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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome adventure
What makes this company great is the people that run it. The main man, George, was most accommodating, communicated well and remained agile as we wished to change our previously agreed itinerary at the last second. We had done multiple safaris before getting to Tanzania so we grew tired of it and since we originally had planned on doing 5 more days of safari we asked if we could change it up. George gave us options to choose from which included staying with a Masai tribe as well as hunting with the bushmen. We opted to do both since we were craving new experiences and adventure instead of sitting in a truck for 8 hours looking at animals. Both were amazing experiences and highlights of the trip. Since there was an obvious language barrier between the Masai/bushmen/locals and us, we needed a translator and a guide. This is where George delegated Gidion to hang around with us for the duration of our trip and make sure we are happy and comfortable. Not enough words could explain how awesome Gidion is but we are now friends and will keep in touch. Every night after our excursions, George and Gidion would buy us dinner and ask how it is going and how can they can make the experience better. The customer service was phenomenal, I highly recommend and will be back.
Elela provides a truly different, authentic outdoor safari experience.
This is for all those who are not contend just sitting in a car looking at animals but who want to be out there on foot to see and hear animals up close. I learned to view the veld with completely new eyes. Hearing a lion when you are walking is an incredible experience. On this course all your senses are engaged: listening to the crunch of your own foot steps, listening to birds, following your guides ( as quietly as possible) in single file, feeling the sun on your body and the grass swishing against your legs, and the breeze on your face. You are up and out there when the sun rises and see the veld at its most beautiful. And all the while you learn about the animals and their habitat. I loved every second of this special break. Highly recommended!!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The most informative and expertly conducted tour I have ever undertaken.
The pickup from Rockmerchie Camp was well marshalled and expertly commenced, the onward safari exceeded all expectations and the competence and knowledge of the guides was superb. The establishment of the evening camps at the end of each day were a joy to be involved in and ALL the staff were extremely friendly and sensitive to all our wants. The whole trip was expertly marshalled by Mark the lead guide and his assistant Campbell and the evening meal conversations were invigorating and amusing at all times besides being informative on a variety of subjects ranging from history to mechanics with all the party involved.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible, Fantastic, Wonderful - The perfect way to experience Kruger!
If you are thinking about an all inclusive Safari tour of Kruger, look no further!
Chris not only designed and built a unique and one of the best vehicles for viewing game, he is also a fantastic host, guide and gifted cook.
I had never been on Safari or to Kruger/SA before and from being picked up in Jo'Berg to the final game drive, I could not have asked for a better experience.
Truck Norris alone is worth choosing Armadillo as the windows are huge - ideal for photographers - and the elevated position means you have an unrivalled view of nature; there are drinks in a refridgerated cooler, you can read up on the park, game, tracking while crusing along with lots of space to enjoy the ride.
I have to say I enjoyed the tour so much that I have told my parents they must go with Chris and am hopeful of engineering a way to come back again soon!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
perfect.
nice people. good activities and perfect room. i would like come again with this operator.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing experience, a personal service that met every expectation , from the beach to the bush !
I chose to organise my trip to Tanzania through Ubon Safaris, after being recommended to them by a friend.
I was not disappointed. Directors Umang and Beena have a very hands on approach in creating an itinerary for your holiday using their wealth of experience of what the country has to offer.
I wanted to relax for a week before going on safari so Umang suggested a visit to Zanzibar which was amazing. I was met by someone at the airport and taken to a beautiful hotel in the centre of historic Stonetown , spending 2 days exploring this fastinating town before spending the rest of the week at a quiet beach retreat in the north of the Island. I was then ready for what the second part of my trip had in store.
Umang suggested , that as I had been on two safaris before that I found to be a little impersonal and over crowded , we should head to the Ruaha National Park and stay at Tandala Tented camp at the edge of the park. It was a revelation , since I think in all the game drives we did we only came across a couple of other vehicles a day , and our driver and guide knew exactly how to make the most of each days adventure.
Plenty of lions , leopards, cheetahs , elephants , hippos , and a ringside seat watching two female lionesses stalk and bring down a buffalo. Not to mention the biggest python I have ever seen, and that was just in one day !
The camp at Tandala was beautifully equipped and the food and the hosting from Dionysia and John was first class. We were able to watch dozens of elephants come into the camp to drink at the waterhole as we ate dinner. A glorious location, a brilliant holiday and and experience I won't forget in a hurry.
So if you are looking to visit this part of the world , give Umang and Beena a call and they can talk you through exactly how to get the best out of your holiday for the budget you have. Umang even picked me up from the airport and made the effort to make sure that every detail was covered. This is not just a business to them , they love showing other people the heart and soul of Africa that continues to captivate them both.
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
great service great guidance excellent experience
Firstly the people at "It Started in Africa" Office is amazingly helpful and good at understanding your needs. The people we met in Tanzania was also terrific. Especially our guide "Anthony Sillo" was expert at what he was doing, we kind and full of knowladge about the area and the animals. If you have a chance to ask for the guide definetly I recommend him. We went for 6 days(2,5 days in Serengeti) but if you have time try to spend more time at amazing Serengeti.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Let's dive into the magic
Natureways Tamarind Canoe Safari can't be described in few sentences, but I'll try. The exeprience is permeated by a supernatural atmosphere, that I have never even imagine to experience. It's really just you and nature: the river, bird singing and animals. Paddling through the small channels is one of the highlights, to the extent that we named a channel "paradise channel", since it really matched with our concept of Eden. Besides the wonderful natural experience it provides, the guides are wonderful and gentle people, with true experience, knowledge, love for their job, and even surprising cooking skills! The camp-equipment was nice and quite new, and we also felt safe on the stable canoes. We will undoubtedly reccomend Natureways Tamarind Canoe Safari to every nature-and-adventure-loving person!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
3 week bespoke camping trip into Kaokoland, NW Namibia
Having been on Wild Dog Safari’s (WDS) 23 day African Odyssey in 2009 my wife and I wanted to do something more adventurous. After extended discussions involving Liz, the boss of WDS, and Tuhafeni, the same guide as we had for 2 weeks of our 2009 trip, we had a plan. A 3 week private camping tour with Tuhafeni as our guide/driver, travelling North West through Kaokoland up to Camp Synchro on the Kunene River. We would round off with a few days in Etosha.
Kaokoland is an awe inspiring area, vast nearly empty land, hauntingly beautiful desert and mountains dissected by huge ephemeral river beds where we saw desert elephants, rhino, giraffes and the enormous fresh paw prints of a lion which chose to keep a low profile! How the Himba manage to survive in this parched land is incredible.
Tuhafeni never ceased to amaze with his knowledge, enthusiasm, and incredible eyesight! Nothing was too much trouble going out of his way to make the holiday an amazing experience. Despite the lack of shops (only 2 opportunities to stock up provisions in the 1st 2 weeks!) food was plentiful and well prepared, usually cooked over our camp fire. Salads, meat and yoghurts were kept fresh in a small fridge on board our Land Rover. Tent was spacious, well ventilated and pitched in under 5 minutes.
From start to finish everyone in the company was so helpful. We were treated more like friends than clients. An amazing trip. We will be back!
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Thanks for the excellent safari
We had safari with "Wild Safaris and travel" in at least 3 national parks - Maasai Mara, Nakuru and Naivasha and everywhere we had a wonderful time. We want to thank our drivers, who are big professionals. In all national parks we saw as much animals as possible, a lot of interesting animals behavior and even very rare animals for example leopard.
So, we really recommend this company if you are planning to go to Kenya