CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime
We just completed a 9-day safari through Zimbabwe and Botswana, and I can confidently say this was one of the most meaningful trips I’ve ever taken largely thanks to our incredible guide, Stanford, and the team at Africa Zim.
This trip was especially important to me because it was my first time traveling abroad, and it had been a lifelong dream of mine to come to Africa and see lions in the wild. Stanford made that dream come true and then some. He was knowledgeable, patient, and completely dialed into what we wanted out of the experience. Every game drive, every stop, and every detail felt thoughtfully planned.
A huge thank you as well to Pamela and Sharon, who were fantastic to work with in planning and customizing our itinerary. One moment that really stood out was when we realized the salt pans we were originally going to visit were flooded. Instead of just sticking to the plan, Stanford coordinated with Pamela and Sharon to adjust our itinerary on the fly and move our second night from Elephant Sands to Planet Baobab so we could still experience the salt flats.
That change ended up being one of the highlights of the entire trip. Planet Baobab was probably our favorite place we stayed, the atmosphere is incredible, and having a drink in a bar set inside a 2,000-year-old baobab tree is something I’ll never forget. Most importantly, we got to experience the Makgadikgadi Pans, which was a major goal of mine for the trip.
It really meant a lot that the team went out of their way to make that happen. That level of flexibility and care is rare and made the experience feel truly personal.
From the awe-inspiring power of Victoria Falls to the wildlife in Chobe National Park and the beauty of the Okavango Delta, every part of the trip delivered.
If you’re considering a safari, I can’t recommend Stanford and the entire Africa Zim Travel & Tours team highly enough. They don’t just run tours, they create unforgettable experiences and go above and beyond to make sure your trip is exactly what you hoped for.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tokkies Travel is a fantastic tour operator!
We had a fantastic time in Namibia. We had some special demands: we want to met local people who can interview. We want to have real authentic meetings with the San Bushmen and the Himba. Tokkies Travel arranged all this meetings, because they have a lot of contacts. Communications was very good, very friendly. They arranged everything we want and ask (if it is in their possibilities ofcourse). We felt very welcome and Mare-Lize became a friend of us!!!
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Izanne Meyer was brilliant & meticulous in the planning of our safari with a family of 17pax.
Safari.com and all the arrangements made by them as well as their partners they used were reliable and trustworthy. We definitely received value for our money.
We were blown away by Izanne's promptness to answer any query, even if it was after hours. The Safai.com team were always professional and friendly.
We appreciated the reliable transfer companies and their drivers that Safari.com use. All the drivers for our transfers from and to airports and our accommodation were professional, friendly and most importantly good drivers.
The accommodation that was booked for our family of 11adults and 6 children, was exactly what we wanted. From extravagance to rustic and ending with fun in Sun City.
The highlights are to many, but I'll mention a few.
Kapama Safari River Lodge was amazing. From luxury accommodation to delicious meals and the friendliest of staff. All our rangers and trackers were professional and their knowledge of the bush and animals very impressive.
Five of our grandchildren were old enough not to have an adult with them. Their ranger and tracker loved the children's enthusiasm for all animals from tiniest to the big 5 of course. The children say they will never forget Kat and Martin and everything they taught them. Especially, a little of the art of tracking. Seeing the dung beetles at work in elephant droppings, the praying mantas at night and the big 5 in two days was exceptional.
Thsukudu is a small game farm with lovely, rustic accommodation that feels like one is part of the bush. Just so peaceful to sit on the veranda and watch the tortoise and warthogs wander in from under the fence. The staff went out of their way to make our stay a happy one. We loved the tales of our ranger. Seeing the two cheetahs that were saved as babies all grown up and back in the wild was beautiful. Watching the hippos at play and a big herd of buffalo was a highlight.
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge in Zimbabwe was a certain highlight of our tour. Loved our accommodation and the best view one could wish for over the waterhole and bush. Seeing the animals right from our rooms or the deck and Buffalo bar is fun. The vulture conservation efforts here is serving as a critical, proactive step toward safeguarding these endangered cleaners.
The arrangements made for our 5 days there was perfect. Walking the tour of the Victoria Falls and experiencing the overwhelming power, deafening roar, and soaking rain of Mosi-oa-Tunya, or "TheSmoke of Thunders" is an unforgettable experience.
Choebe also gave us an explosion of memories to take home. Seeing the sights and wild from a boat and from the land was incredible.
Ending our tour at the magnificent Sun City was all we had hoped for.
Thank you Safari.com!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Chris was absolutely fantastic and always quick to respond while adapting flexibly to all our needs.
Our safari was an absolute 5/5 experience. Over the course of six days we were able to witness an incredible and unique wildlife up close which truly felt like a dream come true.
The entire organization was excellent and everything ran smoothly so we could fully relax and enjoy the experience. A special highlight was our driver whose knowledge about the animals and the environment was simply outstanding and made the trip even more memorable.
It was a once in a lifetime experience that we will never forget and we can highly recommend it.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely amazing,friendly and very knowledgeable!
Our safari adventure in Kenya was truly amazing, all thanks to Mournic Adventures. We travelled on a 4-day safari to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park, and every aspect of the trip was well organized and seamless.
Mournic Adventures offered excellent choices of accommodation, with Enkorok Mara Camp and Sarova Woodlands providing a serene and comfortable stay throughout our journey.
Our tour guide, Milton, was spectacular—knowledgeable, professional, and with a great sense of humour that made the experience even more enjoyable. The game drives were exciting and memorable, giving us unforgettable encounters with wildlife.
Overall, it was an incredible safari experience, and I would highly recommend Mournic Adventures to anyone planning a trip to Kenya.
Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lenard's team ispersonable, respectful, responsive, accommodating, giving clients a great experience
The experience exceeded our expectations. The knowledge of our driver was vast. The operator provided personal contact and checked in to make sure our needs and wants were met to the best of his ability. Lenard's attention to detail provided us with great housing, food and a safari. We had an additional travel request that he and his driver were able to accommodate in an efficient manner, which was over and above our expectations, but fully satisfied our needs.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Smooth & Memorable Kenya Trip
It was a very good decision for us to choose Wecam Safaris for our trip to Kenya. Their team is very responsive and takes care of our comfort and safety at every step of the journey. The guides were experienced, friendly and informative - making each place seem more alive to us.
During the safari we were able to see many wild animals from close quarters, which was really exciting. The day-to-day planning was well organized, there was no rush or chaos. Accommodation, food and service were all excellent.
Part of the trip was a visit to Nairobi City, which gave us a better understanding of Kenya. At the end of the trip, we felt like we had come back with a full experience.
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Just perfect
Everything was perfectly arranged, Our guide Julius did his best for us to see all of the animals. His dedication, knowledge, and passion for wildlife truly made a difference. He is professional, fun, friendly with excellent Portuguese and English communication skills. Our 4 day Safari experience were absolutely marvelous, fun, exiting, enjoyable and comfortable.
Every day felt unique and special. We always felt safe and well taken care.
Our accommodations Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge and African Kongoni in Serengeti were the best choice. Meals were always delicious and every morning after breakfast, the team prepared packed lunch for our picnic in the park. If you’re planning a safari, we strongly suggest requesting Julius as your guide he was truly the highlight of our adventure and made our trip unforgettable.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour operator was well versed and very easy to talk to - easy going, polite and kind.
The tour was well planned and executed, straight from booking, planning and communication. It was a really nice experience for my friends and I and I would 100% recommend others to try out Oqabii Tours and Travel for all their destination and travelling plans.
As for us we were able to go to Nairobi National Park, the only national park in a capital city world wide. The tour team was perfect as they knew all the locations as well as having a good relation with the other tour guides allowing us to get the best experience possible and value for money. Would defo take them on for my next trip😁🙌