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Amazing 10-Day Self Drive Tour of Namibia
We started planning this trip rather last minute, only four weeks from our departure. After being a bit overwhelmed by all the choices, we opted to have Wayfairer Travel handle all the arrangements and bookings. We gave them a budget and they took it from there. We couldn't have been happier with the results. Every detail was taken care of and even though this was a self-drive tour, we were well taken care of along the way.
The accommodations were very high end and very comfortable, especially the Doro Nawas Lodge in Damaraland and the Ongava Lodge near Etosha. The food and service was top notch with all the meals being tasty and well presented. We were in Namibia in January which is their summer and the wet season. Not the best time we were told to see wildlife in places like Etosha, because the animals are spread out throughout the park and don't need to rely on the waterholes for their water. Despite that being the case, we saw elephants in Damaraland, lions in Ongava, Rhinos in Waterberg Plateau and most of the more common animals as well. No cheetahs or leopards, but we will have to save that for next time.
The highlights have to be the dunes in and around Sossusvlei (we spent an evening watching the sunset from Dune 40 all to ourselves). Everyone else goes to Dune 45 so it is full of footprints, but Dune 40 was untouched. Watching the sunrise from Deadvlei. Finding about 20 of the rare desert-adapted elephants in Damaraland along with a 3 week old calf, and watching about 10 lions in Ongava lounging around and playing with their cubs. Overall an amazing trip.
Experience level: first safari
Outstanding! Honest, knowledgeable and highly professional. I felt like I was travelling in a movie!
Everything was faultless, we received clear schedules. We were woken up in good time to ensure we reached our various destinations and adventures in a relaxed and highly enjoyable journey. Made stops at lots of points of interest which enriched our adventure.
I admit, the host Richard was always cheerful, helpful and very informative. I highly recommend K Safaris and Richard for the highest standard of safety and coordination of all activities and excursions.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They do the worrying, you enjoy
Good, but they should get a toll free number. Otherwise satisfied
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari experience from start to finish
Once in a lifetime! I am so happy we found Travel for Change. Patricia worked with us prior to our trip to make sure we fit in everything we could in the short period we were in Kenya for (4 days with 3 on safari). We were a group of 3 women travelling and it was important to us that we felt safe, comfortable and taken care of and all of those things happened! Eliud was a great starting point for us as he arranged our airport pick up and connected us with our fantastic tour guide Martin.
We selected the SemiLuxury option for our 3 day safari. Our first night was spent in luxury at the Dusit D2 in Nairobi before our safari - one of the safest best hotels i think i have ever stayed in while traveling abroad. For our first night on safari, We stayed at Camp Ilkeliani which i could not speak higher of - the staff there was incredible, the views from the sundowner were unbeatable and our tent was so comfortable. We also stayed at the Lake Naivasha Lodge which was amazing - animals in our backyard. We really wished we could have enjoyed more of this lodge but the sunset, bbq and animals were amazing.
This trip was unforgettable! We saw all the animals we wanted to, experienced the African culture in what felt like a very genuine way and connected with the environment. 10/10 would recommend.
MX
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Service
We travel to Amboseli Park and to Lake Nakuru with Schon Tours. It was an excellent experience, they picked us in Kenya-Tanzania Border and we travel to Amboseli Park. We saw a lot of animals in Amboseli, specially elephants. We had an amazing and delicious lunch in an amazing lodge. They transported us to Nairobi where we spent the night, and next day we went to the incredible Lake Nakuru, where we observed rhinos, flamingos and giraffes. Diana (the general manager) and Daniel (the driver) gave us an excellent service, I totally recommend Schon for your safaris.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best ever
Great communication and services. They ensure you get your money's worth. I would definitely recommend them
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They are amazing ,well organized and work with real time.their airport pick ups are dope
The communication is excellent. Pick up is real time
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Honeymoon in Tanzania!
I went through Zicasso to find a travel company to work with in planning our honeymoon to Tanzania. We did a lot of research and reached out to several travel companies for quotes, information and itineraries. When working with this travel company and this agent - her service and passion stood out to us. Which is one of the reasons we ultimately chose to move forward with this company. She planned a 10 day itinerary for us in Tanzania starting at the Arusha Coffee Lodge --> Lake Manyara, Neptune Lodge --> Ngorongoro Crater, Lemala Kuria Hills --> Northern Serengeti (we had a self-booked accomodation in Zanzibar). She planned every detail possible for us, from our arrival to Kilimanjaro, all transfers and domestic flights between the different reserves, accomodations and games drives and all we had to do was arrive and her in-country team took it from there, this put us at ease and made our lives easy. Our travel planner was a pleasure to work with, you can tell she has a passion for Tanzania, travel and planning these amazing trips! She does her research too. You won't be disappointed when you choose this company, this travel planner will put her heart and soul into making sure you have a wonderful trip!
Driving through the reserves, being able to observe wildlife in their natural habitats. The accommodations (Arusha Coffee Lodge, Neptune Lodge Ngorongoro, Lemala Kuria Hills, Baraza) were outstanding as well!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip where we could see everything we wanted, and a brilliant guide Hoseah
It was better than expected and Hoseah was a very informative enjoyable guide
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Had an amazing safari experience :). Back of Africa (Allan in particular) were very well organised.
The organisation leading up to the safari was excellent. Allan was very efficient answering my many logistic questions via email.
The safari itself was amazing!! Had such a good experience on both safari trips (Masai Mara and Lake Manyara/Tarangire Park).
Would definitely recommend Back of Africa for those on a budget :)