CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
I appreciated my trip with world tours and safaris . Great food, Nice staff. The only downside was the guide. He was more a driver than a guide. Overall, I liked my experience and it was possible I would have given them 4 stars and a half. The owner, mr.papa was really nice and even paid for my dinner afternthe safari. Their prices are very good.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Understated excellence at every level.
I had the amazing good fortune to be included on the first SAN Parks Honorary Rangers Photographic Safari in Klaserie, and hosted by Moriti Safaris Camp George is the ultimate private bush retreat with complete privacy in understated luxury. The waterhole about 50m from the perimeter fence was the centerpiece for a continual ebb and flow of visitors from herds of zebra and elephant to warthogs and everything in-between. The plunge pool nestled under a large tree in the garden is the perfect oasis to cool down in the afternoon siesta.
Shaun is an incredible guide. His passion for the wild and intricate knowledge of flora and fauna are as endemic as his friendly and patient demeanor. His ability to track not only an animal from spoors in the sand but to unravel an entire story of group interaction makes finding game a fun and productive exercise. Photographing the wild could not have been better facilitated.
The overall experience superseded my expectations several times over. I cannot wait for the next one.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Visit to South Africa October 2014 - Wonderful Trip
We enjoyed our trip immensely. But we made clear that we didn't know the areas we were going to and I think our travel agent could have helped us out a bit.
ILIOS is the group that was used for our guide and transfers. They were all knowledgeable, punctual, thoughtful and professional.
Cape Town was beautiful. The hotel was very nice, big rooms and what a VIEW! Staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious, fresh fruit every morning just got our taste buds popping. But as much as we enjoyed the hotel since there was not restaurant or bar at the hotel, I think for us, 2 women traveling alone, we would have enjoyed a place closer to restaurants. Maybe on the coast by the V&A wharf, not sure how much those places cost but would be something if I go back I would look into. We were there 3 days but personally, I think Cape Town could easily have been done in 2 days.
I can't say enough about the Safari and Lion Sand's River Lodge. Staff unbelievable, the rooms were huge, food amazing and again what a view, giraffe outside our deck on the first day! We saw all the Big 5. We had early wakeup call off by 6 am each day, we stopped in the morning for a coffee break. Each place our guide picked for a break had a great view, sometimes at the river and others in open plain One morning we had surprise full breakfast by the river! After breakfast we would go out again until about 11 am. We could relax have lunch, watch the wildlife off our deck which was right by a river. The afternoon around 4 we would go back out again, we loved the tracking and off roading. We would stop about 7 pm for a happy hour, Gin and Tonics, wonderful snacks and to watch the sun set. Back later that night for a lovely dinner. I must give a big shout out to Eddie, our tracker, and Landon, our guide, they went above and beyond for us during our stay. Our we absolutely had all our needs and expectations met at Lion Sand’s River Lodge.
Then the last 3 days and this is where we felt our travel agent failed us. We went to a very nice hotel because there was problem with us getting a flight out. The hotel was beautiful, there was a restaurant at this hotel but the food was so-so and again this was out in the middle of nowhere. It was too cold to swim and there was nothing for us to do. But luckily we were there only one night.
The next two nights was off to Zambia and Islands of Siankaba, we were so excited about going to Victoria Falls. Our hotel, Islands of Siankaba, was wonderful, we were on an island on the river! So we were ok with the isolation at this location. Staff was so friendly, food great so fresh. Several things to do on the island and in the evening we would go out on the river in a pontoon boat and have drinks, appetizers and watch a group of hippos and the sunset. Thank goodness we had this wonderful place because the Victoria Falls was such a disappointment! We were there in the dry season and there is really NO Victoria Falls on the Zambia, no one told us this. There was the opportunity to go to the Zimbabwe side which seemed to have some falls, an extra excursion we would have gladly paid for if we had known but we didn't know! We were leaving the next day so we couldn’t book it.
So maybe we can't blame our travel agent, maybe we should have done our own research but is that not why you hire a travel agent? Since you have never been in the area and don't know anyone that has been in the area before, is that not why you hire a travel agent? Lesson learned . . .
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Maasai Mara
Fantastic safari. Good service and information. Thanks a bunch.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
amazing experience
On our very first visit to Kenya we experienced an amazing safari. Our driver Anthony was knowledgeable , timely, accomadating and very congenial. We could refer to him as Simba because of all the lions,lionesses and cubs he found. Our accomadations and meals offered were beautifully presented and delicious, everyone was extremely friendly. Thank you and would highly recommend this service to all . We had 2 grandsons with us 12 and 8 in our small family group. It was wonderful!!!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
its great and wonderfull
Perfect, excellent ..memorable..its was owesm experience..cnt wait for anather tym
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good driver but 7 days for safari only is too much.
Good , precise and prompt comunication by email. Very good and kind driver .Some problems with the accomadation.The already confermed high level lodges have been changed with lower one once we arrived in Tanzania.
The driver has rearranged everything again at almost the same quality level but with some difficulties.
Be sure to have the same lodges you have chosen and payd for!!!!!!
Consider to take a flight to Serengeti and one day in Ngorongoro is enough.
The trip was any way interesting thanks also to our driver.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
5 days safari as a phantastic experience
Very good and flexible organisation of the tour by Maurice Mwanzia. He was very flexible in the wishes according to our individual programm. Changes of plan on the spot, even in the accommodations, were smoothly arranged. Our driver Haroon was an excellent driver and guide. Even though it was our tenth visit to Kenya, we had many new experiences.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are excellent, very helpfull and on time in our daily activities.
They are always there to help us in our needs. they are knowledgable in our daily task and on time if not earlier on time schedule. They explain all the places we visited as if they live there and knew about it not memorizing of what they read about the place. when it comes to accomodation they knew the place and check us in and show about the place even going to the rest room if needed. They are excellent people and I don't have a doubt in my mind that if I have to go back I will definitely look for thesame company
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Thank You.
We wish to thank you most sincerely for booking our recent wonderful safari, it was truly one of the best holidays of our lives. We enjoyed every aspect of the trip - the variety of National Parks, the accommodation but most especially our driver BJ (Balthasar John). BJ made our trip really special - he never tired of seeking out the most interesting places and ensured we saw as many animals, birds, trees etc as we could possibly see. We are grateful for his patience, knowledge, skilled driving & particularly his kindness and good humour.
We appreciate the upgrade to Sopa Lodge - we really enjoyed the beautiful views & drive into the Ngorongoro Crater.
We would be happy to recommend all of you involved with arranging our holiday.