65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A very well organised and comfortable holiday.
We couldn't fault the communications, meeting at Entebbe Airport and the transfers to hotels and lodges. Our driver for the whole 12 days, who doubled up as a guide, particularly for the birds, was knowledgeable, punctual, courteous, and a very good driver. The recently refurbished lodges at Paraa and Mweya were extremely good, as was Boma House and Kyaninga Lodge. The facilities at Eco Lodge in Budongo were pretty basic. Overall a memorable holiday.
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Splendid!
We went on a safari to Zimbabwe, Botswana & Namibia in september/october 2013.
Valentine was our guide.
It was a wonderfull journey; a splendid experience.
We learned so much about the animals, nature, the environment, even history.
Valentine could tell so much about all this, and in a very interesting way!
When there were little problems (on the road or with organisation or so) he arranged it all.
That's how a perfect holiday had to be.
We enjoyed this trip so much, that we will go on safari again, and if possible with this guide again.
Thanks a lot!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 4 Day Adventure
Myself and 4 friends decided to do the Etosha and Swakupmund Adventure. It was brillint. The Safari tour was spectacular and the guide was brilliant. HE was able to answer all questions and made the tour fun throughout. The places in whch we stayed were luxury and we have come back very happy and would sugest everyone to experience this.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Southern Africa's people, animals, geography, history & contrasts were made a living experience.
Compass Odyssey's Southern Africa Safari was well organised with initial information clearly explaining what one may expect. Travelling in Namibia, Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe was a wonderful initiation to an area which has such diversity. Darren showed his passion for Africa & was able & willing to impart such a wealth of knowledge(history, animals, birds etc) supported by Zimbabwean driver (amazing animal spotter) Noel & cook Allen. This personal input on a real level is what made this trip stand out & be the difference from the usual travel experiences. Nothing ever seemed to be a problem for these three & helpfulness & assistance seemed to me to go beyond & above the norm. They were such good company, a wonderful tour leader, an excellent driver & a great cook (who met the needs of the group). The sights, smells, sounds, encounters, topography, accommodation , experiences were varied & immense ...... an extraordinary Southern African experience. Darren also arranged 2 great mini stays prior (Johanesburg) & after (CapeTown) which completed this whole experience to be way beyond expectations.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience.certainly know Africa & how to show the true side.
If you are looking for a positive experience in Africa contact Compass Odyssey for a true African experience.
Cannot commend highly enough.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best service ever with Kanuth Adventure Safaris
My trip with Kanuth Adventure Safaris was very first one to the real Tanzanian national park and it happened to be amazing Mikumi National Park. It was one of the best experiences ever to see animals so close. The service and programme was exceptional and the boys would have gone an extra mile to make sure that their customers are very happy. The tour guides are very informative and you learn a lot about wildlife on the trip. I would strongly advice this tour operator to everyone as the prices are not so high as they are with others. I am now planning to visit Selous Game Reserve and Pugu Hills Forest Reserve not far from Dar es Salaam very soon with Kanuth again. I know many other happy customers who went with Kanuth so do not hesitate and go for it :)
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Safari to Africa was excellent saw many animals and the country as promised by the organisor.
The tour was most informative, well organised, experiences of the food and the people and life styles, history of the country were excellent. Accommodation was well planned and the areas visited left us in no way short of everything Africa has to give. We left the country with many happy memories, friendships, laughs and good vibes about the tour organised by Compass Odyssey and their staff. We would recommend anyone wanting to see Africa this was they way to go, very relaxing and enjoyable.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Uganda -Lovely country, wonderful people, exciting birding,marvellous guide, excellent lodges
Spent whole holiday in Uganda concentrating on bird life. Very well organized tour. Every detail had been thought of. Lodges very good and staff delightful.
Boat trips on Nile and Kazinga Channel were highlight of the tour.
Huge decline in numbers of antelope since last visit. Many fewer raptors and no vultures.Authorities will have to do something about poaching if game parks are to remain tourist attraction.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The experience with A&A Gorilla tours was excellent with planning and co ordination
Overall everything was very good with good service, vehicles equipment, guides and any help required.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sameco Tours gave me a wonderful 70th birthday on safari in Africa
Traveling across the bush on the way to Masai Marah was how I spent my 70th birthday and it was the best celebration I ever had although no one knew it but me. Later in the day we saw all the important animals plus two that were rare. We ate a delicious buffet meal worthy of a party and stayed in rooms with all the amenities we needed and slept in luxury beds.
Our guide was named Eustace and his English was impeccable while he served us so very well from the North of Kenya to the Tanzania border. He educated us on Kenya and the animals and the culture. We felt very blessed to have him as our guide. He saw to it that we saw every animal visible to the human eye while keeping his eye on the challenging roads.
I hadn’t wanted a “canned safari.” By that I meant being herded onto buses and treated like tourists. Our safari was exactly what I wanted--small, personal, flexible and yet with attention to comfort. It was designed more for travelers than tourists which is how I see myself.
My regret is that I didn’t see Africa much sooner in my life before animals were put into reserves and domesticated. I was grateful that we did not happen across a kill nor did we see a single snake--both things I dreaded, but, after all, we were in Africa! That is the very thing to be expected.
I can’ t praise Sameco Tours enough and remained impressed from the personal pickup at the airport to the race to get me off earlier than the rest of the group at the end for my return to where I live in Bali.