DK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Thinus is a 5 star operator!
We have travelled with Thinus and CrissCross the last three times we have been in Africa, and we're returning again this December. Once again we and our friends have a tailor-made trip ahead of us, that we have designed from scratch with Thinus: This time we're starting in Namibia, then we cross into Botswana and then end up in Zambia. 3 weeks of wilderness and wildlife. Cannot wait to return!
Apart from being the best tour operator we've ever travelled with in Africa, CrissCross is 100% locally owned - meaning that all your money spend on any trip (apart from the flight tickets, of course) will end up in the hands of people actually living in Africa, which we find is very important. Mind you, most tour operators offering trips to Africal these days are in fact based out-side of the continent, hence only part of the investment you make, when you book a trip to this fantastic continent, will in fact benefit people living on it. Worth a consideration - and one other reason why Thinus and CrissCross come very highly recommended from us and all friends we have travelled with to date.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Best Trip
I cannot say enough about what a wonderful trip this was. Valentine took such good care of us so we just had to sit back and enjoy the amazing scenery. Every detail was taken care of and Valentine was patient with all our questions. I couldn't imagine going to Africa without Valentine! Looking back it is one of the greatest travel experiences I've had.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Valentine is the best tour guide ever!! Knowledgable, friendly, and fun!!
Valentine is the best tour guide ever! He is knowledgable, friendly and fun. The tour took us through Zimbabwe including Victoria Falls-- a true wonder of the world-- a must see for everyone. On safari we saw very close up every type of wildlife that we wanted to see. It truly was the trip of a lifetime.
Review about South Africa by Holliesherlock
Firstly, the game parks in South Africa are extremely well organised compared to the rest of the world. You actually know that the animals are being well protected and the people that work on safari have so much knowledge of the animals and the area, it's mind blowing!
But probably the best thing about South Africa as a safari destantion is watching the beautiful African sun set over a waterhole filled with hippos. Not many places can compare!
The best game reserve experience I've ever had!
Within 24 hours we had seen the big 5 and within 48 hours we had seen the big 7 including a wild dog kill. What more could you ask for?
The accomodation was absolutely stunning with an outdoor shower and a huge dining area that looked out over the water hole.
Each game drive consisted of coffee & rusks in the morning and G&T's in the evening as we watched the beautiful African sunset go down.
The wildlife was absolutely incredible with new things to see around every bend. Being able to see these wild animals up close, in their natural habitat was a once in a life experience that cannot compare to anything else. The beauty of Sabi Sands is that it's a huge area that enables the animals to cross over from other parks, but it isn't crowded at all. In our total time there (one week) we probably only saw two or three other tourists.
I cannot recommend Sabi Sands highly enough!
Review about Djuma Game Reserve by Holliesherlock
Friendly staff and five star acommodation. Hands down the best game reserve I've ever been to!
NO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip to remember
Thank you for a trip I will never forget. I have never seen so many exotic animals in my life. It was a truely amazing experience. We had lots og space in the van we where travelling in to move around and get the pictures we wanted and our guide's had an impressingly amount of knowledge about the wildlife surrounding us. The camping was also a good experience. The tent where more than big enough and easy to set up and take down. Visiting the South African wildlife is defenitely something I will recommend.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable experience from beginning to the end !!!
We are regular travellers to Kenya and made quite a lot of safaris over the last 10 years. In 2010 we went to Tanzania for the first time and booked a 4 days safari with Ajabu Adventures. We thought we had it all in the passed experiences but booking a safari with this company was amazing. From the first email contact till the day of departure for safari, everything was arranged in a personal way and with passion. We knew from the start that this would become a wonderful 4 days of adventure. The owners of Ajabu Adventure are Dutch and they put their hearts and souls into the business. The best quality is their service. They really feel responsible for giving you the best moments of your life. Almost everything is possible to arrange and they help you with great suggestions. The driver/guide we had was experienced in knowledge and a suberb driver as well. They have great 4x4 cars, very comfortable. The lunch package was a surpise... no paper boxes but a great picknick basket and real crockery. We saw some tourists looking with an envied eye, included some monkeys :-). We are planning to visit Tanzania again in January 2013 and will book again with Ajabu Adventures. We can sincerely recommend Ajabu Adventures if quality, hospitality, customer service and value for money is important to you!
CA
Experience level: first safari
All the amazing wildlife we saw & laughts with with top guide Hoppy
Graham & I had a wonderful trip with Wildlife Safaris under the guidance ( and laughs ) of your top guide Hoppy in February . We felt we lucked out incredibly with all the wildlife we saw and interesting conversations we had with Hoppy.
Review about Kenya by Robert Mitchell
Kenya is a very interesting place to visit. The people are very friendly and helpful. The safari guide was very professional and made our experience the best it could be.