35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Outstanding and professional photo trip !
This was beyond expectations, all areas of our trip were catered for.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sociable and amenable hosts delivering a memorable hloiday with superb photos to take home.
The planning of the holiday was made easy by the Pangolin staff who gave us advice on the flights, clothing, visas, currencies to bring, injection requirements etc. From the moment we were met we were looked after very well and enjoyed an action packed holiday. The purpose built boat on the Chobe was excellent. Each visitor had his own swivel chair and Nikon camera equipped with tele photo lense and motor. I took well over 1,000 photographs. The off road truck used for the safari park was also better than the others we saw. All together better than expected. We are already planning our next trip with Pangolin.
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South African Family Trip
From the moment I first called Christine telling her that we wanted to go to South Africa, but only had a short time, I knew we were in good hands!
She suggested the best route to follow and it was spot on! The private game reserve in the Eastern Cape was fabulous. The accommodation was very spacious – our family had a huge chalet with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and a big deck overlooking the valley. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we saw lots of game, including being completely surrounded by about 20 elephants during one of our drives.
Christine also booked us in at a hotel in Knysna which is very well situated at the waterfront. It was a very good base for our travels down the Garden Route.
Everything went very smoothly and we would recommend Christine for her efficient and excellent service!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Recommendable Tour Operator
We were welcomed at the airport by the driver who gave us a warm welcome to Kenya and he took us to our hotel. Following day in the morning we were picked on time and our guide Peter communicated to us what to expect from the safari. Our guide was really skilled, informative and entertaining, he would not allow us to get bored. All in all, I would recommend every one to try African Paradise Safaris, you will not regret
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbelieveable photo lesson in the most unbelievable African setting- loved it! Thank you!
The personal service, communications and follow up were all fantastic and appreciated. The safari was like a movie scene- unbelievable!! Would highly recommend to photographer or beginner amateur like me!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Up close and personal
An afternoon spent on the Pangolin safaris boat on the Chobe River is the best possible way to spend time in Chobe National Park. Every consideration is given to light and position when placing the boat in the best spot to photograph the wildlife and birds that are so abundant here. Thanks for a fantastic trip :-)
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful experience, one that should not be missed.
This is a one-of-a-kind experience and should not be missed. Being able to get so close to animals on the river was incredibly special, the visit to the elephant bunker breathtaking. Being an amateur, relatively inexperienced photographer, I didn't feel intimidated at all amongst some of the highly experience photographers that were also there. The information, tips and insights into animal habits provided many wonderful photographs. The Pangolin team offer a professional product with the personal touch. I would love to go back.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
All was perfect, the guide was excellent, Makasa arrange it all, not even small problem.
Very nice people. They just do the programe as per your wishes and they do a good job taking care of you and taking good care as sometimes there is things you dont know but they already did all for you. Im very happy and we had an excellent time. Also our driver was excellent, fantastic, we told him what we wanted from the beginning and he undertood very well and we get on extreamly good. They will ask you to pay in advance but dont worry, totally safe.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly and helpful safari company
From the moment we were picked up from the airport to the moment we were dropped off, Kenya Walking Survivors Safaris took great care of us! When planning our safari, all emails were answered quickly and they worked with us to make sure we saw everything we wanted while staying within our budget. The food prepared for us was delicious and all staff were friendly and personable.
I would recommend Kenya Walking Survivors Safaris to anyone thinking of a safari!
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A truly extraordinary experience
Safari is a Swahili word which means journey. For me this safari turned out to be a journey of self discovery as well as a study of the native wild life. I also gained an understanding of the day by day struggle in a rapidly expanding African country to develop an ecologically balanced understanding of the relationship between man, the native birds, animals, and aquatic life and the earth which we all must share.
The Open Heart Safari website contains a section entitled “who should go?’ This is Tom’s list of what or who makes a good fit for an Open Heart Safari. Each item on the list is “right on” and the trip is designed to make sure that the experience is one that will have a significant impact on the participants. You will be cleansed of preconceptions, your values will be challenged and changed, your emotions will be jolted, there will be tears and laughter, and possibly some sheer terror depending upon your reaction to up close and personal encounters with Nile crocodiles, full grown six ton elephants, and a hippo named Lucas who may just sleep outside your door! And believe me, your heart will be opened.
And perhaps best of all, you will become, as I did, close friends with and share some unforgettable experiences with a group of like minded people who care deeply about the enjoyment of nature and wildlife and the preservation of one of the last truly wild and natural places on our planet.