CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best ever!
This was the most incredible trip we have ever taken with our family! The sights we saw was amazing and the people and guides/staff/trackers etc were so kind and genuine and amazing. We will truly miss everyone that we got to know and would love to come back as soon as we can!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply perfect
Wonderful safari trip Tarangire, Ngorngoro and Lake Manjara. We observed a lot of animals and a lot of landscapes. I never wanted to end this wonderful tour.
Our guide was simply perfect: Very educated, clear in his explanations, perfect English. The lodges we slept in were wonderful. Highly recommended.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful safari experience
GoGiraffe Safaris were exceptional guides as they toured my wife and me and our friends through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. We saw an amazing number of animals and beautiful scenery. Its exhausting and exhilarating, and our accommodations were a nice respite from the long days in the wilderness. I would highly recommend Luice and GoGiraffe Safaris, as they not only educated us in the history and culture of East Africa, they are able to solve problems. Before the trip we had difficulty with our visas that Luice was personally able to resolve. While we were visiting Stone Town after our safari my wife left her earrings at a Zanzibar resort, Luice was able to make arrangements to retrieve her earrings. Luice and his drivers were great companions.
US
knowledgeable!
The safari guides knew exactly where to go to see game animals. it didn't take long to observe the wonderful wildlife the massai mara is known for. Can't wait to return !
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Most incredible experience
Totally exceeded my expectations!
Maybe I was just naive but it totally exceeded all of my expectations! Pete from Pavillion tours ensured that, the accommodations at Sarova Mara were just wonderful. I was thinking "tent" as in camping on the ground in sleeping bags not huge tents with king sized beds and solar heated water. The food selection was great too- buffet style, lots of choices and always something for everyone even the kids. The weather was perfect! No rain, few clouds. It was pretty warm during the day so after an early morning safari run we would just hang out by the pool until the sun started to go down. Our guide, Alex, was great! We got to see the "Big 5" on our first outing!! Lots of zebra, giraffes, elephants, buffalo, lions, antelope. But I didn't expect to see nearly every animal that would be in the reserve. The hippos at the river were great! Lots of great birds too. My favorite was the lilac breasted roller. I highly recommend Pavillion Safari!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, responsive!
We had the best time on safari thanks to the Kruger Safari Co.! They were super helpful in finding the right safari for us, and very responsive to all requested changes, additions and questions we had.
At first the idea of planning a safari felt daunting, but once we started working with the Kruger Safari Co. there were no worries and everything was sorted for us.
....and we had the best safari!! Saw so many animals, there were zero logistical hiccups, just a fantastic, memorable and remarkable experience.
Thank you Kruger Safari Co.!
NO
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A unique travel experience
Relatives in S. Africa told us about Botswana, so we decided to check it out. We were not disappointed.
Our trip started with the Mack Air transfer across the delta that afforded us a spectacular birdseye view of the terrain. After being dropped off in the northeastern corner of Osiwanga we were driven to our lodge near the edge of Chobe National Park. To our amazement all sorts of animals - including elephants and a giraffe - came right up to our tent. During the day we went on game drives. A high points were the African wild dogs. We followed closely after a group of 13 on the chase, came across the nest of baby ones, and even witnessed an antelope being taken down by three of them. In the evenings we were treated to beautiful sundowners, which at one we were visited by a lurking serval.
We also also spent a day in the Delta exploring the aquatic life by boat. The landscape was spectacular with numerous exotic birds, plenty hippos and elephants as well as interesting plants. In the evening the staff at the lodge put on a lively show of singing and dancing.
Our last day in the north was spent resting in Maun. Before departing for home we went sightseeing and shopping for artfully crafted basketry of exceptional quality in Gaborone. These exquisite artifacts were made in the style of traditional tribal objects by artisans integrating cultural symbols into their individual designs.
We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in Botswana, the country and its people. How lucky we are that Botswana has set aside such extensive nature reserves for the benefit of Africa's wild animals, and for us all to experience.
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My first safari couldn't have been more perfect
It had always been a dream of mine, since childhood, to go on a safari in Africa, and I had the opportunity to do so in July 2024. We planned our safari for the months when the wildebeest migration takes place, and it was perfect from beginning to end. When we first contacted Destiny, we were looking for a 6-day mid-range private safari for 4 people, and the company adapted exactly to our needs with great value for money. The communication with Issa was excellent—always flexible, responding quickly, and being honest about everything. Our driver, Erastu, was the ultimate expert; he knew exactly where the animals were, and he was wonderful with us—always friendly, cheerful, and accommodating.
Thank you, Destiny and Erastu, for making our dream come true and exceeding our expectations. We will definitely return and go on another safari with Erastu, but this time all the way to Lake Mara to see the wildebeest crossing the water.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best safari company in Tanzania!!
This was a trip of a lifetime and African Big Cat made it everything we could have asked for! From the pickup at the airport to the drop off at the end of the safari it was 5 star service by everyone! Khaled was our guide and was amazing! It seemed like he knew exactly where every animal was going to be and had tons of knowledge that he shared with us and we loved having the Jeep all to ourselves instead of being in a group of people! If you’re looking for a 5 star safari without breaking the bank then you shouldn’t look any further than African Big Cats. Thank you Emanuel, Khaled, and Ringo for the awesome safari!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience during 11days in Kenya.
Thanks for my guide Nick giving us an incredible memory in Africa. Me and my son were shocked everyday by the scene we saw. Thousands of wildebeests, the family of cheetahs and lions.Nick is an animal expert indeed.
