Review about South Africa by Anne Lester Papadaki
Since this was my first safari experience and I had the great fortune of staying at Tintswalo, Idube, and Lukimbi; three very different lodges. I fell in love with game reserves and photographing animals. I loved being able to interact with various cultures, just learning basic greetings and getting to use them. Even down to the various drivers who took me from lodge to lodge and to the airport: so many unique people who were easily willing to share their knowledge and pride in South Africa. It just kept getting better! And I would like to add that the admin staff were all very professional and helpful in securing last minute transportation. Many more good things to say.....fabulous experience.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing places, friendly and helpful staff
We booked a trip in Namibia for 4 people. Everything went perfectly well. The places we went to were just amazing. We always got quick and helpful answers from our contacts at Giltedge Africe (formerly Southern Africa Travel).
I would definitely recommend to travel with them
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Safari, Great Service, Great Value
Asili Explorer is one of the best tour operations I've had the pleasure of being with. I have been in 14 countries in Africa and more in Asia and this was one of the best, most professional experiences I've had. Everything was either as described or better, on time, on schedule and super professional. The guide, Joe is extremely knowledgable on the terrain and flora and fauna. The places we stayed were lovely and the Safari on the whole was much cheaper than comparable safaris. Asili is also Tanzanian and locally owned, which is where your money should go, not to the Multi-National Safari companies.
Going with Asili again is a priority for me and my family.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Experience - Top Organization
It was perfectly organized. All information was shared in advance and the support from the team in the office was perfect. They answered all questions and offered easy & fast solution to any problem.
Simon (the guide) was extremely nice with interesting stories to share and great knowledge of the wildlife. He was always on time, well organized and reliable. In addition, Simon was a great cook!! We really enjoyed our breakfast and diners ;-)
Last but not least: we saw the most amazing animals!!! For a 3 days safaris during a heat wave (37°C: animals tend to hide in such circumstances), it was really a gift to be able to see that much. Some people will say it is luck, but I think is also relates to the guide. He knew his stuff ;-)
Thanks you Simon and Wild Wings Safaris team! We really enjoyed ourselves!!
Elise & Jean-Baptiste
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
From airport pick up at Kilimanjaro till drop after 6 nights, everything was very well planned.
Good vehicle, knowledgable guide cum driver, excellent administrative support from main office & all arrangements made according to the agreement made the trip memorable.
RU
Wonderful experience
Dear Amani tours! Thank you very much for the organization of our 3-day Selous safari! Everything was perfect! We liked it very much. Our guide Daniel, the driver, the chef did their job very well. They were very helpful and nice, they really cared about us and tried to do everything to make us feel comfortable and excited.
So, we will recommend your company to our friends.
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Adventure backpackers was great, affordable but great quality trips and really friendly staff. :)
Super good company with really friendly and helpful staff. I joined one of their trips (to lake Magadi) which was a lot of fun!! And i got help from Adventure backpackers group with other things too, like finding a children's home where i could volunteer and live in after the trip. Thank you for everything!! :)
UA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari experience
Driver was really professional. I think, thanks to him we saw "Big 5" and a lot of other animals. he has stopped the car in good places, that is why photoshoots were perfect.
Food was well prepared, and our table was served the first amog other ones.
Tent was not perfect, but I think such experience was usefull and interesting.
thanks for the organization, help and you professionalism!
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
100% perfect safari experience
We spent 5 days in Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire.
Organisation was perfect (Thanks Mike) and our driver-guide SULE was the best. He showd us every animal , give us a lot of information about them. A dream come true, to see Serengeti with theese beautiful people. All of my childhood me and my brother wathced that documentaries about Africa, Serengeti and the animals now we could see them in real life. Thank you for this, you are a really professional team and company.
Also i have to mention about Roderig the chef. I was a bit afraid from the food part, but he made us really delicious food and suprised us every day with something new.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice guide, the jeep could be better
We had a week safari in Tanzania on Dec 2015. Our guide was excellent, italian speaking, very nice. The tour was ok, the jeep could be much better, it was old and not really comfortable for 8 days of safari. A couple of times we had some mechanical problems and we had to stop waiting for the repairs. I understand that this can happen but probably this jeep needs to be replaced.
Picnic lunch every day (except one) is repetitive and unappetising, at the end we preferred fruit and biscuits.
The first safari days we managed to get in the parks just around noon and this means seeing the park during the hottest hours of the day. Furthermore, the arrival in the various lodge took place in the late afternoon letting us run to take a shower and go to dinner. Probably a better organization of the journey and the travel time would have made us visit the parks at their best and enjoy a little relaxation once you get to the accommodations.
Again: our guide Peta was fantastic, we saw lots of animals.