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35-50 years of age
Review about Namib-Naukluft National Park by ~lustedtowander~
Rugged. Massive. It is sublime, to experience sunrise in the dunes. But step away from the sunrise crowds, and immediately one senses the weighty responsibility of survival in the Namib Naukluft. The adventure is in that risk, and the awareness of the desert subtlety. Wildlife exposes itself as rustles in the dark and morning tracks. There is much to be learned here.
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35-50 years of age
Review about Zambezi Region by ~lustedtowander~
This area is usually witnessed as a drive-through experience, as the road through the Zambezi Region splits it in half. But it is worth an extended layover, as one can have an old fashioned river safari experience. No crowds here!
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sameco Tours gave me a wonderful 70th birthday on safari in Africa
Traveling across the bush on the way to Masai Marah was how I spent my 70th birthday and it was the best celebration I ever had although no one knew it but me. Later in the day we saw all the important animals plus two that were rare. We ate a delicious buffet meal worthy of a party and stayed in rooms with all the amenities we needed and slept in luxury beds.
Our guide was named Eustace and his English was impeccable while he served us so very well from the North of Kenya to the Tanzania border. He educated us on Kenya and the animals and the culture. We felt very blessed to have him as our guide. He saw to it that we saw every animal visible to the human eye while keeping his eye on the challenging roads.
I hadn’t wanted a “canned safari.” By that I meant being herded onto buses and treated like tourists. Our safari was exactly what I wanted--small, personal, flexible and yet with attention to comfort. It was designed more for travelers than tourists which is how I see myself.
My regret is that I didn’t see Africa much sooner in my life before animals were put into reserves and domesticated. I was grateful that we did not happen across a kill nor did we see a single snake--both things I dreaded, but, after all, we were in Africa! That is the very thing to be expected.
I can’ t praise Sameco Tours enough and remained impressed from the personal pickup at the airport to the race to get me off earlier than the rest of the group at the end for my return to where I live in Bali.
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35-50 years of age
Review about Bwabwata National Park by ~lustedtowander~
Bwabwata is usually witnessed as a drive-through experience, as the road through the Zambezi Region splits it in half. But it is worth an extended layover!
Review about Etosha National Park by Steve
The uniqueness of the pan and the surrounding area - the wildlife and vegetation. Just amazing. The camping we did there was awesome as well. Totally unexpected and highly recommended.
Unparalleled beauty and excitement
My trip to the Zambezi Region was during my first visit to Africa and my first safari. The history and geography of the strip make it such an interesting and diverse place. Having a great guide helped a lot and I would definitely take another trip to the area!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A truly memorable, fun, action packed, educational safari!
Darren and Kate were extremely generous with pre departure information even including a reading list. Everything was very organised and not once did we have to "think" about logistics, meals...everything was superbly pre-organised. Nothing was ever a problem.
Review about Central Kalahari Game Reserve by prakaash.hari
Excellent..very wide.deception valley is ultimate..
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A small group tour that made us feel very welcome, through out the whole trip.
This trip was above and beyond what we expected and hoped for. Everything was well planned and everyone catered for. As we had a truck for transport most of the time wildlife viewing was outstanding. Seeing a small inside to the African schools and having local guides at various stops was an added bonus. Food was excellent as was the friendliness and knowledge of the tour staff. Care taken to keep hygiene standards high was much appreciated, avoiding any sickness etc.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Relaxed, extremely comfortable and informative trip in a lesser known part of Africa.
The trip through Botswana and Namibia was so interesting. Seeing those rolling sand dunes with their living heart, plants and small creatures. Seeing the changing landscape from sea to waterfall. The visions will always remain with me after the names drift off. The staff on the trip - Crusty the tour guide, Noel the truck driver (he was insistent it was NOT A BUS) and Michael the assistant - all knew so much of the surrounding country and exuded their love of this wild country. You will also never experience again those exceptional accommodation places. That was a REAL AFRICA experience.