NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great journey due to information and support of African travel
Exploring wonderful Nambia and Botswana was on my Bucket list for a long time. The dream became true! A lot of game drives, but also walks and boot trips. We have seen a lot of animals in their natural habitat. Besides that there was also room to enjoy nature and people.
Sometimes long driving time, but it was worth it.
Great accomodations and lovely food.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kerry Ririe is outstanding in every way
This is our 6th trip to SA and all thanks to Kerry Ririe at Pembury Tours : to say Kerry is exceptional, is the understatement of the year.
We have raved so much about out trips that family chose to join us this time and they too returned home ecstatic. At work people are always eager to hear of our adventures.
Kerry quickly forms an idea of the style of holiday experience you may wish to consider and gives many options and helpful suggestions, with various budgetary options. Kerry's first hand knowledge of SA, having lived in so many places and her incredible people skills ,make organising a trip a fun filled experience, which you can not wait to commence.
From extra tyre insurance in Namibia (which we were so grateful for) to the amazing travel itinerary with directions and selecting the type of accommodation that best suits your needs. The meet and greet at the airport is a lovely touch after a long flight, with guidance to the seamless car hire and the handover of the beautifully presented itinerary, in a locally made printed cotton satchel.
In Kruger, we stayed in the most amazing camps and on this trip, we stayed at Arathusa Safari Lodge as Kerry knew we were keen to see
leopards and it is renowned for it's leopard sightings. We were not disappointed .
The internal flights were a breeze with excellent transfers to and from our various accommodations, something we would have struggled to arrange and all of our accommodation exceeded our expectations .
Our vacations with Kerry's assistance are always unique and as a result our trips become amazing adventures with life enhancing experiences. Sitting on the edge of the Victoria Falls at Devil's pool in Zambia, a morning helicopter trip over the Falls, off road Safari Trips in Sabi Sands, experiencing a 3 month old southern right whale calf exploring our small boat, photographing southern double collared sunbirds in Kirstenbosh and enjoying cocktails at the rooftop bar at the Silo in Cape Town.
Food in SA is amazing and everywhere Kerry suggested was spot on.
Having corresponded with Kerry for over 8 years we were so lucky to meet her in person on this trip and she's even more wonderful in real life - I didn't think that could be possible. Her enthusiasm and love of what she does is captivating and Kerry is now busy helping us with a trip to Botswana/ Kruger/ Zimbabwe for 2026. The suggested itinerary is already flowing.
There is a trip for every budget and Kerry will assist you with ease in finding what best meets your needs and desires.
We have met many people who have travelled to SA and had a lovely holidays but, if you want an amazing, personalised, true Southern Africa experience, then look no further and email Kerry.
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Way beyond profesional company. Nothing but excellent adventure
We travelled to Uganda mainly to see fauna of Africa. Zootopia went way beyond our expectations. Thank You for showing us Africa from most beautiful side. All things like punctuality, accomodation, meals etc were perfectly organized and went seamlessly.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly and cool guide, everything was well arranged
Saw a lot of cool animals, lions, elephants, hippos, lost of birds, bucks and cobbs. Definitely worth the money.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding Safari Experience
I had been dreaming of an African safari for years, so when the opportunity arose, I had to jump on it. I have to say our guides, Chris and Goodwill, gave me the experience of a lifetime! They were extremely knowledgeable about all of the animals we came across, spouting out random facts throughout the game drives. We saw an abundance of animals throughout the 8 day safari. I still can't believe how Chris managed to spot our first leopard. These guys really do have hawk eyes!
Mealtimes were wonderful, taking into account our meal preferences and providing us with very well prepared dishes. The wine in the evenings was much appreciated. And I think I can speak for everyone in my group that the comradery provided during our meals was wonderful!
I highly recommend Wild Planet Safari for your Kruger National Park adventures.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
PROFESSIONAL
I have been working in Tanzania for 10 years, and sometimes it is a challenge to find local service providers in the tourism industry who are reliable when executing a specific itinerary organized for demanding travelers. Hassan and his team are that provider. In this company, I have only found reliability and enthusiasm for doing a job well.
In addition to punctuality in managing each service, their excellent attention to both the administrative process and the execution of their tours and excursions reflects a high sense of responsibility for their work and for the satisfaction of their clients. But it doesn't stop there: the attention to detail that this team puts into their work is what makes them stand out above other tourism companies in Zanzibar.
Every excursion, every transfer, and every guided tour on the island is carried out with professionalism. Nothing is left to chance; on the contrary, they know how to advise and improve every experience. If you want to explore the Island of Zanzibar in depth with the confidence that you’ve made the most of your time and money, HOLIDAY VACATIONS & SAFARIS has the key to ensure you return home eager to come back and enjoy this paradise again.
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
William our Guide and Driver gave us an exceptional Safari in Mid Tanzania
From October 20th to 26th, we traveled through Tanzania with the primary goal of enjoying game viewing in Ruaha National Park, Mikumi National Park, and Nyerere National Park. William was our guide, driver, and personal assistant throughout the trip, available to us 24/7.
First and foremost, William is an exceptional wildlife spotter with extensive knowledge of animal behavior. Thanks to him, we were able to see a wide variety of animals and birds. Additionally, he proved to be a skilled and safe driver who was not only attentive to road safety but also highly knowledgeable about the workings of the Toyota Land Cruiser, quickly detecting and resolving any mechanical issues.
Beyond his duties in the parks, William enriched our experience by showing us some wonderful local spots to eat and buy fresh fruit. At all times, we felt safe both inside and outside the vehicle. His professionalism, expertise, and care turned our safari into an unforgettable experience.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Cultural Safari with Adventure Makers Tanzania
My adult son and I are just back from an amazing week with Adventure Makers Tanzania guided by the wonderful and knowledgeable owner Stephen. This was my second trip to Tanzania - the first trip being a luxury wildlife safari. For this trip, my son and I sought something much more distinct and special, with a locally owned company that could give us a customized, flexible, and intimate visit to Tanzania with knowledgeable local insight. We wanted to experience in depth the cultures of Tanzania - and not limit ourselves to the amazing wildlife - which we saw in great abundance! We could not have done better than spend a week with the very personable Stephen - a kind, warm, humorous, knowledgeable, flexible guide - deeply local but with perfect English and a very keen knowledge of Tanzania, its wonderful peoples and cultures, as well as all manner of wildlife - plants, birds, wild game. We spent amazing days with the Maasai, Datoga, Hadzabe and other tribespeople - days that were truly experiences of a lifetime. We also visited local villages showing us an insight into local Tanzanian life with its great diversity of cultures, foods, beers and peoples. This was definitely not a "Disney" tour - but an honest visit with truly authentic local people and lives. For each experience Stephen paired us with a specialized guide who spoke the local tribal languages of these very traditional cultures which enabled us to see unvarnished life as it happens. Special appreciation to Andrew who showed us in-depth daily life in the village of Mto Wa Mbu and to Faustin - a Datoga tribesman who was our lifeline to both the Datoga and Hadzabe peoples. We danced with the beautiful Maasai, tried our skills with handmade bows and arrows with the resourceful Hadzabe people on their daily hunt, and experienced the Datoga who skillfully turned crude charcoal into blazingly hot fires using goat skin bellows to melt, forge and hammer metals into fine arrow tips and jewelry. What amazement to experience the resourceful Hadzabe create fire in remarkable speed from skillfully twirling dry wood, as well as experience them living a hunter-gatherer life as they have for at least the last 10,000 years. Trying to track with them through the very wild bush including towering ancient Baobob trees will never be forgotten. Every step put our daily lives in very real perspective, and gave us an appreciation of the talent and abilities of these people to maintain their traditional ways in the face of overwhelming change all around.
In addition to the cultural aspect, Stephen treated us to a memorable day in the amazing Ngorongoro Crater. In our one day there we saw a staggering array of all the wildlife that Tanzania is famous for. Our day in Ngorongoro with Stephen was filled with steady wildlife viewing across the caldera floor. We spotted several wildebeest herds moving through the grasslands, and a couple of warthogs trotting along with their characteristic bouncy gait. Near the hippo pool, where we stopped for our packed lunch, we watched the resident hippos surface occasionally with loud snorts. The day's highlight was finding a black rhino - though quite far off, it was still clear enough to observe. A pride of lions rested in the grass, sleeping, and we came across a small group of hyenas moving purposefully across the plain. The Cape buffalo were perhaps the most numerous of the large animals we encountered, scattered in groups across the crater floor, among many different species of antelope - large and small. It was quite a day.
Many thanks to Stephen who was knowledgeable, ever-resourceful and happily willing to be flexible at each turn to give us the wonderful experience we enjoyed. If you want an authentic experience with an outstanding local company - we highly recommend Adventure Makers Tanzania and Stephen. Communication was outstanding and prompt starting in January when we started planning all the way through the safari in October - not sure when Stephen sleeps!! You will enjoy the experience of a lifetime.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari company
My husband and i have had a great experience with the tour from communication with company staff to tour crew
Our guide Mr Gabriel was knowledgeable and we had alot of fun in the park with the animals
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience. Definitely recommended for everyone.
Hello I found Great Image Expedition on the internet so I want to share a great Safari experience my family and I had with Raymond and his team.
We traveled to Tarangire National Park for 1 night and 2 days with GIE's team. It was awesome experience. Everything was smooth from picking us up from our residence, touring with our amazing tour guy Mushy to bringing us home the next day.
Ps. We are the only 3 families that were staying in the Oliver's Camp and I strongly encourage people to sleep there bc the food was amazing, the staff were nice and the camp is luxury and beautiful. Also, you get to do your game drive early (6am) before anyone else which was beautiful to see all the animals as they are out for eating but rest in the afternoon
