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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Best Safari Ever with Wild Planet Safari
We cannot thank you enough Ryan, Thale and Lungisani for our best safari experience. Absolutely marvelous seeing the Big Five almost everyday of our 4 day safari in Kruger National Park. The heavy rains that we must have brought to the Park when we arrived did not hamper the animals and we even saw the porcupines, mongooses, hares and millions of termites which were flushed out of their homes by the water. The animals and birds were feasting on the ground and flying termites. We saw the lions twice with three majestic males and the elusive leopards 3 times. One leopard was walking just next to us in the rain at the night safari ride organised by Satara camp. With elephants, giraffes and zebras eating and crossing the road (zebra crossing *) right in front and behind us, these wild animals did not mind us at all being so close to them.
Thale organised the bookings and enquiries and Ryan and Lungisani carried out the safari for the 4 of us in a very personal and family experience from the moment we landed at Johannesburg Airport and cleared customs and immigration. They cooked amazing breakfasts, lunches and dinners with fruits, good wine and juices to go with them and joined us for these and other meals as well. Each day started at 4.00am and ended at about 10pm with 3 trips into the bush each day with enough time in between for a rest. Ryan's knowledge of and sharing on the African bush and plains and the animals, birds and other wild life that live in them also made the safari educational for us. Ryan brought all they needed for our enjoyment and their camping needs in the nippy little towed trailer which was left parked outside our two villa huts all the time and left unlocked. This is how safe and secure the Satara and Sukukuza camps are and also according to Ryan in the 10 years he has been operating Wild Planet Safari. I could keep on writing a book about our 4 day safari. Well Done Wild Planet Safari. May 2017 bring you more adventures with more thoroughly satisfied tourists/customers like us.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari with Karumuna Safaris
It was so easy to plan our safari with Richard, the owner of Karumuna Safaris. He answered all of my questions (and there were many) in a timely manner. The whole safari was planned by exchanging numerous emails. You are in good hands with this company both pre-safari and once you are in Uganda. He arranged everything in an efficient manner, and was always very punctual. He works hard to make sure his travelers are happy. Plus, he is just a really nice person, from whom you will gain a lot of insight into life in Uganda. Uganda is a beautiful country that offers so many varied experiences, from horse back riding along the Nile, hiking, and of course, many national parks. It was an experience of a lifetime to see the gorillas and chimps. At our request Richard even contacted a guide when we decided at the last minute that we wanted to spend more time chimp trekking. Do not hesitate to book with Karumuna, an honest and very reliable company. Highly recommended!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most breathtaking, lively experience I have ever had. We seen 'The Big Four' on the first day!
This trip was so amazing. The service at the accommodation was second to none. The owner of the camp treated us like family. They welcomed us with open arms. The accommodation was perfect with not a thing out of place. Very clean and very well designed. Super friendly staff who are willing to guide you back to your cabin/tent to make you feel safe. Waking up to an incredible view the next day was simply breathtaking. Not to mention, bacon & eggs for breakfast the following morning. Our tour guides on safari were so patient and waited until the animals got closer to us so we could all take our desired photos. I would give this safari tour more stars if it were possible. We seen 'The Big Four' on the very first day we arrived. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Certainly something to write home about. I am definitely going back to visit this place again in the near future.
CA
Brilliant Kenyan safari experience with Transtrek Safaris
Our son recommended Transtrek Safaris to us and we are so glad that we took his advice. We contacted Daniel and were immediately impressed by how efficiently he tailored a trip to meet our needs and expectations: a six-day safari on which we could hope to see lots of game, yet not be in areas crowded with other visitors. We spent one night in Nakuru and another in Naivasha before going on to the Naboisho conservancy in the Masai Mara for 4 particularly memorable days at Eagle View Camp (solar-powered, great vista over a water course, friendly staff, spacious and comfortable "tent"). The highlights of Nakuru were seeing white rhino and, in the evening, a lioness walking along the dirt road before turning off to rejoin and feed her cubs (so our excellent and knowledgeable guide, Peter, surmised). Naivasha was the least interesting of our 3 venues (large and busy hotel rather than intimate lodge or camp): we did see hippo in the lake and on land, but not as closely as we were able to observe in Naboisho. In the latter venue, Peter and Amos, our Masai "warrior" guide, excelled at sensing where the big game was: we were able to spend long periods as the only viewers of lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, jackals, hippos, hyenas, wildebeest, topi and all manner of gazelles and birds. Peter is a really excellent driver, both on the rutted tracks of the plain and, most appreciatively, on the paved roads out of Nairobi where the two-lane highway invariably has 3 cars abreast!
From being picked-up at the airport to being delivered back there we have nothing but praise for Transtrek Safaris; we recommend them wholeheartedly to you. Perhaps we'll meet you, as we will certainly use Transtrek on our next visit!
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very reasonably priced and well run
My husband and I wanted to experience a safari that was not outrageously priced and I found Viva Safaris. We had a wonderful experience with them. The guides were great and the food was excellent. They had activities all the time, which was included in the price. We definitely recommend them.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beacon Safaris gave us an excellent experience at Masai Mara with great accomodations and guiding
Anthony was our guide for the 3 day adventure in the Masai Mara. He made sure we were safe, comfortable and able to see the big 5 animal groups. He went out of his way to meet our individual needs and expectations. His degree of knowledge regarding the various animals in the park was superb. His networking skills enabled us to arrive just in time to see cheetahs on a hunt and lion cubs at play. We were very pleased with the accommodations for two nights at the Mara Sopa Lodge. The Masai décor, friendly service and African cuisine was great. We highly recommend this tour.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable safari
Because it was our first time in East Africa, we were a little bit more careful with choosing our safari partner. The communication before arrival was perfect, so we felt confident about Khanga Safaris. Every question was quickly answered and they gave us a lot of information about the tour, so we knew exactly what we were about to expect.
We loved our safari tour in Kenya through Tsavo East, Tsavo West and the tip of the iceberg, Amboseli National Park. Everything was well arranged by Khanga, so we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Our driver and guide, Christopher, was fantastic, friendly and made sure that we got the most out of this experience as we could. He was patient (we took a lot of pictures and made movies) and knew a lot about the wildlife in the parks. The hotels we stayed in were more than mid-range class.
We had an unforgettable time. By far our best vacation ever!
Big thanks to Christopher, Bernard & Lawrence!
If you want to see a short movie of our safari: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3xQauOFKfY
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Experience with Aslan
Aslan adventures, and our phenomenal guide Joe, provided a fabulous experience for our Kenyan Safari. We did the 6-day Samburu - Nakuru - Masai Mara safari that left out of Nairobi. While there was a LOT of driving, this was an exceptional route with beautiful lodges. We couldn't believe the value we were getting for the quality of lodge we were staying at.
Anne (the booking agent) provided a great deal of detail upfront about our safari and was able to accommodate a fairly unique situation. Since we were booking fairly late, we had to wire the money upfront, which made us a bit nervous, but all worked out well. She was even able to secure an upgraded lodge in Samburu for us to stay at, which proved to be a unique experience.
Once in Africa, our guide Joe was phenomenal. We were very impressed with his driving and knowledge of the three reserves we visited. He was often willing to go out of his way to make sure we saw and experienced everything we wanted on the trip. Thanks to his guidance, we were able to see all of the Big 5, as well as a number of special requests from our group.
It seemed as though nothing would stop Joe - he was able to repair a broken control arm in about an hour while in the middle of the Mara, relentlessly search for Leopards (the most elusive of the Big 5), and impressively navigated the perilous roads of Kenya despite road closures. We truly could not say enough good things about his service.
Overall, we were very impressed with Aslan and Joe. Great service, great value and a great experience!
US
Awesome Experience! Definitely recommend.
We made a spur of the moment decision to visit South Africa, in particular the Timbavati/Kruger National Park. It turned out to be a great choice. Everything went smoothly: the arrangements, transportation (to/from airport), accommodations, etc. We saw many different animals as pointed out by our guide, Andre. Such a pleasant knowledgeable guide. He taught us how to look through the bushes to find animals. Who would have thought a giraffe would be so hard to see? Elephants, Lions, Antelope, Birds, etc. So much we saw and learned. We plan to do it again with this same operator.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Experience!
We made a spur of the moment decision to go to South Africa and visit the Timbavati/Kruger National Park. Best decision ever! Everything went so smooth: arrangements, transportation (from/to airport), accommodations, etc. Saw many different animals we would not have noticed had our guide, Andre, not pointed them out. Andre was very pleasant and knowledgeable. He taught us how to look through the bushes to spot animals. Never thought a giraffe could be so hard to see, and elephants, so big! Antelope, lions, birds ... the list goes on. What a great experience! Highly recommend this tour operator!