US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour operator was friendly informed on the topic enthusiastic and a dream to deal with
Our tour was above standard. We were at all times helped by friendly informed people who took their job seriously. From the pilots to the rangers. The organisation was impressive and we were completely at ease in transit to the parks. At the parks we were made welcome treated to an impressive level of organisation, kindness eventhing was on time above expectations. Worth every penny. The lodges were superb clean immaculate
organised friendly. The food was healthy varied beautifully presented. A dream holiday. I am so very glad we booked through this company and we are already talking about returning. There are many many companies out there but this was the best decision we made in a crowded field. I am over fifty and have traveled extensively all over the world but was still very impressed with this company.
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
ALL SUPER!!!
want to thank the management and employees in the organization of our tour on a day trip Safari in Mikumi. Contacted the management company from Moscow, long before the arrival in Tanzania. E-mail all discussed the price, all the conditions of the tour and meeting. On arrival in Tanzania reported that on the spot. Met with the head of the firm, explained all the details of the tour . Everything went according to plan and in accordance with the agreements. Never had a single problem. Safari is fantastic!! Really tried the guide and driver we are all animals show, even saw leopards up close. Lunch - out of competition!! Nature is beyond words!!! And what is the service while moving through the Park of mikumi is at the highest level!! Thank you, friends for the meeting and acquaintance with the most beautiful country in the world! Trust You and I will recommend You! Thank you very much!! EVERYTHING WAS GREAT!!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Selfdrive Botswana and Namibia
I got Cardboard Box details from a Trip advisor forum in 2015 and planned a selfdrive trip from Livingstone Zambia to J'Burg via Cape Town over 36 days with the help of Norelle for the Zambian, Botwsanan and Namibian part of the trip, 22 days.
Norelle was a great help giving good advice and guidance. Sadly I had to cancel due to illness 5 days before we were due to fly out. Again Norelle was very helpful with the paper work for the insurance company.
But I got better and reinstated the plan in 2017 and we had a great time.
Cardboard Box (Norelle) did every they said on the tin. Will use again
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hello Tanzania and Mwajabu were very communicative and professional. Great experience!
I traveled to Tanzania on business in early December and hoped to squeeze a brief safari in before my work responsibilities. Hello Tanzania helped me make it happen. Mwajabu was super communicative and answered all my questions. The tour operator in Selous Game Reserve was friendly and knowledgable. Grade A experience.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great & affordable Tour
Peter, our driver, was amazing! He was always on time, explained everything and made sure we were able to see the big 5, although we had booked the 2 days Tour only. The hotel the agency had booked for us was good too... Nothing luxurious, but good for 1 night.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent ,everything was beautifully organised by Tammy via email.
This was our first trip to South Africa so we sent Tammy our wish list, what type of accommodation we liked and an indication of our budget.She came back with a proposal which I don't think we even need to tweek.Between booking and the date of our trip Tammy kept in contact and promptly answered any of our queries. We were met at the airport ,taken to our hotel and given our itinerary. Next morning Lele Mbinda picked us up promptly and took us on the first of three tours in Cape Town. The tours were adapted according to the weather and our special interests. We flew to Durban to pick up a hire car for the next stage of our trip. All the instructions got us to our hotels easily and each had its own character.The Rhino Ridge Lodge was one of the highlights. During the three nights we stayed we went on six game drives with Hala who ensured we saw an amazing variety of wildlife,identifying any we didn't know. The truck seldom had more than four passengers and you felt like you were on your own private safari. The staff at the lodge itself were friendly and helpful, and the food well balanced in terms of size and variety. The staff sing for residents birthdays was something special. As visitors from the UK the only hairy bits were driving on dirt tracks in a hire car in Rorke's Drift and Hluhluwe Imfolosi Park but that was inexperience. It was a wonderful holiday beyond our expectations and we are very grateful to Tammy for her organisation and suggestions.
NL
Beautiful trip through Sri Lanka
Excellent!! Lydia and Abdul are the best!
Thanks again very much!!
NG
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful life time experience full of fun.
It was my first time visiting a Widelife Reservation Centre and I was initially apprehensive. My apprehensive soon gave way to fun in the hands of our able tour guide, Richard who thrilled us with stories about Uganda and the Widelife Centre. He made sure we visited all the different animals at the centre with the guidance of the Widelife centre guides. We latter has food and drinks.
The trip to the Source of the Nile and Lake Victoria was equally thrilling. We had lots of fun with the Deejay and music on the cruise. We ate deep fried Tilapia fish and drank Nile Special beer. Richard is really good at this job. Kudos to him.
NZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best way to see Kruger
When we decided to visit Kruger we were looking for a company that would spend the entire time in the park . On previous visit to South Africa I had booked a mini Kruger safari only to find we were booked into a private game reserve on the edge of the greater Kruger area and only spent one day in the park itself. Right from our first enquiry Wild Planet were so helpful, e-mails were answered straight away so we were able to do detailed planning from our home in New Zealand. We were able to incorporate a drive along the Panorama Route, Blyde River Canyon and a visit to an endangered species centre as well. We told Wild Planet what we wanted to do and they did all the planning for us.
The actual safari was way beyond our expectations, our driver/guide Chris worked tirelessly to make sure we saw as much as possible, ably assisted by Benjamin our cook/guide providing delicious meals under the stars listening to the sounds of the African bush. We covered huge distances and saw as much of the park as time permitted. We were rewarded by sightings of the big five plus numerous other species all of which thrilled us.
Africa is a place that gets under your skin, we will be back, and certainly will use Wild Safari again ! Thanks guys.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
wonderful experience with an awesome guide (Joseph)
I went on a Big Yellow Truck tour with Absolute Africa this past September and while in Uganda, we partnered with Joseph, who gave us such an incredible experience while visiting. The gorilla experience was out of this world amazing. It will truly be a top travel highlight when I look back on my life years from now. While there, a few in my group also visited a local family who owned a coffee plantation. I've been on coffee plantation tours in other countries before, but what made this one special was the interaction with Joseph and all the extras he added in terms of interaction with the local children. So endearing. And the family from the coffee farm was just so sweet, too. Thank you, Joseph, for going above and beyond our expectations. You are a true gem...a wonderful soul. Hope to meet again in life one day! Best of luck to you in all you set out to accomplish! (Sorry for how long it took me to write this review!!)