20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Kruger tour
We (4 people, travelling from Kinshasa) took a customized three and a half day tour heading to the Kruger park through a scenic route. We planned everything on short notice and were pleased to find a very flexible and responsive interlocutor. Inside the park, we learned lots about wildlife thanks to passionate and knowledgeable Barney. Should I have to point out a downside, that would be little luck with the weather, but that's nothing the tour operator can do anything about... Go Fun Time Tours !
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
9-day Kruger Safari - exceeded expectations
Everything about this trip was superb. This was our first trip to Africa. We were there a month with the goal of seeing as many animals in the wild as possible, half in South Africa and half in Botswana. The three camps in the Kruger area were all different and provided a wide sampling of environments. We had expected many encounters, but everyday there seemed to be a special surprise. For example, we followed a leopard lead her cubs back to a kill, nurse and clean one, and then go to the kill where the other one was (Matswari). At another camp, we sat by a pride of 12 lions watching us watch them for more than half an hour, into the night when they got up and left, presumably to hunt (Rhino Post). At another, we found a cheetah in the grass, and after a few minutes, a cub sat up next to her (Honeyguide). I had expected to see antelopes, but very pleasantly surprised to see 14-15 different ones, getting pictures of 12 (small pocket guide helped). In addition to the big animals, the birds were magnificent, and I was able to identify 85 during the entire trip (another small pocket guide). The guides were excellent, helping identify the birds as well as the antelopes. Each prided himself on showing as much of his area as he could while we were there, and we got lessons on plants, tracks, and poop during walks. Food and service in all 3 camps was excellent. The travel arrangements to and from, and between camps was perfect. We have recommended this safari to a few others, and expect they may do it. If you want a sampling of everything wild in South Africa, this is the way to go!!
As a side note, we visited 3 camps in Botswana, two on different parts of the Okavango Delta (Footsteps and Gunns) and on one the Chobe River (Muchenje), that we arranged separately. These also were excellent and comparable to those in South Africa, and the totals of antelopes and birds was a combination of the two countries. I think Wild Africa Travel goes to Botswana as well, and based on what we experienced in Kruger, would recommend them to go anywhere.
We've been home almost a year, and we're still savoring and sharing all of it. Many thanks!
We're now considering returning to Africa next year (2015), this time to Zambia and Tanzania.
We'll definitely check what Wild Africa Travel Company does in those areas.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Choose Nature Travel Namibia!
Nature Travel Namibia is the best, from first email inquiry to first Black Rhino sighting in Etosha!
While planning our trip to Namibia I inquired with about ten different tour companies, all of which gave me confusing, brief responses that were not helpful, and then I inquired with Nature Travel Namibia and instantly knew that I had found the right tour company for us. Their response to my initial inquiry was prompt, thorough, and answered all of my questions in great detail and then some. We were instantly put at ease and knew we were in goods.
The tour itself also far surpassed our expectations. We did the 8-day Taste of Namibia Tour with Nick Buys, and it was spectacular. Nick was extremely knowledgeable, kind and professional. If birding is your thing than you would be hard pressed to find a better expert on the birds of Southern Africa than him. And his knowledge doesn't end there, he is a true naturalist and nature lover, and his upbringing in the Namibian bush has made him an expert on all things wild.
I truly cannot recommend Nature Travel Namibia more. We went to Namibia not knowing anyone or what to expect, and left eight days later with a true friend in Nick Buys, and a slew unbelievable stories to tell and photos to share of the beautiful country of Namibia.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing, wonderful and very romantic experience
I have been with Out In Africa Encounters near Phalaborwa, South Africa. The organization, the employees, the staff, the flying camp and the experience was amazing. I have never experienced such a "nature-near", adventurous and at the same time romantice trip. I hardly recommend Out In Africa Encounters and I am certain to go back on a trip with them!
THANK YOU FOR THAT WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
No doubt the most incredible way to experience Africa, its wildlife and its enviroment
No doubt the most incredible way to experience Africa, its wildlife and its enviroment.
Our tented camp was beautifully set within the bush. Right in the middle of 'Nowhere'. The pathways were lined with candles... the feeling of camp is hard to put into words. We woke up in the morning to the sounds of the bush coming alive. The birds, the horses, the Zebra.. you name it.
And we would fall asleep to the sound of Lions roaring! we saw the BIG 5 in a week.. (day trip to kruger included) The horses were great! very well kept, and cared for. Service and the people was very professional! THANK YOU OUT IN AFRICA ENCOUNTERS ....
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just finished owesome safari - 31/3/2014 to 3/4/2014
Just cleared our 4 days Masai Mara Naivasha Safari and me and my family could never have asked for a more professional staff and driver guide. Thanks for the advise to go to Lake Oloiden where the flamingos were, Masai Mara was fantastic, camp was perfect, food great, thank you very much SafariBook Evolution.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Most amazing holiday experience with safari trek tours
It was the best experience ever. Having not visited the Maasai mara before, the chance came for me and my family to visit there and with safari trek tours being our guide. They provided us with all we wanted. Our driver Moses provided us with all the information and would explain to us things we didn't know about. Then he took us to Thompson falls and it was amazing. Safari trek tours, I can't wait for this summer for another amazing time with you.
NZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best holiday ever!
We used African Safaris to arrange our trip to Kenya. They were fantastic. We were particularly interested in seeing the Wildebeest crossing, but had never been to Africa before so didn't know what to expect. What a thing of joy our trip was. We saw the crossing, the big 5 (leopard several times), had fabulous accommodation/food and a brilliant driver (thanks Joshua). We went to Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and (of course) the Masai Mara. Every day was filled with beauty and wonder. I'd never considered a safari before and it exceeded all expectations. Every time I see a wildlife program on t.v. I'm transported back to our holiday. And even now (several years and many other trips later) I can still say that the safari in Kenya was one of the best trips of my life. If you've never been, make sure you do. You won't regret it.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Dream Honeymoon
We had a wonderful time on safari with Safari Infinity. After months of research and countless emails between other tour operators, my husband and I decided to go on a Tanzanian 9 day safari with Safari Infinity because of their fantastic reviews and very personalized customer service.
I've listed below some of the most positive aspects of Safari Infinity:
-Lucia is fantastic to work with. She was always very quick at returning our emails and also gave us a call to discuss trip details. She made many alterations to our itinerary all without one complaint. She knows the parks well and knows how to plan the perfect itinerary to suit your needs. While we were in Arusha both Lucia and Simon came to meet us. They are both wonderful people and are so passionate about their jobs.
-Our guide Eric was also great. He was always on time and was very patient with us when we were running late. Eric was extremely knowledgeable about all of the wildlife and made an effort to show us all of the animals we wanted to see. You could tell that Eric has been a guide for many years as he knew his way around the parks well and knew how to maneuver the bumpy roads so our backs didn't hurt and our vehicle didn't break down or get stuck in mud.
-One tip we have would be to talk to your driver at the beginning of the trip, and even each day about the plan for the day. That way, if they were planning on taking you to see something that isn't as interesting, you'd have the opportunity to discuss. ie. If you're not as interested in birds as you are in mammals, it's good to mention that so you don't spend as much time with the various birds.
-We loved the safari vehicle. It had really good suspension which was great as we both have bad backs. We found that standing up with our heads out the pop up roof while on the bumpy roads helped keep our backs healthy.
-We left a few things at the lodges along the way and Lucia was kind enough to ensure that these things were flown to Zanzibar for us to pick up when we went back to the airport. Talk about going above and beyond!
There were a few hiccups in the trip, but they weren't major and didn't really affect our overall impression of the company:
-The seat belts of the passenger seats right behind the driver were not working. Eric is a very safe driver, but because we have to always wear seat belts in Canada, we just felt bare without them.
-We could not make calls with the cell phone we were provided with. This made it difficult to make last minute changes to plans with Eric.
Like I said, these were not major issues and did not affect our overall impression of this highly professional company. They went out of their way to ensure we were happy on our trip and I would definitely go back on safari with them.
Attentive, 5-star service with Africa VIP!
My father had previously been on a trek to Kilimanjaro with Kambona and his group 4 years ago. I had planned to take a trip to East Africa on my own, and decided to contact Kambona to see if I could add on to a group that he already was booked. He not only made accommodations for me, but my brother, our friend, and my father (who decided to come again). Kambona personally picked us up from the airport and waited for an extra hour (due a luggage issue). He made sure to take us to the airport the next day to pick up bags which were essential for our hike. The hike itself was intense but made all the more achievable by Kambona, his main guides, and the porter team (which he picks and tries to work with on every trek). Our camping experience in the Serengeti was also excellent, with another familiar team of helpers and cook, that have worked with Africa VIP for years. This is a group that really knows what they are doing, and really knows how to give visitors an authentic, but attended trekking and camping experience. Kambona has many friends scattered throughout the world, and we share his fantastic reputation with our closest friends, so they too can have the best experience in East Africa.