20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A once in a lifetime experience.
We went to the Ngorongoro Crater in our own vehicle (on a self-drive safari) and it was a great experience. The roads are well kept, and the camping was excellent. We saw great sightings like a white rhino, lions in the forest and more antelope, zebra & gnu herds than you can shake a stick at. It's also wonderful seeing the Maasai with their herds in and around the crater, where they live.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Tanzania by Marc Whitlock
I don't know if my visit was an exceptional one (I saw everything I hoped to and lots more) BUT I suspect you are almost guaranteed to see the bigger animals....and at close range! I would recommend a trip to Tanzania to anyone. Wonderful people and landscape!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Tanzania by Diana Moss
The wildlife viewing in the Tanzanian National Parks is unparalleled.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Maasai Mara. Kenya's Jewel
The fauna in the Mara is diverse and the natural beauty of the reserve is unquestionable. Home of the rich Maasai Culture, a place where humans and wildlife co-exist in awesome harmony
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Tour Company!
If you are shopping around for a good tour company, look no further. You will find Stephen and his team at Cul Tours to be knowledgeable, professional, and completely trustworthy. Throughout our experience the owner, Stephen, was very efficient with email communications, understanding of our need to keep the budget low but still have an enjoyable experience, and extremely patient with all our questions - even when I asked for proof of his physical office before I sent the deposit!
My niece and I were met at the airport by Stephen (and had our first concern erased of whether the person you've been communicating with online will actually materialize when you arrive!), and introduced to Milton, who was our guide for our 3-night trip to Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth parks. Milton was great: extremely punctual, very knowledgeable about many subjects - wildlife and otherwise - and a lot of fun! He was well-connected with many other guides in and around the parks and they were constantly sharing information about which big animals were where. One evening we were just about to head back to the lodge (Bush Lodge - great place, amazing food!) and Milton stopped to chat with another guide and learned about a lion sighting in the park. So we turned around, went racing back into the park (despite the fact it was about to close) and saw not just one lion but an adult male and female and 6 young ones! We talked to many others back at the lodge who hadn't seen the lions and we may have missed them as well had Milton not taken that extra initiative.
On our final day we had a quest to see some elephants (we happened to have a couple of cool, wet days in QE park so they weren't easy to spot) and again Milton went the extra mile, checking the usual elephant hangouts, asking around the guide network to get some tips. We had a couple of false alarms but just as it was getting late he stopped the truck and pointed through a little clearing in the trees where the elephants were enjoying themselves by the water. Mission accomplished!
Our experience was first-rate from beginning to end. Stephen runs a very professional operation and I can recommend them without hesitation!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfectly organised and highly individual and enjoyable safari tour that exceeded our dreams
We booked a private 14 day Safari and were amazed by the professional, 100% reliable and smart planning, the warm hospitality and the knowledgability of our driver-guide. The itinerary perfectly mixing basic and luxurious accommodation, long journeys and own physical activity, ensured intensive impressions and learning as well as relaxation and well-being. Our wishes and needs were always taken up, the atmosphere was familial, trustful and highly positive. Discussions during meals and journeys provided valuable insight into the Tansanian history and culture as well as an exchangee on more global topics. We will not forget these holidays!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant 4 day Kruger Safari with Wild Wings
We have just returned from South Africa after what can only be described as a holiday of a lifetime. From the very beginning Clare was an absolute star - helping me decide on what I was really looking for and organising everything for me. She was extremely patient/quick to respond to my endless questions and 50 plus emails.... A massive thanks also goes to Simon who was our excellent guide/chef/host for the first four days of our Safari journey. Simon was an experienced and knowledgeable guide who made every safari exciting and memorable. The game drives exceeded all our expectations - we can't count the number of times we saw the Big 5 and the game drives were just out of this world. Simon is also a great cook - and his enormous brunches deserve a special mention! The rest of our holiday at Hippo Hollow and Idube Private Game Reserve went like a dream and was superb. Thanks again Clare at Wild Wings for organising everything for us. Wild Wings exceeded our expectations - just book it!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One on the best trips-Excellent personnel, lodging and sight seeing.
Excellent staff and guide. Our guide was a safe driver, very knowledgable and able to locate a variety of animals. He was on time and took great care of us!! The tour was amazing. It exceeded all expectations. Lodging was comfortable, clean and situated in beautiful settings. Staff at all sites were helpful and accommodating. The food was far too good with a variety of traditional, Indian and Asian offerings. The best part was the ability to see four different parks and a vast variety of animals and birds. Our guide was able to locate for us the animals we really wanted to see. This trip was amazing! The only inconveniences were the amount of time we had to travel by truck from park to park but it allowed us to see a variety of landscapes, cultural groups and living environments. The only other minor problem was that the wifi connection were weak at some sites. I would love to visit Kenya again!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
highly helpful and caring
I consulted Kay Adventures (Moureen) to plan a 2-week trip for me and my parents. Ultimately I did not use them for circumstantial reasons, but I would have been happy to. Moureen was resourceful, providing quick and detailed answers to all my questions. She was also very accommodating and reliable, and I felt that I was in the good hands of someone who cared about our expectations and experience. I would not hesitate to contact them again and hope to actually take a trip with them next time. Many thanks!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful vacation experience
We had the best experience and the majority of it was all due to John Balletto. He is an expert guide and will make sure your trip is an amazing experience. I wouldn't book with anyone else, Balletto is the best and the only safari tour I would book with. We had delicious food, great tenting, local culture and experience.