NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had an amazing time on the safari.
I booked car hire with a driver. I emailed with Sander about the possibilities for the trip and he advised me very well. Our driver on the trip was Paul. I told Paul I wanted cheap accommodation and he looked for that for us. He knows his way arround Uganda. And he could tell us a lot about the areas and animals.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It left me breathless, gorgeous, five stars aren't enough!
I have to say that I had a small problem when I had to receive my itinerary and flight tickets but besides this, it was a fantastic experience. Everything was perfect! Beautiful place, the staff were very friendly, and the safari guide was the best I've ever met!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sharp guide, excellent safari experience!
We did a 5-day safari with Gideon: 4 days in Serengeti and 1 day at Ngorongoro. It was organised at a good pace, and we did not feel rushed for time throughout our safari. Gideon is really good at finding animals and often spots them before others - also handy as they tend to run away when too many cars crowd around! He knows the place well and brought us to find the wildebeest migration in the western corridor on one of our days. Definitely worth paying for a really good guide like Gideon!
His car is well-equipped and comfortable for long days out and game drives - has wifi, you can charge your batteries in his car (English plug-point), and has a fridge too! He provided a crate of beer for our trip which was very welcome at the end of our long days! He provided us with a few books on the kinds of animals/birds you find during the game drives - for anyone interested in knowing more about the environment around!
He's very happy to be flexible about plans - so just speak to him if you have any particular plans/ concerns. Would definitely recommend!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding Experience
We have had the privilege of taking two safaris with Bright African Safaris. Both experiences were simply outstanding. Msangi, the owner, is incredibly responsive and friendly. He does a wonderful job choosing guides, maintaining vehicles and choosing itineraries and places to see. Both times, our guides were incredible, enabling us to see the Big Five and so much more. We highly recommend Bright African and can't wait to go back and see the Serengeti with them again.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Company & Wonderful Experiences
My girlfriend and I had an absolutely incredible experience with Kenya Walking Survivors Safaries. We booked a 7 day trip stopping over in the Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Ambroseli National Park. The company itself was very professional and attentive. From the moment they picked us up in the airport to the time they dropped us off, they did everything possible to make our experiences unforgettable. Our guide and driver, Marcos, was an excellent wildlife tracker (we saw 4 of the Big Five and many more), but more than that, he had such a positive outlook and an infectious laugh, that made our trip that much more enjoyable. We also had a cook, Jacob, who made delicious & fresh meals 3 times a day whilst we were on safari. What a luxury! In terms of experiences we did: a cycle safari, a horseback safari, many game drives, hiking, visited elephant & giraffe sanctuaries, and a boat safari where we saw hippos just metres away!
Some helpful tips on what to bring: 1) Flashlight (preferably the kind you can put on your head so you can have your hands free) 2) Binoculars (go for the best you can afford) 3) Mosquito Spray 4) Safari hat (to cover from the strong sun during midday) 5) Camera with a big zoom.
Again, we couldn't recommend this company enough! When we come back to Africa, we will certainly be using them again :)
US
Exceptional Safari Experience
My wife and I had been on several safaris between us and this was far-and-above the best safari experience we have had; on the trip we did the central Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Lomo's communication was clear and timely from the beginning, and Erasto, the managing director and guide, was a true professional. He was full of good information, genuinely interested in sharing about wildlife but also Tanzania in general, very attentive to ensuring logistics were perfectly planned, and committed to finding the animals we wanted to see. I highly recommend Lomo for your Tanzania safari experience.
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Chobe National Park by hjreitsma
Lots of hyppo's, elephants and other wildlife (verry close to the hotel)
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta
Henk Reitsma
Some years ago my wife and I made a roundtrip through a number of countries in Southern Africa. We travelled with a group from Cape Town to the Victoria Falls. The absolute highlight was our visit to the Okavango Delta in Botswana. It was March, so in the wet season with the Delta completely filled.
We slept two nights on a houseboat placed on the edge of the Delta area.
We departed in the morning to the Delta and first had to drive a few kilometers with a truck (Photo 1), passing a small village with rondavel huts (photo 2). Along the road laid the carcass of an elephant (Photo 3), probably shot by the village people to protect their crops.
There were 10 boats (mokoro’s ) and 10 guides (Photo 4) waiting for our group with 20 participants and subsequently we started our tour over the Delta through high grasses and reed. In each mokoro two persons were sitting. The guides were very careful to avoid the hyppo’s and asked us not to make noise. We heard elephants in the distances and saw a glimp of the herd when standing in the mokoro. However I almost lost my equilibrium and almost fell in the water.
After two hours we entered a small island to have lunch (Photo 5) and subsequently made a walk (Photo 6) over this island guided by two guides. We found the remains of a buffalo, probably killed by a lion (according to our guide), which reminded us again that we walked through a terrain with wild animals.
On our way back we saw some deer in the distance. After 1 ½ hour we arrived at our point of departure. It was a splendid tour through a wonderful water world. Even after a couple of years I still have vivid memory of our visit to the Okavango Delta.
CA
Skip the rainy season
Andersson's Camp was fine, though the absence of field guide books in the common area was disappointing. The food was good, cabin comfy. The private park around it was good value for animal viewing, despite downpours. Etosha in the rainy season was disappointing at several levels. Few animals, military vehicles speeding down the main road, dismal little museum. It was hard to grasp the history of the place, like which animals are native, which are introduced. Guide seemed reticent to handle questions of context. And be forewarned: there are no meerkats in Namibia.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Three-day Victoria Falls Tour & Safari
For my birthday my mom and I decided to take a short trip to Botswana, do a half-day safari tour and then visit Victoria Falls. It was difficult trying to plan the trip on my own, so I reached out to Vayeni and spoke with Mel who helped plan the entire trip. Not only did we finally see lions on our safari, but we actually had a chance to pet and walk with them at the Lion Encounter, followed by the private Elephant Encounter, and a evening luxury cruise on the Zambezi River. What a fabulous experience!! I cannot express enough the amazing time we had due to her insight, coordination and flexibility. Our experience is one that we will remember fondly for a lifetime, and the hospitality of the staff was wonderful. Many, many thanks, and I would strongly recommend this company to anyone interested in traveling there.