Well organised made our holiday so enjoyable
From the time we were met at Livinstone Airport, through to our stay at the excellent Zambesi Sun, to our trriver cruise on the Zambesi, to our microlight flights over Victoria Falls, to our airport transfer everything was perfect. A great trip. Thank you.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice country for a safari
Kenya is a nice place to visit for a safari. We were lucky to see all of the big 5. The scenery is really breathtaking. However, some places were already quite crowded.
I can also recommend to book with super eagles travel & tours Ltd. They did a great job.
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A dream came true
We had booked the 8 day/7 night safari including Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. And it was worth every penny.
Raphael, our tour operator, always stayed in touch with us whenever we needed him from the first email until we left. He customized the tour based on what we wanted to do and see. The lodges he suggested could be modified for our purpose. They were all really good, some even excellent.
Our guide and driver Oscar was the perfect man for a safari with all his knowledge, driving skills and humor. He has a lot of experience and is flexible whenever necessary.
We had a large extended Land Cruiser with plenty of space for two people. Chilled drinks on board were included. The pop-up roof was perfect for taking photos.
The most important thing: We saw so many animals, some very, very close. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants... even a rhinoceros. Everything the national park has to offer. They call it. Overall, we were very lucky to watch the great migration with thousands of wildebeest near us.
We can definitely recommend Safari Soles. On our last day, Bryson, the company's manager, came to our hotel to say goodbye. Perfect
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A self guided safari by bicycle among African fauna is a wonderful experience!!!
We rented 2 bikes and started our journey from a campsite near Hell's Gate National Park (where we could spot some Hippos at night because our tent was just next to the lake) and we arrived at the park. We had a guide until the canyon but we came back by ourselves!!!! It is so amazing to cycle among zebras, giraffes, monkeys, buffaloes, gazelles... You really have time to stop wherever and whenever you want and you really feel like an adventurer!!! The landscape is also beautiful, especially when you start going down the gorge!!! Avoid rainy season but in May we had a really good time there (though check the meteo because it can be bad sometimes..) You can also visit some flowers plantations next to the park! Take your lunch box as there is only limited food available (but it is much better like that!!!)!!
We really enjoyed our journey there and we highly recomment it!!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Arusha National Park
We saw different types of monkeys, zebra, flamingos, warthogs. Part of it was a walking safari for about two hours where we got close to buffaloes, and saw a waterfall. We got good views of Mt Meru, but sadly Mt Kilimanjaro was covered by cloud. We had good views into the small crater. The tour in the Park lasted approx 6 hours.
PH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Circle of Life feeling
This tour is very organized from the initial inquiry, to pick-up, to the schedule, to the accommodation, to the food until the drop-off. I don’t need to worry on anything. I just need to show up and be prepared to see the animals. They responded to queries promptly and the booking process is very quick and easy. We went to places as described. Masai Mara’s landscape is really beautiful. We saw a lot of wildlife including 4 of the big 5 (except rhino). We also saw a lot of actions like a lion hunting and catching a pumba, vultures eating an animal, leopard climbing a tree, and lions swimming and sun bathing. Our guide, Richard, made sure that we see the good stuff. Roger is very helpful with the photos (he’s a professional photographer). Masai Mara is definitely the highlight of my Kenya trip. Lake Nakuru is also wonderful. Unfortunately, we were a bit late because someone decided to enjoy his breakfast so we didn’t see the black rhino. Good thing we saw the white rhino and flamingos. There are optional activities on this tour:
- Visit to Masai Village ($20) - honestly, I feel like it’s ok to skip this. It’s a bit “staged” but it’s also a way of helping the community.
- Boat tour in Lake Naivasha and Safari walk ($45) - it’s a nice experience. We saw hippos and different bird species during the boat tour. The walking safari feels like a walk in a farm.
The camp and hotel we stayed on are good although the shower water flow in Lenchada Camp can be improved (hot water is available). There’s no wifi in the camp and electricity is only available at 6-10pm and 5:30-7:30am whose is fine with me. The food included in the tour is good too. They’re mostly local food which is good. Overall, this is highly recommended tour.
Review about Kruger National Park by John Bragg of Oregon
Kruger (the tiny portion I saw) has large numbers of animals and is a photographer's heaven. Terrain is hilly bushveldt. Huge rivers (Sabie and Sands rivers) are full of hippos and crocodiles (I saw both but only at a distance). There can been traffic, but if you go with someone familar with Kruger, you can find recondite little places that are away from the crowds and it might be just you, your guide, and that leopard.
Differences between Kruger and the adjacent private game reserve are that Kruger closes promptly at 6pm (reserves permit night driving for watching predators), requires vehicles to remain on paved or rocked roads (reserves allow off-road driving); requires roofed vehicles with side doors (reserves allow open body safari vehicles); and of course, Kruger has more traffic. Kruger also has lots more animals because it is so much bigger than all the private reserves combined. I hope to go back to the Sabie River country. I selected a small, family-operated safari company with a bush camp inside Sabi Sands and their main camp just outside of the reserve, about fifteen minutes from the Paul Kruger Gate. The bushveldt is simply fascinating for a photographer, and especially at sunset.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!!!
The camp side experience was wonderful! Thank you Northern Adventure for the amazing safari!
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We loved Mjejane Game Reserv.
I think the headline says it all. Go there and experience the wildlife yourself. You will not be disappointed.
Review about Addo Elephant National Park by John Bragg of Oregon
I learned one must be in Addo when it is very dry (winter), since it is the only significant large watering hole for miles around. I got there Sept. 27, two days after the rains began, and though there were no elephants, nor any large game of any kind, I had a wonderful time photographing birds all around the camp. Dugout, ground-level photo blinds make for spectacular low angle shots, but as soon as the rains begin, the elephants and other aanimals quickly disperse.
Many birds! Addo is self-drivable, but there is lots of tall, dense brush which makes it advisable to hire or have a safari vehicle. Park vehicle are available but always full of tourists...not an option for me, as I need a steady, immobile platform for taking pix. I probably would not go back to Addo, but might consider other options near by.