Excellent service and responsiveness to enquiries or proposed changes. I would definitely recommend Bench to anyone considering a trip to Africa.

Bench really are African Specialists. With pickups from the airport and transfers at the end all going like clockwork we had a worry free holiday. The hotels we stayed in were amazing and our travelling companions, friends after sharing so many magical experiences together in such a beautiful country. We visited Kruger National Park to see the animals and weren't disappointed but the experiences kept coming with a visit to the Matsamo Cultural Village for singing and dancing then a visit to the Glass works to see and buy some of their beautiful craft then the candle factory in Swaziland which was just brilliant and all the time we were travelling in this amazing and beautiful country ,eating fabulous food and staying in some of the most beautiful hotels which were staffed by some of the most beautiful people. This is only the first week, the second was equally good with a visit to an Elephant Sanctuary where we fed and walked with the elephants and also went whale watching and visited an ostrich farm and the winelands where we enjoyed their products and while visiting all these places we were travelling through the most beautiful countryside seeing villages , beaches mountains and some really strange clouds that just hung over the mountains. It would be almost impossible to say which part was the best but i do know we have made some beautiful memories.

We had an absolutely awesome time and would do it all again. Zimbabwe Hwange was amazing and although our camp Elephants Eye was outside the NP it was beautiful and the staff and guides were great. Just a tad cold driving to the NP early in the mornings! We did a walking tour on the Elephants Eye reserve which was fabulous. Loved the Vic Falls Hotel in Zimbabwe we did a helicopter ride, walked with lions which was very good and walked the NP Botswana Stayed at Camp Kazuma the camp was excellent but the water and animals a bit more scarce compared to Hwange. Lions and elephants right up to our tent and not too many other vehicles which was great. Think an extra day there and we would have gone into Chobe NP. We will have to go back for that. Camp Okuti in the Delta was great also staff were excellent and plenty to see. Just a shame there are 1000’s of others in the NP also but not really an issue. Namibia In hindsight it would have been better and perhaps cheaper to spend another night in the Delta and take a flight direct from Maun to Windhoek rather than via Jo’berg with a night in Windhoek. It was basically a long, sometimes rushed and wasted day when we could have had a direct flight the next day. Galton House the motel is not in the Centre of town and it is a bit difficult to get around. Unfortunately there was a mix up with our rooms also one single & one double which was sorted. We also lost a few hours the next day when they closed the town airport down for the President Camp Kalula in the desert was just fabulous and I would recommend anyone wanting to experience something a little different to go to this part of Namibia. Sadly our scenic flight from this part of the desert to Etosha NP in the north was fogged in so we didn’t get to see the Skeleton Coast again we will have to go back for that but still had an amazing flight as were all of the light aircraft flights. Ongava Game Reserve Anderssons Camp. Sadly we were staying in a Rhino park and didn’t see one much to the disappointment of our guide and us. There are 2 camps on the reserve the main lodge stunning and about 200 au dollars a night more expensive and Anderssons where we stayed. This was probably the worst of the accommodation nice but far too hot during the day for a sleep and we were there in August. Unfortunately we also managed to snag a bus load of Spanish tourists who were so noisy that no animals would come into the waterhole while they were there morning or night. Such a shame as I thought it had the best hide and waterhole of all the camps. Would certainly recommend seeing that part of Namibia also. We also had a night a Galton House on return leg again perhaps avoid overnighting in Windhoek or find a more suitable motel closer to the town centre. Our guide driver same for both stays was great and did take us on a tour of the city for a few hour to pass the time on the first leg. Overall an extremely enjoyable holiday. Communications with Bench to organise the trip was done in the December 2014 January 2015 and was not as timely as we had expected. This made us a little nervous but Bench delivered in Africa and the trip exceeded our expectations

Bench International were reliable and prompt in all their interactions with me. They provided excellent information from an experienced agent,. They were friendly and efficient in their dealings with me and my companion travellers. Very pleased with all aspects of our trip....all arrangements worked smoothly and accommodation was excellent. Wouldn't hesitate recommending Bench to others plNning a trip to Africa

Our experience was booked by Maria and she managed all of my enquiries and questions (even the silly ones) with professionalism and honesty. The whole trip was fantastic and I will be recommending Bench International to all of my friends. It was the best way to book my honeymoon and removed all the stress of trying to sort out what to do and when.

Best Lodge ever. The service was exceptional. The staff were amazing. The food was sublime. We are well travelled 5 star people and this was an AMAZING.

I was fortunate enough to have had Mildred looking after my clients Gloria and Bill's itinerary. They were impressed with her recommendations for their independent arrangements and also all the local operator's in Namibia and South Africa. Everything exceeded their expectations! No question was too big or small and Mildred was always happy to help! Cheers, Ria

Excellent organisation, great attention to detail and very good local guides. Accommodation was very good and varied.

Everything worked like clockwork. With the exception of one meeting, all pick-ups were on time and all drivers pleasant and helpful. The accommodation was unusual and superb and the hosts and staff at both Camp Kuzuma and Zambezi Sands, welcoming and thoroughly professional. With the exception of the processing at Vic Falls and Joburg airports, we could not be happier with the whole experience. The only serious recommendation I would make is, don't exit Zimbabwe then South Africa on the same day. The passenger processing in both countries is third world standard and EXTREMELY slow and disorganised. We had to go through the diplomats gate to get to our luggage in Jo'burg. We would otherwise, still be there.

We had by far the best holiday we have ever had by going with Bench International in Africa. The four Game Reserves we went to were first rate and the sightings were out of this world. We saw things that people who have been going for years and even some of the locals, haven't seen in their lives. The food, the amenities, the grog, the accommodation and the guides were brilliant. We cannot speak highly enough of what we experienced. Certainly not the cheapest holiday ever, in fact, very expensive but absolutely no regrets. It was the best!! Thanks so much Bench.