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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
glad we chose Chalo africa
as i said... everything was well taken care of and will surely get intouch with you when we plan our next safari
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The best and very reliable.
Vaycay is very reliable in terms of communication and also giving you what you deserve.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well-organized and relaxing safari
I went on a safari to Murchison Falls National Park with my wife, infant child and two relatives. Our driver picked us up from our home in Kampala and stayed with us throughout the whole trip, including taking us on a game drive in the park. Mr. Olaaka of Steady Safaris was very helpful in arranging the trip and managed to keep the price of our tour very low. We stayed at the Paraa Safari Lodge, which we greatly enjoyed. Overall, we were very satisfied with the services of Steady Safaris and would not hesitate to recommend them to others.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great 1st Time Safari
We went on a 6 day safari with Makasa to Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire. Each park offered a great variety of animals, vegetation and it was great to experience the wildlife in their natural environment. From the first contact and planning to the final drop off after the safari, we can only praise Makasa. Selma was helpful in our planning, the price was reasonable, and our guide Kaleby, was very knowledgeable about all the animals, plant life and even birds. He also taught us about many cultural aspects of his native land. Given the time parameters for safaris and distances covered, we never felt rushed and approached each day with a sense of adventure as to what animals awaited!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome tour!
This tour was amazing! The guides were really great with so much knowledge on culture and animals. They're very informative which is really helpful. Our cook did the most amazing job with beautiful meals and providing for personal dietary requirements. All the staff are really friendly, helpful and work hard. The tour was a lot of fun and involved everything I was hoping to do and so much more! The tour met and went way beyond my expectations! I highly recommend East African Safari company to anyone searching for a real African experience and a great time!
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a Lifetime Experience
Three friends and I planned a tour through Breezy Tours and went on a fantastic safari in March from Samburu down to Masai Mara. Our favorite camps were Elephant Bedroom Camp and Porini Rhino Camp. They were outstanding, the staff, the food, the adventures were unbelievable. We saw sights we couldn’t have imaged we would see from crocodiles and hippos in the low rivers to leopards and cheetahs passing right in front of our van, to lions just after their ‘catch’. The time of year was perfect, even though the rivers were very low, we missed the mosquitos. The drivers we had for the 8 days, Sam and Peter, were top notch and took such good care of us throughout our stay. Take advantage of seeing Kenya while nature is still wild, it’s worth every penny.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Okavango Delta offers the truest safari experience - spectacular wildlife and unspoiled nature
Our three nights in the Okavango Delta were the nature highlight of our Southern Africa trip. (which is no small thing with stops in Zambia, Cape Town and Londolozi – all highly recommended!) The difference in the Okavango was the beauty of the delta itself. The blue ribbons of water lined with sea grass and occasional water lilies were a photographer’s dream - especially when out of the grass poked a brightly colored Jacana or a trumpeting elephant.
All activities at camp revolve around the water. We were met by staffers at the airstrip who transferred us to a small launch to make our approach to camp. Twice daily game drives were in Land Rovers equipped for the watery terrain. We drove through areas with 3-4 feet of water. “Legs Up!” would shout our guide and we’d hold cameras, etc., above our heads.
The wildlife in the Okavango was extraordinary, with close encounters with leopards, hippos and elephants. And the abundance of birdlife is legendary. Afternoons at camp were spent watching crested barbets, weaver-birds, and other striking species from our deck.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exploring wonderful Okavango Delta
After a bumpy ride, we arrived at the campsite in Gweta, at the Okavango Delta, where the staffs were waiting and welcoming us by singing and dancing. After a short briefing about the activities we were going to take, the staffs immediately served us some tea and coffee. Late in the afternoon, we took a 2-hours trekking (we spotted some elephants, buffaloes); after dinner, the staffs entertained us with more dances and songs by the campfire. The staffs were so warm, welcoming, and friendly-just like all the staffs from other campsites during our stay in Botswana.
The next day we were taking a Mokoro (a dug-out canoe), we left early in the morning to explore the Okavango Delta. The mokoro can carry 2 people and a poler, usually a guide from a local campsite. The poler, stands in the stern and uses a long pole to propel through the shallow water. It is so peaceful and serene, and the water is so calm during the trip. The view is breathtakingly beautiful, especially during the sunrise. Okavango Delta is the home of more than 400 species of birds, large variety of wildlife and painted reed frogs.
Another way to enjoy the aerial view of the delta is by taking a 45-minutes helicopter rise (a 206 or 210 Cessna) from Maun Airport, which cost about US$90.00. In order to be able to see different views, the helicopter sometimes flies at 45 degrees angle left or right, which could be nauseating and making you dizzy. Those uncomfortable feelings is a very small price to pay for the magnificent view from the sky, especially when you spot the animals- elephants, hippopotamus, buffaloes, among other things.
The weather in March was nice although sometimes a bit chilly at night, since it was almost the beginning of the Autumn. The roads mostly bumpy, e.g., it took about 6 hours to drive about 500 kilometers. One thing we noticed in Botswana was that we stopped at the police check points very often; for what purpose, we never knew. The immigration officer at the Kazungula (Botswana-Zimbabwe Border) was very friendly. He asked if we had a nice time and invited us back to visit different parts of the country. We left Botswana very happy that day-not only we saw so many animals (elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, rhinos, birds, antelopes, etc), but also some countrysides, as well as met nice people.
Not to sound cliche, but you will never forget the experience and the excitement after taking these trips.
Review about Queen Elizabeth National Park by RedCany0n
Beholding groups of lions napping in trees was spectacular!
Review about Murchison Falls National Park by RedCany0n
The Nile and the scenery were gorgeous. Our safari camp was also beautiful, and local youth sang and performed traditional dances around our fire at night. Hippos roamed around our cabin. Wow!