DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience and trusted tour operator
Dear people, what we have experienced in the last 4 days was so fantastic that I can't really describe it with my simple rhetorical options. My wife and I decided on a camping safari at short notice and flew from Zanzibar to Arusha. We just wanted to see what's going on with safaris in the short term. The reception at our Venice Hotel referred us to Cubs Expeditions. Ellie was the name of our contact. A very reliable, sincere and helpful young man who managed to send us on our dream tour the next day (Camping Safari 4 days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater for under €700). Our tour was breathtaking, we saw much more than we could actually process. And camping in the wilderness is definitely worth an experience, with hyenas and jackals all around us. But we never felt unsafe because we had our guide and driver Stanley at our side, who navigated us safely through the wilderness at all times and tracked down all the wild animals that could be seen for us. Great class. Gidion, our cook, took care of our physical well-being. What the man conjured up using simple means from a larger camping stove was top notch. Simple and very tasty. All in all, the two looked after our group perfectly for 4 days and made our safari an unforgettable experience. Thanks to you and thanks to Ellie and Cubs Expeditions 6 out of 5 stars
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable
Our experience with this safari agency was magnificent. We initially had a misunderstanding regarding the start and end dates of the safari, but when they realized we intended to begin a day earlier, they promptly resolved the issue. They arranged everything seamlessly with another agency they often collaborate with, ensuring no inconvenience for us. 'Pole Pole' and 'Hakuna Matata' are truly part of their culture!
They picked us up from the airport and even organized our return transfer, which was to a different and more distant airport, without any issue. The safari itself was breathtaking. Everyone was incredibly kind, and our guide was highly attentive to our needs, going above and beyond to help us spot all the Big Five.
We highly recommend this agency for anyone planning a safari in Tanzania!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Start to finish communication, coordination, transportation, accommodations & staff were outstanding
We have both traveled extensively internationally for business and pleasure but never to South Affrica. In Jan 2024, we booked a trip of a lifetime with GoTouchDown tours, at the AZ Travel show. The no pressure sales associate Lucia was very helpful. Lucia and Deon spent time getting to understand who we were, what we were interested in, the type of activities we liked and our budget. They made recommendations on what would be the best trip for us, including what time of year would be best, time spent in each location, overall travel times and budget. We decided on a 17 day, Big 5 Safari, West Coast of South Africa, and Vitoria Falls adventure in late Oct 2024. Start to finish the communication, coordination, transportation, accommodations, and staff were outstanding. Flights are long from the Southwest US, but worth it.
I apologize for the length of this review. It was a long trip, but it was amazing and well worth it. I would recommend and use GoTouchDown in the future for you travel to South Africa.
The Royal Murubisi game lodge was amazing. This is one of two small (6-8 rooms) resorts in the entire Kaingo reserve (41,000 Acres +). The accommodations were first class and then some. We had twice daily game drives (early morning and Sundowner / Happy hour). Our guides were fantastic. Z and Yolanda were truly knowledgeable about the reserve, the animals, and the research on the reserve. The entire staff was friendly, and beyond helpful and attentive. They made us feel like we were the only ones at the resort. The food was amazing, and plentiful. At times we had to skip meals and snacks because it was simply too much for us.
The shuttles between airports and hotels and flights coordinated flawlessly by the GoTouchDown South African travel support specialist Anisa. Our drivers were always waiting for us right as we got off the plane. We did not have to worry about anything. The most people we had on any tour and transfer were five plus the driver.
The western Cape was extremely beautiful. All the hotels were genuinely nice boutique hotels with amazing facilities, staff, and service. We spent several days in of the three locations. Each location brought a unique perspective of this beautiful country. Shark Bay is in a small fishing and resort area. Absolutely amazing accommodations overlooking shark bay and the area. Ladybird vineyard lodges was located on a wine farm in South African wine country. Again, very nice accommodations, but least favorite as proximity to other things in the area. Last stop was Belle Maroc on the beach on the western cape. Again, very amazing accommodations, with great staff.
Our excursions were included in this portion of the trip and were incredibly fun and informative. Our driver / tour guide was deeply knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. He made the trip very enjoyable. I would suggest that you look closely at the excursions, with possible alternate plans for some of them. For example, we were unable to get up Table Mountain for 5 days due to the weather, which was one of the excursions. We had to wing it a bit during this time.
The shuttles and flights to Victoria Fall and our hotel were flawless. Shuttle drivers got us through border crossings between Zimbabwe and Zambia. The Avani hotel was again first class, and right at the gate to Victoria falls. The staff and the accommodations were beyond what was expected. Wildlife walking by the pool, a very attentive staff, and amazing natural beauty made the ending of the trip even more memorable.
We highly recommend the trip and GoTouchDown!
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
amazing
we had a wonderful, interesting journey. our guide Grayson was helpfully and always interested on our behavier. all was beautiful.
HU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Real bucket list
Difficult to express in words our week in Tanzania . What I would say in short: this is a must . You can not only see the paradise on Earth , but also a real happy and kind and careful community. Must experience
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
One of the most scenic countries and beautiful wildlife. Food was great, people were friendly, everything was clean & safe. Such a great trip and look forward to going back.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
I honestly didn't imagine that South Africa was so beautiful! Kruger Park was a great experience for the whole family! The landscapes are spectacular! The people we met were truly exceptional and above all very kind to us.
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
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all was wonderful
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
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million of animals, the Scenic was amazing
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
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we had a most interesting time