Providential from start to finish
Meeting Tony on the flight to Uganda was the beginning of our great experience with Speke Uganda Holidays. How well we could work out the last minute details of payment was great evidence of a good business man who could also understand the unique circumstances of our very specialized package. The time in the Murchison Park was a great highlight for our group which needed this time to unwind from the intense time we had just come from in north west Uganda. Thanks for picking us up in the north and bringing us to the airport, with such a great times viewing such abundant and beautiful creations of God, who made all this possible.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The right choice to experience the real Africa
I first dealt with the team BIWAKWANGO in 2009, for a trip with my son in South Africa. The travel agency that I contacted organized his travels through it. We were a group of 8 people , and it is Thierry,the founder of BIWAKWANGO, who accompanied us.
After a visit in Johannesburg (the city center, Mandela house , Soweto ), we went to the Kruger Park. We stayed in two camps, different in their design and organization , which allowed us to have a different approach. We stayed in a private nature reserve bordering the Kruger Park. Our camp was reserved, so that the activities were organised according to the group's wishes.We did a few walking safaris, which allows to get closer to animals. During the fist one, we found ourselves about 30 meters away from a group of rinhoceros . Thrills guaranteed! The highlight of this trip was to introduce us to camps and private nature reserves off the beaten track, with a guide who adapted to our requests.
So I naturally thought of BIWAKWANGO when I wanted to experience Africa with my partner. I contacted Thierry asking him to organise a trip in Zambia , with a budget ceiling . As the period of the trip did not correspond to a trip listed in the catalog of BIWAKWANGO, Thierry set up a customized trip, reserving lodges, domestic flights, transfers between lodges, so we had nothing to organise on site and could completely enjoy the trip without any worries. As usual, Thierry found camps and lodges off the beaten track. It matched our expectations even if all of them were not of the same quality, we were well welcomed every time, and each had a paticularity which made it very nice.
This trip is certainly one of the most beautiful trips (if not the most beautiful trip) that I did. Only problem now is that I do not know how to offer a better trip to my companion!!
For those interested, check out the video on Daily Motion called "Safari Zambie Septembre 2011".
Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further information.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!!!
We spent 6 days through the Serengeti park and the NgoroNgoro crater, and we had the best trip of our life!! Everything was just perfect: detailed planning and organization with Roberto, nice and professional guide and driver, high quality accomodations in the midst of nature. We saw thousands of animals and all the Big 5!! The great migration is an unbelievable experience, and Savannah Explorer gave us the possibility to live it at its best!!!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Tanzania safari was a lifetime dream come true! What a FANTASTIC adventure!
Kambona cares that you get the most from your journey to experience the best of Northern Tanzania! My guide, James, was very reliable, punctual, spoke excellent English, super at spotting wildlife, and kept the safari cruiser in top form. The guides at the various sites told me I had an extraordinary driver/guide taking care of my interests, as many safari companies just dropped off their clients at each site, then took a break, not seeming to care about their customers' experience at that particular location. I am most thankful that I was with such a caring guide and travel company!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
great experience!
Great experience! I volunteered in a Moshi pre-school for 4 days prior to my safari and spent a few days in Zanzibar after it. Ibrah, the tour owner, arranged for everything in the three parts of my visit. It was safe and fun and I made great friends, both Africans and other travellers. The safari itself was amazing. The cook and driver were friendly and unflappable, and they were great at spotting animals. My friends and I opted for a less expensive experience, staying in tents. It was great. I was happily surprised that the campgrounds always had electricity for charging cameras. I definitely recommend Afrishare! I much preferred the safari to the few days in Zanzibar and if I could do it again, I would have skipped the Zanzibar visit.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Kruger tour
We (4 people, travelling from Kinshasa) took a customized three and a half day tour heading to the Kruger park through a scenic route. We planned everything on short notice and were pleased to find a very flexible and responsive interlocutor. Inside the park, we learned lots about wildlife thanks to passionate and knowledgeable Barney. Should I have to point out a downside, that would be little luck with the weather, but that's nothing the tour operator can do anything about... Go Fun Time Tours !
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
9-day Kruger Safari - exceeded expectations
Everything about this trip was superb. This was our first trip to Africa. We were there a month with the goal of seeing as many animals in the wild as possible, half in South Africa and half in Botswana. The three camps in the Kruger area were all different and provided a wide sampling of environments. We had expected many encounters, but everyday there seemed to be a special surprise. For example, we followed a leopard lead her cubs back to a kill, nurse and clean one, and then go to the kill where the other one was (Matswari). At another camp, we sat by a pride of 12 lions watching us watch them for more than half an hour, into the night when they got up and left, presumably to hunt (Rhino Post). At another, we found a cheetah in the grass, and after a few minutes, a cub sat up next to her (Honeyguide). I had expected to see antelopes, but very pleasantly surprised to see 14-15 different ones, getting pictures of 12 (small pocket guide helped). In addition to the big animals, the birds were magnificent, and I was able to identify 85 during the entire trip (another small pocket guide). The guides were excellent, helping identify the birds as well as the antelopes. Each prided himself on showing as much of his area as he could while we were there, and we got lessons on plants, tracks, and poop during walks. Food and service in all 3 camps was excellent. The travel arrangements to and from, and between camps was perfect. We have recommended this safari to a few others, and expect they may do it. If you want a sampling of everything wild in South Africa, this is the way to go!!
As a side note, we visited 3 camps in Botswana, two on different parts of the Okavango Delta (Footsteps and Gunns) and on one the Chobe River (Muchenje), that we arranged separately. These also were excellent and comparable to those in South Africa, and the totals of antelopes and birds was a combination of the two countries. I think Wild Africa Travel goes to Botswana as well, and based on what we experienced in Kruger, would recommend them to go anywhere.
We've been home almost a year, and we're still savoring and sharing all of it. Many thanks!
We're now considering returning to Africa next year (2015), this time to Zambia and Tanzania.
We'll definitely check what Wild Africa Travel Company does in those areas.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Choose Nature Travel Namibia!
Nature Travel Namibia is the best, from first email inquiry to first Black Rhino sighting in Etosha!
While planning our trip to Namibia I inquired with about ten different tour companies, all of which gave me confusing, brief responses that were not helpful, and then I inquired with Nature Travel Namibia and instantly knew that I had found the right tour company for us. Their response to my initial inquiry was prompt, thorough, and answered all of my questions in great detail and then some. We were instantly put at ease and knew we were in goods.
The tour itself also far surpassed our expectations. We did the 8-day Taste of Namibia Tour with Nick Buys, and it was spectacular. Nick was extremely knowledgeable, kind and professional. If birding is your thing than you would be hard pressed to find a better expert on the birds of Southern Africa than him. And his knowledge doesn't end there, he is a true naturalist and nature lover, and his upbringing in the Namibian bush has made him an expert on all things wild.
I truly cannot recommend Nature Travel Namibia more. We went to Namibia not knowing anyone or what to expect, and left eight days later with a true friend in Nick Buys, and a slew unbelievable stories to tell and photos to share of the beautiful country of Namibia.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing, wonderful and very romantic experience
I have been with Out In Africa Encounters near Phalaborwa, South Africa. The organization, the employees, the staff, the flying camp and the experience was amazing. I have never experienced such a "nature-near", adventurous and at the same time romantice trip. I hardly recommend Out In Africa Encounters and I am certain to go back on a trip with them!
THANK YOU FOR THAT WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
No doubt the most incredible way to experience Africa, its wildlife and its enviroment
No doubt the most incredible way to experience Africa, its wildlife and its enviroment.
Our tented camp was beautifully set within the bush. Right in the middle of 'Nowhere'. The pathways were lined with candles... the feeling of camp is hard to put into words. We woke up in the morning to the sounds of the bush coming alive. The birds, the horses, the Zebra.. you name it.
And we would fall asleep to the sound of Lions roaring! we saw the BIG 5 in a week.. (day trip to kruger included) The horses were great! very well kept, and cared for. Service and the people was very professional! THANK YOU OUT IN AFRICA ENCOUNTERS ....