Tiffany and Eric Wright

We first met Amy back in 2015 and got to know her as a friend. A few moves and a pandemic quarantine later, we decided it was finally time to set foot on our 6th continent! Please believe me when I say that the smartest thing we did for this trip was to let Amy and Flyga Twiga handle all the details. During a pre-planning meeting, I described the wide range of things my husband and I enjoy doing when we travel. She was able to find an activity for each and every one of our requests that perfectly fit the bill!

Aside from her outstanding organization of the tours and accommodations, Amy provided the perfect level of travel guidance. Although we’re seasoned travelers, it was our first time going to Africa. We knew there were some additional precautions and paperwork needed, but not the specifics. Amy walked us through and answered every question we had, often giving us much-appreciated additional information for context.

During our trip, we kept saying to each other how much it felt like a trip we had planned ourselves... but with *none* of the stress! The customization of the tours, the transit, and the accommodations were exactly what we had hoped they would be, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We also appreciated all of the many personal touches Flyga Twiga arranged for us, from snacks and non-alcoholic drinks to dinner at an exclusive restaurant and a free upgrade to first-class on one of our in-country flights. We were lucky to see the Big 5 on our safaris, and it wouldn’t surprise me if Amy somehow made that happen with her magical planning ability! Truly, our trip was so wonderful, we’re already thinking about another one!

Highlights from our trip include: a private tour of Robben Island with Christo Brand that was incredibly moving and meaningful; getting a tour of a bit of the countryside on our way to Stellenbosch for a great foodies tour and chocolate tasting; seeing a family of rhinos and a lioness on our very first game drive; getting multiple opportunities to get great pictures and video of elephants; and seeing several Lilac-Breasted Rollers and a European Roller among many other birds (and an elusive leopard!) at Kruger National Park.

Tiffany & Eric Wright

Kait Hanson ©CommuniKait

Kait Hanson ©Communikait

Amy has now planned 4 different trips to Africa for me and she is the foremost authority on planning bespoke safari trips for couples and families. Having lived in Africa herself for many years, Amy provides invaluable insight into what each country can offer during a vacation, as well as what it cannot, providing clients realistic expectations of their trip. Because she plans each trip tailored to individual clients, everything can be catered to budgets and wants/needs. I would recommend working with Amy over and over again without hesitation.

Kait Hanson
November 2022

I first heard about Flyga Twiga through an article in MOAA, which led me to the website, where I feel like I first ‘met’ Amy. I say met, because through her website, copy, photography and blog, her passion for Africa, sustainable tourism and creating a unique safari for each client is tangible. I wrote her an e-mail right away and the next thing I knew, we were setting up a Skype call so she could better understand the type of trip my husband and I wanted, our level of comfort with adventure, our budget and more. The fact that she immediately wanted to discuss what our personal top priorities were, I knew we were getting a top-level experience that an agency or standard tour operator simply cannot provide. On our call, I felt as if I was chatting with an old friend who I’d known for years - Amy is warm, caring and extremely knowledgeable in her field. You can tell she loves what she does by the amount of detail she provides in the planning process from start to finish. I will use Flyga Twiga and Amy’s expertise without hesitation for all future trips to Africa and cannot recommend her enough for anyone considering a trip to the most magical continent on the planet.

Kait Hanson
December 2018

You can find Kait’s Blog here.

The Nikki Group Safari © Flyga Twiga™ LLC

The Nikki Group Safari, Kenya © Flyga Twiga™ LLC

“It was such a pleasure travelling with Flyga Twiga! We will definitely be back!”

“Everything you did was great. Thank you for the patience with our group and the excellent guide Peter.”

“Kibo was great – very relaxing and the food was good. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful.”

“Everything was great.”

“Charles gave us an excellent briefing and the gifts were such a welcome surprise!”

“Peter was such a great guide and companion during our trip. Everyone loved him!”

“Will recommend to all our friends and colleagues.”

The Nikki Group

South Africa Safari ©ErinHendersonMedia

A trip to Africa has always been on my travel bucket list, but was certainly not on my radar while I was living in Korea. Having never traveled anywhere in Asia, my plan was (still is) to visit as many countries nearby as I can before our time in Korea comes to an end. Enter Amy with Flyga Twiga. 

I photographed her for the November issue of United on the RoK and we got to talking about Africa, as she plans African safaris for individuals and families. After chatting for a bit, she mentioned she would send over a unique trip she had just put together, just for me to check out.

Fast forward to July 2023 and I am just getting home from that unforgettable trip.  If you are considering a trip to Africa, I cannot recommend Amy enough. She was there from start to finish of the planning process and checked in with us throughout the trip to ensure everything was going as planned. When one small mix up with lodging occurred (through absolutely no fault of Amy) it was handled quickly, and the outcome was even better than we could have asked for.

Twiga Giraffe Tattoo ©ErinHendersonMedia

South Africa has forever left an imprint on me, both mentally and physically, and I hope to return sooner rather than later. I enjoyed my trip so much that I got a small tattoo in Johannesburg the day I flew home that will always remind me of my time there. That part of your trip is totally optional, hiring Amy should not be =)

Erin Henderson

Johannesburg, SA Tattoo Experience ©ErinHendersonMedia

Sunset, Boma National Park, South Sudan © Flyga Twiga™ LLC

Sunset, Boma National Park, South Sudan © Flyga Twiga™ LLC