50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Hugely enjoyable and challenging ride though one of the last wildernesses on Earth.
Andrew Gilles and his colleagues took us on a delightful "experimental" journey from Omaruru,in the Erongo region, to the cold water of the Benguela current, with little visited cave paintings, Meerkats and high granite Protrusions - such as the Spitzkoppe - to climb.
This riding is not for the fainthearted - you have to be prepared to come off at a canter, get up from a frozen bed and saddle your horse.... but is hugely rewarding: both the physical challenge (>6 Hours in the saddle a day), and to be fully part of the natural world for a period.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lovely, impressive and great budget safari with the BIG FIVE
We had the pleasure to do a safari with World Tours and Safaris Tanzania. Though first we were not sure if everything would work out like we wished it certainly did! We enjoyed our time with our guide. He was very friendly, helpful and taught us a lot about nature and animals. We had the privilege to see all big Five, a fight between a lioness and a leopard next to our car included. Our guide was very open to drive and wait where we wanted. He showed us more than we expected and he even went longer than we thought. The operator upgraded us for free to a lodge instead of a camping spot. The food was good. We went early in the morning to see a lot of things. The guide even helped us in the end to organise a bus for our travel the next day. We were very satisfied. It was such a good service, though it just costed 360$ per person for two days, which was the cheapest offer we got from various companies. They certainly should get a big recommodation from us, because they really wanted to make the safari special and good - and it was a great success! We even had the privileg to be just us two - private safari :) The car was older but it still worked very good. Thanks!
It is worth your choice!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply the Best!
That was a first experience for me to have a Safari trip. First I was quite afraid and confused if it is safe to travel to Africa especially for safari with wild animals... But my friends changed my mind so let's try! We started searching for tour operator who could arrange this trip for us. Such a many operators... But luckily we found Shadows of Africa! So much happy with the choice what we have done. The team is very professional, friendly and cooperative. Everything was arranger perfectly and smoothly for the very reasonable price. There was no even one thing to be dissapointed about. Me and my friends are so much happy. Especially I would love to say thank you this is ower driver- guide Daniel. Very confident, experienced and very knowledgeable. Any time I gave him different question he was able to give me a smart answer.
So for everybody I highly reccomend to travel with Shadows of Africa because you will never be dissapointed with arrangement and service. You are in a good hands:)
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
7-day Machame Route & 4-day Lake Nakuru/Masai Mara Safari
I done the Kilimanjaro 7 day Machame route as well as the 4 day safari. Everything went smoothly and the company arranged everything so my journey was hassle free. The company staff were always there to help if need be. The safari was the best part of my trip, we had an amazing guide and I'd recommend this company to my friends.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
We found Matoke Tours to be excellent in organising the tour that suited us.
Our tour was exactly how we had hoped and more from the National Parks we visited to the fantastic accommodation that was organised by them and the overall service. We highly recommend Matoke Tours, you can't go wrong by using their services, just tell them what you would like and they will organise your tour accordingly.
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Super
I would say Bencia Africa Adventure & Safaris is the best tour operator in Kenya. They made our Safari successful with their best professional and friendly approach. They placed our comfort before profit and provided services that must have severely limited their profit. Their driver, the vehicle, the hotels and resorts that they provided in the package was worth more than what I paid. Driver Piter is finest drivers on Kenyan roads and in game parks. His knowledge and understanding of wildlife and nature around helps one enjoy the safari and see all that is there on offer. His patience and friendliness is non-comparable. I highly recommend Bencia Africa Adventure & Safaris to anyone going to Kenya for a short or long tour. I am sure Alfred will offer you what ever you want and not expensive price.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We visited two lodges in Okavango Delta in Easter and it was fabulous.
The visit in Okavango was memorable! The whole trip was planned by Cross Country and it just went perfectly. They have booked a combination of two different type of lodges ; excellent idea. The transport between them was with a small plan, which was an experience itself as such. From plane you could see an elephant herd and the landscape - it was breath taking. I warmly recommend Cross Country services for your holiday and I already did and some of my colleagues became their client as well.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kenya with Kenya walking, great experience!
I visited Kenya in June first week with Kenya Walking and undoubtedly it was a great experience. Not only where are safaris amazing but the guides were extremely enthusiastic and helpful. I would also like to recommend Jacob who was our cook for the entire tour. I would go to the extent of saying that his food was far more delicious than our buffets in luxury hotels. Mr. Otieno was very helpful in suggesting us the best places to visit in our limited duration trip. Except a few organizational level issues(which i think is very common), there is nothing I can complain about. Overall it was an amazing experience! Cheers!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
More than a dream come true.
I had planned our first trip to South Africa for more than a year. The adventure began at Madikwe Game Reserve. Would reality live up to expectation? Three days at Jamala Lodge exceeded everything we hoped for. The luxury, the impeccable service, the extraordinary food, and the incredible game viewing was everything a dream could be. We saw all of the Big 5, plus so much more, on our game drives -- elephants, buffalo, lion, both white and black rhino, giraffe, zebra, and an amazing array of all the antelope and deer that South Africa has to offer. We had a leopard walk by so close to our vehicle that I could have reached out and stroked its back. Equally amazing was sitting at the "sofa safari" on the deck of the lodge and watching this same array of wildlife wander down to the water hole. One morning at breakfast, a pride of five lion visited the water hole; one evening a leopard. Our final morning was capped with a visit by a white rhino at the water hole. Our first morning at the lodge began with an incredible roar of a lion awakening us at 3 a.m. Jamala Lodge, even though the price may seem expensive at first glance, is truly a bargain. An enormous chalet with bedroom looking out at the water hole, a beautiful bath, a plunge pool and totally private outdoor shower, a fully stocked (and included) mini bar, two three hour plus game drives a day with the best tracker one could hope for, and amazing food every day, throughout the day. All alcohol was included, and surprises every day with specialty cocktails presented at the end of an evening game drive. Madikwe Game Reserve, and Jamala Lodge will give you memories to treasure for the rest of your life.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about South Africa by dfross
South Africa provides everything one could hope for as a safari destination. Incredible beauty, both driving to and from the game reserves, as well as at the game reserves, and a diversity of wildlife that is beyond any expectation. The people of South Africa were so friendly, and English was spoken everywhere. Never once did I feel unsafe.