OM
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Four - Five - Fifty - Five Hundred!! WoW
I am writing this review after a couple of months since returing from a safari to Northern Tanzania - Taragire-Serengeti-Ngorongoro organized by Safari Infinity. We were two families of 3 each and we went on the safari from the 21st June 2014 and up until the 28th June.
So what does the title mean .... I will get to that in just a while!
This was our third African safari having visited Kruger and Masai Mara before. Selecting the operator and putting an itinerary in place is the most interesting part of any travel and more so for a safari. We went through the routine of sending out mails to around 7/8 operators to get responses. We short listed based on response time, flexibility, intensity and involvement and the pricing and perceived honesty.
Safari Infinity emerged the preferred operator by quite a distance with Augustine and Lucia displaying tremendous involvement and intensity throughout our interaction fully knowing that we might finally choose another operator. Really loved that - came from the heart!!! Augustine went to the extent of taking the risk of tentative bookings at the camps even before we had confirmed and this action by Augustine proved to be decisive. The package included air ticketing DAR-JRO-DAR and the total pricing was well within the budget that we were working with.
The Safari Infinity package includes picnic breakfasts/lunch where the picnic stools and makeshift tables are quickly assembled to be the envy of the other safari groups!!!! We had a group from Australia whom we invited over to share our brakfast table with at the Crater!!!
Lucia even had presents for each family to carry home with us!
Our designated guide/driver was Eric and the more said about him is not enough. He turned out to be a Friend, a Philosopher and a Guide. Eric has a fantastic sense of humour and perhaps the keenest eye to spot animals and birds and throw in his knowledge of Indian (we are two familes from India based in Muscat, Oman in the Arabian Gulf) food, music and movies we had the most perfect holiday one could wish for. Our meals together were a time of good natured bantering, singing, exchanging recepies, and did I mention that Eric is a great singer as well!!!!
So what does the title mean? - we spotted, nay Eric did, FOUR Leopards (inclding two at Ngorongoro which I understand in extremely rare), FIVE Cheetas, more than FIFTY Lions along with cubs of varying ages and around FIVE HUNDRED Elephants (no I am not kidding!!). Not to count the supporting cast of Buffalos, Zebras, Impalas, Eagles, and the list goes on. We even sighted a Black Rhino although at a dstance at the Crater.
Would we travel with Safari Infinity again - DEFINITELY.
Would we recommend Safari Infinity - ABSOLUTELY.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exellent experience
I had a Safari nearly two weeks ago with MamaSavana in the park of Tsavo Est (Kenya). I enjoyed so much the experience, I found very competent and kind people (both the driver and the guide), the organization was excellent and the lodge so comfortable.
I hope to visit Amboseli park as soon as possible with MamaSavana! :)
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent, every time again, very good organized, fast, friendly and very professional contact.
The organisation of our tour was very professional. The tour was very good planned on a high level showing an interest in our wishes and giving us better suggestions. The contact and responses to our questions and wishes were fast, very friendly and intensively. We have received a lot of very helpful informations in advance.
An experience we will never forget. We will choose Roho Ya Chui again for other tours in Africa and we recommend this organisation very warm. Absolutely the best!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helped me locate and book a safari in Namibia at short notice and with restrictive dates
Safari on line and Walter Kohrs in particular were fantastic at helping me plan and organise a trip to Namibia and Cape Town with limited time and constraints with dates. We went back and forth with a number of options. Walter was particularly patient, responsive and helpful in helping me get things organised. Finalising and paying for the trip was very easy and efficient using their online systems.
Couldn't have asked for better service.
The tour itself was fantastic, the guides brilliant and the accommodation and food on tour was terrific.Saw lots of wonderful wildlife in Etosha.
All connections went smoothly, accommodation outside of the tour was great
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Kaingo and. Mwamba are pure magic!
My husband and I just returned home from a fabulous trip to Mwamba and Kaingo. The camps are different, but both are wonderful. Matt and Charlie are warm and gracious hosts. Sly is an incredible guide, very knowledgable. The food at Mwamba was delicious, prepared by Medi and his crew. Mwamba is a true bush camp experience, and the game is plentiful.
Kaingo is fabulous. Izzy and Yvonne weave their magic, and Skye and his staff prepare delicious meals...very fresh and tasty. You do not go hungry at either camp. Patrick, our guide, is phenomenal. He knows so much about the African flora and fauna, and presents it with a great personality.
We have been at both camps many times, and the draw that these camps have are their remoteness from the main gate. Sometimes you feel as if you have the whole South Luangwa Park to yourself, which is heaven. The animals are spectacular and we saw plenty.
We met a lot of wonderful people at both camps, and my husband and I both said it was our best visit ever, of course we said that after each trip!
If you want a true African safari adventure look no further than Mwamba and Kaingo. Derek Shenton has produced two gems of safari camps. The staff at each camp are wonderful and very professional.
A few tears were shed on our part when we left. It was a very excellent adventure.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience thanks to a very professional people!
Lot of thanks to Oltumure tours because we had an amazing experience in our safari. We did 3 days/2 nights safari in Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro. Our guide, Frank, was very professional with a lot of experience, so we could see lot of animals really close. The chef, Gabriel, was great and the food was amazing and abundant. Robert coordinated every detail with high dedication and efficacy.
Just an example. A friend of our group had fever during the second day and they had a professional behaviour: they changed accomodations and itineraries to adapt to the situation and the cook was taking care of him all the day. Finally he even visited Ngorongoro fully recovered the third day.
I highly recommend Oltumure Tours & Safaris. Complete dedication to the customers.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Safari in Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls
We organised our honeymoon with Nature Travel Namibia, a tour totally customised in line with our needs of 15 days across Namibia, Botswana and Zambia Victoria falls. Our guide was the owner of the Company, Nick. Nick picked us up to the airport in Windhoek and the first impression of him was a very serious and well organised person.
The first impression was fully confirmed for the entire tour and day by day we had the opportunity to appreciate that Nick is a competent, knowledgeable and passionated tour guide. Nick is an expert in bids watching, able to recognise any type of bids even from distance. Nick is also excellent in games spotting, seeing an animal very far and sometime hidden behind a bush and recognising their traces on the boards of the road.
He took care about all our needs and accommodated all our requests.
Thus, we can fully recommend to book a trip with Nature Travel Namibia and enjoy Africa under all different points of view.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Aslan Adventure Tours & Travels Made Our Honeymoon SUPER SPECIAL!!!!
My wife wanted to visit the Masai Mara. However, due to certain work commitments, I could not plan anything at all. During a business trip to Uganda, we had a weekend off and on a recommendation from a close friend, I got in touch with 'Aslan'.
From my Air Tickets to the entire Masai Mara Holiday was planned by the able team at Aslan Adventure Tours & Travel. They chose the lodge, arranged for the pickup from the airport, ensured that our journey from start to finish was as comfortable and as Memorable as possible.
We cannot thank the Aslan Team enough for giving us a Beautiful Experience that will be difficult to match.
Thank You Aslan Adventure Tours & Travel!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A new point of view for my inner development taking mother nature as spiritual guide
We had only two days for the safari, but thanks to Isaac explanatios it was so enriching, seeing the perfect balance of the nature beyond of our human understanding. Thank you for teaching me and showing your passion and respect for nature.
I hope to see you again!
OM
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good experience in Kenya.
Driver is very kind and experienced. Animal is too much and scene is very nice. Food is just ok and the accommodation is also expressed.