IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
this one's for horace
World tours will probably be the cheapest deal you will get online - though AC cars and water coolers could be a possible addition they could add. We may have had a few issues with hotel choices and Richard's manner.. more due to miscommunication than anything else.. but overall our safari from tarangire to ngorongoro to serengeti was truly memorable all thanks to our guide, driver and friend Horace.. He went to all ends to ensure we saw all animals of choice, and would want to take us further even when we were tired, with a smiling OK to supplement it!
He would spot animals way before we did, treated us as friends, and helped make it a trip of a lifetime!
BE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve by Andre Langenus
Visited 5 years ago (2012)
BE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Addo Elephant National Park by Andre Langenus
Visited just for one day
BE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fortunate to have visited this region in time. Future of wildlife is in danger because climatchange
If you want to get the feeling of the wildlife and the region you must stay at least 3 to 4 days. Great to visit by own car, but certainly use the local organized sunset, sundown and night drive. We were lucky to spot the big five and the dangerous eight. Also many birds and small animals.
We stayed at Olifant rest camp. Great place to be with a spectacular view from the top of the hill. Good food, friendly people.
We visited SA self organized because as photographers it is very difficult to be part of a group. Be sure to get your bookings online long time before.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Accommodation was good except for a leak in the toilet seat in Cottage 5 of Lower Thendele.
The trails are interesting, but I think they are too long before they reach the ultimate challenge such as climbing the rocks with the assistance of a ladder (the Tugela Gorge route).
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Convinient and comfortable
Visited Kruger from 9th-11th Feb. Right from the pick up from Jo'burg airport to drop off at Skukuza airport later, everything went as described and was very comfortable and convinient. The entire process was smooth and there was no difficulty in anything.
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A good experience
We were a group of 4 and we had a great time at Skukuza Camp.
The AfriTrip is a good option, but the food could be better and sometimes the quantity it was not enough for the group.
The safaris were great with one of the guides. The other (the woman) was terrible and we hardly saw anything with it.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful and useful operator
I used this operator to book the Kruger Safari and the hotel in Cape town at the luxury end of the market. The agent I dealt with was very helpful without being pushy. She also recommended where to stay on the rest of my trip, I found the advice very helpful and practical. The hotels in Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg were equally good
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good value for money!
We did a 6 day budget safari with Karibu safaris. We Went to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli. Amazing safaris! Prepare for long days in the car though, Kenya is a vast country and traffic is slow.
We chose Karibu safaris due to the reviews on safaribooking.com and everything went according to plan. Our guide was very keen on showing us everything important and we saw so many amazing things! A trip of a lifetime!
As we were travelling on a budget the accomodation was budget and the bathrooms of low standard, not always warm water, toilet that might not flush etc etc. But it was fine for five nights.
The food was plenty but not always super tasty according to our nordic palate. Bring a few bags of crisps and you'll do fine.
I would reccomend that you get a written contract that specifies what's included in your trip and bring it on your tour. We didn't have a problem but other guests (maybe other tour operators, not sure) had discussions about transfers to the airport etc.
Over all I would highly reccomend this safari if you're on a tight budget but want to see as much as possible and don't mind low standard accomodation.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Friendly people which do what they promised
The safari in Kidepo was a great experience, tremendous vast scenery, absolutely no mass tourism