65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience and enjoyable
The guides were knowledgeable and explained a lot about the animals and took the time to point out so much that I was not aware of. The Rodaville was clean and well kept however the meas though great on the bushbrei were were plain and steaks (ostrich) were tough. Suggest better cooking or steak knives. Over all great value and experience
The safari was well prepared and catered with professionalism from start to finish.
Everything was perfect...the driver/ guide entertained us all the way with random facts and knowledge about animals and nature in general! It was truely amazing, and we will surely be back!
FI
Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Decent return for the price
Communicating with the operator was fairly easy while planning the tour. Overall quality and promptness of service from the operator was good. The actual tour corresponded with the plan. National parks were interesting places and absolutely worth seeing. Distances between parks, especially in Kenya, were long so that meant long hours of traveling. The quality of cars used in safari left quite a lot to desire, especially in Tanzania. For the most part the accommodation was satisfactory for a budget tour. Although in some places (Amboseli, Arusha) cleanliness of accommodation and service attitude of the staff were substandard.
Drivers/guides and chefs were top blokes and definitely worth a praise.
US
Everything turned out perfect
Thank you for all your help everything turned out perfect. Ebrahim was super I'd highly recommend him to anyone traveling in Cape Town. Ismail was also excellent . We met Robert More at The More Quarters one morning he was extremely nice thought he might be at Lion Sands when we were there but left us a special message because he left the day we arrived and a book signed by him his greatgrandfather wrote.The staff at More Quarters were so friendly we loved our room and the hotel itself. Mont Rochelle is probably the most beautiful place we have ever been.Loved Franschook, The vineyards and wineries were magnificent. Could have spent more time there. The Lion Sands River Lodge was absolutely beautiful the staff was great and we had the best ranger in Neil and tracker Albert. Made friends with two couples we did our safaris with. Trip of a lifetime all we can do is pray we can go back some day. If we know anyone who is interested we will definetly refer you. Thank you again.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
fantastic
I recommend these company to any one planning to tour. you guys made my labor day unforgettable. what an amazing experience. i have been to parks several times with my fiance but your package of group tours rekindled my local tourism spirits. the extra surprise activities that enhanced our team buildings just won my heart. importantly, the real-time communications you guys have made the whole planning process easy. my questions were responded to quickly ( thanks to your customer care). we have such activities every other year and i will pick on you guys any other time, love the energetic young personnel.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An enjoyable child friendly experience
I was very skeptical about sleeping in a "tent" to my surprise, it was very luxurious kitted with all the modern amenities. The outdoor showers were awesome! The food was also prepared to the highest standard, though I wish they also could serve "venison" .
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
all good
All good until i've booked then not that great, it was hard to talk with the operator when i had some question or whanted to make some changes.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Nice african trip
We were happy with the different communications with Kapalongo Expeditions.
Very good service for guide and driver, good choice of lodges, very clean, food was good.
But 4 days was to short to go until the lodge in the north of Serengeti
Nice safari, we see lots of animals,
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A very exciting experience with the mountain gorillas
I really enjoyed the tour through these two magnificent countries (Uganda & Rwanda) and in line with my personal expectation. Service was very good and the safari was very satisfying although I have not been lucky enough to see lions climb trees. It will be for another time ...
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolute Holiday Safaris do know their territory, and their birds and animals.
It was a pleasure to do the safari with Asolute Holiday Safaris.
The booking of the hotels took some back and forth-ing and while responses were very prompt it did require constant input from us. We were fortunate to know friends who had been on a safari before and could guide us.
The vehicle was slight disappointing. We expected much better for the price considering the fact that we had booked the high end luxury tour. The guide was loud but good natured, and once we understood each other the holiday was good.
The biggest negative however, was being told how much to tip (which was exorbitant, by every standard), and not on the basis of the overall experience. We gave what we felt was very fair, even generous, but the guide's annoyance at this was not at all pleasant. Sadly it was not a happy end to a good safari.