SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent tour operator/organizer!
Attentive to our wishes, easy communication by both email and phone with rapid responsetimes.
Fantastic experience for the two us travelling; 3+3 days in Botswana incl local flights between camps
(as recommended by Kalahari Breeze), and then as great topping also our travel from Chobe to Vic Falls
and the activities we opted for in Vic Falls.
Not cheap, but GOOD VALUE when compared to what the competitors offered!
Will no doubt book with Kalahari next time as well, no need to change a winning team.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari: best value for money!
oked a 3 day safari with Axis and I must say, far exceeded my expectations. Got picked up from my hotel on time with 2 large suitcases and they had no problem with it. Simon, our tour guide made everything seamless, really friendly and made our experience one to remember. His efforts to ensure our safety and that we had fun was a testament of his genuine nice character. He made sure he met our expectations during the 3 days, he made sure we found all the animals on our list by working with other game drivers. The accommodation was very comfortable and safe. Security was very high. Food was great especially breakfast. Hot shower available all day. Tents were secured. Electricity from in he morning & 630pm to 10pm. Water available in the van while your exploring. Overall, excellent experience. Will highly recommend
QA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
customized tour, fast reply, reasonable price, I really recommend.
Simon replied my e-mail and what's app message very fast, and we preferred customized tour and hotel, he satisfied all our requirements very well. Before we departed, 10% deposit is required, and the payment can be done in a very safe way. Evans was our driver, he is very kind, experienced, and also has good eyes to find animals, we saw all the "Big Five" animals thanks to him. Really fantastic experience with Mwema, if I want to explore Africa in the future, I will definitely choose them again.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Elida Experience
I have worked with Elida Tours for about two years and they have been reliable. They have assisted whenever I have guests coming over, especially from out of Kenya, all the way from airport transfers, accommodation and tours. We have also had work-related events and used their services as well.
Always have a great team ready to have us on the trips and enjoy a good time.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
My First Halal Tour - 10/10 would recommend.
At first I was a bit spectacle because the itinerary sounded too good to be true. As a Muslim traveler our main priorities are always going to be "Where can I pray", "Are their meals Halal", "Do they have prayer facilities in the area" etc etc. All these questions are stated clearly in the itinerary however I still had doubts, so I got in touch with the Australian representative (also this was handy because it made the communication all the more authentic). All my concerns, questions and self-assurance were answered by the lovely Shelly Smith (mind you I only gave Shelly a 4 months notice before my trip but it was such a smooth process!)
Although I did not include a safari in my 8D7N Exclusive Halal Cape Town Tour I did manage to sneak in a Cheetah outreach program and a visit to the Ostrich Ranch at Van Schoorsdrif Rd. Both had been tailored and suggested by Shelly (Although it wasn't included in the itinerary Shelly was always very helpful and attentive to what I wanted to see)
My bestfriend and sister was also on tour with me. We were introduced to JP who was our guide throughout the whole 8 days, JP turned out to be more than a guide, he was our uncle. We admired his patience and his knowledge of the Cape Town culture. He went out of his way to locate halal eateries, mosques and prayer facilities it was honestly the best holiday experience one could ask for. Everyday was an adventure.
Overall I would recommend Go Touch Down Tours especially for Muslims who want a hassle free holiday. There was not a day where you did not feel safe. I wonder at times whether JP was actually our bodyguard!
Coming home felt like you've left a part of you behind. I've made memories that will last a lifetime.
Thank you Go Touch Down and a biggest thank you to our external tour guide that we've met along the way!
A'ida
HK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ibrahim is a good and responsible manager in organising the trip for us.
Our safari guide Fredy is an exceptional professional, well-mannered guide with eagle eyes to spot out animals for us. This tour operator agent is trustworthy,
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was magical, and more was deliveredd than promised.
It couldn't have been better. From cell phones for emergencies, attentive guides, unexpected extras, a magical safari, full menus to choose from, and unique accommodations, to professional help with add-ons like a Rovos Rail trip, extra days in Cape Town, and a trip to Vic Falls, it was perfect.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fairly prices good quality tour
Me and my friend worked with Baraka and had very pleasant experience. First of all, Baraka was very responsive, he answered to us almost immediately which I find very important because when you are traveling, a lot of things are time sensitive. We texted him at around 9 am while we were taking a ferry to Dar that we need to go to Mikumi asap, and guest what, he met as at 11 am with the car so we started the trip. Second, price was just great. It was only me and my friend, we didn't share our car or jeep with anyone. Meals were great. Hotel where we stayed the night before safari was just AWESOME. So cozy and clean, we didn't expect it at all. Jeep was open so it was so easy to observe animals. Final, the safari itself was great and very well organized.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible and surprising journey into places I could not imagine!
I've never gone on safari before...I've never used this service...and I really didn't know what to expect. I felt like there was a chance I could be scammed but boy was I incredibly wrong.
I signed up for a tour here with the intent of just wanting to see some animals on a Safari while I was in Cape Town and I received so much more. I got a geography lessons, cultural insights, the best thing I ate on my vacation, animal friendships, and a new brother from our tour guide Ben-G (Benjamin)
Although we only had 4 days, Benjamin lived up to all expectations in making this a really customized trip. He genuinely listened to my requests, remained flexible, and brought us to so many interesting things. My partner and I are younger folks who wanted adventure and Benjamin definitely delivered but he also made sure to be attentive and reactive to our needs throughout the experience. If we ever needed anything or needed a change of plans, he was accommodating. And so much so, that there were just pleasant surprises all throughout our tour experience -- I won't spoil anything as I know that's part of Benjamin's magic itinerary planning but I would say trust in the man and come with an open mind. You can certainly tell the man is passionate about Africa, its people, and its animals and has the knowledge to back it up. It made me wonder why I don't know a quarter of the things about my hometown compared to the encyclopedia-like knowledge he knew about EVERYWHERE we were. Learned quite a bit just being around him!
I came for a safari and quite frankly my highlights were pretty much all things beyond that, which really just shows you how adept Benjamin is at figuring out your needs and giving you a unique experience you can't find on your own. I'm excited to return back to Africa and to go on a longer journey with Benjamin and we've even taken some of his catch-phrases with us back to the states. Classic!
Please don't hesitate with choosing these guys. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a real taste of Africa.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Every moment was carefully planned, at times to exhaustion, but very good
Very happy, especially with our time at Songimvelo
