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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best most memorable trips of my life, full of fun, adventure, laughs and culture!
I recommend John Cooper to any and all looking to go on an African adventure. With John Cooper it will be on one of the most exciting, memorable experiences you will ever endure. He is fun, professional, organized, intelligent and passionate.
I went on a two week African Safari in June/July with my girlfriend, her mother and brother. We were accompanied by a Australian Mother and daughter on our trip. From the beginning John was advising us on everything from flights, to what injections we should need, to apparel recommendations to what to bring in general months before the trip and was in constant efficient communication. He would update us on the itinerary changes and address any questions we had promptly.
During our two weeks we never had to worry about anything. We traveled from camp to camp and country to country seamlessly. Everywhere we stayed was homey and warm. The lodging was comfortable and within pricing our pricing budget while having an absolutely incredible guides and staff at each stop. The food was magnificent and the guides once again were unreal. Every single day John would talk to us about our day and if he could make anything better. He cares about his brand and ensures that you have the best in every situation.
Not only was he professional but he is a true delight to travel with. He understands the culture and areas. We always felt safe and everything was convenient. In Victoria Falls we went to the market and I was trying to negotiate on a table size chess set I wanted. The maker was asking for about $1600 dollars, John asked he I wanted him to lead the negotiations I said yes. Watching him barter and negotiate while all in good fun was a culture shock, after two days on negotiations I bought the set for $400. He then immediately brought me to the local UPS and made sure it was packaged properly with care.
I can truly say John is passionate about what he does and cares most about his customers experience. I will be going back to Africa in my life and I will be using John Cooper explaining how much adventure and city tours I am looking to do with a budget and letting him plan the entire thing.
Best trip of my life.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Personalized, locally based attention and experience
My wife and I now have done two trips through Glen at Liquid Safari, with stellar (five stellar) experiences each time. He knows Botswana, and lives there. My wife first got this recommendation from other doctors at a hospital where she teaches, so we are not the only ones with this view. First time, I tried to figure everything out, but Glen kept coming up with better plans, faster. Second time I just said please get us to Chobe, in the jungle, and to Zimbabwe. You can spend a lot of money going to Botswana, or you can ask Glen about ways to keep costs (somewhat) manageable. He's very responsive, and has a team to help make everything happen.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Seamless experience
Working with Adventura Africa, especially Lizette, made our safari trip to South Africa completely seamless with zero difficulties. What would have otherwise been a very complex trip to plan on our own with the complications of lodge bookings, transfers and charter flights was expertly managed. All of our transfers and connections were either on time or early and met by courteous staff that were well prepared for our arrival from the time we landed at JNB until we were dropped off at our hotel following our safari. Our lodge experience was perfect from the moment we touched down on the local air field with personal touches that only could have been facilitated by working with Adventura. Since we've been back home, I've recommended the trip to everyone but told them to not even bother without contacting Adventura first.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My "bucket list" adventure was more than I could have imagined.
The safaris I experienced were many and varied. We spent several days in each of 5 different national parks and saw so many animals so close up, I was amazed. The accommodations were excellent with good food, hot showers and friendly staff. It would be impossible to choose one best experience or sighting but without doubt I can say that the Ruaha River Lodge stay is one I would like to experience over and over. The setting was so serene, the food so good, the animals so close, it's hard to come up with the words to describe it. Our guides were knowledgeable and lots of fun to travel with. Overall, a wonderful experience with a director who was very accommodating and did everything he could to meet our needs.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceptional Service
Having used Ngurumah Tours & Travel over the past few years for my personal and Company travels to Uganda and within the Country (Kenya), I have not been disappointed with the professionalism of their team. I was very impressed by the manner and promptness with which they handled my complaint in regard to the service which we got Enashipai Lodge, which Ngurumah had booked for us on 3rd - 6th September 2017. Special thanks to Isaac, Elvia and your team members!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An incredibly wonderful trip
In a group of 8 people, we all had an incredibly good trip. Firstly, we got good guides that were incredibly skilled, very friendly, full of enthusiasm and knowledge. They were worth spending our trip with. They made us see everything we had asked for.
Then we went to a very beautiful lodge, Lake Naivasha Sopa, where there are actually hippos around the lodging area at night and waterbucks and giraffes wandered on the lawns and so were the monkeys – a very exciting experience.
Thereafter we spent 2 nights in Masai Mara where we were staying at Sarova Mara Camp that was nice having great staff, good food and unique location. The camp is located right in the middle of the safari park with many animal sounds at night and with ease access to Mara River and were luck to see hippos, lions, cheetahs, elephants, crocodiles and more.
Overall it was a really good trip. I also want to praise Daniel from African Sermon Safaris for a good and professional service.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Truly the best within budget- Baboon Budget
I had booked a 5 days trip with baboon team with Masai Mara, Naivasha, Nakuru and had a chance to see all the big five and migration as well.
Many thanks to Mr. Dennis, Mr. Albert and specially our driver and host- Mr. Gipson.
It was a real fun trip and very well coordinated though we had multiple complex team mebers with different schedules altogether. The team managers are so good in handling and in hospitality. Mr. Gipson is an amazing and helpful driver who ensures that customers see every animal available in Masai Mara.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect combination price & quality
Great value for money. Our driver and guide Peter has been charming and has taught us a lot of things about Kenya history and society. 100% recommendable.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful! especially enjoyed the guide Nina in the Serengetti.
what a fantastic trip starting with my airport pick up and ending with my airport delivery. I especially enjoyed the knowledgeable guide we had for our visit to the serengetti national park. Nina was a wonderful guide and I highly recommend him. Our accommodation at the park was a wonderful tent.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had a wonderful safari, thanks to Twaha (Wild Jungle Trails)
Great experience with this agent. The organisation is perfect, everything was clear and ok. They even take care of the safe transport from and to the airport. Twaha, our guide and driver from Wild Jungle Trails was always on time and gave a lot of information. He is a very open and friendly person and could provide us with a lot of interesting information about the culture of Uganda and the different animals during the Safari tour. We had a 3 day safari, visiting Murchinson Falls National Park, Uganda's biggest and oldest National Park in the north-western part next to the Congolese border.There one can really experience Africa as taken from the picture-book: stunning landscapes and a grand wilderness feel, where one instinctively senses that nature has not yet been tamed and wildlife reigns. The outstanding beauty of Murchinson Falls itself, where all the waters of the Nile cascade through a 8-meter wide gorge, is a spectacular sight to visit there. Also the lodges were very nice, good food and beautiful views. Would definitely recommend this agent to anyone planning their Ugandan safari. Wild Jungle Safaris really tried their best to make our trip a memorable one!