HU
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
With problems to viktory
The csr was thirty, the driver is gud driver but speek not much, tha safary and lodge was gud
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceeded completely expectations! Absolutely amazing! Thoroughly recommend!
My husband and I wanted to take our 7yr old daughter to Africa, but obviously with a 7yr old safety was our priority and so we went and saw the team at Encompass Africa, told them where we wanted to go and they tailor made our perfect dream trip of a lifetime. Our 3.5wks Encompassed Africa from Kenya to Tanzania, Zimbabwe and South Africa. It was seamlessly organised. The team at Encompass Africa are nothing short of amazing and the experts in their field. It was our second trip to Africa (first time as a family), and our expectations were completely surpassed. It was completely stress free, and utterly amazing. We simply cannot express our gratitude in words, (there aren't enough words to adequately articulate) to Jonathon and Danica and the team, as well as every single person involved on the ground in Africa. We would whole heartedly recommend you to anyone wanting to travel to Africa and experience it at it's best. Superb job guys! Thank you!! We'll definitely see you next time! Love Brad, Melissa and Zahra Singleton
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A lifetime experience in Kenya & Tanzania with Big Time Safaris
We had visited Kenya & Tanzania from 22nd May 2017 to 1st June 2017. We booked the trip from Kolkata, India with Big Time Safaris and initially I was a little unsure about the arrangements as we didn't have any prior experience with them. But we were told by some of our friends that they were very good and I found how true it was when I reached Nairobi and got picked up from Airport. Since then they took the complete responsibility of us and we didn't have to think about anything else other than enjoying the safaris. Martha and her team took excellent care of us, the camps and lodges were excellent. Our guide and driver and Kenya, Patrick was very passionate about the wildlife and has a huge knowledge on flora and fauna of East Africa. Not only we thoroughly enjoyed the trip but also we learnt a lot about Africa, it's wildlife, the people and their culture. Our guide and driver in Tanzania was a young lad called Ziggy, he also has good knowledge about all the things we wanted to know and was very helpful.
I would definitely recommend Big Time Safaris to all my friends who want to visit East Africa, a big big thumbs up to Martha and her team!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Amazing , It's not all about seeing the Big 5, but simply look for the unexpected.
26 days, 7 countries, 10 internal flights & 4000klm on some of the worst roads on the planet to get to the best wildlife parks..., to witness all that Africa has to offer, thank you Cuan & Diederik for putting this tour together for us, everything was beyond our expectations. Words cannot really describe the feeling, to stand inside a Massi Village, the beauty of the landscape, and the smell of a hippo pond! To return the waves from excited children as we passed by was a highlight.
The tour operators and the accomodation provided was excellent, there is something about Africa that will draw me back, African Ubuntu Safaris will be my choice again.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime seeing animals in their own element.
Great communication between Shinzelle's and us from the beginning to the end of our Safari. We were always informed of what would be happening and when it would be happening. The meals that were great. The Safari was an awesome experience being able to see the animals up close and personal in their own arena. Our Safari guides were very knowledgeable and always had information to add which made the Safari even more enjoyable. We were hoping to see the big five and we actually did see them all plus much more. Everyone was very professional and it was an overall great experience.
FR
Review about Skeleton Coast National Park by Auriol Langen
The Skeleton Coast Park is flat, stark, desolate, but has a fascination of its own.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about South Luangwa National Park by Paul Sivley
see above
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Kafue National Park by Paul Sivley
South Lwange experience couldn't have been improved. Amazing lodgings, wildlife, guides, service in camps, food, etc. Kafue is a bit behind on those matters. Better to go to Kafue in the north end of the park in Aug or Sept.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Madikwe Game Reserve offers an excellent safari experience!
A work trip in nearby Gaborone, Botswana afforded me an opportunity to enjoy a weekend safari at the Madikwe Game Reserve. My group arrived in the early afternoon at the Tau Game Lodge. After checking in, we enjoyed a great lunch. Then we loaded up for a late afternoon safari. We were seeing wild animals in no time. Actually, we could see several from the decks of our cabins without leaving the lodge's property.
We received a great treat when the rangers managed to locate a pair of lionesses with two cubs. It was amazing how close we were to these creatures. Our drive was filled with impala, wildebeest, giraffes, and more. Our Ranger, Steph , was fantastic. She really knows her stuff about the animals as well as the trees and landscape. She has a true passion for nature and wildlife and it shows. She had caught a brief glance at a leopard, and did her utmost to locate it.
The weather was spectacular and just the beginning of the dry winter season. The previous rains were plentiful and the grass was still very tall, which probably contributed to the difficulties finding the leopard, and probably concealed some other animals. Regardless, we still saw plenty of wildlife. Our first day concluded with an amazing dinner that included some delicious impala.
Day two begin with morning coffee, then loading up for another drive. Our first catch was a lone Cape buffalo. The morning was not as productive, but Steph still managed to find us a pair of elephant bulls put on a sparring match. Aside from the animals, the landscape is so beautiful. After we returned to the lodge we had a wonderful lunch before our departure. While heading back to my cabin to pack, I noticed a white rhino by water. It was a lucky catch and allowed me to finish my safari adventure with seeing four of the Big Five! The elusive leopard gives me a good reason to come back.
One great thing about our safari in Madikwe is that it is advertised as Malaria free. I highly recommend the dry winter season, at least during May. It was a little chilly for some, but you can always put on more layers and our lodge had blankets available in the Landcruiser. The vehicles are open top.
With a short weekend stay, we were limited as to how far from the lodge our safari could go. Safaris of a longer duration likely offer a chance at exploring more of the huge reserve. The rangers all communicate via radio, and are good about sharing information with each other so all visitors can get a chance to see rare animals.
I would highly recommend the Madikwe Game Reserve and hope to go there again. The Tau Game Lodge, the lodging accommodations, their Rangers, meals, and people are all first class.
FR
The grand tour of Namibia
The tour Nature Travel Namibia put together for us was undoubtedly one of the best touring holidays we have ever had, helped no end by the fact that I wasnt doing any driving!
Namibia is a fascinating country of so many contrasts, and stunning scenery. Having lived in South Africa for many years, and understanding weather and drought conditions, it was wonderful to see the country looking so green and lush, and even a river or two with water in them! We also understood why there was so remarkably little game to be seen in the Etosha. (A first time visitor wanting to see game would have been very disappointed) But we also knew when we booked it was not the prime time of year to be coming. I was not convinced about doing the 'Living Desert Tour' but it was the most fascinating and informative morning!
Jakes was in all respects a marvellous guide, safe driver, and so attentive and considerate of all our needs before we even realised we had any. He is passionate about the country, and with his farming background, so knowledgeable and interested in all aspects of ecology, flora and fauna. He is a very interesting dinner conversationalist; we tend to have an insatiable curiosity about countries we visit, not just what we are looking at, but also about the people and their thoughts, politics and attitudes and history.
He is also obviously a very popular guide and visitor to all the lodges we stayed in, Always a great welcome on our arrival, all the staff know him and would go out of their way to do anything for him and for us.
The Belvedere was in all respects far more comfortable than the Hilton, and as we joined up with another guest, we had a most amusing evening at the 'Stellenbosch Wine Bar and Restaurant'
All the other hotels and lodges were excellent, rooms comfortable, food good and all situated in amazing environments.