50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded all expectations on all fronts!
First time in Africa,of an older age group, travelling with my daughter and wanting to experience a Safari on a budget.Jackpot Safari fulfilled every request from price, duration,accommodation,food,number of parks to visit and animals possibly to see. The driver/guide was experienced and knowledgable, aware of where animals would be and patient enough to allow numerous photo's to be taken. He seemed to understand the animals behaviour and patterns which allowed us to see the complete Big 5 all of which crossed the road in front of our vehicle !!!! He was knowledgable in all we saw from animal life,bird life, the ever changing landscape, flora and fauna.
Our cook was efficient and obliging serving 3 meals per day all of which where delicious and most welcome after exciting and exhilarating animal viewing.
Both the guide and cook were polite and engaging adding to Safari experience.
If you are looking for a budget priced experience that doesn't skimp on things, gets you the best viewing of the animals, provides new and awe inspiring times together with hearty meals and a good laugh Jackpot Safari's are the ones to use.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great company, great crew, amazing experience!
My mother and I went looking for a budget safari company that would allow us to see 4 parks, the Big 5 and have an amazing time at a price we could afford. Jackpot Safaris delivered on all fronts exceptionally well! The staff were friendly and beyond helpful (we had a mix up with our money transfers!) and went above and beyond our needs. We thought that being on a budget safari, certain luxuries would not be available but the food was exceptionally prepared and we didn't seem to be lacking anything that the other safari companies were offering their guests. Our guide was incredibly knowledgable and took us to all the spots where he knew the animals would be and waited there as long as we wanted to watch. We chose the camping option but were upgraded for two nights which was nice but unnecessary as the tents were sound and the mattresses and sleeping bags were adequate. Without a doubt, if you're looking for a decent, fun and enthusiastic company without paying the sky-high prices other companies are asking for, this is the company for you! Thanks to the team (especially Jeff, Omar and David) at Jackpot Safaris for a once in a lifetime experience!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good experience
It was a well organised trip and perfected to the itenary given.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Zanzibar & Safari: An amazing world, very well arranged by Makasa!
We are very content with the way our trip was organised. The company responded quickly and thought with us how to shape the program. She listened to our wishes, the result was a dream-holiday.
Our guides on both Zanzibar and on Safari were knowledgeable, friendly and flexible.
Specifically we liked Tarangire Park, Maramboi Tented Camp and MCF Kilimanjaro Lodge.
Impressed by the local food, atmosphere and people on Zanzibar, and by the rangers protecting the Rhinos in the Serengeti.
We would recommend Makasa to anyone going to Tanzania.
Thanks a lot, Selma!
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Savannah and the awesome Serengeti!
A huge item on my bucket (oops! Barrel list) that got ticked off last month and it was nothing short of a dream come true. We did a 4 night trip to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater from 26th to 30th May and Imran of Safari Big 5 did a swell job of organizing the travel as per our requirements.
I have to give a special mention here to Nurdin - our very able and knowledgeable driver, who knows the Serengeti like the back of his palm. An expert driver whose passion is wildlife, he drove us around in Serengeti (it's a 14000 sq km national park, so obviously one can't cover it all) and we were absolutely lucky to sight ALL of the BIG 5, among other adorable birds and animals. And our timing was right, since the Wildebeest were also migrating towards the Mara, so the sight of thousands and thousands of Wildebeest on their migratory trail, which is considered the world's biggest wildlife spectacle, was the icing on the cake.
The African black rhino can be sighted only at Ngorongoro, and guess what?? We saw him there too in all his royalty!!
All thanks to Nurdin and his knowledge, his dedication, his humility and his work.
The Sopa Lodge at Ngorongoro was top class and the Serengeti Seronera Lodge at the Serengeti was also quite good (reviewed both separately).
Would recommend Safari Big 5 to anyone who wants to plan a trip to the amazing Savannah.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The ultimate, authentic safari you always dreamed of!
We just returned home from our week long Moriti Private Safari, I am pleased to say it exceeded our expectations in every way! The owner and guide Shaun Taylor, is a wonderful young man who has a deep knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the bush. His care and attention to every detail made this trip a dream come true! We saw so much, learned so much, and ate so much wonderful food that the week couldn't have been any better. Our private chef, Lindsey cooked up delicious dishes at every meal, and we enjoyed her company along with Shaun and the other support staff. The accommodations were five star all the way, and I would highly recommend this company for your dream safari!
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Remote Beauty
Once you enter the National Park, Skeleton Coast reveals a stunning beauty. You may not expect spectacular wildlife sights. We spotted only few animals – jackals, cormorants and a dead hyena. But if you stop and linger you experience the exceptional mixture of ocean, desert and history in form of shipwrecks and abandoned mining facilities. And in the northern part of the Park many plants like welwitchias colorize the desert dunes.
NZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Namibia Safari
I have now travelled through Africa with Masihambe Afrika on 3 safari's, East Africa, Wildlife and Game Parks, and Namabia, and would not travel with anyone else. All 3 safari's have exceeded ALL of my expectations,and more! All the guides have been friendly, professional, and have an incredible amount of knowledge. I would go again tomorrow. A fantastic way to experience Africa.!!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The PERFECT safari experience with an amazing outfit and guide!
I can't say enough great things about our experience with Duma Explore and Shange, our guide. From the moment we arrived they took care of every detail for us. The Duma camp is beautiful, the vehicle is clean & comfortable and the guiding was excellent, definitely ask for Shange if he's available. He has 18 years of experience and was a wonderful person to get to know throughout our trip. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Three weeks we never will forget
Thank you so much for the three greatest adventures weeks we have had. We traveled through South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana.
We saw every animal we could ever dream of. Beautiful sceneries, places and fantastic national pearls.
The guides from Wild Planet Safari, Thale and Ryan, made the trip unforgetable. The knowlage about every animal, flora, fauna and places were explizit. Ryan could spot a animal from a great distance and Thale would make up the best dishes. Since the trip was a personal trip with the only two of us, we were able to take full advantage of our guides and were able to stop when we wanted, get the game drives we wanted and last but not least get the photos we wanted.
The food was delicious, variated and tasty. We still talk about all the different delicious sausages we had every day in addition to dinner. We had all the great camping sites with comforting tents. We espesially remembering the campsite at Mapungubwe where the bushbuck walk next to us whilst we had breakfast, and the monkeyes with some cheeky monkey business.
If you want a tailor made and personal trip, with guides that have the knowlage we would love to recommend Wild Planet Safari with Thale and Ryan!!
Thank you so much for the tour.