NZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tarangire National Park by Lay Chin Wan
First day of our trip and we saw cheetah with his prey, amazing
NZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Serengeti National Park by Lay Chin Wan
We saw a lot in Central Serengeti and witness the wilderbeest migration
NZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Manyara National Park by Lay Chin Wan
Forest more dense so we saw less animals, it was our last stop
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Another landscape around the corner with so many animals
It was our first experience in Kruger NP and we really wanted to see the Big Five, that was our main goal. We entered through Phabeni Gate on our way through Skukuza. We stayed in the Kruger Safari Lodge, where the staff was really friendly and helpful. Also Skukuza was a nice rest camp with some nice restaurants, we ate at the Cattle Baron and at the restaurant in the Skukuza Safari Lodge, both were really nice. The Cattle Baron had a lot of choice, including some South African specialities.
On one day we had a private tour with Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris, which we can highly recommend. The guide knew the park like it's pocket and knew where we could find rhinos, but also had some good tips to spot leopards.
We managed to see all big five, there were so many elephants and buffalos, especially near the bigger waterholes. Also a lot of lions in the southern part of the park (below Tshokwane). We didn't move further up than Tshokwane.
The views were beautiful, around every corner you have another landscape which makes it so beautiful. It's a very good park for self-drive safaris as lots of the other drivers wants to share information about their sightings.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent location for safari in dry season (September), especially using Lion Rider Safaris.
Best safari vacation ever during September dry season with Lion Rider Safaris and guide Mule Johnson made it exceptional. No bugs, great food, great facilities, huge number of animals. We did Mara Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli National Park, and Crescent Island. All great and different. Included tour of Masai village by king’s son and danced with them.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
One of the most beautiful countries in the world
We did a nice roadtrip from Johannesburg, towards Graskop, Kruger and back. From OR Tambo to Graskop was a really nice road, especially the last part up to Sabie and the Panoramaroute. Those scenics where really beautiful. When arrived in Graskop we went up to Blyde Canyon River over the Panoramaroute and that's really one of the most beautiful views that I've ever seen.
Then we moved towards Kruger, entered through Phabeni Gate and stayed for a couple of nights in Skukuza Safari Lodge in the Skukuza Rest Camp. A really nice park with good tarmac roads, but also enough gravel roads to make it feel more like a safari. We saw the whole big five, so we were quite lucky with that. The leopard was the hardest sighting, but we managed to see two of them. Lots of buffalos and elephants, also plenty of lions and we saw about 9 rhinos. But we were also lucky with other rare sightings like Nyala, Sable Antelope and some really young hyena cubs. Also so many birds, really nice to see so many different species.
We left through the south and stayed for one night in Marloth Park, which is a really nice spot if you want to be outside Kruger but still be very close to the park. We finished our stay in Johannesburg with just a relaxing day at the hotel as we didn't feel the need to go out there in the city as it didn't feel the safest to do.
The food we had was amazing, so much good meat but also some of the South African menus were really nice. The weather was perfect, about 30-35 degrees in Kruger and 24 back in Johannesburg. Really good for a nice holiday!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Every moment spent with them was thrilling
I highly recommend this tour by Ramble Africa Safaris, this whole experience was a lifetime memory. It was amazing to get up close and personal with all the animals and see how they live peacefully amongst each other. I was a solo traveler and lucked out with a great group on my tour. Very knowledgeable and made me feel at ease. He is very kind. Every moment spent with them was thrilling
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional service
I had the pleasure of a 24-day safari in northern Tanzania led by Felix and Davis of Green Planet Safaris in July 2023. It was awesome!
Felix and Davis have excellent knowledge of the animals, and how to find them. They nearly always made the first sighting, to which they would draw our attention. They would name the animal and tell us the most significant things about its life, habitat, and unique features. I was usually busy at that stage trying to get a good picture and they were very patient with me as I asked them to repeat the name and spelling of the animal so I could record it in my field notes.
They also exhibit a remarkable ability to understand the animals’ behaviour, read the location and the light, and position the vehicle for photography. This includes finding a position among any other vehicles without blocking their view, being conscious of obstructions to our view, knowing where the animal was likely to go, and looking where the light is coming from to get the best possible picture. They visualise the scene as a photographer would. I am pretty sure this is not common among guides.
They were also constantly talking to each other over the two-way radio and stopping to chat briefly with other guides coming the opposite direction. Conversations being about what others have seen, and where, to ensure we had the best possible sightings.
It's hard to imagine how any guides might do a better job.
They worked very hard to make our safari such a positive and memorable experience. For example, we had been unaware that we had two flat tyres on arrival into the camp in Tarangire. Both tyres were replaced and dispatched to Arusha for repair without our knowing anything about it at the time. Felix and Davis were still ready for us promptly at 6 am the following morning with the vehicle freshly cleaned and windows removed.
Exceptional service!
I don’t normally write reviews, but Green Planet did such a great job for us, I’m delighted to provide these comments. I cannot recommend Green Planet safaris highly enough.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A truly Epic Safari experience
Moses should be a first choice for anyone wanting to take a safari in East Africa. He knows Rwanda and Uganda like the back of his hand. His accommodation choices are excellent and we experienced Africa in an authentic and enjoyable way. Moses is an energetic, knowledgeable and sharp-eyed guide (essential when on safari). He could not be faulted for communication, timeliness and reliability. Moses is an excellent operator who we'd not hesitate to book with again.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An excellent, well - organised business
Ant was extremely helpful in tayloring our itinerary to fit in with what we requested. He replied promptly to any queries we had and was happy to discuss any requirements.
The tour was very good value for money, the vehicle comfortable and well-kitted out.
Beavan, our driver/camp manager/chef, deserves special mention as he was always cheerful, helpful and happy to go above and beyond.
Overall I would thoroughly recommend this company and will use them again without hesitation
