35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Super organised, great experience and very helpful team
Bluecrane Safaris organised our fantastic self-drive in Namibia, including vehicle hire and accommodation. Everything went perfectly, we had an amazing time, the accommodation was wonderful, and the vehicle exactly what we needed. The team at Bluecrane were really friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
SA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Safari and Tour of Kenya, great for all experience levels
My partner and I enjoyed a fantastic 10-day safari organized through Natural World Kenya Safaris. The entire experience, from planning through execution, was flawless. Our agent, Faith, was excellent with communication and helped us build a custom itinerary to give us the best chance at seeing all of the animals we hoped for.
The safari exceeded our expectations, particularly as it was during the supposed rainy/low season. We saw an incredible array of wildlife: 3 species of rhino, 3 species of giraffe, 2 species of zebra, lions, elephants, leopard, hyena, jackals, hippos, crocodiles, gazelles galore, warthog, cape buffalo, an incredible diversity of bird life, and more.
Our driver-guide, Kim, was a true gem. Knowledgable, experienced and jolly are just a few of his great characteristics. Kim was a great spotter of wildlife, a very good driver in the bush, and taught us so much about the flora and fauna that we encountered. We would highly recommend him for any type of safari-goer, but particularly those with an acute interest in wildlife knowledge or photography.
My partner and I were a bit anxious when planning this safari, as it was our very first one. But we couldn't be happier with how it went. If you have the option of going to Kenya for safari: do it! And please consider using Natural World Kenya Safaris and their guide Kim. You won't regret it.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
James was Amazing, friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. Can't recommend him enough
Our 5-day tour with Axis and with James as our guide could not have been better! James was friendly and accommodating from the first second and he made the entire trip 10 times better in the way he shared his vast knowledge on the wildlife. We got to see everything we wanted in the Masai Mara + the Masai village tour was exceptional. The Masai were extremely open and accommodating and it is an experience I really recommend. All the accomodations (especially the tented camps) was unique and very enjoyable + the food was great and had a very local feel to it all the way. Our guide was also very flexible and listened to the wants and needs of the group, especially as we asked for more time in Hell's Gate (one of my favourite experiences) instead of more time in Naivasha).
Both the tour and especially James gets 5 stars from me.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great team who were genuinely friendly who made our trip special.
Had a great experience with white plains safari. They were extremely welcoming and friendly.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic, organized, reliable and comforting!
Our family of 4 travelled to Tanzania in May 2022. Sangeeta and Malvika handled our arrangements. When there were multiple last minute changes to our flight itineraries they handled the various permutations with patience, grace and our best interests in mind.
I can't say enough good things about the places they recommended we stay and visit. The entire experience, from how and what to pack, to making sure we were greeted personally at each airport was smooth, seamless and high class. I highly recommend Chalo Africa-they will arrange a trip of a lifetime for you! We wish we could have stayed longer!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top notch bespoke Safari Travel service.
I can't say enough good things about Tailormade Africa. They arranged what I consider to be "once in a lifetime" travel experience for my wife and I. I really liked their process. It is very personal and very user-friendly. I talked extensively with Clyde Beaty, one of the company's founders. He listened attentively to my objectives and ideas and asked a lot of questions. He used his extensive knowledge and experience to answer all of my questions and to guide and direct me in formulating our rough plan. He then prepared a detailed itinerary for us and it was spot-on, showing that he understood what we wanted. Clyde and his staff were invariably professional and highly competent throughout this process..
However, we had to reschedule our trip due to the pandemic. When it came time to reschedule, a couple of small tweaks were necessary. Clyde made the rescheduling easy and seamless for us.
Now that we have completed the trip I am even more impressed. I can't imagine a better trip. We were extremely pleased with every aspect of the trip. All of the accommodations, guides, food, etc. were excellent. Aside from these main aspects there were a lot of logistics involved. We stayed in four different locations in Botswana and Zimbabwe that required transfers via small planes, private cars and also border crossings. All of it went without a hitch.
Prior to the trip, we had some concerns about Covid-19. In fact, the trip had far less Covid-19 risk than we had anticipated. We flew from the US to Johannesburg and all flights into South Africa require that all passengers and crew wear masks throughout the flight (as of late May 2022). Also everyone flying into South Africa from overseas is required to show either proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test. All of the flights(4) we took within Africa also required mask wearing. Our hotel in Johannesburg required masks in all public areas. Likewise the van service and hotel vans we used required masks. All of the safari vehicles were obviously open so wearing of masks was unnecessary. All of the lodges and camps we stayed in had open air dinings so we really didn't have meals indoors. Finally, throughout our trip hand sanitizers were commonly available in public spaces. Overall, we felt less risk of catching Covid-19 on our African trip that we do in the US.
On top of everything else, Josh from Tailormade Africa was able to make a change to our flight from Johannesburg back to the states at the last minute (same day of the flight). That was amazing and we were very grateful for his great performance.
So, we found Clyde Beaty and the whole team at Tailormade Africa to truly fantastic!
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A tailor-made stay! Fantastic journey
Zambia and Malawi were a unique experience for us! We have already traveled to Africa often, but this trip was unique. Mike and Razziah were able to listen to our wishes and concocted an exceptional stay for us, knowing how to adapt to our budget. Everything was great: the organization without any hiccups (rather rare), magnificent places, adorable and competent hosts and guides, a rich and intimate experience, so far from the safari industry.
Memorable!
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KR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trustworthy travel agency, perfect satisfaction
I compared and quoted many travel agencies on safaribookings.com. Kilimanjaro Adventure club was very prompt, accurate and kindly supported my travel plan. I trusted makoninde to deposit the advance payment. The guide denis, was an expert and explained everything from small animals to big cats in detail, and did her best to observe them from a good location. His driving was perfect. They were delicate and experienced. They had a great vehicle and enjoyed the rough terrain without obstacles. I recommend this travel agency without hesitation.
QA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Above & Beyond expectation Safari.
Greatest experience ever, this is must on your travel list.
Budget tour with great guide and driver Isaac who drove us from sunset till sundown to make sure all our expectations were exceeded.
Highly recommended during the week when not overcrowded, you can enjoy the natural world with all animals around you. Perfect moments, we saw Big 5.
We stayed in Rhino Safari Lodge ,simple clean accommodation in tents.Perfect for nature lovers.
Great food made by Lodge Chefs, traditional dishes, fruits and cakes.
Masai Mara - is just amazing, there is no words to describe beauty of the Park.
Jocky Tours & Safaris thank you very much for unforgettable time, best time and amazing memories.
I will be back for sure.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly and always helpful tour operator
Great experience and adventure. The guides try everything to make sure that you'll have a great time with many animals and information.
Amazing highlight: camping in Serengeti with special guests at night. "That's nature".