FR
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic
It was the second time I went in Bostwana with Tony and it was a new amazing experience in several areas.
I think Tony is one of the best drive guide to find animals and put you always in the best positions to make wonderfuls pictures.
His team and organisation are much professionnal . Bush camps are confortable and food is delicious.
He always made sure we were happy and confortable.
I certainly will return with him ans highly recommand Tony for unforgatable safaris
CO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best time ever!
We are finished our safari at Masai Mara... Beacon Safari was really really great! I wrote to the owner many times and always get a quickly and generous answer... the arrangments, the hotel, the car, the food and the places was amazing, but maybe the best was the guide! His name is Anthony and we couldn't expect nothing better! All was perfect because him!
If we could came back to Kenya, we definitly call him!
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very attemptive!
They are really very attemptive and kind. Mwajabu was always ready to help and support us. The room of the selected Camp was really amazing and the pictures of the site should be increased. The safari car is old and has no ar conditioned, which was very necessary during the came back trip. Food was not good, except for the breakfast when it was kind of 'ok'. The games were very interesting.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect trip with Rowly
We had a wonderful time in Durban, St. Lucia and the Hluhluwe game reserve. Rowly took care of us and did a great job! He explained us a lot of things which you won't know without a tour guide. We saw places which we wouldn't find without him and he took every question/wish seriously. If we ever come back to South Africe (maybe for a Sani Pass and Drakensberg trip) we'll book our trip again with Go Wild Safaris! Thank you again :)
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
TV production recce to Uganda
I've worked with Encounter Africa Safaris as local partner for a Dutch TV production. We did the research trip in November 2016. Edson and Torbert did the pre-production and took care of all logistic arrangements, as well as scouting locations/stories/people. It was a well organised research trip and I left the country with enough options to fill 3 episodes, if needed. Tolbert travelled with me during the research trip and was fun the have around. He took care of all the arrangements and was punctual and everything one would expect from a producer/driver. I would strongly recommend them for your visit (business or pleasure) to Uganda.
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wildebeest Safaris arranged a very pleasant and unforgetable trip to Massai Mara and Amboseli,
Wildebeest Safaris tried their best to accommodate our wishes. They were polite and friendly and helped us to get an individually planed safari. The driver was very competent and helpful and tried his best, so that we saw many animals and the stay was an unforgetable experience.
We had to change dates and accommodations but the price structure was very intransparent. It would have been easier to understand the prices, if they would have been given individually for the various items like, vehicle and driver, accommodation etc. With one price for all, one never knew what one had to pay for and why the price went up.
But all in all it was a worthwhile experience, which can be recommended.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable and quick to respond
I mainly corresponded with Andre of Safari with Us and it was very comforting to get quick responses to any questions I have. Planning for a safari trip from overseas is a bit daunting but dealing with Safari With Us made it easy and effortless. The safari package I eventually selected was from Viva Safaris (Safari with Us partners with them) and it turned out the way it was described. Great experience!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gorilla's and Kidepo: extremes in many ways
We had a spectacular tailor-made trip through Uganda, thanks to the top class service of Matoke (cheers Ilse). In an 8 day span we went to Bwindi to watch the gorilla's (no recommendation necessary) and Kidepo (better kept a secret) by mini bus. It was challenging but worth every second. We saw the whole country, literarily. Dramatic changes of landscape all day, views, smells, sounds. We asked for an enthusiastic, passionate guide who would not be intimidated by our many, many questions. And so we did get a walking encyclopaedia with telescopic eyes who happened to be the nicest companion you could wish for. We want him for ourselves and cannot disclose his name (cheers Geoffrey). Uganda is not a problem free zone in East Africa. Thank you Geoffrey for taking time with us to learn more about the events that took place in Northern Uganda and influenced the communities but also the wildlife in Kidepo. Tourists from abroad should do so.
We'll be back.
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great experience – Many thanks to Active Tanzania Adventures
We are a family of four (2 adults and 2 kids, 10 and 9 years old). We just returned from a fantastic trip to Tanzania, a lifetime experience that none of us will never forget!!
We would like to express our greatest appreciation for our tour operator, Active Tanzania Adventures, who organized this trip for us in the most professional manner, combining their significant experience with our wishes and of course taking into consideration our budget boundaries. We had been given excellent recommendations from some friends that had organized their own trip with Active Tanzania Adventures the year before and we were also left with the greatest impressions. Definitely recommended!!!
Many thanks also to our fantastic guide, Joseph, who guided us through a 5 days safari in Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengete Parks. Joseph was not only an excellent company to travel with, he was also a valuable source of information around the wild life and the habits of local people, keeping our own and the kids’ interest very high. Thanks to his excellent schedule and driving skills, we managed to see a great range of animals and birds, hippopotamus, elephants, lions, giraffes, even snakes. The two days tour to the tribes was also a treasured experience with amazing new images and many topics to discuss with the kids.
Luckily enough our trip also included a 7 days tour to Zanzibar. The tranquil atmosphere of the island, the long white sandy beaches, and the unexpected walks at the mangrove forest, all provided great reasons to return to the island. The diving with the dolphins though, was a totally unforgettable experience. Whatever you do, do not miss the opportunity to swim so close to these great animals!!
Mary and Thomas, we wish to see you again soon. Asante !!!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience
I took the 8 days safari with travel waves. Initially, I was a bit skeptical since they required me to make a deposit for the booking. This is the norm among the tour operators in Africa. so don't be alarmed. I did do some research before paying the deposit. They are registered with KATO which always is a good sign. Once I landed, Edwina was there to receive me. Tom was our guide and he was great. Both Edwina and Tom were extremely professional. Tom was extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife. All the accommodation bookings had been done and I did not have any trouble on the tour. Moreover, the tour was within my budget. Overall a great experience and I highly recommend Travel Waves. One improvement I can think of is the vehicle which seemed quite old. Everything else was perfect.