50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An awesome day and a must do experience
This drive in the Kruger was the highlight of our time in South Africa. Picked up at our hotel very early in the morning by Keegan, our guide. We were so lucky and saw so much. Keegan is so knowledgeable on the animals, birds and plants and shared it all with us. His love for all wildlife is so genuine and just wonderful to be around. I don't know how he did it but he could spot the wildlife from afar, even seeing a cobra snake striking at a bird on the roadside, sad but incredible to see how nature is. It's a must to do this drive with these guys. Keegan also had great recommendations of places to go around Hazyview. Over and above our expectations for the day and memories that will last forever
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Spectacular Safari with Migration Venture Africa
Two words- Absolutely amazing describe our experience on safari. Our guide Erasto was better than perfect. He picked us from the airport where we had come in from Uganda and from that time we did not have a dull moment. He drove us beautiful Maramboi tented camp just outside Tarangire National Park where we wound down and rested. The following morning took us Tarangire where we spent the day tracking wild animals and we saw so many elephants and some herds must have been close to 100 animals. We then went to Lake Manyara and did the board walk. This gave us the advantage of watching the animals without spooking them and also a 360 degree view of the surroundings. Ngorongoro Crater was so fantastic. From the moment you step on the rim begin the wonderful journey that takes you to the crater floor. There a huge variety of animals enclosed by the walls of the crater, including the rare black rhino.
We then went to Serengeti where we spent 2 nights in a tented camp and visiting different parts of the park and enjoying different scenery and animals.
This was an awesome experience and we got it for a very reasonable price.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Presentation, contract, itinerary, and actual experience never matched up, and no resolution.
We booked a safari in South Africa at a travel show in Dallas. We received an itinerary 2 weeks before the trip. On the trip our experiences were not what was communicated at the travel show, nor on our contract, nor on the itinerary. The contract says they can change anything they want at their leisure and as a customer there is no recourse. Many of our safari guides exceeded the 6 passengers, so that small group feel...gone, forget it. They only allow you to stay at their resorts so there is EXTENSIVE driving to and from every activity. Our itinerary said we would be on a jeep safari in Kruger, but once we arrived we were told we had to pay an additional 130 for the jeep. Our trip to Kruger took 3.5 hours to arrive, only got 3 hours on the jeep, then a 5 hour drive back to the resort (Hamala). It was a miserable day in the van and not worth the drive for such a short safari. Hamala is a nice resort but dinner is what they choose, not what the customer would like. They served a steak one night that was too tough to eat. I told the host the steak was too tough and his response was "your welcome", so needless to say I went to bed hungry that night (there were NO other food options provided). The safari's at Hamala were at 7 am, wake up call at 5:30, coffee at 6:30 and safari from 7-10, then breakfast is at 10am. I struggled with my blood sugar being up for 5 hours without any food. I finally had to buy snack cakes at the gas station during an outing. Persons on the Cape Town tour are flown into JBurg and they say a free night at Seasons resorts to recover from the travel, but all it is, is a sales pitch to buy into the resort, as they then have to fly from JBurg to Cape Town the next day. We also booked a shark dive with Go Touch Down, they charged us 350 per person. When we arrived at the shark dive operator we found out the cost is 186 per person. I assumed there would be a small up charge for Go Touch down to book it, but seriously, double the cost. Save your money and book your own shark cage dive directly with Apex Shark Encounters in Simon's Town, your cost will be cut in HALF. I will never recommend this company. I wrote 6 emails during my travels of my negative experience and received NO assistance, many emails I didn't even get a response. I wasted so much money with the company and want to ensure other people don't get scammed like I did.
TW
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
trustful tour operator
we had an unforgettable 12 days - Gorilla trekking and Uganda highlight Safari trip on Jan,
especially the amazing experience to spend 1 hr with a 7 members Gorilla family in Bwindi National Park!
big Thanks to AAC,
Robert is very proactive and helpful, always promptly to reply any of our concerns,
then we were very lucky to have an experience driver/ safari guide -Sam,
he was always on-time and on schedule, took care very well of all details during our Safari,
Sam is very knowledgeable, knows where and when to find the animals, and you can always have a good conversation with him!
Great appreciation too that he drove us Safely throughout the whole Safari tour!
We were very satisfied with the all accommodations(mid-range) that AAC arranged,
AAC was honest, they returned us the fee for canceled activity!
The most important thing of the whole Safari is the vehicle, so be sure the vehicle is in good condition before your departure!
We had a bit unlucky for the first 3 days that we didn't have an air-conditioned vehicle as promised, its was not nice to drive in the heat and red dust for 3 days,
but after we got the proper vehicle, all was good!
Thanks again Sam and Robert, we recommend your Service!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome and Byond Expectations
Awesome experience thanks to the wonderful arrangements made by Teacher and amazing guiding by Shaban. Everything went smoothly from the timely pickup from airport, transfers, game drives and cultural exchange visits.
Our itinerary took us to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Arusha National Parks. We also visited the Hadzabe Bushmen and a Maasai boma. The whole experience from watching wildlife in close proximity, learning about the different communities and different ways of life are nice memories that I will not forget in a hurry.
We think that this is one of the best safari companies in Tanzania today and recommend them to everyone.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was great! it was a very last minute safari but it was incredible and they were very hospitable.
They were great! It was a last minute safari but they gave us a good price and they really went out of their to help us out. One of us had to head straight to the airport right at then end of the 2 day safari, and they were able to make that work. Our guide Mike was very knowledgable and was able to find many of the animals for us. 5/5 would recommend!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Mikumi Trip of a lifetime!
Daily Expeditions Limited made our trip a lifetime experience they organized everything and Matata was an incredible guide, communications with Frank (Owner) from the first day was amazing well informed, friendly, attention to details give us more confidence of working with this company, we saw everything we expected in our safari. We would highly recommend Daily Expeditions to other clients.
Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing, Peefect... one of the best safaris I have ever had
We were picked in town.. The bus was comfortable, the driver was excellent, the music was relaxing. We had stopovers for some snacks...we learnt alot from the driver and the guide. We arrived on time for lunch, the meals were perfect. We went on safari, the wild is beautiful.. Our tents were all eco friendly.. Ooh and you could hear the animals at night. It is such an awesome experience. These guys delivered!!
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really Great Safari Experience
Uhuru Travels was great from the very start, even before the Safari started. The Customer support team assisted me to plan my entire trip and with very prompt replies from margaret. They helped me plan trip even outside the Safari etc.
The safari experience was also super. I saw everything that Tanzania has to offer. Cheetah's hunting, Lions killing and devouring the prey, elephant herd, hippos fight etc etc. Even the guide and chef of Uhuru was really great as we used to get really good food everyday.
Lastly, when my cash was running out, Margaret even offered to help me with that, however I managed without it, but asking to help out was really great.
I would definitely come back with Family and friends and will take a ride with them again.
Although, I did feel that a little cost reduction here and there is possible, however, overall its was a 5* experience.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari at Pilanesberg
Thanks to Mmilo an Patrick for organising that astonishing experience.
Patrick is very professional and is caring a lot about the customers. He finds the perfect Lodge to stay at according to ones budget and wishes. For us the 3 Day Safari with staying at Tshukudu Bush Lodge was just perfect. The Lodge was a real gem inside Pilanesberg National Park. The suite was as wonderful as promised and the team, view, food and drinks where very nice too. One cannot wish for more.
The driver Anton that brought us to the park was very friendly and chose a very beautiful route to show us some of the Jo'Burg area.
If I'd go to SA again any time soon I'd definitely make a booking with Patrick and Mmilo.
Thanks for everything and best regards from Germany!