HR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome nature, hearthfull people
We visited Mikumi and Selous, and I am so glad that we saw two different parks. Although we came in low season: we had terrific weather, warm, sunny with few short showers. Our guide Julius was such an elegant soul, and we completly surrender to his well planned guidance. We drive with animals just by our car: elefants, imaplas, monkeys, giraffes...and we even wittnesed rare scene: loness feeding her cubes with wild pig! Awesome!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Many thanks to Fantastic Safari
“Our sincere thanks and congratulations to Fantastic Safaris. Our 7 days private safari in Tanzania was fantastic in each and every aspect. The hotels were excellent. The driver was fantastic and pleasant, well informed and friendly.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing bucket list experience
I had a unique opportunity to travel solo for the first time in many years, and decided to use it on a bucket list trip. I had always wanted to do a safari. I found Viva Safaris online and was impressed from the get go by their responsiveness and flexibility. The on the ground experience also impressed. I was advised that Jo'burg was a 'fly over' city. I spent a single night at an airport hotel upon arrival, and was picked up the safari operator the next morning. The overland trip to the Kruger area took several hours but was a chance to see the countryside and meet my fellow travelers. By the time I arrived at the lodge, I had new friends and felt a real sense of community. I did the 6-day safari - which was (honestly) a tiny bit too long. I saw every kind of wildlife, the guides were fantastic, and the staff at the lodge went above and beyond to accommodate my restricted diet (vegetarian, celiac). I would highly recommend Viva Safaris and would also suggest beginning your South African adventure on safari as it's a really great way to meet people. Indeed, when I went on to Cape Town and wine country I was able to reconnect with people I had met on safari. My highlights were the safari, hiking in Cape Town (and the food!!!), and an epic mountain biking experience in wine country.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing place
Ngorongoro park is one of the most amazing places in the world. You can see s lot of animald in a while. Sight inside the crater are beautiful. Wet weather compores to the rest of the country. You feel there in the middle of wildlife.
CH
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thanks to Wonderland Tours
Before I left, friends and family told me this could be the trip of a lifetime. Thanks to Wonderland Tours, it was. Their excellence was apparent from the start, with swift answers to all our questions. The vehicle was better than any others we saw. Our guide was knowledgeable and as interested in what we were seeing as we were, even taking his own photos. Perhaps most importantly, they included unique, non-commercialized cultural experiences: a morning hunt with the bushmen, and a day with a Maasai family still living in the old ways.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unspoilt, rough untarred roads, friendly people
Bateti Tented Safari Lodge was beautiful but swimming pool was not available as was being renovated, and would have been useful in this hot month. Extremely good staff and good service.
My most memorable experience
We had a fantastic five days safari, where we were fortunate to see the Big Five / Magnificent Seven plus the small five. Our guides also gave us a cultural experience by the trails throughout the park & we visited the museum at Skukuza which was very interesting & we could appreciate how the park had developed.The guides we had were extremely knowledgable, not only on the Big Five but the birds & flora, they were passionate about Kruger and made us feel most welcome. We were fortunate to stay in three different camps and had our own chef & guide through tout the time. All had very good accommodation with good amenities. We really can't wait to visit again & explore other areas of Kruger.
PT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
unique and enchanting experience
Our experience with Smile with us was fantastic and wonderful. Our guide was magnificent and led us to a unique and enchanting experience. We saw lots of animals: leopard, lion, giraffes, elephants, wildebeest etc... we had the opportunity to attend a lion hunt. We went as a family with our children and they loved this trip. I recommend.
It's Not One Of The Most Renowned National Parks for Nothing!
Don't miss it! I spent 5 days on Safari in the Serengeti National Park and it was one of the most memorable trips of my life. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly and always where the action was! Lions and Cheetahs feasting on their prey was def a highlight.
One thing I was nervous about going into the trip - FOOD. Wow, was I wrong! We had amazing meals every night at each campsite. That being said I'm a peeker and I saw everyone else's food too and they were doing alright themselves. I was more than surprised. So go eat up, then hit Kili!!!
Review about Serengeti National Park by Amy Haselow
Serengeti was different than I expected, but you will see the most cats here. It's definitely a place to see in your life.