RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 best days in Mara
I took the 3 days safari as a solo traveler. Met new clients from different parts of the world which is amazing. Maggie really helped make me comfortable and assured me i will not be bored at all. I got value for my money as Lenchada camp is great , food is super and the rooms are awesome not the tents i expected . The Reserve is very rich with wildlife and we were lucky to see all the big 5.Our driver Lorenzo was exemplary and make our safari a memorable one .
I recommend Bison Safaris to travelers to Kenya .
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best close mountain gorilla experience - wonderful tour company, great driver/guide
They do what they promise! Driver was on time to pick us up, patient and a safe driver (all things not typical in Africa). His name is Joseph Kalanzi, but the tour company is so professional that I am sure their other drivers are also good. Booking with them was easy, the price was fair and accommodation in the park excellent. Technically, they call it a 'camp' (Broadbill Forest Camp) but it is more like a lodge. Hot water, good food, attentive customer service. In short, Encounter Africa really understands what is important to Europeans. So an excellent experience and of course the highlight of it all....the gorillas. Amazing experience getting so close. They are so friendly and calm.
QA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Awesome Safari
Amazing safari we had , Best rates ,great service and outstanding customer service assistance .
Go for Bison safaris to experience the best safari in Kenya .
Well done Bison safaris
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
amazing everything perfect
Thank you for this wonderful experience! everything perfect organized in every detail! You deserve so many customers! safari I had made several, but nothing compared to this! thanks to the perfect guide Said! See you soon!
NP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
amazing and friendly
Was an incredible and unforgettable experience.
Is a professional company and meet your needs with promptness and efficiency.
I loved the place where we sleep. Was a very charming and comfortable tent with bathroom and hot water for the bath. It was a truly unforgettable experience.
I recommend this company and if I go back to kenya I will certainly do other tours with them again.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip to Sabi Sands( Kruger) and Victoria Falls
Laurette at Pembury helped us in planning our trip to Kruger for Safari Viewings and on to Victoria Falls . It has been one of our most enjoyable trips so far ! Pick ups and transfer from the airports were very well coordinated , accommodations were superb, and Laurette even suggested activities we would not have thought of on our own. She was always very easy to get hold of via emails and very responsive to our queries.
I would recommend them for your Safari bookings without any hesitations
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our day was like a dream!
My daughter and I were given our safari in Tarangire National Park as a gift and are so thankful that Tai Adventures was our tour operator! We saw giraffes, zebras, elephants, waterbuck, water buffalo, impalas, warthogs, male and female lions, babboons, monkeys, mongooses, ostriches, a variety of smaller birds, and beautiful plants and trees. The animals crossed the road directly in front of our vehicle a number of times as we took pictures! All the animals had babies, so it was an ideal time to go. Danny Boy, our guide, answered our questions about the wildlife with knowledge and skill. He made our day fun, laughing and visiting with us, and waited patiently during our lengthy stops for photography. When we ate lunch, he never left us alone so that we were safe from the thieving monkeys. Many other tourists were not so blessed! This is a company that gives its best so that you will have the best possible safari experience as you enjoy the beauty of God's creation!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and Personable operators, compass are Fantastic!
It is no wonder that Darren and Kate have so many 5 star reviews. After contacting 4 tour operators, compass Odyssey stood out from the others by a mile. They were prompt, professional, and personable, and I could tell that they genuinely got a kick out of organising safari's and making sure their clients have a great trip.
My trip from Johannessburg to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana was planned to perfection and I didn't need to worry about a thing. The guides and lodges selected by Compass were amazing and their local knowledge was invaluable.
Following my safari, Darren stayed in touch with me during my remaining 2 weeks in Africa and offered me great advice on locations for me to see, and contacts of his for places for me to stay, the service offered by compass went far and beyond my expectations. These guys really are the best.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Pilanesberg Game Reserve by noel
Some unique wildlife to be seen here, including Brown Hyena.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Awesome
This National Park, I would rate as the 3rd best National Park in South Africa, (after Kruger Park and Pilansberg National Park), in terms of the wildlife on offer, despite that it is larger in size than Pilansberg. Located a mere 70 Kilometers from Port Elizabeth,(which itself is a wonderful tourist destination) it offers opportunities for day visits as well as extended stays in camps. I did the former option.
Security
Travelling is safe and secure, with one entrance a few kilometers from the National highway. This entrance however includes an extensive section of dirt road once you enter the Park. An alternative and more scenic route to the main entrance of the Park involves travelling through countryside and small towns. Inside the Park, security was excellent, with the presence of Rangers frequently seen.
Game
The Game in the Park is wonderful, diverse and appreciable. Opportunities for photography is excellent (from macro/insect to landscapes). The Park offers the Big 5 (Buffalo, Elephant, Leopard, Lion and Rhino), as well as a Marine section (which I did not experience) but which can be arranged. I have seen Lion on all 3 occasions I visited the Park. Only Leopard eluded me. I also saw my first Black Rhino in this Park. But it is the elephants that are the main attraction and any lover of these wonderful animals will not be disappointed. From lone bulls to herds in excess of 50 have been sighted. These have afforded the most wonderful photographic opportunities, especially the young calves. One of the most amazing experiences for me is the close proximity to these animals which you are able to enjoy in Addo.
Several other carnivores have been seen, notably Jackal, which has at times reached epidemic proportions and have had to be culled. Hyena, Caracal and Mongoose have been sighted. One highlight for me was a clan of Suricate (Meerkat) on the move. I also saw 2 male Cheetah, but I have been advised that these were “rogue” animals that escaped from a neighbouring reserve.
Herbivores are well represented, except for the Giraffe, and include magnificent Kudu, Red Hartebeest, Zebra, Warthogs, several smaller antelope. I enjoyed an abundance of Tortoise; primates were represented by the Chacma Baboon and Vervet Monkeys. Addo is home to a unique Dung beetle, the flightless beetle, a wonder to watch.
Bird life is a photographer’s dream, and formed part of the reason for me to visit this Park as a bird lover, and I was not disappointed, and saw several birds for the first time, some of which are endemic to this area. Included are several Raptors, flocks of Ostriches, Sunbirds, Black headed Heron. The latter I watched for half an hour as it caught 3 Lizards in quick succession to my complete and utter delight. I also saw a pair of Stanleys Bastards.
Travel in the Park.
Roads in the Park are very good and well maintained, with part tarred roads, and part dirt roads.
Scenery
Wonderful scenery abounds, with several spots where I was allowed to get out of my vehicle and enjoy vistas, some with benches where you can spend hours enjoying the view and wildlife. As a photographer, this was an added bonus to my visit.
Ambiance and experience
All my visits to the Park have been wonderful experiences, rejuvenating and calming. In my experience it is not as crowded as Kruger. Overall the weather was good. Interactions with Rangers was always pleasant, a reassuring presence. The restaurant in the main camp served excellent meals, though I opted for take-away meals, preferring to sit at a dam to enjoy both a meal and wildlife. Satisfying from both a wildlife and experience point of view is how I describe my experience, and will gladly visit here again. My only regret is that I have not yet stayed overnight in the Park, which I am sure will enhance my experience.
