20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommended!
We booked a 3-day safari to Amboseli National Park with Africa Flash Mc Tours and we had an amazing experience! The booking process and pre-safari communication was perfectly handled by Peter. We were very well thought after during the whole safari , the accommodations were lovely and our guide was very nice and knowledgeable.
On our request, they were able to arrange the airport pick-up in Nairobi and transfer to Tanzania where we continued our trip.
It was truly a magical experience!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Supportive, personal and straightforward
This whole South Africa holiday experience was, for us, an amazing one and these guys at Taylormade made it all so very easy. "You'll be met at Cape Town" they said and sure enough a man waiting to take us to the baggage reclaim and to our car.
The trip was described as a South African taster and was a self drive along the Garden Route taking in Cape Towns culture, Winelands wine, Hermanus and the whales, Knysna for us a chill out and feet up! and the final 5 nights a mix of sightseeing and animals.
Every hotel we stayed in was well described and a very good standard. We covered around 1100 miles in our hire car which was already pre-booked by Taylormade on roads that was a joy to drive on, although that wasn't anything to do with Taylormade!
If at anytime we had any question both Clyde and Rob knew exactly what the answer was.
We would love to return to South Africa and if we do, we will be using Taylormade again.
Thanks
QA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and accurate
First of all, I would like to thank John for being kind to wait for me at the airport at 3am. Very good organisation and comminicqtion. John answered all my questions very fast. Different safaris and tours are avilable that will suit everyone needs. I was travelling alone,and not a single minute I felt unsafe. Car that were waiting for me at the airport was really nice amd comfy.
Deffenetly would recomend John and CKC agency. Thank you.
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I saw everything I expected
We went to serveral different Lodges and they were all great. The drivers were always on time and the guides were excellent. The trip was very well organized.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best value and excellent communication
My wife and I booked three nights at Thornybush game reserve with Sally who was extremely efficient and honest, we could've booked the lodge directly but I'm glad we didn't as we were given a fantastic rate and very good advice on which lodge to choose. Sally recommended Waterbuck lodge which was intimate and very private. The staff and the food were top notch, however the game drives were the highlights of our stay. We were treated to a stand off between wild dogs and a white rhino and what a sighting that was!
I can not recommend African Travel Consultants enough, we will happily use them again for our next safari as we feel that we received more value for our money.
Ashley
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic guide, fantastic time
Danson was an incredible guide and made our experience unforgettable. All accommodation and meals were outstanding and we couldn't have asked for more on our game drives.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A spectacular weekend and spectacular service
I only had two nights free for a side-trip to Kruger national park, and not much time to organise it. Giada at Safari.com took the challenge in hand, gathering my requirements and providing options to choose from almost the same day (only time zones caused the delay!). She organised flights to fit with my pre-booked business trip, car transfers to and from the airport and a stay at Lukimbi lodge - I didn't have to organise a thing. Any questions were answered straight away, and when one of my flights experienced a delay, a quick call to Giada meant that the transfer was rescheduled and the accommodation notified on my behalf.
Staying at Lukimbi was a great choice - the 5 star lodge is in a private concession within Kruger National Park. The rooms are amazing, with views straight out over a waterhole and wildlife everywhere. The lodge organises two game drives at dawn and dusk each day, plus a guided walk (all activities optional), with all meals included (delicious and plentiful). Guests are allocated into small groups with a dedicated ranger and tracker, so you get to know each other over the course of your stay, and have different experiences each day. The private concession means this area of the park is not open to the general public and there are far fewer vehicles around. My visit was right at the end of the dry season - the landscape was dry and stark but stunningly beautiful, and full of all the wildlife you'd want to see. I only wish I'd had longer to enjoy it. All the staff at Lukimbi were amazing. As a solo female traveler I felt comfortable and well looked after throughout my trip.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It is a one-in-a-life time journey
Me and my friend had a great time with Wildebeest crew members during this trip. Our plane was delayed and Noah helped us with re-arranging all the hotel bookings, we were a bit sad that we missed the first day but all in all our trip was quite smooth. we had two drivers, Sydney in Kenya, and Enocky in Tanzania. Sydney was very experienced, we saw a big family of lions and baby lions, a family of hippos, rhinos, giraffes and other small creatures. We seem to have missed the great migration since all the wildebeests are already in kenya, so many of them....that was an amazing view.
We quite happy with the hotel arrangements, not cheap though hahaha . I love the Sopa one on the top of the mountain with great great view. the only regret is that because of the delay of our flight we didnt have more time. we would like to book wildebeest again if we are planning another safaris trip next time.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Kenyan Adventure!!!
I would like to thank Allen for a trip of a lifetime to Kenya! I traveled at the end of July/beginning of August 2017 for a 5 day solo safari. This trip was beyond my wildest dreams. I spent a lot of time researching many different options for tours and Allen was able to give me exactly what I was looking for in terms of cost and experience. As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe. Allen gave me all the details I needed and was very quick with answering any of my questions. Obama was the best guide ever!!! In Samburu (one night and one full day) I saw the Samburu 5 and 3 of the big 5. Lions, Elephants and Leopards. I also saw Cheetahs, Giraffes, Dik Dik, Hare, Eland and too many others to name. In Lake Nakuru (one full day) I saw the remaining 2 of the big 5. I saw a huge male Rhino (very rare) and lots of Buffalo. In Lake Naivasha, (one full day) I was able to see lots of hippos in the lake. At Hell's Gate (one full day) I saw the wonderful scenery at a slow pace and was able to take lots of photos and see all the herbivores that lived there. On arrival in Kenya, Allen went out of his way to make me feel welcome. He helped me get a Safaricom SIM card and helped me exchange $. On the road in between destinations, Obama showed me many wonderful places. I got to stop at the equator and I got to see the Great Rift Valley overlook. With, my other guide Allen (different than the manager Allen), he showed me a local market in Lake Nakuru, where I was able to buy traditional Kenyan products, like a Masai blanket and a nice traditional shirt. I can't say enough good things about Back of Africa. It was amazing! I highly recommend to everyone wanting a traditional experience in Kenya with a local small company for great quality and almost a family like experience to go with Back of Africa. I cannot wait to go back to Kenya with Back of Africa. They showed me how to fall in love with the country. Thank you for the best trip of my life!!!!:)
IT
wonderful 3 nights
3 nights safari really well organized. Wonderful staff doing the best to meet the highest requirements.
Lodge at the highest level