65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
South Africa offers everything to those who love wildlife, amazing countryside, beautiful people . .
Our South African safari outshone our expectations in every way : wildlife experiences, the ever-changing landscape, comfortable and affordable accommodation, delicious food and wine, and the wonderful, kind, and helpful South African people.
We had a first class tour guide in Derek Keeling "Experiencing a Lifetime in a Day" - he gave us a holiday of a lifetime. We left South Africa feeling sad to leave such an amazing and beautiful country and its people behind. If you're thinking about it - I'd recommend you book it.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic and Unique sightings of wildlife in Serengeti/Ndutu
From landing in Kilimanjaro to Arusha air strip, onwards to Serengeti and Ndutu, I had a fantastic trip in Tanzania, thanks to '7 Wonder Safari's' organisation. Hadsome unique leopard, cheetah and lion sightings including seeing lions on trees (which was my dream) in addition to several other photo opportunities…..Thanks to Julieth and her team.
Hope to be back soon!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Botswana by Larry W
Safe, clean, varied, friendly with the best of African wildlife.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Had a great time.
Accommodation and food were great
Guide was friendly
Pick up/drop off well organized
US
Review about Tanzania by Scott
Great variety, incomparable wildlife, great guide, and special film passes made this special.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
South Africa and a Safari at Madikwe National Reserve is a must on your bucket list
Madikwe was fabulous. The 260 square mile preserve is large enough to be home to all of the animals and birds you want to see on a safari (and many you have never heard about) but is not crowded with tourists and allowed a really intimate viewing of the wildlife. We stayed 2 nights each at two wonderful small lodges at different sides of the park and really feel we got to see different aspects of the area. For others who had been to safaris elsewhere we heard that off road viewing permitted here is not allowed elsewhere and therefore we were able to see more wildlife up close.
BE
Great Safari Experience
All in all my visit to Kenya was positive experience. Safari in Masai Mara was definitely a highlight of the trip. I did so called joined safari, which pretty much is a collection of different tour agencies packing their tourists into one car. Doing safari this way was the best decision of the trip - i met amazing people on the way and we had so much fun together. Highly recommended solution for solo travelers on a budget!
As far as a safari experience, Masai Mara provides it all. Wild life is incredible - from the big 5, through smaller animals and birds! Masai Mara is home to more than 500 species of birds according to official records.
I also had one extra day of safari to Lake Nakuru - not as spectacular as Masai Mara, but very pleasant.
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
safari and zanzibar
It was our second trip to Africa organized by African Heart Expeditions. This time we went to Tarangire park and Zanzibar. Everything well organized again and super safe. We weren’t in a hurry and could stop and go where ever we would . . It was super
Ali
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
So much to see
This was my third trip to Kenya and it seems to get better every time! We went to four different parks/reserves (Samburu, Maasai Mara, Aberdares (moorlands), and Lake Nakuru.) All were very different. Samburu was the most intimate, with abundant game and fascinating landscape (I'd stay at the Samburu Intrepids again in a heartbeat!). Maasai Mara is so very spectacular (wildebeest migration season), with countless animals in every direction. Entim Camp was perfectly positioned and had great service. In the Aberdares, we stayed in the Kenya Wildlife Service 'lodge' -- a unique spot in the high moorlands (quiet, solitary, a world away). Our final stop was Lake Nakuru where we finally saw rhinos.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
spectacular scenery, but not a soft option safari
We saw a wide variety of wildlife, including rare black rhino and desert adapted elephant and giraffe. The scenery was beautiful, in a rugged, harsh way. The dunes at Sossusvlei are a highlight.
Travelling for hours on dirt roads can be tiring. The vehicle was substandard, as the air conditioning didn't work. This is such a vast country that it might be worth considering a fly-in safari to cut down time on the road. Some lodges and hotels were good, but the camping options were not "glamping". These are not like tented camps in other parts of Africa, such as Botswana - a bit more rustic.