20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best honeymoon there could be
We went on our honeymoon with The Luxury Safari Company after being recommended by a friend if ours who have been on holiday with them before - we weren't disappointed, we still dream about it now.
We started in Botswana which was in green season, all that meant was that everything was half price, but we had exceptional game viewing, we saw everything and had some magical elephant experiences. We also walked, canoed and took a night drive where we saw porcupine.
We then moved onto Azura in Southern Mozambique which is out of this world - we've never seen a beach like it. Every arrangement went smoothly and every camp knew a little about what we liked and what we wanted.
Rose had also included a few honeymoon treats which we were most grateful for. We're dying to go back to Africa with Rose soon, maybe next year!
NL
35-50 years of age
Review about South Luangwa National Park by Stephen Eustace
This cannot really explain, it just took my breath away. HUGE heards of Zebra, HUGE heards of elephants, and some scary and excting close encounters with roaring lions!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent information and arrangements
Everything from start to finish was brilliantly organised. All the advice was spot on and choice of lodges, camps etc. exactly what we wanted.
CA
50-65 years of age
Review about South Luangwa National Park by Jim
Lots of wild life and I felt I was in the wild the whole time I was there.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Pleasant Surprise
We were recommended to Brian from a couple that had gone on a Safari with him for 17 days. I said to her, didn't you get bored? Her reply was " It wasn't long enough". I had called a friend of mine that had been on a Safari in the past and asked if her and her husband would go with us. Four of us planned the entire trip over the Internet with emails to Ecological Wilderness. The 15 day trip was just fabulous. After our experience with Brian (owner), I would book another trip with him immediately and do it all over again. We saw and met several other guides on our trip and I felt that Brian had such respect for the animals. His incredible knowledge had me asking him questions all the time. 15 days was not long enough.
US
35-50 years of age
It's hard to beat African wildlife, zero fences, the source of the Nile, and a torrential rainstorm.
While it was depressing to hear how four decades of war had decimated the local fauna, it was exhilarating to see wildlife rebounding at this preserve. We went without a guide and had a great time. We never spotted a lion, but we caught sight of just about everything else, from water buffalo to giraffes. A beautiful place.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about The Luxury Safari Company by Annie Joubert
Spot on recommendations and seamless on the ground travel arrangements - couldn't have gone any better!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about South Africa by jfcall1
South Africa is the premiere safari destination. The main reason is the density of the wildlife and the best safari lodges on the planet. I have been to 4+ lodges and the attention to detail, amazing service and knowledgeable staff stand out compared to Botswana or even Tanzania. I loved both but South Africa has this down to perfection.
The other main advantage are the large private reserves such as Timbivati and Sabi Sands. Limited to 2 vehicles per sighting, night game drives, going off-road and the ability to do bush walks set these destinations apart.
US
20-35 years of age
Review about Moremi Game Reserve by adoninger13
You won't miss out on any big game at Moremi! AND you get to check out the delta!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First time safari was a dream
We loved our first ever safari which was organised by Rose at The Luxury Safari Company. Having always wanted to go to Africa this was big trip for us, and as I explained to Rose we were used to travelling to very remote corners of India and South America, so wanted something off the beaten track and unique. She managed to provide this for us on every level - we started in Laikipia, at Tassia Lodge - wow, what a location to start in, we mostly walked here and got to know the bird life and local Masai community. The cultural experience there was completely authentic and felt very natural which we loved.
We then moved onto the Masai Mara, which we had been unsure about due to it being notoriously crowded - well we stayed at Richards Camp and had the most amazing four days game viewing without another soul in sight, we went into the Mara Reserve for one morning and didn't get it at all, there were minibuses everywhere. Returning to Richards Camp after that game drive was a relief - the staff there were also mostly local Masai and absolutely lovely, our guide Leng was charming and very knowledgeable.
We ended by flying (quite a mission) to Pemba Island near Zanzibar - gosh was it worth it, we stayed at Fundu Lagoon which was out of this world, and just as remote as we are used to - really is paradise on earth.
Despite some quite complicated routes everything was completely seamless which made us feel very comfortable, and all Rose's organisation and suggestions were spot on. We even had a private tour of the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage. We wouldn't hesitate to book with Rose again, in fact we wish she offered other continents!