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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good for the money but our itinerery had way too much travel built into it,
Exceeded expectations. The game drives were plentiful. We only had 4 (others had 8) in our Land Cruiser so everyone had an view. I've gone before with Abercrombie & Kent, so the bar was high. But I paid half if not less what I paid A&K so I was really worried what Odyssey would cost on service.
So at half the price of Abercrombie & Kent, what did they deliver that Odyssey did not? 1. Better communication between team drivers. (our wireless CB was down for the trip and our driver did not use his cellphone much) when other vehicles found things - like leopards.
2. The driver could be quicker at shutting down the engine. The subtle vibrations blur shots. Seems A&K drivers were more aware of the vehicles and angles of shooting for the photographers.
3. Less time getting to destinations (road time). And once at a destination it seemed (because of #1 above - driver sharing "finds" - they put us on animals quicker.
4. Less Nairobi traffic - this may be unfair because traffic jams are unscheduled and unavoidable. But we had a horrible traffic jam from Airport to hotel with Odyssey that really delayed getting to the hotel. In fact we had zero time to do any of the planned or offerred side trips and went right to sleep, leaving us to feel we missed out on some of the purpose of being in Nairobi. Abercrombie and Kent minimized any time in Nairobi and I have to say now that that is smart.
Where Odyssey excelled - We really lucked out! Our Landcruiser vehicle had only four customers. Others in our group had 6 to 8 so we were the exception, not thhe rule. But where this worked out in our favor, was Odyssey assigns one driver to the group of 4, 6, or 8 and it stays that way - whether you're on a game drive in Ambosei, the Mara, or roads in Nairobi. At A&K our drivers changed throughout the trip - in Kenya we used one set of drivers; in Tanzania another.
Also the Lake Naivashu was an excellent location which A&K did not include.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had a beautiful day in the Murchison Falls with Euro Uganda Safaris
I was well informed about our day in the park. We were picked up right in time and everything was organised as promised. It did get a little tight in our bus since an extra guide was coming with us and later on the game ranger had to get in the bus too.
Next time I would not visit the park with the 29 seater which was the bus that we were travelling around with in Uganda. The people who were sitting in the middle could not see very well. Our windows were also blinded a little bit. When lions were spotted we did not have the chance to see it because our bus could not go off road. I would suggest that groups can be informed by this and would get a suggestion to arrange other transport for this day.
But nevertheless, we had a great day. The best of the tour was the hiking to the falls which was stunning.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
i had an amazing time
I went to Malindi the service was Excellent service, efficient and reliable drivers.
We visited Vasco da gama for the first time , we ate octopus for the first time and we enjoyed the city tour.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Right and diligent
Within the Price quality parameters. Good treatment and kindness
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Communication far from clear, the tours were good.
Our tour started half-an-hour late, and when the driver arrived he didn't know our names, nor our itinerary we had paid for (therefore we changed the order of the parks).
Charles is a good and professional driver, and he was friendly and helpful.
What our driver obviously was not informed about by the company, was that we had agreed (before paying) that we could be in the parks for as long as we wanted. We were disappointed that this did not happen.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly and professional
Communications excellent, punctual and always friendly
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This is clearly the best tour operators group..everything about them from the crew to services is aw
First of all the crew is lively,they have good communication skills and thus services offered are satisfying.The safari tour should just try and advertise themselves a little bit otherwise good job.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Efficient, thoughtful, professional, excellent and helpful
Just home from a wonderful holiday at the Victoria Falls. Our holiday was arranged by Tongesai Mutematsaka of Cultural Vibes Travel and Tours based in Zimbabwe. The trip was superb. We stayed at Victoria Falls Safari Lodges and our last night at the Victoria Falls hotel. Our accommodation was very comfortable and overlooked a water hole frequented by bushbuck, impala, warthogs, monkeys and baboons. The cuisine was excellent and staff extremely helpful and friendly.
Our driver and guide John Matumbura (he runs The Cyclonic Tours) was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and made our visit a delightful occasion. Tongesai himself ensured that everything ran smoothly. Every excursion, visit or activity was first rate. Any questions or worries that we had were immediately dealt with and resolved.
We would highly recommend Tongesai and his company Cultural Vibes Travel and Tours (www.cultural-vibes.com) to anyone wanting a perfect experience in the Victoria Falls area.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, helpful and very knowledgeable about South Africa and Africa.
African Ubuntu Safaris were able to put a trip together very quickly for my girlfriend and myself. We had done limited research as the trip came around very quickly for us. We were very happy with the initial discussion regarding our holiday with Cuan and his team. Cuan was able to guide us through our itinerary, suggest some changes, made some great suggestions and then made it all happen. A trip of a life time!
Even though several iterations to our itinerary were required Ubuntu Safaris were able to make it all happen in record time.
We loved our safari experience, it was 'real', no frills but connected us to the animals and land. An experience we will never forget.
I would definitely recommend Ubuntu Safaris and in fact already have.
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Operator is really friendly and have good driving skills.
This company is reliable.
They are very friendly and try to find wild animals hardly.
I had good experience.
Laymond is good guide.