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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything as Promise
They were amazing from first contact to make reservation (even though our group kept changing from 10 to 9 and finally to 8 people.) The minivans with drivers at 7:00 am sharp as arranged. The drivers/guide very nice, professional but approachable. Great english, great knowledge of Masai Mara animals. We had two vans and two drivers. They made sure we stayed together and strategized when looking for the game. We saw 4 out of the big 5 on our first drive which was the evening drive in day of arrival plus zebras, cheetahs, gazelles, wildebeest, birds, and more. The second day was a full day game drive and managed to witness a wildebeest migration plus saw once again and in different positions the Lion, Elephants and Buffalo. Did not see Leopard again, but saw again cheetahs family, elephant family, girafes, zebras and many more. They were very accommodating and allowed us to take our photos an always tried to place vehicle for best view. We took a package that include tent camp Ilkeliani. The accommodations were amazing. They provided water for us during day and allowed us to take some for our meals as well. Overall a great experience and will recomend them. Our drivers were the best: John and Eustus.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Selfies with Mufasa
Such a fun Trip. Big Foot made my time in Africa the greatest experience of my life. Each driver has a great sense of humor and amazing knowledge of every animal you experience. I would highly recommend working with them.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
African Excellence
E-Trip Africa was exceptional with communication during the entire planning phase, travel preparation, during the trip itself, and even after we returned. We had a very minor issue that prevented us from enjoying one of the activities on our itinerary, and E-Trip Africa worked to help us get a refund. All of the transportation scheduled (transfer flights, airport transfers, and drivers from hotels to our desired destinations) was efficient, quick, clean, and the drivers or pilots themselves were wonderful. Best of all, the entire experience was seamless and stress-free. As for the safari in Tanzania, it was magical. The accommodations were superb and the staff was even better, and our game drives and driver were incredible. In Rwanda, I probably would not stay at the lodge in which we stayed again--although the service and staff were fantastic, the rooms themselves were..rustic...But, the gorilla trek truly was an experience of a lifetime. We are so thankful for E-Trip and will definitely use them again for our African travels.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Service unmatched in my over 40 years of wold travel.
I was working with another travel company on a custom tour to Kenya, Rwanda and Madagascar. As you might imagine this is a project that takes literally months to put together correctly. Two weeks out from our departure date the entire trip fell apart because the travel coordinator went on vacation without remotely completing our arrangements. In something of a complete panic I went on line and took a blind leap of faith in choosing Opulent Travel to somehow do in 10 days what should normally take several weeks to organize correctly. In what was rapidly becoming a total disaster, the travel gods placed us into the amazingly capable hands of Donna and in those 10 days she performed what I consider to be a major miracle of last minute coordination. Not only did she manage to get the entire trip organized, but with her personal contacts she found us some of the most incredible sites and venues I have ever seen in my multiple African trips. And in a trip this complex with the opportunity for countless particulars to go astray, every single detail of this trip was perfect and flawlessly executed. Unbelievable!!!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic trip thanks to Crystal Safari And our guide Richard
Everything was perfect. Barbara send to me all the trip details quickly, the price was really good .Our accomodations were beautiful, the piace, the food And all the people. A special thanks to Richard, our guide. He was always smiling And so Kind with us. He organized our trip perfectly. We saw a lot of Lions thanks to him! Gorilla And Chimps trekking were incredibile! Thanks Barbara, thanks Richard And all the staff of Crystal Safari!!! Uganda is a beautiful country And I will never forget all of you.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An adventure across Damaraland
I can't recommend Namibia Horse Safari Company highly enough. The ride was a breathtaking adventure across the remote and largely uninhabited Damaraland region of Namibia. The ride was perfectly coordinated so the back up vehicles were always waiting for us at lunch and the end of the day. The horses are incredible and the scenery is spectacular. The food is fantastic and it is quite incredible what the staff were able to produce with the limited facilities available to them. A must do ride!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Splendid Awe-inspiring gorgoeus and full of live memories extravagant paradise and dynamic
Honestly speaking ive been working at Chiawa camp during the course of 2008-9,during that period i still feel as if i was there a fortnight,everything is excellent communication skills,standard equipments and excellent accommodation pristine environment and friendly people i mean staffs with excellent code of conduct and etiquette i felt as if iam the CEO due to the freedom to participate and take control of all activities and with a wide range of wildlife species an awe-inspiring spectacle that s worth it living than day dreaming,i feel like Adam and Eve who lost Eden when i was excluded or ejected from the Paradise do please ensure the Park maintains its Carrying capacities in terms of Safari lodges and Camps operating and reach equilibrium intems of conservations.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Three days in Kenya's Maasi Mara National Park
I've been on Safari in several countries across different continents, and this was the most like a fairy tale. From the moment we touched down on that remote grass airstrip I was amazed to see - through the single prop airplane window- giraffe sauntering up to feed on the treetops, and elephants grazing alongside the ubiquitous Wildebeest.
Kenya's free-range safaris are reputed to be the best in the world, and of Kenya's parks, the Maasai Mara to be the most diverse. The Serengeti ecosystem of Tanzania is much more expansive, but during the dry season migration, the animals follow the green grass up into Kenya, crowding themselves into the "Mara".
In our three day excursion we witnessed non-stop animal activity: A herd of Wildebeest crossing the Mara River, a pack of five cheetahs run down a juvenile Wildebeest, a Leopard, three Lions resting in the shade, hyenas galore, troops of baboons, and flocks of every kind of hoofed animal. We literally were driving through herds of beastly cape buffalo, scores of Zebra, Topi, Tommy Antelope, etc. At times the herds were so vast they dotted the Savannah as far as my 45 year-old eyes could see.
We never saw a rhino, but hey, it gives me something for which to return.
It was difficult to choose a booking company. From my computer screen in the 'States every company promised the best. There are many operators as this is big business in Kenya. Through a friend of a friend we stumbled across Africa Safari Classics, and they delivered the goods. They set us up in a great camp that was within our budget. Our luxury tents overlooked the Mara river. So after our morning game drive we would return to camp for our Noontime meal - only to observe more game! From the camp itself we could watch Hippos staying cool in the Mara River while a baby and a giant crocodile sunned themselves on its muddy banks.
After the sunset game drive we returned to a buffet meal which always satisfied. Our rooms were spacious and comfy. A system of window screens and bed netting calmed any fear of nighttime mosquitoes.
Mr. Maurice was only a phone call away when we needed transit hotels in Nairobi, ATMs, and flights in and out of the bush. I can't wait to bring my wife and kids next time.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding Service & Support
Had a no problems with communicating with Richard, his replies were always very speedy and helpful, and all hotel transfers were organised. On the first day of the safari we met with Isaack, or driver and guide, and thought we were going off to pick up others for the tour, but found out we were on a private safari. So pleased!
Isaack was perfect as a guide, so knowledgeable, and such a good driver. On the few occasions we weren't the first to a see something, he guided the 4x4 into the ultimate position.
He always checked to see if we were satisfied - and we couldn't have been more so. Food boxes for lunches were provided by the hotel / lodges (which were an absolute treat - arranged through Richard).
We visited Manyara, Ngorogoro & Tarangire parks in our 3 days - an experience of a lifetime.
Thank you Richard & Isaack - it couldn't have been better.
SG
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
Our first safari trip and we were glad we chose Aardwolf Africa. Esther was friendly and helpful. Our driver/guide/friend Paul, experienced, helpful and of course friendly, made us feel very welcomed and made the effort to show us as many of the wonderful creatures and sights as we "demanded" ; ) Even entertained us with a few Kenyan songs. Nice, clean and problem free land cruiser.