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Review about South Africa by pixpeeper
Everybody knows what a scenic country South Africa! What we didn't expect that many encounters with the people were as memorable as the wildlife! Can't wait to go back!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Vacation Ever!
We did a 14 day camping safari with Anthony back in August of 2011; our children were 6 & 9 at the time and the entire vacation, from beginning to end was totally and utterly mind blowing. This was our first trip to Africa and Anthony did a tremendous job in every aspect of our holiday. He is very knowledgable and was a fabulous guide for our family; he was very patient answering all our questions about the animals, vegetations, environment, geology, culture etc. Anthony always made sure we were comfortable and happy and very well fed during our trip. Our safari was indeed a trip of a lifetime for us and it FAR exceeded our expectations. We would do it all again in a heartbeat and wouldn't look elsewhere for a guide; Anthony was the best!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzanian trip
Our trip was brilliant and we had a fantastic time. We found the wildebeest migration excellent, and saw a huge amount of game in the varying places. Some of it, very special. Our guide, Godwin, provided by Safarihub, was great fun and very enjoyable to spend time with. He was also very good at finding the animals. Very much enjoyed the our camp and met some great people. Although, Kirurumu was in a great location,The Crater itself was beautiful and well worth visiting. The good thing about our location was that we could get into the Crater early and avoid some of the crowds.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experienced that our Safari was definitely "going the additional mile"
From beginning till the end, experienced pro-active and expert guided participation in arranging and execution of our holiday in South Africa, top of the bill Photo album with wel documented trip description and tips.
The personal contact of the staff of Tailor made Safari's was excellent, everything promised was well organized, beyond expectation. Recommended accommodations, game drives and excursions gave us a splendid "personal" Tailor-made Safari experience.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Competences, knowledge and Customer care
Very good, everythings respect our aspectatives. Timing and distances daily ok
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly and human, responsible, always trying to do the best as possible for the client.
Concerning the communication befor our trip, we got to skype with them regularly. Then we met Mickeal, the chair-man of Migada, in his office in Tanzania, someone very accesible although serious in his work. Everything went as planned concerning the ascent of the Kilimandjaro and the tour in the NgoroNgoro national park. The cars used where in a good state and so for the tents. I Also have to say that We had a very good Cook, hope you'll be lucky enough to have Moses on your team !
The guids We had were really attentive to us, answering all the questions We had, showing us the nature and the animals. We felt in security and taken in charge. Migada is a small tour compagnie, maybe this is why their service is so adapted to the client.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience!
We had a very nice tour to Mikumi NP, a Masai Village, Ruaha NP & Iringa. Everything was arranged well.
The staff is really great and very helpful. We had a great cook and wonderful drivers. Really loved them all! The only minus was the poor maintenance of the jeeps. We unfortunately had several breakdowns.
SI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very well organised 10 day safari in Uganda.
Just finished a 10 day tour to Uganda with Encounter Africa Safaris.
I found Encounter Africa Safaris thorugh safaribookings.com. I work for a small Slovenian tour operator and was searching for a reliable tour operator in Uganda. I have probably contacted every possible tour operator, but non of them was as helpful and responsive as Chris from Encounter. From the initial contact, through the whole trip planning process, to the tours itself, everything was always highly professional and first class in every aspect.
The tour went through as agreed. From the clients respons (we were 14) i would say we got more then we were expecting. Tolbert and Benjamin are good and experienced guides, excellent drivers and meet all of our needs.
All in all i can only recommend them and for sure will use their service in the future.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My South Africa Encounter - thanks to Jon at jonsdivetravel.com - was much more than I anticipated.
Ever since hearing about how diverse and interesting South Africa was in my college Geography classes, I had been wanting to see Table Mountain and the fauna at Kruger National Park. Jon Haraty with his patience and experience provided me with a most excellent introduction to the African Continent.
I say introduction, since as is the case in any new travel destination, one can only scratch the surface of all the things to see and do. Jon sent me to two private camp destinations to see more animals and variety than I expected.
I would return on another tour arranged by Jon - especially a group tour, as he has done previously.
All my expectations were fulfilled in what Jon arranged for me - only inclement weather prevented one excursion I had planned while in Cape Town.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best adventure we have ever experienced!
We booked a Safari with Quest Horizon for 9 days: one of our best decisions ever! The Safari was organised in a professional manner, which includes our indispensable guide, that was never too tired to seek for more animals or to just quickly stop the vehicle that would allow us to take a picture of the dreamlike African landscape.
We would not come to Tanzania again without having Quest Horizon as our tour organiser (including Hilary as our invaluable and highly appreciated guide).
Our guide spoke a very good, understandable German, helping us many times, to find the correct German term for animals, flowers, trees and insects that we spotted during extensive Safaris in the different national parks. Apart from German he also spoke English, allowing for discussions in a broader group.
We very much enjoyed the trip with Quest Horizon and would immediately do it again.