US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kilimanjaro Climb
Migration Kili was excellent! I was given full attention by the staff from beginning to end, and the climb was as smooth as I could have imagined. The head guide was very knowledgeable and the team made the transition from hike to campsite very easy, and the food was excellent. I could not have imagined a more enjoyable trip!
A delightful, professional one stop shop for all our travel needs in Victoria Falls.
From their office in the Elephant's Walk Shopping Village, Pearl's Tours met all our individual requirements and time frames for our stay in Victoria Falls. They provided punctual pick ups and drop offs to our lodge just out of town for our helicopter flight, a village visit - which was a highlight and insight into an unfamiliar way of life - a day trip into Zambia with a very informative and professional guide, and an impressive game drive and breakfast on a private reserve. We were delighted with the way that our needs were met - a friendly, professional service.
Day tour in Livingstone
Bantu Pathfinders - and, in particular, Patson Chifumbe, were recommended to us by Pearl's Tours in Victoria Falls for a day tour in Livingstone. Patson met us at the border, welcomed us to Zambia in a friendly and professional manner and established our wishes for the day.
Our tour of Livingstone and surrounds was informative and enjoyable.
Over an extended lunch we were able to talk extensively with Patson. His knowledge of Southern Africa was impressive - he willingly answered all of our questions, whether they were of an historical or cultural or political or economical nature. He continued to provide us with a professional and informative commentary throughout the afternoon and he ensured our efficient and safe return over the border. We would certainly recommend his service in Zambia.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
8-day safari trip which exceeded our expectations
We did an 8-day safari trip to the south of Tanzania (Mikumi, Ruaha, Selous). We really enjoyed the safari trip and it exceeded our expectations. Everything was taken care of by our guide and our personal chef (which we did not expect to have). The only thing that we had to think about was taking photos and watching the animals. You really come up close to the animals. We had a private safari, just the two of us.
We recommend to visit the southern parks for those of you which do not like to see many other tourists. The whole area feels really authentic and genuine. All the accomodations were clean and very fine. In Mikumi and Ruaha we stayed within the parks which we recommend to do - in order to get the early morning and the late afternoon safaris. In Selous we stayed right outside of the park entrance. We also did a boat and a walking safari. If you are short of time, we recommend to skip the walking safari and instead do a classic car safari.
The guide was really experienced and had great knowledge about the animals and their behaviour. The guide was very motivated and happily shared his knowledge with us, also about the local people. We had a lot of questions and not a single one was unanswered! The guide had great English skills.
The chef cocked really nice food and managed to make meals with high variation each day using locally bought ingredients. We further liked the fact that Selous explorer thought a little bit extra about the local people and the environment - e.g. we bought fresh fruits directly from farms next to the road, we ate lunch in a restaurant where disabled people were working and fabricated crafts etc.
We can highly recommend to travel to Tanzania and to do your safari trip with Selous explorer.
//Hanna and Dominic
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect holiday with Cul Tours and Safaris
Our journey with Cul Tours & Safaris was perfect and we would again travel with Stephen.
Cul Tours & Safaris is highly recommended.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Experience
We decided to go on a private safari for our honey-moon and after looking around we decided to go with Wildebeest Safaris.
We were very happy with our choice and would surely do it again. In 6 days, we visited Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngoro Ngoro and Tarangire just at the end of the dry season and had the opportunity to see literally thousands of animals (including all the big five). We stayed mostly in tented lodges, one night in tented camp and 1 in a resort in Ngoro-Ngoro (we definitely enjoyed more the night in tents/tented lodges than the proper resort..). Our guide, Hamza, was extremely helpful and flexible. He knows very well all the parks and animals' behaviour, so we were able to find a great variety of animals. We would surely recommend Wildebeest Safaris to anyone looking for a truly great experience. The company is not very big and when we decided to book we had a number of e-mails with Noah, who was quick in replying and gave us a variety of options to choose between. Really pleased with the company and the guide. Highly recommended!
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari surpassed our expectations
In June 2014, my husband and myself (55 and 56 years old), my mother (80 years) and my daughter (22 years) did the Namibian Experience Safari with Derek Jacobs, owner of Blue Crane Safaris. From the planning phase during which all our questions were answered promptly all through the safari our experience was excellent. Derek organised everything to perfection, chose wonderful lodges and was able to answer all our questions about his country, its history, landscape and animals. He went out of his way to make sure we saw wild animals wherever possible, but we never felt we were in any danger. He was also great company and we shared many nice evenings with interesting discussions and a lot of laughs with him.
Thanks to Blue Crane Safaris and to Derek we have had a great family holiday experience - to be recommended without any reservations!
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4 day safari in Tanzania
It was my first experience in a safari and it was really amazing! For sure I would repeat it with It started in Africa. The guide, the cook, all the team, they were all awesome! Taranguire, Serengeti and Ngorogoro Crater, I recommend :)
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Incredible Journey!
My wife and I contacted Mamaland Safaris via the internet and over the course of a couple of months worked out a very detailed safari plan. Anna was very easy to work with as we built this once in a lifetime visit to Uganda. We were able to visit all parts of the country we desired and were able to experience an incredible variety of wildlife, flora, geography, and people along the way. Michael was our guide and did a fabulous job. He kept us safe on rough roads and knew where to go to find the most interesting animals, people and scenery. His knowledge of animals (including birds) was extraordinary. We had a terrific time and feel like we have made new friends with the Mamaland Safaris' staff and have already recommended them highly to several friends who are interested in visiting East Africa.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Maasai Mara Safari thanks to Africa Flash Mc Tours (Peter and his team)
We (myself, my wife and my parents) went on Mara safari which was very well arranged by Africa Flash Mac tours - Peter was always ready to give different options and accommodate all our requests and adjust the plan as per our requirements. Good part is that he is so much flexible in the whole planning process and the actual experience was much ahead of expectations - be it the Land Cruiser, Driver-cum-guide, the hotel property including food and the amazing beauty of Mara experienced with the games drives on our Safari. It was a like-never-before experience for all of us and we would definitely plan all our next Safaris in East Africa with Peter and Africa Flash Mc Tours. Thank you Peter and the entire team!