65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Addo Elephant National Park by crafty1tutu (Ann Cameron)
We only had about three hours there as part of a tour of the Eastern Cape, so not much time to see many animals. We did see two herds of elephants drinking at the dam which was an amazing sight to see.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A magical holiday
We have been to South Africa a few times and on three occasions have spent time in Kruger National Park. On our last trip in 2014 we booked a cottage in Marloth Park for 10 days and spent each day in Kruger driving ourselves around. We saw many and varied animals and the thrill of the day was searching out new animals. We normally travel in the cooler months as it is more pleasant and comfortable being in the car and the animals are more active. We also find that the dry foliage also makes it easier to spot the animals. Although most of the eating areas have been taken over by commercial businesses, there is no trouble finding a place to eat (it had more atmosphere before when run by smaller businesses). A lot of people may feel safer travelling with a guide, but we have always enjoyed driving ourselves around without any problems. You just have to be aware that there are wild animals about and be alert and not get too close to them, so that they feel threatened. It is a magical trip - one that everyone should strive to do at least once in a lifetime.
SE
Review about Kenya by Ellinor Johansson
Kenya is a beautiful country with a lot of nature! I have lived in Kenya for half a year (normally live in Sweden) and really like it here. Kenya is often portrayed as being unsafe making people reluctant to travel. As long as you follow travel recommendations, you will feel as safe in Kenya as you do elsewhere. I would definitely recommend anyone seeking a genuine African experience to come to Kenya! I'm glad I did and couldn't have wished for a better time!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about South Africa by crafty1tutu (Ann Cameron)
It is a wonderful place to visit and see different cultures and animals in the wild and not confined in cages.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing safari and experience in Tanzania
I’ve just returned with two friends from Tanzania after the most amazing safari experience with African Scenic Safaris. I choose African Scenic Safaris after my sister highly recommended them to me based on a safari she did with them a few years ago.
First and foremost, our guide, John, was absolutely brilliant. He was extremely professional, always informative and accommodating to our needs, friendly and fun, excellent at spotting the animals, and importantly a great and safe driver. He really looked after us from the moment he picked us up.
Our chef, Charles, was also fabulous, providing us with outstanding delicious food every day in abundance. The quality, quantity and variety of food throughout the trip was exceptional.
We did a 5 night 6 day trip which felt like the perfect length. We spent 5 days with the animals and the final day with the bushmen up at Lake Eyasi. We got to see the big 5 up close and learnt so much about the animals from our guide John whilst observing them. Amanda was so helpful with organising everything with us, as we were changing dates, deciding itinerary, and changing numbers of those going etc. She helped us with organising accommodation around the safari also.
I was highly impressed with everything with the trip from start to finish, from ease of organisation, the quality of the jeep and tent, the high standard, volume and tastiness of all the food to the professionalism and craic of our guide.
It was a truly amazing experience that I will never forget, and hope I will get to experience again in the future.
Geraldine
Ireland
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful safari experience
We recently completed a 5 day safari with Open Africa, and it was a truly memorable experience. As other reviewers have mentioned, Anton is a great guide who has a deep knowledge of the land and wildlife, and worked tirelessly to ensure we saw everything we wanted to see (big 5 checked off!). He is experienced, friendly, and just the person you want to lead you on safari. A gorgeous sunrise with giraffes in the foreground, having breakfast amidst the incredible migrating wildebeest herd, and watching lion cubs playing in the sun were just some of the highlights of our trip. We also had guide-in-training Sam along with us, and getting to know the 2 guides and hearing their stories were highlights in themselves. Above all of that, John is extremely responsive to emails and communicated closely with us from the moment we inquired about the safari, all the way to after the trip. While we experienced one or two logistics issues while on the trip, John was quick to help resolve them afterwards in a professional manner. (Make sure to double-confirm the flights and itinerary before hand!) I would recommend Open Africa to anyone who wishes to visit Tanzania for a magical experience.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A fantastic two night safari
We went on a 3-day safari Tsavo East & West staying at Ashnil Lodge and the Kilaguni Serena and a One day trip to Shimba Hills with Swift Travel in June 2015.We found Swift Travel to be reliable, punctual and good value for money. Nicholas the driver was really knowledgeable pointing out all the different animals and the service very professional from Lucy in the office. We saw three of the big five Lions, Buffalo and Elephant. We visited the Rhino sanctuary but were unlucky. We chose to say at Kilaguni and saw Hippos, Elephant, Giraffe, Zebras, Buffalo, Gazelle, Wildebeest, Warthogs, DikDik all visit the waterhole from our bedroom. Food was fantastic and so was the overall safari experience.
Well done safari but quite poor camping equipment
We went in a groop of fife persons in the most popular northern cirquit national parks (lake manyara, tarangire, serengeti and ngorogoro). We travelled in a jeep with a very experienced guide who spotted so many wild animals even far away!!! Also we saw lions and other predators as close as can be in ngorogoro, and also in serengeti the wildlife to watch was amazing.
Our cook was quite young and not so experienced - the food was ok but could be improved in future. Also the camping equipment could be hold in better conditions - The tents and matresses were old and stank ugly - not really enjoyable for sleeping - should be changed soon! Nevertheless an unforgetable trip into the wild!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Adventure of a lifetime. Highly recommend this trip and the outfit.
An amazing experience. Phenomenal tour with breathtaking views and an abundance of wildlife.
Accommodation exceeded expectations (particularly the tented camps), and the guide was beyond exceptional (master guide and instructor) with thought provoking insights into the geology, fauna, wildlife, culture and history.
I would highly recommend this trip and Viewpoint Adventures. Overall, far exceeded expectations - literally experience of a lifetime.