FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible 3 days safari in family
We had the best experience ever booking our Safari with Wines. She's the best tour operator ever. She will help you book the perfect trip answering all your questions by WhatsApp weeks before the trip. And ensure you're enjoying it till the very very end. Wines is always available, and always of good advices.
We spent 3 days in Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and lake manyara with our guide Said. Said was a great guide during this trip: he's a real encyclopedia when it deals with animals from the parcs, massai history, or anything related to his culture. We really enjoyed our discussions with him.
We did this trip with our 5 years old boy, he had the best time of its life. Wines and Said adapted it a bit for him, it was very nice of them.
One last thing: while preparing the trip we talked with wines about what we could bring to Tanzania to help local schools and children. Wines drove us at the end of the trip to 2 different orphanages to bring them clothes, toys, and school furnitures. Consider doing it, it's a great way of giving back to Tanzania, kids really need it, and you'll spend a great moment there.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, on-time, prioritizes getting the best photos and best views of animals
Peter was an incredible host. In a 4 day safari we saw all of the top animals. Peter consistently counseled us to be patient and he was right. We saw a cheetah mother and cubs, a hyena eating a carcass, a leopard going up and down a tree and more. The tour group was professional, on-time and easy to work with. I'd highly recommend amazing memories!!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience
I did a budget 3 day tour staying in lechanda camp. It didnt disapoint. A fantastic authentic safari experience. Jimmy the tour guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. Food was fresh tasy with choice of veg and meat. The camp felt safe. The tents had plenty of space to move around in plus electric points and toiket shower Staff were always ready to help. Overall great value for money on the budget tour. I would def recommend for those who dont want to spend a fortune but still have the experience of a lifetime.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gamewatchers in Botswana
We didn't want to go on a standard group "tour" of southern Africa so we hooked up with Gamewatchers, who created a bespoke safari for my wife and I, my daughter, and her boyfriend. Our agent, Wayne Hammond, who is himself a seasoned African safari photographer, patiently assessed our needs and booked us into four venues__Ilala lodge in Vic Falls to start, then off to the bush and flood plains at Chobe Elephant Camp, Rra Dinare, and Splash Camp, the latter two in the Okavanga Delta. Everything was set up perfectly and each camp had its unique charms and terrain. The small aircraft transfers were right on schedule and we were expected, welcomed, and well cared-for in each camp. A lot of trust is required in booking these trips, and Gamewatchers delivered 100 percent. We felt the warm embrace of May in Botswana, an experience we will never forget.
I don't think you need to spend a ton of cash for five-star luxury. We went for mostly the mid-level camps which were comfortable, charming, and intimate, and which placed us very close to the environment we were seeking. The open-air vehicles were awesome and our guides and trackers, all local villagers, were incredibly skilled and knowledgeable and showed a genuine love for the world we were exploring. We were blown away by all the game we saw, the amazing stars, the vast terrain of the delta and Chobe national park, and the wonderful people who hosted us. In short, we wouldn't have changed a thing.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Knowledge and extremely interesting.
We did a tour of the Blyde river canyon, Bourke's Luck potholes, a few waterfalls and Graskop Gorge with our delightful guide, Bhekifa. He gave amazing information about the area and sites and knew the best times to aim for each place. We highly recommend Elephant Herd Tours and especially, Bhekifa.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
the best tour and travel agency 10/10
Thanks to Joel, organizing this vacation was a breeze! In Arusha, we had little trouble meeting up with Ombeni, our guide. We continued our safari journey to the Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangeri, and finally the Serengeti! Ombeni was incredibly smart and informed about the wildlife; she gave us the freedom to take as many pictures as we needed to preserve these once-in-a-lifetime experiences. He took us to places where we could catch a glimpse of unique occasions and contributed to creating the most fantastic recollections. Easily among my greatest life moments. I will be asking Berngo Safaris for Ombeni when I return to Tanzania with my family!
IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Stunning and bucket list once in a lifetime experience.
Had an amazing safari with Junglers Adventure tours. From start to finish organization and booking was easy. It was a private tour so felt very special. Our guides Eric and Bertjan were amazing, knowledgeable, friendly but professional and great fun. I had some amazing vegetarian dishes especially those cooked by the guides. The wildlife we see was out of this world, seeing the top 4 within an hour and lions the next day. An amazing leopard encounter, a lion couple on honeymoon and watching vultures and hyenas devour a kill stolen off some cheetahs. The guides were patient and allowed us plenty of time to take photos and enjoy the experience. I will never forget this experience and thank them for making my childhood dreams come to life and feel like I was David Attenborough.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Easy, friendly Botswana
We entered at Kazungula border for a day in Chobe park. The experience was easy, the tour staff were friendly and helpful. Yes things did not run on time and we had to wait for other people to gather; but as they say, "this is Africa". Just relax and enjoy the scenery. Wish we could have stayed longer.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Not a bad place to visit but Disappointing
The driver/Guide and myself left Nairobi at 0700 in the morning and drove to the Sarova Mara game Camp. We stopped on the way at the Rift Valley Lookout and a then a Souvenir shop a bit later on. Both places have clean toilets and expensive souvenirs, you can get them for a third of the price in Nairobi. The Game Camp was very nice with fast Wifi and comfortable luxury tents. They turn off the power during the day and there is no air-conditioning in the tents which get quite hot in the afternoon. Our first drive through the park started in the afternoon and we saw all the various deer, lions, elephants, giraffe, buffalo, hyena, fox and some birds. The food at the Camp was excellent with a huge buffet but they charge you for a bottle of water ridiculous but juice is free. The next day we started early at 0700 and drove around the park until 1300 when we ate a packed lunch, continued driving until 1600 at which point we returned to the Camp. We saw the same animals today and a Cheetah. We never saw a Leopard or a Rhino which was disappointing as this was one of the promises made which I think are false promises because if these animals had been in the park we would have seen them. The next day a later start at 0900 and we visited the Masai village in the Park an additional cost of $20 quite interesting and then returned to Nairobi. I would not come back here or recommend this park, there must be more interesting Parks in Africa where you can see the famous Big 5 in the wild.
CL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Nice person
Amazing experience!!!!
The tour is Fantastic!!!!
We view the Big Five!!!!
