20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great operator - made everything very hassle free!
Adili and Ubuntu Voyages couldn't have made the trip to Nyiragongo any easier. The whole booking and invoicing process was straightforward and honest, and the price was very reasonable. When we arrived all vehicles and drivers were on time, the accommodation was as expected, and it was really a stress-free way to do the trip. I had a couple of friends in from out of town who did the gorillas as well, and they had no issues either. Definitely recommend!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great experience
Just from the start, we meet Denis, our tour guide who was very nice to us with a short safari briefing. we visited lake Nakuru and it was so amazing. Thanks to Africa vacation safaris.
AR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour was awesome!!
The service was excellent.
Federica (the guide) was very friendly and she explained with complete presision the animals behavior. We saw many animals (including the Big Five)
In my opinion, Shikwaru Adventures its %100 recommendable. For the next Zafari, i will contract it again!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Totally competent
This was the fifth safari that African Welcome have sorted out for us. They know what we want before we ask and we just relax knowing it’s all in hand. We have total faith and we’ve never been let down. Looking forward to the next one
CL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
everything was excellent from the hotel pick-up to the end of the safari. The people very kind. In the afternoon and morning safari we could see many animals despite the rain and the storm.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
No care in the world
I have had an amazing time traveling with Ruan and Federica. They take care of everything and make sure that you have the best trip and experiences. Ruan drove us safely to our destinations and Federica took care of all the administration and arrangements. Both cook dinners that still make my mouth water when I think about it.
DK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour operator, great guides
Mmilo Tours organized a Safari tour to Pilanesberg Park where we stayed at Bakubung Bush Lodge. Our private guide picked us up at our hotel in Pretoria. In the car on the way to Pilanesberg we learned a lot about South Africa, the Safari park and the animals, so when we arrived to the park we were well prepared. The hours we spent together in the car we learned much more. The guide was enthusiastic and very well prepared.
Bakubung Bush Lodge is an excellent place to stay. We wish we would have more time, we could easily have spent one more night.
The last day our guide drove us to our hotel in Johannesburg.
Everyting arranged by Mmilo Tours was well organized, accommodation suggested by them was excellent choices.
Highly recommended
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Riped off. Received a price and paid it. When the tour started we had to pay 2000ZAR more or no tour
The safari tour was good. We paid the tour in December after they gave us a price.They were 1 hour too late for the pickup.
Once in Kruger Mr. Bols called and said we had to pay 2000 ZAR more, or they couldn't do the tour. We were there with 5 adults and 5 children. We could do nothing else and we paid 1500 ZAR more.
This is not honest I have still the emails with the prices they gave. They are dishonest people and don't give them customers.
Ripped off!!! Even Mr. Bols is from Belguim and we to he is not honest. We met a lot of other people in South Africa.
Even if I send emails he didn't respond to them.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wounderful experience
Thank you and congratulations to the World Escapes team.
Mr Matano, I hope you found a mobile that works! A very special thought for our guide in Kenya, Siraj, who was very attentive and left a great memory to the children.
Thanks also to our guide in Tanzania, Charles who has very good driving skills and a good knowledge of the parks.
The 2 week program between Nairobi parks and amboseli in Kenya, the Ngorongoro crater and Tanrangiré parks, Lake Manyara and then departure for Zanzibar was carried out according to schedule.
Hello to Benedict who accompanied us during our last two transfers.
I recommend World Escapes Travel Ltd, both for the quality of the advice and the choice of the course and accommodation that for 100% respect of the program.
J David, Hélène and the 4 small rafikis.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Travelling is not being alone, but shared with people as passionate about travel too
Please read until the end, this guy will either become part of your experience or step outside so you have a unique experience. I feel I have to start by apologising to everyone who has looked for a Guide in South Africa to help plan a holiday of a lifetime-especially if you have chosen someone other than Matthew Grace of TheAfricanSafariGuru in the past 2 weeks, my apology stands. That’s how long it has taken me to come back to reality following a holiday involving Matt and TheAfricanSafariGuru. Another saying (in the UK) is to follow your ‘gut’ feeling. That’s what we did in booking this excellent guy, it’s been 2 weeks of still living the experience, so these comments are as fresh as though they happened yesterday. With holidays of a lifetime one can spend a fortune or be restricted to a budget (like us). Whichever way Matt’s input of experiences, contacts, knowledge of his native land and sheer personality are worth every penny, dollar rand or whatever currency you live with.
To start with Matt keeps in regular contact with you throughout the booking, whether like us you contact him months in advance or a shorter time scale. He always takes your ideas/requests/wishes into account alongside offering great ideas himself. If you’re not sure what you want, with his variety of suggestions between you, you soon develop a plan. Matt dedicates himself to that personal special service we all look for in a creative relationship.
TheAfricanSafariGuru helped with suggesting flights to fit in with our schedule’s, offered suggestions on where to stay at each point of our journey and listened to our own preferences. Take Cape Town, we looked at Matt’s suggestions of places to stay, of which he had carefully chosen of varying kinds. He had chosen hotel’s on the V & A Waterfront, self-catering apartments along the beaches, small beach hotels and Guest Houses. We also did our research and came up with our options. Matt took time to check on reviews of these places, recommending through his findings. We stayed in a guest house chosen by us, Matt took care of transport to and from the airport. He professionally respected we wanted this time on our own, contacting us only at times of priority.
A similar situation happened in choosing the Safari, now this is well in Matt’s zone. We looked around too, choosing a smaller National Park. Matt once again arranged everything, from airport pick up, Lodges to stay were recommended by him, he also offered suggestions to add to our itinerary. Hence we went on an estuary cruise to see Hippo’s and Crocs, to visit a Zulu Reserve, a Cheetah project before heading to the Safari. Matt ensured that we would be safe, accompanying us on most days, divulging his vast knowledge of areas around.
Once at the Safari, Matt left us in their capable hands, having provided us with a detailed itinerary of our 4 days on safari.
Matt has opportunities to cover every pocket, he always delivers. A great example of this, is when my son got in touch with Matt to suggest and arrange a special birthday surprise from my family. My son knew he wanted a Hot Air Balloon experience, not knowing the logistics of it. Speaking with Matt, together a place was picked taking into account where we would be on our travelling holiday. It was superb. Not only was I proud of my family for personal reasons, but Matt excelled in not only keeping a secret, but also in executing in style a very important moment for me and the family.
Likewise, I asked him to arrange a horse riding experience, again although he had not had such a request in the particular area we were staying, he checked out Harties Horse Trials. Again, a fab choice for a wonderful experience, well beyond my expectations.
I truly believe Matthew Grace of TheAfricanSafariGuru can turn ideas and suggestions into excellent beyond experience adventures. Never mind 5 stars, this is beyond scoring, he is the tops for us.