BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable safari experience
Thanks to vivasafaris we had a splendid week of safari in greater Kruger. Booking and e-mail contact went really smoothly. Every question was answered quickly. On arrival in Johannesburg we had a delay and missed our shuttle organised by vivasafaris. It only needed a simple phone call to hq of vivasafaris and a new shuttle was arranged. Our stay in Katekani tented lodge was unforgettable ! The hosts and staff did everything to make our stay unforgettable. Day trips and safari excursions were organized very well. Drivers and guides were super friendly , motivated and well educated.
We really enjoyed our first travel to Kruger and would recommend Vivasafaris to everybody who is looking for an unforgettable and well organised Kruger safari .
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
WOW-Safari
First of all I want to thank manager Luis, who helped me to organize a very specific trip with my special requests and wishes in a very short term: we had 2 weeks only before the trip.
I changed an itinerary about 10 times as I tried to make it work in a best way and Luis helped me with so much attention to my needs: the trip was organized perfectly and we didn't need to think about anything during our travel.
Another great thing about this agency - they have special quotation in some hotels, so you have a chance to get hotel price much lower than via official hotel website or booking/hotels.com etc.
Safari:
We had a good guide Estomih, who did his best to show us as much animals as possible and also followed our wishes (we wanted to see lions most of all). He listened to game radio with attention and could find out animals' location very quickly. He is also a great driver! I can say that because we saw so many cars got stuck and we never had this problem. He was driving very carefully but not too slow.
Thank you very much! I hope to come back very soon!
Best regards, Svetlana
SI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
reliable, highly professional and customer oriented
We did a self-made safari by professional support of Derek and his team booking the right camping sites and being available for advice and assistance when needed. Good job.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari!
We did a 5day safari in the Serengeti, Ngorogoro and another NP. We slept in tents put up by the drive and the man who Cooks. Had the best food, the best experience, great guides! ! Had so much fun!! And we saw a lot of animals!!!!!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous Safari Experience - Thanks to Tickner Safaris.
My experience with Paul Tickner Safaris was outstanding. Paul spent two weeks with our group as we travelled to Selous from Dar, then from Selous to Ruaha, and back again to Dar. The whole trip was absolutely seamless and Paul was a delight to have in our group. He is very knowledgeable about Africa, the people, the animals, photography, etc., and was very willing to try to answer any question we might have had. I would highly recommend Paul Tickner Safaris to anyone considering a trip to Tanzania.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Review
Karibu Tanzania Safaris provided a very enjoyable Safari through Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park. Our guide was very welcoming and helped us spot 4 out of the big 5 game animals in tanzania. The living situation for the 2 nights was a small but very cozy igloo that provided protection from mosquitoes. The food was excellent and the night time dancing and entertainment was 5 star. If you choose to go on a Safari make sure you go to the Serengeti. :)
ES
Without question, the experience of my life
Summer 2016 I will remember for the rest of my life. I spent part of my Summer in Tremisana Lodge (Viva Safaris) and, as the title says, it has been the experience of my life. From the first day the staff members made my stay feel like home, guides where undoubtedly qualified, and I learnt a whole lot about animals thanks to them. I had the chance of experiencing the bush whilst working in it. Animal sightings where non-stop, and proof of this is the Lapa, a sort of exterior dining room that had a view to a small pond where animals would come for a drink. Kruger Park guides where exceptional: I went to Kruger Park twice and had sightings of the Big Five both times.
As a conclusion, Viva Safaris provides fantastic attention from the personnel, guides that can almost guarantee amazing viewing of game, and beautiful lodges to enhance the bush experience.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Family trip to Tanzania & Zanzibar
The start of our trip was less than ideal. Our initial flight from Heathrow to Nairobi was cancelled which meant we missed connecting flights to Dar Es Salaam and Selous. Rose was brilliant in helping us sort everything out and didn't seem to mind what time of day it was when we called! We felt she really cared that we had the best possible holiday. She did a great job recommending safari camps suitable for all ages of our family from age 10 upwards. Siwandu camp in Selous was fabulous, as was Jongomereo in Ruaha. In Zanzibar, hotel Baraza was perfect for chilling out and doing very little following a hectic safari schedule. We would not hesitate to recommend Rose and her team.
US
Took time to work with us
Vacay took a lot of time to work with us. They educated us on different options, and helped guide us to what we wanted when were sometimes unsure. They went above and beyond to set up our trip for us. They helped book all of the details with lodging, safari, and transportation, which took the hassle and stress out of it for us. We were so happy in the end with our safari and camp. The trip was perfect.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Family Vacation!
I had been in contact with Compass Odyssey since November of 2015, planning this family trip for June. Darren was great to work with, he listened to what we were looking for and made a lot of suggestions and the end result was an amazing itinerary that left everyone very happy. He was full of information and when we had last minute changes to the plans he was right there to help us and to make sure there were no issues. When we finally met at the airport in Cape Town, it was like meeting an old friend and he made a most excellent tour guide! The accommodations that he helped us choose were excellent and more than lived up to expectation. We felt well looked after the entire trip and knew that if we needed any help, it was only a phone call away.