50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Tanzania by geospace
Vast and well maintained game parks with knowledgeable drivers. The infrastructure is good and yet you get a true wilderness experience.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Okavango Delta by Georg Treptow
Wow, just wow, no lions or leopards for us but plenty of hippos, frogs, antilopes, etc
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
True African Experience
I completed this "out of this world" 12 day Safari trip to Namibia with a formidable guide named Phillip. He came highly recommended from a friend that had done the same trip earlier on. Well, he didn't disappoint! It felt like I was on a National Geographic or Discovery Travel trip. Phillip's in-depth knowledge on the animal and bird life is something that you can only dream of and I mention this because I have been on a couple of safari's before where I knew more than my guide. There was so much that I wanted to see on this trip and from the first day it became obvious that my dreams were going to become reality. The right balance of a true safari experience in this rugged environment was just magnificent. By day 5 Phillip found us, what seems to be a rare experience, the much talked about, desert elephants that were trekking through the mountains. I cannot explain what it felt like to see this herd, with babies, on the way to find water. The bird watching, if you are into that, will not disappoint. Once again, the experience that Phillip has will excite event the most experienced of nature lovers, photographers and bird watchers out there. He took his time and stopped so that we could all get the photo's that we will carry with us for the rest of our lives. Whatever we asked of Phillip, he produced. The accommodation that Phillip organised throughout our entire trip was a true reflection of Africa and the luxuries it has to offer. He had a personal relationship with the lodge owners which made our stay even more memorable. All I can say is, that if you haven't done this tour yet, you should add this to your bucket list!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about South Africa by U. Adophis
For birding it is best to go to KZN, around St Lucia.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Moremi Game Reserve by Georg Treptow
Hippos and baboons, honey badgers and elephants...also amazing.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4 days Ngorongoro & Serengeti
Everything was well organised by Robert.
Good price and a very good service!
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Chobe National Park by Georg Treptow
This is an amazing spot; crocs, hippos, eagles, zebras, lions, water buffalo, elephants, antilopes and much more ....they are all here.
US
Your recommendations were spot on
I wanted to send you a quick note of thanks for your help in planning a fantastic honeymoon. Your recommendations and information were spot-on.
Beho Beho and Baraza were fantastic. During our time at Beho Beho, we had the good fortune of meeting Sarah Bailey, wife of the late Christopher Bailey who originally developed the safari camp as a retreat for family and friends. She was full of stories and added immeasurably to the experience there, where it felt as if all guests were welcomed like family. The quality of the guiding at Beho Beho was excellent, and we enjoyed getting to know the guides and staff better by sharing stories during meals and relaxing in the common area over a game of snooker. We also enjoyed the variety of activities – from the walking safaris to numerous game drive destinations (Beho Beho River, Lake Manze, etc.) and the day trip to Lake Tagalala. We had the distinct pleasure of tracking and, ultimately, spotting a black rhino in the bush while on walking safari with Walter and Saning’o. Other guests had great things to say about their night out at “The Treehouse.” The staff at Baraza also went over and above to make sure that our time there was relaxing and enjoyable. In particular, the beach lunch was a wonderful treat. The experience at Baraza was a great taste of luxury after “roughing it” on safari.
Each location did a great job of trying to address Lynne’s dietary restrictions and was otherwise ready and willing to cater to pretty much any request, reasonable or otherwise.
Coastal Aviation is also to be recognized for their efforts. The flights ran smoothly, but what deserves additional comment is their help on ground transfers. Upon our arrival in Dar es Salaam, we were informed by the staff at the Royal Palm (now called the Serena) that they would be unable to accommodate us due to some government dignitaries who extended their stay. After dropping us off, the representative from Coastal checked back to make sure that check-in went smoothly. Seeing that there was a problem, the driver spoke with the front desk to ensure that alternative accommodations had been arranged and then transported us to the other hotel. Similarly, upon arrival back at Dar’s domestic airport from Zanzibar, the baggage attendant was quick to point out that he had called the shuttle bus driver for us so we didn’t resort to over-priced taxis for the transfer to the international airport.
In general, we were impressed with how seamlessly all of the transfers were handled, including those on Zanzibar. The drivers there took good care of us as well. One thing to note: Zanzibar airport requires paper tickets (or at least a copy of your itinerary) to move through security. The driver helped us get documentation from the Coastal Aviation office, but it might help to have copies of the confirmation from Coastal Aviation for travelers in the future.
All-in-all, Lynne and I came back from Tanzania with memories that will last a lifetime and have already begun thinking about our next safari holiday!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Kenya by Michael Colwell
This is somewhat difficult to assess as it was our first safari.