20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was brilliant.
They were very reliable at arriving on time and collecting me from and transporting me to my hotels.
They were very good at communicating.
They were brilliant at finding animals in the parks.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good organized and funny
It was a really easy communication from the first touch. The Safari was really good organized and its worth it to pay a little bit more, so you can stay much comfortabel.
James the organizer is a really funny and helpfull guy! Whe had also a great Time with him, as we aranged the last details allready in Tansania. The Tour was great, specially the Serengeti. We saw a lot of diffrent animals and the Food during the Safari was allways good. Thank you Polecat for the great expirience. Marilyn
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Reliable & Dedicated Safari Tour Operator
We booked the "6 Day Real Tanzania Experience" with Claws of Africa.
We wanted a private tour that would allow both of us to see all of the major Northern parks (Tarangiri, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro), at an affordable rate. Claws of Africa ticked all the boxes, and in the end, really surpassed our expectations.
Fatuma (who helped organise our tour) was professional, courtious, and answered all of our questions in detail - when some other providers we contacted were a bit pushy.
The tour itself was unforgetable. Meckey (our guide) was extremely knowledgable (not just about the animals, but also about when and where to find them). We saw absolutely everything we had hoped to - including the big five. There's a degree of luck involved in what you manage to see on Safari, but with Meckey on hand, we seemed to get pretty lucky.
Shoutout as well to Pasqual (our cook - or should I say chef), who provided fantastic meals throughout.
Both Meckey and Pasqual really went above and beyond.
Booking a Safari can be a bit tricky when you're comparing so many options, and have to take a bit of a leap of faith regarding who to go with. I hope that this review can help someone else to take a chance on Claws of Africa as the experience was everything we wanted in a Safari.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable trip
We just completed a 14-day privately guided trip through Namibia. We started in Windhoek, headed south to the Kalahari, then further south to Kolmanskop, headed north to the Sossusvlei and Swakopmund, then through the Skeleton Coast to Damaraland, finishing in Etosha. What a magical trip. An incredible country made even better by the itinerary put together by Petra. Every detail was considered, every lodge jaw-dropping, she anticipated everything, including highlights and even when we might be fatigued and need a little pampering at one of the lodges. Our guide, Buzzy, knew everything about the flora, fauna, history, and culture of our travels. He spotted things I would have driven right by, and provided context to the incredible scenery (without that you are really just looking at a postcard.) I do not have enough superlatives in my vocabulary. I will say that I have a general rule that I do not go back to a place I have already visited, but I will make an exception to that rule here.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very accommodating, Friendly and social person.
Pocket friendly, Full fun activities both indoor and out door.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Compass Odyssey is an excellent Company to work with and plan a safari - highly recommended.
After reading all the 5 star reviews about Compass Odyssey, I decided to write them an email saying that they are the company I would like to deal with regarding an African Safari for my wife and I. Choosing this company was the best thing I could have done!! We have just returned from the trip of a lifetime to Africa thanks to the expert travel planning skills of Darren and Kate. We spent 12 days in South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana.
My first email to Compass Odyssey was back in June 2021 during the height of Covid and travel was almost impossible. I indicated that we would like to visit Kruger/Zambezi River/Victoria Falls/Chobe NP/Okavango Delta in September/October 2022 for between 10-14 days, hopefully Covid restrictions would be over by then. From this limited information Darren and Kate put together a wonderful trip for us which we will always remember.
Our safari started and ended in Johannesburg, with 3 days in Kruger National Park, 3 days in Victoria Falls, 3 days in Chobe National Park and 3 days in the Okavango Delta, before flying back to Johannesburg. The whole trip went like clockwork and every place we stayed was perfect for us. (We also spent 2 days on either side of our safari in Johannesburg to ensure some relaxation time on either end of our safari, and ensure that missed or late flights from the US were not a problem).
Our email communications with Darren and Kate during the 15 months leading up to our trip was absolutely first class – all my emails were answered promptly, usually within 24 hours, and I never felt any pressure at all to commit to anything during those long 15 months. The attention to detail in our pre-trip agenda was fantastic, from what travel documents were required, current Covid requirements and restrictions in the different countries, flight details, pickup times, meeting places, transfer names and times, Victoria Falls activities, etc, etc.
As for the safari itself...there were so many highlights. We saw the Big Five while we were at Kruger but the three that top my list were:
1. Being about 30 feet from watching 8 lions feasting on a recent cape buffalo kill...apparently there were 18 lions gorging themselves at this kill and some were just hiding and relaxing in the grass after having their fill This was at Chobe NP.
2. Again, being up close and personal watching 3 lionesses nursing 10 baby lions about 2 months old. Once they'd had their fill they just rolled over on their backs and chilled, taking no notice of their viewing audience. This was at Okavango Delta.
3. Following a leopard walking through some grass and climbing a dead tree where it continued to pose for us as we closed in and took pictures of this magnificent animal. This was also at Okavango Delta.
Add to these seeing wild dogs, hyenas and jackals at Kruger, rhinos with babies on the Rhino Walk, the magnificence of Victoria Falls, being up close and personal with crocodiles, elephants and hippos, unbelievable sunsets like you see in National Geographic, and so many other highlights. I have almost 2,500 photos from this trip.
All of the people we met on our trip were great, extremely friendly, and could not do enough for us.
I cannot emphasize how much we enjoyed this trip that Darren and Kate planned for us – it was wonderful and I highly recommend Compass Odyssey for anyone thinking about booking a safari.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
honeymoon safari
As a young couple, we have our first ever safari. The experience was really incredible, Michael our guide was fluent in English punctual and full of knowledge. We went for 5 day safari and saw incredible animals our safari was all about honeymoon safari we did enjoy a lot because of enough information Serengeti was amazing we saw all bi five we are happy with this trip we recommend Dancing simba safaris as agency
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Avventura ou rien
We had a great stay with our guide Calvin. The welcome, the service and the exchanges were perfect.
FI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The service was frictionless, friendly and fast. Everything went a communicated.
Charles was very helpful and quick to answer any questions. The booking was done smoothly at their office in CBD area. It's easy to recommend Trailfinders.
The 2-nights tour to Masai Mara was excellent. The guide Alex was great. Accommodation was good with comfortable beds and tasty food. Masai Mara is a must visit and it's best to do it with Trailfinders.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trust and individuality are the key values
We are very happy to have planned our private safari tour with morning stars. Right from the first contact, advice was provided quickly and adapted to our wishes. A detailed schedule and a detailed overview of the costs was provided before the start of the trip. We were picked up at our hotel as promised. Our tour guide Alex led us through the animal world with a great enthusiasm. In his company, we always felt safe and had a very entertaining Safari. Thank you for everything!