FR
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
the tour was excellent
I must say that the organization of the tour was excellently well prepared by miréne , who was very attentive at all my requests and who provided us an excellent guide peter maley who gave us complete answers at all our questions about animals, massais ,vegetation,geological ,etc etc. providing also his own different books of wildlife if we wanted to deepen
best regards
frederic vieille
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous experience - a great Masai Mara safari and lodge, and brilliant value for money
Jimmy was a fantastic tour guide - fun, informative and a smooth driver! The highlight of the safari was seeing a cheetah and lionesses and their cubs.
We were blown away by our accommodation at the Jambo Safari Lodge. All inclusive and very high standard hospitality and food at the lodge. The only improvement would be that the packed lunches were a little uninspiring.
Well organised and highly recommeded!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5-star Service, an Amazing Adventure
Booking our safari with Splendid was a great decision. The James was attentive, listened to all my wants and put together an memorable trip for me and my family which included a 4-day safari and 2-day beach trip.
We were paired with a knowledgeable guide, Alex, who was patient, understanding and funny. Our itinerary was followed closely but Alex was flexible when it came to our kids. He stopped for any animal they wanted to see, including squirrels. The photos and videos we took were amazing….National Geographic quality.
Our hotels were well-maintained, food was delicious and the staff were friendly and attentive. They were located within the parks themselves and offered great views of animals without leaving the property. At one property, we were offered a “big 5” wake-up call in case they came to the watering hole during the night.
All in all, no one in my family will forget this trip. Highlights included:
- 5 lionesses and 1 cub catching some shade
- A herd of elephants taking a red soil bath
- Two different elephant families greeting each other
- A wild dog family frolicking in the street and
- Two male giraffes fighting over a girl
Thanks to James and Alex for a wonderful vacation. It was an unbelievable experience, filled with wonderful memories and a trip we will talk about for years to come.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It's a specially customized surprise journey，we love that!
It's a very surprising journey! We felt very unknown before we went, but Steve and our guide Elay gave us a sense of security and an unforgettable journey. Steve patiently answered our questions and provided the most detailed advice. The guide Elay, was very experienced and made us feel excited about being close to wildlife while ensuring our safety. He can provide witty and humorous answers to the questions we mentioned about wildlife. Because it was a private trip for two people, both the hotel and Safari itinerary were very comfortable, following our pace. It will be unforgettable for a lifetime.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experiencing Safari in its Truest Form
The safari organized and conducted by Savannah Woods Safaris, under the guidance of Mr. Moses, was highly professional and meticulously detailed. We, a group of four, had an incredibly pleasant experience and were able to have unforgettable memories. We were lucky enough to spot four out of the Big Five game animals, largely due to Mr. Moses exceptional spotting skills and experience.
The hotel selections by Savannah Woods Safaris did not disappoint. The itinerary was followed to the letter and everything was punctual. We never felt rushed or uncomfortable. Our well-being was always the top priority of Ms. Lucy and Mr. Moses. All things considered, I can wholeheartedly recommend the team at Savannah Woods Safaris and wish them all the best. We will definitely be returning to find and spot the last missing Big Five game animal.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very good trip. no problem
Thanks to the excellent driver Isaac our safari was a complete success. We had a pleasant stay both in the car and at the hotel. We were able to see them all. animals . Truly excellent. Thank you ISAAC
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well informed and passionate tour guide of Rwanda
Great experience for a two-day tour around Volcanoes National Park (golden monkey trekking), Lake Kivu and Nyungwe National Park. Emmanuel was very organised which allowed the tour to go smoothly throughout. He was very knowledgeable about the country and provided ongoing explanations on the culture, history and geography of the country. It was good value for money given the amount of attractions we got to see across the whole country. I would recommend the tour provider to anyone visiting Rwanda!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He displayed professionalism at its best.
The service was top notch, and maximum value of money due to how the staff communicated with us as a team.
FI
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Zimbabwe & Botswana Game Tracker - worth the price, some challenges
We did Sunway Safaris Zimbabwe & Botswana Game Tracker (ZBa16) in March-April 2024 with a Sunway Safari truck and all together 12 participants and 2 guides. Here is a summary of the trip. All in all, the level of the tour operator was reasonable by Arfica's standards and the trip was generally worth the price. The guides were of a good average level and the arrangements were generally smooth. The food was average.
The car's safety level had some shortcomings (three-point seat belts were missing and a lot of loose items were kept in the passenger compartment), but the driver's driving skills were good. It is worth noting that the car is built on a truck chassis and the suspension is therefore very stiff. Spending tens of hours on bumpy roads in Africa is therefore quite uncomfortable. In addition, the car's air conditioning is insufficient for hot climates, so you should be prepared for discomfort. Contrary to what is said on the website, there is no drinking water tank in the car, but passengers are advised to buy their drinking water from shops.
The itinerary was mostly good. The biggest disappointment was that a few weeks before the trip, the tour operator announced that Khama Rhino Sanctuary was removed from the plan, as seeing Rhinos was one of the main reasons we booked this particular trip. It was replaced by Goo Moremi Gorge, where we did a small nature walk in a large group of tourists and where there was practically nothing to see. The reason for the change was that one of the couples participating in the trip had booked earlier flights, which is why we had to be at the airport earlier and therefore travel further the day before and miss the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. In my opinion, it is not fair that the route of those who have already booked the trip is shortened and destinations are left out, so that those who booked later can book earlier flights.
Another big disappointment on the trip was the game drive arrangements of the Hvange nature park. The itinerary promises 4WD game drives in the park led by a local guide. We also booked the night game drive offered as an extra. In practice, we got an ancient truck from the 80s and a non-English-speaking driver who couldn't drive it and wasn’t interested in the animals or guiding. At the very beginning, we got stuck twice in the sand, from which we had to shovel the tires and push the car (the safety instructions prohibit not getting out of the car, but we had no choice but to push the car out of the sand). After this, the driver refused to drive on the dirt roads anymore and only drove back and forth on the main road of the park, with the result that we saw nothing but a couple of elephants that were in the middle of the road. Also, the night game drive light used by the driver was so weak that you couldn't spot animals in its light. Despite our complaints, the Sunway safaris guide didn't do anything about it, but went himself to another car, which drove small dirt roads and saw a lot of animals. When we demanded a refund for the payment, the guide didn't even try to find a solution, but bluntly stated that we should pay for these "game drives".
There was also one very dangerous incident on our trip. In the Okavango Delta, a hippo attacked one of our group's canoes. A local paddler barely managed to keep the canoe afloat by jumping into the water himself and hitting the hippo with a stick, which broke in a flash. Fortunately, no one was injured, only the clothes and belongings of the people in the canoe got wet. However, the situation was life-threatening.
The accommodations were mostly as described, some quite basic, some better and even luxury.
The Great Zimbabwe hotel turned off the electricity at night to save electricity from 1-5, with the result that the air conditioning did not work and we stayed up sweating almost the whole night. You couldn't open the windows because of the monkeys and mosquitoes, which was very uncomfortable.
Okavango Delta tent camp was very basic, as promised. It was quite nice there as long as the weather stayed good, but on our last day there it rained non-stop, which made it quite uncomfortable. We also had to leave the camp in the pouring rain, so all our things were soaking wet after the trip.
Hermits Peak Guest Lodge in Matobo, Nkosi Guest Lodge at Victoria Falls and Goo Moremi Gorge Resort were the best and good quality accommodations of the trip, the rest were quite ordinary.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Eddie the happy Chappy was fantastic and funny guy
I tried many campany but mo-Africa was the best I do Kruger we see a lot of animals lions with a caps it was good the happy Chappy was on fire thank mo-Africa