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Experience the Wonders of Africa

Experience the Wonders of Africa

Eagle Eye Safaris

5.0/5  
(15 Reviews)
Office In:
South Africa South Africa
Size:
1-5 employees (Founded in 2016)
Tour Types:
Specialized photographic safaris (Mid-range & luxury)
Destinations:
Botswana BW
Kenya KE
Namibia NA
Rwanda RW
South Africa ZA
Tanzania TZ
Uganda UG
Experience the Wonders of Africa

Experience the Wonders of Africa

Join Eagle Eye Safaris for the chance to take fantastic wildlife photos in a small group setting. Pro photography coaches Ernest Porter & Karen Blackwood help you get the best from your camera, with a building block approach to photography and editing (Lightroom & Photoshop). At the end of your trip, we want you to know how to capture and process the images you envision. Go from "snapshot" to "WOW!" Not a Photographer? You get to enjoy high quality sightings and intimate experiences.

Reviews15

Best Family experience E V E R
5/5

We are a family of four that just returned from the African safari tour in South Africa, at Sabi Sands. Ernest was our guide and he was excellent and provided top-notch premium service. He fit in quite well with our two young adult children and the dynamics of our family jokes and jabs. Karen and Ernest did a seamless job of organizing the trip, took care of all of the arrangements for the accommodations, food and drives, so we had nothing to worry about than to just show up and start the adventure. Very stress free! They even created a big recognition for my son's 21st birthday, which was a big surprise for him. While out on the drives, Ernest was an expert pointing out wildlife and answering all kinds of questions about the habitat and animal characteristics. We learned so much because he was so, so knowledgeable on everything. His expertise with photography was such a fantastic bonus, as not only did he provide classes to us each day on how to use our (new and old) cameras (including editing in photoshop), but in the field he would recommend settings to accommodate the lighting, sun, clouds, etc. The connection they have built with the camps and drivers was awesome, as he was able to get them to position us in the best possible place for viewing and photographing and go where we wanted to go. Ernest speaks the language fluently, so was able to decipher the activity on the radio, pointing us to great viewing spots. We participated in both the luxury and the traditional lodge experiences, and we HIGHLY recommend splitting your trip into both, as it is different reservations, experiences, and different animals. Thanks to this excellent and professional company, we enjoyed probably the best case scenario of a safari trip, with seeing about 29 unique animals, which included the Big 5 in the first 2 days! We even saw rare sightings like the cougar. I don't think we left there lacking any sighting, as Ernest found our last request of giraffes (and a whole family, to boot), on the last day. He is very proactive, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. This experience will likely be the highlight of my family for many years to come.

Fantastic
5/5

My dad and I went on a week-long trip to Kruger National Park and Sabi Sands with photography guide Ernest.

We had a fantastic time! Ernest was super organised, easy to get along with, and very knowledgeable about the area, photography, and the wildlife.

The structure and implementation of the trip enabled us to see a huge range of wildlife, get great photos, and do so in an easy manner.

Coming home was incredibly sad! The journey felt far longer than a week because we saw so much, yet it still didn't feel long enough because I wanted the joy to continue!

I will definitely reach out to Eagle Eye Safari when I plan my next safari in the future.

Incredible Experience!
5/5

We recently completed a Big 5 Traditional Camp safari with Eagle Eye. Karen and Ernest provide a top notch experience. They are not only expert travel guides who will help you with all the aspects of planning your trip, they are also both very talented and knowledgeable photographers who are eager to help others learn. As someone who is very much a beginner, they taught me the basics of using my camera and helped me capture photos I didn’t think were possible. They are also skilled at balancing the different experience levels in the group so that everyone- whether a seasoned professional or a novice-can capture the photos they want. If you are not into photography and just want to experience an amazing safari, they can make that happen, too!

We wholeheartedly enjoyed our trip with Eagle Eye and look forward to booking with them again.

Superb Safari Experience!
5/5

I am currently writing this review in the airport after having spent an incredible week in Kenya with Eagle Eye Safaris (because I'm in denial that the trip is over).

This was my first time on safari, and I truly had no idea what to expect on this adventure of a lifetime.

Karen and Ernest were remarkable in showing us around Kenya and especially taking us to the Great Migration of Wildebeest on the Massi Mara. They were able to get us INCREDIBLE viewing spots to watch the migration and really ensured that we had the best experience possible.

Over the course of our five-day safari, we were able to see multiple lions, hyena, giraffe, elephants, many different kinds of birds, crocodiles, impalas, leopards, buffalo, and so much more. Honestly, I had no idea that we would be able to see even a few of those animals let alone all of the big five. And their knowledge of animals was astounding. They had an answer for almost every question we had and if they didn’t know, they quickly found the answer for us.

The other bonus was the photography! Ernest and Karen are terrific photographers, and even though I am no photographer myself, they were able to give me tips and tricks for my iPhone to take better shots. My father, along with some others on the trip, were practicing using their professional cameras, and I was very impressed with the expertise and information that was given to our group to improve their photography...it made me want to bring a professional camera for the next safari!

The safari lodges that we stayed in were fantastic...the Lake Nakuru lodge and Pride Inn...I felt very taken care of...and especially after a long day of being on a game drive, there is nothing better than coming back to a comfortable place to stay. And great food as well!

The dynamic of the group was terrific...everyone got along so well and Karen and Ernest really took their time to get to know us all and spend time with us, sharing their knowledge and experiences of Africa as well as listening to our own stories.
This was absolutely a trip I will never forget and I am so glad that we were able to experience this with Eagle Eye Safaris. Not only did we make new memories, but we made new friends

Bucket List Jordan and Egypt trips!
5/5

Eagle Eye Safaris plans an absolutely incredible travel experience. I had the amazing opportunity to join them on back to back trips to Jordan AND Egypt (highly recommend combining the two)!!!

Jordan was an amazing experience seeing Petra, Wadi Rum, The Dead Sea, and Wadi Mujib. We were accompanied by Eagle Eye Safaris owner Karen, and their local Jordan guide, Ramzi. They provide an incredible experience meeting locals, seeing the beautiful landscape and sights, and camels for days! Have you ever drank camel milk!? Neither had I, but they made it happen! They even arranged special lunches and experiences with natives who made us amazing meals! We ended our Jordan trip by jumping on a plane to Cairo to start our next adventure in Egypt!

Egypt was an incredible experience organized by Eagle Eye Safaris. We were joined by Eagle Eye owner’s Karen and Ernest, who make everything run smoothly and were able to provide camera tips and tricks for beginners and advanced photographers. They’ll even arrange special time to teach you photography courses in your down time. The local Egypt guides Eman and Marwa were absolutely incredible. Eman is a hilarious firecracker of a person! She is a wealth of knowledge and can tell you everything you could ever want to know about Egypt. She was an absolute delight to have guide us around this incredible country and to share her knowledge about the history!

This was my second trip with Eagle Eye Safari’s (technically second and third with the Jordan and Egypt combined trips). My first was the Luxury Big 5 Safari in 2019, another incredible experience which inspired me to continue using Eagle Eye Safari’s for my future world travel. I look forward to more trips with them in the future! 10/10 recommend!!!

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