PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
we enjoyed our trip
Fantastic fantastic and fantastic are three words that describe this agency. Our planning process was very very smooth as the agent had excellent knowledge of the region. Our travel agent was always available in the process. Upon arrival we were greeted by well read guides and experienced drivers. They were extremely courteous and informative and went out of the way to make our trip memorable. Each and every transfer was on time and perfect. Hotels recommended were fantastic one of a kind.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very pleasured
From start to finish it was a pleasure working with the this African Budget safari travel company team. They tailor made our honeymoon trip to Tanzania and worked with us to make an unforgettable experience and stay at the top hotels and safari lodges with every detail looked after and every connection smooth and easy. We plan on using this company again when our travel plans include Africa.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
it was well planned..
Our trip to Tanzania was planned and booked through this Africa Budget safari tour operator. After lots of discussion and planning we spent 6 days in safari, and 5 days in Zanzibar island. Mr.Ally did a great job helping plan everything. Food, Driver and vehicle was superb.
Overall, it was a great vacation.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
This trip was one that I had dreamt about
I booked the 10 days safari including the zanzibar island. This trip was one that I had dreamt about doing for a very long time, and with the incredible assistance of this Fantastic safari company this truly was a trip of a lifetime. Remarkable in every way. Thank you all for a truly fantastic experience.
Great Trip - Can't Wait To Go Again!
Enjoyed a wonderful 8-day Kenyan Safari with three friends in March 2015 which was booked by Jacinta Amina at Breezy Tours & Travel. First night was in Nairobi followed by two nights at Elephant Bedroom Camp, a luxury tented camp in northern Kenya that was absolutely my favorite and I could have stayed there the whole time! Next a night in Proini Rhino Camp, the most primitive of the camps, with an exciting bushwalk accompanied by the Maasai Warriors and a game drive in an open side vehicle with a stop for “sundowners” at sunset. Then on to Sarova Lion Hill Lodge at Lake Nakuru for two nights to see the flocks of flamingos and enjoy the nightly local entertainment. Our last camp was Sarova Mara Game Camp in Maasai Mara ~ wow! Lions, leopards, cheetah, elephants, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, wildebeest…you name it they had it! Our drive Peter Wainaina was exceptional and helped us get to all the right spots for the very best photos. The only issue we experienced was half of the payment for the hot air balloon safari portion of our trip was Enjoyed a wonderful 8-day Kenyan Safari with three friends in March 2015 which was booked by Jacinta Amina at Breezy Tours & Travel. First night was in Nairobi followed by two nights at Elephant Bedroom Camp, a luxury tented camp in northern Kenya that was absolutely my favorite and I could have stayed there the whole time! Next a night in Proini Rhino Camp, the most primitive of the camps, with an exciting bushwalk accompanied by the Maasai Warriors and a game drive in an open side vehicle with a stop for “sundowners” at sunset. Then on to Sarova Lion Hill Lodge at Lake Nakuru for two nights to see the flocks of flamingos and enjoy the nightly local entertainment. Our last camp was Sarova Mara Game Camp in Maasai Mara ~ wow! Lions, leopards, cheetah, elephants, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, wildebeest…you name it they had it! Our drive Peter Wainaina was exceptional and helped us get to all the right spots for the very best photos. The only issue we experienced was half of the payment for the hot air balloon safari portion of our trip was NOT paid to the vendor, so only 2 of the 4 travelers were able to experience what should have been the highlight of our trip, and then it took Breezy Tours & Travel almost two months to wire the appropriate refund, but it was finally received along with repeated apologies. Bottom line – great trip and I can’t wait to go again!
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent and professional safari with a passion for photography
After a safari in Namibia, we desired to visit Malawi and Zambia. Friends suggested us Africa Wild Truck organization. Mr. Stefano Pesarelli and his wife Francesca Guazzo, italians by origin, are extremely professional guides and they know and love very well these countries where they live, so they are full experienced in organizing excellent safaris. In addition, on photography, Stefano is a professional photographer and his suggestions and advices are very helpful to partecipants that wants to improve with their cameras. We spent 10 wonderful days, elapsed too soon and i am sure with no doubtour next trip to Africa will be with Africa Wild Truck, possibly in Mozambique.
We were (10 of us) thrilled with our Kruger experience. It was certainly the highlight of our trip.
Well everything worked out so well and we agreed it was one of best experiences we have had. To see those amazing animals and birds in their natural surroundings and just going about their business was amazing to see. The guides were terrific and very knowledgeable and how they could drive and look out for animals at the same time really amazed us. The accommodation was above our expectations and the food - well it was first class (good on you cooks!) Moses was a great organiser and carried us safely from Johannesburg. FJ and Matthew were fantastic guides. Elsabe was very attentive to our needs when booking the trip. All in all a wonderful experience, and thanks to everyone. I forgot to mention Outlook Lodge - it was excellent and meals also great.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
"Awesome Safari Experience!"
I took a safari with my husband and my 6 year old daughter. John and Anthony were extremely helpful and knowledgable. They made us feel as if we were part of the family. The people we met did not treat us as foreigners, they treated us like friends visiting. Other travelers I spoke with talked of villagers charging them for a simple photo. We were invited into their homes. I had such a wonderful experience, I cannot wait until we go again and this time volunteer at an orphanage through Open Africa Safaris. I highly recommend Open Africa Safaris to any traveler who wish to get not only the real Adventure experience, but also the best service in general.
Wildlife extravaganza at Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Having started our South African Holiday with a Great White Shark cage diving trip, followed by Whale watching from our hotel balcony in Hermanus, our four days at Sabi Sands Game reserve had a lot to live up to.
We need not have worried, from the moment that we were picked up at Hoedspruit airport by a very friendly courier, everything exceeded our expectations.
A quite long, dusty journey was frequently interspersed with sightings of various animals expertly spotted by the driver who slowed down when he could to give us the best possible sighting
Our Journey also took us through many villages, which given that we were heading for a four day stay in beautiful accommodation was a humbling experience.
Despite the poverty there were smiling faces everywhere, and washing lines full of beautifully clean coloured clothing which formed an almost rainbow like illumination against the sandy earth and concrete block dwellings.
On arrival at Sabi Sands we were given a warm welcome with refreshments and hot wet flannels to freshen our faces, this became the norm for all returns from the bush.
Our lodge was situated in a beautiful position overlooking the large Water hole/lake and already Hippopotamus were in full view from our verandah,
However we had little time to settle at that time as we were given the opportunity to head straight out on our first safari within the hour!
The guests were divided into three groups and and each group had its own Ranger and Tracker, Our guide was Ryan and his tracker was De'beer. Over the next four days their knowledge, humour, and patience made for one of the most stunning experiences of our lives.
We had incredibly close views of Rhino, Elephant, Water Buffalo, Giraffe, and various other animals, but the highlight for me was the opportunity to view close up at least four different Leopard which seemed totally at ease in the presence of the land rover, however Ryan made it very clear that the animal must be given total respect with no sudden movement or noise, and keeping firmly in our seats. despite this i managed some stunning photographs which i will treasure forever.
The only animal of the " Big Five" we didn't see was the Lions. this was unusual but apparently the pride had moved across the boundary into another reserve and Etiquette deemed that it was not correct to encroach onto another reserve.
This was no problem to me, but there were murmuring of discontent from others, but hey, you're on safari, Wild animals don't turn up to order,
All meals were eaten communally on the decking overlooking the lake, apart from a barbecue which was cooked for us out in the bush one evening and was a wonderful surprise , We ate beside a roaring fire with traditional African singing competing with the calls of the Hyenas and owls (absolutely magical) The standard of food was excellent throughout the whole stay.
All in all i would recommend Sabi sands game reserve to anyone looking for a first experience of African safari. I'm sure there are more rugged and wild Safari experiences, but if you want excellent accommodation and food, coupled with a truly memorable Wildlife experience provided by funny but very knowledgable guides, who have the animals welfare at heart first and foremost, then this could be the safari destination for you.
Review about North Luangwa National Park by michael heyns
Very poor destination for a self travler. Needed a guide in the park. Felt like a military excursion with a armed guard in my vehicle. Not pleasant at all. If you visit Zambia, give North LUangwa a definite skip.