AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
it was magical
Our trip to Kruger Park was beyond what we could imagine. we stayed at Kapama private reserve. we did many safaris. we could see all the animals we wanted to see. The service, the hotel and the overall experience were excellent and above our expectations. great trip that i would recommend to everyone.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Migration was fantastic
People always told me something about how special the Serengeti Migration is and I just confirmed during my visit to the Serengeti. The park is very huge with low savanna grasses and lots of animals. During our visit I think it was a peak of the season of animals because there were so many tourists just like us in the park and everyone was busy with binoculars and cameras on the roofs of their cars capturing the moments. It was beautiful in deed. The scenery was also very good, weather was good but a bit hot during the afternoon. Food was amazing, of course we took packed lunch and the dinner in the lodge was always superb. Our visit was generally breathtaking.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kilometers of nothing and yet it's own beauty and surprises waiting for you.
We had an awesome trip. We can't say it happened just around the next corner because the roads are so straight. Yet everything was there to see. Traveling up from Windhoek to Etosha and staying in star rated lodges with excellent food and scenery, was worth the long drives. As everything was pre-booked by Secret Namibia we didn't have the hassle of finding accommodation or searching on a map for the destination as it was all set out in the itinerary. Even though it was incredibly dry there was still a beauty about the country. We'll definitely be back to see the southern areas. We'll definitely pre-book and pre pay as well. Make a booking at Joe's Beer Garden in Windhoek!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant first safari impressions
Our safari at Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve was the first safari we took part in.
We saw three of the big five, namely the buffalos, the majestic elephants and a lot of white rhinos. Sadly we did not encouter any predators, but that is nature. The beautiful and hilly landscape more than a compensation for that.
Our tour began at 6 am, so we experienced the south african sunrise over the hills of the park. What a beautiful scenery, a breathtaking sight.
Our ranger, a guide from the UK, did a great job explaining the diversity of animals and flowers of this park to us and provided invaluable background information. After four informative hours later the safari ended. It has added many new experiences and enriched our lives.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Visting Kruger National Park was the best experience of my life
Staying in both Punda Maria and Skukuza, I was able to get a huge diversity of landscape and wildlife. Although I was on a private research program, I was able to see more wildlife than I could have imagined. I saw over 200 species of birds in the Kruger and numerous other animals. I saw 8 leopards, elephants every day, numerous rhinos, giraffe every day, multiple lion prides, and many other incredible sightings. The food and acomodations were equally wonderful. Punda Maria was great as was Skukuza.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An undiscovered treasure
We had the most incredible time. Our guide and driver was outstanding and so friendly. Uganda is a beautiful country with so much to explore. Murchison Falls and the Nile are breathtaking! Our safari day was beyond anything we expected. The landscape is gorgeous and we saw hundreds of animals. A true bucket list trip!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fabulous first safari experience at Kapama
The park is beautiful with a wide diversity of landscapes and animals. We saw a leopard and her cub before we even checked in at the lodge. Although at first captivated by the lions, the elephants quickly became my favorites and watching their behavior was endlessly entertaining. We saw all the Big Five over and over but never got tired of spotting something new. The Lodge itself was beautiful and we loved our Royal Suite where we could shower with a view of animals in the bush. The food was good and plentiful, it always seemed to be mealtime! The sunsets were dramatic and we even got to experience an earth-shaking thunder storm. We learned a lot from our tracker and guide, enjoyed mixing with other guests from all over the world, and completely fell in love with South Africa. We can recommend Kapama River Lodge to everyone. This was our first safari, but not our last!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional and solid company
I actually got hooked up with this company through another company in Kenya who proved to be disastrous but nonetheless this company was excellent and comparison. Even though a lot of what I received onto it was not what I was promised again through the manager of the original company who set me up with these guys, had a true budget camping Safari with no facilities been what I was looking for these guys did a great job. Becker the guide and Rafael the cook were friendly and efficient and provided excellent food and knowledge about the area and animals. I can't get over how good the food was really I was so impressed. Becker joined us every night at dinner and was so professional it was just great. If I shall return I will go straight to him for a tour as he was good.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Truely "world class" wildlife and scenery but with food poisoning
In late June, we did the beach (Zanzibar) and safari (Serengeiti) tour, about four days for each location. Perfect weather, amount of time, and excellent staff support. Saw everything you can reasonably expect to see, many times upclose. It's expensive but honestly a great value. The only downside I have to mention was repeated food poisoning. For a family of four, we got sick 4-5 times in 11 days and were recovering for about a week after we got home. We took all the vaccinations, pills, sprays, and sanitizers. We had one day, the first day, where no one was in the bathroom (actively being sick), recovering in bed, or carefully going out but always close to a bathroom. We had to delay and cancel plans or do something without someone. Even when we did something amazing (like the dolphin dive or a night game drive), often one person felt "iffy". It diminished the experience. One time, my son got sick eating at the Arusha airport- our fault; the food had been sitting all day. But the other three, possibly four times, were from top-rated, high-end, "Western" restaurants. We never ate street food. In the end, it felt like you could not escape getting sick unless you only ate or drank "factory-sealed" items (even if they said they used bottled water for the ice or coffee.) I tried to stay positive, but it was the worst experience we've had as a family (and we've been to Thailand, Columbia, South Africa twice, across the Pacific, and Greece). If I had to do it again, I'd only stay at an inclusive lodge where they felt ownership for food safety. Sadly, I would not go out to eat, which is a big part of our travels. I'll accept food poisoning once, maybe twice, but every two or three days for four different, relatively experienced people across three locations is a systemic hygiene issue.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari