A unique, awesome and breathtaking safari experience.
Goliath Safaris' camp in Mana Pools sits on the bank of the Zambezi River. The day starts with some porridge by the camp fire as the first light of the day colours the Zambian escarpment on the other side of the river, turning it through a range of reds and pinks to its mid-day blue. In the evening the setting sun inflames the western sky to the guests' left as the hippos stir and grunt, ready for their night of foraging.
Stretch Ferreira hustles his guests to finish their morning tea and coffee and it is off to see what has happened overnight and to find where the wildlife has chosen to settle down for the day. Stretch guides, striding out at the head of his small group of guests, but he is so much more than a guide. I have been to over forty sub-Saharan safari camps and so feel qualified to say there is no one who equals his talents, skills and intuitive sense of how the wildlife is thinking and going to behave. It is a sense that brings his guests to the wildlife's very feet, time and again and with an unerring accuracy and consistency that is unnerving.
I have no idea how he does it - all I know is I return every year to benefit from his instincts and tracking skills, and that speaks volumes because amongst all my very regular travels, there is nowhere else I return to annually. For a wildlife photographer, the Goliath experience is sublime and unique and I shall be back.
If any reader is looking for adventure, with close and safe encounters with completely wild animals, I would start and end with Goliath - no point in going anywhere else as Goliath will have spoiled it for you.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent price/quality ratio and excellent organization and staff availability
The service was very good, high quality accommodation and campsites. Thanks to our guide that in addition to being professional and kind has provided us a lot of information. I definitely recommend Savannah Explorers for both itineraries and the excellent price/quality ratio.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Off to Africa Again
We have done many safari’s to Africa and India but in 2010 decided to look for a small independent travel agent instead of one of the large operators – we chose The Luxury Safari Company!
We have now done safari’s and holidays to Kenya, Botswana, Tanzania, Zanzibar and Mozambique all with Rose. Her knowledge of Africa is second to none – what she doesn’t know isn’t worth knowing!
Her organisational skills are excellent and she always comes up with an answer for what sometimes looks impossible!
We are off to Africa again in March to celebrate our Golden Wedding Anniversary all with Rose’s help! The trip sounds amazing and we can’t wait!!
Rose seems to know instinctively what we like or don’t like and with a few little extra touches along the way that’s what makes it so special, she definitely speaks our language!
LT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect performance for the best price
We were traveling with Kairi tours last summer together with our friends. The staff was most helpful and friendly during our whole trip throw Afrika. It was a big pleasure to meet the guys from Kairi tours. Best of all for all of You.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly trip and good organization
We found out Savannah Explorers on internet and we immediatly contacted Roberto for planning our safari in Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Manyara Lake. We bought an individual trip (we were 2 of us) and we spent 1 week around with our italian speaking guide Rama. We had a lot of fun, and we met many animals. The trip wasn't expensive and well organised. We chose some medium level accomodations and we spent 2 nights in a tented camp (kati kati) and it was an amazing experience:the dark of the night, the silence and the shining stars. All lodges and the tented camp were nice and clean. Food was good and diversified, we could choose among a lot of things. I think that to plan a safari booking directly through Savannah is a bargain and you will be sure to have a lot of fun and serious organization at the same time. I hope to be back to Tanzania soon!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A hidden gem within many a rogue Travel agent
My boyfriend and I have always wanted to go to Africa (specifically Kenya) however as it was our first time we did not know where to go and found that many agents out there are just out to get your money as soon as possible and show little interest in making it the once In a life time experience it should be. They also always seemed to fail to understand what we wanted which my boyfriend found particularly frustrating. At The Luxury Safari Company you get professional advice from people who live Africa in every way and are completely passionate about making your trip as amazing as possible.
Rose led us through all the options explaining the pros and cons of each place. Her knowledge of the lodges is quite remarkable and we therefore completely trusted her to put together an unforgettable and unique itinerary. Rose did not let us down and gave us a holiday which we will not only never forget but also probably never beat. One thing I dont doubt is that if anybody can beat it it will be the team at The Luxury Safari Company. We are both so greatful to all the team for such a memorable experience and we cant wait to call you again and book our next holiday.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A tailor made safari with experienced guides
Before safari, communications have been great: answers to our questions were provided promptly. Program was very clear. Flexibility for last minute changes was helpful and can be highlighted. Changes to the original program were proposed to better fit to our expectations. During trip, guides were always on time and able to adapt to changing environment. They were offering high class service with smile. The general impression is reliability.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A exciting adventure where we not only saw a vast amount of animals but were educated about them we.
Communication was wonderful. Email replies were prompt and all questions answered accurately. Our guide, Albin was fantastic. Very knowledgable, friendly, and accommodating.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Safari, professionally organized by Kilitreks
We got contact to Kilitreks through a good friend of mine. Communication with Kilitrek was easy and professional. Fast, same day response. Organization did meet 100% of our expectations.
Pick up from Kilimasharo airport at 5:15am on time, drive to first destination Tarangire National Park.
Our driver & guide David was more than friendly, best english, good knowledge of country, people,
animals etc. excellent driver.
The prebooked lodges by Kilitrek did meet our expectations, the far best one was the Oliver's camp in Tarangire. We did a walking safari there, it was a wonderful experience. On the way to Serengeti and within this national park, we saw countless animals including lions, gepards and leopards. We also did Serengeti ballooning, extremely expensive, but worth to do it.
Overall a great experience organized by professionals.
Werner, Munich, Germany Nov 25/2013
BE
A great Africa experience!
Everything was arranged according to the schedule. The personal attention towards us was perfect. Our driver/guide was Richard Tumusiime. He was able to maneuver his Jeep trough the 'massage' roads and the wildlife in order to get us the best spots. He knows exactly the behavior of each animal, he gave us a very professional explanation. He took good care of us...
Many thanks to Matoke Tours, especially to Richard, he did a great job!
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