35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about The Luxury Safari Company by Annie Joubert
Spot on recommendations and seamless on the ground travel arrangements - couldn't have gone any better!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about South Africa by jfcall1
South Africa is the premiere safari destination. The main reason is the density of the wildlife and the best safari lodges on the planet. I have been to 4+ lodges and the attention to detail, amazing service and knowledgeable staff stand out compared to Botswana or even Tanzania. I loved both but South Africa has this down to perfection.
The other main advantage are the large private reserves such as Timbivati and Sabi Sands. Limited to 2 vehicles per sighting, night game drives, going off-road and the ability to do bush walks set these destinations apart.
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20-35 years of age
Review about Moremi Game Reserve by adoninger13
You won't miss out on any big game at Moremi! AND you get to check out the delta!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First time safari was a dream
We loved our first ever safari which was organised by Rose at The Luxury Safari Company. Having always wanted to go to Africa this was big trip for us, and as I explained to Rose we were used to travelling to very remote corners of India and South America, so wanted something off the beaten track and unique. She managed to provide this for us on every level - we started in Laikipia, at Tassia Lodge - wow, what a location to start in, we mostly walked here and got to know the bird life and local Masai community. The cultural experience there was completely authentic and felt very natural which we loved.
We then moved onto the Masai Mara, which we had been unsure about due to it being notoriously crowded - well we stayed at Richards Camp and had the most amazing four days game viewing without another soul in sight, we went into the Mara Reserve for one morning and didn't get it at all, there were minibuses everywhere. Returning to Richards Camp after that game drive was a relief - the staff there were also mostly local Masai and absolutely lovely, our guide Leng was charming and very knowledgeable.
We ended by flying (quite a mission) to Pemba Island near Zanzibar - gosh was it worth it, we stayed at Fundu Lagoon which was out of this world, and just as remote as we are used to - really is paradise on earth.
Despite some quite complicated routes everything was completely seamless which made us feel very comfortable, and all Rose's organisation and suggestions were spot on. We even had a private tour of the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage. We wouldn't hesitate to book with Rose again, in fact we wish she offered other continents!
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20-35 years of age
Review about Mokolodi Nature Reserve by adoninger13
Mokolodi was great, but I would recommend Moremi, Chobe, or the Delta over it.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Chose region - left the rest to ATI - Never disappointed !
We were very lucky having ATI as our first and only enquiry point at what has, and continues to be a rolling Annual Holiday programe since 2006.
Our Self-Drive packages have covered everything that is needed to give you a most enjoyable stay, and even to the satisfaction of revisiting some venues chosen for us, such as Huab Lodge, Anib Lodge, Okanjima Cheetahs, Cape Cross, Mushara for Etosha Park, and the Okavango Delta - once by Road & Boat, but the most spectacular was the Island hopping trip by small plane through Botswana.
What is a great comfort is that ATI's care of your holiday starts well before you leave home (UK), and then land at your destination airport to be greeted and transfered to the starting point, with the fullest of briefing as you start your adventure, because that's what it is !
We treat the Windhoek welcome lodge at Rivendell like home, as it gives you time to unwind and prepare at your own pace with no pressures, and the Staff are so helpful.
Having visited many Southern Africa countries, we are again off to Namibia for Christmas, our only sin in our Grandson's eyes is that we're not taking him this time, as the trip he came with us was the best ever he's had - all down to ATI.
Well, must start packing, so wish all readers good Holiday hunting
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about South Africa by Bill Siviter
In just one day I saw the complete list of big game apart from cheetah and leopard.
Giraffe were a bit thin on the ground and didn't get a close up view of them either.
20-35 years of age
Review about Lower Zambezi National Park by zoeapanda
picturesque
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Western Tanzania
If you have read my other reviews of The Luxury Safari Company you might have gathered that we like remote places and rose certainly saved the best until last, katavi in Western Tanzania is by far the best place for game I have been and there wasn't another soul for miles. The nomad team are as professional as can be and really look after you. We walked out to a fly camp from chada which was honestly magical, we then ended at greystoke mahale and got to track and eventually see the chimps there - there can be no place on earth as beautiful as mahale. We never have much time and rose always makes sure everything is seamless, and we're always treated like VIPs in all camps, back to Africa next year no doubt.
Review about South Africa by Lauren
South Africa was more beautiful than I ever imagined. I never thought I would see all the animals I did and even better get as close as I did with our skilled Sabi Sabi guides. We were within feet of every animal we came in contact with.