TR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Satisfaction
I had an unforgettable Safari experience with Amazon Adventures. The accomodation, the food & the program was perfectly arranged; service was excellent & people were very friendly. It really was beyond my expectations. I highy recommend to those who are still in the stage of planning :-)
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My favorite part of our 3 week South Africa vacation
Booking with this company was so easy. They were very responsive through email and answered all the many questions I had. The service was great from transfer to the lodge to the safari itself and everything in between. We had one little hiccup, as we requested a private tour but were placed with other travelers on day 3 of our safari. The guides quickly solved the problem and consolidated other groups so we could have the private safari. Our included night at the Outlook Lodge was so much fun. We were there on Christmas night and enjoyed a delightful dinner with fellow travelers. Francois made our night there super enjoyable. I would highly recommend this company to anyone traveling to Kruger.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ethical, knowledgeable and trustworthy!
We thought travelling to Africa for the first time (with an 8 year old) would have been a bit daunting - but we were so fortunate to have found Dusty roads.
I can't say enough about the courteous, patient, personal service we received from Mollel and his team.
Further, the accommodations he works with were equally ethical and professional. Every stop we made (whether it was during the game drive or to stop for the night) things just got better and better! We were consistently enjoying amazing food and excellent amenities for our mid-range budget.
Our guide Emmanuel was well matched with us, as he also had kids our daughters age and helped us to locate over 90 species, including the big 5.
Here's the bottom line - this is a new company building their business based on ethics and trust. They are excellent human beings. We trusted them with our safety for 10 days and I wouldn't hesitate doing it again.
You will be better for having travelled to Tanzania and for meeting these people.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
It was one of my best experience I've ever made. The organzisation of the safari was excellent and the communication as well. Also the suggested lodges were very good. Best of all was the driver (Justus) who explained and answered to every question. If I would plan a safari in Kenya again I would choose shoortravel once again.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exiting safari tour in North Tanzania and Kilimanjaro expedition
African Wildcats organized for a group of nine people a Kilimanjaro Expedition and a safari tour. Both were well organized. The Kilimanjaro expedition was escorted with a professional and very friendly group of Tanzanian guides and porters. Good food, shelter and medical supervision.
With the safari tour we visited four national parks; Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. It was an amazing experience. We saw many big animals and birds. The guides leaded us to the right spots, were enthusiastic and could tell a lot of as well the nature as the culture of Tanzania. They selected for us very good lodges. Among them the Kiboko lodge which is part of a social project and runned by formerly homeless kids.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect adventure safari experience!
My trip to Kenya was superb. The breathtaking landscape and rich wildlife, the people's culture was unimaginable.
It was a great safari and opportunity of meeting people of different cultures. Cats Africa Tours really took care
of us from the start until the end of the trip. Our guide Jack, was very knowledgeable, competent, and caring.
I highly recommend this team!
SA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Impeccable, personalized service; knowledgeable guide; highly recommended
Seven By Far Travel may not offer the lowest price for safaris, but it is definitely worth spending a little extra money to go with them. My guide, Nicholas, arrived at my hotel right on time, and we immediately got underway with our safari. The van that we used was reasonably comfortable. As the week progressed, I discovered how knowledgeable Nicholas is about the local flora and fauna. He also has a knack for locating prime spots to find animals. This was evident when he found a pair of leopards. We were able to get close enough that I was able to get some amazing photos.
The accommodations were pretty good. One word of caution though--a lot of safari camps and lodges do not have electricity 24/7. If you need electricity around the clock, be sure to let Seven By Far know before you go, though the camps are good about accommodating this request, if you use a CPAP, for example.
One of the main things that made Seven By Far especially good was that they are flexible. If you prefer a day-long outing instead of two shorter morning and afternoon outings, they will do that, no problem.
Efficient, personalized, and knowledgeable. I cannot recommend Seven By Far Travel enough!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic guide and chef for a very reasonable cost
We did a budget safari with Shemeji Tours and from the beginning it was incredibly easy to facilitate. Emma was helpful every step of the way. It was helpful being able to pay with a credit card and she arranged all of our lodging (we later found out that the airport would have been a lot cheaper through her, too). The breakfasts and dinners were incredible, even though we camped the entire week. The camp sites were all fine--bring earplugs for the site at the crater. Our guide, Daan, was a blast and made sure that we saw everything on our checklists--even a Serval and python. The company seems to have a package that can meet anyone's budget and our guide really went above and beyond to accommodate everyone.
CA
Unique, stunning scenery with incredible views
We drove through the park on the way to cape point lighthouse. While driving, our guide was taking about how despite the name, he rarely sees zebras around. At that exact moment my husband looked out the window and said "isn't that a zebra right there?" There was a herd of 13 Grevy's Zebra camoflouged into the rocks and fynbos. Amazing sight that we feel lucky to have seen.
The views and scenery are amongst the best anywhere. We could have spent hours watching the clouds form over the ridges and hills, with light playing and mist rolling over the landscape.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip of a lifetime, amazing!!!!! We would highly recommend it to others!
The four different accomodations we stayed at were excellent, very clean! The staff members were very friendly and knowledgeable. With all the food being inclusive, it was fabulous and you could have as much as you wanted. We saw so many animals in their natural habitat, it was really breathtaking !The sunsets were beautiful! And one of our trips to Amboseli National Park was situated at the foot of snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro! What a spectacular sight! The weather was very comfortable and we had no problems with mosquitoes! Of particular note was our individual guide, Erastas. He was extremely accommodating, taking care of all our needs. There were many bathroom stops along the way. There was an 86 year old woman in our jeep and he took extra care to ensure her comfort. It was impressive, He was very well informed regarding the wildlife we observed and he was willing to answer any questions we had. He coordinated well with the other guides to ensure that we got maximum exposure to as many animals as possible. Additionally and perhaps more importantly he was a perfect gentleman and a friendly companion! He is a credit to your organization. Thank you for such a great experience. We will never forget it! And our pictures are awesome!