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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They made our honeymoon experience feel like heaven on earth
My wife and I have always wanted to visit Nairobi Kenya and so after our wedding we decided to go there for our honeymoon. Initially, we didn't wanna go for a Safari since we thought we couldn't afford but then we visited the offices of Surf Africa Tours to look for alternative hotel accommodation. As we were waiting to be served, we over heard a price quote for a gentlemen who had a son called Daniel and immediately my wife jumped on it and sure enough we got a very reasonable price for a complete Safari which included a tour from Nairobi - Masai mara- Naivasha- Nakuru and back to Nairobi. We had a blast through out, they were professional. knowledgeable and fun people to be around. Some parts of the roads were a little rough but the drive was extremely good and careful. We would like to come back and use tem again and again. Thank you Surf Africa Tours, you rock...:)
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Simply the best choice we made on a Safari
We made the best choice ever: Surf Africa Tours was highly recommended by our friend (Frances) who used them in March, 2015 and what a wonderful time my 6 years old son and me had. The choice of accomodations has been excellent, nice cars, safe driving, great care to satisfy our desires and reasonable price.
We strongly reccomend especially for a safari with children and probably will be back someday to see other areas.
Amazing experience, true african felling
Our guide was very helpful and cooperative, when we were planning the trip. We were traveling with small children, so we needed to make some adjustment. We still saw the big five and we even did not go to Serengeti. Everything went according to plan and there were no additional costs as the one agreed at the beginning.
Good experience
I went for the budget camping 4d/3n safari in Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Right from the start Richard was very good and quick in replying emails. He was friendly, answered all my questions, provided my transport from and to the airport before and after the safari. The safari itself as very good. Frank, our driver guide knew what he was doing and what he was looking for. We saw all the big 5 and so much more. However, the safari would be better if he would give further information about the animals and safari during the long drives. He would answer your questions so you have to be pro-active in asking questions. If not, the safari would be a lot of looking around. Our cook, Sokafour was really nice, he cooked really good and bountiful food for us. In terms of equipment for camping, it was a budget camping so everything was basic. But you get what you paid for. I was quite satisfied with the equipment provided. All in all I thought it was a good experience and I was very satisfied with my first safari experience.
Review about Lower Zambezi National Park by Achim
Not easy to reach and a real wilderness along the Zambezi River.
Review about North Luangwa National Park by Achim
A great park with shy animals, little infrastructe and very few tourists. The most remote national park with pure wilderness feeling. 4WD absolutely necessary.
Review about Kapishya Hot Springs by Achim
A wonderful place and a green paradise !
Review about Kafue National Park by Achim
It's a very big park with few accommodations but beautifully located along the Kafue River.
If you don't want to see any other safari jeeps on your game drives, you should got there !
Review about Zambia by Achim
Wildlife sightings and photo opportunities are more rare because of the fact that the animals are not as much used to safari jeeps in their area. So they kept quite a distance to us. There were plenty of elephants in the various parks and it was great to watch them in the wild nature.
First time doing safari and I'll be sure to return
Most guide books advise you to go in the dry season to see a lot of wildlife. I did my first safari ever in February in the middle of the wet season. On the morning of my drive, it was overcast, cold, and drizzling. It had rained a lot the night before. I would never have thought of going on a safari while shivering in my jacket. To my surprise, the sky cleared up in the afternoon and there were still a lot to see: giraffes, baboons, elephants, warthogs, impalas, buffaloes, etc. And to my extreme delight, even a painted African wild dog. The only thing missing from the game drive are the predators. The boat cruise on the Chobe waterfront was relaxing and exciting at the same time. We saw an elephant swimming out to an island in the middle of the channel, many hippos and crocs, and plenty of birds.
So what did I miss when doing safari in the wet season? Animals are not as numerous and concentrated but there are no crowds. More importantly, with plenty of water to drink and grass to eat, the animals are not stressed; they're not fighting for their survival. The lush vegetation is beautiful and pleasing. The cool and comfortable weather (at mid day) more than makes up for seeing fewer animals. The deep blue sky reflects on the serene water of the Chobe River like a painting. What a great place to be for the animals! And for humans, too!