50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful place, wonderful people, wonderful time
Had a wonderful relaxing time surrounded by nature. Accommodation well appointed, clean and comfortable with all necessities provided and then some. Tours arranged by the lodge were well organized and informative. Owners personally involved with the day to day running of the lodge ensures a personal touch. Can't wait to go back.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
great time in Uganda and Rwanda
I had an amazing time on my recent trip to Rwanda and Uganda with Matoke tours. My guide - Musa - was so great. He was flexible, patient and very knowledgeable. He was always willing to pull over so I could take picture or stop to look at a bird and figure out what species it was. It was so nice to not have to worry about driving from one place to the next, or book the permits or figure out which hotels to stay at. All the hotels they booked were really nice as well. I am always a little reluctant to book an entire itinerary before I leave because I like to leave a little room for flexibility. But I was really happy with all the activities Matoke had set up for us and it didn't feel like we were too stuck to a schedule. Highly recommended. I would definitely book with them again if I get the opportunity to go back to East Africa.
NG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a stress free phenomenal encounter.
Acheche was polite,prompt and updated me constantly.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Namibian safari- journey through a wildlife wonderland!
Our African Big 5 Safaris trip to Namibia and South Africa was an amazing experience. The organisation of our trip was first rate from the incredibly varied itinerary, allowing us to sample a range of different regions throughout Namibia from the beautiful vast Etosha Pan to the stunning landscapes of Damaraland, the harshness of the Skeleton Coast, the desert landscape of the Sossusvlei, the wild Fish River Canyon and finally the beautiful remote Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park; to service provided by the tour operator. The communication line was always open- both before and during our trip- and our wishes were catered for very well. I wanted to see meerkats and an excursion to see the Meerkat Foundation was organised and on the itinerary from the outset.This was an amazing experience - one I will not forget. All travel arrangements during the tour - airline tickets, safari vehicles - were efficiently organised. We were met on arrival in Windhoek so there was no hanging around wondering and waiting, it was straight into our safari. The accommodation organised for us could not be faulted. It was extremely comfortable and there were no hitches at all. Likewise the food was well organised and any personal requirements - vegetarian etc were well catered for. The game drives were an absolute highlight. Lourens' knowledge of the African wildlife was excellent and provided a good insight into understanding the countryside. His photographic expertise also meant that there were plenty of opportunities to get those wonderful precious shots of the game to keep as memories of the trip. Having someone who understands Africa so well as African Big 5 Safaris means that you will have memories to last a lifetime. There were many different types of activities offered to us so you didn't feel like you were doing the same thing every day. So if you love wildlife, the wild African landscape and want a memorable safari experience African Big 5 Safaris are the way to go.
DK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Remote and Beautiful Botswana
We are a family of 7 and we have dreamed of touring Botswana for many years. Only now did we get the chance to visit this amazing wildlife..
We chose Safari Lifestyles as they answered all of our questions very well and honestly... We thought we would like to go to lodges but we realised this would be too expensive. Safari Lifestyles suggested a private camping safari for just our family...
We were not so sure what to expect but Roger gave us much information and made sure we were very comfortable...
We stayed in very wild areas and no one else was with us for the whole trip. Our guide and food were really better than we expected and there was not one animal we didnt see.. including lions close to camp at night.... I didn't sleep that evening but we were very safe.. We are from Denmark and this was a real adventure for us.
This was the best holiday we have ever had and it was our first safari....
We would say that Safari Lifestyles is very good and listened to what we wanted and helped us with everything... Roger even came out to see us for one evening for dinner in his own car.
Wonderful.
US
Saw the big 5
Showed up to Africa hoping to see the big 5. My guide managed to show me the big 5, including the leopard which is apparently quite elusive. Nothing more I can ask for really.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our best family holiday
We spent a week with Rob, the first 4 days in Chobe and the rest in Meno a Kwena. He was an excellent guide and was very good company and kept us entertained and occupied throughout our stay. He was excellent with our children who were then 13,14 and 15.
The camping in Chobe was very memorable and we saw all the big 5 bar a rhino, which we saw at Meno a Kwena.
I would thoroughly recommend it as a holiday - cheap it isn't, but Botswana is expensive, and you get a lot of space to yourself, no minibuses driving in a convoy chasing game.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Close Encounters
We had the best experience with Encounters on our safari in Uganda! From beginning to end it was perfect! They made the booking process so easy and were readily available to answer all (one million) of my anxious questions. The accommodations at each location were wonderful and so beautiful each in their own way. The food and service at each place we stayed was excellent. We really enjoyed getting to share meals with other travelers at some of the guest houses and getting to hear about their experiences as well. Our guide, Tolbert, was amazing! Traveling in an unfamiliar place can be a little intimidating but from the moment he picked us up at the airport we were put at ease. Throughout the trip he explained every stop we made to ensure our comfort and safety. He was incredibly knowledgeable on the wildlife, culture, and history of the country. The wildlife was amazing! We did game drives and boat cruises in a few places but our highlights were the chimp and gorilla trekking. We were able to get so close to the animals and had a truly once in a lifetime experience. The guides and trackers were wonderful. They were welcoming, knowledgeable, and excited to share the experiences with us. If you want an all inclusive view of what Africa has to offer, Uganda is the place to go! The Pearl of Africa is just that and has a little of everything to satisfy everyone desires. I would recommend Enounters to anyone of all ages who is interested in having a once in a lifetime experience in such a beautifully diverse country.
AR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A unique, amazing, safari experience!
If you want to have the best safari experience, Armadillo should be your choice. The truck is amazing: with its height it gives you the best overview of the landscape from a confortable seat, it is fully equipped with books on Southafrican biodiversity so you can check whatever you see, and with Chris as a guide you don´t miss anything that is out there! You will also learn a lot about animals and trees!! Logistics is also perfectly organized: you always have a nice spot at the camps in the park where you enjoy a nice campfire and delicious food and since you do not need to worry about anything because they take care of everything you can enjoy and relax 100% of the time. I fully recommend it!!
NL
I had a great Safari to the Masai Mara in Kenya
Harry, the owner of Oranje Safari, was great good help in the planning of our trip to Kenya. By visiting the diferent parks, we did not only see a lot of wildlife, but did also see all kinds of different and beautful landscapes. Our guide Alex was top!. He has eyes like a hawk and knows a lot about the wildlife, and is specialised in birds. We had a great time with several highlights like a cheetah jumping on our car ..
I recommend Oranje Safari to everyone who wants to go on safari in Kenya without any worries.