Luxury Africa Experience & Safari Expert
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DeJuan Shorter
Chicago, IL Travel Agent· 16 Years of Experience
The Timely Traveler, an independent agent with WorldVia, a Travel Leaders Agency
5.0
(6)
100% Recommended
DeJuan and his team did a fantastic job planning our honeymoon in Thailand! Since our honeymoon involved quite a lot of moving pieces and coordination traveling... Read More >
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Kenya, South Africa, Amboseli National Park, Nairobi, Masai Mara National ReserveInterests:
Safari, Animals & Wildlife, Adventure, Luxury, HoneymoonsAbout Me
Our Safari Watching The "Cheetah Brothers" Hunt
Are you looking for that bucket list safari trip that you have always dreamed of taking? Let us help put together the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime safari experience. I have traveled to the African continent several times and explored the best safaris available, along with so many other things to experience from luxury beach resorts to wine tasting in South Africa.
Whether you are combining your safari with a trip to South Africa, or planning to visit the Masai Mara in Kenya to search for the most amazing wildlife on earth or planning a trip the ultimate pinnacle during the Great Migration. I can help make recommendations for you, so that you'll be sure to stay at the best safari camps with the best local guides.
For example, one tip we always recommend is making sure you with a safari group that only utilized 4-5 seats in their safari jeeps. What do you ask? We have found that that when travelers go to the larger camps, they will of course then go out in larger vehicles. Imagine being on a safari in a vehicle with 10-12 other travelers, who are all trying to take a picture of the same lion. It just doesn't provide an intimate experience.
Reach out today and I will assist in planning your ultimate safari experience!
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Kenya, South Africa, Amboseli National Park, Nairobi, Masai Mara National ReserveInterests:
Safari, Animals & Wildlife, Adventure, Luxury, HoneymoonsREVIEWS
Rating: 5.0
6 reviews
100% Recommended
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Luxury Thailand Honeymoon
Reviewed By Elyse - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Thailand ~ East and Southeast Asia
DeJuan and his team did a fantastic job planning our honeymoon in Thailand! Since our honeymoon involved quite a lot of moving pieces and coordination traveling between cities within Thailand, I really appreciate the preparation documents and app we received prior to our trip. It made everything a breeze! We would 100% use The Timely Traveler again! Thank you DeJuan and team.
DeJuan Shorter responded
"It was a pleasure helping you on this special honeymoon! I'm so happy that you were able to experience so many different areas in Thailand. Looking forward to helping you again in the future!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Fantastic service, highly recommend!
Reviewed By Lenny and Amanda - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
My wife and I were referred to Dejuan by a friend when we began to plan our honeymoon. Not only did he help us choose a destination based on the experience we wanted, but he set up an amazing trip that fit our budget. We were slightly apprehensive, as we had never traveled to Europe before, but Dejuan set us up with a detailed itinerary and all of the arrangements needed to make out trip run smoothly. He offered fantastic recommendations and activities that allowed us to get the most out of each of our stops throughout Italy. He was extremely accessible during the planing process and even while we were on the trip, taking several phone calls during odd hours to ensure we would have the best trip possible. He was even kind enough to arrange for a bottle of wine to be waiting in one of our hotels upon checkin. Thank you Dejuan for an unforgettable trip and making our honeymoon so special. Would highly recommend to anyone planning a trip, especially to Italy!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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AMAZING!!!!
Reviewed By Gloria E - Los Angeles, CA | Traveled to Turks and Caicos Islands ~ Caribbean
The timely traveler went above and beyond to make our girls trip to Turks and Caicos one to remember. The attention to detail from finding the best flights, to the best hotel within your budget, and will even book fun local activities for you based on your interests. We took a sunset boat cruise that included music, drinks, food and an exploration of another island. I will never try to book another vacation on my own! Save yourself the stress of sitting in front of your lap top for hours hoping you chose a good hotel with the right amenities and the shortest flight and let the experts take care of it! They know how to find you that deal better than you can!!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our dream trip to AFRICA.. and now we're hooked!
Reviewed By Lauren - Chicago, IL q | Traveled to Kenya ~ Africa
The Timely Traveler recently sent us on our dream trip to AFRICA! The trip was part South Africa (Cape Town & wine country) and part safari in Kenya (Masai Mara & Lewa Conservancy) and it was a great mix of adventure, relaxation, authentic experiences and luxury. We are so pleased with the way The Timely Traveler paced, planned and executed the trip of our dreams. We're addicted to safari now and can't wait to go back with the help of The Timely Traveler again!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Epic Honeymoon - Tanzania, South Africa & Egypt
Reviewed By Chrissy Bell - St. Paul, Minneapolis | Traveled to Tanzania ~ Africa
Timely Traveler was amazing! DeJuan planned the most epic month long honeymoon in Tanzania, South Africa and Egypt. We wouldn’t have changed a thing and we kept getting surprised by all the amazing things we had planned that we may not have been able to find ourselves. It was such an easy process and exceeded our expectations. We really felt like the trip was exactly what we wanted at every turn
DeJuan Shorter responded
"Thanks Chrissy. We had an amazing experience helping you plan the month long honeymoon. We look forward to helping you again in the future!"
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Client Testimonials
Iceland Anniversary Travel!
Honestly feeling great as that was one of the top 5 trips of my lifetime. Can' THANK YOU enough for all your help/planning as well as the extra nice little present in Vik. You're a natural at this!!!:))
Happy to provide additional feedback as well, if you like, and do whatever I can to promote your company. We've already had 3 people email us and ask "we want your itinerary" - so I'm hoping we can get you some good referral clients from this!
Beau Davis
Mexico Group Celebration
Excellent service! DeJuan was available to answer all questions and even provide some bonuses when we asked for them; he assured us along the way and it was nice to not worry about all the behind the scene details! Highly recommend. The Timely Traveler definitely took care of us!
Amanda B. Chicago, IL