US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
FABULOUS EXPERIENCE
I chose CKC Tours because they promptly answered my email requesting information about doing a group Safari. I had a group from the United States whose goal was to experience the famous African Wild life and Beach Safari as well as the Cultural experience and other excursions. As soon as we landed in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the director of CKC Mr. John Muhoho was there waiting for us. He gave us a warm reception and took us to the Hotel . The following morning he came and gave us a brief on the various excursions for Nairobi and the surrounding areas which were to be done for the week. Mr. Muhoho came on the day of the Safari to provide us with another briefing. The choice of hotels was out of this world, the drivers especially king George are very knowledgeable and drive well. The wildlife experience was awesome. The price was reasonable. I have used CKC for so many years and would recommend it to anyone looking into doing a Safari and other excursions in East Africa
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical journey!
Such a wonderful trip! We had such great time! It’s a life time journey and everyone should come! Thanks to our guide Sam , Mike and our travel agency Imani, one of the best thing happened this year
Sabi Sands is a hidden door to the Africa of my dreams.
South Africa's climate and landscape was strikingly similar to that of my home US state of Oregon (i.e., rainy, lowland, rainforest coast separated by mountains from a high, dry arid, semi-desert plateau. It was also similar in terms of land use and economy (farming, ranching, forestry). But where we would have elk roaming the fields, South Africans have rhinocerouses!
Before I left Oregon, people who had been to Kenya and Tanzania told me I would be disappointed in South Africa because of all the brush: you can't see anything, they declared. To be fair, there might be a point there, in summer, when everything is green and growing, but in September winter is at its end; the bush is dry, the animals are hungry for fresh growth, and the grass and brush has been nibbled and gnawed to bare twigs. I loved the bushveldt! It has a feeling a mystery and awe, a sense of closeness, and it evokes powerful feelings especially at sunset, when the heat and dust of the day filter the sunlight.
I selected Tydon African Safaris, a small, family-operated safari business that offers extremely good value for a more than fair price. Although I'd signed on for a shared safari vehicle, in nearly every game drive I shared the vehicle with no more than two companions and a driver. We had fabulous rides, plentiful sightings of game, and very knowledgeable guides.
I took a walking safari and learned a tremendous amount about bushveldt ecology which happens to dovetail nicely with aspects of my professional work. A walk in the African bush is in someways better than riding around looking for animals; the difference is, on a bush walk, you are mostly interested in learning about the poop that all of the animals leave around. It's all part of the ecology!
September is a good time to travel to South Africa and Kruger NP region if you want to avoid malaria. Most of South Africa is out of the malaria zone, but KwaZulu-Natal Province, and Mpumalanga Province (Kruger-Sabi Sands) are in the malaria zone. Mosquitoes become active as soon as the rains begin. That's what I learned from the locals.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
We did 8 days safari with my father and it was really great. Dennis our guide and sweetbert our cherf, were really nice with us and they were reqlly attentive with my father. We saw many animals and Dennis knows a lot and gave us many information.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful country in wich you can encounter amazing scenery, amazing People and amazing wildlife
Do not hesitate one second! Kenya is an amazing travel destination.
We went to hell's gate Park, naivasha, mont Longonot, the Aberdare park, amboseli and to Nairobi and everything was amazing. We saw a lot of differents things, savanah, forest, waterfalls, hills, lakes and so much wildlife. The people there are kind and generous i always felt Welcome and safe. And the food was lovely. I had an amazing week there.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Okavango Delta offers the truest safari experience - spectacular wildlife and unspoiled nature
Our three nights in the Okavango Delta were the nature highlight of our Southern Africa trip. (which is no small thing with stops in Zambia, Cape Town and Londolozi – all highly recommended!) The difference in the Okavango was the beauty of the delta itself. The blue ribbons of water lined with sea grass and occasional water lilies were a photographer’s dream - especially when out of the grass poked a brightly colored Jacana or a trumpeting elephant.
All activities at camp revolve around the water. We were met by staffers at the airstrip who transferred us to a small launch to make our approach to camp. Twice daily game drives were in Land Rovers equipped for the watery terrain. We drove through areas with 3-4 feet of water. “Legs Up!” would shout our guide and we’d hold cameras, etc., above our heads.
The wildlife in the Okavango was extraordinary, with close encounters with leopards, hippos and elephants. And the abundance of birdlife is legendary. Afternoons at camp were spent watching crested barbets, weaver-birds, and other striking species from our deck.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Kenya
Kenya was an amazing country that amazed us with its natural beautiful. It also surprised us with how safe everywhere was and how loving and caring all of the local people are to each other and tourists.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exploring wonderful Okavango Delta
After a bumpy ride, we arrived at the campsite in Gweta, at the Okavango Delta, where the staffs were waiting and welcoming us by singing and dancing. After a short briefing about the activities we were going to take, the staffs immediately served us some tea and coffee. Late in the afternoon, we took a 2-hours trekking (we spotted some elephants, buffaloes); after dinner, the staffs entertained us with more dances and songs by the campfire. The staffs were so warm, welcoming, and friendly-just like all the staffs from other campsites during our stay in Botswana.
The next day we were taking a Mokoro (a dug-out canoe), we left early in the morning to explore the Okavango Delta. The mokoro can carry 2 people and a poler, usually a guide from a local campsite. The poler, stands in the stern and uses a long pole to propel through the shallow water. It is so peaceful and serene, and the water is so calm during the trip. The view is breathtakingly beautiful, especially during the sunrise. Okavango Delta is the home of more than 400 species of birds, large variety of wildlife and painted reed frogs.
Another way to enjoy the aerial view of the delta is by taking a 45-minutes helicopter rise (a 206 or 210 Cessna) from Maun Airport, which cost about US$90.00. In order to be able to see different views, the helicopter sometimes flies at 45 degrees angle left or right, which could be nauseating and making you dizzy. Those uncomfortable feelings is a very small price to pay for the magnificent view from the sky, especially when you spot the animals- elephants, hippopotamus, buffaloes, among other things.
The weather in March was nice although sometimes a bit chilly at night, since it was almost the beginning of the Autumn. The roads mostly bumpy, e.g., it took about 6 hours to drive about 500 kilometers. One thing we noticed in Botswana was that we stopped at the police check points very often; for what purpose, we never knew. The immigration officer at the Kazungula (Botswana-Zimbabwe Border) was very friendly. He asked if we had a nice time and invited us back to visit different parts of the country. We left Botswana very happy that day-not only we saw so many animals (elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, rhinos, birds, antelopes, etc), but also some countrysides, as well as met nice people.
Not to sound cliche, but you will never forget the experience and the excitement after taking these trips.
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
very competent and reliable! We enjoyed our competent guide Kenneth Muhindi!
In preparing the safari Gatatu proved to be very flexible in dealing with our wishes. Everything worked very well as promised. The guide was very competent and engaged to assure, that we could really find embarrassing observations of animals in the park. Accomodation was perfect! We had a good time! Thank you!