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Discover Africa vs Go2Africa: which is better for a luxury safari?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 3 November 2026
Discover Africa Safaris and Go2Africa, set out the same way from each company's own website and review listings, read on 12 October 2026. No score and no rank: each one's best fit, in its own words.
Discover Africa vs Go2Africa: which is better for a luxury safari?
On their own published facts, Discover Africa Safaris is best for online tailor-made trips by Africa experts; Go2Africa is best for tailor-made safaris planned from Cape Town. Both publish advice or trips for families, advice or trips for multigenerational groups and walking, horseback or other specialist trips. No score and no winner: choose by what your trip needs.
Discover Africa Safaris
- Best for
- Online tailor-made trips by Africa experts
Go2Africa
- Best for
- Tailor-made safaris planned from Cape Town
Discover Africa Safaris and Go2Africa: side by side
The same facts for each company, from its own website, in the same order. Left out, because it is not readable for every company: deposit. Where a company publishes nothing on a row, the card says so.
Discover Africa Safaris
- Based in
- Cape Town, South Africa.
- Founded
- 2002.
- African countries it plans
- 13: Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Uganda, Mozambique, Malawi, Mauritius and Congo.
- Own offices or staff in Africa
- Cape Town, South Africa: 'Africa-based travel experts'; team 'based in Cape Town'.
- Own camps or vehicles
- Not published on its own website.
- Cancellation charges
- Cancellation must be in writing. 60 days or more before departure: 70% of total confirmed price refunded; more than 30 but less than 60 days: 50% refunded; less than 30 days: total vacation costs forfeited.
- How client payments are protected
- 'we are bonded with industry-leading financial protection' and 'industry-leading financial protection'; says it is accredited by SATSA and affiliated with ATTA.
- Guest reviews, per platform
- Trustpilot 4.8 out of 5 from 186 reviews.
Go2Africa
- Based in
- Cape Town, South Africa.
- Founded
- 1998.
- African countries it plans
- 15: Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Uganda, Mozambique, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles and Congo.
- Own offices or staff in Africa
- Cape Town (head office) and Nairobi, Kenya offices listed on the contact page.
- Own camps or vehicles
- No, by its own account.
- Cancellation charges
- By days before departure: 61 or more days: deposit non-refundable; 0 to 60 days: 100% cancellation fee.
- How client payments are protected
- SATSA Financial Protection (SATSA Bonding) as an accredited member of the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association, covering a SATSA member ceasing to trade through involuntary insolvency, 'subject to defined limits'.
- Guest reviews, per platform
- SafariBookings 4.4 out of 5 from 106 reviews; Trustpilot 4.8 out of 5 from 181 reviews; Feefo 4.9 out of 5 from 3,118 reviews.
Who does each suit?
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Discover Africa Safaris
- Families
- 'Family Safaris in Africa, Thoughtfully Designed for Every Generation' category with 29 itineraries.
- Multigenerational trips
- 'Multi-Generational Safaris' category with 21 itineraries and the family safaris 'for Every Generation' category.
- Walking, horseback and specialist trips
- Zambia page calls South Luangwa the home of the walking safari and walking a Zambian speciality.
Go2Africa
- Families
- 11 family itineraries (6 to 15 days, e.g. Namibia Family Self-Drive 10 days, Family Botswana's Okavango Delta & Kalahari 8 days, Family Cape Town & Madikwe 6 days, Family Cape Town, Kruger & Mozambique 14 days).
- Multigenerational trips
- The Okavango Delta page calls it 'perfect for multi-generational family safaris'.
- Walking, horseback and specialist trips
- Offered as activities: horseback game viewing, walking safaris, rhino tracking on foot (Kenya), mobile camping (Tanzania), hot-air ballooning, diving and snorkelling.
Where each line comes from
Every line above links back to the page of the company's own website or review listing it was read from, read on 12 October 2026.
- Discover Africa Safaris: where it is based, African countries it plans, cancellation charges, how client payments are protected, Trustpilot, family trips, teenagers and multigenerational trips, walking, horseback and other specialist trips.
- Go2Africa: where it is based, year founded, African countries it plans, own camps or vehicles, cancellation charges, how client payments are protected, SafariBookings, Trustpilot, Feefo, family trips, teenagers and multigenerational trips.
Discover Africa Safaris vs Go2Africa: the questions people ask
Which is older, Discover Africa Safaris or Go2Africa?
Go2Africa, founded in 1998. Discover Africa Safaris was founded in 2002.
Where is each company based?
Discover Africa Safaris: Cape Town, South Africa. Go2Africa: Cape Town, South Africa.
Which plans trips in more African countries?
Discover Africa Safaris names 13; Go2Africa names 15, on its own website. More countries is not better in itself: check that each plans the ones you want.
What are their cancellation charges?
Discover Africa Safaris: Cancellation must be in writing. 60 days or more before departure: 70% of total confirmed price refunded; more than 30 but less than 60 days: 50% refunded; less than 30 days: total vacation costs forfeited. Go2Africa: By days before departure: 61 or more days: deposit non-refundable; 0 to 60 days: 100% cancellation fee.
How is my money protected with each?
Discover Africa Safaris: 'we are bonded with industry-leading financial protection' and 'industry-leading financial protection'; says it is accredited by SATSA and affiliated with ATTA. Go2Africa: SATSA Financial Protection (SATSA Bonding) as an accredited member of the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association, covering a SATSA member ceasing to trade through involuntary insolvency, 'subject to defined limits'.
What do guest reviews say about each?
Discover Africa Safaris: Trustpilot 4.8 out of 5 from 186 reviews. Go2Africa: SafariBookings 4.4 out of 5 from 106 reviews; Trustpilot 4.8 out of 5 from 181 reviews; Feefo 4.9 out of 5 from 3,118 reviews. Each platform is shown on its own, never added together.
Which publishes advice or trips for families?
Discover Africa Safaris and Go2Africa, in their own words on the card above.
Can I book either through Uncompromised Travel?
No. Uncompromised Travel is a publication and does not sell safaris. Use each company's own enquiry page.
Is either company paying to be on this page?
No. None of these companies is a partner of Uncompromised Travel. None paid to be on this page.
How current is this comparison?
Each company's website and review listings were read on 12 October 2026. Prices, terms and trips change, so confirm them with the company before you book.
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