35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My tour operator was very knowledgeable and helpful!
We really enjoyed our experience on the safari in Pilanesberg National Park! Our safari tour guide and driver Simon were amazing!
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic organization and wonderful experience!
We had an absolutely wonderful safari experience! The organisation was fantastic from start to finish, and everything was very well planned.
Our driver, Simon, was excellent — made sure we had the best possible experience. Our guide, Megan, was also amazing. She shared so many interesting facts and stories about the animals and the surrounding area, which made the safari even more fascinating.
It was a truly unforgettable experience, and I learned so much during the trip. I would highly recommend this safari to everyone — definitely an experience worth having!
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was planned perfectly.
Safari was safe, eventful and great. and our operator - Simon was flawless. Nice, helpful and competent. 10/10 overall :)
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful safari
Our guide Noton made an excellent trip even better.
He was a great driver, very patient even though we were late every day, and made each day spectacular. He has a real knack for having us in the right place at the right time!
Highly recommend
IN
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
This review is after first 2 days and based only on the experience so far.
Very good communication during online booking and safari so far.
They arranged to pick us up from Airport and then from hotel on the day of safari.
First 2 days of the safari have been good.Thanks to our Driver-Guide
Musa Adam.
EG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trustworthy
Excellent service, Easy booking, nice accommodation, wonderful tour guide ( Charles), was very keen to show us different kind of animals around, and very knowledgeable. I recommend the agency and Charles in person.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The service was excellent and very patient, and the itinerary was thoughtfully and sensibly planned. When a member of our group had a birthday, they e
Our guide Shawn was absolutely wonderful. He is incredibly patient, warm and fun‑loving. He would voluntarily tell us about the animals’ natural habitats and seek out all kinds of fascinating scenery for us. Even when we were running late, he would wait for us with great patience.
Not only did he show us a huge variety of wildlife, he also introduced us to plenty of local culture. Whenever we passed distinctive local buildings during the trip, he offered explanations without us asking. He even brought small stools for us when we got in and out of the vehicle. There was always cold bottled water available in the car fridge. He tried his best to meet almost all our requests and was very attentive to how we felt. He brought us so much joy on this Safari. We highly recommend him.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful experience in Kenya!
We loved our safari in Kenya with Leopard Orchid Safaris! Booking the tour went smoothly with quick responses to our questions and we appreciated the flexibility in choosing lodging that best met our needs. Our guide, Francis, did an exceptional job taking care of every detail. He made sure we knew the plans each day and what to expect as situations changed. His knowledge of the wildlife and parks is very impressive and we learned so much about Kenya, too. Experience of a lifetime!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Stop searching - this is your go to operator!
We went on a seven-day private mid-range safari with Meru Slopes Tours through Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater – and we were absolutely thrilled from start to finish. The entire trip was exceptionally well organized and exceeded our expectations in every respect. We would recommend Meru Slopes without hesitation!
From the initial planning to the communication throughout the entire trip, everything was first-class. Leonard, who was responsible for organizing our safari, was always reliable, helpful and made sure that everything ran smoothly. At no point did we feel that we had to worry about anything ourselves – from our perspective, it would be hard to imagine a better-organized safari.
We would also like to give special praise to our guide, Stanley. He has an impressive knowledge of wildlife, nature and the national parks. We had an incredible number of questions, and Stanley took the time to answer every single one of them, explaining everything patiently and in great detail. At the same time, he had an excellent sense of where and when the best opportunities for wildlife sightings were likely to arise. It is also a great advantage that the guides are connected by radio and share information about animal sightings with each other. Stanley repeatedly positioned us in fantastic spots, allowing us to get “up close” to the animals and take some outstanding photographs.
Thanks to Stanley, we saw all of the Big Five – four of them on the very first day! As expected, we spotted the rhino on our final day in the Ngorongoro Crater.
Overall, we were incredibly lucky during our safari. One absolute highlight was witnessing the famous river crossing at the Mara River. We only had to wait for about an hour before we got to witness this spectacular natural phenomenon. Stanley explained to us that the chances of seeing such a crossing on any given day are only around 5–10%. We also heard from other travellers that some of them had waited for four days without seeing a single crossing.
There were plenty of other encounters that we will definitely never forget. We saw a lioness immediately after a zebra kill, and one evening we even witnessed a lion taking down a large buffalo not far from our camp.
The lodges were also excellent without exception. All of the accommodations were very comfortable, the food was great, and the staff everywhere were incredibly friendly and welcoming.
One small note for future guests: We found the visit to a Maasai village interesting overall and appreciated the opportunity to gain some insight into the local culture. At the same time, however, we felt that the visit was very much geared towards getting money from tourists. From the beginning, we were of course more than happy to make a donation to support the Maasai and the village. What we found somewhat uncomfortable, though, was that several parts of the visit felt more like a staged performance, with requests for money being made at various points, more or less subtly.
At the very end, there was also an additional expectation to purchase souvenirs, which was initially presented to us as a contribution towards providing clean drinking water for the village. We were only told the prices after we had selected the items, and were then asked about our personal “budget”. We found the way this was handled relatively uncomfortable.
We are mentioning this explicitly only as a note for other travellers – it did not in any way overshadow our otherwise fantastic safari experience with Meru Slopes.
All in all, this safari was an absolute dream experience for us. The organization, communication, lodges, wildlife sightings, and especially Leonard and our guide Stanley were outstanding. We truly felt that we were in very good hands with Meru Slopes and were able to simply relax and enjoy the entire trip.
A huge thank you to Leonard, Stanley and the entire team at Meru Slopes Tours for this unforgettable week! We would happily go on safari with you again at any time and can recommend Meru Slopes without hesitation.
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
I want to express my huge gratitude to Ambomara for an incredible safari! I spent a long time researching different companies, reading reviews, and checking out recommendations from bloggers before deciding who to go with. In the end, Ambomara Africa was recommended to me—and it turned out to be the best decision.
We were in touch with Viktor, and from the very first messages, it was clear we were in good hands. He is a delightful and attentive manager: he explained everything in detail, answered our questions, helped us choose the right itinerary, and organized a top-notch trip.
A group of six girlfriends and I went on a three-day safari and visited three parks. It was an absolute delight! Stunning scenery, incredible wildlife right up close, comfortable accommodations, genuine care from the team, and delicious food. It felt like stepping into a living cartoon—everything was so beautiful, vibrant, and truly magical.
A special thank you to Viktor and the entire team for the way they treated us; we felt surrounded by attention and care—literally like daughters. We loved it immensely, and the memories will last a lifetime!
Thank you so much for this dream trip. I will definitely recommend Ambomara Africa to all my friends!
