CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Materuni Tours for Safari: 100% Recommendation
Going on safari with Materuni was the best decision. Everything from first discussions with Tory, to planning the trip, then briefing with Ambrose, and the actual climb and safari itself was so professional and comfortable. The guides were respectful and knowledgeable. Our guide for safari was extremely knowledgeable of the parks we visited and led us to see all of the animals! Truly incredible experience with Materuni's staff and would 100% recommend them to anyone else climbing Kili or going on safari. Thank you Materuni team for making it a seamless adventure for us :)
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Sun Safaris will go out of their way to plan a wonderful safari experience
This is our second trip to South Africa using Sun Safaris and we went back to them because of the excellent service we received on our trip last year. We had two other couples go with us and they all enjoyed the entire trip. Our trip this year lasted 10 days, included 3 game lodges and every day was wonderful! I also recommended Sun Safaris to another couple (friends) and they are in Africa now doing basically our itinerary.
We initiated our trip with Jako and our details were handled by Michelle due to Jako's departure. She did a great job keeping us fully informed. The planning, scheduling and yes even the payment process was extremely easy and efficient, just as it was last year.
This year we went back to our favorite lodge, Arathusa, and visited two new ones based upon Sun Safaris recommendations. Ezulwini River Lodge was really fun. The staff could not have been friendlier or more helpful and the guide and tracker went out of their way to find us all of the Big Five. The next lodge recommended was Rhino Post, in Kruger. While I was initially concerned that visiting Kruger would be too restrictive (compared to the off road travel available at the other lodges) I relied on Sun Safari's recommendation and we were again extremely happy. Again, great staff and wonderful game viewing. Of course Arathusa was as expected, and our ranger Sean was wonderful, extremely responsive and passionate about his job.
We do not hesitate to recommend Sun Safaris as the place to go for a great experience in Safari travel. They are extremely friendly, responsive (even by returning phone calls to us in California) and efficient. Give them an opportunity to help you plan a trip of a lifetime to Africa; you will not be disappointed!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Amazing Experience
We have just returned to Ohio, USA from an Amazing Safari to Kruger National Park South Africa. We experienced the Big 5 and all the other animals, the panoramic tour, the South African Culture, up close and personal interaction with some of the animals, excellent food, wonderful accommodations, and gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. We were educated on all of this by Shaun Taylor, our amazing guide. Shaun's knowledge of all things South Africa is nothing short of phenomenal. His love of tracking animals is evident in all he does and allowed us to see all of the Big 5 in the first 2 days. His patience with our repeated questions was unending. Shaun fit in with our family of 2 teenagers, 2 young adults and 2 grandparents like he had always been a part of our family. Being a private safari of just our family and Shaun made it extra special. We will treasure this experience for the rest our lives through the thousands of pictures, mementos, and special memories we have of this safari. A Moriti Private Safari is the only way you should experience the wonderful world of South Africa
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari on your Bucket List? There is no better place to check it off than with Shaun at Moriti!!
When we started considering an African Safari as a family vacation it was really an "is this even possible?" sort of question. We spoke to a travel agent and it really looked out of range. Not necessarily agreeing with the travel agent's approach we began doing some research. Booking a trip like this over the Internet is not without concern and risk. Shaun Taylor and Moriti totally eliminated this almost immediately. Many is the time you look at web pages and when you get there are disappointed. Didn't happen. It was so much better than Shaun described. This review will never do it justice. We have thousands of pictures. None are as amazing as we remembered it being in person. This is the biggest issue, it's really hard to express.
We contacted people who traveled with Moriti before we left, they ALL, that's right, ALL said the same thing. Communication was perfect, accommodations were fantastic, the food was amazing, all the people we met were happy and engaging, full of hospitality for American guests. We got to experience South Africa in all it's splendor over a 9 day period. In the first 2 days in Kruger Park we had checked off sightings of the big 5. If you love animals and tracking you'll love this trip. Yes you get to travel in an open game vehicle with tiered seating just like you see on the Discovery channel. We traveled as family of 6, 3 generations from grandparents to teenagers. All agree Shaun and his team are amazing, you will feel like family at the end of the 9 days.
I do have one complaint. The champagne breakfast high atop a ridge at Klaserie in the wonderful South African morning sun Shaun and Lindsey prepared for my Dad's 65th birthday on our final morning game drive was so incredible, that we'll never be able to top it. From now on, all we'll here is "For my 65th birthday party I had champagne and quiche on a ridge top in South Africa!" No way we'll ever top it. Thanks Shaun! (He said, sarcastically but with a lot of love! :-) )
Just go, the exchange rate, the people, just everything will be amazing. Moriti will make sure of that!!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A good agency and a good Safari experience
Good service. Very good feelings with the guide (Ernesto); very serious and expert he made the safari an unforgettable experience for my doughters.
Thank you to him!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service and trip, throughout.
Absolutely top class service from Rose. Immediate response to any e-mails, no matter how small an issue. Brilliant tailoring of our itinerary to suit our needs. Will not hesitate to contact Rose again to organise more African trips.
The level of accomodation we received was top class. As it was our honeymoon we received a number of extras which were all appreciated.
Overall, a thoroughly recomended company. Will use again!
US
20-35 years of age
A life-changing experience
This trip was a big financial investment - but worth every penny.
We have wonderful memories, a journal and many photographs. Would always recommend working with an experienced safari specialist , tour operator - such as Safarihub- particularly if it is your first trip. Think it would be helpful to describe a typical Safari day - early rise etc. Also, a traveller's itinerary printed on one single sheet would make the trip easier to manage.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari exceeded expectations.
My wife and I would definitely recommend Gecko Adventure.
We had excellent and prompt communication with Rama throughout.
We chose the 5 Day Vast Selous Train Safari.
Rama picked us up from our hotel in Dar Es Salaam and escorted us to the train station with clear written instructions for the train journey.
The train was a great way to start the safari.
We were warmly greated by our guide Said at the station.
The 2 day stay at Sable Mountain Lodge was amazing. Staff, food and accomodation were excellent.
The 2 day stay at Selous River Camp was equally impressive.
Said was very knowledgable with a lovely manner. We could not have hoped for a better guide. We absolutely loved our game drives with him.
We have waited a long time to go on a safari and are happy we chose
Gecko Adventure.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wild Destinations Perfectly Planned Private Safaris Provides Outstanding Service
We just returned home from our second Safari, with all arrangements made by sisters, Shaheen & Fareen, through their agency called “Wild Destinations”. Five years ago we used Shaheen’s expertise, (she came highly recommended to us from a friend who lived in Nairobi). That first safari experience was truly amazing! Everything was taken care of and we especially enjoyed not being part of a large group, but just the two of us with an excellent driver/guide. Having talked about how much we loved the trip for the last five years, we decided that we had to re-visit. This time, we invited our adult son and his wife to join us, added two stops in Tanzania, and once again, had so many memorable moments, as a result of Shaheen’s knowledge, planning, and outstanding service. I hope our third safari occurs in less than five years!
Shaheen always replied quickly to our many e-mails, answering all questions, concerns, and desires. Planning was easy, especially since the arrangements are being made by an agent who has many years of experience, first hand knowledge of the areas, and has visited all places prior to suggesting we stay there. Unlike working with a large travel agency located in the U.S., or having to use an agencies set itinerary, we were able to tell Shaheen which places we wanted to visit, and she would then suggest the options available. Using Wild Destinations, the safari is completely customized. Upon arrival, there is great comfort in knowing that if any problems or concerns should arise, Shaheen and Fareen are right there in Africa, always available. Their professionalism combined with a complete understanding of what we wanted, resulted in our Safari being a “trip of a lifetime”. Every place Shaheen selected for us to stay in was perfect; she made sure our total costs were reasonable, and she stayed within our budget. Wild Destinations also booked all flights for us, saving us money. Although I found many “deals” on the internet, her pricing was the best deal of all.
Shaheen and her sister, Fareen, made us feel like “family”, and we felt that their services went above and beyond. From day one of planning the trip, through the last day of our safari, we appreciated their attention to every detail. As a result of the reasonable cost, the individualized attention, the outstanding service, and their knowledge of the areas, both of our safaris have been perfect! We highly recommend Wild Destinations, and hope to return ourselves for another safari!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
For the Perfect African Safari, look no further!
Our nine day safari with Shaun Taylor of Moriti Private safaris was the trip of a lifetime for two grandparents, two adult children and two grandchildren! Shaun made the journey exciting, fun and informative. He is knowledgable and personable. He saw to our every need. The accommodations were incredible, the food was marvelous, every day was a new and exciting adventure.
We saw the Big Five and so many other animals in Kruegar Park, Tschudu Reserve and Klaserie. We had up close and personal interactions with elephant, hippo and cheetah. We enjoyed the scenery; Shaun seems to know every animal, bird, tree and flower in South Africa!
We simply cannot sing enough praise about Shaun and Moriti Private Safaris. This is the trip you want to book. Look no further!