CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari trip and Kilimanjaro trekking was wonderful
Five months ago I was in Tanzania and I did Mount Kilimanjaro trekking as well as I did two days safari trip in Manyara National park and Serengeti National Park.
For Mount Kilimanjaro I used Lemosho route, am not aware about other route but the tour company which organised our tour suggested this route because they had a group which was going by that day. After Mount Kilimanjaro I did two days safari in Manyara and Serengeti. Enosa Expeditions is a company which organised my tour and they did everything for me including booking for hotel and accommodation was very nice, they had good tour guides. I would like to compliment them because they are so professionals.
I like to advice other guys not to be scared to do Mount Kilimanjaro trekking because is not difficult as other people think. The most important thing is to get good tour company
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect Vals Getaway
I traveled with Helinas Safaris with my Girlfriend to Mombasa for Valentines. The Helinas Staff were very friendly making sure to organize every detail as per my specification. the whole trip was very good, and whenever I called in for help I would get an immediate response from the main office. Well done Helinas, I am definitely traveling with you again.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Ir was a really great adventure,beautifull spots and a good guide.
That was very good. Beautifull places to stay.
Online THE night safari was too long. That was 3 hours.
Special THE Serengetti camp was great. Into THE wilderness.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good!
Norelle is polite and efficient . She gived us all the advice and information we needed and is able to solve all our doubts and problems. She is very patient and punctual. The website is simple to understand and navigate.
SI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
There is cheetah!
Amazing! Masai Mara is a dream place to be, definetly returning.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about South Africa by Colin
We also visited Pumba Game Reserve. This was smaller and didn't have the range of animals that Shamwari had. The accommodation was luxurious and the restaurant was good, but the guide was nowhere near as good as Shamwari.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A place for someone who is looking for an excellent safari experience
Our children had been worried when the brochure described the accommodation as "tented". They needn't have been worried, not many tents include a very comfortable double bed, a good side bathroom (though an outside shower was a surprise) and its own plunge pool. The "tent" was extremely private being set in its own wooded area, the only visitors being the nyala and wart hogs which unconcernedly wandered past.
The ranger we had for the game drives was top-notch. He and his fellow rangers obviously kept track of all the animals on the reserve and we saw a good selection on each drive. However he was also very knowledgeable about the environment as well, stopping to show us interesting plants, birds and smaller animals as well as the "big five".
The only downside was the restaurant in the evening, service wasn't all it could have been and the food presented wasn't what I would have expected from somewhere with Shamwari's reputation.
If you want an excellent safari experience then Shamwari is definitely the place to go, but go on the understanding that the restaurant service might not be of the best.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Peaceful, Relaxing and great Hospitality
The accommodation was fabulous. We especially enjoyed relaxing on our chalet's wooden deck, right at the water's edge and soaking in the absolute African Bush peace around us. The staff are all so pleasant and helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed the daily excursions we were taken on (Sunset Game Drive, the Kruger Park, the Cultural Village, the Annual Sanctuary and the Silk Factory).
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Magic surroundings, unique scenery,
The Okavango Delta scenery is quite unique and as you have to fly a small plane to get to one of the lodges, you can realize it as soon as you board. It is very remote and with the water reflection the light is a wonder and you ear the bush noises so clearly day or night (you can ear hyenas grunting , lions roaring, bell frogs croaking etc.). For wildlife, scarce elephants and hippos are guaranteed. But you may not see cats if you don't book in a lodge offering game drives. Most of the lodges have boat activities and bush walks (a great experience indeed), but few have game drives. If you think you will be frustrated not to see lions, choose lodges with gale drives. If you can afford to stay in two places (one in the north, one in the south), it might be advisable as you'll probably see different things. Quality wise, the accommodation we booked was not a bargain. Lodges are very expensive and the service is not quite as good as we might expect for what we paid (I know, it is the bush but...) The thing is if you are used to other safari accommodations (I live in South Africa and have tried quite a few..) you can have real value for money (even if it is not as spectacular as the Okavango)...
IS
Overall enjoyable
I travelled with Faustin tours in April 2016. I did the 8 days tour that includes safari in Mikumi National Park, hike to Sanje waterfalls and a stay in Zanzibar. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed my travels. There were a few hiccups along the way, fx. miscommunications between the agency and the guide in Mikumi/Sanje about timings and travel and the full day of hiking turned out to be less than half a day which was dissapointing. However the guides were informative, the accommodation was lovely in all places, I was very lucky when it came to the weather seeing as the rainy season has started in April and as aforementioned I enjoyed the tour and my experience was positive.