DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything went very well
The 2 nights Chobe Tour from Victoria Falls was excellenct.
US
We thought we would only do this once, but their services proved us wrong.
This is the second "once-in-a-lifetime" trip we've booked through Adelle at Discover Africa--and it won't be the last. Her knowledge of the available tours/lodges/details created very memorable trips. Having to translate our expectations and lack of knowledge of safaris and the various regions into a customized trip with unique and enjoyable experiences could not have been easy, but she's made it seem so.
Our first trip introduced us to Capetown, Sabi Sands, and Kruger. From the at-airport welcome for initial transportation, to various flights, and at-lodge customized details (e.g., special meal needs), the itinerary and connections were flawless. The length of stays was discussed and Adelle's recommendations for each proved exactly what we needed. Even shifting our trip one week on her recommendation enabled us to avoid very heavy seasonal travel from Europe that we were unaware of. In-country/in-continent knowledge coupled with a deep experience with planning travel proved invaluable.
Our second safari experience involved several lodges (with airport-to lodges-to airport transportation) in various locations (Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa). Each provided unique aspects of the safari experience, and (again) the recommended length of stays for each was spot on.
We have thoroughly enjoyed our travel as arranged by Adelle, and are developing plans for another trip. We've discussed alternative levels of accommodations, and her knowledgeable responses related to differences between all-inclusive luxury vs. non-inclusive high-quality convinced us to again trust her planning for wonderful experiences of a lifetime.
We would recommend Adelle's and Discover Africa's travel services without hesitation and regularly provide their contact information to friends, family, and others who are interested in discovering Africa in a most beautiful, intimate, personal, and respectful way.
KZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Life time Dream Came True!!!!
"Real Africa Travel" is the name that corresponds to reality. I mean they really show you real Africa life. Places where real Africans live. Food that real Africans eat. Life that real Africans live.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent
We had a wonderful safari with Gofan. Very professional, prompt, and accommodating. The driver was excellent and kept us safe as well as very fun and amicable to be with. It felt like being with family.
Well done Gofan!
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable days in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Kilimanjaro
We’ve just returned from our safari.
A big compliment to safari soles tours, everything went smoothly without exception. The safari was exactly as advertised.
We had the honour of experiencing the safari with Simon, an incredibly great guide. He was very friendly and courteous and always endeavoured to make the safari an unforgettable experience for us. Which he succeeded in doing. We‘ve been incredibly lucky to be able to observe many of the animals at close range in the wild. With his good instincts, his many years of experience and his admirable patience, Simon managed to capture spectacular moment's.
To our astonishment, we managed to observe countless lions in a wide variety of actions.
One highlight was witnessing the wildebeest crossing the Mara River. The tension to see whether the animals would all make it to the other bank without being swept away by the current or eaten by a crocodile was enormous. Simon always behaved professionally and respectfully towards the animals and gave them time and space. His knowledge of nature and the animals was fascinating and it was very exciting to listen to him.
Simone is not only a very great guide, he is also an incredibly talented photographer. He always shared the great pictures with us.
Thank you very much for that.
The overnight stays were very nice except for the Tulia Boutique Hotel.
The staff was very friendly and helpful everywhere. We particularly enjoyed our overnight stay at Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp. The food was incredibly tasty and the hot water bottle in bed was a very nice and a thoughtful gesture.
The Kilimanjaro hike with Frank on the last day was also very nice. With a bit of luck, we even got to see Kilimanjaro for a short time with practically no clouds.
We would like to thank the whole team very much and would go on safari with you again at any time. We would be happy to recommend you and of course Simon to others.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Tour at Honest Prices
We had a great experience with Ozon Light Tours. This is a smaller tour company that operates a high touch, high quality, honest business. Booking agent Clinton made us feel welcomed every step of the way and communicated everything. He helped us secure nice accommodations at real prices. Everything was fairly priced and transparent. It was refreshing vs. the quotes we got from other companies.
We had an experience with altitude sickness on Mt. Kilimanjaro and had to come down early. Ozon re-accommodated us for those nights and kept checking in to make sure we were okay.
The safari experience with our Guide Rajab was amazing. He made every effort to answer all of our many questions and he helped us see all of the Big 5 animals. He was the nicest guy imaginable and anyone would be lucky to have him as a guide.
I definitely recommend booking your Tanzania adventure with Ozon Light Tours.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The communication and reliability to be where they said they would be was excellent
Oscar and his staff did a very good job making me feel safe and organised all the time.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was friendly and very helpful! Lambs is very good at spotting the animals!
The moafrika tour was great! It was a great value for being able to see all of the animals that we did. I felt very safe the whole time and it was a blast. Lambs is such a hard worker and you can tell he loves his job.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Always so happy and nice. Full of energy.
Great tour! The tour guides were very accommodating if you want to get closer to an animal or more time taking pictures. I learned so many fun facts about the animals that I can’t wait to share with friends back home. The dinners were amazing. Best food I’ve had in South Africa. The camp ground was very nice. It did not feel like we were in a tent at all. You get comfortable beds, dresser, mirror, carpet, outlet for your plugs, and a fan. Best sleep I’ve gotten since I’ve been in South Africa. It was nicer than any of the hostels we stayed at.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive, considerable and reliable tour operator
It was a wonderful family vacation joining the Rochar’s 9 day program including 7 days safari visiting 4 national reservation parks: Masai Mara, Nakuru Lake, Naivasha Lake, Amboseli, and 2 days relaxing on the beautiful white sand beach in Diani, south of Mombasa city.
All of Rochar’s staff were approachable and friendly, especially the tour planner, Isabella. She nicely arranged the trip for us, considering all the details that let us to see the diversity of Kenya. She was super responsive to our messages, always available for any questions or requests. Our driver, Jackson was a very reliable safari driver. We felt safe in his car. If you’re looking for an aggressive driver, who drives the fastest and squeezes into the lines, he’s not your type.
All the hotels were great except one. The shower water heating system of Penety Amboseli Resort shall be replaced for better customer experience. The hotel manger was fully aware of the issue and said they plan to get it replaced (in all rooms) when the current tourism season is over.
A few tips for those traveling for the first time to Kenya:1) public wifi in hotels may not meet your expectations. Consider to bring portable WiFi or use local SIM cards. 2) US dollars work everywhere in the country. However, you may pay more in US dollars than in local currencies. 3) In general, do not walk outside of your hotel after sunset for your security.
Last but not the least, I highly recommend Rochar Africa Expeditions and Isabella to be your travel planner.
Jeffrey