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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Magical Place
The safari could not be more perfect. It was such a magical place and I will never forget all the memories and feelings I had while driving in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. I managed to see the big5, including a lion hunting and killing a Zebra, while in the Serengeti. Saw several leopards in trees. Saw cheetahs with their cubs (18 in total), crocodiles, many hippos and big herds of elephants. Ngorongoro Crater is a true wonder of the Earth. The safari was awesome. Thanks so much Baraja, Joao and Loy
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The Thrill of Uganda
I just returned from an unbelievable and exhilarating trip to Uganda. This was my first experience visiting Uganda as well as using the services of 1000 Shades of Green. I have absolutely nothing but high praise for the team at 1000 Shades of Green as they went way beyond to ensure my trip was the best it could be. The accommodations were most enjoyable and comfortable, the food throughout the trip was outstanding and the animal sightings were breathtaking. My guide "Charles" was professional, punctual and a world of information. His main priority was my comfort and that he did! I could not have asked for a better guide/driver. Thank you Charles and everyone at 1000 Shades of Green! It was a trip exceeding my expectations and as a result, I will return! Thank you, Thanks you, THANK YOU!
20-35 years of age
Great trip to Kruger Park
We were picked up by our driver, guide and chef Rhys, who organized a fantastic trip to the Kruger National Park for us. We love spotting and photographing wildlife, and were able to see lots of animals. Rhys was very sensitive to our interests, and took us on a day long game drive - which is just what we have done in our own vehicle. Look at some of the photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/26218940@N04/sets/72157644059695084/ The food was great and lodgings fine.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable journey
Hi, our safari with Tailor Made Safaris was unforgettable, thanks to the chosen destinations and good guidance. It was an experience to drive amongst wildlife, as well as go on a walking safari, where you get an elephant or rhinoceros only a few meters away from you (heart rate increasing!).
Our safari consisted of two parts; wildlife in Tembe Elephant Park, Mkhuze Game Reserve, Kosi Bay, St Lucia Estuary, Hluhluwe iMfolozi and landscape in the Drakensberg at Thendele (Royal Natal National Park) and Didima (Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve).
Our photo gallery can be seen on my website, www.josschouten.com under travel.
Tailor Made Safaris, thanks very much again!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic time in Uganda with Budget Safaris Uganda
I had an amazing time in Uganda, the pearl of Africa, with Peter and Andrew. Travelling alone as a single female, the trip was perfectly tailored to fit in everything I wanted to see and do, even my Compassion sponsor child visits. I had a great time travelling across the country as we trekked the Gorillas at Bwindi Impenetrable forest, saw lots of game including lions, elephants and giraffes at Murchison Falls, saw the source of the Nile at Jinja and just everywhere that we travelled, all the activities that had been arranged and the people I met along the way.
It wasn't just a great holiday - I fell in love with Uganda as they showed me their beautiful country and the beautiful hearts of the Ugandan people.
I began the tour as a client, I finished the tour as a friend.
I definitely recommend Budget Safaris Uganda to anyone travelling to Uganda.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Toured for 8 days to Chobe, Okavango and Victoria Falls with Blessing Munbare as our guide
Communications to establish the tour dates and payment was slower than I had hoped but we hammered the details out to our satisfaction. The tour was as advertised and often exceeded expectations. Chobe Safari Lodge was totally wonderful as were the boat experience and the driving safari. Okavango Delta was s bit disappointing because there was not much wildlife ( wrong time of the season) but the Sedia Hotel gave a sense of Africa that was not totally touristy. Victoria Falls was spectacular as was the Victoria Falls Hotel. Having Blessing Mumbare as our guide and friend for the 8 days was indeed a highlight of of trip. His care for us (myself, wife and daughter) will be remembered fondly. We thank him for his efforts and hospitality. You will be hard-pressed to find anything comparable for the experience and price. Thank-you Blessing - Bob
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Sossusvlei by Sidney Crain
Very unique pink sand dunes with brilliant blue skies
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Etosha National Park by Sidney Crain
Huge park filled with typical African wildlife.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unique landscape, wildlife and native peoples.
In November of 2013 I joined a small group of travelers that toured Nambia with Overseas Adventure Travel. We flew to Johannesburg, South Africa and stayed overnight and then flew to Windhoek, Namibia. After spending a couple of nights in the Capital of Namibia we flew on to Sossusvlei in the Namib desert and stayed at a beautiful lodge where we went on game watching trips and saw many Oryx, gazelles, jackles, eagles, and ostrich. Sundowners in the desert were unique and wonderful. We then went to Sossusvlei and climbed some of the huge pink sand dunes that the region is famous for. We then flew to Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. A cruise of Walvis Bay is not to be missed. They have oyster farms there and they were served with Champagne on the half shell. Giant white pelicans came in for feeding as well as two or three large cape fur seals. Dolphins and whales were also swam near our boat. Swakopmund was an interesting place with many German and Dutch descendants from the colonial days when the country was known as Southwest Africa. We drove to The Cape Cross Seal Colony on the Skeleton Coast were huge numbers of seals could be seen birthing their pups. Many still had their placentas attached! We then flew to Damaraland to see Desert Elephants and other wildlife unique to that very arid land. The lodge again was remarkable and comfortable. A visit to the local boarding school was enjoyable. We then flew to Etosha national Park which is the size of Swizerland!. The lodge had a watering hole outside the fence and a wide range of wildlife came in to drink. Black Rhinos came in at night. White rhinos are also in the park. Game walks were included with rifle armed guides to protect against prides of lions in the area.
If anybody would like to use OAT they have a online video of the Nambian tour on www.OatTravel.com. I would recommend this country for touring as it is unique in landscape, wildlife and local tribes.
Sidney Crain
IL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Safari and Great Tour Operators
We, a couple in our 60's, have just returned from a most memorable, and wonderful safari which we booked through Safari Infinity. Although this is our first time in Tanzania I have no doubt we shell return and most definitely, and unequivocally when we do so we shell travel with Safari Infinity again.
We planned our trip through Augustine who was so kind and patient with all queries and questions and did not mind explaining things over and over in order for us to be able to come to the right decisions !! Our e-mails were always answered promptly and at no time did we feel pressured into making a decision which we were not comfortable with.
This company is run by two extraoridnarily young people, Simon and Lucia, who deliver a most excellent service of the highest quality. From the minute of planning, till and including the safari everything just worked like clockwork.
Having a good guide , I think,could make the difference between an okay safari or a wonderful one and Safari Infinity certainly works with only the top people. Our guide, Robert, a really nice guy was excellent, incredibly knowledgeable with a lovely sense of humour and it was easy to tell just how much he loved what he was doing and how good he is at it.
We visited Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongora and the central and western Serengeti. All the tented camps and lodges we stayed at were of the highest quality, and we felt really pampered.
Tanzania was amazing and our experience was 100 times more than we expected to be. Needless to say that a great part of this was due to good planning and the implementation of it, by a company who seem to really care about their clients. On our last day Lucia and Simon even took time out of their busy schedule to come and meet us!
So if anyone out there is reading this, and looking for a local tour operator, who you can put your trust in and feel safe with planning and paying in advance (yes from all the research I did, everyone who is planning a safari with a locally based operator seems to worry about the same things) then I hope what you have read will help you to put your mind at rest and ease your doubts.
There is no doubt whatsoever that our amazing positive experience was due to the expertise of Safari Infinity, the result being...........a perfect holiday!!!!