65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Kruger National Park by Tom Friedel
The Kruger NP is one of the premier parks in the world for wildlife . This also applies to all the private concessions which abut the Kruger. It is an easy destination to get to (flying/car) and attracts around a million visitors a year. This is also reflected in the number of people visiting the private adjoin concessions, Hence the bush vibe which you get in some of the remoter parks and areas in southern Africa (eg Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, Tanzania)) is not as pronounced. This may be different for some other South African areas
Good service and enjoyable experience
Good service, driver very knowledgeable. Great accommodation, overall very pleased
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect 3day-Safari
We saw the Big 5, special thanks to our great guide Walter and our chef. Food and guidance of both was perfect. Walter did everything to see as much animals as possible. Chef prepared the food fresh and everyday something different.
Campsites were also cool and a great experience. Animals (zebra and hyenas) were next to the tent, great adventure.
Would definitely recommend going with BMS. Best opportunity for NPs you can't discover by your own. Value for money is good..
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Overall, the trip was well organised, site selection good with accommodation well chosen.
Booking directly online sometimes can be hazardous however dealing with Sylvester Sala at Seven by Far proved to be a good choice. Communication before the trip started was more than adequate and everything promised, was delivered. Travelling by myself did provide challenges as my driver/guide was a little less communicative than I would have liked on the long drives between reserves ranging from 5-7 hours each though he was fine when in the reserves and was a good 'spotter'. The animals definitely lived up to expectations and the reserves did too. The Masai Mara and Amboseli were the standouts though Lake Nakuru did allow me to see the white Rhino however the anticipated flocks of pink flamingos did not eventuate.
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience
I would like give them a 5 in the rating but there was a few things that may be better. I start to thank Robert from Karibu that helped us the first night staying at his home and breakfast only 4 hours between the arriving and the start of the journey. We had a guide Maxwell. He was great and wanted us to see everything and very close to the animals. He drove us in the safe way people drive in Kenya. He explained us which animals we had in front and stopped every time we asked him. With patience we could see a lot of animals and in the first row of the show!!! During the journey our schedule was changed and we pointed out that it was not really what we had in the beginning. They tried to give us the best service however it was too much trip for us getting back from the border to Naivasha and back to the border. I do appreciate their help but if you go through the planning again with the company is the best advice I can give, checking the hotels that were agreed on the beginning and if there is any chance let you know. I do recommend Karibu and Maxwell. They can make your trip interesting in a beautiful country as Kenya.
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Organization
They were very nice in preparing the trip. They made a program according to my wishes
On arrival I had everything prepared, nothing was forgotten, a good service
I loved visiting Namibia, although traveling alone, had some fear, but everything went according to planned.
DK
Good experience
Overall the trip was very good but the driver was not good. He did not talk about what we we looking at. He was definitely not a guide, only a driver. Besides this he smelled awful wherefore we all hated sitting in the front passenger seat.
With regards to the trip itself, sailing on the Rufiji River was absolutely fantastic. Spending time at Hippo Camp and experiencing Seleous Game Reserve was amazing. But Mikumi National Park was very disappointing as the national park was being burnt on purpose which meant that most of the animals were gone. Mercury Tour and Safari knew this but still took us there.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour, beatiful landscape, adventurous, great ranger.
We went there for a gamedrive with ranger Sam and he was very determined to let us see the beauty of the park and all the wildlife. We were looking for the Leopard and he didn't stop until he had find one. Beatiful spots in a very beatiful landscape
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Kruger National Park by MiChaH
Other parcs where more adventorous
DK
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable safari
We were a Danish family consisting of 6 persons aged from 13 to 68 years. We were put together with 2 persons more, so we were 8 passengers. We had an extraordinary, fantastic experience in Masai Mara - we succeeded in meeting lots of different animals including the big 5 (except the rhino). We had a very dedicated and well-informed driver/guide, mr. Obama himself, who contributed to a high spirit in the vehicle and in the evening. Rachel Obonyo from the company was always very helpful and attentive. We loved the camp. It was simple but charming and the food was excellent.