MX
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience! Excellent service
The entire experience with Pictus Safaris was excellent from start to finish. From the beginning, communication was most effective and transparent. Prior to the trip, Tom gave us all the necessary information to prepare for our trip (packing list, list of animals that we could see, among other documents necessary to travel to Chad, all very well prepared and specified). Even, days before our trip, there were some riots in Chad and Tom was very attentive, informing us about the situation and putting the safety of all of us first.
The coordination of all services with the camp (Tinga Camp) was very good.
We had incredible days during our stay at Zakouma National Park, in which we were able to see a huge number of animals and species, some of my favorites being: the large herds of elephants that can only be seen in Zakouma, servals (we saw almost 30!), leopard (2), lions, cheetah ( 2), porcupines (3), honey badgers (more than 7), genets(I lost count of how many), pale fox, hyenas, and of course the impressive spectacle of the “murmuration” of queleas, in which it was awsome to see millions of queleas fly at the same time, in the same direction.
Although the weather conditions were rough (temperatures between 43 and 46 Celsius degrees) it was totally worth it! We ended this adventure extremely happy and satisfied and with the intention of repeating the experience with Pictus Safaris in any of the other incredible destinations it offers.
Tom's attention at all times was the best, and he worked very well with the local guide (Ramadan), both excellent guides and spotters, and with a lot of knowledge of wildlife.
Thank you Pictus Safaris for showing us the greatness of Zakouma National Park in Chad!
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing bucket list experience - 10/10!
We went on a three day safari with Meektrails, stayed at the Zebra Plains camp and were lucky enough to have Peter as our tour guide. The whole experience was beyond our expectations, truly exceptional from start to finish and we couldn't recommend it enough!
The booking process was very smooth, the cost reasonable, and the camp was great (and food was amazing!). The safari itself was just amazing, absolutely gorgeous and we got so close to all the animals.
Best of all though was our tour guide Peter who truly went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible experience. Knowledgable, polite, a safe driver, fun and super nice - highly recommend Meektrails and Peter! Thank you very much!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience!
Amazing wildlife, great team and organization! Would recommend and come back again :)
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent!
Adventure360 was a great trip organizer; our two-day safari went smoothly, without issues, able to cater to all our needs. Charity, the trip organizer, was very responsive and informative. Sammy, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his job. He took great care of us and showed us around the best bits of the park we visited. I can definitely recommend Adventure360!
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Make My Safari is just exceptionnal
Make My Safari adapted the program to our purposes. The quality of their services was absolutely the Best I have never had. We asked for a french guide and have also a local high experimented driver. Both were exceptionnals, professionals and they took care of us from all the way. It would be more an human adventure we share with them, than Just a simple Safari. The choice of the lodges was corresponding perfectly to our purposes. High quality, good food. I recommand Make My Safari !!
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Safari
We found John on line and the first impression was that he was very available to organize the safari according to our needs. We also availed of the services of this company for our week in Zanzibar, where we were met personally by John and a private driver who took care of us the whole week in Zanzinbar. They were very kind and welcoming. Also the price was very good and our safari of 5 days was managed as requested and met all our expectations. The guide assigned to us was excellent and very professional and was able to tell us many facts on the animals during the game drives. We spotted many wild animals. The accommodations were as requested, very nice, as we decided to go for the resorts. Only in one case we slept at a private camp, and it was ok. All the meals were provided during the safari. After the safari, we decided to visit the water springs in the outskirts of Arusha and, on the way, John took us to visit a coffee producer which we really liked. It was a very nice experience, with John being always very polite and willing to do whatever to makes us feel happy and enjoy our travel! We highly recommend this operator!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience from Start to Finish!
I can't speak more highly of our experience with Ways of Africa Travel. It made me very nervous trying to set up a tour from halfway across the world and sending money to a company I knew nothing about. Paul communicated with me so well and really put me at ease. Then, after arriving in Nairobi, Paul and his wife took time out of their schedule to come meet my wife and me to see what we wanted to get out of the tour so some of the things they normally offer were adjusted for what we wanted. They were super friendly and just wanted us to have the best experience possible.
The tour then exceeded our expectations. Jack, our guide and driver, was the best. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the parks and each animal. He also adjusted times and schedule to meet our needs. The places we stayed at were excellent and there was no chance we could go hungry with the meals that were served at each place.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
More than expected level of service, outstanding guide
High level of customer understanding
They deliver what they committed and also go extra mile when needed
A good planning and execution that makes customer visit very comfortable and safe
The guide Solomon showed a very professional actitud during the seven days we spent together
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fair company, expert guide/chef, unforgettable experience
Had an outstanding experience with this safari overall. Dealings with the company were fair, even included airport transportation. Accommodations were nice, camping equipment provided was comfortable. The most important factor that made the safari enjoyable was the expert knowledge and extra effort put forth by our guide Manfred and our chef David. Manfred engaged with each of the group members on a personal level to share details about the beautiful ecosystem and wildlife of the national parks, as well as cultural background about Tanzania. He made every effort to seek out rare wildlife even during the wet season, and his level of experience allowed us to find every animal we hoped to see and more, all while showing great respect for the rules and regulations that govern safari operations in the parks. We saw three cheetahs, three black rhinos, numerous lions, hyenas, hippos, zebras, giraffes, gazelle, wildebeest, eagles, vultures, and so much more!! Our chef David worked long hours to prepare very delicious, authentic, filling meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. He even made the extra effort to make a birthday cake from scratch at the public campsite to surprise a fellow guest. Overall, solid company with outstanding employees. Would recommend!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
So many different moments, sights, drives, people, accommodations - just GREAT! Never to forget!
It was such a great experience! Viva Safari (our tour operator) did a great job by showing us so many different aspects of the South African wildlife, the differences of Krueger NP and the Private Game Reserves as well as the struggling of Rehabilitation Centers for animals. We stayed in different lodges, which was also very exciting. All the people we met were so friendly, hosting an really loved what they do. We had a wonderful time and will definitely do it again!
