DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Such an amazing experience in a week
I knew this is a safari company I needed to travel with after a very good and efficient email exchangesand my expectations were fulfilled with how me and my two friends were treated.
The guide, clearly seemed to know what he was talking about, apart from that he was very charming and let us be part of the tour.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely amazing Namibia/ Botswana safari adventure.
We’ve just finished a 15 day Namibia / Botswana Safari, ending with a visit to Victoria Falls and it was amazing! Our guide Marc Cronje, with his vast knowledge and experience, made every sighting exciting, no matter what we were looking at, and got us some exceptional (and sometimes unexpected) spectacles, including Honey Badgers digging for food whilst a number of Pale Chanting Goshawks stood by waiting to steal their prey and a family of Bat-eared foxes roaming around under the early evening sun. Marc worked tirelessly throughout the trip, his enthusiasm never waning, nothing was too much trouble, a thoughtful and caring guide. NTN organised beautiful lodges and accommodation, a surprise highlight being 2 days camping which we would definitely do again. To say we had a great time was an understatement, we are already thinking about saving for our next trip with them!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Five day safari experience
Travelling to Africa for the first time from Australia - this 5 day safari was definitely a highlight. We were met at the airport upon our arrival in Arusha and transferred to our hotel where we were met by Godson who provided us with a clear outline of the plans for the next few days.
Our safari began early the next day as we travelled to Lake Manyara for our first National Park which introduced to us to some of the wildlife in the area. The next day we spent many hours travelling towards the northern Serengeti with the hope of seeing the migration of the Wilderbeast. Wow!!! what an amazing experience when we got there quite late in the day and were able to witness thousands of these animals running towards the river. The following day we had a full day out in the Serengeti sighting lions, cheetahs, a leopard, as well as many more wilderbeast, elephants, zebras, giraffes and more. After 2 nights in the north, we made our way back down through central Serengeti and then visited Ngorongoro Park on our last day before our return to Arusha.
There are many things that made this experience so wonderful, apart from the amazing wildlife. To start with our dealings with Noel in planning this safari - who was very accommodating and flexible in terms of helping us achieve our goal of making it to the very northern part of the Serengeti. Godson was so lovely and very keen to ensure that this experience would meet our expectations. Our guide Faragi was very knowledgeable and made sure that everything went to plan which meant some very long days of driving for him. Faragi looked after us beautifully and was very thoughtful and caring - particularly towards my elderly mother who was travelling with us.
Thank you all for a most memorable experience.
CN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience in Africa
From August 1st to August 10th this year, with the help of amazing memories safaris, our family of three completed the first African trip in an unforgettable life. Going to Amboseli, Masai Mara, Navasha, Nakuru and other attractions, despite the tourist season, the hotel room is extremely tight, Anne still gave us a better hotel, the whole communication process is patient, meticulous, very professional . Mr. Musa, the tour guide and driver who accompanied us on the 9-day journey, was enthusiastic, humorous and professional.He also taught us a local song. In just a few days, we had a profound friendship. I highly recommend this agent, and you can find them when you come to Kenya.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Namibia experience for the whole family - Guided by a true insider
We had overall a wonderful experience - as first comers to the country traveling with a 10 year old daughter we were a bit anxious but found traveling and arrangements were a breeze from start to end.
We picked Criss Cross from Safari booking based on mixture of reviews, proposed itinerary and feedback received by mail (we contacted 3-4 operators).
Communication was fast and efficient - downpayment via credit card not a problem and further payments via money order.
Two weeks prior to the trip we clarified last details about pick up (and got very patient answers to our probably very naive questions)
Thinus (owner and manager of Cross Cross who was our guide for the trip) picked us up at the airport in Windhoek and brought us to the hotel for the first night.
We had booked a proposed 12 day guided tour (our family only) itinerary through Namibia only and then adjusted that with 2 additional days (which fit our flight schedule). Planning and proposals was very convenient. Cross cross asked us about our preferences regarding what we would like to see, accommodation style etc and made proposals based on that. We got a detailed travel plan with daily schedule and links to the respective lodges.
Traveling was done in a comfortable car (4 people traveling including Thinus who was driving us).
The most amazing thing was the many stories and backgrounds he could share about his country, it’s people and it’s flora and fauna.
There was a lot of traveling involved (more than 4000km (!)) but with a talking guidebook next to us it never got boring - we felt like traveling with a friend that knows every corner and every stone in his country.
Namibia is a fantastic country to travel for families. It offers all the adventures of genuine safari experience while being safe and comfortable to travel. It is incredibly faceted. We saw all the “Big 5” animals (on our first day), the fantastic wildlife in Etosha (though it is VERY dry this year), dramatic landscapes (Waterberg, damaraland, soussevlei, fish river canyon) different types of desert (incl kalahari) and coast aren (Swakopmund where we did an amazing Boat/Dune Combo Tour).
As they say - once you have Namibian dust on your shoes (and you will have lots of dust if traveling during winter as it is one of the driest countries in the world) you will always return... we are already planning our next trip to the region ....
Heartfelt thanks again to Criss Cross team and especially to Thinus for making this the best vacation ever !
Any questions please feel free to contact under [email protected]
BR,
Peter
US
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the greatest experience with the greatest tour guide we could ask for.
The safari tour absolutely surpassed my expectations, our tour guide was heavily experienced and extremely smart. His spotting and very polite ways of finding the animals was amazing to watch. His morale compass when it came to being near and being graceful while following them or deciding not to was an amazing thing to find in the man.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Serengeti National Park by Premlata Shah
Saw migration which was superb. Saw a lot of wildlife but the lions, lionesses, leopards, cheetahs were hardly any, more should be introduced since it is a huge national park.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Lake Manyara National Park by Premlata Shah
hardly any game except baboons and some birds. Did not see a single tree lion for which the park is famous for. Very disappointed.
MX
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Serengeti National Park by Carmen Morelos
Serengueti for me , has been the best ever , i see many cats , amazing!!!
MX
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Carmen Morelos
Ngorongoro is speciall , it worth !!!
Is like an animal paradise