NZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Walter at Safarionline made our African experience into a perfect tailor-made safari adventure!
Walter Kohrs at Safarionline in Capetown created the perfect African adventure for us safari novices from New Zealand. We are by no means inexperienced travellers but, as we were time poor and had never been to Africa, we needed a bit of help with the organisation. Through his prompt, efficient and friendly online service, Walter put together a programme that gave us everything we could have wished for. It was all done through email and online. Our itinerary was all on the Wetu app - so easy! When we arrived at the hotel in Capetown, there was a package from Walter waiting for us, complete with local simcards.
We had excellent and carefree service from truly wonderful people all the way - every flight, shuttle and connection from Johannesburg to Capetown, through Botswana, on to Vic Falls and back to Jo'burg again was taken care of, thanks to Walter.
In Botswana, Walter had organised for us to stay at three beautiful and comfortable Desert and Delta Safari camps - each offering their own individual and personal experience in terms of superb accommodation, excellent food and friendly, personable and service minded people. The African animal adventures - safari drives and boat trips - were extremely exciting as well as diverse. The experienced, fun and friendly local safari guides showed us a huge variety of African animals, from roaring lions and graceful giraffes in the semi desert to massive hippos and miniscule frogs in the delta. They were so professional: their knowledge of all animals and of flora and fauna was so impressive and we learnt so much from them! At all times were they respectful of the animals and the environment. On a couple of occasions, we opted to skip the daily siesta and do a couple of all day drives instead and this was fantastic! We got to see what animals get up to in the heat of the midday sun as well as when they are at their most active at dawn and dusk. We had an unforgettable picnic lunch surrounded by hundreds and hundreds of zebra who happily ignored us as they went about their daily business while we were enjoying a delicious lunch and a cold beer! Another highlight were the sundowners - the obligatory evening drinks you have while watching the African sun set like a bright red ball of fire on the horizon. One evening we had our sundowner by a waterhole whilst watching a family of 20 plus elephants of all ages, from huge adults to tiny babies, come down and enjoy their evening routine of drinking, swimming and playing in the water. We just sat there and watched them, pinching ourselves to make sure that we were not dreaming - and sipping our G & T's, of course!
So Walter, thank you for the adventure you organised for us at The Okavango Lodge, and at Savute and Moremi Camps. We couldn't have wished for better service!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An enjoyable child friendly experience
I was very skeptical about sleeping in a "tent" to my surprise, it was very luxurious kitted with all the modern amenities. The outdoor showers were awesome! The food was also prepared to the highest standard, though I wish they also could serve "venison" .
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
all good
All good until i've booked then not that great, it was hard to talk with the operator when i had some question or whanted to make some changes.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
African Coast Travels is a Professional Travel Services provider with a personal touch
Joseph Mayo was very prompt in responding to queries and assistance in visa documents. I was upgraded into a Chalet from Camping and that was a pleasant surprise in Hwange park. The whole experience was wonderful and I would recommend them to all solo travellers too like me.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Mt. Kenya climbing adventure with Bison Safaris was best deal as tourist. Value of money at best.
Quick response to my inquiry compared to others, fascinated by their very competent online personnel with their elaborate and precise cost and diverse tourist destinations explanations, comfortable and perfect accommodation went beyond my expectation and very supportive tour driver and guide especially on my Mt. Kenya climbing was made easy by this team. Will always tour and travel with you Bison Safaris.
NZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fantastic experience.
We have just arrived back in New Zealand after an amazing private safari with Shaun from Moriti Private Safaris.
From the beginning Shaun's communication was excellent and he made sure to create an itinerary that suited what we wanted to get out of our trip. We had a lot of questions and requests, even up to the last minute he was prompt in his replies and always enthusiastic.
The safari itself was great. 2 nights at Tshukudu Game Lodge and then on to a private game reserve in the Klasserie region for 3 nights. The accomodation at Tshukudu was rustic but the food was nice and the orphaned animals, especially the cheetah Ntombi were worth the visit. The game drives were good and it was interesting to see the realities and cost of running a game lodge with the ever present threat of poachers and also the current drought. The bush walk with Richard and Ntombi was a highlight.
The private lodge in the Klasserie was the highlight of the trip. To walk out onto a deck over looking a river bed and then be able to sit and just watch animals walking past was magical. The accomodation was great and the food from the chef Lindsay was amazing. We loved the bush breakfast. The pool was a great place to spend lazy afternoons between game drives and the fire pit lulled us to sleep each night.
The game viewing itself was fun. Shaun is obviously in love with the bush and animals and went out of his way to give us a great experience. We managed to see 4 of the big 5, including lots of lion sightings and an amazing elephant experience.
We left our safari with Shaun feeling as if we had better understanding and insight into South Africa's beautiful animals and land and also as if we had made new friends. We hope to be back one day!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable Service from a 1st Class Operator
I could not have asked for a better tour operator for a visit to Zimbabwe. Nyati Travel & Tours were excellent. Our Tour Consultant, Terence Mutsvanga, was an outstanding travel professional. He patiently worked with me to build a suitable itinerary for my group of 10 people, responded to seemingly endless questions, and was available on the ground to ensure that all went well. His attention to detail and service were superb. I also cannot forget our exceptional driver/guide Dennis Nyazika. Our itinerary took us, without incident, around Harare, Hwange National Park, and to the unforgettable Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls).
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding Safari Experience - Would Use Them Again and Again
We only had a few days for safari after ten days of charity work. Wanted to make the most of it while we were on that side of the world. Daniel was very knowledgeable and helped us choose the right places to go and visit. Food was great, rooms were awesome, shower was hot (not the norm in Kenya). If you are lucky you will get Peter for a driver. He was very nice and was with us for the entire time. He also knew all of the local secrets. I would book with them again and I would definitely take my kids to where we went. Have fun!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Nice african trip
We were happy with the different communications with Kapalongo Expeditions.
Very good service for guide and driver, good choice of lodges, very clean, food was good.
But 4 days was to short to go until the lodge in the north of Serengeti
Nice safari, we see lots of animals,
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A very exciting experience with the mountain gorillas
I really enjoyed the tour through these two magnificent countries (Uganda & Rwanda) and in line with my personal expectation. Service was very good and the safari was very satisfying although I have not been lucky enough to see lions climb trees. It will be for another time ...