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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lot's to Experience. Lot's to See
First of all we want to thank Kerry from Pembury tours for planning an absolutely perfect holiday. During our two week visit to Africa we went to 3 different Safari lodges, Victoria Falls and Cape Town. Time was spent in South Africa, Zambia and Botswana.
We would highly recommend Kerry and Pembury Tours as the entire trip went very smoothly and she was easy to get in contact with via email while we were away in order to make some changes to the itinerary due to weather. We provided her with a general idea of what we wanted to see and see did the rest. Once we arrived we were met at the Airport and provided with a binded book of our itinerary and it was very detailed with the what, where and when of each day's activity.
We did get to the see the Big 5 and the ugly 5. Having done the 3 different Safari lodges they did all offer something different and they all were great. The Simbavati lodge we felt had the best accommodations and the best service from the staff. These were also the only drives we were able to see Rhino's. The Inyati lodge we felt had a large property which to explore. It did not feel at all repetitive each day because we were always going to a different part of the reserve. This was the only reserve that we were able to spot a Cheetah and the wild dogs. The Elephant Lodge and Choble were amazing by the size of the herds of Elephant and Buffalo that we came across. What we enjoyed about the Elephant Lodge was we did an all day drive. This allowed us to get deep into Chobe and felt as if we were out on our own and did not see many other vehicles during this time. Every lodge was fantastic.
Victoria Falls certainly was flowing. We did get soaking wet but our guide did provide us with rain jackets before walking up. Seeing the rainbow coming up for the falls was certainly a sight to see.
Shark Cage diving was an experience. When we were out there 5 sharks came up to the boat. The sharks were quick so you only had a few seconds to catch a glimpse of them before they swam off. The huge swells in the water added to the challenge of catching a glimpse.
Thank you for all your help planning out our holiday!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic trip with great coordination and lovely tour guides/accomodation
We had a great time! The coordination of the trip was so easy from our end - we were provided with a few options for lodging and flight times and then Wild Destinations did all of the work in making it happen. We simply showed up at the airport with our tickets/vouchers and then everything was completely set up for us - transport between the airstrip and lodging, accommodation, meals, game drives. Our lodging was beautiful, and we had great tour guides! One quick note that a bank transfer or using Mpesa was the only way to provide payment. We used Mpesa, which worked out well. Other friends who have used a bank transfer have had no problems. The Wild Destinations team is trustworthy, efficient communicators, and made our experience wonderful!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spectacular Safari
We went into this vacation not knowing what to expect. Robert of Beacon Safaris was wonderful to deal with, every time we wanted to add, change or just ask a question he was right there with the information and this made the planning phase very easy. Once we arrived in Nairobi we were met at the airport and taken to our hotel. The two days we spent in Nairobi were well planned and we knew just what we were doing at all times.
When it came time to head out on Safari, Ken was our guide and he truly made our vacation fantastic. He was so knowledgeable and always answered all our questions, plus kept us informed as to what we were seeing. We visited Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Amboseli National Park and Tsavo West National Park. All were great in their own way, different animals and landscape. We were lucky enough to see the big 5 and so much more wildlife. Each day just got better and better! From breakfast with the hippos, a balloon ride over the savanna to watching the sunset from the top of Lion Rock. It was all spectacular! I know I said it once but it bears repeating, Ken was an outstanding guide and you would be lucky to have him lead your Safari. I highly recommend Beacon Safaris.
AR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
nice safari for 3 real days, friendly guides, tasty meals, wonderful landscapes and the big five!
A first class safari, coordination by Daniel was perfect (he gave me even more services that those expected).
Guide and driving by David were very professional and funny, meals by Athuman were tasty and abundant.
My only objections are about:
(1) a non-planed visit to a masai village, where we had to pay a non-planned fee (after some discussion it was reduced from 20 USD/pax to 7 USD/pax),
and (2) the bypass of a requested visit to Oldupai gorge and Museum ( I asked about this visit the first day, David said Yes, and when we were leaving NgoroNgoro and I asked about David said "I forgot").
Anyway, it was an amazing safari, with a great benefit/cost rate.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hakuna Matata!
It took me a while to write this as I was busy travelling elsewhere after my safari trip. My contact with Safarihub was first made in February 2018. Usually we arrange our own itinerary and etc but since this would be our very first safari as well as trip to Africa , we decided to contact few operators to arrange the trip after we made up our mind that we gonna do our first safari (perhaps the only one) in Serengeti (bucket list item) last June 2018.
Not only Safarihub was among the fastest who reached us via email but I was pleased with them (especially Vummy) who helped to clarify everything be it from vaccinations, visa and etc (her patience and attention to even the smallest of details were outstanding compared to others who just want to close the deal asap). FYI, I had like an over 80 plus email correspondence with Vummy! Talk about me being a perfectionist and constant worrier! But I glad to have all details mapped out because the moment we settled for the deposit payment, I hardly in contact with Vummy up until the moment we managed to convince another couple (my wife’s boss actually with the wife) to join us. Having dealt with Vummy before, “hakuna matata” (no problem).
I would like to say the service is excellent be it from airport transfer, accommodation, halal food arrangement, vehicle, game drive throughout the safari. Anthony, our safari guide also very informative and very patience person. We managed to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo) in the wild during the entire trip (exception for rhinoceros as we saw them in the Ngorongoro conservation area) and we truly appreciate seeing them out in their own habitat. Our last day in Tarangire, Anthony with the help of fellow guides managed to spot three cheetahs (wow they are hard to spot even at the location itself) and that truly made our day.
We did our safari mid June but only saw a portion of the migration (well you win some, you lose some) and also opted for the Serengeti balloon trip, another highlight of the trip where we saw the endless Serengeti. Honestly speaking, safari in Serengeti for me is at another level compared to our previous trips (sunset in Santorini, watching northern light under the cold night in Tromso, husky safari in Alta City, whale watching in Husavik, Iceland road trip and etc).
No doubt there are some hiccups (very minor as there is no such thing as perfection) but it is more like suggestions to improve their services/offerings which I will glad to convey to the management directly. But like i said, nothing major.
To Vummy, her supervisor Victoria (who took the effort to call me in London to clear the air on some negative comment on them) our driver/guide Anthony, we cannot thank you enough to give us a memorable safari trip. I wish you the best in all your undertakings.
To others, if you are going for safari in Africa especially for the very first time, please have a chat with Safarihub and rest assured, you are well taken care of. On Africa, to say we like it is an understatement. We love it and intend to do another safari trip in other African countries in the future, in shaa Allah.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Best Experience!
We could not have went with a better company for our safari adventure in Tanzania! Everyone we interacted was friendly and kind and professional. Our driver Abdallah was amazing, not only did he make the 5 hour drive from Dar to Selous comfortable he also stopped to get us fresh fruits along the way, and was not annoyed by my many bathroom breaks! On our drive out of Selous Game Reserve he went way off the beaten path to get us a close up view of the buffalos, he always got us a beautiful view of the elephants, you could tell he knew what he was doing and was very good at it. We also had Deborah accompanying us for the entire trip and we enjoyed having her because she was able to help us navigate a lot of situations and answered all our questions, we were grateful to have her because it made us feel more comfortable and at ease. During the game drive we had a tour guide, Michael, was basically the Selous Game Reserve Whisperer - this man knew everything!! He took us out at 9 in the morning and we were in the park until 6 pm (we also saw every single animal we wanted to see). We looked around at other folks who were also on game drives and none of them had both a driver (Abdallah) and a tour guide (Michael), we felt very lucky and special to have them both. We purchased the 2 night 3 day tour that came with a stay at Kinga Lodge, which was also an exceptional part of our trip. The best way to describe how we felt at Kinga is "home," the sweetest people, the BEST food we had on our entire 10 day trip to Tanzania, and an amazing environment- there were baboons everywhere and the rooms reminded me of a really cool glamping experience! Thank you to Mwajabu, Deborah, and Abdallah for creating an experience we will never forget!
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Classic journeys indeed!
Right from the start when I sent an enquiry about Masai Mara till the point I was dropped back to the airport, the entire journey was planned so well. The entire service was excellent without any glitches.
The safari itself was wonderful and the camp was excellent. Classic was the only tour who could give me Ashnil Mara.
The tour guide was friendly and spoke good English. We managed to see all the big 5 in the jungle.
Even our trip to diani beach and the recommended hotel by Classic was unbelievable.
I had the best honeymoon I could've asked for!
Thank you Classic Journeys and Elvis.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very good safari; Michael Scott is very conscientious and efficient.
It all went very well in spite of turbulent politics at the time.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Superb bachelor Safari trip to Tanzania
Last month booked a bachelor safari trip to Tanzania. Superb experience held at Nyange Adventures Ltd, the team members are expert at his work, and they organized perfectly. Literally, we enjoyed at Zanzibar beach in the mesmerizing summer, and with the local community. We were 5 members in the trip, travelled Serengeti National Park, Wildebeest migration, and Arusha National Park.
SG
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable SAFARI experience
My wife Banu and I travelled to Serengeti for a 11N/12D Safari Tour - organized by Jessica Mathew - in Jun/Jul 2018. This was one of our best trips ever. Right from the word Go, Jessica took great care of all the details guiding us through the preparation process. At every stop of our arrival and departure ports, we were received by her local representatives who helped us through the transfers. Our Safari guide Emmanuel was a great person - who ensured that we are comfortable, safe and well-informed all through the journey. Of course, Serengeti itself offered a very unique view of itself. We saw all the wild animals we wanted to see - and at a very close distance and several times to our heart's content. The accommodations chosen by Jessica offered again a very unique experience. We are vegetarians and got very good food prepared by Chefs at our request. I also want to mention Victoria - an ever-smiling lady guide who received us at our first entry point Kilimanjaro and who made a very positive impression on us. Emanuel's boss Peter Kirua of Nomad Travels provided support and guidance from back office. Overall, this was a great trip of our lifetime and I will certainly encourage my family and friends to go for this and engage Dancing Zebra Safri co. for serving them. - Venki & Banoo (Singapore)