CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great trip
This was our first trip to Africa and we did not really know what to expect. Overall, other a few minor glitches (stuff happens, like vehicle breakdowns), the experience was seamless from being greeted at the airport on arrival in Victoria Falls to being met prior to departure from Maun at the end. Essentially, the ground reps looked after getting us around in Zimbabwe and Botswana, and we felt safe the whole time. The two main accommodations (Khulu Ivory and Chobe Elephant Camp) that Thierry booked us into were amazing. Great staff and food and lots of wild life. The third (Oddballs) was probably more rustic than I would have chosen in retrospect, but it was still an enjoyable experience. Overall Thierry spent time to take our interests into account and design a semi-custom itinerary that met our desires. I would definitely use his services again.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional organisation providing a wonderful travel experience
Cuan made himself available to answer all our questions and make suggestions for the trip. He kept us up to date with bookings etc. In Africa we were met and transferred to all our locations. The quality and variety of accommodation was superb. There were many opportunities to see animals in their natural environment with excellent guides. The service in both Australia and Africa was outstanding.
IL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari, great guides, excellent organization
This safari was everything we expected, and more. Our guides were very knowledgeable and extremely nice and fun to be with. We felt safe the whole way, even when the weather wasn't good and the water was choppy. The Zambezi Classic Short was just the right length of time canoeing, and we were happy we didn't opt for a shorter excursion. Doing a semi-participatory safari rather than a luxury one was also a good choice. Helping to set up camp, cook, wash etc., was a wonderful experience for us. We were a group of 5 women with varying dietary needs. Natureways catered to most of our needs.
We also used Natureways to book our activities in Victoria Falls. Kelly-Anne was always promptly responsive and gave us excellent advice, as well as booking everything we asked for and greatly facilitating our trip.
Overall we had a great time and highly recommend this outfit for a canoe safari on the Zambezi, or any other needs in Zimbabwe.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good care from beginning to end and worderful travel
Elisante was a good travel agent, he did a travel for us with our ideas.
And the price was competitive.
From first travel day the personal atencion was perfect, with drivers, guides...
100% recomended
AR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
100% Satisfaction!!!
Besides encountering wildlife, which is the first picture that comes up to your mind when you think of a Safari, a game drive, etc. You have to be surrunded by the best Safari team. That is, Iris, Nikita, Rosie and best driver ever, dear James.
I felt absolutely taken care of by these people at totally different times and situations.
Iris is the manager and she was very dedicated to her business, in the matters of customer satisfaction, right from the beggining, we could comunicate and she understood and fulfil every single request of mine.
Nikita was ever kind and service at her best, she was available any time of the day and totally took care of me while in Arusha Town.
I have to say I have built an excellent relationship with driver James, not only because he is very passionate with his job, and truly a hard working man. He was always ready to fulfil all my safari adventure desires. I do miss James. He is not the driver you find on every trip. He made sure I could get my "Big Fives" list completed. Amazing!!!
If you make it to the lovely Coffee farm, you will encounter Rosie, best cook and friendly person, striving to learn spanish at every moment.
Besides Lodges and specially tented camps, which were absolutely amazing to experience and stay at, I totally can say that if this team was not there, you could not have the best experience out of a Safari.
It has been a lifetime experience and I do not regret a little bit of it. Wonderful, Just wonderful!
Thank you guys!!!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Trip and Great Guides!
We arrived in Tanzania after 23+ hours of flying. My husband’s suitcase arrived but mine did not. Mark met us at the airport and I was rather upset, his confident demeanor immediately calmed me down. Not only did Mark spend days tracking down my suitcase, it was delivered to me at a Masai Village.
Mark and Justin are knowledgeable, kind, funny, charming and can spot a lion miles away. They did everything to make us comfortable and happy. Most importantly, the sheer vastness and beauty of the landscape is breath taking and the animals were unbelievable. It was not only the trip of a lifetime but it was just a fantastic experience all around. I dream of going back to Africa!
SI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great African experience with Blue Crane Safaris
Great trip in Africa ! Our 14 days Self drive trip from Windhoek to Victoria Falls has ended a few day ago and we had to write this review to share the great experiance we had. After we had checked a lot of offers for our holidays - traveling through Namibia to Botswana and than Victoria Falls we had chosen Blue Crane Safaris and that was for sure the best possible decision. They offered good price, they responded to all of our emails in very short term, they suggested what to visit, which roads shall we take and many many more. They had really helped us a lot. When my son was sick almost in the middle of the desert they gave us all the informations about the nearest doctor and helped us organize meeting with the doctor. The next thing is the car we get... It was almost brand new car. Really great car for driving across gravel roads. Not to mention accomodations which was all above our expectations. We choose medium price level accomodations but that were in our opinion almost all luxurious level and consequently the food was great and there was plenty of choice every day. So a brief summary, You have to book you holidays with Blue Crane Safaris and you will be amazed with all the beauty that Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and other parts of Africa has to offer. A big thanks again to our agent Mr. Derek Jacobs who helped us organizing that outstanding vacations, and we will for sure meet again one day.
Igor
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbelievable experiences for the whole family
Our time in Gondwana game reserve was marvellous. Perfectly organized by Elela Africa we learned a lot about nature, from the insects up to the elefants. There was something for everybody, especially for the kids (14,12,9), but also interesting for adults. We never got bored. From the three weeks, we spend in SA, this week is the one, we still talk about a month later.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First class!
Our consultant, Ilze, was top notch! From the first inquiry email I made to the flight home, we were taken care of royally! She responded to every question we had as virgin travelers! I was so dumb about any travel, much less international travel! Every thing was perfect! What A safari we had! So thrilling and I saw every animal! The lodge we stayed at was awesome, people were corteous and informative! All of the transfer links were on time and the transport services were on time and so sweet! I would love to go back and see more of beautiful Africa and I know who I will contact to arrange it! Thank so much for all you do!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
African Encounter Safari went out of their way to make our trip pleasant, safe and memorable,
Our tour guide Joseph Kalanzi was superb, he did his utmost to make us very comfortable, his driving ability is in the highest regard, his sense of humour had us laughing on many occasions. His knowledge of the wildlife and the country in general is exemplary. Accommodation, although the guest houses were clean they were very basic especially the Crater Bay Cottages which were maybe one up from camping. The only thing to recommend this dwelling was the setting which was beautiful. The bathroom was appalling the bedroom not much better. The distances from the accommodation to the Chimpanzee and Gorilla camps was too far resulting in very early starts. The guides on all our excursions were very helpful and pleasant. All in all a very memorable and enjoyable trip.