US
Graham was very knowledgable and knew alot about SA, which was great, but talks ever so much!
Kathi did an amazing job putting our tour together along with our son and daughter in law, as they had been to SA numerous times. We got to experience the city of Cape Town, then the wineries in Stellenbosch and Franschok, the gardens and many beaches, little areas of Cape Town, which were delightful as well as interesting. SA is very mountainous along with lush greenery and there was so much to see...we took a very lengthy drive to to Outshourn but despite the length of the drive, got to really see the little towns, baboons, and the beautiful terrain. We probably would have enjoyed more stops along the way and would pass on the ostrich's next time. After spending 10 days in Plettenberg Bay, which we loved, with a beautiful wedding on top of all of this, we then got to experience Shawarmi and an amazing safari! A very enjoyable journey to say the least with a lot of excitement, scenery, culture and animals!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect host in Uganda
We first did a trip to Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth for 4 days. Peter is really charming and makes you feel comfortable at any time. The information you receive is clear and the lodges and activities are carefully chosen. As we enjoyed it very much, me decided to do another trip with him, this time a 2-day trip to Murchison Falls and it was also amazing. Very recommendable and wishing Peter very good luck.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Patrick was the kindest, knowledgeable, and fun tour guide. He made sure we had a good experience.
We had a great time. It was full service - pick up, easy drive, we saw a bunch of animals, great accommodations, good food. Our tour guide was the kind, knowledgeable, and fun tour guide. He made sure we had a good experience. We did a boat safari and a driving one.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Incredible
We had a really good time with Shengena Adventure . Or contact person Mike was so helpfull and the organisation was perfect. We booked the „ 5 Days Safari with Serengeti Fly in,, . What can I say, this trip was an extraordinary experience. We encounter all big five and so much more. A lifetime Trip, which we will guard in our memory. Our driver Godwin was the best. Such a kind and knowledged person. He showed us so many beautyful spots in the N.P. (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorogoro and Lake Manyara) we visited. The lodges where very confortable. We highly recommend Shengena Adventure . Everything was perfect. Thanks again to Mike and Boris!!!We had a really good time with Shengena Adventure . Or contact person Mike was so helpfull and the organisation was perfect. We booked the „ 5 Day Safari with Serengeti fly in“. What can I say, this trip was an extraordinary experience. We encounter all big five and so much more. A lifetime Trip, which we will guard in our memory. Our driver Issa was the best. Such a kind and knowledged person. He showed us so many beautyful spots in the N.P. (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorogoro and Lake Manyara) we visited. The lodges where very confortable. We highly recommend Shengena Adventure. Everything was perfect. Thanks again to Mike and Boris!!!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Patrick was joyful, well informed and a great guide!
We enjoyed our tour so much! We saw every animal and the herd were beautiful to see. We skipped the village and walking tour, which definitely gave us more time in the park. Patrick was super patient with all of our questions and made us feel super comfortable to continue to ask. He also genuinely laughed at all our jokes, which made this so much fun!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best guide with knowledge of the national parks. Always happy and respectful. Five stars!
My husband and I book with Lion King Safari Tour. We were assign with driver and guide Gilbert. Gilbert was amazing from the start to finish on our tour. He was literally our life line through out of our safari trip and beyond . He was professional and courteous on everything, from setting up our lunch table and serving us lunch each day. A remarkable guide who become our family forever. We had such a wonderful time and seeing the big five. Captivating us with his knowledge of the National parks and insuring of our safety. We have made the correct decision in choosing Lion King as safari tour.
Thank you Gilbert!! and Lion King !
Sincerely
Jean Persaud
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional tour operator. Everything went to plan. Saw 4 of the BIG FIVE!
We had an absolutely fantastic time. Safari of a lifetime! We had a 3 day safari with 2 nights in the Chobe National Park with all the animals. All food was included. Was picked up at the hotel in Victoria Falls and driven to Kasane, Botswana. Early afternoon Chobe River boat safari - words cannot describe - birds, buffalo, hippos, crocs... The following three days and two nights was the land safari in the National Park close to the Chobe river. Again, words cannot describe! It was like Jurassic Park! Kennedy, our very knowledgeable and friendly guide, was fantastic and explained everything about the animals and birds. He worked very hard and made every effort for us to see as many animals and birds as possible. We saw many lions, water buffalo, elephants, impala, giraffes, baboons, monkeys, jackals, eagles, vultures, crocs, many many beautiful birds etc. The camping experience was fantastic also, No fence, just lights around the camp at night. The animals keep themselves to themselves. Going to sleep and getting up in the morning with the bush noises and singing birds! An elephant passed by one night and a giraffe was seen near the camp in the morning. Thoroughly recommend Africa Zim Travel & Tours!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great adventure, very knowledgeable driver, beautiful accommodation selections.
This was second time I used this smaller tour operator, and again I asked for the driver/ tracker (Hamza Nyelo) for a Semi- Luxury Private Tour. There is no doubt that amongst his peers Hamza is very well respected. We often were the first to spot the more challenging animals such as leopards, and others drivers would be called in. With shy animals you have to be one of the first to arrive, leopards for example will quickly retreat into deeper cover. Hamza is so knowledgeable in all aspects, from tracking footprints, watching animal behavior, bird spotting, and identifying and naming plants, the history of the parks and Tanzania, and is also an excellent driver across all terrains and conditions. He also has a very open and wonderfully caring personality. This all adds additional quality to the overall safari experience, as you explore the enormity and biodiversity of the Tarangire and Serengeti national parks. We went and followed the migration as the Wildebeests and Zebra are giving birth in February, it was amazing to see and experience this in the Southern Serengeti and around Lake Ndutu .
The camp sites and lodges selected by the operator was also excellent, particularly the Lake Burunge and Tanzania Bush tented camps. We had animals all around in each case, the beautiful sight of a small herd of elephants about 150 meters from back of the Lake Ndutu Safari lodge, to multiple lions roaring outside the Tanzania Bush tented camp as you fall a sleep is etched into the memory. The food quality and selections, and general comfort was also excellent from each of the overnight sites, along with the friendly service and security from the animals.
A highly recommend life experience, with extremely great value for money.
DE
Reliable, just wants to just give amazing experiences - so many small details just made it perfect!
Timely pick up at the airport and even checking on us as we were flying in - knows a lot of interesting places and people in Kampala and around, if you are interested in anything in particular, just ask him - should be possible I guess!
We went on a 21 day trip across the whole country and had to take care of anything - a very new experience as we usually plan a lot ourselves. But it was well done, when there was delays it was not because of Rada.
And then, the national parks - hiking the Virungas was stunning, and we got to know so many things about life in Uganda, wildlife, and the country. The parks are insanely beautiful, not as packed as in other countries, full of wildlife. My highlight was the Rhino sanctuary where Rhinos sometimes accompany you for dinner!
We ended up sharing dinner and drinks almost every day and it was fun - I am still in touch with Rada frequently and sharing jokes and stories from his newest trips.
If you can, meet Rada - you will not regret it for sure!
DE
Uganda discovered with Kaije Safaris
Everything was great: organisation, contact, price, the tour and the driver and guide Bob. New discoveries, animals in free beautiful nature and really a good spirit on all sides. Very pleasant and a new world for us. Thanks for that chance and experience!