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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Took advance payment of $480 for transport, cancelled at last minute and not refunding the moneys.
I am convinced that this tour operator is a scamster. They took moneys in advance from us in March/July for a trip planned for August 2018 for a group of 10. At the last minute, they left us in the lurch and cancelled our bookings. They said that they will refund our moneys $480 within 30 days. Then told us that they have already wired it. But no wire came and the Company is no longer responding to our mails/calls. We have lodged complaints with Tourism Authorities, SA Police, etc.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing photographic tour of Kruger!
The safari that I booked through Legend Safaris was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. For months before my arrival date in Johannesburg, Shaheen communicated with me very frequently, giving me a clear overview of what to expect and what the daily itineraries were. He even helped me secure a visa by issuing me official invitation letters, which was a big help. While on the actual safari, Legend Safaris head guide Arun showed me an excellent time! I had communicated to Shaheen before the trip that as a keen amateur wildlife photographer, I have some particular requirements while on a game drive, and Arun, being a qualified photographer himself, was able to accommodate these perfectly. Whether this was positioning the car in a way that suited the angle of the shot I had in mind, changing route direction depending on the position of the sun to get optimal lighting, or even following leads from other guides on good sightings, Arun worked very hard to ensure that my game viewing experience was excellent. At times, he drove over 200 kilometres in a day, just to get me the opportunity to view the maximum amount of game. Overall, the service I received from Legend Safaris was absolutely exceptional, and I would heartily recommend them to any travellers, whether it's your first time in the bush, or you're a game drive veteran. I will certainly be booking with them in the future and will hope to do many more game drives in the years to come. Thank you both for a great time!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bucket List Trip
I have dreamed of going on an African Safari for most of my life. Fortunately, I was able to travel to Kenya and Zanzibar this Spring with my beautiful daughter. We selected Odyssey Safaris for our adventure and are happy we did. Our travel coordinator Beatrice covered all the details and kept us well informed. Our guides Jackson and Stephen were terrific. Whether it was in Amboseli National Park, Lake Naivasha or the Masai Mara Game Reserve, they knew exactly the right locations to catch sight of the magnificent wildlife. I am thrilled to say we saw all of The Big Five...elephants, rhinos, cape buffalo, lions and leopards among so many others. Our accommodations were all first rate, my favorite being the Ashnil Tented Camp. Our "room" looked like something from a Hollywood movie! The added touch of a welcoming hot water bottle on the bed after a long day was just splendid. The buffet meals at all the hotels were plentiful and delicious (though I did not care so much for the two or three boxed lunches). Staff were friendly and accommodating. Our side trips to a Masai Village (loved the singing, dancing and handcrafted bead jewelry) and hiking on Crescent Island (up close and personal with giraffe, zebra and other animals) were also highlights. We extended our trip for a three day visit to the beautiful Tanzanian Island of Zanzibar where we visited the UNESCO World Heritage site, Stonetown, the birthplace of Queen's Freddy Mercury and an incredible organic spice farm. Our hotel, the Blue Bay Beach Resort served a delicious fresh fish dinner on the beach by the Indian Ocean. Just terrific. Overall, this was a trip of a lifetime and I highly recommend Odyssey Safaris.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A tour to be remembered!!!
It was our first time in Africa and therefore we were a bit nervous at the beginning not knowing how things are organized there. John already gave his very best before our arrival to ease our tension answering lots and lots of mails and providing us with all the necessary information. This gave us a good feeling.
As soon as we arrived in Nairobi everything went absolutely smoothly. John welcomed us personally and took care of everything. From then onwards our driver Kennedy took over and showed us the beauty of Kenyan wildlife! We were not only able to see the Big Five, but also witness hunting lions and a leopard. It was absolutely amazing and Kennedy was eager not to miss a single moment. Thanks very much for that!!
Coming back to Nairobi we were once again picked up by John who gave his very best to squeeze in Carnivore Restaurant in order to make our flight back home on time.
Thanks very much for this wonderful holiday - it really is a tour to be remembered!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Memorable
I recently travelled with Gilmag Safaris as a solo traveller. I visited Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti. My experience with Gilmag exceeded my expectations. I was impressed by the way my inquiries were handled; timely and on point. My guide, Musa was the best. He made sure my safari was the most memorable. I can confidently recommend this company to any safari enthusiast. I will be back again. Asante sana for the lovely safari.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very down to earth and helpful with aa thorough knowledge of product.
Have used this Company 3 times now and found them very easy to deal with. They offer a very competitive price backed up by a sound knowledge of the product. Staff member I dealt with was very friendly, approachable and helpful. We were booking holiday through the Company with friends from US, and any small problems with correspondence, exchange rates etc were dealt with with a minimum of fuss. Communication was very easy either by Email or phone. Have no complaints with the Company and would use them again and recommend them to anybody.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime
Everything about the trip was perfect.
From start to finish the trip was exactly what we wanted from our honeymoon. The organisation was seamless in a country that can often frustrate even the most patient. Our guide Kirunda was excellent - friendly and knowledgeable, but allowed us our space when needed.
The tour exceeded our expectations and we couldn't recommend Uganda and Buffalo Safari Camps highly enough.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Safari Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli Park with TAZAMA Africa Holidays.
We just got back from our safari 5 days and 4 nights in the parks of Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli Park and I have only words of thanks to Antony.
At all times the communication was fast and easy, since we started mails with our requests for a completely personalized and private safari.
We had very high expectations and actually have met, I can say that Antony keeps his word and is a very good driver, skilled and courteous at all times, knowledgeable about safaris, always attentive to the station and his own instinct to locate and view the big five.
He mades it very pleasant at all times car journeys between parks, consistent with our requests and needs.
TAZAMA Africa Holidays is a newly established company and his owner Antony is enough for their guests to make them happy and can fully enjoy the experience.
I definitely recommend TAZAMA Africa Holidays to everyone who wants to make an excellent safari, we will repeat again without hesitation.
Antony Thanks for your great work, see you soon.
AE
Botswana was wonderful & would not have been possible without help of Journeys Discovering Africa
Everything was well organised and well communicated. So much so we need to reconsider our definition of 'African timing'.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
This is a trip of a lifetime
We wanted the maximum safari during the migration. There are a lot of tour company's to pick from but earthlife had the best reviews that I could find. Now I know why. They went out of there way to do what we wanted and see the most we could see. The tent camps were something everybody should experience. Herman was our guide and I would recommend him as his knowledge of where to find the animals and where they might be going was right on most of the time. This was truly a 5 star rated company right from making the reservations to making sure that everything is just like you want it.