights, all transfers, all accommodation, all activities, and the safari itself went exactly to plan. The experience, end-to-end, exceeded all expectations.”

Interactive Inspiring Itineraries

We use some of the latest travel tech tools to make planning your trip a breeze. Take a look at one of our sample itineraries here.

All important details can be found on your personal itinerary such as maps, flights and transfers to make for a hassle-free, easy holiday. Once you’ve booked, Digital Travel Wallet which has all the information needed for your trip including pre-travel info, directions if applicable, area descriptions and suggested things to do in any free time.

“The service that Cedarberg provided for us was outstanding. The itinerary that they put together worked seamlessly, all the pick-ups were as they had stated and whenever we had a query about any aspect of the trip they came back to us quickly and provided all the information that we needed. I cannot recommend them highly enough.”
Kevin Wilson

Financial Security Guaranteed

You get the full financial protection and 24/7 support which you forfeit if you book in a piecemeal fashion.

Your financial security is guaranteed through financial bonding with the CAA ATOL Scheme and with ABTA

Team of 16 – Large Enough to Count, Small Enough to Care

Founders, Ginny Russell and Kate Bergh, are fortunate to draw on the expertise of a team of talented and enthusiastic safari planners. Between us we have hundreds of years in safari travel bringing a deep knowledge of the destinations we offer.

We are based in South Africa so we know what’s happening on the ground – the latest news, best new eateries, lodges and unique adventures.

We are here to support you 24/7 with an Emergency Contact Number and Duty Manager on hand at all times.

But you’ll always have a dedicated person who looks after your booking from start to finish.

“Milandi puts together excellent bespoke itineraries, is proactive and provides excellent customer service. She quickly organised a Johannesburg airport hotel and alternative onward flights when our BA flight from Heathrow was cancelled last minute for which we are very grateful.”
Mrs J

So what’s next ?

Let’s pour a cup of coffee and you can tell us about your dream trip. We’ll ask plenty of questions and now the fun really starts. As we curate your perfect trip together.

It was amazing

“Thanks Conrad for your help organizing all of this trip for us, it was amazing – and I’ll be sure to refer you to any future friends of mine wishing to come to Africa. “ – Mr Ross, Melbourne

Would recommend Cedarberg to anyone. Well done!

“Customer friendly, good advice, highly praised by me and other travelers I met on the tour. I would recommend to anyone. Well done! “ – Mrs Rainbow, UK

Impeccable

“Just a quick note to let you know we have arrived home safely and Sari and myself had a wonderful time in South Africa and your planning was impeccable. Overall you have done a wonderful job . It is highly appreciated and we are sorry we did not get a chance to meet you in Cape Town. “ – Mrs Sara & Mr Andre, USA

1st class

“We have had Sonja with Cedarberg plan our trips for years and they have all been excellent. The properties she has chosen for us have all been 1st class and exactly what we wanted. Many were a giant puzzle of flights, drivers and lodging reservations and they all fit together perfectly. “ – Mrs Marianna Willis