US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing First Experience in Africa
We did both the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve and they were both spectacular. The delta had more birds while the reserve had more mammals. The two really complement each other, but, if I had to pick, I would pick the Game Reserve. Accommodations were great in both places. Keep in mind that the camps have tents. High end tents, but still tents. That means that it can get really cold at night, so bring a hat for sleeping. Flying the small airplanes between camps and landing on dirt airstrips was a blast (unless you're afraid of flying). The guides were super knowledgeable and some had great driving skills. The sunsets were amazing. The best part was the people of Botswana. Probably some of the friendliest I've met throughout the world.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience for a First Time Trip to Africa
Sarah and Pippa at Ker & Downey really took care of everything. It first started with understanding our previous experiences and level of comfort about traveling in Africa (incidentally, we've been on every continent, except Africa). They also wanted to understand what was important for us to experience and if we had any particular needs. I have to admit that I did have a panic moment when I had to wire a large sum of money to a company in Africa that I have only interacted via internet. Alas, everything was fine. As for the experience itself, Botswana was amazing and everything went smoothly. And, while there was a small glitch in Zimbabwe, it was great to know that Sarah was just a text away.
All in all, it was an amazing experience and Ker & Downey can take a lot of the credit for it.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Great Adventure, Back to Nature
It was the trip of a lifetime.
Dennis promptly answered all my questions before booking and was true to his promises throughout the trip.I was picked up from the hotel on time and joined the other 5 members of the group. We were lucky to have Simon as our guide who made sure we saw all the Big Fives and many-many more animals from real close. My favourite ones were the elephant families with their babies in Amboseli Park.
I highly recommend taking this fantastic trip that you would remember for the rest of your life.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fun & Full filled
Planning trips of this kind takes work & when our friends a few years ago set up their 3 week African itinerary only to be informed on the day of departure that a fire broke @Jomo Kenyatta Intl airport, Encompass Africa stepped up calmly & timely re-worked all bookings (air, accommodations, connections) from scratch. Simple.
We wanted to work with a business that provided personalised attention & real commitment to service based on informed knowledge. Jono & Katie patiently crafted out bucket list trip (trekking Uganda for time with mountain gorillas to witnessing wildebeest river crossings at the Mara in Tanzania, plus people/culture connections, and while on safari, seeing: iconic five, ugly five, big five - well, minus rhino
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great planning
We did the 3days/2nights safari in Mikumi National Park
Great organisation with Raja, the selected accommodation was amazing and we had a great time with our driver! He was an experienced guide and knew the park very well.
Will definitely recommend Raja to my friends to set up their safari tours
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Epic Honeymoon Safari!
Words can’t express how amazing this trip was! From the moment we started the booking process to the very end... everything was perfect. This trip went far beyond what I expected and each day came with new “wow” moments.
To start, booking was a breeze. Communication with Gayle, Rhys and Ant was fast, easy, and friendly. Someone was always there to answer a question or go over any part of our itinerary. Gayle actually put together a completely custom trip for us and squeezed in every activity we wanted to do all within our budget. She even surprised us with some extras!
Before I talk about what we did on the trip, I have to say none of it would have happened without our guide Steve. He made our trip. Friendly, knowledgeable, funny, an AMAZING cook, and really just an overall fantastic human being. After 11 days together, I can happily call him our friend. His love and respect for the park and all of the wildlife in it was beautiful. My husband and I booked this trip mainly for wildlife viewing, so to have Steve get just as excited to see something and to share that same energy and love for it all, made everything even better. I know that it is his job to drive and cook and cater to us, but he took it a step further. We didn’t feel like we spent the trip with a stranger, but with an old friend that we hadn’t seen in a while. From the moment he picked us up at the airport he was ready to go. Every morning in Kruger cooking us breakfast, to making beautiful lunch spreads, to his insane braai skills. I am a picky eater and he got me to try a whole bunch of new things and enjoy them too! When we were out at restaurants, he always had the best recommendations on what to get. He picked out the best bottles of wine. I really could go on forever! Steve, I hope you read this and know how much we appreciate you and everything you did for us. You went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and more. We felt comfortable with you from the first minute we met and the more time we all spent together, the more we found we had in common... it was hard saying goodbye. We cannot wait to come back again and make more epic memories!
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Magnificent experience under the guidance of a very experienced guide
I traveled with my husband with the guidance of Mr. Oluoko He himself suggested a variation of the trip that was very useful, given that the purpose of the trip was to visit the Rift Valley lakes in search of flamingos. We then visited Lake Nakuru, scouring every part and arriving at sunset in an enchanted place where white rhinos and buffaloes were found near flocks of flamingos. We slept in a beautiful resort on Lake Elementatia and early in the morning we went to peel the shores, where millions of flamingos lived. a paradise !
Mr.Oluoko was very good, great ornithologist, to illustrate all the species of animals and birds seen!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Machame 6 day
Barafu tours did an amazing job. From the owner/manager of the company, who was extremely accommodating and flexible, to the porters who were incredibly strong and positive, to our guides who were knowledgeable and fun. We highly recommend Barafu, supporting the local economy and local guides. We were taken care of and never needed anything. We loved our experience and feel like we left the mountain with new friends. Thanks Barafu for an amazing, once in a lifetime experience. We will definitely use them again, and recommend them!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our expectations have been exceeded!
What a gift. Three weeks we have travelled through Tanzania and Zanzibar.
We stayed at small hotels, enjoyed the wildlife, visited childhomes and meet the locals and learn about there way of living.
Thanks to the organization of Makasa. The program fit our wishes and the guide made our days!
We spot the big five, at the very last moment we have seen the rhino to complete the list. Thanks to Humphrey. We miss him already.
We'll be back for sure in the future. Many, many thanks form Holland!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very Reliable
Information about bookings correctly conveyed and updates always given.
Services are great.
Very reliable
All over Africa Safari is a very reliable Safari tour company, information about destinations is always accurate and given in time