65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful wildlife experience
From day one I was impressed with Mashihambe. All the reviews I read were actually true from Jude's regular, informative emails to Ant's legendary culinary skills! The main attraction, Africa, in all its shades did not disappoint. The landscape, the wildlife, the trees, the people were wonderful and 26 days passed all too quickly.
The tour was designed to experience different aspects of Southern Africa and every day brought new animals, new landscapes and new experiences. The accommodation was varied and always comfortable. From guest houses like home to unique resorts and cabins, everywhere we went we were met by smiling faces, soft beds and hot showers, no mean feat in the middle of the Kalahari, miles from anywhere!
The focus being wildlife, we spent hardly any time in towns and had opportunities every day do go on long game drives looking for animals. I never tired of it! Ant has had long years of experience and could answer every curly question I threw at him. He has an unquenched enthusiasm for everything African and his love of it all was highly infectious! And when I left my passport in a safe and didn't notice for 3 days, he seemed to know everyone in Botswana to get it back to me safe and sound.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome!
I was in Nairobi for work and only had one day off on my own to enjoy seeing some of Kenya's extraordinary wildlife. I chose to do the Amboseli day trip from Nairobi and it was magnificient! My guide and driver was very knowledgeable and made sure that the visit to the park was focused on what I wanted to see and at the pace that I wanted. It's an extraordinary park to watch elephants, hippos, giraffes and many other animals. I had an unforgettable time and, whilst I would have loved to have had 5 days instead of one, it was well worth going for one day. Warmly recommended!
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Experience level: first safari
Very realiable and passionate tour operator.
Granville is very enthusiastic about his job,he shares the love and beauty of his home country to his clients. Allround the service is excellent.Thankyou team Oshili;)
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a Lifetime - Okavango Delta - Chobe - Vic Falls Tour
Thanks to Kalahari Breeze for a phenomenal tour!
Pre-Tour: After emailing Maria of an idea of what we wanted to see and the time frame/budget, she emailed me within 24 hours with an itinerary that fit our needs. Of course there were many questions before we said "yes" and Maria answered them all promptly. Paying for the tour was easy too. She sent a detailed itinerary that had every date, time and company we should expect to see that I printed and referred to in case I had forgotten what we were doing each day.
During Tour: So amazed at how smoothly things went. From every pick up point to the activities that were included (game drives, walking safaris, two boat rides). The camping on the delta was better than expected. The food was great considering there was no stove, oven, fridge, etc. I mean, we had baked lasagna and fresh baked bread!! And, the people were so friendly and just wanted to make sure you were comfortable. Of course the wildlife was fantastic and Victoria Falls was something that was on my bucket list. Definitely better than Niagara Falls (IMHO).
Someday I want to visit the Kalahari Desert and I will use Kalahari Breeze as my tour operator when I do.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
SCAM - PLEASE DO NOT BOOK
Please do not go anywhere near this company or a company called Right Choice Tours. We had booked, paid deposit, had everything confirmed for our 4 day safari from Nairobi to Masai Mara and Hell's Gate National Park/Lake Naivasha.
On the day of our safari, we were taken to a completely different area of Kenya than what we had booked, even though we had been reassured numerous times we were going as per our given itinerary. When emailing Amos (owner), he replied saying that we didn't book through him and he has no record of our booking. Even though on the exact same email thread he confirms our booking and says how his driver will collect us at 7am (which he did). Amos pretends he has no knowledge of who we paid and booked through and what safari we booked.
PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM KENAMOTI TOURS - SCAM
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We booked 8Day Safari with this company. It was an unforgettable experience and money well spent
The pick was on time i was happy about that because I'm not a waiting person. The tour was spectacular there was so much to see it did live up to my expectations, the food was good and timely provided and the accommodation was neat too. It was a great unwind from this busy life of mine can wait to come back again.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
an amazing experience
At first, I was scared of which company to choose for my first trip to East Africa, and afterwards I was happy to have done so with Great Adventures Uganda. All offers described were perfectly organized. The way to start the Bwindi -Trip with Great Adventures Uganda from Kigali(Rwanda) was the most comfortable way to reach my target. Especially with my tour-guide Simon I learned many things about both countries on tour. And the day with Gorilla's at Bwindi was much better than I imagined before - when I think back - my heart is beating again faster. Many thanks to this experienced guide Simon for his kindness - I highly recommend him and will come back in future to Great Adventure Uganda
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely life-changing experience with a top-notch company.
From the first day we were picked up, to the last day being dropped off, my experience with Tanzania Choice Safaris not only met, but exceeding every expectation I had. To start, the accommodations within the safari jeeps was very comfortable, with easy access to chargers so electronic devices were always able to be used. The seats themselves were very comfortable with ample window space to gaze out through. Leslie, our personal guide, was probably the best part of the entire experience. He was so friendly and knowledgeable and was able to engage everyone in our group on a personal level. He carried several field guides to be able to refer to when we saw an unfamiliar animal or wanted more in-depth information. He himself was like a walking encyclopedia, able to name almost every bird, reptile, and mammal by site alone. Leslie also went the extra mile by stopping the jeep to point out things like scat and different animal tracks, that made it feel like a more wild experience. The food throughout our four day safari was also a wonderful blessing. It was some what catered to Western diets, with an African flare. Water was available whenever needed, and the guides encouraged everyone to stay hydrated - which is easy to forget about when one is having so much fun. Finally, the lodges that were included in the safari were absolutely breathtaking. They rivaled any American hotel, with a postcard setting, and no matter the location, it was clear safety was always a number one priority. Overall, Tanzania Choice Safari is a top-notch company, which I will definitely book with again.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excelente servicio. Muy profesionales. Puntuales. Hemos disfrutado de una experiencia inolvidable.
All ok. Excellent service, all at time, very professional guide. Very good experience that we dont forget. Thank you.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable trip
I used Motto Tours in 2017 and visited Masai Mara, Amboseli, Nakuru and Mombasa and had a great experience with my family!
Our tour leader was very knowledgeable, our driver was very experienced and passionate about his job. The meals were amazing especially for the children.
We will endeavour use Motto and highly recommend. So far we have booked for another trip and look forward to many more!