US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari and Beach Experience!
We had a great time on our safari. Everything went smoothly and we felt very well taken care of. We were picked up as promised at the airport and everything was provided as shown on the itinerary with no worries. All of the accommodations were clean and comfortable and quite luxurious. The service was fantastic everywhere and the food delicious. Our safari guide, Allen, was friendly and knowledgeable and made sure we saw everything and had water enough and answered all of our many questions about animals, birds, plants, etc. We really enjoyed our time with him. Our hotel in Zanzibar was very nice and although we could have booked some tours around the island we were so enchanted by the beach and village we just chose to relax. Next time we will happily try some more activities on Zanzibar. We were completely pleased with the entire experience!
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Masako
I was excited at Masai Mara.
Many kinds of animals including scavengers.
Perfect place to see animals.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great journey
We had an excellent journey with great guids, amazing cooks and diners and joyful porters.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing South African Safari thanks to African Welcome Safaris
We recently returned from a 3 week safari in South Africa booked with the assistance of Kathi from African Welcome Safaris. I cannot praise Kathi highly enough - she designed a custom itinerary for us which included a complex array of transfers, flights and accommodation and everything went very smoothly. During the booking process, she gave excellent advice on itinerary choices and was incredibly prompt to get back to us with any information or bookings we requested.
This is our second time booking through African Welcome Safaris (fourth time travelling to Africa), and as an Australian I would encourage Aussies to consider booking through a local operator - we were able to save a very significant amount of money compared to when we have travelled with an Australian based agency, plus Kathi's local knowledge was far superior and made the transfers/itinerary far more efficient than we have experienced in the past with other agencies.
Because we had specific animals in mind on this trip, we went to Phinda Forest and Mountain Lodge in Kwa Zulu Natal, and Ngala Safari Lodge, Kirkman's Kamp, and Arathusa in the Kruger area. The lodges and staff in all locations were absolutely fantastic and I can highly recommend them all. There were pros and cons to the game viewing in South Africa- the density of game was very sparse compared to Kenya or Tanzania, however being private reserves, we were able to go off-road and get very close to the animals we particularly wanted to see (Leopard, Cheetah, Black Rhino and African Wild Dogs). So we were able to get great photos of these animals which we are very thankful for, but we did miss the sheer volume of the other animals (zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, elephants, various antelope etc) that we have seen on other safaris.
Overall we had a fantastic experience thanks to Kathi at African Welcome Safaris and highly recommend her, along with &Beyond lodges.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Nairobi National Park by Hui Cheng Thong
Very difficult to spot animals
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Hui Cheng Thong
Superb. I love Masai Mara National Reserve
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best trip ever !!
My husband and I just got back from a 10 day Safari In Tanzania. Shadow's of Africa was the company we used and we couldn't be happier. They were very professional and always there for us when we had questions. This was our first Safari and definitely not the last and I would book with them again, they were so helpful in finding something that was good for us , making us feel so comfortable through the whole process. We enjoyed everything about our trip, we saw amazing wildlife and a lot of it , our guide was fantastic,the food was good everywhere and the lodges were all amazing. We had been wanting to do A Safari for a long time and this was above all expectations. Don't wait and book ur trip !!
SD
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Superb 3 days Masai Mara safari
Grateful for this company for services offered; from tour van, tour guide, accommodation and smooth ride to game park and back to the city. My friends and I enjoyed this trip and planning to visit again.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Tarangire National Park by loddeur
Very special park with varying habitats. Really diverse wildlife and every corner reveals something new. Lots of trees and bushes.