20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical experience down the Zambezi
My friend an I found the overall experience uniquely african and supremely enjoyable. We found ourselves in the heart of the african wilderness, enjoying the sights and sounds of Africa, while always feeling safe and being made to feel comfortable by our experienced and knowledgable guides. I was also continually amazed at the five star food that our guides produced with the basic tools they had at their disposal.
Overall we had an amazing time and are definitely considering other tours by natureways upon our return to Africa.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing adventure with a great guide from a well organized company.
I have nothing but positive things to say about eTrip Africa. From the initial planning stages Ben and Aurélie were very helpful in providing guidance; first with a number of sample itineraries and then working with us to customize our route and hotel choices. Upon arrival, everything was in order and the trip begin without issue. Our guide Yusuph was amazing. He made the trip very easygoing and enjoyable by working with us to chart out the best routes each day and being flexible to our schedule and what we wanted to see. His greatest strength was his knowledge of the area and his sharp eye. He seemed to be able to just where the animals were.
I highly recommend eTrip Africa to anyone who wants to experience an amazing trip along with the peace of mind knowing that there is a great team behind the scenes ensuring everything runs smoothly.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kili by Rongia route followed by safari
In June/July2016 I had the privilege of a Kilimanjaro climb followed by 5-day safari with African Scenic Safaris.
First Kilimanjaro Rongai route - we did this over 6 days and it was an incredible journey from start to finish. The support we got from our expert guides Ami and Antipas for the whole climb, the great food and the lovely porters made our trip safe and really a trip of a lifetime. On the night of our climb our small team of 4 had 3 guides between us and enabled all of us to get to the top safely.
I cannot thank them enough. The porters also are heroes. I would suggest any group consider the merits of getting their own toilet - it is an additional cost but we thought it was worth it.
Part 2 of our trip 2 of our group went on to a safari. The Crater, Serengeti and Tangere , the tents were bigger which was great, while some of the camping equipment was tired it still fit for purpose . We saw all animals hoped for with exception of the rhino. Grayson is an eagle eyed mild mannered guide and Mr M was an amazing cook and our food was even better than the food on the climb.
I have no hesitation recommending this company for a value for money and the combined climb and safari was a simply amazing and special trip .
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of a kind safari destination from the beginning to the end
The Ngorongoro Crater is a one of a kind safari destination from the beginning to the end.
We went with a personal safari driver by jeep with open rooftop. From the moment you drive into the park the experience begin as the road takes you up and up until you reach the top of the side of the crater. A viewpoint overlooking the entire crater was the first breathtaking view. From this viewpoint we spottet a couple of elephants and then we were ready to go down into the crater. On the way to the entry road into the crater we saw giraffes and Masai people with all their cattles (the live around the crater). Inside the crater we saw wildlife such as ostrichs, wilderbeasts, warthogs, zebras, baboons, elephants, hyenas, hippos, buffalos, jackals, antilopes and lions up close (and probably more i can't remember at the moment). We were even lucky to see two young male lions feasting on a buffalo at close range. In the distance we saw two black rhinos they are rare to see due to the low population in the park.
Most of the time we drove around observing the animals without any other safari jeeps around. They were visible in the horizon (since the landscape is mostly flat and at that time a year the vegetation is completely dry) and once in a while we crossed roads and at major attraction spots (like the lions feasting) we were several jeeps gathered.
Our tour operator had organized lunch for us, which we ate by a lake with hippos relaxing in the water.
Overall we are very satisfied with our safari experience in the Ngorongoro Crater and will recommend it.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Ol Pejeta Conservancy by Marc Pineau
If you are lucky you may see some wilddog here.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Africa's Postcard
If you want to see Lions, elephants, hippos, crocs against a beautiful african backdrop, this is your place. It isn't particularly easy to travel through independently (i.e. get there by bus etc), but certainly possible. Once there hiring a local guide is the best thing to do. We caught a taxi to Katunguru, then hired a guide called Mustafa (who is well known in the area, and is listed in the Bradt travel guide). He was fantastic, would very much recommend going with him.
amazing
About wildlife I saw all the animals. I saw leopard which I never seen other parks. Different weather than nairobi. Food is very good. Stayed at umoja camp nice one. Peter who organised the safari. Very nice person. Thanks for Peter he done everything arranged good at samburu.
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Ol Pejeta Conservancy by Luis Rodrigues (dragoms)
Fantastic place specially for a birder.
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Interesting experience in short time
Nairobi National Park was an interesting surprise. Being located in Nairobi, I wasn't expecting too much, but the area, the scenary and the quantity of wildlife surprised by the positive side. Being able to see rhinos was a very positive one, and for a birder, the quantity of amazing birds was a must.
If one has short time and/or are limited in traveling, this park can give a very good wildlife safari experience.
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
200 Elephants Per Day
I spent a lot of time choosing our Tanazanian safari destination. I wanted something exceptional, inexpensive, with a taste of adventure (not tourist traps). I found that the best places for that are Katavi and Ruaha. But the first one is really far from Dar. So decision was quite easy eventually. Ruaha is really beautiful place, with landscape full of hills and baobab trees. Great Ruaha river is full of animals in dry season. We saw in one day more then 200 hundred elephants, one hundred giraffes, and many other animals (lions, udu, zebras, hippos etc.). We met just one car during one day. I can recommend Ruaha for everyone who wants taste real safari adventure. I felt we were first visitors there.
