AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Welcoming, knowledgeable, down to earth and... Phenomenal!!!
From start to finish the booking and communication with Wildlife Safaris was superb. If we needed any advice they were on hand to provide it.
We were picked on promptly at our hotel by our friendly guide Anthony (Hoppy) and we were on our way in the comfortable and clean vehicle. Hoppy was a fantastic host from the off and explained our route, expected stops along the way and rough arrival time into Sabie River Bush Lodge. His banter is pretty good too, so be sure to have a laugh and a joke with him. It's a fairly long drive, but the time passes quickly as there is so much to look at and a good amount of information to take in.
When we arrived at the first lodge we were not disappointed! Although not a 5 star resort, it had everything you could possibly need and was clean and comfortable. A real treat was sitting by the river with our feet up watching a herd of Elephants grazing right on the opposite bank... The perfect start. Dinner at Sabie was delicious and would cater to both carnivores and vegetarians alike, with a fantastic spread of international food and local delicacies.
The next morning we had a quick breakfast and headed to check in at Skakuza Camp and pick up the truck. Even on our short drive from Kruger gate to the camp we were treated to an abundance of wildlife, including 2 of the "Big 5", it was just the beginning . Once we got through a seamless check in we jumped straight into the truck to start our game drives. To explain the experience would take some talented writing, so all i will say is.... WOW!!! Needless to say we witnessed the "Big 5" and more within our first 2 drives! Once again Hoppy was on hand to impart knowledge about all the species we spotted, and he's happy to answer any question.
The camp itself is very basic, but has everything you require. In our eyes the idea of being on safari didn't require luxury so it was perfect, but if you like a bit of pampering you might prefer different accommodation. They are currently building a new hotel within the camp, once that is completed i'm sure it will be a great place to stay.
Breakfast, lunches and dinners are all included and they were, as expected, fantastic! The steaks are a must try, some of the best I've ever eaten. There's no chance of going hungry!
To summarise, we had the experience of a lifetime and we owe a lot of that to our guide, he helped to make a memory that will stay with us for a lifetime! No matter how much explanation i could've written, this is one thing people just need to do in their lives! Thank you Wildlife Safaris for a PHENOMENAL trip!
We'll be back!
SK
Great safari car and friendly driver. Reasonable proces for Akagera Day trip. Highly recomnended.
Great servise, communication. Price was friendly.
DE
Amazing experience!
Everything run very smoothly and up to our expectations. Although the journey to get to Mahale was long, it was worth it. The car drive was longer than we expected and the boat drive shorter but our driver James drove very safely and was very experienced driver. Djambo was the perfect cook and very attentive to our needs. Most importantly everybody we got in contact with on our journey was extremely friendly and open!
The camp Mango Bandas was really nice, too. The rooms are spacious and clean and also the community space was really nice and spacious and even offered wifi. We had two very knowledgeable guides (Hussein and Merry) who took us chimp trekking.
It was one of the most amazing experiences to observe chimps in their natural habitat!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Guided Victoria Falls Tour, Zambezi River Cruise, Airport Transfer
It was excellent service from booking of tours to following up after the tours.
We can recommend to anyone if require tours&transport in Zimbabwe.
Thank you so much for the great service!
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Visiting both sides of Vic Falls
The airport pick up and drop off were spot on. The tour of both sides of the Falls went so smoothly. Well done.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful Mount Kilimanjaro experience with Suricata Safaris.
It was an amazing experience climbing Kilimanjaro with suricata Safaris. We were welcomed by Hilary at the airport, and driven to our accommodations for the night. On the day we began our climbing, we were met by a team of 21 people to help us with our 6 days Machame route. These men would eventually become more than just our care takers. They are a group of people with pioneering spirits and adventurous outlook on life. We all made it because of these guys, they catered to every need, they hauled our bags up and down the mountain, they were at our beckon calls when needed and most importantly, they were never without smiles on their faces. Kilimanjaro is tough, but these group of guys made us believe we could do it and we did. They never left our sides and they were there on the day we departed after completing the Uhuru Peak. There is a difference between the Suricata Safari team and others on the mountain, but that is something you have to see for yourself. I absolutely recommend you go with Suricata Safaris for you Kilimanjaro adventure.
NZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience
We did the 10 day Northern Migration tour. This was our first trip to Africa and Kilidove proved to be a perfect choice for our Safari. Everything flowed smoothly, from my first contact with George to book the tour until our farewell to Max at the airport. Our guide, Joshua, was personable, knowledgeable and excellent at finding animals. We saw two herds of wildebeest cross the river and also saw a large number of other species, averaging 30+ different species per day. Joshua was a very good driver and we felt safe with him at all times. The accommodation and meals were all of high quality. The vehicle was comfortable and we had no mechanical issues despite the challenging terrain. Our Safari exceeded our expectations and we would not hesitate to use Kilidove again.
US
The Safari with Easy Travel was one of the best life experiences I've had in Tanzania
I did the classic 7-day safari with my family and from the get go to the end, every single aspect of the trip was exceptional. Our sales agent Maryam provided excellent customer service and was available to assist with our needs 24/7. She made sure we all had a wonderful and carefree time. Next our tour guide and safari driver Thomas Chongore was the most phenomenal human being, with a breathtaking amount of knowledge and energy. He went above and beyond every day to make sure we saw the things we wanted to see, and if any problems came up he was ready to change the schedule according to our needs. It was so fantastic to meet Thomas and learn an incredible amount in a few short days - will not be able to thank him and Maryam enough for giving my family this wonderful experience in Tanzania.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari in Uganda
I have had a memorable experience while on a safari in Uganda, my focus was on chimpanzee but my tour operators and ground handlers advised l incorporate it with a safari, I did the chimpanzee in
Kibaale and the drove toward the northern part of Uganda for safari in
Murchison falls, the park is vast with all the big game and it was memorable to see the Murchison falls..., it was spectacular to be in the wild,
Thank you iconic travel services, I really enjoyed my sole trip in Africa
CN
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was an amazing experience and definitely unforgettable!
The guide, people of the company, the service, the safari...Everything is way better than my expectation:)