CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect itinerary, fantastic tour guide driver, amazing trip!
Our friends had recommended Tanzania Choice Safaris to us when we first thought about doing a safari. We reached out to Brenda and Kakasii and were in touch with them over a year before our trip. They were so helpful and patient with planning out our itinerary, and with answering all our questions. Now that we’ve completed our safari, we can definitely say it was the perfect itinerary!
They arranged to have Joseph be our guide and we cannot say enough about Joseph. He is fantastic and was a perfect fit for us. His experience with the roads, his internal GPS, his knowledge of the animals, and his genuine, friendly and warm personality made our trip truly a trip of a lifetime. We think he must have better than 20/20 vision to be able to see the animals from so far away! And then he was able to give us front row seats to see all the animals and birds we wanted to see… and more! Joseph was more than our guide – he became a friend we will stay in touch with.
Two words we kept saying during our trip: Wow and Amazing! It really was an amazing trip! Thank you, Brenda, Kakasii and Joseph!!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One month in Africa
Pembury Tours organized a 3 1/2 week trip for us through South Africa, Victoria Falls and Kenya. Their itinerary and choice of hotels/lodges was excellent! Our travel consultant Tammy Harding was exceptionally prompt and thorough in all the pre-trip planning and correspondence with many helpful tips and suggestions. The trip was a combination of hotel stays with free time to explore, private sightseeing tours in Cape Town and the surrounding area, stays at various game lodges and an 11 day private tour throughout Kenya with a vehicle and driver. The planning and execution was flawless. We saw and did everything we wanted and more. We would highly recommend Tammy and Pembury Tours!!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip of a lifetime, wedding of our dreams, and memories that will last forever!
What can we say - Charlotte and Rob pulled off the impossible - an unforgettable intimate wedding for 5 people in the beautiful Botswana bush and an 11-day safari that went off without a hitch. Charlotte was with us every step of the way through a legal ceremony in Maun and a ceremonial wedding in gorgeous Khwai surrounded by wildlife - we even had a few unexpected (but very welcome) animal visitors. Charlotte organized decor, cake, a wonderful photographer, an entrance to remember, music, and many thoughtful surprises for us along the way. We couldn't be happier with the experience or more grateful for Charlotte's efforts!
On top of the wedding, Charlotte organized the most incredible 11-day safari for our group through a great mix of lodges and mobile camps. Rob was a highly-skilled, knowledgeable, and entertaining guide - the best in the business. We were thrilled to see a huge variety of wildlife and some rare and exciting sightings including 2-week old leopard cubs, feasting lion cubs, and a huge pack of wild dogs hunting. Charlotte and Rob's mobile safari gear is unbelievable, their team are lovely, and the food was incredible. We felt so well taken care of from the moment we landed to the moment we (regretfully) had to leave.
We couldn't recommend Golden Africa more highly! We can't wait to join them again for our next trip.
SK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing private safary in 3 National parks.
Very profesional level of communication and approach of Tanke tours team (Caroline and Fredy). Caroline prepare amazing private safary for us and she was willing to help with anoter trip and services as well. Fredy ´s prespect to the nature, professional approach with years of experience was visible in every one national park. 100%customer service.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Namib Desert Ride
The most important thing, to me, on a riding trek is how well the horses are taken care of, and this company is second to none! Before I even arrived Helen had given me all the information I needed and helped me plan other activities outside the horse safari. Once I was there, I was able to experience the magic of the desert on horses that would do all you asked and more. From the wacky races, the guides, the guests, the food (God I miss the food) to sleeping under the stars, this felt like the first time I was exactly where I was supposed to be. I feel like I've left behind a part of my soul and I long for the day I'll be able to return.
If you are an experienced rider, I couldn't recommend this trip more.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything we expected and more!
Wycliffe saved our safari despite another guides deceit and deception. We ran into an unscrupulous tour guide who had taken us for thousands and Wycliffe saved the trip and our gorilla permits. I have strongly recommended him to several friends for a great safari experience!
Gary Buffone
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent communication, knowledgable driver, good locations.
Booking was simple and straight-forward: any questions we had was answered usually within less than an hour, even when we wrote in the evening.
Pick-up was pretty much on time, the driver (Simon) professional, and whilst it is not one of those latest Landrovers with the higher windows, that shouldn't be expected at a fair price-point of about $1035pp for 2.
Lodging was excellent in Maasai Mara (Mara Sopa Lodge) and good-enough in Lake Nakuru (the rooms very a bit 'minimalist' but the main-building more than made up for it, plus service in both places was flawless), the driver was very knowledgable and very attentive to small requests: we all have our hobbies, and my joy is having my camera with me and asking to just advance a few meters back and forth at times. Having an attentive driver for these small things makes all the difference as a customer. More importantly, and as a suggestion: the 'basic' program seems to suggest safaris should start around 730AM. We requested to be out at 6AM with sunrise, and for anyone who has done a Safari before: that's when the true magic happens and most animals are out. 730AM would be a waste of the sunrise and your money.
At Lake Nakuru, make sure you drive straight to the flamingos at sunrise when the morning-fog hovers over the lake and creeps out of the forest. Just breathtaking.
If I could change one thing, and this is not a negative of the program in itself, then I'd change the program to go twice a day when the light is best versus driving all day to get further into the park. Whilst I'm glad we ultimately did that, driving a whole day is quite exhausting and mid-day is not quite as interesting if it's not your first safari.
Meals on the road between stops were quite basic, but that's simply how it is. Meals at lodges was great.
The important bit is: we saw the Big 5, we got some fantastic shots and memories, and at this price-point we had excellent service and attention to our requests.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience and Good Care
Recently Visited Kenya for Safari Experience. Everything Organised and executed by Seven by far. They are really good & soft nature and provided fantastic service. Over all well managed journey with amazing experience. Henry, the safari driver deserved for special mentioned and very humble person. My kids are still using his name as reference. We had fun and our dream fulfilled. Strongly recommending Seven by far for Kenya Trip. We also planning to visit again with few friends.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was the best experience ever
Its the best experience ever. I would recommend it
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simon was extremely professional
Simon is the go-to-person for travel in Zimbabwe. He is very knowledgeable, knows the ropes and will do everything in his power for you to have a good time. I was extremely impressed with his attention to details and how to maneuver through the bureaucratic systems that will waste time and allow you to enjoy more of your destination.