US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
awesome guide awespme safari
7 day safari with 5 days in the parks. Saw everything we asked for and everything. We told our guide Issa what we wanted to see and we saw it that day, Rhino, Leopard, even Hippos in the middle of the dry Seregeti. Was able to answer all questions about Flora and Fauna, only had to refer to his book one time. The accomadations all had wonderfull attentive service. The Kati Kati camp, without asking, even hand washed our dirty clothes while we were out for the day. Appreciated the box lunches and also Benson's variety of beverages as most safari companies were only offering water while out for the day. Great experience with a great company. Would recommend an African safari and an African safari with Benson safaris to anyone.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour, safari, and guides !
We travelled this past August from Canada with our 3 teenage sons and 76 year old Dad. We were also accompanied by another Canadian family and their 3 sons. From beginning to end we had an amazing tour with our guide, Blessing, and our van driver, Innocent. Blessing and Inncocent picked us up at Vic Falls and brought us to our campground. I will not forget the huge smile Blessing had when he picked us up. It was comforting and it set the tone for the tour. We booked a camping tour as it was both economical and we wanted a vacation that we could truly experience Zimbabwe and Botswana. Along the way, Blessing upgraded our Dad to a cabin. The tents were large enough to hold two small cots with linen on top. All cabins were within close proximity to showers, toilets, and the restaurant/bar. Three of the campsites also included generous size pools which were great for the kids. Our tour included a trip to Elephant Sands in Botswana. This was a great area. Not only were we treated to incredible views of elephants, our tent had a washroom ! It was awesome having Blessing with us along the way. He was very accomodating to our families needs, knowledgeable about local customs in both countries, and knew where bank machines and commercial areas were. It is to be noted that this is NOT a five star resort. While our guide and driver were "5 star", the tour and camping were more rugged. If what you want for your family is an experience of a life time where you really get to know the people and their communities, then this is for you. I highly recommend Africa Zim Travel and Tour.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceeded very high expectations.
Everything that we arranged was transparently delivered. The service was great, the tour guides were very knowledgeable and easy to work with and the venues bookedwere fabulous. Kathi did a wonderful job of a ranging everything.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kilmanjaro and Safari Tour 2016
RA Safaris have proved invaluable from start to finish. They created a terrific itinerary which they altered to suit our particular requirements.....more R&R!
The trek up Kilimanjaro was organised down to the last detail by RA Safaris. Our guides gave help when needed and explained to us about what we were seeing and going to experience. The cook created terrific dishes out of thin air and ensured that a vegetarian, a gluten intolerant and a pure carnivore were all happy! The porters could not have been more friendly and helpful. We couldn't have reached the summit without RA Safaris.
The safari we did was outstanding. We had three days during which we saw more than we could have hoped for, including a lion hunt and kill. Something I believe not many people see! Our guide on safari was very knowledgeable about all the wildlife we saw and had a great sense of humour as well.
Our accommodation was carefully chosen by RA Safaris. All our Safari Lodges were in lovely locations, were comfortable and the food delicious. Each of the four lodges we stayed in was our favourite!
Thank you RA Safaris.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great family trip
Our family (2 adults, 1 daughter of 12 and one daughter of 19) went to the Elephant Coast in South Africa in July. We mainly made safaris during our trip and enjoyed tremendously! We have seen all of the big 5 and the other animals were also more than worthwhile. We have driven around in parks ourselves, but also had guided drives. We found it both equally cool. During a self-drive is really cool to spot the animals yourselves and keep watching as long as you want. During the guided game drives it is very interesting to hear all relevant facts and to look for tracks. We also relaxed a few days at Kosi Bay. We have stayed at Tembe and Thanda (which we can strongly recommend) at the very end of our trip !! To finish we flew to Cape Town. We really wanted to stay here a bit longer, two full days was too short to explore everything. We look back on a very cool, unique vacation that we will never forget.
SI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bwindi gorilla tracking, chimpanzees tracking and splendid bunyonyi lake
We were really lucky to choose Katona. First of all we want to give compliments to Jackie who was astonishing fast in replaying on all our requests about journey and managed to schedule splendid safaris (4x) with chimpanzee/gorilla tracking in less than 14 days. Our guide Richard was the great implementor of the plan. Who would resisted a divine bush breakfast in NP made by him? Boat trip to Pygmies, Punishment island and Upside down island was just the icing on the cake.
Anja and Matjaž from Slovenia
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 night, 4 day Tour
My mother and I hired Craig for a 3 night, 4 day tour of cape town and it's surrounding areas. Craig put together an amazing package starting with a over night train ride from Johannesburg to Capetown. The entire tour was planned and have a variety of different activities from exploring caves, to seeing ostrichs and visiting a ostrich farm, to going on a game drive.
He was also very adaptable to any changes we needed and fit in "spur of the moment" whims. I would 100% recommend Craig to anyone whom is seeking a guided tour of ZA.
P.S. i lost my sunglasses in his car and he even mailed it back to the USA for me!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The trip of a lifetime.
The service we received from RA Safaris was perfect from beginning to end. They were flexible when the size of our party changed and looked after us extremely well. Nothing was too much trouble. We climbed Kilimanjaro and went on Safari with RA Safaris and our guides were friendly, professional, helpful and knowledgeable in both cases. We felt safe and well cared for at all times. Our trip was exactly what we wanted and we were extremely grateful for the advice we were given. The trip was excellent value for money and we do not hesitate to recommend RA Safaris to anyone. I am convinced that no company could provide a better experience than RA Safaris.
US
A personalized, professional safari, and the best of 7 safaris I've enjoyed in my life!
The Safari lived up to expectations and then some. I have been to Africa 12 times, and Tanzania six times. My standards are high, and Tanzania Choice Safaris exceeded my expectations. It is because of the wonderful team that leads this company. It is a husband-and-wife team that is unmatched. Kakasii in the field, and Brenda in the office. Communications were prompt and perfect, and Kakasii's English is excellent along with his knowledge of fauna, flora and animal life in Tanzania . Very simply, the best Safari I've ever taken.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Safari with an excellent team!
We were with World Tours & Safaris Tanzania in a 4 days/3 nights tour in Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater. The experience was really good, watch all those animals in their habitad, slept on the camping areas without walls was an amazing experience, what can I say about the night sounds...
Everything was excellent on the organisation, pickup & drop-off from the guesthouse, the food was plentiful and surprisingly tasty (excellent chef, I don't remember his name, sorry!). The guide/driver Mr.Cosmas was friendly, profesional and with predator eyes that allowed us to see all the animals that we seek, included the lazy & shy leopard. Rickson was our casual tour mate and future part of the tour company that share with us histories & wildlife knowledge. Thanks to all the team World tour Safaris Tanzania for the experience, we sincerely recommend you!