65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We didn't want to go with a group, we didn't want to do the tourist trail, we were NOT disappointed.
"I suppose upon reflection we initially took a bit of a gamble with Golden Okavango (now Golden Africa): we hadn't heard of them before, we just liked the look of their web site and the fact that they mentioned private guides and mobile camping which we wanted; then we liked the sound of Rob Barber's reply to our original enquiry, and it went from there. Rob so obviously listened to what we wanted, took on board what we had experienced before in East Africa, suggested a package that we liked the sound of, and we decided to trust him with our safari. We are very glad we did; he and his team did an excellent job with efficient organization for everything to flow smoothly: flights, transport, accommodation and being totally looked after. This was exclusively for us. Our open camp was set up in beautiful, wild places in Nxai Pan, Moremi, Khwai and Savuti. Breakfast was held up one morning as two lionesses strolled through our camp! We also had 'little surprises' which Rob organised because of what he had learnt about our interests. That initiative particularly impressed us, and the wild dogs and meeting Tico was very special, as was looking at the amazing African Sky at night through a powerful telescope, and our first helicopter flight over the delta when we spotted a leopard hunting a warthog! We felt our money was managed wisely and that we also had value for money. We had just the best time ever in Botswana with Safari guide James Haskins and Annelies, owner of Drumbeat who organised our camp with efficiency and amazing food.
We could not recommend Golden Africa more highly. Go with them and enjoy!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I had a very wonderful experience with this tour operator
Since this was my first safari tour i had a lot of expectations and truly i was not disappointed.
All the information given at their website was followed to the later. The accommodation, transport services, food etc were all excellent. I really enjoyed the tour and the most memorable is the Ngorongoro crater at Moshi. Seeing animals like zebra, buffalo and elephants for the first time was a fascinating experience. To the Licious Adventure team, i will say kudos for the good work. To anyone reading this review i will say chose Licious Adventure whenever you want to tour Tanzania.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable safari experience with Licious Adventure.
We took safari tour for about 7 nights with this company and it was a journey to remember. Seeing the animals in wild is just breath taking. Our tour guide Gerard was very helpful .It was the experience of a life time! Everything about the safari was excellent and memorable. The staff were all very kind and helpful. The meals were simple but good.and the owner of This Company is a lady with good Heart! Thank you so much Licious we promise to come back for Mt.Kilimanjaro. we want to Experience the mountain too,All the best.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful trip -- fantastic guide
From very easy / responsive communications -- to a nice value price -- to a great five night tour -- it was a wonderful trip. Vehicle / hotels / meals were all top notch -- but our guide Sebastian made the trip!
Would fully recommend Kearsleys with no concerns at all.
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience in first Africa
It was awesome experience for me. Driver took me around park and well known about animals. His talk about his grand farther is so interesting.
Shef is excellent too. His cuisine is little bit customized for travellor so we can enjoy with no problem.
Hope to participate again with them!
RO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was perfect i m very happy i choice the goshenisafaris and i recommand to everybody
I think it was the best trip ever in my life , it was a adventure . Communications was good the driver , it was nice with us and i don t have nothing to complain. The GosheniSafaris is was awsome.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great, perfect for travel.
This is my first visit to Kenya. I was very lucky to choose the Absolute Holiday Safaris. Entire itinerary was very reasonable and easy. The most commendable is that our guide is very professional, and work very hard. Safaris in time, our guide always rushed to the front than any other company drivers, so shoot animals visitors from all angles. I come from China, English is not good, guide their best to make me understand what he was saying. Sincerely recommend to you, choose Absolute Holiday Safaris will not make you regret it.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Flawless Execution - really would not change a thing
Signing up for your first Safari is a bit of a leap of faith. You look at reviews, you figure out what you think you want to see and how you want to experience it. After talking to a couple of operators, we settled on Scenic because of the rapid response by Amanda. It doesn't mean we weren't nervous. Maybe all those 5 start reviews were fake. I sent almost all of the money via a bank transfer but held a little back, I am not sure why. If I were you I would just pay it all up front so you aren't carrying so much cash in Tanzania.
Anyway, from the first moment, we thought our guide Grayson was great. He was articulate, college educated, kind and fun to be with. We chose to have upgraded camping with one day at a Tented camp. I think the upgraded camping (with cots) added a great deal to our sleeping comfort. The tents were large and we were comfortable every night except a bit cold at Ngorogoro on the crater rim. Bring a wooley hat! The upgraded night was wonderful but expensive and really a luxury. Having a massive tent with an indoor bathroom and shower was pretty wonderful after a couple of days of camping. We did Lake Manyara, Serengeti for three nights, Ngorogoro for one night then Tarangire for one night. 6 nights total. We especially loved Tarangire because it was less crowded and because of the hilly landscape, you turn the corner and there is something there to surprise you. If I were doing this again, and didn't have people with me who were new to camping, I would have taken the money from the upgraded night and spent a second night in Tarangire. The food was also really good. We brought some extra beef jerky in case we didn't like the food. Even my 10 year old son liked the food.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari experience
We went on a four day safari trip to Rwanda. This was our first trip to Africa and Zozo Safaris did an outstanding job of providing us with all arrangements expertly handled from the moment we arrived. From the beginning planning stages through all final arrangements we were impressed with the promptness and completeness of communication. They hired a car for us and it was an amazing experience. They provided an excellent guide who had tons of knowledge about the animals and the environment speaks good English as well. He was so accommodating and kind when we were challenging at times. We plan to return at a later date and Zozo Safaris will no doubt be the company we will only use!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Spectacular Safari with Rob!
My family and I have traveled to Namibia and South Africa for many years so we finally decided to go to Botswana for my mothers birthday trip. Golden Africa was recommended to us by our dear South African friends who have been on safaris all over Africa and we could not have been more lucky with our choice. Right from the beginning we felt very comfortable with Rob and were very impressed by how smooth and professional he put together a trip according to our preferences. The in-country services were equally as impressive! Robs knowledge of the region really allowed us to find stunning wildlife scenarios including a wild dog kill right in front of us. Rob had been the only guide who was able to properly track them down so we had the scene to ourselves. There were many situations where it was very clear to us that we picked the right company for our trip, we wish we could make it down there every year and go on another adventure with Golden Africa!
We highly recommend their services! 5 Stars easily!