20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Safe and Fun Safari!
I wanted to see the Great Migration at the Mara and it had been on my bucket list for so long that I had very high expectations of the trip. Flash Mc Tours helped me plan a hassle free tour of the Mara. I had a truly awesome time and did not have to worry about anything during the entire trip. As a single woman traveler, safety was my utmost concern, and the Mc Tours team ensured that I felt safe throughout the journey. The lodge where we were put up was neat and clean and the food very tasty! All in all, an enjoyable memory!
great personalized service
My husband and I just spent a week in Tanzania and wanted some physical activity as well as the usual safari experience. Kilidove arranged a day where we did a short hike to a spectacular waterfall and visited a small coffee making operation en route to make our own coffee from scratch.
Our guide went out of his way to make sure we set the pace. The hotels are so nice that it is nice to spend some time enjoying their amenities as well as traveling through the park. We were very happy with the base hotel in Arusha, Planet Lodge - very pretty, great food and excellent service.
I highly recommend Kilidove.
Nancy
Mbarara, Uganda
Review about Sabi Sand Game Reserve by Walter Lichtenberger (MosSixtieOne)
Very big chance to meet the big five. Only guided tours possible, but in the middle of the bush. Top service and luxurious accommodation. Absolutely unforgettable experience.
Nowhere you get closer to wild animals and specially predators. Highly trained ranchers and trackers.
Review about Kruger National Park by Walter Lichtenberger (MosSixtieOne)
Take a lot of time, drive carefully and follow strongly all the rules. Enyoj the largest game reserve in South Africa. May you will see the big five?
Review about Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve by Walter Lichtenberger (MosSixtieOne)
Self driving through the game reserve. guided safaris possible. Take your time.
Review about Addo Elephant National Park by Walter Lichtenberger (MosSixtieOne)
Large elephant herds, predators, giraffes, zebras, warthogs and others. Self driving through the game reserve. Follow the safety rules.
Amazing landscape with a lot of not dangerous animals
Exciting landscape with strongly changing weather conditions showing a beautiful light with all shapes.
It is in some places possible to get out from the car to enjoy zebras, giraffes, ungulates, baboons and many others. Very family friendly.
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Augrabies Falls NP always worth a visit
Our six days stay in Augrabies Falls National Park was the fourth visit to that fantastic wilderness area. It was in winter 1990 when we explored the park the first time with our kids. We were overwhelmed by the beauty of this arid, moon like desert region. Only two years in 1992 later we returned once more with our kids. Our two sons travelling alone at this time paid the park a visit again in 1996. My wife's and my third visit was in October 2011. The many attractions of the park had not lost their appeal to us. So we decided to come back again in April 2015. When we had to leave we were as satisfied with our experiences as ever. The autumn weather was perfect, warm, but not too hot, at night cool, but not yet extremely chilly like in winter. Our chalet with a view (a little bit more expensive) and the outside fireplace for the braai were cleaned every day by the friendly staff. We were a bit disappointed at first that there was no shadow roof over our stoep, so we had to retreat into our air-conditioned chalet during the day at full sunlight. But in the end this did not annoy us very much because on most days we left the chalet after breakfast early in the morning and returned only in the late afternoon just in time to light the braai-fire. Apart from the torching sun there is another good reason to enjoy the meals inside the chalet. There are a lot of baboons wandering around the restcamp always in search of food and the opportunity to steal. They are not at all afraid of humans, are extremely fast to grab what they can find on a table and run away leaving the cursing victims helplessly behind. Especially people on the campsite are at risk as we have witnessed. The restaurant is good although we prefer self-catering, the store next to the restaurant is well equipped, prices of course a bit higher than in an ordinary supermarket. Access boardwalks to the various viewpoints along the Orange River Gorge and the waterfall are well kept and safe, even for smaller children. People who like hiking are recommended to explore the park on foot (with sturdy hiking boots !) on the 6 km long Dassie Trail, normally an easy path, but on quite a few sections one has to climb over rocks which can be tricky. At the age of 70 we did well but had to be very cautious not to do a false step. The trail on which we had hiked every stay since 1990 rewards you with awesome views into the gorge, the landscape and Moon Rock. Totally different but also fascinating is Ebony Trail, a 3 km circle trail along small creeks through dense forest where Vervet Monkeys will watch all your movements. To walk on top of Moon Rock is also a must.
The Park has an extensive net of gravel roads, suited for sedans especially when travelling to Moon Rock, the exceptional viewpoints Ararat and Oranjekom, Swartrante and Echo Corner above the shore of the Orange River. People who want to see more of the park are recommended to take the circle road westward from Swartrante to the most remote picnic site of the park Af en Toe. The whole additional trip is about 70 km. It can be done by Sedan but I would prefer a 4x4 or at least a vehicle with high clearance. You will see Giraffes, Gemsbok, Klipspringer, Eland, Zebra, Dassies, Baboons, Ostrich, Martial Eagles, Fish Eagles, weaver birds, the rare Nile Monitor (if you are very lucky), nice flowers not only in spring, but also in autumn. Wildlife of course cannot be compared with Parks like Kruger, but the lack of the really dangerous animals allows you to leave the vehicle without taking the risk of getting mauled to death by a hungry lion. I would like to add a remark on Giraffes and Quiver Trees:
Trees in the arid Kalahari are rather small. Giraffes obviously prefer larger ones. They have become a problem in Augrabies Falls NP because they used to browse a lot on the Quiver Trees which do not tolerate this and die. That's why the Park management has fenced in a large area in the remote western part of the Park to protect this beautiful succulent species. So the giraffes had to move to other places in the park where they can find only smaller trees. Some bigger trees grow near permanent water streams like the ones on the Ebony Hiking Trail in an area which is not suited for giraffes.
Conclusion:
Augrabies Falls NP offers far more than a quick look at the Waterfall. Take your time and stay a couple of days. You will not be disappointed.
Review about South Africa by Walter Lichtenberger (MosSixtieOne)
There are many different stunning game reserves. Some are very dangerous and you have absolutely to keep you on the safety rules. If you follow this rules, you will have an unforgettable experience.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible honeymoon in the pearl of afric
We have plannend our fantastic honeymoon together with Innocent Manda! Communication by email was easy, Innocent responded quickly and completely to al my questions. In kampala we met Innocent and Bosco, our driver. Bosco was great: a nice guy, trustful, polite and he probably knows everything about uganda and the wildlife!our 4x4 was spacious and we had a sunroof to see the annimals the best.bosco took very good care about the car, he even washed the car often.
Thanks again Innocent for our memorable honeymoon!you take really took care of everything!i certainly would recomment Pearls Afric Tours and Travel to everybody.
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