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!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
i really enjoyed the service of uprise
The service uprise provided to me was amazing i really enjoy climbing mt kilimanjaro but uprise tour guide was giving me support in all hard times i het up there but i aplreciaye the company and all members including director Gudluck nnko and porters
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was great, Andy was very helpful and friendly throghout the process.
Everything was very well organized, would definetely recommend the service to friends and would do it again in the future. Loved the safari, it was everything we expected and more.
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.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience with Incredible Guide
We are a family of four with two children (20 year old son ad 11 year old daughter). Erasto was recommended to us by one of my partners and we couldn't have been more happy with our experience. Erasto cared about every aspect of our trip and was willing to adjust the itinerary at times t meet our needs. He is extremely knowledgable about the animals, their habitats and his country. As a Massai warrior he gave us real insight into how that tribe lives which was very interesting. Erasto is extremely well known and often guides were asking him where to go to see the animals. We travel a lot and never like the cookie cutter tour experiences. Erasto really lives by his motto -- the path less travelled and we had some amazing encounters with animals without another person in sight for miles!! Our safari experience was everything we expected it to be and that was in large part to Erasto.
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!
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience!
I did the 3 day gorilla track and it has been amazing. Meeting the Gorillas and being so close to them was very special.
Moses, my guide was very nice, helpful and he told me a lot about Uganda, the culture and the wildlife.
My hotel was great and everything was well arranged. So only positive feedback!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Still owe us over £1200 over a year in and you don't think this is robbery?
Dreadful. See previous entries. Shocking admin, shocking ability to follow up complaints and still owe us over £1200. Admitted at start of December that they HAD had the money we sent in December 2016. Over a month later from their admission they have still to repay it. So they have now had our money for over a year... Am now looking at contacting police as cannot see any other way to get the money back. Let alone any thought of an apology, compensation for lost interest etc. Such a beautiful country and with many great people Unfortunately this is not a company to trust at all.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Simlpy Amazing Adventure!
This was my second visit to Murchison Falls national Park however, our first time with Wild Jungle Trails. I have never been more impressed with service in my life. Our guide Fred picked us up from the airfield upon our arrival and brought us to our lodge. The vehicle was incredibly spacious with a pop off top for us to be able to stand up and look out of. From the minute he was with us he was indeed only informative, thorough and hard working. We told him we wanted to see Lions and he literally would not stop searching for them until they were found. And we ended up seeing the ENTIRE PRIDE!!! He was able to spot animals from so far away it was astounding. The second day, after three hours of searching, he seriously spotted a male lion under a tree from over 300+ meters away. He would not disappoint. On the water portion of the trip, he explained to us everything we saw including each type of bird, and their nesting habits. We learned so much. It surpassed my first safari so much because he just cared about our time and happiness so much. If you ever visit murchison falls with WILD JUNGLE TRAILS make sure to get him as a guide!! Don't forget to tip him extra. Not that he'd ever ask for it but he's worth every penny!!!