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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Stunning nature and charming people!
We spent a weekend visiting Amboseli National Park and very much enjoyed the experience, the scenic beauty with Mount Kilimanjaro and spectacular wildlife!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The only tour operators I would recommend for Southern Africa.
Our family hadn't been to Southern Africa before (I had) so they were a bit nervous. Therefore, I wanted this trip to expose them to all the wonders of this part of the world but to always feel safe. Our wonderful consultant Andrew listened to our preferences and then added his own local knowledge and expertise and crafted the most exciting trip. He even joined us for a beer when we were in Cape Town. He fitted in with Australian time zones for phone calls and shaped up the itinerary into a wonderful two-week indulgence - there is nothing like local knowledge that you can trust. We went to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (yes, my son bungee jumped 111metres off the old bridge!); Chobi National Park, Botswana; and Kruger Game Reserve & Cape Town, South Africa. We were picked up at airports and hotels/lodges always on time, we were indulged by the most beautiful and hospitable hosts and lovely venues, we ate amazing food, we saw beautiful natural panoramas and yes we saw the big five! I can't describe lying in bed at night and hearing lions roar within earshot! Cape Town blew us away and the trip down to the Cape of Good Hope was extraordinary. This has been an amazing experience we still talk about often. We will never forget it. We are definitely going back and most certainly organising it through Safari 365 (they aren't paying us to say that). Our Australian friends think we were brave and adventurous but little do they know we were in 5 star comfort and did not feel unsafe at all - except maybe the first time a lion walked past our open topped jeep! Definitely do it!!!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
AMAZING TOUR & AMAZING GUIDE!
After seeing some pictures of the Cave Churches of Lalibela I decided I wanted to go to Ethiopia. I didn't know much about the country but after doing some research I found Daniel with Dan Lalibela Tours. I had a rough idea of what I wanted to see & left the rest up to him. Daniel planned an AMAZING 9 Day trip of Northern Ethiopia which included: the many Cave Churches in and around Lalibela (including a Sunday service at St. George); the Danakil Depression with its dramatic & colorful geological formations; Axum including the stelae of Axum & Mary of Tsion church where the Ark of the Covenant is said to reside; Simien Mt. National Park with its beautiful scenery, Waterfalls & Animals (especially the Gelada Baboons); Gondar (Gondar Castle) & finished our trip with a day to explore the Blue Nile Waterfall & take a boat trip on Lake Tana. I don't have time to list everything we did & saw but every day was Amazing, Different & Full of Lasting Memories. It was the perfect blend of Adventure, History, Natural Beauty, Wildlife & Culture. I was especially impressed with how Daniel handled any traveling challenges that came up as well as how he was attentive to focusing the tour on our interests being flexible and willing to make adjustments as we went along. After taking a private tour with Daniel I will have a hard time ever doing a standard "group tour" again plus I felt we got great value for our money. DAN LALIBELA TOURS ARE DEFINITELY THE WAY TO SEE ETHIOPIA!
Date of experience: September 2019
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They gave us our dream safari experience
Baraka (office sales) contacted me after I searched for Safari operators, and upon reading reviews we very rapidly decided Serengeti Smile were the company for us. Baraka helped with every question we had in a very time efficient way, actually he couldn't have been more helpful.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport we were taken to Planet Lodge and in the morning we were met by Champion our guide for the week.
I cannot praise Champion enough, he went the extra mile for us in every single way. He was so helpful, full of character and generally a really lovely person.
He went out his way to make our experience magical and he didn't fail to deliver. We met other tourists in all of our lodges who were mesmerised by all the photos of amazing animals Champion had managed to find when their guides hadn't. We spent 2 days in the Serengeti and found Cheetahs (even with cubs) and Leopards when some of the other couples we met hadn't seen any.
Champion even went out of his way to take lots of amazing photos for us using one of my cameras! Whenever we wanted to stop we stopped and he gave us the time we needed (which is the best way because the animals come to you when your quiet).
Serengeti Smile claimed we would see the big 5 and Champion more than delivered on that!! We saw an unbelievable amount of animals which we will never forget.
We will be back again and we'll definitely use Serengeti Smile again it has been a perfect first Safari for us, made incredibly special by our special guide CHAMPION 🙂🙂🙂
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
Serengeti smile will be who you want to choose, our guide was called champion and he really was, we were like a family from the start, champion went the extra mile to show us everything we could of ever wished to see, from leopards, cheetahs, lions, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, zebras. Plus much more. We were also shown 3 different tribes that we spent time with which was fantastic. Champion really cared about our time on safari and with him, he met our every need, he never rushed us from watching the animals, he look loads of photos for us using our camera which was fantastic, he really has a natural eye for catching the best moments of the animals and us. He is so well liked by everyone he met, he made our honeymoon so special. Our accommodation was really lovely, the people that we met on each place was very friendly and helpful, the food was fab too. I would like to especially mention kankari lodge, we choose to stay there extra nights because they were all so lovely, they found out it was our honeymoon too, they decorated our room with flowers, and our table, we also had a cake especially made and we were sung and danced too. I was overwhelmed. They really made our stay even more special they deserve so much credit all the staff.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A once in a lifetime experience with the best crew!!
Amazing experience with a fantastic team. William, Rama and the crew were very available and professional, and have made this trip a real success.
I have much appreciated how flexible and friendly the team was. I would strongly recommend Spirit of Kilimanjaro for anyone who wants to achieve the Kili dream!
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience!!
I recently visited Kenya and had an incredible experience with Bigtime Safari Company. Throughout my trip, I had the pleasure of having Derrick Abongo Akoko as my driver and guide. Derrick's exceptional skills and deep knowledge of the area made my safari and visits to various popular sites truly unforgettable.
Derrick was not only incredibly helpful but also very friendly and professional. He went above and beyond to ensure that I had a great experience, providing insights into the wildlife and culture of Kenya that I wouldn't have discovered on my own. His driving skills were top-notch, making me feel safe and comfortable throughout the journey.
If you're planning a trip to Kenya, I highly recommend requesting Derrick as your driver and guide. His dedication and expertise will undoubtedly enhance your travel experience.
Thank you, Derrick, and Bigtime Safari Company, for an amazing adventure!
SI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience we ever had!
We took a 4 day (3 nights) private safari starting with Tarangire NP where we saw lots of zebras, baby lion, lions eating and fighting over food, elephants and many other animals. Then we moved on to 2 days (1 night) of Serengeti NP which was just fantastic. From 5 baby cheetah, to leopard, we’ve seen it all in just 24h of staying there. On the last day we went to Masai village which was also something special. Our guide Albert knew everything, he was funny and is like a human GPS. He was always telling us interesting facts about animals that we spoted. They were always ready to help us, answer our questions so overall organization was great as well. Overall it was fabolous and worth the money we paid and I believe that the trip wasn’t overpriced.
US
Excepțional!
Booking was incredibly easy. MoAfrika responded to me via WhatsApp immediately and was very accommodating and helpful. Pickup was easy and clear. The staff was exceptional and the lodging at Dumela was far more than I expected. Comfortable beds, nice bathrooms. The food was AMAZING! My compliments to the chef! Even as a vegetarian he did such a great job. Cannot recommend them enough!