''Our trip to Africa was indescribable and truly magnificent! We saw all the Big Five animals and more in Botswana and the blue and turquoise waters in Benguerra Island, Mozambique. In Cape Town we traveled to Wine Country and the Cape of Good Hope enjoying great foods, shops and people! Rachel knew exactly what we wanted and provided more than we ever imagined! We look forward to returning one day soon!'' – LM, September 2019, Botswana, South Africa and Mozambique
Testimonials
We’ve been designing one of a kind customized vacations for over thirty years. Our travel specialists love a challenge and have a knack for creating extra special journeys guaranteed to delight your eyes and fill your heart. We take pride in the fact that many of our guests come back to travel with us again and again and trust us enough to refer us to their family and friends.
Don't just take our word for it, our guests will tell you that we work magic when it comes to every aspect of a vacation. Read on to find out what some of them have had to say about their experience.
What our guests are saying...
"Our travel consultant, Grace Holton, was very efficient and always answered my emails promptly. I have been impressed with the standard of service and the vacation lived up to expectations. It was such a great way to wind down, the hotel was first class, the food was great, and the Dolomites are well worth exploring. I have nothing but praise for the service we received at our hotel, the staff were charming and helpful. Our vacation was short, but absolutely memorable. We all enjoyed ourselves." – MH, August 2019, Italy
"Lucie Polwin gave us excellent advice and took care of all of our bookings efficiently and in a friendly manner. All pre-booked trips, ferry crossings, car hire booking etc. Went completely to plan which made everything very easy for us. Thank you very much Lucie for organising a wonderful trip which we shall always remember! Lucie provided a faultless service for which we are very grateful and appreciative." - UW, August 2019, Canada
"Hugo Snell was very helpful in planning our trip - especially when wishing to extend our vacation after other members of the family left. He has made the booking of our trip (and indeed our flight) a very easy experience. It was especially good to have the consistency throughout the booking with Hugo who was always easily contactable, and his very pleasant manner was much appreciated." – JH, August 2019, Italy
"Our experience working with Jenny James on this extremely complex trip that included many “once in a lifetime” activities was 10 out of 10. Jenny took my nearly impossible demands and made them reality. From our initial phone meeting to the day of departure she worked tirelessly to ensure that our itinerary was sound, and every detail was verified and reconfirmed. As a result, every aspect of the trip went as planned and exceeded expectations! I would use Jenny and Scott Dunn without hesitation for our future luxury travel to Europe." – NS, February 2019, Switzerland
"Hannah, thanks for all your help and recommendations with booking this amazing trip. It was totally as we hoped. The kids loved the kids’ clubs and cried on their last day as they had to leave. The hotel was great, rooms big, view lovely and restaurants great. The staff were exceptional and the best that I have ever come across and working in the travel industry I’ve stayed in loads of places. Thanks again for everything and we will be back to book with you again!" - RH, September 2019, Greece
"Emma Jones was excellent and definitely nailed the brief of the type of break I was looking for to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. I think wanting to fly from a more local airport may have thrown a slight curve ball initially, but Emma definitely turned around one of the best vacations we have experienced in a really tight time frame. Thanks so much Emma for all your help! Great to be able to build a relationship with Emma, going forward this will be really helpful when booking future trips away as Emma will already understand our requirements." – JM, June 2019, Italy
''Louise planned the perfect vacation for us! I was a bit skeptical about the tours, especially cycling in a rickshaw thru the insane traffic in Hanoi, but the street tours in both Hanoi and Hoi An were definitely highlights of our trip. Both of our tour guides were very knowledgeable and took us to very interesting and delicious places to eat. Of course, Halong Bay is stunning and staying aboard the Ginger was so fun, their staff was great. The only thing we would've change was to stay in Singapore a few more days, but this gives us an opportunity to venture back to Asia and keep exploring! Thank you again for all your hard work and help in planning this trip." - MW, August 2019, Japan, Vietnam and Singapore
"Louise worked professionally with us from start to finish with our first Asia trip. She tailored it around our desires making our trip to Cambodia and Vietnam the most memorable, interesting, and completely satisfying. Her knowledge of the areas we wished to visit was spot on. We were met on time at every airport and escorted each time to our waiting guide and car ride. Louise made sure we had all the information we needed in a beautifully detailed handbook along with a check list of visas and necessities for each country. She could not have made it any easier for us and because of our wonderful and very successful trip, we are planning to have her help us again for our next trip to Asia in 2020 since we now have the Asia bug. Thank you, Louise!" – AK, July 2019, Vietnam and Cambodia
''was extremely impressed by Hannah Ingle's knowledge. I had spoken with representatives from other (supposedly comparable) vacation companies and not got the advice I was looking for (which was why I was still looking), but Hannah knew what she was talking about and inspired confidence, and I found that confidence to be well placed. We were not sure about how much we would enjoy a cold location vacation, but it was tremendous. All the guides were very friendly, very expert, very knowledgeable, very considerate, very patient and very understanding. They made us feel important and welcome at all times." - VC, March 2019, Finland
"We had the best trip EVER to Morocco! Loved every minute of it. Younes, our guide, really made the trip for us… an absolute rock star!! Fantastic! The trip was seamless from beginning to end. We are all so happy we made the trek over there, such a beautiful place and welcoming country. The Royal Mansour was a huge hit! WOW. Thank you for helping us put together this memorable vacation! We will never forget it." – HM, January 2019, Morocco
''I would like to express my gratitude to Scott Dunn, and to you personally, for organizing such a wonderful trip! It was not just the location that made it perfect. You have handled everything (travel logistics/itinerary/recommendations) to such high standards that I really didn’t have much else to do but to enjoy it without worrying about anything. Thank you, Louen! Needless to say, I am now a big fan of Scott Dunn and will highly recommend its personalized services to everyone.'' – EH, August 2018, Sri Lanka
"My husband and I just returned from a trip to South Africa and Zambia. We are so pleased we worked with Victoria to plan our trip. I am disabled and was worried about how we could make the trip accessible to my needs. Tor spent an extensive amount of time working with the local camps to accommodate my needs as much as possible. The camps went out of their way to make the accommodations accessible, whether it was situating us close to the main area, building hand rails in bathrooms, or devising clever ways to get into and out of boats. Not once did I feel like I was a burden. I will definitely travel with Scott Dunn again." – SL, October 2018, South Africa and Zambia
"Words cannot express how much we enjoyed our safari. We are so appreciative of where you suggested we go, what we do, and how to prepare for the trip. I speak for the entire family, who all agreed that it was their best trip ever. One of the reasons is that each camp catered to our children and grandchildren and provided activities that they wanted. I could go on, but I don’t know how to stop if I tell you all that we enjoyed." – DT, September 2018, Zambia
''I just wanted to let you know how much fun we had on the trip you put together for us. Lyndsey listened to my really confusing description of what I wanted and what we needed. Then she came back in spades with what looked like an amazing trip. At that time, I was not sure it would be "everything" that I fantasized but I knew from the itinerary it was as close to it as I could get. And OMG, did it surpass even my wildest hopes. I think every box, even the stupid and silly ones, on my "what I want to do on safari" list was checked. We made memories on that trip that I am certain my 5 children will still talk about when they are all in their 80s. My MIL literally cried several times on the trip because she was so amazed at what we saw and did. I loved that I was able to just relax as I knew someone else had taken care of every detail, which is not something that typically happens on our family vacations. Thanks again for the amazing memories." – HR, September 2018, Kenya
''You did an excellent job of helping a craft a trip that built success upon success in the most indelible way. At each camp, we felt that we had seen the ultimate in luxury, pampering and game-viewing. Then the next camp outshone the previous one. And the nice thing was that I'm not just talking about more and more luxury, but that the actual purpose of the trip - i.e. actually enjoying the splendid views of game and landscape in wild Africa - was better and better in each camp. It wasn't just a matter of piling on more and more extravagant luxury but also really deepening the pleasure of seeing more animals, more up-close, and in a more exciting way - at each successive camp. It was magnificent. I almost never write reviews on Trip Advisor but maybe I should this time.'' – BB, August 2018, South Africa
"Thank you for putting together such a wonderful vacation itinerary for us. The hotels were both wonderful, and our tour guide in Bangkok (Phi) was fantastic. We can't say enough good things about her. I was actually sick on our first couple of days at the Trisara, but I feel so grateful to the staff who went above and beyond. They sent vegetable soup and some tea to our room as soon as they learned I wasn't well, and they even packed us breakfast on the day of our departure because we left the hotel so early. We were sincerely touched by such thoughtful gestures. We could not have had this kind of experience in Thailand without your assistance. We will definitely use Scott Dunn again on our next Asian adventure. Thank you so much Arthur!'' – ML, May 2018, Thailand
"Thank you for putting together such an amazing trip. Our family said it was the best trip we have ever been on. Japan was amazing place for sights, sounds, smells and flavors. Our food experiences will live on forever. Having gone in Cherry blossom season was spectacular. The only place we did not see them in abundance was in Mount Fuji, otherwise they were plentiful and beautiful." – SG, April 2018, Japan
"We had an amazing time on our trip to South Africa! Working with Meg at made everything so easy and convenient--we didn't have to worry about any logistics and just got to relax and enjoy. Our guides in Cape Town and at Garonga Safari Camp were incredibly knowledgeable. Can't recommend this trip enough!'' – SB, February 2018, South Africa
''Scott Dunn prepared an awesome 40th birthday vacation. We started in Cape Town, then headed off to my first safari at Lion Sands Game Reserve and ended with a relaxing time in Mauritius. I’ve traveled extensively over the last decade and this was by far the best vacation I’ve experienced. Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula are awesome. The safari and the people at Lion Sands exceeded all my expectations. Mauritius was very relaxing and was a great way to wind down from the excitement and adventure in South Africa. From the hotels, to the activities and restaurants recommended, the overall itinerary Kelly planned was a birthday vacation I will never forget. I would definitely use Scott Dunn for another vacation. I’m already looking into going on another safari in Kenya.'' – JJ, November 2017, South Africa and Mauritius
''This is LONG overdue, but I just want to thank Kelly so much for all she and the Scott Dunn team did to make our honeymoon so incredible. It truly was the trip of our lives and that wouldn't have been a reality without your team's hard work. We are so grateful! Scott Dunn was professional, logistically perfect and provided a unique luxurious experience. We can't wait to book again!" - PS, October 2017, South Africa and Mauritius
"Anna was fantastic. She was wonderful from the start and extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the area. She was amazing when we had to change our itinerary, due to the wildfires in British Columbia, and she was extremely dedicated in finding a solution for us so that the children and I could have a fantastic and memorable vacation." - VK, August 2017, Canada
“I just want to touch base and let you know how the trip went. WONDERFULLY! Operationally, it was flawless. Nothing went wrong. Everyone was where they were supposed to be and on time and smiling. There was not one hitch. But more importantly, your suggestions were dead on! Kenya was amazing. We saw what we came to see, plus so much more. The Flight Tour in Namibia was beyond words. We can't thank you enough for recommending it. We had something special happen every day. All places and staff were great. The mobile safari was very cool. And the 3 guys that traveled with us - and cooked, and cleaned, and served me everything I wanted! - were wonderful. Great experience. Especially when the elephants went by the tents at 3 am, the earth shook! You did a great job for us. I will recommend you to everyone!” - RK, September 2017, Kenya, Namibia and Botswana
"Camilla, I just wanted to say that our honeymoon was absolutely amazing from start to finish. All of the accommodation we stayed in was simply stunning and we just had the best time ever. We couldn’t have asked for any better to be honest and it was the best vacation we have ever had. We did & saw lots but had plenty relaxation too, and the food & wine was great at all places. Trip of a lifetime really and was an unforgettable experience. I would highly recommend Scott Dunn to anyone and will be using your services again in the future. The service before the vacation, and indeed during it, was top notch. We are even thinking of going back to South Africa.” - CK, October 2016, South Africa and Mauritius
"So, we are now home after the most amazing trip ever. I just wanted to drop you an email to say thank you for all the places you sent us, the accommodation we stayed at was beyond perfection for us. The quality of the hotels was unbelievable. We had the best vacation ever and didn't want to come home which is amazing for us! We are hooked on Scott Dunn. I will start to look for next August and hopefully we can come up with something." - DH, August 2016, California
‘’We wanted to take the opportunity to extend our utmost appreciation for an overall well executed honeymoon. We genuinely appreciate the quality of the insight and the level of professionalism in the weeks and months prior to our honeymoon by your team. The service at the hotels and your African affiliate were unparalleled (must admit, Saruni Mara is by far the best travel experience and the most luxurious and respectful hotel I have ever stayed in). We most certainly look forward to planning additional vacations in the near future.’’ - AK, July 2016, Kenya and The Seychelles
"I did not know Sri Lanka at all before going and I felt that I was in safe and experienced hands in planning the vacation and it was the exact mix of adventure and relaxation that we had wanted - all the hotels and even down to the rooms booked were perfect - I would not have been able to do this on my own! The knowledge and experience of the consultants in planning your vacation particularly to places you are not familiar with is invaluable, especially when traveling with children.” - FR, April 2016, Sri Lanka