DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A absolute amazing 3-day-trip to Murchison Nat. Park incl. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Budongo Forest
First of all I have to say, that the communication with Matoke Tours via Email was really excellent from the beginning of my enquiry. The company was very open and helpful to make all our wishes possible concerning the 3 day programm as mentioned above.
Pick up at our hotel in Uganda was right in time, we had no problems with the car and all our activities were 100% the way, the company Matoke Tours promised us in our itinerary before.
The choice of the 2 lodges (Pakuba Safari Lodge, Budongo Eco Lodge) was absolutely positive: we had a nice room, great food, friendly staff people and the locations were perfect. Especially Pakuba Lodge is a great place to stay!
Our Driver/Guide Richard, a former UWA ranger, made a real good job; a very friendly person with a sense of humor, a good driver, and with a brilliant knowledge concerning animals and plants!!! We can really recommend him very much! Our expectations were fulfilled a 100%! :-)
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari in Tanzania
We did a lot of emailing months before the trip, with questions, requests.... Lionel was very responsive and helpful in customizing our safari for 7 people.
What an experience! Even better than expected. This was due in large part to our guide Richard, who was with us throughout the trip, spotting and identifying birds and animals, answering our many questions about Tanzanian culture, and generally making things safe, comfortable (as comfortable as possible on those bumpy roads) and fun.
We stayed at a variety of lodgings, from tent camps to nice lodges. All were charming, and the people friendly and welcoming.
Easy Travel is the actual company that Matoke works with in Tanzania, so that part was a little confusing, but everything was fine in the end.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What a gentleman! Best trip of my life.
My dad and I just completed a 10 day trip across Namibia with Thinus. We had an absolutely amazing time exploring Namibia with Thinus. CrissCross was very responsive from the beginning when I contacted bunch of Namibian tour operators to put my itinerary together. Thinus works on the itinerary/pricing himself so he knows all the places of interest and he has stayed at the lodges he recommends. I'm not that picky when it comes to hotels and food but I liked every spot he picked for us. He is a Namibia native (with a very cool family history) and was very knowledgeable about every region we visited. It was also a special treat to visit his childhood village in Damaraland. I really hope to return to Namibia at some point and explore the rest of Namibia I did not get to see this time with Thinus. I highly highly recommend Thinus if you are looking for a guide who is courteous, punctual, not annoying, funny (understated sense of humor), a great driver, and all around will ensure a fantastic time in Namibia for you. I have no complaints about my trip. It was the best trip experience I've had in my life so far (and I've been to over 50 countries, so not saying it lightly). Thanks so much Thinus (and Helene)!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
excellent agency
we had a great experience with erick and his team, he was very friendly with us and with our needs.
Great places for the nights, really local and with all you can need during a safari trip.
I suggest this operator without doubt, if we will return to kenya in the future we will reserve another trip with sunsplash
MY
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari Trip!
Absolutely awesome & excellent! David from Absolute Holiday Safaris is very helpful, he answered all my question in professional way (one of the reason why I choose Absolute Holiday Safaris). During the safari trip, Jackson (driver) always try his best to give my group (5 adult + 1 children) the best view to see all the Big 5. He is very helpful and always on time to ensure we always on track and follow the schedule.
David also help me to buy train ticket from Nairobi to Mombasa at no extra charges (some website might charge you $20 fee). He also help me sending driver & communicate with bus driver (during my trip back from Mombasa to Nairobi) to ensure I did not miss the flight!
Thank you for the hospitality and the great experience! Strongly recommended to all...
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you
Tolbert was a very pleasant, humble and friendly driver. Well organised, always on time, and super patient with all our requests and needs.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience
I had an amazing time in Uganda thanks to Encounter Africa Safaris! Chris was extremely helpful in the booking process of the trip and even found me some other single travellers to join my itinerary. Joseph was a great guide with a big sense of humour and great knowledge about this beautiful country and its amazing animals! If you're looking for a company to trust, to adapt to your tailor made itinerary and individual wishes, you are in very good hands with the team of Encounter Africa Safaris!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unique, incredible safari with Armadillo Overland
Every aspect of the safari was amazing. The food was divine and the truck provides a unique and comfortable experience for game viewing. Chris was very knowledgeable in all the different aspects of the Bush and makes everyone feel relaxed and at ease. Wonderful experience, would definitly do it again.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Awesomw - Great wildlife viewing and experiences
We visited the Kwando concession as part of our Botswana 2019 tour. We traveled as a family (this was our 7th safari in africa having visited over 11countries). Kwando provided the best action, 15+new wildlife species, great action and perfect setting for wildlife safari and photography. We chose a private vehicle with guide Spencer(lebala and lagoon) and Tom (Splash) and it was perfect.
Wildlife - what can I say - Wild dogs, lions and cheetahs every day in hunt, kills and full action. In addition we saw aardwolves, african wild cat, serval, brown hyenas, side striped jackals, genet, civet, honey badgers,bat eared foxes in addition to spotted hyenas. New bird lifers for us included Carmine bee eaters, Goliath herons, Verreaux eagle owl and lots of plains animals such as Roan, Sable, Red Lechwe and sitatunga in splash
Accomodation - Lebala : Great location, easy to get to different locations, , great rooms and best food among the three camps we stayed in kwando, cozy layout and more compact camp; Lagoon - Very picturesque, family room was magical with a private sitout inside and outside, animals come to drink at the kwando river and we saw multiple hunts close to the river. food was good with lots of snacks and drinks. Splash was newer,with new fixtures, comforts and beautiful layout. It was more spreadout
Weather was cold in early morinings and late night , which can be easily handled with a good jacket. Lots of golden light for photography, vehicles were excellent
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Okavango Delta by Vidyasagar Premkumar
Great wildlife sightings (both predators and plains animals) and birdlife. Delta from the air is magical for photography, with sitatungas in the channel and same as kwando - focus of guiding on what we are there for - wildlife