Best Trip Ever
I was part of a group of five wildlife photographers who toured Namibia for two weeks with Nature Travel Namibia. Having never been I didn’t know what to expect but my experience far exceeded my highest hopes, and I came home with far more experiences and “keeper” images than from any prior trip. It was my best trip ever, and I’ve done wildlife photography tours on 6 continents.
We stayed in four different lodges and they ranged from very nice to posh. I was especially impressed with and enjoyed Onguma Bush Camp and Mowani Mountain Camp. The menus were varied and delicious with good choices for all palates. We moved between lodges in Nature Travel Namibia’s spacious and comfortable van. Our game drives used the open trucks with three bench seats belonging to each lodge.
Our Guide, Nick Buys, was fantastic. He’s a wildlife/conservation veterinarian who is an experienced game tracker and birder. I’m convinced we saw twice as many animals and behaviors due to his direction than we would have done with another guide. He not only found numerous animals, but also predicted when they would move, where they would move, and positioned our vehicle so we could capture unique images when they did. He was a master at suggesting when to move and when to stay; we often saw other tourists near us drive away, only to see dramatic action soon after.
Nature Travel Namibia took great care of us, from our airport pickup to our final airport return. All travel, meals, and lodging were arranged, but Nick also made changes on the fly as our schedule changed. He booked extra game drives and activities whenever we had down time and made sure they were private rather than group ones. He made sure our meals were available when we got back late. He even arranged for veterinarians in our group to observe a cheetah immobilization and health assessment at a wildlife sanctuary. Nick is truly a wildlife expert and fountain of knowledge. He was friendly, funny, and interesting, and a great companion. He meshed with our group as if he was an original member.
Our trip exceeded every expectation. I would book another trip with Nature Travel Namibia in a heartbeat and hope to do so again soon.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic experience!!!
Benson was professional, attentive, knowledgeable, generous, and enjoys me to work with. Highly recommend. Our group enjoyed an incredible Kili climb as well as a day trip to Ngorongoro Crater. Can’t wait to go back. I’ll definitely hire Benson again!!
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
High human quality of the team and great safari!
First of all we want to highlight the high human quality of the Promised Land Tours team. From the first moment they offered us their warm welcome and accompaniment.
Safari was great. A well designed tour of the hand of an expert guide that knew how to squeeze all the details of the environment. We could see the Big Five and had many opportunities to enjoy the many gifts that Mother Earth offered us.
It would return to Tanzania right now, a wonderful country with wonderful people and amazing Nature. Thanks Geofrey, Emanuel, Alfred, Salim and sweet Saida, it's been great to meet you.
Willing to bo back soon!!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing safari experience
What a great week! The entire experience was amazing, we have 3 kids, it was their first safari and we wanted to make it as exciting and unique as possible and thanks to the Premier Safari organization it was just perfect! We had a blast in Masai Mara where we could spot all big 5, Peku, our guide just made it all possible :) We did the balloon safari as well which was also incredible! We completed the week with a relaxing 3 days in Diani ( little paradise). We would like to thank our host Morris who was spot on understanding what we wanted for our week and made it all come alive!
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NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful trip to remember for a lifetime
Our four day trip to Bwindi impenetrable forest and lake Mburo was simply wonderful. Hannington is an excellent guide. He is knowledgeable, has a lot of experience and managed our trip extremely well. We are very happy with the way all was arranged. The Mountain gorilla's are of course very impressive. Bird watching on lake Mburo was perfect, all in all I would recomend this trip and Pearl Afric Tours & Travels very much!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
PROFFESIONAL AND UNFORGETTABLE
Booking online was easy with Leopard Orchid Safaris. Sally ensured that we were fed property with all the information we needed. We trusted her and booked.
From hotels, safari vans to amazing richness of kenia in flora and Fauna and a visit to the tribe in Samburu was just out of this world.
The climax of our safari was the famous nyama choma joint, the Carnivore restaurant. where we were treated with the mouthwatering Kenia delicacy of wide variety of meat.
we felt privileged to have booked with Leopard Orchid Safaris because everything was seamless. Thank you
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Many thanks Adelle for your precious help
We found Discover Africa through a local travel agency comparator. From the very beginning of our safari in South Africa, we were charmed. Adelle, our agency contact, is a wonderful person who understood our needs and our client profile perfectly. She was able to propose us tours and itinerary perfectly adapted to what we wanted. We will definitely return to South Africa for a second safari and will contact Adelle again to plan this trip.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
"Top Notch"
Super pleasant trip with Leopard Orchid Safaris and Joel our trip consultant was very considerate and very professional in trip planning and execution.
I would highly recommend anyone to book with Leopard Orchid Safaris and am already in contact with them planning to bring mum on her 80th birthday next year.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exciting and Adventurous Safari
I just arrived back home from my first Africa visit, although I was going for an official trip me and my colleague, decided to go on a short safari since we had time before we flew back. After searching online, we came across Native Afrika, they offered different safari options and since my friend had been there before me, he chose the 4 days a destination that he has not gone before (a good enough reason to go back and do the Maasai Mara next time).
We had amazing time, and our guide George made the whole safari exceptional by his wealthy knowledge of the wildlife.
I am looking forward to coming back soon.
Thank you, NAV team and George, for best tour.
SA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Yearly Experience
This tour i kick started my year with a safari to Uganda.
As a solo traveler this was a yearly experience that I encountered various animal species that are really extinct in my country and a game drive was really impressive.
Thank you guys.
