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35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The Thrill of Uganda
I just returned from an unbelievable and exhilarating trip to Uganda. This was my first experience visiting Uganda as well as using the services of 1000 Shades of Green. I have absolutely nothing but high praise for the team at 1000 Shades of Green as they went way beyond to ensure my trip was the best it could be. The accommodations were most enjoyable and comfortable, the food throughout the trip was outstanding and the animal sightings were breathtaking. My guide "Charles" was professional, punctual and a world of information. His main priority was my comfort and that he did! I could not have asked for a better guide/driver. Thank you Charles and everyone at 1000 Shades of Green! It was a trip exceeding my expectations and as a result, I will return! Thank you, Thanks you, THANK YOU!
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Zambia by Pim
Five stars for most boxes. And 'only' four for birding because I didn't encounter much that I hadn't seen on previous safaris, despite South Luangwa's abundant bird life.
20-35 years of age
Great trip to Kruger Park
We were picked up by our driver, guide and chef Rhys, who organized a fantastic trip to the Kruger National Park for us. We love spotting and photographing wildlife, and were able to see lots of animals. Rhys was very sensitive to our interests, and took us on a day long game drive - which is just what we have done in our own vehicle. Look at some of the photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/26218940@N04/sets/72157644059695084/ The food was great and lodgings fine.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Zambia by James Arden
Zambia is a destination that has everything for everyone. From the novice safari goer to the experienced. The wealth of biodiversity and the level of knowledge from the guides is exceptional.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable journey
Hi, our safari with Tailor Made Safaris was unforgettable, thanks to the chosen destinations and good guidance. It was an experience to drive amongst wildlife, as well as go on a walking safari, where you get an elephant or rhinoceros only a few meters away from you (heart rate increasing!).
Our safari consisted of two parts; wildlife in Tembe Elephant Park, Mkhuze Game Reserve, Kosi Bay, St Lucia Estuary, Hluhluwe iMfolozi and landscape in the Drakensberg at Thendele (Royal Natal National Park) and Didima (Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve).
Our photo gallery can be seen on my website, www.josschouten.com under travel.
Tailor Made Safaris, thanks very much again!
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.
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about South Africa by sharonpe
The conservation initiatives of the South Africans are well known and respected around the world. I have been in safaris in two other continents and they have not been as well organized and considerate of the wildlife. Everyone knows about the "Big Five", but there is a great respect for many of the other species with a clear objective to minimize animal-human conflict as much as possible while also confronting the very real and dire issue of poaching. The diversity of wildlife, as well, make the safari experience in Kruger a fascinating and amazing experience. Don't forget to bring your camera - you will have ample opportunity to take great shots! In terms of hotels and restaurant services, SA offers very good value for tourists. The standards are very high and the South Africans are very friendly people.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
About 10 wonderful tours with Richard and his team!
We are so happy to find Richard and his team by recommandations of friends from the giz. Me and my family had great times by going with world tours & safaris tanzania to Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park. The drivers have shown us more than we expected, the accommodations were perfect and the food was great. But more than that from the first time me and all my friends and family members who went with Richard we felt always welcome and like a part of a big family. Staying more than two years in Tanzania the times with world tours still remain some of the most exciting experiences. Many thanks for being very flexibel with the schedule and the destinations as well. I hope we are able to come back soon.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Kenya by Saloni
Safari in Kenya feels authentic, unlike many other safari destinations such as South Africa, India or Thailand. Animals are not tagged, so the search for them feels exciting and real. The parks are designed to protect the animals from overexposure to tourist cars and an effort to preserve the natural feel for their habitat is evident.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was just about the best touring experience in our world-wide travel.
Our ten-day tour with Richard KilonzoPapa’s World Tours and Safaris – Tanzania was by far the most rewarding experience in our extensive tours around the world that we had previously travelled.
My wife and I and adult son enjoyed magnificent tours of the top national parks of Tanzania with a dedicated professional tour-guide driver who knew precisely where to go to encounter just about every animal that populated this vast region - especially the Serengeti and Ngoro-goro National Parks. At the lodge in Serengeti we enjoyed a night concert of Hyena songs that sounded like un-earthly groans that somehow lulled us to sleep.
As we travelled from one park lodge to another our driver once took a wrong turn that to our delight shortly led to a Masai village where the people spontaneously and warmly welcomed us.
Our driver was excellent in every way so that we always felt safe and secure. My wife’s photography produced many excellent memories, some of which we framed and hung to cover a wall. The various lodges were all delightful places in or very close the parks. The hospitality and cuisine was always superior.
Richard Kilonzo is committed to providing an ethical and high quality customer service to adventurers like us. On a scale of 1-5 stars, we score our experience at 6 stars.