AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Caring and attentive
My experience with Essence Ethiopia during my 5 days in the north of the country was overall very positive. The owner seems to really care about their clients. Communication was very prompt during the booking process and the owner maintained it in order to check for satisfaction throughout the tour as well. Everything was organized as agreed upon. During my trip I got several of their tour guides and every single one of them was really amazing, knowledgeable and friendly. So big thank you to Mr.Mekuanint, Mr.Wase, Mr.Girum and Mr.Sisay...
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our tour operator was Wiliam, he was amazing and did everything to create 4 unforgettable days!
The service is amazing, our tour operator was Wiliam. He is a very kind man and did everything to create an unforgettable safari! He spoke English very well and tells us everything about the animals and the national parks what we needed to know, hé knows literally everything! If I did a safari again I would definitely do it by this campaign!!
Incredible 6-day kenya safari with Banok safaris
Our 6-day safari with Banok Safaris was nothing short of spectacular! From the breathtaking Masai Mara, where we saw the Big Five, to the stunning Lake Nakuru with its flamingos and rhinos, and the majestic Amboseli with elephants roaming against Mount Kilimanjaro’s backdrop—every moment was unforgettable. The accommodations were comfortable, the itinerary was well-planned, and our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Banok Safaris provided a seamless, well-organized adventure that exceeded all expectations. Highly recommended for an authentic and unforgettable Kenya safari!
LU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well organised tour with flexible options, amazing memories !
We booked the safari 1 day before the tour and still had an amazing and very well organised your ! Our guide John did his very best to show us all animals. The evenings at the camp were a nice opportunity to meet and talk to people travelling with différent guides. I recommend without any hesitation!!
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They were very attentive to me, answering my questions and making my package the way I wanted.
I was very well attended to, the package I got exceeded my expectations, everything went well and I highly recommend it
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A special trip!
A big thank you to Sandra and all the effort she put in to organising a wonderful safari trip for us, Sandra organised part of our holiday from Cape Town to Pilanesberg at Shepherds Tree Game Lodge, we were really happy with the lodge. Sandra was on hand to answer any questions before and during our trip and made sure everything went smoothly, thank you!
Competent, knowledgeable, hard working and safety conscious
My husband and I had a wonderful trip with Phillimon to the Moremi reserve in the Okavango Delta for 2 nights and 3 days. From beginning to end it was a totally memorable experience.
James, in the office, is a great communicator and was always quick to respond to emails and questions which gave me total confidence in booking with Walking Sticks Safari.
Phillimon picked us up at a set time from our accommodation in Maun and took us to the campsite after taking us for a game drive in the afternoon. We saw lots of animals including lions.
The campsite had already been set up by Prince, our cook, and KB his assistant. Both were charming, good fun and very helpful.
After waking the following morning at 5:30 and having breakfast we had another 6 hour game drive, back to camp for lunch and a rest and then another 3 hour game drive late afternoon returning to camp at 7pm for dinner. Again we saw many animals including a lioness with her two cubs, zebra, hyenas, wild dogs, hippo, buck and just missing out on seeing a leopard but not for lack of effort on Phillimons part. The following morning we had another short game drive, lunch and then a return trip to our accommodation in Maun stopping on the way if more animals were seen.
Phillimon was born and bred in the Okavango Delta and knows the delta like the back of his hand. At all times he worked really hard to show us as many animals as possible and never gave up despite some challenging weather conditions; a hugh amount of rain had fallen in Botswana over the last month.
It was such fun that we didn’t want it to end. Phillimon knows his stuff and we felt relaxed and safe with him at all times. We saw some wonderful animals and experienced the delights of the Okavango Delta.
I would definitely recommend Walking Sticks Safari as a company to see the Okavango Delta with. We had a great time and we would definitely use them again.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience
I can’t recommend Serengeti Smile enough. From booking the safari holiday to being on it I have nothing but positive words to describe the experience. Communicating with the team was effortless and they always kept us in the loop with updates and tour planning.
The safari was amazing and I have experienced and seen things I could only dream of! I have witnessed the big 5 animals plus a whole range of others. I’ve been able to get close to elephants, lions and giraffes and see how incredible they truly are. The tour was so interesting as we visited Maasai tribe and got to learn about their way of living and culture, something I never thought I would do. I feel so lucky that I have experienced all of these wonderful things and couldn’t go without thanking our guide Champion!
This holiday was with myself and my boyfriend and while away it was my birthday with Serengeti Smile and Champions help they gave me a lovely surprise and some cake to celebrate! Champion has been an excellent guide, so friendly, knowledgeable and so caring towards us. He has taught us so much and shown us the beautiful animals Tanzania has to offer! Thank you so much and hope to come back in the future.
BR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
The experience was incredible! We took the 5-day desert and coast tour, spending two days in the desert and the other two in Swakopmund. Communication was very efficient, starting from when we first contacted the agency for information about prices and itineraries. Everything was very well organized. Our guide, Berron, was wonderful, with great knowledge of the history, biology, and geology of the areas we visited, explaining everything to us. We learned a lot about Namibia, which is a fantastic country. Both the desert and the coast are amazing! I was expecting a great experience, but it was even better than I had anticipated. On the coast, activities were not included in our package, so we booked the Sandwich Harbour tour separately, which is definitely worth it. We thought the value for money was good, as we didn't have to worry about anything. Accommodations and food included in the package were really nice, and we learned a lot from our guide. If we had opted for self-driving, we probably would have saved some money, but I think contracting the agency was a good decision for a more complete and relaxing experience. The only issue was that the Wi-Fi didn’t work during our entire stay in the desert.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A magical honeymoon of a lifetime!
We have just arrived home from the honeymoon of a lifetime with Mountain Warriors.
From the beginning Loveness was very helpful and proactive in defining the schedule and selecting the best accommodation for our budget. We felt it was very good value for money. This is what made us choose Mountain Warriors over other suppliers. The transfers to/from the airport were also seamless.
We started our safari off with a high, when Simon came to collect us they had personalised the vehicle with honeymoon signs which is such a lovely thoughtful touch we never expected!
The Safari with Simon was everything we could have dreamed of. We did 4 days, 3 nights passing through Tanguiere, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. We saw the big 5 and loads of others amazing animals we didn’t expect. Simon really spotted out the animals and tried to make sure we saw everything we could. He was so knowledgeable about the animals, Tanzania and local culture, we loved learning from him. It was chilled and felt like exploring with a friend! We enjoyed all the lunches, and they took the care to inform all the accommodation of our dietaries. They even told them it was our honeymoon so we had celebrations each night too which was special.
We stayed at Suricata Boma Lodge, Signature Serengeti Luxury Camp and Lions Paw. All amazing in their own areas. One thing to note is that a lot of the accommodations separate guests from Safari guides which we didn’t like as much, we enjoyed the places that looked after the guides too! Something to consider when booking accommodation.
The days are long in the Jeep but you don’t notice between the talking, spotting animals and taking in the scenery. Some truly magical moments we’ll cherish forever.
Thank you Mountain Warriors and we’d love to come back another day in the future. P.s. ask for Simon if you are going to book!!
