FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect. Could not ask for more
Having never been outside Europe, traveling to Africa was always a bit nervous in the beginning. Somehow, after starting speaking with Joao and Luis Gama from It Started in Africa by phone and email, we became more at ease. They were incredibly informative, trustworthy, always there for us and had a very transparent company and price structure. They were the reason for us having the best vacations in our lives. We had everything we could hope for and more. From wildlife to adventure to paradisiac beaches and fantastic people, from the guide to the cook and office staff. I will come back guys
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautifull and well organised and prepared trip to Malawi and South Luangwa by Matoke Tours
Me and my wife did go to Malawi and South Luangwa (Zambia) last September. We first did some research for South Tanzania, but finally Matoke offerd us a trip to Malawi and Zambia with private driver. The trip was well organised and good built form low habitated Animal Parcs to highly habitated Parc South Luangwa. The Parcs in Malawi arent filled with much Tourists but that is what we like. The accomodations were very luxury and good. We did 3 walking safaris and also a lot of Sundowners and night drives. Mkulumadgzi Lodge was very luxury and in drives we saw for example Few Lions (only five in the Parc), Elephants, Monkeys, Hippos but also Black Mamba and Scropion. In Mvuu (Liwonde NP) we did Rhino Track and gfinally we saw the Rhino in front of on about 2 metres. We also saw here Sables, which were very nice, and a Skunk at the night drive. AT Mount Mulanje we made a short trip with guide, but becaues of injury it was just enough and we decided not to made a great walk. But view was very nice. In between we stayed 2 times 1 night in Blantyre in a nice lodge. Ar the end we stayed a few nights at Lake Malawi at Norman Carrs. It was just like we were at the beach. Also calmly but nice and relaxing time and local people did there daily stuff like fishing, washing the clothes and thereselves in the Lake. Then we did go to Zambia by very small plane (only 3 persons included the 2 of us) and the pilot. SUitcases were at the bench behind of us. SO we could made very nice and good films and pictures from the plane during the short (about 1 hour) flight to Mfuu int. Airport. In Zambia at South Luangwa we had a nice Bushcamp were the Elephant walked at the evening almost at our table while we has diner. Also the drives here were very good and there was lot to see: Leopards, Lions, Buffalo, Zebra, Giraffe, Crocodile, Monkeys, Elephants Bushbocks and a lot of other deers. Also we saw Hyena, Owls at night drives, Cameleon some special birds were there a lot during this whole trip. At the Camp there were a lot of Mangoes as well and the animals did walk very nearby. And we did saw Lions eating a Buffalo and at other place eating a killed Elephant younger one. We also swa in the dark a fight between 2 Lions and a Crocodile fihting in the neighbourhood of the killed Buffalo.
So after all we were very satisfied, and has has a relaxing, luxureous, varioused and animalfull trip. Only thing missing was a live kill by a Leopard of Lion. Although we did saw a preparation for a kill by a Leopard as well as a misjudged kill of Leopard.
Also during the preparation and when we did arived back in Holland the contact with Matoke was very good and nice. This was also so when we did book a journey (1 week private and 3 weeks in a group) to Uganda 4 years ago. Even when this trip was very superb, the trip to Uganda still keep our best trip ever. So hopefully within a few yera we will book another trip to Africa again at Matoke.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I want to go back NOOW!
Great guides, always fun to talk with. Exciting game drives with beautifull animals and a good african massage. Cheetah Safaris gave me experiences I will never forget.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Jacob is the Best
Jacob was an amazingly knowledgeable, thoughtful, and personable guide. He was patient and persistent in pursuing the memorable moments of an experience like this - I didn't feel rushed. He brought along great provisions, binoculars, and, on the last day, before heading out, he took me to the bank. The ATM "ate" my card, leaving me with no money. He loaned me money to get home (which I returned to him via wire, of course) - amazing experience. Decent person through and through.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime
My husband and I had a wonderful 3 day Safari with Terminal Tours Kenya. The customer service during the planning stages was excellent. They took time to customize the perfect trip for us at a reasonable price. Our guide, Chris, was very knowledgeable and showed us a wonderful time in Masai mara. Every day we saw something that amazed us! The vehicle was comfortable. The accommodations every night were wonderful. We particularly loved the park, food and camps. We will cherish these memories forever! Thanks to the Terminal Tours team!
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DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safe, Low cost, very flexible and wonderful staff!
We had 10 days and George and the team organized a tour for us.
1day other people joined in the car but most of the time we were on our own.
Our driver for the 6 days in the parks was Oswaldo, who speaks perfect English and was very professional.
Food was great, always slept in a confortable bed and we always had hot showers except in the serengeti.
If I could I would do it again, maybe paying a bit more for lodges and no tented lodges.
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