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Bumhi Safaris
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- SATSA, FGASA, CTA, HOTAES & ETA
- Tour Types:
- Budget & mid-range tours that, when possible, use accommodations owned and operated by them
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $450 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Matteo Botta | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wilderness and beauty of the safari combined to most comfortable camping experience
This was one of the best experiences of my life!
The safari with Bumhi Safaris was absolutely incredible. We got to experience the beauty of the safari in terms of outdoor living, territory discovery and flora and fauna appreciation in total safety and respect of the animals and the places we visited. The staff was extraordinarily caring and attentive, often being one step ahead of us, anticipating our needs and requests. We felt very safe and looked after.
I would definitely recommend them.
Email Deborah Chapman | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
WOW - The best adventure ever !
My husband and I spent 10 days traveling with Bumhi Safaris on an overland camping adventure from Botswana to Zimbabwe. The camping experience put us right in the heart of the most amazing remote places as we traveled through Chobe National Park, Moremi the Okavango Delta, Suvute, Kasane and then on to Victoria Falls. It was the most incredible way to see amazing wildlife and absorb into your surroundings as you camp under the stars of the African skies or sit in amazement as the sun sets and rises with glorious hues of orange, pink and blue. We saw: hunting wild dogs, leopards, and leopard cubs, male lions, female lions and cubs, rhino, elephants, zebra, hippos, buffalo and alligators. Our guides knew every name of every bird and for you twitchers out there we even saw a Lesser Jacana. All our needs were catered for in terms of comfort and safety. There was great food cooked by the amazing Chris and Tendi such as freshly baked bread and sponges on the campfire were an added unexpected treat. I still want the peanut butter chicken recipe Tendi !! Traveling with two amazing, warm, friendly and funny expert guides was if fact our privilege. We cannot thank you all enough and we will be back for a Mozabiqu. Collect memories not things x
RS
Email Dragana Zivkovic | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
What a gift of LIFE and joy of a Lifetime!
My husband and I have spent the most amazing end of year holidays with the Bumhi team. Being big “cats” lovers and fans, they suggested bringing us to the Kalahari for the utterly unique red-sand open-sky experience. We’ve been dreaming of Kalahari through movies and books, so we knew instantly – we had a winner! And still, we could not have imagined what was yet to come…
The scenery, the sightings, the learnings, the beauty of silence and beauty of sounds, those of the desert and those of animals, the sunsets, the moonrises, the little details throughout the day… and the food, ah the food! Pure bliss.
We were super lucky to be accompanied by both Tende and Ivana, which gave the trip a whole another dimension. Their passion for the world, wildlife, nature, local tribes and culture, and their general joy of life was priceless.
The only downside was having to leave…
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Email Gaga | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Little jewel!
Freshly returned from our trip and I just needed to drop a quick line on behalf of my fiancé and myself - THIS IS THE BEST COMPANY EVER and DON'T THINK TWICE ON ENGAGING THEM!!!!! Just go for it and buckle up for tons of surprises, beauty and joy...
RS
Email Ivica Tosic | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
One and only Bumhi Safaris!
Phenomenal experience in Africa thanks to Bumhi Safaris! We’ve been already on a few safaris, but this one definitely tops it all!
Together with my wife, we badly needed a break and complete disconnection from the busy and stressful life, and following the advice of Bumhi we opted for the Kalahari. So proud of that decision, hehe! Utter disconnection (that was so hard to let go of), silence (aside from animal noises), stunning colors and scenery, sitting by the fire and staring at the stars, fully in-tune with the nature.
One of the reasons why this operator stands out so much is their professional yet such a personalized approach. Tende & Iv were so attentive, passionate and knowledgeable, and patient when needed. We can’t thank you and recommend you enough !!!
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Email Safari Kev | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent Kgalagadi safari experience with Bumhi Safaris!
In November, my two friends and I visited Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park with Bumhi Safaris for 7D/6N. It was an EXCELLENT experience and I have nothing but positive remarks about Kgalagadi and Bumhi Safaris. Specifically, the wildlife sightings were plentiful. We saw lions every morning and evening, many kills including cheetah kill and unsuccessful lion hunt at the waterhole at night, several rare sightings such as honey badger, and many special and unique sightings. We stayed at a combination of Matta Matta, Nossob, and Twee Rivieren. We camped at all locations. Bumhi Safaris was excellent. Very professional, courteous, thoughtful, they always went the extra mile and never cut corners. I do not have any complaints. The food they cooked was restaurant quality. Creme brulee desert, etc. They accommodated all of our requests during the trip and beforehand. I thought the price paid for the safari experience was a good value. When I visit Kgalagadi in the future, I will book with Bumhi Safaris again. Their vehicle was comfortable, reliable, Tende spotted everything we could hope to see including some very majestic lion sightings in the distance allowing us to follow him as he approached the road at a later point in time. Their team of two is very professional, honest, and cares about the environment/animals.
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Email Alexia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just an Amazing experience with Bumhi Safari. I can’t wait for the next one thank you so much
It was my very first safari & I can tell you that it has been an AMAZING one thank to Tende & Ivana (Bumhisafari).
Everything was just PERFECTLY organized.
The life in the camp was just incredible, better than what I expected. Superb meals (Tende cooks every day different meals adapted to what you prefer & you will even discover African fish, meat or wines), super comfortable bed.
I have learned a lot with Tende who perfectly master everything about the wild ecosystem & all living being.
He really respect the nature & is totally part of the wild.
He shares his passion with pleasure and a touch of humor.
It was an experience full of discovery, dazzle, relaxation and learnings.
I highly recommend you to life at least one experience with them if you are looking for a high quality experience, perfectly organized and only for small groups.
Really individualized you won’t find more unique.
A huge THANK YOU to Tende & Ivana for this safari.
I can’t wait for the next one and for sure it will be with you.
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Email Nenad | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip for the whole life
Everything was super great organized from the beginning till the end of the trip. People from Bumhi picked us up at the airport. All together we travelled through amazing landscapes of SA until we reached Kruger National Park. Every day was unique and special. Nice accommodation, big 5s, beautiful nature, interesting stories about animals, tasty food prepared by our guides Ivana and Tende on a daily basis, delicious wines from SA, friendly and worm atmosphere every day during safari, as well special moments on amazing places during sunsets (these moments cannot be explained in words) etc etc. Bumhi did really good job. Thanks guys, we will see you again. :)
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Email John Strom | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The safari of a lifetime - a superb adventure
Going on safari in Africa is one of THE most exciting and enjoyable adventures there is. After a safari it’s easy to write a glowing piece about your guide and the safari you just experienced. It will be one of the most memorable endeavors most of us will experience - it’s that good. All of the guides are knowledgable and helpful when everything is going according to plan - but the measure of a guide is when things DON'T go according to plan. Such was my adventure......
From the beginning of my two country, safari [3 days in Hlane Royal Park, Eswatini and 3 days in Kruger National Park, South Africa] we were barely one step ahead of the borders closing due to the Corona virus.
I met my guide, Tendekayi Guni of Bumhi Safari at the Namaache-Lomahasha border crossing of Mozambique-Eswatini and we headed for Hlane Royal Park where I had accommodations for three nights. Once we arrived at the camp we went on an afternoon game drive where I finally saw my first rhinoceros in the wild. Wow, what magnificent animals! Our lodge was next to a watering hole and in the late afternoon about 7-8 Black Rhinoceros came to drink. Later that afternoon Tende advised me that the border between Eswatini and South Africa was probably going to close. On his good [and prescient] advice I opted to cut our stay in Eswatini short and make the crossing. It’s a good thing we did as the border did close and I would have been stuck in Eswatini.
Tendekayi Guni booked replacement accommodations for me at Skakuza, one of the several lodges in Kruger National Park. That afternoon was my first mini-disaster. The zipper of my safari pants broke. :/ Try as I might, I couldn’t get the recalcitrant zipper fixed. Tende took the safari pants into a tailor in a small town about 15 miles away, had the safari pants repaired, and returned them to me that night. I doubt many guides would have bothered. After Skakuza we departed for my remaining 3 days at a private lodge in Kruger National Park.
My experience in Kruger National Park were beyond what I had expected - I saw ALL of the Big Five - lion, elephant, leopard, rhinoceros and buffalo. Lots of all of them. In my previous safaris - the Maasai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti I didn’t see even one rhinoceros. I must have seen over 40 rhinos in Kruger and at least 10 in Hlane Royal Park, Eswatini. We even saw a rare pack of wild dogs, giraffe, Impala, hippopotamus, hyena and about every other critter in South Africa.
The highlight of my trip was my walking safari arranged by Tende. We had a White Rhinoceros come within about 30’-35’ of us. He came trotting up toward us and stopped and looked at us for awhile. He was HUGE, about as big as a big SUV and heavier. They’re considerably bigger than the Black Rhinoceros and, thankfully, not aggressive. They're magnificent.
All of this time, my guide Tende was keeping track of the border crossings and it soon became evident that I could not return to Mozambique as originally planned.
On the evening of March 21st South African Airways notified me that, as of March 20th, the day before, they discontinued ALL international flights. THANK YOU, South African Airways. They were the airline I’d flown on from IAD [International Airport Dulles] to Johannesburg and then on to Maputo, Mozambique. I was without a return flight and South African Airways offered NO assistance to their stranded passengers NOR a refund. I was forced to book a new, one-way flight via Etihad from Johannesburg via Abu Dhabi on back to IAD, Washington DC.
This was where my guide went above and beyond. Tende drove me 450 kilometer from my lodge in Kruger National Park to Johannesburg. That is going beyond what I would have expected and the mark of a GREAT guide who looks after his clients. If you’re planning a safari to southern Africa you can do no better than Tendekayi Guni and Bumhi Safaris. They are GREAT.
GR
Email Dimosthenis Markopulos | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best honeymoon ever
We were newly married couple and we were thinking where to go for our honeymoon. We wanted to have active vacation with a dose of romantic. We have always wanted to visit Africa, it was our big dream. When we found Bumhi Safaris, and read all the activities they are offering, we booked them straight away!
Tende and Ivana are such a great team, every day spent in Kalahari desert they made it special.
Tende is like open book, live encyclopedia. He knew to tell us all possible details about flora and fauna. Also he is great cook, food was like in a 5 star hotel. I believe he is the best tour guide you will find!
Ivana is the one who is organizing all the activities and adventures. She was always with a huge smile, she has great passion for the nature and super positive energy.
Imagine, at the time we were in Kalahari, my wife was 7 months pregnant. But with them, we felt so safe. They took care of us, especially of my wife.
Now we have small baby, but for sure soon we gonna come back and try something new with Bumhi Safaris. Can't wait to enjoy Africa's sunsets again...