Since 1996, Pembury Tours has grown into one of Southern and Eastern Africa’s leading tour operators. While “exceeding expectations” is often said, it’s a principle we truly live by. Our expert knowledge, passion for Africa, and commitment to seamless, hassle-free service create holidays that our clients remember – and want to repeat. Many of our new clients come through referrals, a testament to the experiences we deliver.
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Graeme Martin1 September 2026
We have just returned from a 3-week adventure across Victoria Falls, Botswana and Cape Town. Pembury Tours were absolutely amazing in their planning, communication and delivery of our trip. All of the lodges and accommodation were excellent, the food was amazing and the wildlife safaris were as good as we could possibly have hoped for. This was our first visit to Africa and obviously our first safari experience, to see rhinos, lions, leopards, elephant, wild dogs and so many antelope and other animals was just incredible. I highly recommend Pembury Tours and Melanie who looked after all our trip details was a pleasure to deal with.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Bruce A28 August 2026
We loved our trip to Africa Overall our trip arranged by Heidi was terrific. We travelled from Cape Town to the Serengeti. All of our accommodations were great except for our stay in Arusha and Victoria Falls. The Illala Lodge in Victoria Falls was convenient for walking to the falls, but we learned that it was not hard to stay in a more remote spot and shuttle to the falls. The Illala was noisy due to local nightclubs. The sister lodge to Illala named Palm River would have been perfect. The Sheraton in Arusha was not good. You don’t feel comfortable leaving the premises. We learned there are places outside the city that are more guest friendly. Stays in Cape Town, Franschhoek, Sabi Sands and the Serengeti were fantastic. Our trip in total was great and look forward to doing it again.Posted on Google![]()
Hannah Underhill25 August 2026
Melanie from Pembury Tours is an absolute all-star. She planned the perfect honeymoon in Rwanda and Kenya for my husband and I. She was attentive, available and truly listened to what we wanted out of a trip and planned something that exceeded our expectations. I would recommend Pembury Tours to absolutely anyone, and will be using them again for future trips!Posted on Google![]()
Ben Shames30 July 2026
Trip of a lifetime! We had a wonderful experience and trip arranged by Tammy at Pembury Tours. She was always very prompt with responses regarding concerns or changes to our itinerary. We were provided with excellent and detailed documentation of every step of our tour, both online and printed. The guided tours that were arranged for us were excellent, both in Victoria Falls and Cape Town. All of our transfers and flights between locations within Africa were punctual and hassle-free. Our itinerary was as follows: 2 nights in Johannesburg - Da Vinci Suites 4 nights in Dulini Lodge in Sabi Sands (near Kruger) - first class lodging with excellent game drives. 1 night in White River (stop over) 2 nights Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Hotel 3 nights Ngoma Lodge in Chobe - fabulous lodge 2 nights Shinde Lodge in Okavango Delta - a little more rustic but still very nice with great service 3 nights Cape Town - Radisson Blu near V&A WaterfrontPosted on Tripadvisor![]()
Ben S30 July 2026
Trip of a lifetime We had a wonderful experience and trip arranged by Tammy at Pembury Tours. She was always very prompt with responses regarding concerns or changes to our itinerary. We were provided with excellent and detailed documentation of every step of our tour, both online and printed. The guided tours that were arranged for us were excellent, both in Victoria Falls and Cape Town. All of our transfers and flights between locations within Africa were punctual and hassle-free. Our itinerary was as follows: 2 nights in Johannesburg - Da Vinci Suites 4 nights in Dulini Lodge in Sabi Sands (near Kruger) - first class lodging with excellent game drives. 1 night in White River (stop over) 2 nights Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Hotel 3 nights Ngoma Lodge in Chobe - fabulous lodge 2 nights Shinde Lodge in Okavango Delta - a little more rustic but still very nice with great service 3 nights Cape Town - Radisson Blu near V&A WaterfrontPosted on Tripadvisor![]()
Dr Michael E22 July 2026
An Unforgettable African Journey We Have just returned from a month long trip which Kerry Ririe from Pembury Tours arranged for our family of 3. Kerry has already sent us on remarkable vacations to South Africa, Botswana and even Zimbabwe. This time Kerry organized another trip of a lifetime with a Self drive through Namibia, stops in South Africa and concluding at the Beaches in Mozambique. Kerry's careful attention to detail and meticulous planning resulted in a fabulous custom itinerary. The many flights, the luxury lodges, the numerous transfers, and even the activities, including the safaris, were flawless. Kerry has been always extremely patient to all my requests and questions which she continually answered very quickly. In fact Kerry was even available throughout our trip. Very minor glitches were immediately and easily resolved by Kerry! Kerry's advice and recommendations and attention to details, were outstanding. Finally Kerry included The Travel Portal and even a paper copy of our itinerary - both very helpful. Of course I highly recommend Kerry and Pembury Tours. Thank you Kerry and already looking forward to our next trip planned by you! MichaelPosted on Tripadvisor![]()
Xiaomei W12 July 2026
Excellent Agent Makes Excellent Trip! Our travel agent, Anya, made this an absolutely wonderful trip. From the very beginning, she put a great deal of thought into planning our itinerary, and we couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out. Every destination matched her descriptions remarkably well. The information she provided was accurate and detailed, so we knew exactly what to expect at each stop. Thanks to her careful planning, we truly had an amazing experience. To be honest, we did have some concerns at first. We booked our trip very early—about seven or eight months in advance. During that time, Anya was away several times, either on personal vacations or work trips. There seemed no back up person in her absence. However, once our trip began, Anya was on top of everything every single minute. We encountered several unexpected challenges along the way. Flight delays caused us to miss a connection, so we had to rebook flights, adjust our itinerary. Throughout it all, Anya remained calm, responsive, and incredibly efficient. She immediately took care of every issue and continuously followed up with us during the trip, including helping us find last-minute accommodations, rearrange transportation, deal with lost luggage. She is truly an outstanding travel agent. Even after our trip ended, she continued to provide exceptional support by helping us gather the necessary documents and assisting with our travel insurance claim. Her dedication and professionalism went far beyond our expectations, and we highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring travel advisor.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
kjj10 July 2026
Leopards galore Excellent service from beginning to end !! We so enjoyed our safari at Nkorho and Arathusa lodges. Our guides were amazing fonts of knowledge and fun especially Ruan at Nkorho At Nkorho there is also a lovely swimming pool with an amazing view and thankfully a well equipped gym as the food is amazing ! Thankyou to Melanie for all your kind consideration in organising such a lovely trip, your personalised itinerary with its beautiful photography was much appreciated too.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Anne G20 June 2026
Perfection I decided to use Pembury Tours to book our trip to Africa as I thought it would be good to use a local agent rather than booking a group tour from Australia. We are so glad that we did. Everything went smoothly. Every transfer perfect. Even getting through customs in Zimbabwe went perfectly. We had the most amazing African adventure and I owe it all to Tammy at Pembury Tours. Her planning was impeccable. Tammy also worked within our limited budget and nothing was a trouble. Tammy’s responses and many emails were prompt and meant we felt comfortable using an agent so far away. I cannot recommend this company high enough.Posted on Google![]()
Donna Stewart18 June 2026
My husband and I have just returned from Africa, we had the most amazing trip, it was organised by Melanie. The whole trip was so easy for us because everything had been organised so well, from the accommodation, tours and transport. The safari in Botswana was the highlight. Would recommend Pembury for your next trip to Africa.Posted on Google![]()
Daphne Lim8 June 2026
i just returned from an incredible 11 night holiday in Africa and i cnanot recommend this agency enough! Especially Heidi, our travel consultant! My journey with Pembury Tours started almost a year ago when I first approached them upon a recommendation from a good friend. From the first point of contact with Heidi, she was incredibly helpful and patient. Even when we wanted to make changes to the itinerary along the way, nothing was ever too much trouble. The level of detail they provided in the documents given to us was amazing. even down to practical advice on things like tipping etiquette which helped us a lot on the trip. They handled everything for us, from domestic flights and land transfers to accommodations and day tours. When we encountered an issue with our last accommodation on a Saturday evening, I called Heidi and despite it being the weekend, she resolved everything in a couple of minutes. If you want a stress free and curated vacation, I'd highly recommend Pempury Tours! Especially Heidi! I will definitely be recommending this to any friends traveling to Africa!Posted on Google![]()
shivraman giri25 May 2026
I was traveling to South Africa for work, and was looking to extend the trip to do safari in Kruger National Park. I had never been to Africa before, and had no idea what to expect. Tammy Harding from Pembury created an itinerary that included lodging in two different private reserves in Greater Kruger National Park. The choice of the two private reserves was ideal, which I could appreciate only after the completion of our trip as this was my first visit to the African continent. All the arrangements were fantastic, and communication prompt and timely. Tammy's guidance on local weather conditions at the time of our visit, necessary vaccination (none for our case as our travel was restricted to South Africa) and corresponding packing list was spot on. Thanks, and for my next trip with family, i will definitely go to the team at Pembury.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Shivraman G25 May 2026
Great itinerary, perfect execution and timely communication I was traveling to South Africa for work, and was looking to extend the trip to do safari in Kruger National Park. I had never been to Africa before, and had no idea what to expect. Tammy Harding from Pembury created an itinerary that included lodging in two different private reserves in Greater Kruger National Park. The choice of the two private reserves was ideal, which I could appreciate only after the completion of our trip as this was my first visit to the African continent. All the arrangements were fantastic (airport pickups, lodgings), and communication prompt and timely. Tammy's guidance on local weather conditions at the time of our visit, necessary vaccination (none for our case as our travel was restricted to South Africa) and corresponding packing list was spot on. Thanks, and for my next trip with family, i will definitely go to the team at Pembury.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Sam P24 May 2026
Holiday of a lifetime. We have just returned to Western Australia after a fantastic 19 day tour of Zambia, Botswana and S Africa organised buy Tammy of Pembury Tours. All we booked was the Qantas return flights and Pembury did the rest. It was the best holiday we have ever had. It was a pleasure dealing with Tammy and Pembury Tours and we highly recommend them to anyone considering a holiday in AfricaPosted on Google![]()
Vic Ullman21 May 2026
Gail provided our group of 8 with perfect South Africa trip. We truly enjoyed a fun packed 2 week trip.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Roam1072870473919 May 2026
Beyond words This was the trip of a lifetime and Gail with Pembury Tours didn’t miss a single detail. We had so many amazing experiences but she also had just the perfect amount of down time to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. We had the best guides and our accommodations were spectacular. Every thing about this trip way exceeded our expectations and I believe that is because of the time and attention to detail that Gail gave in meeting our request. I would recommend this trip to anyone and make sure you let Gail help you plan it.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Vicu15 May 2026
The Perfect Vacation to South Africa Gail with Pembury Tours was the perfect travel agent for our first trip to South Africa. Our accommodations in Sabi Sands were perfect as well as our other 3 locations. Even making a last-minute change on our last location due to weather conditions. The 3 domestic flights that she arranged with private transportation made our trip so easy. Our private tours were with professional individuals that truly loved their jobs.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Bubblesmiller12 May 2026
Thank you again Anya Anya from Pembury Tours planned a perfect 9 day trip to Botswana ( Delta) and Zambia for my wife and I with the perfect mix of 3 luxury lodges that complimented each other nicely. Land based lodge followed by a water/ island lodge and wrapped up with the fantastic Mukwa River lodge right on the mighty Zambezi river bank. The trip all went to plan with the organised assistance at the various airports certainly appreciated. Her communication was always timely and clear in the lead up and we would certainly recommend her and her organisation to others.Posted on Google![]()
Joy Norman9 May 2026
Perfect in Every Way! 5/5 Anya, at Pembery Tours, planned a three week holiday in South Africa. From our initial contact, Anya listened carefully to our desires and dreams for this once-in-lifetime tour. Since we had never visited SA or done a safari before, we had a ton of questions and were quite daunted by the process. Anya’s experience touring herself, as well as years of planning for others, cut through the confusion easily and we were soon presented with some amazing tour options. And these weren’t cookie cutter tours, but ones that included some less common options, especially Swartland, a newer and less visited wine region that my husband had been reading about. Anya reached out to wineries that don’t often accept visitors and other desired experiences, such as a visit with some specialized nonprofits in Cape Town - every request we made was met with a helpful and enthusiastic response. We loved EVERYTHING about our trip and, upon reflection since we have been home, would not change a thing. The itinerary, the two safaris, the hotels, the flights, the restaurant recommendations…. all top-notch. I could go on and on… A final comment - Pembery works with great partners. Our many drivers and guides were so knowledgeable, helpful, kind, and fun. We learned so much from each of them and and they made each day memorable and rich. We left SA considering them as friends. If you are like us, wanting a memorable experience but confused about how to make it happen, or even if you have done this before but want some expert advice, contact Anya. Anya and Pembery tours are the Gold Standard of African travel!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Darcy4159 May 2026
Perfect in Every Way Perfect in Every Way! 5/5 Anya, at Pembery Tours, planned a three week holiday in South Africa. From our initial contact, Anya listened carefully to our desires and dreams for this once-in-lifetime tour. Since we had never visited SA or done a safari before, we had a ton of questions and were quite daunted by the process. Anya’s experience touring herself, as well as years of planning for others, cut through the confusion easily and we were soon presented with some amazing tour options. And these weren’t cookie cutter tours, but ones that included some less common options, especially Swartland, a newer and less visited wine region that my husband had been reading about. Anya reached out to wineries that don’t often accept visitors and other desired experiences, such as a visit with some specialized nonprofits in Cape Town - every request we made was met with a helpful and enthusiastic response. We loved EVERYTHING about our trip and, upon reflection since we have been home, would not change a thing. The itinerary, the two safaris, the hotels, the flights, the restaurant recommendations…. all top-notch. I could go on and on… A final comment - Pembery works with great partners. Our many drivers and guides were so knowledgeable, helpful, kind, and fun. We learned so much from each of them and and they made each day memorable and rich. We left SA considering them as friends. If you are like us, wanting a memorable experience but confused about how to make it happen, or even if you have done this before but want some expert advice, contact Anya. Anya and Pembery tours are the Gold Standard of African travel!Posted on Google![]()
Valerie Caldwell8 May 2026
This is one of those companies where you see the reviews and think nobody can be that good. Having just come back from South Africa, Cape Town, the garden route, a safari and Franschhoek I can confirm Pembury deserves the 5 stars. Personal touches: beautiful stitched African print tote to carry brochures. Printed itinerary just for us. A how to guide for driving in Africa. Hints and tips for things like tips. Travel portal with daily trip details at our fingertips. Tammy was so kind and there whenever we needed her. Responded to queries really quickly, booked reservations for us when we couldn’t get through. Even organised for me to see a doctor when I became unwell. I’m so glad we didn’t go for the UK company that we considered and so many people use. Their suggestions felt very one-size-fits-all. Pembury really did design a bespoke holiday for us and supported us for the entire trip. Can’t wait to come back.+9Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
busby227 May 2026
A great trip arranged by Tammy from Pembury Tours We have just returned from a terrific two week trip to South Africa arranged for us by Tammy from Pembury Tours. During the planning process Tammy was extremely patient and helpful in responding to our numerous questions and giving advice on where to stay and what to do. From arriving in Cape Town, taking the garden route to Knysna, St Francis Bay, Pemba game reserve and flying back to Franschhoek. Everything went like clockwork and was as promised. Tammy remained extremely helpful all through our trip and seemed genuinely interested in how things were going. We never felt like we were just another customer. Tammy even arranged a doctor’s appointment for my wife immediately we asked for some advice. The travel portal was a great asset for everything to do with the trip and we used it virtually every day. Pembury had also arranged for a paper copy of everything to be given to us by our transfer driver when we arrived in Cape Town. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Tammy and Pembury Tours if you were thinking of a South Africa trip.Posted on Google![]()
Sandra Huppertz23 April 2026
Tammy made our safari a truly special highlight. We followed her advice and did not regret it for a second. Our safari was simply indescribable and will stay with us forever. Tammy was very patient during the consultation and answered every question quickly and competently. We would recommend her at any time and would gladly rely on her again for our next trip to South Africa. We were also very impressed by the visual presentation of the offer. It was created with great attention to detail—we’ve never seen anything like it before!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Simon G17 April 2026
Excellent tour operator delivering seamless, stress-free travel We had an absolutely brilliant trip to South Africa, and I can’t recommend (Tammy from) Pembury Tours highly enough. From the very beginning, the advice and planning were outstanding and the entire holiday was put together seamlessly - from flights, to hotels, to the hire car and everything in between. The whole experience from the safari to the drive along the beautiful Garden Route was unforgettable. Every hotel we stayed in was unique, welcoming, and exceptional. It honestly felt like each stop could have been a destination in itself. Throughout the trip everything ran smoothly and all the information provided beforehand made things incredibly easy for us. A real highlight was the Travel Portal which beautifully documented every part of the trip. It contained everything we needed in one place, along with a wealth of useful information about South Africa - from safety advice, to tipping guidance, and suggestions for activities and attractions. What really stood out was how stress-free the entire experience was. All the hard work had clearly been taken care of, which meant we could simply relax and enjoy every moment. It was a truly memorable trip from start to finish, and we would not hesitate to recommend them.Posted on Google![]()
Liandri Grobler1 April 2026
Our honeymoon, planned by Gail and Pembury Tours, was nothing short of extraordinary. From start to finish, every detail was perfectly curated, allowing us to fully relax and soak in every magical moment. We had the absolute privilege of experiencing the breathtaking Okavango Delta in Botswana, followed by the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls in both Zambia and Zimbabwe. Each destination was unique and unforgettable, and the seamless transitions between locations made the entire journey stress-free and enjoyable. Gail truly went above and beyond in every aspect of the planning. Her attention to detail, care, and dedication ensured that our honeymoon exceeded all expectations. It was clear that she put so much thought into creating a once in a lifetime experience for us. We cannot recommend Gail and Pembury Tours enough. If you are looking for a perfectly planned, unforgettable travel experience, they are the team to trust. We will most definitely be using them again in the future! — The GroblersPosted on Tripadvisor![]()
Liandri C1 April 2026
An unforgettable African travel experiences with exceptional attention to detail. Our honeymoon, planned by Gail and Pembury Tours, was nothing short of extraordinary. From start to finish, every detail was perfectly curated, allowing us to fully relax and soak in every magical moment. We had the absolute privilege of experiencing the breathtaking Okavango Delta in Botswana, followed by the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls in both Zambia and Zimbabwe. Each destination was unique and unforgettable, and the seamless transitions between locations made the entire journey stress-free and enjoyable. Gail truly went above and beyond in every aspect of the planning. Her attention to detail, care, and dedication ensured that our honeymoon exceeded all expectations. It was clear that she put so much thought into creating a once in a lifetime experience for us. We cannot recommend Gail and Pembury Tours enough. If you are looking for a perfectly planned, unforgettable travel experience, they are the team to trust. We will most definitely be using them again in the future!Posted on Google![]()
Vicki C Stott9 February 2026
Susan was recommended to us by a friend of a friend, and I am *so* grateful she was! We were planning a trip to South Africa, and were overwhelmed by choices and really unsure how to choose between them. Susan gave us excellent advice and made some superb recommendations, from which we picked Umlani Bush Camp from the Timbavati reserve. Susan took care of all the arrangements, and sent us a super useful itinerary and travel guide, which we relied upon heavily throughout our South African adventure. She also helped us find a hotel in Johannesburg and gave us really good advice about building our itinerary there. We had the most magical four nights at Umlani. It was everything Susan had said, and more. And she was available on email and WhatsApp throughout the period leading up to our stay and during it. We were confident that we were well informed, well supported and enthusiastically cared for. Susan helped us build a really special holiday, the memories of which will last a lifetime. I would not hesitate to recommend Susan to anyone wanting to book a safari - or indeed any element of a holiday in South Africa.+15Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Vicki C S9 February 2026
The absolute best service Susan was recommended to us by a friend of a friend, and I am *so* grateful she was! We were planning a trip to South Africa, and were overwhelmed by choices and really unsure how to choose between them. Susan gave us excellent advice and made some superb recommendations, from which we picked Umlani Bush Camp from the Timbavati reserve. Susan took care of all the arrangements, and sent us a super useful itinerary and travel guide, which we relied upon heavily throughout our South African adventure. She also helped us find a hotel in Johannesburg and gave us really good advice about building our itinerary there.We had the most magical four nights at Umlani. It was everything Susan had said, and more. And she was available on email and WhatsApp throughout the period leading up to our stay and during it. We were confident that we were well informed, well supported and enthusiastically cared for. Susan helped us build a really special holiday, the memories of which will last a lifetime.I would not hesitate to recommend Susan to anyone wanting to book a safari - or indeed any element of a holiday in South Africa.Posted on Google![]()
Paul Gilman3 February 2026
We are grateful to Anya and her Pembury team for planning our fantastic South African Tour. We miss South Africa already. All of the arrangements Anya made for the tour were spot on from the greetings and transfers from the airports, the hotels, tours and activities. Every aspect progressed smoothly in a professional, friendly and timely matter. Anya took our requests seriously including the pace of the trip, the choice and location of the hotels and the activities. The restaurants and hotels were genuinely happy to share our anniversary with us which made the visits even more special. We have a better understanding of the beauty of South Africa, its people, its animal treasures and especially its food as we tried lots and lots of food. The safari at Seti exceeded our expectations as we saw the big 5. Planned activities at Victoria Falls, Sabi Sabi, Cape Town and Franschhoek were all memorable and highly enjoyed. We cannot recommend Anya and Pembury Tours enough.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Pablo3 February 2026
South Africa We are grateful to Anya and her Pembury team for planning our fantastic South African Tour. We miss South Africa already. All of the arrangements Anya made for the tour were spot on from the greetings and transfers from the airports, the hotels, tours and activities. Every aspect progressed smoothly in a professional, friendly and timely matter. Anya took our requests seriously including the pace of the trip, the choice and location of the hotels and the activities. The restaurants and hotels were genuinely happy to share our anniversary with us which made the visits even more special. We have a better understanding of the beauty of South Africa, its people, its animal treasures and especially its food as we tried lots and lots of food. The safari at Seti exceeded our expectations as we saw the big 5. Planned activities at Victoria Falls, Sabi Sabi, Cape Town and Franschhoek were all memorable and highly enjoyed. We cannot recommend Anya and Pembury Tours enough.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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