SA
Unforgettable vacation
It's a bit late but better than never :)
I wanna thank you both for this unforgettable vacation.
the stay in Luxury apartments - Cape Town - was amazing. excellent place and location.
as for the other hotels on our way to the reserve, each one of them has it's own charm and yet all of them had great service, welcoming staff and tasty food....
But the best was for last with Pumba game reserve. we had the best days of our lives, good mood and good food.
My family and I, we appreciate everything you did for us to make our vacation in South Africa unforgettable.
I would definitely go back and for sure recommend you to everyone I know who wants to visit your beautiful country.
Just one more thing, concerning the white shark dive, it didn't happen due to bad weather and I was wondering how the refund will be done.
thank you again for everything
SG
Friendly, helpful, enjoyable, memorable!
Martin and his colleagues speak a multitude of languages and are the ones to go to for a warm welcome in East Africa. I had a great time touring Nairobi with them, showing me the best the city has to offer. I felt safe and happy touring with them.
ES
how my safari was
Overall we had a great trip. Special thanks to our guide Ayoub who was with us up to and including Dunia - he was knowledgable, friendly, helpfull and even spoke Spanish which made things a lot more relaxing for Mila.
Ngorongoro was spectacular with early morning mist later giving way to brighter weather, and many interesting game sightings.
After an interesting side-trip to Oldupai Gorge, we entered the Serengeti which was really beautiful. The early rains meant it was already quite green. We saw quite a lot of game, especially from Dunia, including a lot of the migration. Quite large herds of wildebeest were already moving south through the central Serengeti.
Only one small negative point about the first part of the trip. The vehicle did not have a pop-up roof, as we had been told, but instead one that had to be removed and put back. This could have been more of a problem than it was, as only on the last day at Dunia did we have strong sun - the rest of the time with this vehicle it was fairly cloudy.
When we got to Olakira we were afraid there might not be any wildebeest left north of the Mara river. However no sooner had we got to our tent on arrival when we had to literally "scramble" to the vehicles to race to a crossing which was taking place just in front of the camp. Later we saw two more crossings during our stay. In one of these we followed a large herd for some time as they moved along the river bank. Occasionally some would go down to the waters edge, only to go back again up the bank. Finally they decided to stop teasing us, and all charged across the river right in front of us.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The park of never ending experiences
I have traveled to this park over 20 different times over the last 10 years and really that should say it all!
Every time I go without a doubt I experience something new. This attests to the diversity of the park and the general quality of the guides available.
As a photographer, this is the park in which I have captured my most amazing shots! (Google Payam Mazloum Photography to see for yourselves).
As for accommodations, depending on how much you are willing to spend, there is a large variety of quality locations, but regardless of where you stay, the safari experience will be consistently amazing.
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Kruger National Park never disappoints!
After many visits to Kruger in the past 6 years, I can honestly say that no matter what time of year or which season, Kruger never disappoints in the opportunity to see an abundance of wildlife in their most natural state. Every trip had certain highlights - on my most recent trip in March, because of the arrival of the rains, we saw lots of young babies of many species. It was quite a delight. Whether doing a self-drive through the park or using the services of the restcamps or independent operators, one will be able to experience the opportunity to see life and death in its most basic form. I also appreciate the courteousness of other Kruger visitors and park staff. There is something magical about an African safari and Kruger Park is certainly one of the best managed in the world. I will be back again!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Rhino Sanctuary
Ol Pejeta Conservancy offers a unique experience. It holds the largest protected area for the nearly extinct White and Black Rhinos. It is also possible to spot the Big 5 and visit and feed the resident blind Rhino and the Chimpanzees. I have visited Ol Pejeta 6 times already and would recommend it for those looking to see the exciting wild animals of Kenya without the hoard of tourist cars as you would find in other parks.
It is a very accessible park and tourists can stay in a wonderful lodge within the park that offers delicious food, entertainment and an authentic Kenyan experience.
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about South Africa by sharonpe
The conservation initiatives of the South Africans are well known and respected around the world. I have been in safaris in two other continents and they have not been as well organized and considerate of the wildlife. Everyone knows about the "Big Five", but there is a great respect for many of the other species with a clear objective to minimize animal-human conflict as much as possible while also confronting the very real and dire issue of poaching. The diversity of wildlife, as well, make the safari experience in Kruger a fascinating and amazing experience. Don't forget to bring your camera - you will have ample opportunity to take great shots! In terms of hotels and restaurant services, SA offers very good value for tourists. The standards are very high and the South Africans are very friendly people.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Kenya by Saloni
Safari in Kenya feels authentic, unlike many other safari destinations such as South Africa, India or Thailand. Animals are not tagged, so the search for them feels exciting and real. The parks are designed to protect the animals from overexposure to tourist cars and an effort to preserve the natural feel for their habitat is evident.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience ever!
Odyssey Safaris gets my highest recommendation, especially if you have James (Kiarie) as your driver/guide. Booking was easy, thanks to an efficient staff. Mark responded quickly to all our many questions, and Beatrice (in Kenya) was invaluable in helping prepare for the trip. The safari exceeded our highest expectations. Nothing is better than seeing wild animals in their natural habitat! Our driver/guide Kiarie took excellent care of us, making sure that all our needs were met, and was very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. We appreciated being in a small group of four as it made our experience far better than being in a larger group. The lodges we stayed in were very good, as was the food. We've traveled with tours before and have to say that this was the best of the best. We hope to return to Kenya next year and if we do, we definitely will book with Odyssey and ask for Kiarie! Ten stars all the way around.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical Zambia
Many thanks to Rose who organised our trip to Zambia. This was a 50th Birthday holiday and we had never been on safari, so needed lots of guidance. We told Rose roughly what we would like to do and she suggested several options. Every question we emailed was answered the same day. She helped us every step of the way; booking flights, hotels, transfers and also couriers through airports when needed. This was very useful and fast tracked! Rose arranged Tongabezi Camp in Livingstone for three days for the Victoria falls. Then onto Lower Zambezi to Baines and Sausage Tree camp for four days in each. All had lovely staff with professional and knowledgeable guides. We did canoeing, fishing, went on lots of game drives, sunrise/sunset boat cruises and learnt so much about animal life, and Zambia. Everything was magical, luxurious and went very smoothly. We highly recommend Rose and The Luxury Safari Company. Thanks again.