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7 days in Tanzania
A great trip, my wife and I enjoyed it very much. Thanks to Zuzana for the excellent organisation, the memories will stay with me until my next Safari which would definitely be to Selous and Ruaha. Ayhan.
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under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilimanjaro and 4-days safari with Safari Porini
I climbed the Kilimanjaro with Safari Porini and I also went on a 4-days safari with them. I can say: the experiences were amazing, thanks to Charles who organized everything. Me and my friend made it to the summit of the Kilimanjaro, but we couldn't do it without our fantastic guides Kush and John and the rest of the team, thanks to them all. The quality of the gear was good and they took very good care of us. We had a very good time on the mountain.
This is the same for the safari, Freddy was our guide there who showed us the big five. We had a lot of fun and everything was well fixed.
In both trips, the food was amazing (and mostly too much every time;) ).
I am very pleased about Safari Porini and I can definitely recommend them to you.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Holiday to always remember
What an amazing holiday!! I was met at the airport by Mike from Sureway, he'd picked up my brother and wife earlier and it felt like we were good friends straight away and I felt in safe and capable hands.
Mike arrived with Dixon (our wonderful driver and guide) the next morning to begin a week of adventure and wonder in 4 locations (Amboseli, Nakuru, Naivasha and Mara). I cannot say enough good things about Mike and Dixon - they worked hard for us, looking after us, nothing too much trouble and always adapting to our particular needs. We had so many laughs along the way too. And of course they did everything they could to show us the amazing creatures we'd gone in search of and we learnt so much about the flora and fauna along the way. We could totally relax as they had everything covered and organised. Great hotels all along the trip. There was a bit of a hiccup with travel plans one day, but Mike went out of his way to rectify it and he sorted it out quickly and with no fuss - top service. I would really recommend these guys for a great experience and great service - they even organised a great week on the beach for us the second week. And do go to Kenya and do a safari, I will never forget these 2 magical weeks :)
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Marvellous safari experience in Zambia
The communication with Cross Country Air Safaris was extremely simple and efficient. Juliane understood perfectly well from the beginning what we were looking for and our budget and time limitations and organized the trip accordingly. Once in Zambia, the organization was simply perfect, we did’t have a single issue during our trip there and back or our stay.
Kafunta River Lodge is exactly what we wanted. The location is incredibly magical, the lodge itself is wonderful, very confortable with many details that make it just perfect. I only have positive things to say about it. The staff is more than helpful and friendly, Leandi, Rob and Eugene make you feel at home at every moment. The safaris were incredible, with very experienced guides that made them very interesting.
The Bush River Camp is definitely THE experience!! We had the camp to ourselves and enjoyed every second of it. We felt so confortable that it was just like visiting some relatives. Klaus is a wonderful man full of interesting stories to tell around the fire. The walking safaris are an experience not to miss.
We are definitely looking forward to repeating the experience.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best Safari Ever
A last minute idea with a group of friends turned into the best safari we have ever had. We flew to Xaxanaka taking great photos over the Delta as we went, and camped about an hour away. Every day's drive was a treat. We saw lion, leopard, wild dog, all the antelopes and elephants and giraffe you could want and the most amazing birds. Our guide brought everything to life so well, it was just amazing. There is something so magical about the Okavango - around every corner there is a vista so beautiful it could have been drawn by Disney. Our camp staff cooked us up fabulous food in their underground tool box ovens, provided us bucket showers when we needed, and were just fun to be with. We saw hardly anyone else on our trip and felt completely privileged to be there. Absolutely can't wait to go back.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Tour
Service and facilities of the Hotel and Lodges were very good. Our driver guide Mr Enoch was professional and the vehicle was clean. Food at the restaurant was also good. Our trip was well organized, we saw even leopard chilling on a tree with his prey. I would recommend booking your Kenya safari experience with Boundless Africa Journeys.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
You will need the guidance for this trip and this company it's the best.
I went on a family vacation to South Africa and hiring this company was the best decision we made. They met all our expectations and went above and beyond! they were extremely friendly, organized and knowledgeable. This has been by far the best experience in my life!!!
I would definitely recommend this company to anybody that is looking for an unforgettable experience in South Africa with THE BEST PEOPLE!!
35-50 years of age
If I died after this it would be with a smile on my face !
So I wrote a wish list , called Cuan at Ubuntu and he turned the list into an itinerary and then some !
I was smart enough to listen to his suggestions and keep an open mind.
Never heard of Tanzania , didn’t know where it was - now I’m going back within 12 months of the best experience of my life to do it again.
I travelled for a month on my own , a couple of tours , some time on my own - never felt unsafe.
"Dad" greeting me at the airport upon landing made me feel like I was not alone - thank you Mr McLaren.
I embraced each and every country , throwing myself into the additional opportunities and most importantly just stopping to take it all in whilst filling my lungs with air so sweet I thought I was dreaming.
99% of the accommodation was more than expected ,one was a little run down but the views more than compensated for an old "tacky" room.
In short , I saw what I wanted and more than I thought I ever could. The beautiful people and cultures , the long and sometimes painful history’s and then there is the landscape and those animals - heaven .
Highlights
• Meeting the Maasai people in Tanzania , the gathering of the great migration in the Serengeti ( millions of Zebra and Wilder beasts )
• Standing at the top of the Ngorongoro Crater – A crater on top of the world filled with animals. Put this in your list.
• Victoria Falls , walking with Lions , seeing the Maasai Giraffes for the first time – yes they do exists
• Elephant Sanctuary in Hazyveiw along the Sabie River ( Panorama Route)
• Trying to remember all the names of the various animals !
• Seeing the top five and more – African Wild dogs , Black Rhino as well.
• The various tribes allowing us a glimpse of life , dance , music , food and culture. The beautiful kids.
My tip , in whatever country you are blessed to visit , learn to say hello and thank you in the native language.
Not only is it fun , but your hosts will love you for it.
Write that list , send it to Cuan and let him make those suggestions - you will not be sorry.
Ubuntu - the word has strong meanings in Africa - You’ll find out !
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Zambezi Sunset River Cruise
I booked my cruise a few months in advance just to be sure. As advised I was picked up by bus from my hotel at the advised time and taken to the ferry. The boat was not crowded and offered great viewing from all sides. Nice snack food and cocktails were served. I never imagined I would be cruising up the Zambezi River just above the Victoria Falls drinking a cool Gin & Tonic. The highlight was seeing a huge Lone Bull Elephant on one of the large islands. The crew was great - but special mention must be made of a young local man in traditional dress - his name was Innocent - he gave a wonderful commentary during the cruise.
Thankyou Innocent.
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an amazing wildlife experience
South Luangwa National Park
We had our trip to South Luangwa National Park on April 2015.
The journey has been organized by me and some friends of mine, very fond of African Safaris, using a local agency, Jackalberry Safaris, led by a south african guide, Mr Gavin Opie, a deep expert of the area.
We flew with Ehiopian Airlines from Italy to Malawi, and then drove to Zambia.
We staid in a small cottages in a camp, in the nearby of the Park entrance.
We decided to have the trip on April because we wanted to visit the Park at the end of the rainy and green season, in order to see Nature in its all magnificence. Sure we took some rain (and with open cars could be a problem ) but I must admit that it has been worth. Furthermore we could watch lots of birds, particularly present in the Park in this period.
The Park is very different form the classical African savannah of Kenya and Tanzania. Open areas are limited, and bush and woods are predominant… it is not so easy to spot animals, first of all predators, but when it happens ..the images that you catch are wonderful.
One of the targets of the safari were wild dogs.. but unfortunately we didn’t succed in spotting them…we saw the paws … we looked for them a lot..but nothing.
We did some night safaris, an interesting experience. During one of those safaris we had the privilege to watch an amazing hunting scene: eight lionesses captured and devoured in few minutes an imapala right in front of us. Unforgettable moments.
Because of the dense vegetation (and so the difficulty in spotting quickly predators) and because of the mud, we could not have walking safaris, another particularity of this Park….a good excuse to come back soon….
At the end I must say the a Safari in the South Luangwa National Park is a really amazing wildlife experience (few people, few cars… only Nature) even if for photography maybe less interesting than a trip to open areas like Kenya or Tanzania.