NL
Would love to go back!
We did a six day safari trip in December 2015. I loved the trip Bella organized for us. I would love to go back and explore more parts of Uganda. Like other reviews say: Bella is the best!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Travel with Bella Africa Safaris!
Bella is an enthusiastic, friendly guide who is very knowledgeable about Uganda. She helps out whenever she can and is very cheerful. She shows interest in her clients and the countries where they come from. She goes to great lengths to make sure everyone has an unforgetable holiday and good time.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous day trip with Meshack
We had an extra day in Nairobi and one of our friends recommended Expedition Kenya Safari. Meshack was very pleasant and very helpful in arranging a very exciting day. Although we had to wake up very early so that we could be inside Nairobi National Park by 7 am, it was worth it since we saw a pride of lions hunting! That was the highlight of the day. We shall be back!
ID
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything was very well-organized, safari was fantastic!
I had a very good experience with Kenya Walking Survivors Safaris. Airport pickup was fast and smooth. It was my first time in Kenya so it's always a little stressful not knowing what to expect. Before we drove away from the airport, OT, the owner of KWSS, called to welcome me in Kenya.
I stayed for 4 days in Nairobi (business meetings) and OT offered to join me one night to eat in one of the most well known local restaurants downtown Nairobi. A great place I would have missed if it wasn't for him.
After my stay in Nairobi I flew to the Masai Mara for a 4 day Safari. What an amazing trip, everything was so perfect, the lodges, our jeep and of course our guide. He was very experienced, knew so much about the nature and culture of the Masai Mara area and was a very very good driver. Last but not least, the wildlife sightings were fantastic, more and better than I hoped for.
Kenya and its people stole my heart, thanks to OT and his crew!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Organised, reliable and knowledgable and went out of their way to give us a great experience.
The reason I chose Red Africa Safaris above all the other companies was the great communication I got from Amelia who responded to every question (and I had lots) in a timely and professional manner. Our guide for the Safari - Jaco was professional, courteous and supremely knowledgeable. Our safari was great because of all the sights and animals we saw, but also because of his company and the way he shared his experiences with us. I can't imagine how any other company could provide a better experience and I truly hope to come back and many more trips with Red Africa Safaris.
US
35-50 years of age
About my trip
We had this trip on our bucket list for some time, i.e., visiting the Caprivi (Namibia) and getting into Botswana through the Okavango Panhandle and then transverse Moremi and Chobe all the way by 4WD (the rough way). Roughly 4530Km in 18 days.
The Caprivi is definitely a totally different part of Namibia - landscape, people, flora and fauna - you feel immersed in real Africa. The Nkasa-Lupala National Park (alias Mamili NP) is indeed a true hidden gem, where you can experience dry and wet ecosystems /environments. However game is (still) not so abundant as in the Okavango /Moremi.
The Panhandle was marvelous. We had the Okavango for ourselves. Boat trips into the channels are mandatory and they will not disappoint . The birding is superb.
Crossing Moremi into Chobe Savuti and Chobe river front was a trip within a trip in itself. What an experience. It just enriched us as kin travelers to Africa. S19º13'22,0'' E23º23'20,7´´ was the place where we got stuck with our 4WD. No matter how prepared we feel we are, how careful we can be, in Africa, the unexpected can really happen and for that one should be minimally prepared.This comes with proper advise and planning - SafarH Hub has done it again, phenomenally - thank you.
IN
A real wild life experience,one must see in life time
I saw all big 5 and many more,experienced a night safari in bushes.Good rangers well trained. Skukuza camp had all facilities,good food,nice accomodation in chalets,Safari jeeps designed for full view for game drive
Excellent camp manager(Peter) at Skukuza.
Take a break for Panaroma,3 hours wonderful pine and ecalyptus forest, a drive away from Skukuza ,Natures gift ,the Canyon,God's window,Lisbon falls
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A place for someone who is looking for an excellent safari experience
Our children had been worried when the brochure described the accommodation as "tented". They needn't have been worried, not many tents include a very comfortable double bed, a good side bathroom (though an outside shower was a surprise) and its own plunge pool. The "tent" was extremely private being set in its own wooded area, the only visitors being the nyala and wart hogs which unconcernedly wandered past.
The ranger we had for the game drives was top-notch. He and his fellow rangers obviously kept track of all the animals on the reserve and we saw a good selection on each drive. However he was also very knowledgeable about the environment as well, stopping to show us interesting plants, birds and smaller animals as well as the "big five".
The only downside was the restaurant in the evening, service wasn't all it could have been and the food presented wasn't what I would have expected from somewhere with Shamwari's reputation.
If you want an excellent safari experience then Shamwari is definitely the place to go, but go on the understanding that the restaurant service might not be of the best.
ID
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The view, nature and silence
Masai Mara is a amazing place. Loved the horizons, silence and the variety of wildlife. Never expected it would impress me this much. Been in Kruger before but this is a totally different experience. More endless planes and in it, very easy to spot, birds and animals. Also liked the climate, due to the elevation it was just perfect between 20-24 degrees Celsius.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about South Africa by Colin
We also visited Pumba Game Reserve. This was smaller and didn't have the range of animals that Shamwari had. The accommodation was luxurious and the restaurant was good, but the guide was nowhere near as good as Shamwari.