US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly Recommend!
These guys were perfect! I was hesitant to pay over the internet for services in another country, but Richard and his employees are trustworthy and dependable, so do not worry. We saw Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara, and saw many more animals than we'd expected -- all very beautiful. Great fun, and for very reasonable prices!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had the Experience of a Lifetime!!
My family and I Went on a safari tour with Open Africa Safaris January 2015 and we enjoyed it 100%! The communication and service was excellent! We were able to see the animals at a close distance and the tour guide, Tonny Montana was patient and made sure that we were able to get good pictures and videos. We were also provided lunches, which were fulfilling. We plan on going on another safari tour to Serengeti in December 2015 with Open Africa Safaris and I request Tonny Montana as our guide.I will definitely recommend Open Africa Safaris to my friends and anyone looking for an excellent safari tour! This was one of the best experiences of my life!! Thanks alot!!
US
Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kosen makes you feel like you are the biggest VIP on the planet!
I went to Tanzania with Kosen Safaris last March, and had an exceptional experience. I have been on safari before, to Kenya, and certainly enjoyed it, but with Kosen it was totally different. Kosen Safaris prides itself on a customized experience and lives up to its promise. They will do everything humanly possible to ensure that you are happy - including finding elusive animals! (How do they DO that?!) They made me feel like the most important person in Africa; as if my comfort and contentment were their only priority. And every client felt the same way as I did!
Navigating the visa process, ground transfers, park entrance fees, police road blocks, et cetera is nothing short of daunting. Kosen Safari staffers are experienced and professional at handling all the details, making it seamless. I found our driver/guide to be knowledgeable and educated about the flora and fauna of the area, both is a :"bookish" way, as in higher education, and also in a personal, hands-on way, as in having had loads of personal experience and history with the wildlife.
I came away with lifelong memories, of course - how could you not - but more than that, I came away feeling like I had been treated to a safari designed exclusively and uniquely for ME. Africa has cast its spell on me and I'll be back - but only if Kosen is in the driver's seat!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Garden Route with Safari
We worked with Laurette at Pembury Tours, and had an awesome experience. We came from the US and the communication was great. A lot of planning and details went into our itinerary on their part. They also gave us great suggestions and advice. It really took all the headache and worry out of planning and booking. I would highly recommend working with them to sort out your trip plans!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Your Adventure with Expert Guidance
I usually book my own travel for my wife and I, but I was so overwhelmed with options on this one I turned to Go2Africa, and I am extremely glad I did. The top three reasons why they are awesome: 1) It was my trip. I never felt like I wasn't in control of what I was going to do and they listened to exactly what we wanted to do. 2) They are experts both in the service providers and in Africa. The level of communication ahead of time and during was excellent. All my questions (even the crazy ones) were answered quickly and with an expert response. They worked with us to craft exactly the trip we wanted. 3) They really do want you to have a good experience and are available to make last minute bookings and help out if anything does go wrong. Having that resource really helped keep the vacation mindset going.
Suggestions for those considering booking a trip to Africa. 1) Use a travel agent, preferably a local one like Go 2 Africa. Having somebody to make the phone calls for you, and who knows the specific areas and operators is really beneficial. 2) Do your own research as well. Look into the details of the bookings, verify the locations and inclusions are in line with what you are expecting. Ask questions and be comfortable with your trip far ahead of time. 3) Make the trip your own
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable journey through a beautiful part of Botswana with a great guide and a good cook
It's a good way to make a first visit in a new country with the guidance of people who live there almost for their lifetime. And Oscar was excellent: a thoughtful guide with respect for the nature, living to share the beauty of his country with his guests. Smart and with a lot of "drive", and very cool in some extreme situations (There are a lot of elephants out there who think that his Landrover must be an unbeatable strong elephant...). We have seen a lot of different animals, the big ones and the small ones. And we enjoyed a landscape abundant of green, lush like paradise. And Oscar endured it stoically when I needed once again more time to make pictures. We enjoyed the tour very much, but also the cooking of "our chief" Setchaba. He was very helpful and flexible and yes, he can cook gluten free! Big thanks for that. Big thanks for everything. It was a great journey and hopefully not the last one in Botswana.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best expeditioner and tour guide of the South of Africa
A big Mahalo to Malcolm Van Coller (the best expeditioner and tour guide of the South of Africa) for putting together this incredible trip, from camping in the wild in Hganwe and navigating the Chobe River in Botswana to Helicopter rides and bungee jumping over Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, we never thought we would have enjoyed such a good time, great barbecue and infinite amount of laughs. At the end of some trips you just want to go home and others you want to do them all over again, this is one of those. Thank you for everything and especially for the Malcolm Effect!
NO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Gosheni adventure for life!!
My family of six from Norway spent a five day "Christmas holiday" safari with Gosheni Adventures and visited Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park. We had an adventure of a lifetime ! The guides were very reliable and conscientious, the administration impeccable and the experience outlived our expectations by large.
I will recomend Gosheni adventures to the rest of my family and all of my friends.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Experience with Kanuth
Myself and my partner travelled with Kanuth on their 3 days/2night safari. The owner Kanuth was very nice a long with his driver/guide Emanuel. We saw all of the animals on our list and they were extremely accommodating to us when we needed to be back in Dar by a certain time. Be ready for a long bumpy drive to the Selous reserve area and the toilet facilities on the drive are not good. But everything in the camp is perfect and exactly what would be expected. We had an amazing trip-thanks all!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
best safari with Dave!
My family and I spent in total 5 days with Dave of the Kruger Flexi Tour. Three nights and four days in the Kruger and Canyon and two nights in Nelspruit at the Old Vic Backpackers. It was just fantastic! Dave is not only a perfect guide but he is also a wonderful person to spend the time with. We saw all the Big5 every day and he took care of our staying in every little detail. I had high expectation because I read fantastic comments before booking, but at the end it was even better than I thought. Dave, thank you for this wonderful time, we will never forget this holiday and your company!!!