Experience the magic of Africa with Safarihub
Safarihub
- Located In:
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United Kingdom
United States
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 1993)
- Member Of:
- ATOL, TATO, TTB, ABTA & KPAP
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $2,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
i was glad i went there
From the early booking stage our trip was superbly managed by Safarihub and the service and organisation on the ground in Zimbabwe was generally very good.
The excellent hospitality and superb guiding, together with the warm welcome extended by the local people, made this an unforgettable experience and we would not hesitate to return to Zimbabwe. Of the 3 camps we stayed in, the 2 run by Safarihub provided a good level of overall comfort, despite their somewhat corporate feel, and still retained a genuine bush feel.
Rhino Safari Camp was somewhat disappointing and seemed to reflect the current run down situation in Matusadona.
We were approached several times, by fellow travellers, concerning the matter of "tips" and as we have found on previous safaris this remains a contentious issue. What is too much and what is too little?? Your guidelines suggest one thing and the camps have their own suggestions........
Overall we felt that we had a good value holiday.
About my trip
We had this trip on our bucket list for some time, i.e., visiting the Caprivi (Namibia) and getting into Botswana through the Okavango Panhandle and then transverse Moremi and Chobe all the way by 4WD (the rough way). Roughly 4530Km in 18 days.
The Caprivi is definitely a totally different part of Namibia - landscape, people, flora and fauna - you feel immersed in real Africa. The Nkasa-Lupala National Park (alias Mamili NP) is indeed a true hidden gem, where you can experience dry and wet ecosystems /environments. However game is (still) not so abundant as in the Okavango /Moremi.
The Panhandle was marvelous. We had the Okavango for ourselves. Boat trips into the channels are mandatory and they will not disappoint . The birding is superb.
Crossing Moremi into Chobe Savuti and Chobe river front was a trip within a trip in itself. What an experience. It just enriched us as kin travelers to Africa. S19º13'22,0'' E23º23'20,7´´ was the place where we got stuck with our 4WD. No matter how prepared we feel we are, how careful we can be, in Africa, the unexpected can really happen and for that one should be minimally prepared.This comes with proper advise and planning - SafarH Hub has done it again, phenomenally - thank you.
Dream vacantion
Overall, a good combination 5 Nights in Ruaha and 4 Nights on Mafia. Would definately consider going back to Ruaha at another time to see it in the dry season.
My generic comment about the trip was Ellie at Safarihub. She provided excellent advice, information, suggested itinaries, alternative and answered a number of silly questions. In fact when BA cancelled our flight back from Dar es Salaam, she even contacted us to see if BA were sorting it out and we were being looking after. we then had a number of text (SMS) exchanges as she check status, etc.
Apart for the BA issues above, everything worked out exactly as planned, being met and escorted between each transfer point.
I would definately consider using Safarihub again and no hesitation recommending to friends, etc.
Un unforgettable trip
We saved money for several years to catch our dream to go to Africa. Then, more than one year in advance we started to plan the trip in detail, together with the most professional staff from Safarihub.
Of course there was a risk that we created too big expectations. But during the trip and now afterwards when we talk about our adventures, we can easily say that this was above all expectations - the tanzanian people, the wildlife and the excellent food has given us a memory for life.
Email Peter | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wonderful time
We had a wonderful time on safari in Tanzania - first off, a huge thank you to Liz. She truly was the mastermind behind our itinerary and every lodge, logistical element and detail was 100% on point. Each day was a new and wonderful experience, and we are grateful to Liz for helping us plan an amazing adventure.
Our trip was also made spectacular by our fearless guide Imar- we were so lucky to be paired with him. He's a gem - so knowledgable, kind, smart, patient...
Our only regret is that we couldn't have stayed longer- next time!
A good suprise
It was absolutely a fabulous trip. We are seasoned off-the-beaten-track travellers and I absolutely marvel that everything, everything, worked exactly as it was supposed to. Here we were, in the middle of central Tanzania, waiting for a 10:05 flight. Guess what? At 10:03, there was the plane, buzzing animals off the grass runway, then touching down to pick us up. It happened every time.
How do they manage to have tonic, gin, lime, glasses, ice, and potato chips in Katavi? It must be a logistical nightmare--but there was my gin and tonic, always perfectly served. Dazzling!
We felt safe, treated so well by enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring staff throughout..... And then there were the animals. We never saw a rhine, because they have been poached to virtual extinction in East Africa, but we saw most everything else, and up close and personal. Having a leopard on your tent porch is not something I will soon forget.
A word of caution: Mother Nature can be entirely unsentimental. We watched two lionesses kill a baby giraffe as the helpless adult giraffes watched. This was not easy...... but it is what happens out there. This is not Disneyland.
brilliant trip
Excellent- an average of 8 hours a day out on safari. A great variety of habitats within each location giving the opportunity to se a wide range of wildlife- the birds were especially good and varied.
Certainly we felt we saw everything we should have and time was never wasted largely due to our excellent driver (Sadiq).
A brilliant trip which exceeded expectations and the one minor problem was quickly resolved on our return
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Email Mattew | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful !
This holiday ( planned over almost 2 years - to celebrate a 'special' birthday) proved to be be all we hoped for and more. It was fantastic
Throughout the long planning period Eleanor was wonderful. She gave us a great insight into the places we wished to visit, her advice was perfect e.g. It was definitely better to visit Katavi before Mahale. Thank you Ellie you were great !
We have used Safarihub on many occasions and have always been delighted with our trips. Safarihub team is efficient and very knowledgeable - They ensures that any place that clients wish to visit have been vetted by someone from the team !
We look forward to our next Safarihub trip though it will not be somewhat different as we are hoping to take our young grandchildren to introduce them to the wonders of this great country.
My trip
Excellent. Pick ups from/to flights on time and well organised
Wonderful Holiday
My family has an active, adventurous spirit, which Claire (safarihub) picked up on right away as we discussed options nearly nine months prior. Accordingly, Claire recommended camps that met our desires and expectations. I cannot say enough about how easy it was to work with Safarihub and how efficiently our holiday played out. Complex logistics were well planned and execution was seamless. Well done!