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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Time of my life!!
Everything was very professional and the lodging was amazing. The car we used was great. But the best thing was our guide Haron. Very knowledgable and very understanding of our needs. After 4 days if seeing everything we wanted to see even more big cats. And Haron was able to find them. We were lucky enough to see all of them: lion, cheetah and leopard! And the timing was perfect so we got to see the great migration to Masai Mara and the river crossing. Have been lucky enough to travel on all continents of the world, but Kenya is one of the few places I definetly will travel back to. And I will without no doubt book with ASS and ask for Haron as my guide. Cant imagine that there is a guide who better understand the clients needs.
NZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome, Awesome, Awesome
What an utterly awesome experience I had on my 3 day Kruger Park Safari with wonderful Tour Guide - Hoppy. With his vast experience he spotted everything we wanted to see and then some. All in a very short space of time - from elephants, hippos, zebra, rhino, lions, baboons, wildebeest, giraffe, snakes, beetles etc, etc to many, many beautiful native birds and the trees, bushes and plants of the area. He angled his vehicle so we got the best views and the best pics. Nothing was rushed and nothing was too much trouble so I can thoroughly recommend him to anyone considering a Safari. The overnight stays at Skukusa Camp and all the meals we had were superb to say the least. I couldn't have asked for any more. I was picked up and dropped off at convenient places to suit the family I was staying with in Joburg - so thank you for that. I am now pinching myself to make sure that this experience was real and I didn't just imagine it. The Company fitted me, a single person, into an existing Tour for which I am so grateful. The only glitch for me, was a small hiccup with trying to pay with my New Zealand Credit Card at the booking stage, but we got it sorted quickly. So thank you Wildlife Safaris and thank you Hoppy for giving me this awesome experience and I have no hesitation in recommending this company to anyone thinking of going on a Wildlife Safari :)
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing experience that showcased Kenya in a new light; an International competitor.
I would highly recommend Helinas safaris to anyone planning to travel within our borders. The experience I had was awesome and it made Kenya my number one holiday destination. The tour was beyond my wildest expectations and is equal if not better than international tours. Tembea Kenya na Helinas Safaris!
Helinas safaris was able to provide a punctual, respectful and very informative driver and tour guide. I was also able to see wild animals that I had never seen before; Rhinos. a variety of birds, giraffes, buffaloes and lions.
My stay was at the Lake Nakuru Lodge in the heart of Lake Nakuru; if anyone is looking for a peaceful, ambient, serene hotel that provides sumptuous meals that reflect the true Kenyan Heritage - Lake Nakuru Lodge is where I would highly recommend for any domestic of international tourist. Meals are served where one has amazing views of wild animals and the African sunrise and sunset; a lifetime experience.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Krugerpark.com - Book and sit back and enjoy the experience
I used the Krugerpark.com to book my Kruger Park trip. The booking process was simple and easy to use. Esleen was an asset in answering all my questions, even the silly ones! Prompt service and made the booking experience a pleasure. My stay at Simbivati River Lodge was exceptional and will remain with me forever. Congrats to the lodge staff and the Tracker/Guides for making my trip one to remember.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Kruger National Park by jeffa4444
Great scenery and all the animals & birds you could wish to see.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Pilanesberg. A South African gem
Pilanesberg is about a two hour drive from Johannesberg with Sun City on its southern edge. The area its contained within once was a volcano eroded over many centuries to form the present landscape. We stayed at the Ivory Tree Lodge just inside the park & there are many others with a similar high standard, very good food and excelent service. Game drives are arranged early in the morning before sunrise and then again late afternoon until after dark before your brought back for dinner. We stayed for three days and were lucky enough to see the Big Five (Leopard, Lion, Elephant, Buffalo & Rhino) and many other animals. We got to see a Lion kill of a young Giraffe and the Leopard as it stalked off towards prey just before sunset. We observed Elephants playing at a watering hole and many species of birds including Fish Eagles, Kori Bustards, Yellowbilled Hornbill, Red Bishop, Southern Masked Weaver, Pied Kingfisher & Spotted Eagle Owl.
Pilanesberg is a fantastic destination and easier to see the Big Five than Kruger National Park which is also a brilliant game reserve. If your thinking of going, do it you will not be disappointed.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Waterberg Plateau Park by Nicholas Olesen Photography
Waterberg Plateau Park has beautiful scenery, but wildlife is difficult to spot without staying at a private reserve. I only spent one night here and, having been to Etosha National Park, I was there for the scenery and not for the wildlife.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Damaraland by Nicholas Olesen Photography
Damaraland is very interesting culturally as you can learn about the Damara people and how they lived. There are also beautiful landscapes, the Grootberg plateau being one of the highlights on my trip. There is also some wildlife, however relatively scarce due to the dry terrain.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dusty landscape teeming with wildlife
I spent three full days in Etosha National Park in September 2015. I spent the first night in the campsite at the Okaukuejo waterhole, and the following two nights at a hotel just outside of the park, near the southern Anderson Gate. I would highly recommend the campsite over a hotel, as you don't need to spend time driving to/from the gate at sunrise and sunset, and the floodlit waterhole offers the opportunity to watch the animals at night. The weather in September was perfect - clear skies and quite warm, but not too hot.
I spent several hours each morning and afternoon driving through the park, with a 4x4 rented in Windhoek. The roads are gravel, but are wide and most are well-maintained. I saw five rhinos, seven lions, as well as elephant, zebra, giraffe, springbok, gemsbok, kudu, hartebeest, steenbok, black-faced impala, and several species of birds. I was able to get very close to many of the animals and the size of the park, even though it's fenced, meant that there were large areas to explore and it felt like you could really see the animals in their natural habitat.
BE
Stunning ! Take your time, do not rush from 1 to the other park
We have booked a 3 day safari with Steve & Richard via internet. Since Steve is running coast and Richhard is running Nairobi, we met Steve only. He was at Moi international airport already waiting for us when we arrived. He brought us to our hotel where we immediatly paid 25% upfront for a safari a week later. People at the hotel said we would never see him back so we worried a little about that. But Steve called us to acknowledge he booked the Lodges for our safari and we got exited. On the day we departed, Steve was there before the hour we had agreed, with the driver. If you know Kenya, you know being earlier than late is very special. Good points here for S&R. After we paid the rest of the safari, Steve left the private van we had and the driver gave us a fantastic safari. Stopped where we wanted, how long we wanted, answered all our questions, gave us extra info on animals. Exeeded our expactations really. EG we wanted to leave the lodge before breakfast, than return just in time before breakfast and leave again for a game drive. This was not a problem. We saw may many animals in Tsavo and were so happy with this safari. I would recommend this company to anyone looking for a super safari. We did stick to Tsao East only. So to look in every corner at a calm pace. Photo's : http://wp.me/P18EuK-1gh