CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Friendly local expertise at your fingertips!
We have just returned from a 10-day trip to South Africa visiting two amazing Safari Camps in Timbavati and Klaserie private game reserves. Before booking I phoned Natasha at Sun Safaris to explain what I wanted to do and also the type of experience that I was looking for. I have been on many Safaris throughout the world and wanted to avoid the mass tourism feel of some lodges.
She immediately suggested that we went to a private camp as these accommodate fewer guests at any one time giving you a much more personal experience.
We finally settled on two, Shindzela and nTambo tree camps, which proved to be a perfect combination. Natasha also organised transfers to and from the airport, and between camps so that we could have a hassle-free trip. We had an amazing time, and I cannot thank Natasha enough for her help during planning and booking. We hope to return once more soon and will certainly call Sun Safaris again.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari and beach holiday in Zanzibar!
We booked a safari and beach stay in Zanzibar with East Africa Wild Adventures, and it was the best vacation we could imagine!
East Africa did an incredible job with the organization of our vacation. They prepared a great itinerary, and they made a great selection of accommodations. When we arrived in Tanzania, we were very well welcomed by the local team. Our guide was very nice, friendly, very knowledgeable on animals and wildlife, and he was speaking English very well. We were really impressed and really liked him!
We visited Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. We saw a lot of animals (including the big five, giraffe, zebras, monkeys, etc.), and our guide did all he could to find the animals and get closer to them. The accommodations that East Africa had recommended (Serena and Kati Kati tented camp) for our stay were simply beyond our expectations!
East Africa had also arranged our stay to Zanzibar after the safari. They had prepared our return to the airport, our flight to Zanzibar, our transfers on the island and our stay at the Royal Zanzibar Resort. We had absolutely nothing else to book or do, they had already taken care of everything! Everything went smoothly, and we were really happy that everything had been arranged and that we did not have to mind anything except to enjoy our vacations!
Overall, we were extremely satisfied with East Africa! Always available, very knowledgeable, and the price was very competitive! We would recommend it to everyone who wants to travel to Tanzania for a safari or beach stay!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Cape Town, Safari & Victoria Falls
Wonderfully planned trip. Everything went smoothly in terms of transitioning to different accommodations! Best trip ever!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A beautiful Safari throughout Botswanna and Namibia- First Trip to Africa
This was my first trip to Africa and Criss Cross Namibia was wonderful from the get go. Travelling with a friend who had travelled with Thinus before, made booking with Criss Cross Namibia a must. Thinus is a wonderful guide with a wealth of local knowledge throughout not only Namibia but Botswanna as well. I instantly felt comfortable with Thinus as our guide and looked forward to our time with him. From Chobe National Park, to the Okavango Delta, through Etosha national park, Twyfelfontein to the coastal Swakopmund in Namibia Thinus made me feel safe and cared for. I highly recommend using Criss Cross Namibia for any Africa trips!!!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A magical place, primordial!
Visit the park's Serengeti is a bit like leaving for a few days the entire world and immerse themselves in Eden. Yes, this is my idea of paradise. I loved everything about this park, from stunning landscapes to wildlife.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An excellent experience
We are a UK couple who travel as frequently as possible and just to start we need to admit our bias, as this was our third trip to Africa with ATI, and it will not be our last. Each trip they have delivered more than expected or requested and to date our travels with ATI include, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Namibia! They share their vast knowledge and experience to ensure you achieve a really interesting itinerary, and from our perspective, excellent accommodation.
Our most recent trip in May/June 15 was definitely the most challenging, as we were taking three elderly family members, (75-85) who had never been to Africa before and they wanted the full experience in non-malarial Namibia. Mureal organised a fly drive trip which combined Namibia’s fantastic scenery (Fish River Canyon and the Soussousvlei dunes) with some amazing wildlife viewing, and she ensured that the lodges we visited were aware of our group’s restricted mobility.
We stayed at some exceptional lodges and good old Cornerstone at Swakupmund and when we did have a problem Mureal was able to resolve our issues, contactable on the ATI mobile we were given at the outset. She came up trumps when my mother had an accident and needed a wheelchair for the last part of the trip. We mention Mureal because as our contact she was fantastic, even down to helping organise restaurants and where to go for the best biltong, but as she graciously says, she is just one of the excellent, ATI team.
Apologies for being overly effusive but sometimes exceptionally good service needs to be recognised and our views are based on three great experiences, which has to be more than luck. Thanks to Mureal and all at ATI – we can now boast to have not only seen the desert elephants but also a black rhino in the wild, as well as in Erindi.
Many thanks ATI.
Excellent Guides and Porters
We had a great and successful hiking with the Karibu Safaris Climbing Mt kenya. Professional and well prepared team. We want to plan safari again next year, we will do it with them.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent team
Second trip with Elisante (owner), excellent person and a professional beyond doubt, total reliability and seriousness.
I have been designing the safari almost a whole year, asking all kinds of questions. I had my own idea of the areas and places, and I have also selected accommodation he wanted, giving occasional help Elisante, to set up tours and accommodation millimeter.
full understanding
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
great Safari
Spent on Safari 5 days. Everything was top notch. All agreements were fulfilled.
Amazing experience
We'd recommend doing a Safari with EastCo. We had a wonderful experience. Everything went very smoothly and Simon and the team were very accomodative. Up-Front communciations via email was sometimes challenging, but eventually all worked out just fine. Our guide was experienced, laid back, humble and a very nice guy who accommodated our queries whenever possible. The accommodations were really nice, the vehicle solid, we saw almost all animals we had wished to see and the food was good, too. The Safari met our expectations and we received a very good service. Thanks again to the team!