TW
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzanian in February is worth visiting. The scenery and wild animals are so amazing!
Tanzanian in February is worth visiting. There are not so many tourists, but you could still meet a lot of animals and enjoy the land in green. The must see will be Ngorongoro crater area and Ndutu. Highly recommended to everyone!
AR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent first experience in a Safari!
Loved visiting Kruger National Park. Everything organised by Viva Safaris was excellent!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely fantastic; saw all the animals we wanted and great lodge experience!
Our ranger Celton and tracker Justice at the Kapama River Lodge were the absolute best. The lodge itself was fantastic in every way (especially the food), and those two went above and beyond to make the game drives fun and have us see all the animals! Can't speak positively enough about the entire experience!
IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Big 5. Mission accomplished!!!
Unforgettable experience through Serengeti and ngonorolo wild life.
IN
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mr Valentine Gumpo makes empty promises and I find him UNTRUSTWORTHY
Mr Valentine Gumpo had advertised for a 15 day Wildlife tour to Zambia from Lusaka from 11 to 25 Nov 2014,essentially to cover the Bat Migration at the Kasanka National Park--Lusaka--Upper Luangwa River -- South Luangwa River -- Victoria Falls from Livingstone -- end of tour at Lusaka.
He had offered a discount of 15% on payment of full tour fees ( USD 2800 ) , if paid 6 months in advance. A sum of USD 2380 was therefore remitted to him through my bankers in India , on 6 May 2014-this was duly acknowledged by him , though after my repeated persistence to do so.
My troubles started after he had received the money in his account. He has not given me, todate , the finalised itinerary together with the hotel/lodge reservations and a formal letter saying that I ( ABL Gupta ) have formally been booked for a tour with him-- this is the letter which is mandatory for me to get the visa from the Embassy of Zambia in India.
I am getting to be 79 and have travelled to various wildlife destinations in Africa 4 times in the past 10 years--my impression was that one could trust the tour Operators in Africa on their advertised word on the Net , as invariably I have dealt directly with them ( and not through a tour operator in India ).
I am of the belief that a Code of Honour exists in all such transactions -- but in the present case with Mr Valentine Gumpo, I feel , it is being belied.
I have requested him for a refund , but , on persistent prodding , he simply says that the tour is on.
I would be grateful if Safari Bookings could help me recover my money from him.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was an amazing experience we saw all the wild life we wanted to see and the parks were beautiful
The wild life was abundant and our guide was brilliant at finding the quieter spots to show us the animals. It was an amazing time of year to go as all the animals had babies which really added to the excitement and experience of seeing the wild animals. We had our own driver and cook with Shemeji which was no more expensive than other companies but we were then able to watch the animals for as long as we wanted with no competition for viewing spots in the jeep. The food was excellent I don't know how the chef managed to keep producing such good food with no shops around. Weather was great only 1 downpour during the 7 day safari. Campsites were fine although our tent was small, worth checking on the size of the tent.
Travelled on to Zanzibar for second half of trip, staying at Matemwe for diving and then Jambiani which was beautiful, look up the Rock Restaurant !
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kwesa Tours - Successful Kilimanjaro Climb - fantastic from base camp to summit!
Words can't begin to convey the fabulous experience we had climbing Kilimanjaro recently on an 11 day, Kili 360, trek with Kwesa tours. From first contact with Kwesa they were incredibly professional, friendly, and supportive. They were our first and only choice to climb with....safety, quality, and experience being our priorities. Guides were exceptional, equipment was excellent, food was fabulous and the entire crew of 103 supporting the 33 of us were friendly, professional and joyful from first step to last. The 11 day trip gave us an excellent opportunity to acclimatize and we did not have a single issue with altitude the entire trip. Another advantage of the longer trip is that we summited during daylight and had amazing views all the way up and had lunch at Stella Point before continuing to the summit. Throughout the entire trip our health was closely monitored, and we felt extremely safe and well cared for. So two sixty year olds, in good health but not great hikers, with the best trekking company on the mountain can summit Kilimanjaro and have a wonderful adventure. Yes, there was torrential rain, and mud and boulders to climb over, and fire ants to dart past. Yes, there was non-stop peeing all night long because of the Diamox we took. Yes, there was ice on the tent, and snow and blowing snow at the top. Yes, it was a really difficult and challenging 120 km hike all around the mountain but with a positive attitude and just enjoying it moment by moment it can be a fabulous, joyful trip. We can now positively say that what you read on the Kwesa Tours website is true...its not an exaggeration...they really are what they say they are...simply the best, and most ethical, at what they do.
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip with excelent service!!!
Wild life - Perfect
Weather - Too hot :-)
Scenery - Beautiful
Accommodations - Funny!!!
Food - Absolutely TOP - Our Mr. cook - Mr. Pishy was amazing
Driver - José - a huge professional person with great smile and really very pleasant personality - as a gentleman from Africa
Guys we will not forget you!!!!
Thank you!!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Will return to East Africa Exotic Safaris for my next trip
Me + 2 friends had an excellent time at Basecamp in the Maasai Mara. Raphael was able to negotiate competitive rates for us and help us with the reservation. He continually checked in on me to make sure that I received booking confirmation, directions, that I arrived at the camp safely. I overpaid due to a small miscommunication and he personally delivered the cash to me at my workplace. Overall, I was extremely satisfied and will recommend to friends.
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience!
I booked my safari trip with PaperJet Travel and they were super professional. Justin helped me a lot planning my stay and everything worked perfectly. The lodge (&Beyond Kirkman's Kamp) was very comfortable, with the whole staff always trying to make you feel at home. The food, the game drives, the small surprises... absolutely nothing to complain.