US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
I never thought it would happen!
My adult daughter and i traveled with gazelle safaris for two and one-half days. Our vehicle was sturdy and offered great viewing, either sitting or standing. Our fellow travelers (from Germany) were another mother-daughter duo, friendly and frolicsome. We had plenty of room in the vehicle. The guide was most knowledgeable and spoke English beautifully. We saw 39 different animals! My daughter counted them! There were frequent stops for photo opportunities and the food was good, plentiful and nicely packaged. We stayed in a lodge and while we preferred the tent safari (sold out), we were happy in the lodge, the staff was most attentive and walked us to our bandas at night. My daughter handled the communications - they were clear and politely done. We will remember our safari forever and with great pleasure! Thanks again!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond My Highest Expectations
So this trip wasn't a dream.....it was real!!!
We are now home and settled into our routine. The journey back was long; 36 hours total! However, it was well worth it and we have so many pictures and fond memories to remind us of our time.
The itinerary that African Welcome put together was excellent. We spent two weeks traveling within South Africa (Sabi Sands, Cape Town, Winelands, Zimbabwe). Here are some of the things we enjoyed:
Welcome package...due to a mis-step on our part we almost missed the receipt of this packet in Jo'burg, but glad we didn't. The information provided was very informative.
Having transportation to and from the airport was great. It was such a relief to get off the plane and know that there was a reliable mode of transportation awaiting us. Every single pick-up was on time and professional.
The accommodations were superb. Great locations, luxurious, wonderful staff/service. All of the room requests that you made on our behalf were met. At Victoria Falls Safari Lodge and Elephant Plains we had rooms overlooking the waterhole and at the Commodore we had a spectacular view of the harbor and Table Mountain.
Private Tour - Rhys was professional, informative and very accommodating. He never made us feel rushed and provided excellent recommendations.
Wine tasting was fabulous. We enjoyed the selection of wineries, the drive and lunch.
Victoria Falls was everything and more. I'm so glad that we added this to our trip.
Thank you for providing us with our first Southern Africa experience. This was a trip of a lifetime and your attention to detail and expertise of the area afforded us an amazing trip. The accommodations, tours, and transportation allowed to relax and really enjoy our time. We can't wait to go back!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A very special, tailor made service
I work as biologist and photographer and I have been to South Africa and Namibia with Phillip already two times. He offers a very good service for a reasonable price, but most of all, he's very knowledgeable and enthusiastic! He found most of the species I wanted to see: plants, animals, even unusual bugs. He will be my first choice for all my trips in this part of Africa for the future.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing trip!
We had a fantastic trip with Kombi Nation Tours. Customer service by Rachel and Steven building our trip was excellent. Very accommodating. The safari itself was great. We had a wonderful guide who was incredibly knowledgeable. The lodges Kombi chose were gorgeous, the wildlife we saw in Queen Elizabeth NP was unbelievable, the trip on the whole far exceeded our already high expectations.
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service and guide
We had a lot of fun. Our guide was serving us very well and was an excellent driver too. The safari was a wonderful experince. Thank you!
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wow! I will never forget this life altering experience, extraordinary, sights, smells, flavours.
Communication was superb although at times had to listen carefully at the accent of the guide.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exellent on all fronts, loved the attention to detail and itinerary that covered diverse topography
We were impressed with the safari and it surpassed our expectations - all the staff we interacted with were outstanding. One detail we should mention is that the Vintage Africa vehicles - which were alarmingly NOT 4 wheel drive considering the terrain we were in - were outdated and in poor repair. Our vehicle broke down twice, the roof blew open and the windshield wipers didn't work in the pouring rain. WE had to request a replacement vehicle as it was unsafe. Grumeti was of a far higher standard.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kruger Trip
Private Kruger Safaris took us on a delightful morning trip into the Kruger National Park. We saw a rhino up close and also witnessed a herd of elephants crossing the road around us on their way to the watering hole. Our guide, Bernhard was very knowledgable and answered all our questions. Well worth it!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My whole experience with Wild Africa was fantastic, Robert was very helpful.
Overall our experience was wonderful, organising the trip with Robert was hassle free and he was very helpful with any questions we had. we felt the trip was very well organised.
We felt very safe most of the time and for two women travelling alone this was huge for us. Our drivers were incredible they made us feel so welcome and looked after us so well. The people in Kenya and Tanzania where lovely so friendly and approachable, the accommodation considering it was in the middle of no where was great felt very clean we were impressed. The food on a whole was nice we really enjoyed the way meals are arranged in Kenya and Tanzania being included in your stay it makes it so much easier to just relax and enjoy yourself.
The activities in Kenya and Tanzania where amazing experiences that we will remember for the rest of our lives and we feel so privileged to have been able to experience them. The only activity I didn't enjoy was the Masi Mara Village tour, I felt very uncomfortable the whole time and I was made to feel like I had to purchase their souvenirs. It felt like a tourist trap and I was being taken advantage of because I was young female and traveling without a male relative. I would never recommend this activity to anyone and in future I think this needs to be explained better to tourists. Also we weren't really told how much "tipping" is expected, being Australian we don't really tip in our country and we weren't prepared or aware of how this is done. I think this needs to be added to you information about the two countries so tourist know to travel with lots of small notes. and how much to give for each services.
Next we went to Zimbabwe, apart from Victoria falls I didn't like the whole experience really, I felt unsafe, the food was awful, the people unhappy and rude and the hotel room unclean. I have no intention of ever go back there.
Botswana was better but still not as good as Kenya and Tanzania don't feel like it was worth the extra money and effort to go there.
Overall I believe Wild Africa organised a wonderful holiday for us and we already have told so many people about your company and recommended your service. we would defiantly travel with Wild Africa again!
MX
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Discovering South Africa
This was the best organized trip I have ever had. All my expectations were met. The safaris in kruger, sabi sabi, okovongo delta and the garden route were exquisite: The best rangers With so much knowledge about the lives of the animal kingdom. The accomodations were fantastic. The service was lovely.
Capetown facinated me as a place I would consider living in for a few months. I had the best seafood and fish everyday. The variety of fish was incredible.
The most exciting was seeing the big five in 2 days in Sabi Sabi. And cheetahs, lepards and lions mating! And a fresh kill! With lionesses eating first before the male lion arrived. And the hyenas waiting their turn.
The unforgetable white shark cage dive in the freezing murky waters off Capetown was a first! Monstruous sharks áttacking the cage had the adrenalin boiling!
I highly recommend this company for organizing the perfect adventure!