20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
No regrets,best choice for an incredible and memorable holiday
I was impressed and really enjoyed their services which were perfectly done,welcoming and fulfilling expected desires.I highly recommend them for a well done job.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memories to last us a lifetime.........
My Husband and I also used Global Insight Safaris and our guide was Didimus. It was the most amazing experience of our lives. The service was incredible, to be honest, when I contacted Baraka for Safari, I became bit suspicious as he used to reply usually within 1-2 hours (even in the night). Also, this safari company is quite new and therefore had to search for how genuine they are, before transferring advance payment. Recommendations from friends about the company made me to trust them. Baraka helped to arrange and make our honeymoon safari itinerary in the best convenient way. I was completely satisfied with his responses towards my all questions and queries.
Our guide, Didmus, had lots of experience and he knew all the birds and other small animals. We really liked him, and we were very lucky because we had the chance to see the big five, which, as he told us, may not be very easy. And he also provided us with binoculars, which was very useful when you can only see an animal several meters away from you. We also did an extension to northern Serengeti to watch the great migration crossing. There we could actually watch animals more closely, and we had the chance to watch a herd of lionesses hunting a zebra.
The overall experience was great, we loved the safari, loved our guide. The company matched our expectations, which were very high, since it was the trip of our dreams. Baraka was very helpfull, always helping us and answering our questions and doubts, and Nadia too. We would definitly come back with Global Insight Safaris
Sylvia & Barry
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience
From the moment I contacted Baraka, I felt reassured. He responded promptly and cheerfully. He helped me customize our safari, accommodating me and my wife. We stayed in all types of accommodation from mobile camps and lodges to a fancy hotel in Zanzibar. Baraka's recommendations were spot on, The overall experience with Global Insight Safaris couldn't be better, they've exceeded the high expectations i always had, it was definitely the key to make our honeymoon a dream.
The booking process perfectly handled by Baraka, always answering my questions extremely promptly. He understood quickly me and my wife's preferences, magnificent on tailoring our itinerary.
Airport pick-up and briefing given by Nadia , where all the details for the safari were carefully reviewed.
A special compliment to our guide Didimus Mato, very knowledgeable, experienced and always friendly. We learned tons about all the fauna and flora of the parks visited. Didimus is absolutely outstanding in detecting animals from far away while driving the 4x4, and yes... we got the BIG 5!!
Thank you so much...... Global Insight Safaris
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was everything we wanted to do & see
Communications were good. service good, very happy with guide Amiri who went out of his way to assist.
Food was good, accomadations good.
Simple easy camping friendly game site
Moremi game drive is situated at a comfortable distance from maun meaning that the accommodation at maun works well. The reserve has a wonderful campsite and guides are trained professionals. Guided facilities are recommended as they can spot better game sightings. However a good 4x4 vehicle makes this place a good destination for a self drive safari if you are camping. The trails are well defined and the park monitored by the rangers. Spotting of lepords and running giraffes are my favs. Elephants are plenty in Botswana and wonderful place to visit and will not blow a whole into your travel budget.
Review about Botswana by Arjun
Tourism is the priority for the government and the people. Culture of Botswana is welcoming and friendly. Botswana has one of the largest inland delta and non intrusive and respect for privacy are great.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
everything was organized and well done
it would be better if there was a better and proper clarification of whats included and whats not.
also some advise from the guide as to where to buy souveniers in order to get better prices and not get ripped off by sellers would be a plus
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Asilia made a dream come true: experience a safari in a great way!
Our Safari in the Serengeti started with a game drive. Only half an hour on the way we saw a crossing of the wildebeast: magnificent! Before the day was done we saw 4 of the Big Five! Lots of wildebeasts and zebra’s! Staying at the Sayari Camp was great: a very nice lodge and even a swimming pool. The hospitality of Roger and Annabel and their team, and the game drive’s with Alex and Joseph are unforgettable.
A few days later we drove to Tarangire. After our own game drive we arrived at Oliver’s camp where we got the honeymoonlodge. A great place with even an outdoor shower, the vieuw-deck, the campfire and the walking safari with Sam! Seeing lots of elephants, buffalo’s and giraffes. Great! Justin, Jacky and their staff made our stay incredible. The game drive with GoodLuck during the day and seeing the pictures off the night-visitors on the motion camera the next morning. Awesome.
For the perfect ending off our Holiday we went to Matemwe on Zanzibar. Unbelievable what a good place to relax surrounded by luxury! Our retreat was a great place, with a plunge pool. The food was delicious. Thanks to George, who made us feel special and very welcome. Who learned us what “Hakuna Matata” really means.
Thank you Asilia for showing us the wilderness, how it is meant to be, sharing with us the knowledge about nature. For your kindness and hospitality and the perfect lodges.
We will never forget this.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond expectations!
We have just returned from the trip of a lifetime thanks to Rose and the Luxury Safari Company. Her service was top notch from our very first contact. This was our first trip to Africa, as well as our honeymoon, so we depended on Rose for guidance and she did not disappoint. She tailored the trip exactly to our needs, wishes and budget only offering suggestions when asked. She definitely wanted it to be "our" trip. Our itinerary, internal flights and transfer pick - ups were seamless so that we enjoyed a completely stress free holiday. Her suggestions for locations and camps were suburb and beyond our expectations. "Little Chem Chem" was absolutely incredible - an experience we will never forget - and Nomad Lamai in the Serengeti was perfect. Thank you Rose! Can't wait to plan our next trip with you.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 days and 2 nights in the Mara
First off, I am a solo female traveller in my early 30s. That being said, I was nervous about doing such a trip in an unfamiliar place alone.
From the moment I arrived at the offices in Nairobi, David gave me a description of what to expect and made me feel welcomed. We waited for the other members of our group arrive (which took less than an hour) and then we were off to the Mara. Our driver, Stanley, was spectacular - he knew a lot and was a skilled driver (half way to the Mara the road isn't paved). Most long car rides to places are tiring but this was not - you get to see more of Kenya and its landscape than what is just in Nairobi.
Once at the camp, we were all taken to our rooms so that we could freshen up and then head out for the afternoon drive. The drive was unlike anything else I've ever seen. I've travelled a lot and to various parts of the world but this was unique. We saw many animals and birds.
The whole experience was wonderful. I feel those that don't enjoy it are going into this expecting luxury. But why would you want luxury in an environment like that? Don't you want to experience the natural beauty in as much of an authentic way as possible?
The worst part of the tour was the handful of people who complained they couldn't get wifi and so on and also complained they couldn't get close enough to the animals and so on. There were many of us that loved all of it - travel is a privilege, many do not get the opportunity so stop complaining and enjoy what is there. For the price, what we get is excellent: you get a safe mode of transport, good accommodations, knowledgeable and helpful staff that are do their best with what they have at their disposal.
Since being back in Canada, I have not only recommended that people go on a more camping style safari but also with Absolute.
Thank you again David and Stanley. Your hard work is appreciated!