US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A great trip was made fantastic with Sameco Tours
Our first trip to Kenya was stupendous, partly because of our travel agent, partly because of our van mates but mostly because of our driver from Sameco Tours. Knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, and just as excited to start every day as we were, Daniel made a great trip into something unbelievable. You have to trust your tour company when you are in a foreign country and there was no doubt from the start that we were in good hands. Thank you Anderson, Daniel and Fred.
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amaizing wildlife
Very good organisation and unforgettable experience. We were attached to Greg Adventures group.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a wonderful trip - 这是一次奇妙的旅行
A great trip, the original nature, the magical Kenya, the spectacular savanna, the elven wildlife, everyone should go to Kenya once in their lifetime!
非常棒的一次旅行，原生态的大自然，神奇的肯尼亚，壮观的大草原，精灵般的野生动物，每个人有生之年都应该去一次肯尼亚！
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The African bush and wildlife like nature intended.
We spent three nights within the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Our first taste of the real African bush. It was, without doubt, the highlight of our 2 week South African holiday. We opted for the drive from Nelspruit Airport to the lodge we were staying at. This was a great opportunity to see a bit more of the real South Africa. Our main purpose of the trip was to experience Africa's wildlife in their natural habitat. Well Sabi Sand Game Reserve didn't disappoint. During our stay we saw the Big 5 numerous times as well many other animals, including the elusive wild dog. My personal favourite - the elephant: from individuals to babies to breeding herds these were in abundance. The early morning wake up calls were never a problem as we were already up and ready to see what the day had in store for us - never knowing what you might encounter on a game drive. Our guide and tracker at the lodge were fantastic - extremely knowledgeable and you can tell they love what they do. Our lodge's facilities were beautiful and comfortable, and the food plentiful. Not a day goes by when I don't think about our time in the African bush.. always dreaming of the day we return.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing
We spent one day and night at each of the two reserves.
Inverdoorn game reserve, very rustic type accommodation. Smaller resort but this had many good benefits. Not too many guests and smaller numbers on the vehicles for game drives. Very knowledgeable game ranger named charlie. great game drives with him Great food but went cold very quickly as the serving dishes did not have lids on them. Great morning coffee and rusks pre 6.30am game drive. Really nice afternoon tea just before 4,30pm game drive.
Aquila game reserve- much more up market accommodation a lot more fancy. Downside such large numbers of people staying overnight and day visitors very busy around the resort and pool areas. Much bigger game drive vehicles which meant more people per truck. Does not have the little extras like the afternoon tea before 4.30 game drive. Coffee available at 6.30 and was said rusks available but so many people they were gone before we got there. Food in buffet style restaurant was very good but also not kept very hot I did mention to restaurant staff as in the case of a chicken dish i had that was almost cold it could be a health risk.
I am glad we visited Inverdoorn first then Aquila if it had been the other way we may have felt disappointed with the more rustic facilities at Inverdoorn. But in looking at both resorts we as a group felt Inverdoorn was the best experience much more intimate and better service. I hope they don't change it to be the same as Aquila. Both reserves we were very lucky to see all the Big 5 . It is not the same as a big wildlife reserve like Kruger National Park where you spend hours driving slowly trying to spot the animals, here the staff know where to find them and you are almost guaranteed to see them. we only had 3 days off our cruise ship to do this so it was great for us in this game reserve.
Weather was great during our 3 days.
We had a fantastic driver pick us up in Cape Town his name was Andre. Drove us the 2.5 hours to the game reserve , explained all the details about the resort. He stayed at the game reserves overnight and after we had breakfast collected us and took us on the the next game reserve. After our last morning he then drove us back to our cruise ship. What a lovely person Andre was and he was so helpful to stop to get some supplies on our way out to game reserves and on our return trip to ship. I highly recommend him. I would book again with Gems of Africa, excellent service and knowledge of the resorts etc.Fantastic experience.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime wildlife experience
In June, 2012, my Dad and I visited Notten's Bush Camp in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. We had an incredible time on our bush drives. Notten's provided two drivers per day, one in the early morning and one in the early evening, so as to allow for prime sunrise and sunset viewing. During our time there we saw everything we could have ever hoped for, and so much that we never even expected. Wild dogs taking down an impala, lions with a cape buffalo kill, a leopard with her cubs supping on an impala (one of the cubs came right up to our jeep too!), elephants, warthogs, giraffes, zebra, rhinos, wildebeests, and some beautiful birds, including a very tiny owl, among many other animals. We also went on several bush walks and two jogs out in the bush (with a guide of course). The guides and trackers at our lodge were knowledgeable and extremely skilled, and Notten's was extremely luxurious (but not overly so—the little lodges/cabins have no electric lights, so it's a bit rustic, in the best possible way). Incredible food too. My Dad was able to sample a wide variety of traditional South African food, which he loved, and they also had delicious, fresh vegetarian and vegan options for me. Everything about the trip was perfect. I would love to get to go back someday. I felt utterly transformed by the experience of being in the presence of so many incredible wild animals.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect: No Complaints
Nothing short of amazing trip and accommodations. Would definitely recommend, and do again.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An incredible experience
Had an amazing time on safari in Kenya with Beacon Safaris! Our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable and we enjoyed the beautiful wildlife, scenery and country. Highly recommended
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about South Africa by Marta Redondo
Rafiki its on a wildlife state and you can live with a lot of amazing animals