50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First Visit to Game Reserve
After visiting SA for several years we decided that it was time for a game drive. We booked Lion's Valley through Safari Bookings dealing with Vanessa. Vanessa sourced the right setting and cost for our requirements. She was attentive and knowledgeable and I would recommend this company wholeheartedly. Would definately use this company again, all went according to plan.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing Experience
I would like to start by saying this is the second trip we have booked through Cuan at African Ubuntu Safaris and I wouldn't use anyone else. I am a photographer and only had a short period of time available on this trip to Africa. My main focus was to photograph Sudan (the last remaining male Northern White Rhino). Cuan designed the perfect trip to meet and exceed all my expectations. Our trip through Ol Pejeta Conservancy and Samburu was amazing. The thing I love about Africa is that no matter where you travel there is always something new to see and experience. From the moment we stepped off the plane in Nairobi to the time we sadly had to leave a few weeks later, we were made to feel like family by all our guides.
We arrived in Nanyuki and were met by our guides Nicholas and Mitiko and our adventure began. We drove a short distance to reach the entrance to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Once all the formalities were finalised we began our first game drive on our way to the Porini Rhino Camp. We arrived in camp and received a warm welcome from David the camp manager. We were the only ones staying in camp as it turns out for the next two days, so definitely received royal treatment. The food was amazing and we definitely put weight on whilst away :-) and our tent looked out over the waterhole, where we sat and watched Buffalo, Zebra and Antelope each day. We had a bit of wet weather, but it never really interfered with our animal viewing. The highlight was definitely meeting Sudan, Fatu and Najin (last three remaining northern white rhino) but we also loved watching the black rhino and southern white rhino out on the plains. We came to the last day of our stay in Ol Pejeta and Nicholas and Mitiiko dropped us at the grass airstrip to catch our next plane to Samburu. When a 4 seater Cesna landed my heart dropped to my feet, but William the pilot soon made me feel as ease. Although I never let go of the door for the entire trip :-)
We arrived in Samburu and were greeted by Julius and was taken to the Elephant Bedroom Camp. This camp is just stunning and spent the next few days with what I can only describe as one of the best guides I have ever met. Julius would ask me each morning what I wanted to photograph and would find it. Cant ask for much more than that. His knowledge was unbelievable. I loved everything about Samburu, again it was different to all other places I had previously been to in Africa. The elephant bedroom camp is definitely a great camp and I would stay here again in a heart beat. The wildlife could be found all around you, including the in the bathroom tent where I looked up and there was a bat starring back at me.
We got to see so many babies on this trip, baby lion, elephant, oryx, antelope, zebra and list goes on as well as some gorgeous juvenile cheetahs and leopard.
Cuan, thank you so much for organising such great trip. 10/10, you are still the only travel agent I have ever come across that has such good customer service and knowledge of their destination.
We will be in contact when it is time for our next big adventure.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible Botswana wildlife with Safari Lifestyles
I wanted to firstly just say that this has to be one of the best vacations we have ever had.... Botswana is simply beautiful and we had an incredible wildlife safari.
Initially it was a difficult choice between Tanzania and Botswana but we could not have made a better choice.
We came across Safari Lifestyles though a friend and they were amazingly helpful and very quick to respond. They have photographer who showed us his images of the wildlife from the places we wanted to go and his advice was the reason we chose Botswana.
Thanks to Roger and the team for an incredible memory!!... 10 nights in lodges without too much rushing around. We want now come back in a different season to experiences the differences in the country.
Highly recommend Safari Lifestyles
CA
Excellent
Everything was excellent. We had a great driver, who worked very hard to show us all the animals, he was very knowledgeable to the place and where to find animals.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable Safari Experince!
We went on a 6 day safari to Kenya through Solaris Tours and Safaris with myself, my wife and my parents. It was a very memorable experience and I would highly recommend Solaris Tours and Safariso to anyone who is interested in nature/animal-viewing.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Katavi National Park by Philippe Z.
A great place, like Ruaha, with great wildlife viewing. Actualy fantastic lions viewing in some part of it (sorry i won t say exacly where) when I visited in october 2009. We also saw hyenas, elephants, lots of giraffes, large herds of buffalos, diferent species of antelopes, crocs, birdlife etc.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A fantastic place!
I have visited four times, in june 2002, in early november 2004 an in january 2009 and 2011.
Honnestly something in me doesn t want to promote this NP so that I can preserve it from increasing tourist pressure... but it deserve to be known for what it is. The scenery is beautifull, at any time of the year, and has a lot of variety. The varied wildlife is present in god numbers but due to the size and in some places, the tickness of the bush, it is not always easy to spot. The park has a lot of lions, antelopes, buffalos, hippos and birdlife. As to elephants, there used to be a lot of them but I am unsure of the present situation since there has been a serious increase in ivory poaching these last years.
US
nice trip
We did a safari trip with Herman from Safarihub for 10 days. It was really a nice trip. Herman was really a good driver, he knows a lot to tell us about the different animals and the culture of the country. He really knows how the animals live, so we saw the animals in action. A great experiance thanks to Herman.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our guide, Kapande, maide our safari to Mikumi very pleasent and enjoyable!
The comunication with the company was very effective. We received quick answers on all our questions that we had before we started the trip. Kapande is an excellent driver and a knowledgeable guide who put a great effort into finding as many animals as he could. Kapande was always on time, never a minute late! The landrover was in good condition.
SI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An experience of a lifetime with the most amazing group of people
Full recognition needs to be given to Sander and his team for organizing a 1 week adventure around Uganda for a group of over 20 people!! The entire week was organised perfectly and his team had such alot of patience to deal with 20 people and their individual needs. All lodges were great, vans in perfect condition and guides were very knowledgable about all things Ugandan.
Many thanks to Sander, Moses, Abdu and Mathia!