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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Personal experience with fulfilling wishes beyond expectation
We spent 2 months travelling through Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. Although it was during the most busy season - Christmas and New Year, TSS organized us a lot of lodges we could enjoy all by ourselves. If it was a tent in a national park or a stone cottage with the most amazing view, we always felt like we were someone special. The organisation was terrific, from the time we stepped into the plane in Oslo, there was not a single minute someone didn't take care of us. Even when we had half a day waiting in Harare Airport for the return flight, they arranged us a personal driver who took us into the city for some lunch and last minute shopping. We really appreciated that since we wouldn't leave our expensive video- and camera gear out of sight.
We did a lot of travelling before this Africa trip, but we never felt so safe and taken care of.
We got pleasantly surprised so many times, also since we do a lot of photography, we could take close-ups of the most amazing bird-life, a cheetah walking next to our car for more than an hour, and a baby rhino in a national park. We will most definitely book an Africa trip with TSS again. I personally don't think someone can organize it any better. Thanks again to the girls of TSS.
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
3 days safari trip to Murchison Falls with Alpha Adventures
We went on a 3 days safari to Murchison Falls and managed to see all big 5 animals. Most amazing was the early morning game drive in the park where we saw buffalos, lions, elephants, giraffes and even a leopard laying on a branch in the tree beside us. The hotel Paraa Lodge was very luxurious with a swimming pool and a beautiful view over the river Nile, where we also went on a boat trip watching crocodiles and hippopotamuses. On the way back to Kampala we strolled along with Rhinos in the Rhino Sanctuary
All in all we are very satisfied with the trip. Peter from Aplha Adventures was very flexible and professional, both as organizer and guide. Even our children were amazed. I would surely recommend other people to book their safari tour by this company.
SE
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
SE
under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome trip
Wonderful experience. We saw elephants, giraffs, lions, hippos, antilopes, warthogs, crocodiles, different monkeys and a lot of beautiful birds(+walked with rhinos) etc. And the guide explained about the animals for us. It was a trip of great quality!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable and most memorable experience
We had high expectations .... it was all of enriching, exilerating, exciting, tranquil and breathtakingly beautiful .... Exceeding all our expectations. Martha was the most wonderful tour organiser and guide .... we could not have asked or wished for better - she never ceased to care about us and every effort was put in to ensuring we had the best experience possible. Her knowledge, professionalism, friendliness and incredible attitude and approach should serve as an example to all tour operators. We will be back for more!!
SE
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Me and my wife on an Africa trip January 2015
The trip can be split into three parts:
1. Uganda and North Tanzania with guides
2. Safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro
3. One week on Zanzibar
Part 1 was guided by Anders Åslund and Tony and Godwin from mamalandsafaris in Kampala.
This part of the trip had the main purpose to show countryside Uganda and Tanzania plus give a good view from everyday life in Africa.
The group (9 persons plus 3 guides) traveled with two small buses. Tony and Godwin were also drivers besides the guiding. Travelling in Africa is sometimes on roads witch acquire good knowledge about the country and of cause 4 wheel drive. We where always able to go further after some adjustments. Problem with car tires often occur but that was also very efficient take care of by Tony and Godwin.
When passing some interesting photo spots, it was always easy to get some minutes stop. Although we sometimes were in a hurry, we never missed an animal sitting on roadside or an eagle in a tree.
An extra plus for the guiding was the fact that Tony is a very good bird observer. He is helping me with naming my bird photos (about 160 with some duplicates).
We stayed at selected small hotels and holiday cottages, sometimes one night and sometimes two nights.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I had a great time on a 3 day tour with Peter form Kibera Holidqay Safaris
I picked up Kibera Holiday Safaris from the internet, gave their my budget, start en end date and desired location and the basic question, what could they offer? Response was quick and attractive. And it turned out that I got a private tour all 3 days. I was picked up from the airport as agreed - and off we drove to Emboselli National Park. Peter is a well informed and connected guide. He has family roots with the Masai. The mini van (with roof that can be opened) was a bit run down, but most of the safari mini vans seem to be that way in Kenya. I felt safe with his driving style on the 'high way'between Naibobi and Mobassa. He know how to spot the animals, and he is connected with all other guides in the park.
I had a business meeing in Nairobi after my Embioselli adventure, and I was forgotten my shirts at home. No sweat - Peter accompanied me in Nairobi do buy some shirts. Thanks for this extra mile. I had a great time. Thanks Kibera Holiday Safaris
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fabulous 3-day Safari
We could not have been more satisfied with our experience with Safari Multiways during a recent 3-day safari covering Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire. From the outset, Romeo Rweza was upfront about the details and costs and quick to respond to our numerous queries in planning a trip tailored to our needs. The safari itself was flawless. It quickly became clear that Amos our friendly guide was very experienced and very sharp at spotting wildlife - including 3 male cheetah in Tarangire, with whom we had 30 minutes to ourselves before calling them in. If he was a little rusty on birdlife, that was a more a reflection on the usual priorities of the clients - he seemed to relish the opportunity to brush up on this. Accommodation-wise, we stayed at the very homely Rhino lodge at Ngorongoro and opted to pay a little extra and stay at the Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge which provided a truly exceptional experience, including breakfast on a terrace to view dawn over the Rift Valley. Our trip was during the Easter low season. Perhaps we were just lucky, but we saw more wildlife than I'd seen on 6 previous high season trips to Tanzania's parks, were with far fewer vehicles / visitors in the parks, and all at very reasonable prices. I would both unreservedly recommend this operator and I would endorse a low season safari to the 3 parks we visited.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Out of this world 8 day tour with Gorilla Trek Africa
Words cannot describe how amazing our tour with Gorilla Trek Africa was. My girlfriend and I did a 8 day trip with the company through Rwanda. Nicholas was superb at organising our bespoke trip. We started in Kigali and made our way to Nyungwe Forest where we saw the Chimps, Colobus Monkeys and hiked to the waterfall and walked in the tree canopy. A great start to the trip. Only to be outdone by the beautiful Volcano National Park where we saw the gorillas, golden monkeys and hiked Volcano Bisoke. A special thanks to our amazing guide William who took care of us throughout the tour. He was excellent in every way possible with detailed country information, history and a warm personality. Thanks to Gorilla Trek Africa and William. We will be back and will certainly travel with you again!
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best holidays we've been on
We just got back from South Africa and my wife and I both agree this is one of the best holidays we've been on.
Thank you so much for helping to plan and book the Victoria Falls and Sabi Sands leg of our trip. The accommodation at both locations were excellent and the transfers were seamless and went without a hitch. It was overall a very special experience for the both of us. We are happy that we took your recommendation on Kruger over Bostwana as we pretty much saw all the wildlife we wanted to see, given the relatively short amount of time we had available to go on safari.
We'll definitely recommend you to any of our friends who might need some help planning a trip in Africa.