“Sometimes being without Wi-Fi, cell service, Instagram, Twitter, and emails is exactly what you need.
I loved staying in Zimbabwe. I loved seeing the animals and being a visitor in their home. (Yes that includes huge spiders but it was a fair trade off for BABY ELEPHANTS.) There were no ovens and all the cooking was on the fire! Delicious. Loved our guide, Spike. Unparalleled knowledge of wildlife and nature. GL & I loved sitting by the fire and learning about the constellations above us. @hwangebushcamp @premiertoursAF”
Julian Harrison awarded a slot on Travel + Leisure's A-List for a 12th year in a row, that showcases the best specialists in the business—the people who have firsthand knowledge of destinations on the rise, can get you into sold-out hotels, and provide the best insider travel tips.
Julian Harrison is tapped as an insider for his intel on Town & Country Travel 100 List - "They are all members of an exclusive club, Wendy Perrin's WOW List - Which is harder to get into than Harvard."
"Our tour was coordinated by a Southern Africa expert through Premier Tours"“Knowledgeable operators – born and raised in South Africa –highly recommended”
“Julian Harrison is one of the most knowledgeable and trusted safari experts I know. Conde’ Nast Traveler readers rave about the safaris organized for them”
“As the number one specialist on Africa, this company knows every game lodge and the people who run them. Premier Tours is your liaison in arranging the perfect trip” 
“Premier Tours, a specialist in travel to Southern and East Africa” 
“Now Africa received him, and would change him, and make him one with herself”
“Specializing in safaris, Premier Tours is one of the most successful in the world”
“A memorable experience, especially the unexpected” 
“Our trip was filled with the big five of the jungle - lion, buffalo, rhino, elephant, and leopard. When it was over, we were all left with a longing for more” 
"Julian Harrison is one of the most knowledgeable and trusted safari experts I know. Conde' Nast Traveler readers rave about the safaris he has organized for them. This guidebook will prove very useful to those planning their first safari...or even their second or third."
"An African safari vacation, is for my money, an experience of a life time. But planning it can be a supreme challenge - time consuming, sometimes frustrating, and if not done right, enormously expensive. African Safari is a traveler's treasure - chockfull of tips, destination and wildlife information, resources, and personal testimonies from folks who have safari-ed. I wish I had read it when I planned my first trip to Africa"
"This is the quickest, simplist handbook I've found on big game safaris. If you thumb through these pages, you'll realize that your dream trip is really possible."
"An essential primer for any first timer planning an African safari."My wife and I have taken 4 trips with Premier all of them have been fantastic. The attention to detail and ease of travel is unparalleled. We like to call it "Idiot proof" luxury travel.
Eugene Armer, from Julian’s team, planned a terrific Southern Africa trip for us. He accommodated every goal I had going into the process: a variety of safaris, Victoria Falls, time in Johannesburg and Cape Town. He suggested adding Franschhoek which was very nice. Every guide, every transfer, everyone charged with moving us around, was excellent. We packed a lot in and it all went off without a hitch.
Julian set up the most amazing trip for us! He listened to what I wanted and the amount I wanted to pay and set everything up perfectly. He even gave me the best advice as to when to go. March was perfect!
Botswana, especially, was the place of my dreams. The camps (Tau Pan, Splash, and Lagoon) exceeded all my expectations and there were no hiccups along the way. Everything was perfect.
Best trip EVER!
If I’m ever lucky enough to go back to Botswana, I’d call Julian in a heartbeat. Thank you for giving me the trip of a lifetime!
We recently returned from a three week trip to Africa planned by Julian Harrison and we could not have been happier with the entire process... I would highly suggest Julian and his team to anyone considering traveling to Africa, without question we would use him again.
Eugene at Premier Tours is fantastic!!!!
We feel like we received concierge service with Premier Tours and can not recommend them highly enough. Eugene impressed us with his eagerness to understand specifically what our family was looking to get out of our trip, his communication and responsiveness and his wealth of knowledge regarding "everything South Africa".
Throughout our trip, we regularly noted details that we had not even thought about, but that Eugene had clearly made sure were taken care of. The places he chose for us to stay all exceeded our expectations.
We can't wait to plan our next trip with him!
There are many reasons why you and your firm are ranked the best in the world every year. Hard work, great people, longstanding relationships with your providers, absolute attention to detail, a can do attitude, and many more attributes.
All the best to the very best!
South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe
Julian Harrison planned an excellent three week trip to Botswana, Victoria Falls and Rwanda for my husband and me in March 2017. He was extremely responsive during the planning process, with a long phone call to discuss our trip objectives and budget, followed up with an extensive proposed itinerary, which he easily revised as we made decisions about the trip. Because of his depth of knowledge of Botswana and Rwanda, he was able to create an itinerary for us that showed us the diversity of areas in each country.
This is our third experience using one of Wendys recommended agents and every trip has been done extremely well. I can highly recommend Julian Harrison – in fact, I’ve already given his name to several people who are planning trips – you won’t be disappointed in the trip he plans for you.
- Review courtesy of Wendy Perrin's Wow List
Greetings!
Brad and I want to extend our sincere "THANK YOU" for arranging the most wonderful journey. Every service was flawless. All accommodations were outstanding and gracious. We really cannot quite express our delight with the entire adventure.
We have been fortunate to have traveled quite a bit and have seen many great sites, cultures and attractions around the world. But, this journey was by far, the most thrilling and best experience in our lives. We both are in awe of nature once again, as we should be. The animals were incredible , the guides knowledgeable and most responsive. The food was top notch and so wonderfully presented at each meal, regardless of sunset with a hyena or in one of the dining rooms.
With great appreciation of your had work and patience with this truly remarkable adventure,
“It was a fabulous trip and we will continue to recommend Premier Tours to all who ask.”
“Thank you again for your services. We have already recommended you to our friends. We will certainly contact you again on our next trip to Africa.”
“We all had a wonderful experience on safari. I don’t see how it could have been better. Thank you so much for your guidance in putting this extraordinary trip together.”
“I had very high expectations and I’m happy to say they were exceeded in every way. It all went off like clockwork”.
“It was truly a dream trip and cheers to you for making it all happen flawlessly. Simply put, it was outrageously fantastic!”
“It was a fantastic trip! One of the best I’ve ever taken, if not the best! We now know why you are so highly recommended!”
“We were very impressed by the (level of detail and depth of) knowledge displayed by your planning. You really know your business”
“My wife and I are planning our third trip to Africa. Every time has been adventure that has marked our lives. If you are thinking about your first trip to the continent- trust Julian and the Premier Tours team to care deeply about each segment of your amazing trip. If you are returning to the continent, we trust you are experiencing the value, insight and personal touch that Julian’s team brings to creating an adventure customized for you and your family.”
