35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Kenya by NSStone
I went for the wildlife and birds and that's what I saw! Such amazing colours in the bird life. The landscape is beautiful and changes so much - from dry and dusty, to rainforests and lakes..
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Got to the top, with lots of help and support
Only great memories. Good quality camping gear, I was under prepared but they helped me at each step. The food was good, and enough for everyone. I would reccommend them.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about South Africa by Kathryn
We saw everything from African penguins to zebras. In addition to Kruger, we were in the Cape, which has fantastic scenery and fascinating plant life. Naturally, not all of South Africa has a "bush vibe" since it's got lots of cities and a big population, but you can get that vibe in the parks if you pick the right places.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What a wonderful experience! Our trip was well taken care of from A to Z!
We enjoyed our wonderful trip to South Africa. From A to Z we were well looked after and you tailored everything to our needs and budget. The highlight of our trip was swimming with dolphins in Mozambique. Both times we saw dolphins and, on the second day, the dolphins really wanted to play. Nature was absolutely brilliant every time. The people we met were all very friendly and the luxury end of our trip in Tembe was really super! Twice a day we enjoyed game drives with a very funny and knowledgeable guide. I thought spending six hours a day in a bumpy car would be boring but it's actually exciting every minute. You never know whether you will see a lion or leopard.
It was nice to meet you in St Lucia, your personal approach and empathy with your guests’ journey makes it very special. We found the country beautiful and had a wonderful holiday which was a wonderful gift to give our children. We will definitely come back!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Botswana by Kathryn
We were only there for a day, but Botswana is a lovely contrast to Zimbabwe. Border control was efficient, infrastructure was good, and local residents did not seem to have the air of hopelessness that was present among many in Zimbabwe thanks to its economic difficulties.
My Experience with Africa Adventure Safaris
This company seems to have a couple of different names, so that can be confusing. I dealt with Africa Adventure Safaris, but their email also indicates they have sister companies called Gorilla Trek Africa and Rwanda Gorillas Safari. I talked with a Bill, based in California, and also Nicolas who was the main guy, based in Kampala.
Overall, their service was reliable and outstanding. I was wary of sending them a lot of money upfront, so I put down a deposit and and paid the rest in cash when I actually met the driver who was bringing me to the Bwindi forest. As much as I didn't like carrying that cash around, paying online or by credit card meant additional fees, so I took my chances. That's a personal decision. In my case, I was picked up at the airport by my hotel (the Boma in Entebbe, also recommended) and kept the money in a safe in my room, so in my case it worked out fine.
I found Nicolas & co. to be extremely supportive and trustworthy before, during and after my gorilla excursion. They looked after me and had a genuine interest in my well being and getting the most out of the experience. They kept every promise; there were no disappointments.
Bear in mind this is Uganda, so you'll travel through a lot of poverty and drive on roads sufficiently broken up and bumpy as to require a four-wheeled-drive vehicle. But I also found amazing and surprising luxury at the end those roads.
I went to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in western Uganda, and stayed in the "deluxe" accommodations, which cost a little more than the basic package. The Gorilla Mist Camp was beautiful, serene and I had a great, expansive view of the mountains of southern Uganda from the terrace of my little hut. It was not "camping." The energy is solar. The hot water was plenty hot. There's also "luxury" accommodations; I can't imagine what that entails.
I kept in touch with Nicolas through much of my trip, even after they dropped me off after the gorilla trek. It didn't seem to matter they had already fulfilled the promise of the gorilla tour. Nicolas always responded and kept working with me. In the end, Bernard, who drove me to the gorillas from Entebbe, picked me up in Kampala and took me to the airport. Bernard and I had a nice dinner on Lake Victoria, and I was quite sad to leave that country hours later. Hi Bernard! Bill
Review about Tanzania by Tris
You might not see as much wildlife as in other parks in Tanzania (though the birdlife was spectacular at this time of year) but it is beautiful and has its own special magic.
Very personal and exceptional
The introductory discussions were very useful for a group that had not visited South Africa before for a holiday and doing their first safari in Africa. The initial bookings were handled very well. Then the e-mail system created a problem with final payments. What impressed me most was the way Roho Ya Chui retrieved the bookings and got our group of six to Ngala in time to celebrate my wife's 60th birthday.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Zimbabwe by CharlesGangas Photography
Excellent opportunities to see big game and exotic birds in an almost indescribable setting.
IE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about South Africa by Des Maguire
The size of Kruger is huge, we asked our guide how long would it take to tour the park in total. The answer- THREE WEEKS!!!!