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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Valentine is an outstanding guide and trip leader!
I met Valentine as our trip leader while he was with a former company. While I have not traveled with him and Wild South Safaris, I found him to be the most amazing guide. He took care of all our traveler's needs, was extremely professional, polite, and friendly. He is also a wonderful, knowledgeable guide for the bush with tons of information on the wildlife, plants, ecosystems, local people, governments etc. I would travel with him anytime!
The best way to celebrate our 25-year friendship!
July-August 2014
A few years earlier, we were for the first time together in Cape Town and we knew for sure; we will come back to this beautiful country to celebrate our 25-year friendship!
Tailormade Safaris made us the perfect trip; one day after arriving in Johannesburg we were already on the bike to make a sporting tour through Soweto. Along the way we met several nice people and drank some home-brewed beer in a local shebeen.
We were introduced to the beautiful scenery in the Drakensberg where we walked surrounded by different species of deer and monkeys. We drove routes trough a lot of varies landscapes, it was beautiful. Just as the night we spend in a luxury guesthouse in Kloof. After that the journey went on to St. Lucia where we met the many hippos and crocodiles. In Kosi Bay we met the underwater world and we could snorkel among colorful tropical fish.
Then it was time for other kind of large wild animals we encountered in the various wildlife parks such as Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, Tembe Elephant Park and Pongola Park. We were even witnessed the capture of an impala by three lionesses! A unique and very special moment that will remember a long time.
The guest houses and lodges that were planned for us were great too; from pleasant to super luxury!
We have seen a lot and really enjoyed it, as evidenced by the thousands of photos that we have made! In short; we never could have celebrated our 25-year friendship in any other way!!
Greetings from Toine and José from Tilburg
and Ben and Jolanda from Wijk bij Duurstede
AE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Easy going, personal, perfectly organized
Thanks for organizing this amazing trip! Dinner at Emerson Spice was exceptional. Pemba very personal and friendly. Safari was perfect. Nice and knowledgeable guide, marvellous lodges, and the animals were our friends. We could take some exceptional pictures. Lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, ...... everybody was around, and paid us a visit just beside our car.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Honeymoon
We have just returned from Tanzania with the best experience ever! From the professional guides to stunning accommodation - In particular the four seasons lodge in Serengeti and The hideaway of Nungwi in Zanzibar was beyond our expectations. Thank you Zuzana for all the hard work in meticulously planning our holiday! Delighted Honeymooners!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Zambia by Meg
This was our second trip to Zambia (both to South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi)We love the Zambian people, the excellent wild life viewing, the walking safaris, the lack of vehicles (except around the Mfuwe area/gateway to park), and the excellent camps (Kaingo, Mwamba, Sausage Tree and Potato Bush Camps)
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Definately go to Africa with go2africa!
'Planning the holiday of my dreams for a big birthday I didn't know where to start but so happy with my choice of Go2Africa and a huge thank you to my travel consultant Ashley Greonevelt. From first contact they were so helpful as I had many questions and ideas. I was a little concerned booking with an agency overseas but realised their knowledge and expertise exceeded any agency I had spoken to in the UK. Ashley discussed my interests at length and helped me select an itinerary perfect for me. I chopped and changed bits through the months leading up to the holiday but none of this was ever a problem for Ashley. South African air lines were fantastic throughout. We stayed in 4 places, Cascades hotel Sun City, Shepherd's tree in Pilennesburg, Madikwe safari lodge in Madikwe, More apartments Cape Town, all exceeded expectations despite looking fantastic in the brochures. Excellent staff, facilities, location, food and facilities. The main aim of my holiday was to go on safari. Both Pilensberg and Madiwke were excellent choices, as we gain different experiences from a national then private game reserve and were lucky enough to see the magnificent 7, forget the highly sought after big 5! The safari guides showed outstanding knowledge of the animals and the landscape making sure each drive was tailored to your interests. I also booked a lot of excursions, including hot air balloon, abseil off table mountain, shark dive, cape peninsula tour, and all transfers through Go2Africa and these ran like clockwork and were the icing on the most amazing birthday cake! I could go on for hours... thank you so much Ashley and Go2Africa it really was the trip of a life time!'
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A passionate family owned company that focuses on wildlife, photography, AND conservation! AMAZING!!
It’s obvious Dick and Capture Africa Tours are passionate about their love for Africa. It’s like travelling with a best friend you never knew you had. Dick highlights the natural beauty of Africa through photography and to put it simply, by having an unforgettable time! He has professional and personal connections that really let you see the real Africa. He doesn't skip out on the luxury either, you WILL be very pleased with your hotels, lodges, and all around accommodations. And best of all, as an elephant lover, my trip gave me a grand connection to the beautiful animals while having the opportunity to make a difference myself. Dick makes sure to incorporate how important conservation is, and on his LAND OF THE GIANTS tour you will visit some of the most incredible organizations whose mission is just that. This trip and all of Dick's tours, are trips you should SERIOUSLY consider taking, you will not be disappointed!!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful trip to Tanzania
Kathi Simon was our travel agent for African Welcome Safaris and was simply a pleasure to work with. So accommodating, responsive and customized our trip to be exactly what we wanted.
Our airline had issues that caused us to arrive two days later then expected. When we notified Kathi she worked over the weekend to rearrange our trip to minimize the financial impact of the change and made sure everything was taken care of. She was awesome.
Kathi booked us in several amazing hotels, and set us up with Wild Frontiers in Tanzania for our Safari company. The vehicle and driver were both really great, and the driver Raymond was extremely warm, friendly and accommodating.
We had a great vacation and it was a trip of a lifetime. Thank you African Welcome Safaris!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best way to see Africa
From the very beginning, this was a great experience... Jake and the company put together a trip that matched our travel times as well as our budget... Once we got there, they took care of us every step of the way... Our guide (Richard) was the best..
If you are thinking about a trip like this.. let these people take care of everything for you.. You will have the best trip of your life...
KW
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Organization of the Tour
Had opted for a 12 days tour in Tanzania, 6 days for Safari & another 6 days in Zanzibar. They had planned our itinerary very well. 100% customized to our need & taste. I think that's one of their highlight, very experienced personal. We were fully aware of what to expect well before the start of the tour & everything remained the same through out tour. What was promised.. was delivered. Completely satisfied with the tour & glad we had made this tour. Africa is really a different experience from the rest of the holiday packages. Kudos to ZED Safaris.