BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional
As soon as we arrived in Tanzania we were very much looking forward to Safari. It met what we were waiting for. The guides were very professional, demonstrating knowledge about the area and the animals, answered and clarified all doubts. The cars were good. It's a fantastic ride, watching the animals immersed in nature in an almost natural way is very beautiful. The prices are consistent with what is expected. Also, I have to say that it’s very safe, no reasons to be afraid to the animals.
NL
under20 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very kind enthousiastic funny guy
Our experience with everything before during and after the Safari was very good.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superb experience
It took me a long time and a lot of research to finally pick the company with which I'd have my first ever safari experience, and Viva Safaris did not disappoint. From the get-go, what stood out to me was the clear and efficient communication from Patti. I chose the 5 day package at Tremisana Lodge; was picked up and dropped off at my Josburg location. Guides and rangers were the best - friendly, helping, and willing to give their best to provide us with the best experience. The rooms in Tremisana were clean and comfortable, and the food was to die for! All employees were warm and welcoming. My days at the Kruger and Balule Reserve couldn't have been better, got to see the big 5 and many more. I highly recommend Viva Safaris, professionalism at its finest. Thanks for a memorable trip.
AE
Beast spoor were extremely accommodating from start to finish! Extremely helpful/ outstanding!!!
Incredible tour would highly recommend!! Excellent communication and friendly staff!!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely brilliant, would recommend to anyone and everyone!
Had an amazing time on our safari, saw some really cool animals and learned lots that’s to Happy Chappy!! Couldn’t recommend enough!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Organized
Value for money provided
Adhered to the departure timings
Good driver and tour guide
Wide variety of safari options available
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They show us the life in the parks
Was a week very interesting travelling and looking trough the nature seeing a lot of animals. We have seeing all the big 5 animals. Food provided by the tour was delicios every day. Thanks also to the driver Elias a very kind person, a very professional guide. Thank to Safina for her work. I suggest everyone to join Serengeti African Tours.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Superlativ and magnific
fantastic tour very well organised...excellent...excellent cuisine...excellent chef at our disposal...excellent guide Elias, we saw all 5 of the big five and all the imaginable and possible animals...we slept in tents with sleeping bag mattresses fur and pillows all super clean... nothing was missing in the campsites... highly recommended wonderful tour, a memory for life... special thanks to Elias the guide and Safina, excellent organizer... thank you very much for everything
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive and accommodating allowing for a worry free experience.
Lulu offered me prompt quotes, made special arrangements for me when my flight got delayed, and was always available throughout the trip to answer any questions that came up. The tour guides were very knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about their job. The food was amazing and the chef that accompanied us on our expedition was able to make meals that complied with all our diets.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Life Changing Experience Due to Tour Guide Chris
My partner and I enjoyed the 4 day safari in Kruger with Chris and Hopesol of Wild Planet Safari. Here are some takeaways:
1. We tented at two different campgrounds. For both Hopesol set up our tents and cots, sleeping bags and fan. The campgrounds had a fence around the exterior but we still were able to see jackals and honey badgers at night. They just added to the experience - no concerns.
2. Each day, Hopesol cooked different meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner over a fire. Delicious. Included were an English Breakfast, pancakes, fruit salads, steaks, sausage (including ostrich), lamb, chicken roast - basically more than you can eat and still be so satisfied. Hopesol was so friendly and really wanted to know how our tour was going and how to improve it. It's hard to express how much we enjoyed the four of us talking about the day and other life events while enjoying those meals at dusk.
3. Chris drove the open air jeep for several guided tours each day, morning, afternoon and early evening. Everything that any review has said about Chris being a superior guide, friendly, welcoming and funny merely approach the truth. He made our trip what I consider the best vacation/experience of my life. My partner really wanted to see as many birds as possible and Chris would stop and point them out as we crossed paths. In the end we were able to count 78 new birds! Amazing. He recommended getting an Animals of Kruger Park picture book of what we might see and it helped us keep track of what we encountered as well as looking for others to scout. In the end, Chris takes such pride in what he does and he told us he is meant to work in the bush - we could not have had a better guide.
4. Value for the money? You could not have a better experience on safari - we were able to be on our own with just Chris and Hopesol, without a group that would require us to be distracted by others needs, wants, ways. We also went on a night trip led by a Kruger ranger, on which about 20 people crowded onto a jeep. While we were able to see some nocturnal animals like huge owls, a civet, some honey badgers and also lions just lying on the road in front of us, the crowd of people was almost painful after being with just Chris on a guided tour. We also went on a a guided walk of eight in Kruger with two armed rangers; that was fun to experience the animals and so extensive land from a ground perspective. We did see zebra and wildebeests moving up close.
5. Just Go. Experience the vastness of Kruger. You will be so happy you did this. We still say, "I wish we were on safari right now."
Thanks, Wild Planet Safari. Thanks, Hopesol. Thanks, Chris. Chris, you have found something to do that makes others so happy. Not many people can say that.