US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our photo safari was more enjoyable than we hoped it would be.
I rate our experience with Andre and Ettienne as excellent. Our booking with Andre went as advertised and far exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Ettienne, made our trip to Pilanesburg National Park fun and informative with a side trip to the cable car and to Hartbeespoort Dam. He picked us up at our hotel in Johannesburg on time, and made us feel comfortable and safe. Our lodging at The Kingdom proved to be modern, well-equipped, and very comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful, and we were impressed with the buffet provided at meal-times. Ettienne even treated us to an evening braai at our cottage. We toured the Park with three separate Park guides during our stay, who were all exceptionally entertaining and knowledgeable. On all three days they were able to find incredible groups of giraffes, hippos, rhinos, elephants, lions, impala, wildebeests, and so much more, including birds, baboons, guinea fowl, and ... did I say, so much more. The scenery on our morning ride included an incredible sunrise with misty mountain scenes. The evening tour astounded us with a colorful sunset and the feel of traveling through the dark knowing wild animals surrounded us in their natural habitat. We ended our trip with a tour at the Cradle of Mankind before our return to the hotel. Additionally, Andre and Ettienne were able to assist us with obtaining a reputable driver to tour the Cape when we travelled to Cape Town. If we ever go back to South Africa, or other countries in Africa, we will definitely ask this company and its great guides for assistance in planning our excursion.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible
Awesome time. Wildlife, scenery, accommodations, transportation were all great.
DE
Experience level: first safari
A great experience!
We have been on a 6-Day-Camping-Safari with Oltumure in june 2014 with two other guys and it's a great experience! Robert will organize everything to make you satisfied on your Safari. It's your decision how many days you want to spend, if you want to travel with other guests or alone and which National Parks you want to see. He helps you finding the best combination for a unforgetable trip! We did Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro and we don't want to miss any of these Parks.
And Oltumure is cheaper than others - why go to the more expensives? You will meet them every day by doing the same things at the same places! And the trip with Oltumure is more familiar, more personal, more individual. You can decide, at what time you want to start in the morning, or if you want to stay longer at a place you like. You can ask to go back to a place you found more interesting. You are the chief of your own trip, the guide is your helper for your decisions!
And everyone will see the same animals, because all guides stay in contact during the game drive and tell the others, when there is something spectacular to see. Our 4x4-Jeep was really good, maybe not that new as others, but comfortable and with the typical open-Roof, to stand up and watch 360 in all directions. Our tents were nearly new, big and comfortable as well. And we had with Samwell the best cook you can get!!! I think we all had a few kilos more after the Safari ;o)
We would choose Oltumure again and want to tell everybody else to do the same!
US
Incredible experience which allowed us to see much of the big game we came to see.
Excellent all around. Amazing agency highly recommend. This woman owned business is magnificent all the way. The entire staff was capable and welcoming so much so I not only used them for a safari but an organized trip of Zanzibar. I’ve personally recommended them while in Tanzania and felt important enough to write a review the word could see.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It exceeded all expectations.
The wildlife, including incredible bird species, was almost unreal. Our guide expertly navigated the rough trails to help find the best viewing of so many elephants, giraffes, and zebras. We were fortunate to see all the big 5 plus so many more. 1500 photos were taken and all are amazing. Kenya Walking Survivors Tour group was flexible, professional and made our experience personal. The food at every lodging was delicious and plentiful. Service at the accommodations was over-the-top. Everyone wanted us to enjoy our stay. Our guide customized our tour by arranging for my family to donate school supplies and soccer balls in Massai Mara. We brought them from home to give as gifts, but the gift of joy was all ours.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An experience I could spend my whole life trying to top.
Could not imagine a better safari. Our guide, Robert, was knowledge and fun. We stayed at amazing and beautiful places I will remember the rest of my life. A+
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, beautiful, and unique experience.
The safari experience for my wife and I was truly different and amazing. We hadn’t done anything of this sort before. Going out into the domain of these amazing animals in a 4x4 truck out in the open was a unique and thrilling experience. We were at the Gomo Gomo lodge and everything was organized very well. The only thing I would request from the lodge would be that there be more vegetarian option regarding the food. Other jab that, everything was great!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tanzania by KrisNM
The open landscapes and variety of animals are incredible!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
For the neophyte or experienced traveler, Blue Sky Namibia Tours offers a suberb experience.
I have toured twice with Pieter Mostert, owner/guide. The tours are handcrafted to fit your requests. Every detail is taken care of before you arrive. All of your travel, lodging, meals, and in most cases, gratuities and fees are included in the quotation. You will receive an itinerary that includes your requests, as well as, suggestions from Pieter. Adjustments are easily made. I was able to do all of my pre-planning through email before I ever left my home, and with confidence that Pieter would be waiting for me at the airport.
Namibia is large enough that you need to plan for travel time. My longest drives were a full day; many others were a half day. Pieter plans enough time for stops along the way and for a thorough enjoyment of your destinations. He schedules activities at the destinations with your approval. I found that the mood is casual and that events are adjustable as a day progresses. Lodging requires a fair amount of lead time, so book early and give Pieter a chance to put you in the nicest places.
My first trip was seven years ago. My request was to see animals. He took me to Etosha National Park and a mountain tent camp called Etendeka in northwestern Namibia. This spring, I requested Sossusvlei and Walvis Bay/Swakopmund to see respectively, the famous giant sand dunes and flamingoes/seaside resort/seaport. Near Sossusvlei, I enjoyed a sunset drive through petrified dunes capped off with a gin and tonic at the top. At the coast, Pieter arranged a tour of the local sand dunes' flora and fauna with a biologist.
Other worthwhile tourist places abound in Namibia, and Pieter is well-qualified from a lifetime of working in a variety of locations. I was told ahead of my first trip, that "Pieter is a walking encyclopedia of Namibia." I found this to be true. If you are an experience traveler or this is your first time, you cannot go wrong booking a trip with Pieter.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris