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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our family had seen all of the animals we wanted to, plus more!
We had booked our trip half a year before, and when the time had come to go to Tanzania, we were all so excited. We want to go back in the future . Our guide, Daniel, had very sharp eyes, and potted all of the Big 5, which were lions, leopards, buffalo, rhinos, and elephants. We also saw the Ugly 5, baboons, crocodiles, marabou storks, wildebeests, and hyenas. The migration of wildebeests and zebras were astoundingly fascinating. we lived in all 5-star places, tented camp or lodge. The food was very delicious. And as we said, we look forward to later in the future with Makasa. Thank you so much Selma and Daniel!!!! Ye family.
US
Excellent Experience
Our group had a wonderful experience with Kibera Safaris. They were very professional and gracious to our team. They also went above and beyond by driving us to some of the markets in Nairobi, which was not part of the original plan. Throughout the process they were responsive and helpful in every way. I highly recommend them.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Pick them! Awesome, well organized, friendly and knowledgeable
Going on a safari is an amazing experience and not having to worry about logistics or a single detail is why you want to go with Endless Summer Tours!!! Rhys and his business partner Brett were our bush guides. They coordinated every aspect of our trip from airport pick-up to drop-off, we didn't have to think about a thing...only enjoy! Our group of 7 selected the all-inclusive 4 day/3 night package with day trip to St. Lucia, which was reasonably priced. We stayed 2 nights in a private camp / chalet and then 1 night at a more resort-type camp. Accommodations were better than expected. Rhys and Brett prepared our meals, including a traditional South African braai (BBQ), and treated us to some nice South African wine and the local specialty Amarula. A dinner was also planned at a restaurant in the reserve that had a buffet of tasty dishes and authentic singing and dancing by the waitstaff...really cool experience. On safari, we got to see 4 of the big 5 and lots of other animals. Throughout the trip, both shared their extensive experience and knowledge that helped us appreciate our experience even more. All of us were extremely happy. Overall, it was an awesome adventure...Rhys and Brett made that happen!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I always use Sun Safaris!
I discovered Sun Safaris some years ago when booking my first safari in South Africa. I have used them quite a number of times now, in South Africa, Botswana and Kenya and wouldn't think to use any other agency for safari in any part of Africa that Sun Safaris can organise travels in. Plus they can organise other parts of your holiday, not just the safari part. Brett, the owner, and his staff are very knowledgable on pretty much all the safari lodges and so you get great advice from their first hand experience. So very glad that I discovered Sun Safaris all those years ago and hope to travel with them for many more adventures in the African bush!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic time on safari with this company! Book with them!
Thank you Emma and the team at Shemeji tours.
My husband and I spent 7 days on a private Safari at the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater as part of our 1 month honeymoon in East Africa and loved this part of the trip.
From the start, we loved Emma's personal advice on our itinerary and her professionalism. We had other companies demand a full payment upfront (to book hotels, which is ridiculous) and kept calling us in the UK to rush the payment and booking which we felt was suss. Emma met us on arrival where we could make the payment (a small deposit was taken prior over paypal)
We had Freddy as our driver (baby faced Freddy :P ) who is an absolute wildlife nature geek and knew everything about the animals, plants and the wild. He kept pulling over to show us unique plants and fauna (as well as animals of course), in particular pointed our geology sites which my husband appreciated. (my husband is a geologist). We did another 1 week safari in Kenya (Masaai Mara) after this trip and our guide there wasn't half as great as Freddy.
Patrick our chef was lovely and the meals were delicious and always plenty, we were never hungry on this trip.
Vehicles are new and massive, so you're sat very high up to see everything
Shemeji are a new company (over 1 year old?) but are extremely professional and knowledgeable. They had thought about everything in advance, theres even a charger in the vehicle for your phonse and camera battery. Given the price of going with them on a private safari is cheaper than on the overlander trucks, its no brainer.
Our suggestion is to add on Empakaai Crater walk, its a 2 hour drive from the Ngorongoro Crater and you can walk around the rim, down into the crater and around the inside. That was hands down our favourite part of the tour (apart from all the animals). The drive there alone was fantastic with the scenery (looks like the Scottish Highlands but with zebras and wild animals). Shemeji organised a ranger for us, and our guide walked with us too.
Thank you Shemeji for a fantastic experience, we are already recommending you to our family and friends.
Make sure you ask for Freddy as your guide, you will not be disappointed with him.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very efficent, helpful and confident everything was taken care of to the highest level
I have no complaints about the service. All questions no matter how big or small were answered very quickly. I felt we were in safe hands travelling to a place we knew relatively little about and felt they knew a lot in the specialst field of safaris. We had continued contact throughout the trip and they helped with our travel delays to make sure we got there safe and sound by re scheduling flights etc for us and had the perfect touch of leaving us a bottle of wine to enjoy when we arrived at the lodge after a long day of travelling.
The Safari and lodge choice was incredible I would recommend it to anyone. The flying package with everything we had hoped and more. I really felt everything was taken care of for us and all we had to do was enjoy a trip of a lifetime.
EG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First time in Kruger park (and on a safari)
it is a group of 3 italian friends on our first safari. it was not easy to pick an option in the big kruger offer with a huge range of prices. we went for red africa because Amelia managed to be very informative, precise, fast in answering all our crazy questions and offered all we were looking for at a reasonable price; 3 days safari in the kruger park all inclusive : transfer from JNB, meals (basic meals but tasty, clean and abundant) accomodation (in a rondavel at the skukutza camp) and guided game drives (morning drives, night drives and bush walk).
jaco was our guide and definitely made our trip awesome. picked us up on time, cooked for us, amazed us with super interesting park insights and info about the wildlife, the plants and even the stars.
he's been always available to accomodate our needs, patient and fun.
we were very lucky to spot 4 out of the big 5 even before checking in in skukutza and spot the 5th one (2 beautiful leopards) on our way out. i would definitely recommend red africa to my friends!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
it was a pleasant trip all round. the whole family enjoyed it.
the safari tour was excellent. so were the services. the driver was patient and gave us many opportunities to view the wildlife there. He also offered suggestions.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic. Great service, extremely friendly and knowledgable!
We were met at the airport in Nairobi with a smile and friendly chat. The traffic in Nairobi is intense but our driver Antony made it bearable by telling us lots of interesting information and history and it was very enjoyable. Antony was full of knowledge, has a great attitude, was very prompt and we felt very well taken care of and safe with his guidance, from the moment we were picked up, to the moment we were dropped off at the airport. Would absolutely book another holiday with Tazama holidays as we want to see even more of Kenya!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great experience
I had an amazing experience with AfriTrip, I booked 5 days safari tour visiting Zimbabwe with game drive safari, cruise on the Zambezi river and one day in Victoria Falls.
Everything was perfect... the pickup time, the quality of the lodges and the food, the proffesionality of everybody and the perfect timing. I spent three nights in the Imbabala Lodge and it was amazing, full of activities and the guide was incredible. In Victoria Falls I was at the Elephant Camp, beautiful, modern and very chic!
I was followed by Andy in the AfriTrip Group and he always answer as quickly as he can.
Great experience. Highly recommended