50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
a place where it feels evolution of the earth
As my first trip to Namibia I chose to visit Namib Naukluft National Park and Swakopmund for four days tour, organized and accompanied by a tour operator, the People's Tour & Safaris. I commend all details of the tour operator, especially our tour guide's heartful support, that made my travel safe, pleasant and unforgettable, first of all. Secondly, after having known the Namib Naukluft National Park, I have got a sense of being at present moment on the earth that has been transforming for millions years and it has felt so peace. Not only visiting the Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and Sesiriem canyon but also passing through the montane area to Swakopmund, the Atlantic Ocean coast, I could grasp how the Namibian nature has been respected and conserved. Standing on the beach in Swakopmund and looking at the Atlantic, I did imagine how courageous then the people were to search for unknown. I am very happy and lucky to get to know Namibia and would like to visit again to explore more of the vast country, next time about the Namibian people.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Now becoming like a zoo
i always love my guests to experience Chobe National Park, cause of its proximity to Victoria falls, it doesn't tire my guests at all, the tour started well with our usual boat cruise into Chobe national park the scenic view is still untouched very excellent and just as the tour commence we saw quite a huge herd of elephants taking a bath, after that we sailed into the deep of Chobe river, coming closer to the nature, we saw a huge elephant grazing on the middle of the river, lots of hippos i was doing a little census there i counted all in all to about 150 hippos we came across and elephant i counted elephants was about 580 just along the river,
had our usual lunch and we this time it was a in a 4 x 4 Game drive vehicle,
we drove quite about few minutes we were already at the parks entrance gate formalities were done and soon after that, we took a turn which was coming closer to the chobe river, saw loads and loads of impalas and of cause and some elephants, we went deep in the Chobe National park, trying to get our way on our own as i instructed the ranger cause we where about 5 cars in a raw this couldn't do well with me,
fare enough we took another turn driving in a northward direction of the Park after some quiet a drive at last it paid we saw a leopard just on the side of the road but because of the bushy area where we were we could not take any picture but we waited and after 5 minutes of waiting, we saw the cat coming out slowly and there it was in front of our vehicle and guess what we took load and loads of photos, within the next 5 minutes we saw a cloudy like dust approaching us and in few minutes there was 15 to 20 game drive vehicles around us
but all in all i loved it
it was great experience indeed
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent surprise
The overall trip was very nice and the nature its self was awesome.
We have been very lucky with our guide, Jackson, who was very flexible and very helpful.
About the trip, we liked a lot Ngorongoro crater, the camp Angata, and the hiking we did with the ranger.
Moreover the last day we have been to Arusha national park, that was very nice and where we had an incredible hiking with giraffe, buffalos and baboons.
We loved a lot the Maramboi in Tarangire, great location.
In Zanzibar, the hotel was nice, very good service and food. The location and the beach was awesome.
We have been also to the Z hotel for dinner, that was fully booked when we tried to reserve; it was nice but the beach in metwembe was far better.
Overall, I would say that we were happy about this experience, and we would suggest your organization.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Chance to see amazing animals in a natural environment.
We loved our game drives and saw so many amazing animal interactions. We got so close up to lions feeding and saw cubs, wild dogs, and a lot of other beautiful animals. We did not enjoy walking safari’s or boat rides. The people we met in Botswana were very kind and thoughtful. We were served great food and all lodgings were very nice.
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Birgitta
Ngorongoro is a piece of paradise on Earth. This is what nature must have been in the beginning!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wildlife beauty at its best
I visited Kenya in the month of April to celebrate my Son's birthday & a true animal lover. So we decided there cannot be a better way than celebrating his special day in the middle of the jungle & with the best wildlife on this planet & to our surprise it was much better than what we had expected.
It was a lifetime experience & a non forgettable one.
From the game drive, to the scenic beauty to the stay & even the food everything was exceptional.
Our biggest concern was on the food as my wife being a vegetarian we were carrying a lot of ready to cook food but the food what we got in both the resorts were so amazing that we end up not even opening a single packet of food that we were carrying with us.
Also, the hospitality was amazing and we faced no issues during our stay.
I would like to thank our tour operator "Extramile Unique Adventures" for taking care of everything from the time we landed till our departure. A special thanks to our Tour Guide "James" as his name he is a Jem of a person.
MV
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mt Kilimanjaro 7days - a trip of a lifetime
I was recommended to use Big Expedition by a friend of a friend who raved about their trip up Kili.... and to that point, I too am totally and utterly recommending them to any fellow climbers.... Professionalism, friendliness, kindness, going the extra mile were just the norm to the team at Big Expeditions.
I went with a close girl friend of mine, our guide Safi, asst guide Arnold Ramsoo, chef Edward(yes our own chef), met us the day before to explain what we would/could expect, they also checked out bags to ensure we had all the necessary equipment needed for our climb. Whatever we had missed they rented to us which was an absolute saving grace as one cannot remember everything, especially as a novice adventurer ;)
Our climb starts,, we were picked up in the morning from the guest house where we met the whole team (porters, waiter) that were going with us, the big smiles, friendliness and helpfulness made us feel very safe and excited too...
The first day was a rather long gentle climb and as we were coming up to a lunch break, we were guided up to a tent which was set up for us with our chef and waiter service - this took us by total surprise and we were really touched,, btw this happens at each meal time so every meal was just amazing...
We had hired our own toilet - VERY much recommended, worth EVERY cent ;-)
Each camping ground we reached, our tents had been pitched for us, warm water to have a small wash and a rather yummy meal awaited us... I am vegetarian in which chef Edward (an amazing man) created many different vege meals for me... one surely does not get hungry climbing this beautiful mountain.
Safi (our guide) and Ramsoo (asst guide) were perfect gentlemen, kind, friendly and incrediably motivating at each step,,, pole pole!!!!!
Unfortunately my friend had really bad altitude sickness so couldn't make it to the top but Safi stayed and took good care of her while I stepped out with Ramsoo and one of the porters (can't remember his name right now, wish I could) to reach the rooftop of Africa,,,, This was the most exhilarating experience that I have ever had in my life,,,, Ramsoo was amazing, he knew when I needed to stop and catch my breath, ensured I was hydrated at all times and they both kept me going with beautiful Swahili songs and motivating me on every step,,, the roof top of Africa - words cannot describe, you just have to do it!!!
Our climb down was a rather arduous for me as my knees were incrediably painful in which Ramsoo was incredibly kind and most helpful even when I had tears of pain, exhaustion and frustration, he kept me going with songs, chitchat and plain motivation,,,
Each day was an experience that will stay in my memory forever but our last day always brings a smile as the chef created the most special meal for us,,,, I can't tell you as that would ruin the surprise ;-))
Huge thanks to Nicholas, Angel and his group of staff at Big Expeditions,, one amazing trip!!
Special thanks go to the guys who ensured that we had the best climb ever,,, a few names (can't remember all right now) Safi, Ramsoo, Chef Edward, Richard, my porter, our waiter, Rasta and the rest of the guys,,, thank you thank you,,,, God bless...
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Manyara National Park by DBoh
The Lake Manyara Serena Lodge gives you an excellent view of the Lake Manyara area of Serengeti. The accommodations are excellent, with a pool located on a ledge overlooking this vast wildlife habitat.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Two best days ever.
Zanzibar is a beautiful island with lovely people, but what did it for me was a day at ngorongoro and one and a bit in the serengeti hands down the best two+ days I've ever had.