50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Sabi Sand Game Reserve by Kitty & Tony Jackson
The great private lodges and the big five are all here. Savanna Lodge was where we stayed and loved.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing safari experience
We booked 5 days safari with "It Started in Africa" at the end of December 2014. I was a bit hesitant at first, because I doubted whether the company even existed. But emails from Joao was rest assuring, and we had an exceptional safari experience we will never forget. We had 1 night in Lake Manyara, 1 night in Ngorongoro, and 2 nights in Serengeti. Our driver, Isaac, was really good in spotting the animals from miles away, before getting us closer, he knows a lot and explained to us the behaviors of the animals, the culture of the Masai Mara people and much more.
We saw all the big five, the migration, and more than what we anticipated. It Started in Africa and its staff are professionals and great company.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Pilanesberg Game Reserve by Kitty & Tony Jackson
Again, so much to see and all the big fives are there.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
100% recommended trip. Kenya is an amazing destination for wildlife sightseeing. Our experience with the tour operator was very nice, especially thanks to the guide, Kikitu
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa.
The Kruger National Park is a wildlife sanctuary to an amazing number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. We have had the privilege to seeing all the big five (Lion, Elephant, Rhinoceros, Buffalo and Leopard) in matter of 1.5 hours during many safaris in the Sabi Sands Private Reserves. We also find this area of Kruger National very handy because of its close proximity to the big cities of Johannesburg, the Sun City Resort and the beautiful city of Capetown.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible trip
What an amazing trip. From the schedule, to the quality of the guides, to the wonderful hospitality, it was an amazing trip. I can't thank Ilana Mahoney enough, she did an amazing job of putting a great trip together for us!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The hundreds of thousands of Wildebeast keep the cat population well fed!
We saw 4 out of the Big five. The scenery was enjoyable. The weather was pleasant. The accommodations were much nicer than my own home. The menu alone had me salivating long before our meals arrived. Transportation was a standard Landrover set up. Our guide had learned from his father so, there were very few stones left unturned. Many, many Lions feasting on Wildebeast!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent adventure
Everything from planning, booking, safaris accomodations, service was perfect. Exceeded all expectations.
We loved Kenya and Zanzibar. We were well taken care of from pickup to drop off. All hotels lodges and tented camps were lovely. Food was great and VERY plentiful. Great experience. And the animals, saw them All. Not high season for safaris but weather was perfect and saw more animals than I ever expected. African guides were excellent and knowledgeable.
The Big Five in Abundance and so much more!
From the moment we drove into Kruger National Park with WildWings Safari, we encountered wildlife. As we crossed the bridge in the entrance, there was a herd of elephants in the dry riverbed below. We turned around the first bend and came upon a herd of impala. We all oohed and aaahed and Simon, our guide, patiently paused while we took some photographs. After that, he told us it would be the last time we stopped for impala because they are such a common sight, we won't need to. Simon was right about that! Next, we came upon a leopard in a tree who was actually eating another leopard. Simon informed us he'd never seen that before, though he'd heard that it happens upon occasion when territory becomes an issue. Over the course of the next five days, we saw rhinos, lions, cape buffalo, kudu, zebra, giraffe, mongoose, hyena, hippos, crocs, monkeys and baboons. The only animals we wished we'd seen that we didn't were cheetahs and pangolin. It was spectacular to see everything in its natural habitat, and though we certainly saw other vehicles, there was not a sense of crowds. We stayed at Kruger in Skukuza Rest Camp right in the park. Down the way, we walked to listen to the hippos every evening and enjoyed camp meals each morning and night. One of the most memorable parts of the trip was greeting the fuchsia sun each morning with the giraffes and seeing it set tangerine against the acacia trees at dusk. Because we were in Kruger in July, it was cool and dry. The animals were fairly easy to find, but of course, there probably weren't as many as the wet season. Over all, it was a spectacular trip and I'd go back in a heartbeat.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Kasane tour was an awesome adventurous tour.
The tour totally exceeded my expectations and was full of surprises, big and small. Thank you Thys and your team. I am already saving for the nest tour.