50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great personal service
We used Compass Odyssey to arrange a trip to Chobe and Victoria Falls after we had been visiting Capetown for two weeks in March. From the initial enquiry we had a phone call from Darren on a Sunday morning to discuss (a great surprise as we aren't used to such an approach to follow up an enquiry so quickly) and over a period of weeks worked out the best plan for ourselves with him (he showed great patience andgave us the advice we needed to make a good choice). The choice of accommodation and safaris was great and we ended up with an excellent safari guide (Brave) who drove the 4x4 and the boat for the evening safari cruise. Mortimer, who Compass use as a guide in Victoria Falls came to pick us up from Chobe and got us through the immigration process, helped to organise some additional activities, took us around, and was our guide visiting the falls. He and his family members we met were very friendly and we enjoyed their company. A very good personal service, and extremely good communication. I would recommend to any friends or family wanting to organise trips around southern Africa.
IN
Kenya Migration!!
To be able to witness The Great Migration in Masai Mara was always on my list, and I was finally able to tick it off last year in August. Active Holiday did great right from the word go! The accommodation was great, and the entire trip execution was seamless. Looking forward to another Active Holiday in the future.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable safari in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Arusha National Park
My friends and I went on our first safari adventure with Takims Holidays recently and it was absolutely amazing. We had amazing encounters with wildlife and the accommodation recommended by Takims Holidays was perfect. We also had a great guide who was able to answer all our questions about the wildlife and local ecosystem. Although all the parks were amazing, I was surprised that Arusha national park was so quiet being so close to the city and for that it stood out as being the hidden gem for us.
JP
Zane Posthumus: great support /communucations
I had the unfortunate event of serious back injury just 3 weeks before the trip. The on-line rep, Zane Posthumus, was very sympathetic and helpful / accommodating when rearranging the trip. She assured that pick-up/drop-off to and from Sabi Sand of my fellow traveler, who spoke no English and traveling alone, would be on-point without any confusion. He had no trouble getting there and had the time of a lifetime! Thank you, Zane!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful Safari at a reasonable price
Overall, we were quite pleased with our safari experience and with Swift Travel and Tour Management. Peter was very responsive to all of our questions prior to our trip, and we enjoyed our guide and driver, Bedan. The Safari camps where we stayed were lovely, and the flow of our trip worked well. There were some slight adaptations to our itinerary, and nothing too huge. I would use Swift Travel again, and recommend others to utilize them for a great safari at a reasonable price.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
perfect guide for amazing safari.
We booked for Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngongorongo. Because of the season the operator changed Lake Manyara for Tangarire. Accommodation was perfect, good tents, good camps. Guide Gidion was an nice guy and knew everything about the animals and birds.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
my first safari experience
luxury accommodation very clean and charm. The rooms are authentic and comfortable with all you could expect. The food was excellent . From the moment you are woken early for you morning coffee and game drive, to the generous breakfast, high tea and evening game drive to the rewarding evening dinner you are made to feel welcome and special. The knowledge of our guide and tracker were second to none and we enjoyed learning so much about the African animals. It was a truly rewarding and memorable experience will defiantly back with my family again
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Etosha National Park by Paula Moon
We did not see any of the big five in Etosha - however we absolutely loved the vibe. A very restful peaceful place
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeding our Expectations in Every Way!!!
We cannot say enough about the positive experience we had visiting South Africa, thanks to the support of Tailor Made Safaris. This company is small and nimble. They provided excellent service. They are organized and sensitive, able to really help you identify the kind of experience you want and put it together at a very reasonable cost. Every aspect of our 2 week vacation was well planned, yet flexible on a day to day basis. We were able to really see the natural beauty of the Elephant Coast without feeling like we were among a herd of tourist. Our guide was a big reason why we got so much out of our tour. We think of him as the "coolest Mary Poppins" you could imagine. He was very friendly, intelligent and supported our adventure in every way. The food was terrific! We got to experience the local cuisine, and our one vegetarian traveler was accommodated equally well. We really loved the hardbound book we received a few weeks before our trip. It helped us visualize the details before and during the trip and is now a very sweet souvenir. We cannot recommend this company enough and have already talked some friends/family into travelling with their services.
US
Enjoyable trip. Learned a lot about Tanzania natural resources and people.
Tony was an excellent driver easy to communicate with. The trip planning was good and interesting. Tony was well informed about his country and its wild life. He was punctual and went out of his way to make the experience great. I can recommend Tony for your safari in Tanzania and Kenya.