US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Three stops in Botswana
My wife and I booked our week-long safari in Botswana through UBON/Gazelle Safari Company and could not have been more pleased. This was a family vacation and our parents first time in Africa, so we wanted to make sure everything was handled expertly. Umang and Beena were receptive to many of our challenging requests, responded promptly, and organized visits in Chobe, Okavango and Savute Reserves. These three places required significant logistical planning and because of UBON's organization it seemed completely seamless as we transited to each place. We were treated as VIPs everywhere we went and you could tell UBON had visited the properties and had an intricate knowledge of each place they recommended as staff at each location knew Umang and Beena by name. I recommend UBON Safaris without hesitation and will ask them to plan the next safari we go on!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Kruger National Park by James Autry
We saw almost all the wildlife we had hoped to see.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Balule Nature Reserve by James Autry
In the dry season, the bush is not the most scenic environment.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Less Crowded but Plenty to See
Arusha National Park was our first destination on our two week Safari in Tanzania and Kenya. What we really liked about the park is it is smaller and less crowded than the other parks, but still had a good variety of wildlife. We were excited to see our first baboon, but then saw large groups that were fascinating to watch. We encountered our first elephants with 10 feet of the Land Cruiser. We say Colobus monkeys jumping from tree to tree and some very cute blue monkeys. We also saw a few giraffes. Didn't see any cats, but saw plenty at other locations. Arusha was fairly close to our lodge, so we got back in time to relax. We did not run into any bugs. We highly recommend Arusha.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautyful senic and an impressiv wildlife. Kilimanjaro is a memorable experience. I am very exited.
The wildlife was really exiting. I saw many animals in the nature. I also climbed the Kilimanjaro. This was one of my best experiences I ever did so far. It is really impressive and also a real test for your body and mental skill. I really suggest to you to do this.
On the other hand I realised that you as a Tourist are just enough to pay a lot of money for a safari and not to get really the value for this. I booked with openafricasafari.com and the Price was much to much for this i got. In the same group were 6 other people who paid around 600 dollars for a 3 days safari. (I was booked on a group with maximum of 6 people and I was the 7th person!). The first 2 days was great. The second was so so. But my last day was worthless. A nature walk on the road. Walking straigt to a lake and than the same way back. How boring. Really not an experience. They sold me a nature walk!!!! They promised me to visit a School an a Hospital. We did not. I got some explanation about how bananas grow and so on. But a normal Person knows this already. The guide came to late in morning and was very surprised that I could walk for 3 hours and I did not call for a taxi, which, of course I would have to pay for it. (all the stupid Tourist are just rich and pay all the time!) Furthermore I had to tell the guide what we gonna visit. Otherwise we would have been back to the Hotel very early. I really paid around 200 dollars to much for this trip. I would not book whith this agency again.
The 3. day. The other 6 persons booked only 3 days. So the guide wanted to leave the game park at mid day. But I booked a full day in this game reserve. Even the others ha in there itinery that they would stay until 3 o'clock. Finally the guide turned around an we continued the game drive. But the day was not good anymore.
It is a shame to treat Tourist like this. Tansania is just a nice country and I met so many good guides on my 2 month journey trough south africa.
I was travelling for 8 weeks with other different tour guides (south africa, Namibia, Botswana and Tansania)and it always was a very good experience. Only the safari with openafricasafari fucked up. I asked for same money back, but,,,,,
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Where the Wild Things Still Are
My wife and I had an excellent safari experience, with knowledgable guides, nice accomodations, and good food. We will never forget the experience of being in the bush and seeing all the creatures we have dreamed of. Sadly, we fear that wildlife is in danger of disappearing and hope that all steps will be taken to preserve it.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The big five, all before breakfast.
Out South Africa holiday and safari were incredible. We had the sunset safari, the early morning and afternoon game drives and hoped to see a few of the big five. We had great tour guides who knew the terrain and where to find the creatures, great communication between the guides sharing information about sightings as well. We saw impressive animals on every outing including all of the big five before breakfast one morning. Job well done.
We were treated very well by our tour operators and lodging staff. The food supplied as part of our tour plentiful and tasty. Everyone was very kind and made us feel like we want to come back. Job well done!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tanzania by Joel
We thoroughly enjoyed Tanzania and in addition to Arusha went to Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire national Park.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience - brilliant guide, fantastic camp crew and memories to last a lifetime
We completed a two week tour that was organised through Encompass Africa. The highlight of the two week trip was the six day mobile safari that we did in Botswana. The memories I will take away from this are the sounds of hyenas wandering through the campsite, elephants playing in the river nearby and elephants roaring in the distance. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and had excellent English. He was so friendly and became a part of our family for the duration of the safari. The camp crew of four who set up camp and cooked were also amazing. Lovely friendly guys. My memory of them is their happy smiling faces and two hand waves every time we rolled back into camp. Each night we would enter camp and there was the fire all set up, with the chairs arranged and the wines/beers etc all laid out for us. A great way to celebrate yet another unique day on safari. Our twice daily safaris got us up close and personal to so many animals including lions, leopards, zebra, giraffes, elephants, gnu...to name just a few. The remaining time was spent in Johannesburg, Vic Falls, Chobe River and Capetown. All in all it was a fantastic trip. We have travelled widely previously but nothing will come close to our Africa experience.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding Again
This was our second trip with Moriti and we wouldn't dream of going with anyone else. I was a little worried beforehand that it couldn't possibly be as good second time around, but again it didn't disappoint. Shaun really knows his stuff and is great to be around - it's like being on holiday with a good friend. Nothing is too much trouble for him and we saw a great mix of animals including the Big 5 on five different days. Get planning our next adventure, Shaun, we'll be back again!