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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Perfect Trip to South Africa
After deciding to go to South Africa for a family trip, we had no idea exactly what to see and the best way to see it. I'm so happy we stumbled across Wild Wings. We were told they had a good reputation but we had no idea how excellent they really are! They made great recommendations for lodging in Cape Town and all of the transfers worked exactly as planned. Because of our interest in viewing animals, they recommended that we split time between Kruger National Park and a Private Reserve (Klaserie). It was the perfect combination for a safari. Our guides in Kruger took very good care of us and ensured we saw a maximum number of animals. They knew exactly how to navigate the park, find animals, and help us navigate the National Park. They also proved to be very good cooks with a lot of knowledge about the park, animals, and culture. We then transitioned to nThambo at a private reserve which resulted in a very different experience. There were only 7 guests total (4 in our group) which allowed for a very personalized experience. The lodging was unique, rustic, and very comfortable. nThambo took us off-road so that we could follow animals, get up close, and observe the wild life by being right in the bush with them. The walking safari mid-day was also enjoyable as we learned about animal tracks and plants. Finally, the dining with the other guests and guides was the perfect end to the day as we discussed animal sightings and experiences. The honey badger that walked right into camp was a fun surprise! At the end of our trip, Wild Wings arranged a scenic drive that was fantastic. We drove through the mountains with a wonderful guide who was extremely knowledgeable about the area, history, and culture. We wrapped up our trip by visiting Johannesburg and Wild Wings conveniently located us by the airport for easy transport.
I was very impressed with the recommendations, organization, and attention to detail provided by Wild Wings. Everything worked out perfectly. Through their help, our South Africa trip turned out to be more than we could have even imagined!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best vacation!!
We have enjoyed our safari experience from beginning to end. Shadows of Africa answered every question we had before our trip. Modified it to what we wanted to do and visit. Once we got there Timothy, our guide was waiting for us at the airport. What a great tour guide, very knowledgeable, and incredible personality. And then Goddy, our chef, that we met the night that we camped. You could not believe the wonders he prepared in a tiny little stove, delicious!! The Safari tour itself was incredible. The amount of animals in their natural habitat is something you can't start to believe until you live it like we did. Thanks Shadows of Africa and thanks Timothy and Goddy, for this experience of a lifetime in Tanzania!!!!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing African Adventures
My husband and I went on a fabulous 4 week safari to Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia 2 years ago. Everything was incredibly planned and managed by John Cooper, who is extremely knowledgeable about all things African. The places we visited and accommodation were all different and memorable in unique ways. The people we met on the trip are now good friends and we are meeting 2 of them for another trip to Cape Town and up the west coast of Namibia in a few months time with John. Can't say enough about him, his wonderful management and how safe and special we always felt. We have since recommended him to friends who have had similar amazing experiences.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful piece of Tanzania. Must see!
During our safari, Lake Manyara NP was our 1st destination. We heard about lions on trees, thousands flamingos over the lake, but nobody told us that it contains wonderful landscapes! We were sad we cannot visit the lake from near, our guide said it is forbidden to go outside streets and go closer to the lake.
We were happy there weren't too many tourits around there, it was really quiet and peaceful.
Absolutely recommended!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tanzania by kerteenk
Tanzania is where you can live "The Safari", so many different landscapes. From the Lake Manyara to the Serengeti, through Ngorongoro...absolutely number 1!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic, organised everything perfectly.
Would highly recommend to anyone. Had such a fantastic time and everything was so well organised. All planes and transfers worked perfectly, only hiccup was a delay in planes, which is not there fault.
Meeting before trip was very good and informative. Accommodation was fantastic, driver/guide was the best. The safari was everything and more than I expected. Saw all the big 5 and lots more animals. Guide, Johnson, was great, he went out of his way to show us all a great time.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari and Beach Vacation in Tanzania
I recently completed a 9 day Safari with Regional Tours & Safaris. Everything went very smoothly and I would recommend using them to book your trip to Tanzania. We ended up picking this company because it was by far the best value relative to other operators with similar itineraries and Maturaf was very flexible when adapting our itinerary to our preferences and schedule. The highlights of the trip for us were Serengeti N.P. (make sure you spend 2 nights here!), Ngorongoro Farmhouse, and The Z Hotel on Zanzibar.
I was very happy with the quality of our accommodations, especially after traveling to other parts of Africa after Tanzania. I was also very impressed with the food everywhere. Our safari guide, Juma, wasn't extremely talkative but he was great at speaking with other guides to make sure we got to see where the animals were hanging out at any given time.
The only minor downside we experienced, as others have pointed out, was the quality and frequency of communication from Maturaf. Sometimes we would get a response with only half of our questions addressed. I think this could be resolved if Maturaf simply added more detail to the itinerary and/or had a FAQ page. There were a few moments of uncertainty but everything worked out in the end which is why I'm not deducting a star.
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Six perfect days on safari in South Africa (Krüger Park)
Easy booking procedure and responsive communication with Ute; excellent tour documentation on the internet; charming lodges in the bush with welcoming and supportive services; safari tours and animal sightings exceeded our expectations; Ute was helpful and truly customer-oriented during the entire process.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Awesome Safari Adventure!
I highly recommend E-Trip Africa for your Kenyan Safari adventure. I have been to Kenya on safari many times and these folks were better than any other tour operators I have used before. Communication was excellent and timely. Adjustments were made several times to our itinerary due to changes I requested and all changes were made quickly and accurately. They put together a top notch safari trip with excellent lodging choices, guides and vehicles. No surprises came up with their pricing. We even got to meet up with one of the owners in Nairobi just so he could see how our trip was going. I highly recommend E-Trip Africa.
Jambo!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best memories of my life
I am happy to reply with feedback on the really fantastic trip we took at the end of May in 2015.
The tour operator did a professional job from beginning to end. We were met as planned at every juncture.
Our agent (Walter) was helpful all along the way during the planning. Our guide (Antonio) quickly became friends to us. He was knowledgeable and professional. I am recommending them to friends at this time, and strongly suggesting they ask for the same guide.
We toured a different park in Tanzania each day, and slept in a different lodge each night. The accommodations and the food were excellent. We saw all the big five as well, which is rare for a first trip.
All in all, it was a perfect trip