S. Africa for Animal tour, a feast for the senses.
My wife and I visited S.A. principally to see wildlife. We sought a tour via the offices of Safari Tours, who on knowing our goals, came up with a list of providers, three of whom caught our interest, one subsequently was selected. Safari made sure that we had appropriate replies from the operators chosen, & were most professional about the whole process.....they do a great job!
The weather was great, a relatively mild winter..only needed to bundle up in the early morning/late evening. The guides were fully committed to our seeing all that was possible. The food on the whole was adequate, but limited.Transport was well done, though it is as well to note that travelling from Jo'berg to Kruger takes a half day in one direction, & a full day in the other, so book something that will give you adequate time in the park. Having only two passengers on the tour helped to ensure that we missed nothing. The real highlight was seeing the "Big Five" on two consecutive days, & four of them on the third...(uncooperative rhino!) The whole trip rated among the best we had ever done!!
AE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Kenya
We had a fantastic holiday in Kenya. Our tour operater Seven By Far did an excellent job. Well organised, and well executed. Our tour guide/ driver, Robin, was very knowledgable, kind and helpful.
Kenya is amazing. It exceeded our our expectations in its natural beauty and importantly in hospitality.
Overall, an unforgettable experience of lifetime
NZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Travelling through Uganda with our guide from Gatatu Safaris was the highlight of our trip.
The company kept in very good contact with us throughout the planning stages of our trip and delivered on every level throughout our travels through Uganda. Our guide was extremely good and he could not do enough to make sure that all our expectations (and then some) were met. He was extreme;y knowledgeable and navigated us expertly through the gorilla and chimpanzee trekking. He was very personable, communicated really well and we felt comfortable being in his hands throughout our trip. We would thoroughly recommend using this company if you are thinking of travelling through Uganda. It was hassle free and really rewarding in terms of great value for money and professionalism.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Too much driving
My wife and I did the 8 day safari with Wildebeest safaris and it was the worst vacation experience we have ever had. The itinerary is not very detailed and we had no clue we would spend sooo much time driving from park to park. 6hr drive, 9hr drive, day off, 11 hr drive, day off, 5 hr drive, 8 hr drive, and 7 he drive is what our 8 day safari consisted of. The guides were good and the accommodations were good, however this much driving completely ruined our experience and I would never do it again. There was two days we were supposed to do 2 game drives but we didn't do any since it took all day to get to destination.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The care provided in our travel was amazing!
The arrangements were handled so professionally. Our driver went above and beyond caring for us and going above our expectations to provide a great experience.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Service, reliable and quick. We had a great time with Kenan.
We booked a safari from nairobi through the national parks Amboseli, Tsavo West & Tsavo East to the coast in August 2017 just after the elections.
Before the trip we had many questions and the answer from Jane always came reliably and quickly - that gave us a good feeling that it is the right holiday.
We had a great time as a family with 2 children.
Kenan is highly recommended.
Next time, of course, Kenan again.
Yes first I hesitated to transfer the money into the "wild africa" -
but KATO, email and whatsapp gave me a good feeling - and we had a wonderful time. Thanks Jane.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous Experience at Affordable Price
Face of Africa was completely tuned into what our group of 21 nature journal sketchers hoped to encounter, and they made it happen! Hamadi put together a 7 day/8 night package covering Tarangire, Serengeti and Lake Manyara National Parks and two days in Ngorongoro Crater. Riding in four reliable, comfortable vehicles we saw all the animals, large and small, feathered and otherwise, plants and panoramas to suit each personal checklist. Our driver/guides were experienced and knowledgable. Additionally we had one dedicated guide whose range and depth of knowledge was in itself a wonder! I felt safe on all roads and conditions, even forgoing my seat belt before the week was out.
We stayed a few extra days in Arusha at Green Mountain Hotel, which I enjoyed for its exposure to local life and the warmth of its staff. Our room had a great view of people on the street, the Haleluya Shop and hair styling being sensibly done on the sidewalk. However, we couldn’t avoid having a bathroom sized pool after showering—improvement needed there. All the hotels were wonderful, peaking at The Retreat At Ngorongoro. We’d been warned to eat only cooked or peeled produce, but ended up eating all the tempting salads at the hotels without any problem. I think the best food may have actually been at Kenzan Luxury Camp.
I’m thinking about a return trip. If that happens, I will most certainly plan it with Face of Africa.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari throughout Tanzania. Avid travelers that highly recommend this company and trip!
HM Safaris did an amazing job helping us design and execute our 9 day custom safari throughout Tanzania. From pick up at the airport in Kilimanjaro to drop off at the airport in Serengeti, the 9 day trip was seamless. The camps that we stayed at throughout the trip were amazing, and I was beyond impressed with the food and amenities offered by the all the camps, especially given the remote locations. The Kati Kati and Rhotia Valley Lodge were our favorite camps, as the staff were beyond friendly and the food was delicious. Our guide, Edward, was friendly, knowledgeable and funny. I highly recommend him and HM Safaris.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Top Notch Customer Service!
From the first communication with Pamoja Tours and Travel, I knew we would have a fantastic experience. It was an absolutely wonderful experience. They were always quick to respond when I had questions. They helped us get to our hotel from the airport, stopping along the way to exchange some money. Our safari was so, so fun! Our guides and driver seemed to enjoy the trip as much as we did! I cannot recommend this company high enough!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania successfully experienced
The safari was all in all a great success. With Mama Savana there were no complications and everything ran perfectly. Thanks also from our side to the great trip.