35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding
Jackson and Brian were very knowledgeable,helpful and by the end of the trip like family. Would recommend them highly! Was a privilege to spend the last 2 weeks with them a big help and made the time better! God Bles you both!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding Operator
This was my first safari, and everything down to the tiniest detail was amazing. Christelle and Gondwana Tours did the best job at creating a unique and personalized trip for us. There was no need to worry about anything - they were attentive and exceeded at fulfilling our wants. It was a vacation of a lifetime. Our 6 night safari started in Victoria Falls, passed through Chobe, and ended in the Okavango Delta. I'm not used to having so much help with planning and coordinating a trip, and it was such a treat to have everything taken cared of. We were afraid that it could be touristy or cookie cutter, and it ended up being the most thoughtful trip we've ever taken. I cannot recommend Christelle and Gondwana Tours enough.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome experience
Alex was always ready to answer my questions. The accommodation were beautiful. The first hotel was changed at arrival but with one as nice as the one reserved. Our guides through the parks were excellent. I can only recommend Mama Savana
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The wildlife Bible,where you get the best reference for your safaris!
I enjoyed my one week trip in Maasai Mara and being an upcoming wildlife photographer I had the best time,the driver was professional and with the knowledge on angles of how to position the vehicle,it was a bonus.I saw,took the memories with my camera and left the jumbos still in the wild.I will always choose you ,I will always recommend you.You are the best!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
In September 2022 we were on safari in Tanzania for 5 days. We chose the low budget version with tents. (Lake Manyara, Tarangire, 2 days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater). We booked, based on a recommendation from friends, directly through the provider "BestDaySafaris". All the time we were in contact with Peter. He answered all our questions about safaris and put together different packages until our wishes were fulfilled. Before the safari we chose the free night at the hotel where we were picked up by our guide Joseph on the first safari day. Since we were only two on the first day, Joseph stopped for us in town so we could get a sim card. After that, an incredibly great time began for us. Joseph was the best guide we could have asked for. We affectionately called him "Eagle Eye" because he really spotted EVERY animal. The hiding place could still be so good. He enriched us daily with an incredible amount of knowledge about the animals, Tanzania and the Maasai. In addition, there was our chef Emmanuel, who provided us with authentic African cuisine every day. We would not have been surprised if we had come back after the trip with a few kilos more. The food was really excellent! Time flew by and on the last day we left our group with heavy hearts. On the day of departure a driver was organized to take us back to Arusha. There we could pick up our remaining luggage at the office. The driver also brought us to our next accommodation. The next day we flew from Arusha to Zanzibar. Without us even asking, BestDaySafaris organized a driver for us here as well. We are completely enthusiastic and can highly recommend BestDaySafaris. If you decide for a safari in Tanzania, then decide for BestDaySafaris and ask for Joseph & Emanuel <3. We can only thank the whole team several times for this terrific time!!!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
competence
We had a wonderful time. Our driver Sudi and our German-speaking guide Mohamed were great. We saw a lot of animals. The "Big Five" and many others. It was impressive! The lodges were also excellent, the staff was always friendly and the food was delicious.
Thank you for the great trip.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
These guys are highly professional and do what it takes to make sure your experience is a great one!
Jackson and Brian served us so well during our trip there. Our trip was not a traditional safari but they were flexible and made it a success. It is so good to have drivers and guides you can count on. When it came time for the safari, it was excellent and they knew what they were talking about. Do yourself a favor and hire these guys. You will not be disappointed! I plan to contact them first for future trips.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional! Remarkable - became like family!
Jackson & Brian became part of our team as they served us & provided all our travel & Safari needs with a smile and professionalism. They were both exceptional. I can't wait to do it all over again next year WITH THEM!!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
What a fantastic tour company. Highly recommended. His tour company made my trip in Kenya simply unforgettable.
Candy is very professional, and readily available via email. The tour guides are excellent, and facilities he utilizes are great. I customized our tour and was able to easily customize via email.
CA
Ambitious but needs some fine tuning.
Just returned from two and a half weeks in South Africa. One week around Capetown and the east and west coasts. Second week was spent north of Johannesburg on safari.
South Africa is a beautiful place and having our time organized by Go Touch Down was a huge relief. It’s a busy place and a logistical nightmare if done on your own. The tour guide around Capetown, JP was knowledgeable, friendly and made us feel safe.
The safari week did not disappoint. So many opportunities to see wildlife in a natural habitat. Truly amazing. However, two game drives a day got to be a bit much, in the end. The safari week did have more free time between game drives, thank goodness. It’s nice to recharge when on vacation.
If I had a criticism it would be that the days were too jam packed and busy. Very little time to relax and unwind. A few things could have been omitted and it wouldn’t have affected the experience.
Also, I think it would be important to mention some level of physical fitness is essential. A lot of older or physically limited folks struggled getting into the jeeps for safari or couldn’t walk down to see some places.
Additionally, nothing was mentioned about “load shedding”. South Africa’s idea to save electricity. Entire grids of electricity are shut off for hours at least twice a day. It was an inconvenience and a nuisance. There has to be a better way.