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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well-organized safari trip with a old, tired and bad maintained SUV
Positive: Safari company that has good deals with accommodations. Nice places to stay at, both in Ruaha and Mikumi. The guide we received (Ibra) was good and familiar with the local community. We were picked up at the agreed time from the airport and the manager was good at answering questions before we ordered the safari tour.
The whole trip went well and we saw what we wanted to see. The trip followed this plan we received in advance, not completely but almost. For example, in one of the days it was unrealistic to go for a game drive after driving to the next national park (Ruaha). Although it was in the program.
Negative: On a safari tour you spend most of your day in the car, So the car is essential and vital for a successful trip.
The car was not in a proper condition. It is a reasonably well-used land-cruiser that has not been maintained for a long while.
The left window shook all the time while the car was running and the ventilation system did not work. We noticed that especially when it rained and the front-window from within became foggy because there was no air. Fortunately, it stopped raining after half an hour. It also leaked water from the ceiling down to the feet on the left side of the frontseat.
If you had to close the windows for an unknown reason in the wild and there is no air coming from the cars ventilation system. This should have been fixed before the car was sent on a longer safari ride. Remarkable that this was not taken seriously.
All four tires were in bad condition, hard and old. Particularly the right rear wheel, was not far from bald tyre on the sides. And was directly illegal to use. completely worn out. Especially when driving on longer trips on motorway, rainy days and on rough terrain good tyres is crucial for safety.
Scream sounds were heard when the car braked.. It came from the brake pads. Probably due to very bad brakes.
The left backdoor was very worn out, and one had to pull the lock up/down firmly to make sure it was actually locked. And there was no doorhandle in the innside either if it suddenly opened and one had to close quickly. It may also be unfortunate in a safari situation, in case of dangerous situation where you have to close the door quickly. For example, if an unexpected animal is approaching.
This puts passengers and clients' safety at risk and these are small obligatory car-expenses every Safari company must have 100 percent in order.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The perfect recipe for a good safari!!!
A few months have passed by now. But as we are looking at the photos from our safari experience, we could not delay writing our review to Savannah any longer! The positive outcome of our safari is for sure the result of the great professionallity of our guide: the extremely hospitable and very well prepared Gerald. From the very beginning he was very attentive and reliable: he would always pay attention to whatever we needed and answer to the many questions we posed. He is the best guide and driver we could possibly hope for during our tours at Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro and we always felt safe and cared for. Our friend Gerald is also a very nice and fun guy! As for Savannah itself, Roberto checked-in with some calls to verify whether everything was good, or we needed any kind of things! Hurray for Savannah, indeed!
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best choice you can do experience
An Operator who really takes care of your wishes. Gorilla Link tours allways was open to our ideas of travelling. Richard, our Driver and guide was well educated, knew all about his Country (Fauna, Flora, History, Economics....)friendly, helpfull and knew People and spots all over the Country. Good lodges, good Food, well organized Safaris ( the big five within just 2 days). We are really very happy. Caroline, the owner, was allways in contact with us, before, during and after the journey. A really serious Company we would book any time again. We will be back for sure. What a Country! Thank you athousand times Uganda and Gorilla Link Tours fot this experience.
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safe and Excellent Safari Trip
Topiko, who was our tour guide, took great care of us during the trip! He always asked what we wanted before arranging matters. He liked to talk about Kenya with us and also interested in Japanese culture. We had a wonderful communication time! Thanks to him that we had a happy and safe trip in Kenya! We definitely want to visit Kenya again by his guiding!
An amazing experience, to be able to see wild animals in their own environment.
We stayed at the Imbali lodge in Kruger, very impressed with the accommodation & food.
The trip was several hours to get to the lodge which seems long , but i guess if you want to see the animals deep in the bush, you have to travel.
We were very fortunate as on our way to the lodge on the first evening, our guides manged to find a pride of lions in the darkness, very exciting!
Our guide was very good, she was informative, very enthusiastic & very patient which was needed when trying to find the elusive Rhino & get reasonably close to them.
Our weather was good.
We were very fortunate to see the big 5 plus a cheetah, Giraffe & many other animals... inc Wild dogs, Wart hogs, Buffalo.
It is certainly worth getting up early for the morning drive as its the best time of the day!
Would recommend a Safari & would certainly do another as I'm keen photographer & was able to capture some truly amazing animals in their natural habitat.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An absolutely wonderful park to visit and enjoy the fantastic wildlife up close.
This is my second visit to Etosha, the first was in November 2007 and I can definitely say it is unlikely to be my last. The landscape, sunsets, guides, variety of birds and mammals all make for an amazing experience. If you have never been to a wildlife park in Africa this one should be one you must visit.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Virunga National Park by Lorenz (Germany)
We wanted to see the Silver backs.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Namibia by Ann
I just love Namibia. The scenery is unique, wildlife amazing and so much history.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience!
Great variety of wildlife, beautiful scenery, great weather. Accommodations were average, East Africa tends to be less westernized. Food quality varied but was generally decent. Our guides were not as knowledgable as we would have liked but probably would have been fine for people with less questions about animal behavior, etc. Serengeti is incredible, Ngorongoro Crater is amazing as well. Tarangire is great for elephant lovers. Lake Manyara was a bit disappointing compared to the other parks.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
One of the most breathtaking trips I have done in my life.
We visited the Virunga Natl. Park to see the silver backs.
As we all know, the DRC, in particular the Eastern region, is not the safest place in the world., we were a little sceptical and excited.
We came from Ruanda (Gyseni) and stayed one night in Goma to do the tour the next day.
Everything organized by Safari booking worked out to our utmost satisfaction.
Safari booking took care of us from the minute crossing the border from and back to Ruanda and everything - I repeat: everything - was organized in a most professional way.
The trip itself with the guides and the armoured escort was excellently organized.
We always felt safe and secure.
The visit to the silver backs was the most spectaculare tours I have done in my life.
However - to be quite honest - one should carefully check the political situation prior such a trip.