CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Amazing Adventure in Namibia and Cape Town!
It's hard to put into words how truly wonderful our entire journey was but we've tried to capture some of the highlights.
Namibia was absolutely breathtaking - the ever-changing landscapes we encountered throughout our four camps were so majestic and somehow seemed other-worldly.. While we enjoyed each of the areas we stayed in, we would consider Sossusvlei and the Skeleton Coast as our highlights. There is nothing quite like the red sand dunes in Sossusvlei and to see the sunrise casting shimmering lights over them from our hot air balloon ride was simply magnificent! Another favourite memory for us is climbing the dunes - if we close our eyes, we can see ourselves laughing as we slide down the dune towards the striking beauty of Dead Vlei.
The rugged beauty and the remoteness of the Skeleton Coast was also equally impressive. Driving to the coast was just as much fun as being there. Along the way, we saw a cheetah with a fresh kill! Then our guide took us down a steep sand dune in our truck - COOL! And then imagine our surprise when we got to the coast - lunch had been set-up and was waiting for us on the beach, which we enjoyed as we watched the rough waves crashing on shore - amazing! What a way to end it by having a plane ride to appreciate the coast from the air!
We had expected that Namibia would be more about seeing the awesome landscapes and scenery but we were also fortunate to see a lot of game. Along the way we saw elephants, giraffes, oryx, zebras, ostriches and black rhinos. But the real highlight for us was unexpectedly coming upon a group of 11 white rhinos as we were heading back from our sundowners in Ongava - fantastic! Even our guide was surprised at our good fortune as that does not happen very often!
With respect to the four lodges we stayed at, each was quite unique and luxurious, and fit very nicely with their surroundings. The service, the people and the guides at each camp were fantastic and they made our stay and experience very memorable. It was nice that each camp acknowledged our anniversary with cards, fruit and champagne. At Little Kulala, they set up a special dinner for just the two of us in their wine cellar - a wonderful evening!
Cape Town was a very pleasant surprise for us - what a charming city with wonderful restaurants, the V&A Waterfront, the nice people, all topped off with the magnificence of Table Mountain. Our highlights here were the day tour to Cape Point and going up to the top of Table Mountain - the views and scenery are incredible! And then off we went to Stellenbosch and Delaire Graff. WOW! Delaire was a distinct highlight for us. We absolutely loved it! The exquisite grounds, surroundings and the villa were stunning! The exceptional attention to detail and level of service was extraordinary. We wish we had more time here and look forward to returning to explore the winelands further! We were also very pleased with the service and the professionalism that Samsara Travel provided on our tours and transfers.
From start to end, the wonderful planning and assistance that Razaan provided was marvelous and most appreciated. It was great to be able to have all my questions and concerns answered, and to have an itinerary tailor-made for us. We felt taken care of from the moment we landed in Johannesburg and all the way through our trip, until we were home again. It was also very nice of Razaan to stay connected with us throughout our entire journey and it was a comfort to know that we were being looked after. Thank you to Razaan and Ker & Downey for everything and for making our trip and anniversary so special!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Travel organized in every detail, adventure is assured. Grazie Domisiano!
Nice experience, friendly and available staff, good prices. "Limitless" is the right word to describe this tour operator.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip was exactly as quoted and promised
Went on a 10-day safari in Kenya & Tanzania booked with Right Choice Tours & Safaris. George at Right Choice was extremely helpful and informative throughout the quoting and booking stages. He responded by email to all our questions and requests very quickly. Our 2 drivers, Gordon in Kenya and Tday in Tanzania were very friendly and informative about animals/birds/culture, etc. Gordon especially knew the names of all the birds we saw. All lodges/accommodations were excellent/first-class as promised. Very clean and well looked after. Truly making this safari a trip of a lifetime and having many fabulous memories. Would love to repeat this trip.
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A phenomenal and memorable experience!
I am so happy I stumbled upon Earthlife Expeditions online. I reached out to various tour providers online, however Mr Deo's immediate and prompt response, along with a detailed itinerary and a bunch of different tips and suggestions instantly stood out from the other providers. I was organising a family holiday, which was a task made even more daunting by the fact that my parents wanted a laid back, luxurious safari, and my younger brother wanted adventure.
Mr. Deo was not just understanding and accommodating, he was also incredibly flexible with the itinerary and gave us great recommendations. Having been in the industry for so long, he really knows it inside out. In addition to that, he is very warm, and goes the extra mile to make sure his clients are well taken care of. He really does make it a point to see to things personally.
Our trip started in Tarangire, and we continued on to Manyara, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti (to see the migration) and finally the Ngorongoro Crater.
The team took care of everything, from accommodation bookings, to food, drinks and the entire travel with all permits. The quality of the lodges and camps were phenomenal. Like something from the movies! There were enough and more safety precautions taken, and we never felt scared or worried. The food was absolutely delicious, and we ended our trip in Zanzibar where we stayed in a small boutique hotel (which was absolutely beautiful!).
Our guide, Mr. Gilbert, was very friendly, and incredibly knowledgable about all the animals and the birds. He is so warm and friendly, we really took to him immediately. He had a great sense of humour and we were really very fortunate to have him as our guide.
As unforeseen issues can affect anyone, we did have a slight issue towards the end of our trip with the car, which unfortunately was difficult to rectify as we were in the middle of nowhere. However what was heartening were the steps Mr Deo took to make sure that we were comfortable and duly compensated for any inconvenience. He made it a point to meet us at breakfast before we left for Zanzibar to take down all of our personal view points and to make a note of our feedback. This not only demonstrated great service but also showed us how personally involved Mr Deo is with all of his clients, and that he will go the extra mile to make sure we have a good holiday.
Issues can happen with anyone, anytime. The real difference is when you're well taken care of throughout, and the tour providers go the extra mile to make you happy.
This really was a trip of a lifetime, memories I will carry forward with me for life. We witnessed the great migration, were fortunate enough to see a Lion and Buffalo hunt from start to end (the buffalo escaped a pack of 4 lions!) and Mr Gilbert made it a point to show us everything we possibly could within the time frame.
I will recommend Mr Deo and Earthlife Expeditions to my family and friends in a heartbeat, every single time. Thank you so so much for making our holiday so memorable!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
All perfect!!
We spent 10 days in Tanzania and Furahia was the best! The car was new and the windows bigger than the other companies, our guide Safe is very skillfull and know well the road, the animals and the trees and shrubs. Also the accomodations chose by Furahia were very beautifull and relaxing. We have to come again!
UA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent, professionally organized tour.
Impressions are wonderful.
The level of service is the highest.
Heads of the company are very concerned about customers.
Several times they called from the central office, asked whether everything was in order and whether everything was fine.
At the end of the trip, when we were already brought to the hotel in Nairobi, the driver called the central office and asked us to personally report that we are OK.
The vehicle was not new, but in good technical condition.
The driver, Peter, is very attentive to us, and drives carefully.
I tried to show the maximum number of animals.
He has been driving tourists for safari for 30 years, but despite this work he is obviously not bored, it is relevant to the soul, it is pleasant to communicate with such a person.
Services do not impose.
"Do you want to see the Masai village, but you have to pay for every step?" - "We do not want to" - Ok, once I proposed everything.
The travel schedule is very well thought out and very clearly implemented.
We thought that we would get tired, but we were not tired at all.
Camps and lodges we chose when booking completely corresponded to the description (Satao and Serena) Particularly impressed by the camp of Satao, where a herd of impala was sleeping on the territory.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Kenyan safari
Pamela helped us plan our safari trip. We planned a 3 day trip to.masai Mara and amboseli national park with her. From the moment we started talking to Pamela, she helped us with everything. She even helped us book the train tickets from Nairobi to Mombasa. She was very quick to respond to all my queries. I would recommend her for safari trips
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Extreamly Accomodating
Of all of the companies we contacted, Zohar was the only one to get back to us within 24 hours and the communication just got better from there. Every need and request was met by Lilian and her guides. The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. We really appreciated that they knew when we wanted to know things and were also comfortable not talking us to death when we just wanted to enjoy our surroundings. At no time were there any other fees for park entrances, food or anything else. The accommodations Lilian picked were fantastic and met all of our requests. At the end of the tour Lilian took over an hour getting feedback on the trip, places we stayed and the guides to find out what we liked and what could be improved, there was very little to be discussed with the latter, and a lot regarding the former. We would whole heartedly recommend using Zohar.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Memorable vacation
Lians arranged a family vacation for us to Tsavo and Mara. All arrangements were excellent and personally handled by Lilian. The domestic transfers, hotels, and game safaris were a pleasurable experience. Thank you Lilian till our next trip to Africa.
DE
35-50 years of age
Private day tour Cape Town
It was a great day with Reinhard. Informative, reliable, well organized. Since the weather did not really play, there was even an extra tour in the sunshine. Thank you for this great day, anytime again! Greetings from Berlin.