US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 8 day safari in Rwanda/Uganda
I just completed an 8 day trip with Mamaland Safaris (Kigali, Lake Bunyonyi, Bwindi NP, QENP, and Kibale NP). I would highly recommend this company for anyone wanting to visit East Africa. The service, accommodations, and overall experience exceeded my expectations.
Edrisa was my first point of contact. He patiently answered all of my questions before and after I booked my trip. Once I arrived in Kigali, my guide was waiting for me. Paul was absolutely amazing. Not only was he a great guide and safe driver, he was wonderful company in the car during our long drives. He provided me with so much information about Uganda, the people, and all the animals/birds we saw along the way. I also met the owner of the company (Tony) who was also very friendly and knowledgeable.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Provides an excellent personal service with care and knowledge at less cost than the big boys
Wayfairer Travel assembled a fantastic package for us, tailored to meet our own requirements and which exceeded all of our expectations. They work in conjunction with Serena in East Africa, in particular in the Mara and Samburu, who gave s a fabulous time, in the North Mara conservancy, owned by the Masai and so much better than the main (rather overcrowded) main Mara. We can fully recommend their brilliant accommodation at Serena Wild (tented camp, an absolute "must do" in our view) and Serena Mara Lodge. Food was outstanding (Italian trained local chefs), and guides were skilled, with great local knowledge on the animals and birds. We were given our own guide and vehicle, Dixon the guide was fabulous. As this trip was over the Christmas break, they threw in the most amazing Christmas meal on the Mara plains, with elephants in the background and then capped it all with a surprise party for me on my birthday 2 days later. All at no extra cost.
Our follow up week in Zanzibar at the Pongwe Beach was equally good, a lovely clean beach, warm seas, simple thatched accommodation all set in a lovely landscape. Staff were friendly, and the food excellent (especially for fish lovers. it was uncrowded heaven (unlike Stonetown, rather crowded and over-priced. Go to the Pongwe and avoid the crowds. Again, all hand picked by Wayfairer to meet our brief.
Wayfairer Travel costs came in at 75% of the big 3 agents in UK. Granted, they do not produce glossy brochures, and their travel package is a simple printed summary but it had everything you need and we were met and cared for at every stop, so do not be fooled by the glossy photo montages of the bigger agents. Wayfairer cover your flights with ABTA so you still travel reassured that you will get home if anything should be wrong with the agent / airline. At the very least, approach them before signing up with a bigger agent.
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing trek and game drives.
We had the best New Years ever. Hanna arranged a great family vacation for us. Communication itinerary, vehicles, knowledgable drivers cum game spotters, luxurious accommodations.
We had amazing sightings and excellent experience overall.
Will surely recommend Treveron to all our family and friends for trips to Africa.
Well done Treveron and thank you very much.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Adventure of a Lifetime
I selected African Traits for my first visit to Tanzania with my 24 year old son. The owner Godfrey was extremely responsive from the start accommodating my request for adjustments to the itinerary and multiple questions. We did a (7) day Kilimanjaro climb via the Lemosho route which was absolutely beautiful and we reached the summit as planned thanks to our guides insistence on "pole pole". The climbing team including porters, guides and chef we friendly and fun to be with and we learned a lot about Tanzania, Kilimanjaro and a bit of Swahili along the way which was awesome!. Gear and food were all very adequate along the way in fact I have never eaten so well on any on my longer term climbs or hikes. Following the climb we did a (2) day safari at Tarangire and Ngorongoro which were incredible. We opted for lodge accommodations after spending six nights in a tent and were very please with the Masailand Lodge in Arusha post climb and Farm House Lodge in Karatu. In a short two day period our guide was able to help us view the "big five" and simply enjoy the beautify of Tanzania, some of its music and culture. I would definitely recommend African Traits for your trip to Tanzania and I hope we can make plans to visit again!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very well organized with professional people.
The communication was excellent. Drivers were on time and knowedble about the wildlife and the different national parks. The game driving was better than we expected. Ngorongoro crater and serengeti was totally amazing!
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best days of my life
This holiday was my best holiday ever. We saw a lot of places, animals, peoples, culture, nature, etc. Amazing, incredible, unbelievable. I love it. Our guid was very very nice man, so polite and funny. We were really satisfied. I recommend only this :-)
RU
Fantastic trip to Victoria Falls and Botswana with Fleet Foot Safaris
We travelled with Fleet Foot Safaris from Victoria Falls to Botswana and it was a fantastic experience. Nature and wildlife were amazing! Our trip was very well organized with a great mixture of nice lodges and bush camping, exciting game drives and relaxed evenings around the fire with a glass of an excellent wine from South Africa. The food deserves special praise. You get your three course top quality dinner beautifully served in the middle of the bushes with all the nature and wildlife around you. Unbelievable! But the best thing I liked about Fleet Foot Safaris was that Hennie and his team brought some special atmosphere and personal attitude which made the whole trip unforgettable.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect itinerary & careful attention to detail
Darren and the Compass Odyssey team could not have done better. We had a fantastic time. Everyone could not have been more helpful.
Wherever we went we had warm welcomes and great hospitality, and whether in South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe or Botswana the arraignments ran smoothly and we met wonderful people.
The safaris were awesome. All the big 5 ticked ✅, but so much more besides.
Thanks again!!!
Iain and Ann-Louise
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A very personal and knowledgeable guided tour
Siya Phambile and Ben is a highly recommendable tour operator. He recommended the very nice Bateleur private game reserve and then took us to experience the Kreuger park and its camps. Ben is a very friendly and easy going person who knows the Kreuger park and its animals very well. He will share his experiences and knowledge with you in a nice way. Finally he drove us back through the panoramic circuit on the way back to Johannesburg.
Our warmest recommendations,
Kaja & Johan
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Brilliant from first Contact to saying Goodbye
I can not recommend E-Trip highly enough! I’ve travelled to 68 countries and dealt with a lot of operators - E-Trip were brilliant from my first email interaction. I sent email requests to 22 Safari operators asking for a recommendation 10 day Safari.
It was t my first time to Africa Ron safari and I wanted to see who could meet my needs.
Ben and Aurielle ( Owners) provided a customised itinerary options ad stood out from any other operators I contacted. It was obvious they have visited the various camps they recommend to stay at and promptly answered any Q’s I had.
Once arriving for safari my primary clothing g bag was lost by Airline - Ben firstly lent me clothes and he took over responsibility to get my bag to me 2 days later - The bag loss was t E-trips fault but that’s the kind of service they provide their customers.
David our private guide for the whole 10 days was simply superb - experienced guide with vast knowledge of animals behaviour and was funny and always looking after my daughter and I. His ability to see animals we couldn’t see was amazing and as an avid photographer always managed to position the vehicle for best photo positions.
E-Trips custom Land Cruiser is roomy, New , well maintained and comfortable on what can be rough roads.
The camps and lodges we stayed at were superb and food was always of high quality - as were lunch boxes provided each day.
Finally the fact that E-Trips bank account is in USA gave me piece of mind when making payments for the trip.
I unreservedly recommend the E-Trip team as a brilliant Lifetime experience provider for your safari trip.
