IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
EXTREMELY efficent and reliable, the best!
Me and my friends found Great Explorations Namibia on the web by chance. We could’t be more happy for the choice and experience!
Allison planned perfectly an amazing trip to Namibia and Botswana, every detail of our itinerary was customized.
We had 3 fantastic weeks of adventures… we hope to come back soon!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Adventure: Suricate Safaris Exceeds Expectations!
I’m thrilled to have discovered Suricate Safaris. Everything was flawlessly executed from start to finish. The private chef provided delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the parks' history and every aspect of the wildlife. I highly recommend this safari company.
BH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organized and worth the price
I had a great experience with Real Africa Travel, my safari trips to Ambuseli and Hellsgate were well organized and met my expectations. In the future I will consider them and also recommend to whoever wants to experience a real Safari. Special thanks to Tim, Mike and Lilian.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
"Discover Africa Safaris", a memorable experience.
I found the agency "Discover Africa Safaris" through an Internet search and contacted it without really knowing where I was landing.
We were late and had special requests. Susan, our agent, understood our requirements very well and worked to meet them. All her proposals were very well targeted. Very pleasant to have someone listening. Easy interaction, even at a distance, great availability. And this didn't stop once the reservations were made. I'm thinking in particular of the follow-up for health and consular requirements.
On site, everything worked very well. Smooth, on-time transfers, attentive, very professional staff. We stayed at two lodges, in Kenya and Tanzania, for a total of 6 days. Two different experiences, two top experiences. Beautiful facilities, friendly, smiling staff, competent and attentive driver/guide. Two game drives per day, a lot of animals, small ones, big ones, thousands of pictures, lots of magical moments.
My siblings and I went on this safari to honour our recently deceased older brother. The response from the people was simply incredible in its warmth and humanity.
Yes, a safari isn't cheap, but it's an experience, a gift to yourself.
A memorable experience.
US
An Awesome Experience of a Lifetime
While I have experienced driving through a game reserve, this was the first safari for a friend and me. We are retired nurses and admittedly adventuresome. As we approached this trip, we felt some trepidation because there were some unknowns. The safari, however, turned out to be so much more than we ever imagined.
Our safari guide was Ben who had 18 years of experience and was simply awesome. Of the hundreds of questions we asked during our 10-day safari, I think he only once said he didn't know. In addition to recognizing all the animals we saw – including birds – Ben provided detailed descriptions of their behavior and habits. We learned about coalitions of lions (groups of males), bedazzles of zebras (tight clusters to fend off predators), towers (groups) of standing giraffes, and saw giraffes on a journey (the term for a traveling group). We learned how young male baboons take turns serving as sentries by perching on the very top of dead trees, so they can warn their troops when they see a predator.
Ben's senses were astonishing. One of our experiences, for example, happened while we were stopped to gaze up at two bateleurs (scavenger birds). Suddenly, Ben said, “I smell a kill”. He drove off on a side road and we came across four lionesses resting in the shade after having gorged themselves on a close by waterbuck carcass.
Ben could also recognize anything he saw. Yes, we occasionally approached a form that turned out to be a tree stump. But he could also make out the outline of lions in the very tall grass at nightfall. While in camp, he could interpret the calls of different animals and said he always slept with his ears open to what was going on.
The food was superb. Mr. E (Enoch) was our professionally trained chef. He made everything from scratch and cooked on an open camp stove. We had stews, pasta with Bolognese sauce, lasagna and the most delicious baked casseroles, and bread – all made in great cast iron pots. We frequently commented that it could have been a five-star restaurant.
Our camp assistant was Kennedy, a very personable young man who was studying to become a safari guide. He made sure we were taken care of and helped us navigate any activities associated with camp life.
There were no ticks, mosquitos or even flies. The main challenge was the unseasonable heat in early March, although it was a dry heat unlike the humid heat we experience in the Eastern U.S. Safety was not an issue. It quickly became apparent that our guides were trustworthy and very capable of protecting us. We learned – and immediately became comfortable with the fact -- that predators don’t enter camp looking for unwary tourists.
If you go, try to get the Moremi (or Chobe) Game Reserve Tourist Map. These beautiful souvenir guidebooks are available at the entrance gates to the various game reserves. They show all the common animals and birds, with little boxes to check off as you see them. I highly recommend Moonstroll Vantage Expeditions. This safari is an experience of a lifetime!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trust, quick reply and friendly
Dear Habil,
We couldn’t imagine a better guide than you. We really enjoyed during our two days safari trip.
You were always friendly and have a positive energy. You are a very good driver too, this you need for the whole safari trip. You knew the roads and routes in the park, what helped to enjoy more. You were always on time and despite of some very difficult roads, you were always trying to find the spots. Thank you so much.
Also my thanks to Bridget. You replied so quickly with all our questions, always kind and you did your most best to arrange our trip in one day what is really unbelievable.
It was our first time and we had to do a lot of research. Mostly every agency advice a two night tour. We didn’t had that time. But in two days/one night we saw the most beautiful animals from the park. In our believe we had the best price, value and experience we could get. We would recommend the private tour, it was for sure the best choice we made.
AA Mara lodge was really beautiful, very natural and around the lodge we saw from near so many beautiful giraffes and zebras. Even better than in the park. The pictures on the website are different than the personal experience. It was more beautiful than the pictures. We liked our private lodge, clean, enough space and all for us with the private balcony. The lunch is a la carte and was more than good. The dinner is a buffet. The staff is also too kind.
Thanks so much to Gemfinders Tours and of course Habil for giving us this beautiful experience.
Kind regards,
Antonio & Soenita
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Top quality service, reliable and personal touch!
Excellent service en value for money! Friendly people and very experienced.
If you're looking for quality from a small local company, you've come to the right place. You won't find it better!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Authentic and reliable.
Gemfinders Safaris provided an unforgettable travel experience! From start to finish, their team was incredibly professional and accommodating. The itinerary was well-planned, offering what we wanted. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and ensured everyone felt safe throughout the safari. The meals exceeded our expectations. They go above and beyond to create memorable journeys for their clients. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fantastic travel experience!"
PH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience!
The safari was amazing! A life changing experience. Everythjng was very organized, I was informed of everything beforehand and I got helped dealing with different stuff like the buying and activation of the Sim card (which can be tricky) and Qatar Airlines lost my suitcase and Joshua helped me talked to the airline and deal with all the issue to have it back. Great driver and guide (Samuel), great accommodation and great food.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What an incredible solo female trip around Uganda it was!
I had the most amazing week with Musa while exploring Uganda! From the initial conversations of trip planning to my actual time in Uganda, the process could not have been better without the help of Yaneta safaris. Musa as a local guide has many connections and first-hand experience that creates a once in a lifetime safari experience. He's incredibly knowledgeable about local wildlife which helped me view all the wild animals in the parks. I fell in love with each accommodation i stayed in with a great experience, and I was very impressed with the quality of the "mid-range" selections. They were all beautiful, safe, and welcoming. If your planning a tour in East Africa, I highly recommend the chimpanzee and gorilla treks- they were highlights of my trip! Ultimately, I was so happy with my decision to plan my trip with Bracius a tour consultant from Yaneta safaris.
Thanks again for the life-long memorie