Sundowner Holidays

Sundowner Holidays, tailor-made travel combining safaris, culture and boutique hotels

Sundowner Holidays is a travel agency based in the United Kingdom that designs tailor-made itineraries across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Its approach combines safaris, cultural tours and unique escapes, with particular attention to the selection of boutique hotels and luxury hideaways away from the crowds.

Destinations covered

The collection is organised into three main geographical areas. In Africa it features Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zanzibar and Zimbabwe. In Asia it includes Borneo, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. In the Americas it covers Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands and Peru.

How trips are classified

The agency organises its offers by interest, by type of traveller and by time of year. Interests include favourites, active trips, beach, culture, luxury, off the beaten track, safari, scenery, self-drive and wildlife. By traveller profile it distinguishes families, honeymooners, LGBTQ+, groups and couples. The timeframe classification covers two-month periods, from January & February to November & December.

Examples of published itineraries

The website shows a selection of trips with duration and price per person, including flights. These include a 13-day wildlife programme in Costa Rica, a 22-day journey through Laos and Thailand, a 13-day boutique route through Vietnam and Angkor Wat, a 17-day Peru and Galapagos itinerary with a seven-night cruise, a 15-day safari in northern Tanzania combined with Zanzibar, a 12-day jungle and beach trip in Borneo and a 12-day tour of Sri Lanka with boutique stays, cooking, cycling, tea picking and tuk-tuk rides.

Selected accommodation

The agency highlights a list of properties it considers representative of its style. In South Africa it includes Garonga Safari Camp, a six-suite camp with outdoor bathrooms, sleep-outs in the wild and specialist guides in the heart of Makalali. In Costa Rica it offers La Cusinga Lodge, an eco-luxury lodge in the rainforest. In Sri Lanka it features Gal Oya Lodge, a remote retreat in an unspoilt natural setting, and Karpaha Sands, a beachfront property. In Argentina it mentions Estancia Cristina, a historic estancia in Los Glaciares National Park with glacier views. In Borneo it includes Borneo Rainforest Lodge, an eco-lodge in the Danum Valley. In Vietnam it lists Cassia Cottage, a former spice trader's retreat on the island of Phu Quoc, and Tam Coc Garden Resort, set within gardens. In Thailand it features Koh Jum Beach Villas, with eco villas, private pools and direct beach access. In Kenya it cites Enkewa Mara Camp, a luxury camp in a natural setting.

Featured experiences

Among the experiences it promotes are tracking Bengal tigers in India, sunrise at Machu Picchu, a self-drive trip along South Africa's Garden Route and a selection of jungle lodges in Borneo.

Client reviews

The site includes testimonials from travellers describing itineraries in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Kenya, Borneo and Costa Rica. The comments mention the organisation of the trip, the work of local guides, the selection of accommodation and the service received, and refer to Trustpilot for more reviews.