NZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Trip of a Lifetime - a polished safari ticking all the boxes.
We went on the Six-Day Lion Trail - Botswana for 2people. It started in Maun, Botswana and ended in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. We arrived the day before the start of the Safari. Were met at the Maun Airport by Liberty, our guide for the safari, and taken to Crocodile Lodge, that Skytheme Safaris had booked for us. There we met by Olorato Chombo,(Ozzi), the Director of Skytheme Safaris, who led us through the details of the safari and answered our questions about it, over a cool drink.
The next day we were picked up after breakfast at the lodge by Liberty and taken into town to buy our drinks and other shopping needs. We met our chef for the safari and he asked about our preferences for breakfast and other meals. My partner and I are both vegetarian and the chef had been advised in advance so was well prepared for this. After that we went back to the lodge and our suitcases were packed into our safari jeep. We set off on the road to Moremi Game Reserve. Even before we got near the reserve we had already seen a number elephants, giraffes and other wild animals. Liberty, our guide, was full of information and happy to stop along the way to let us excitedly take photos. When we arrived we were very impressed to find our camp had been completely setup and waiting for us. There was a was a spacious two-bed tent with a self-contained bathroom attached and a separate dining room where we relaxed and had a drink, before our first evening drive. The camp was pulled down and re-established in two other camp sights over the next 5 days by a team of three very pleasant men.
That was great start to the whole safari where we saw and learned about many wildlife including lions, elephants, crocodiles buffalo, leopards, hippos, wildebeest, warthogs and meany smaller animals as well. With just two of us in the 8-man jeep we had plenty of room and freedom to stop and start when we wanted to, always with the wisdom, freely given knowledge and amusement of Liberty, our guide.
Each day there were two drives, there was iced water and the drinks we had bought available in the jeep and a morning and sunset table set up along the drive. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were meticulously prepared and delicious. Dinners were served under the stars. We visited three very different areas, the Okavango Delta, Savuti swampland and Chobe National Park in the dryer north.
At the end of the safari we were picked met by a separate team to get us through the Zimbabwe border and spend 2 hours viewingthe astounding Livingston Falls before being delivered to the Livingston airport in time to catch an afternoon flight.
The whole safari and trip was seamlessly coordinated by Ozzi, Skytheme's director, including dealing with our unplanned one-day delay in arrival. My partner and I both agreed was a TRIP OF A LIFETIME!
CH
Outstanding safari with fabulous guide
The two day safari was outstanding (Tanrangire and Ngorongoro Crater). Not only because of the beauty of the two areas, but because the guide was the best I ever had. Omary is extremely knowledgeable about the fauna, vegetation, Tanzanian culture including the Masai. He is friendly and funny. He is a very good driver. We saw 4 of the big five and many more animals (giraffes, zebras, ostriches, baboons, and birds. An unforgettable experience. I highly recommend Omary.
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great tour
The tour was very well organized. Our group was the only one on the tour so everything was flexible for us. We stayed at a couple of different places which allowed for different experiences during the tour. Everything went well from the schedule to communications. Not a bad word about the tour. :)
SK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very reliable and flexible tour operator providing the best services, always on time
I arranged my termin with Peter and he was ready to meet and go through the program before my departure, even adapt the program according to my wishes. He replied immediately to all my questions either via email or per whats app.
I was travelling with Mr. Anderson and we had very nice time I would say we even became friends during the whole trip so there was no lack of communication. My 9 day program was very intensive and I managed to see almost everything I wanted. The only factor that nobody can predict is the weather. I personally think the money was adequate for what I saw and what accommodation and food I had (much better than I expected) I could rely on Anderson anytime and I enjoyed the trip very much. He also had a very good knowledge about the country so he guided me often himself.
The only thing which everyone has to be aware of is the tips for tour guides/rangers, which are expected basically everywhere, however, it is also written in the contract, but might increase your expenses.
Thank you Buyaga for making my trip so adventurous and complex. I had opportunity to see really a lot.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Eddie was an amazing guide for the safari in Kruger ! Funny, interesting, great !
Our guide Eddie was really good to discover the Bush ! Thank you to him !
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely skilled driver and very knowledgabe
We had a great tour in Kenya! It was the rainy season so there was a lot of flooding but Evan’s was able to navigate through with no problems and make it an incredible experience!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything is possible
We spent a wonderful holiday with this company.
The only company I have found with the opportunity to visit safaris in both tanzania and kenya.
These guys arrange everything for you if you let them know in good time, and I mean really EVERYTHING!
As we were in Zanzibar John arranged a flight from Zanzibar, then we visited the Serengeti with an amazing overnight stay in the middle of the park and then Ngorongoro Crater the next day.
By then we had already scored a BIG 5 after day 2.
Later from Arusha we went to Amboseli Park in Kenya, this is the best place in Africa to see Kilimanjaro in all its glory but remember you have to be there very early or at sunset because for most of the day the mountain is hidden behind clouds. Nonetheless, we managed to spot a beautiful snowy peak in the Savanah landscape.
Later we flew out of Nairobi. And all this in 4 days as for us the perfect time.
If I were to repeat any trip in Africa, it would be with them! They know their stuff and are mega nice.
In addition, the meals in between the tours are prepared by them and taste great!
HR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
The experience of Masai Mara safari was really more then I expected. It was really a great experience. The organization, accommodation, food, customer service, safari itself - everything was just top notch. I really have no complaints.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Norman was an excellent driver during all of our journey. He was very polite, and open to help us
The safari was a really great experience, well organised and everything well accommodated.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent in every way
Excellent from start to end, excellent accommodation, excellent organisation & paperwork.
