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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime thanks to Anya and Pembury! Don't even look any further!
I can't stop raving about Anya, Travel Consultant and Pembury Tours! If you are looking to travel to southern Africa for a safari and some rest...look no further! Contact Anya Visser at Pembury Tours and tell her what you want. She will work her magic and create your own personalized tour. The process was so simple. We "faced time"with her so she could hear our requests and any questions we had. When my partner and I arrived in South Africa we were immediately greeted by the transfer driver. We didn't have to do a single thing! I felt like we were being taken care of everywhere we went. Anya gave us some options for hotels. The Naledi Bushcamp for our portion of the actual safari was ...breathtaking! We continued on to Zambia and Zimbabwe to see Victoria Falla and we ended up our trip in Cape Town. Anya...thank you for your dedication, professionalism and attention to detail. You created a once in a lifetime trip that we will never forget! Your love for your profession and country shines through and now you have made us fall in love with your country! We will definitely be returning 5 Stars!!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing Safari
We did the 4 day Safari from Nairobi to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. The game drivers were incredible, we saw the big 5, and we loved our driver, Jeoffry. We got so close to amazing animals. The food also exceeded my expectations. I am vegetarian and found the food to be amazing for me, I always had plenty of choices. The accommodation was also super nice, from the campsite in Masai Mara to the hotel in Nakuru. It was a lot of driving and a lot of traffic but in the end so worth it, I highly recommend. Due to traffic, we weren’t able to do the boat ride on Naivasha but that’s okay.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wonderful
I took the 6 days 5 nights Maasai Mara - Nakuru - Amoboseli. The service was perfect, me and Karibu (Robert) kept in touch before and during. All my questions about were answered within 15-30 minutes via email, I'm quite impressed. Though it was the low season in Kenya but with the enthusiasm and patience of Joseph, the driver, I saw all the big 5 in the first 2 days. Everything went great and smooth, the bed was comfortable enough, the food was delicious, though there were not many options. He even sent me to the border and arranged me the connection to Arusha, Tanzania after the trip, what else I could ask for.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible wildlife
Wildlife, scenery was amazing. The way of life is quite different in Kenya compared to North America, infrastructure often not great but manageable. Food was a lot of fresh fruits and veggies, less meat. Not very much variety in cooking. The people are always nice and helpful (and always selling some souvenir haha), and many people spoke some English which was helpful. Also it is pretty cheap to live/eat/travel in Kenya. I recommend going there for safari and some cultural exploring.
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was more than what i had imagined
The communications were superb they Lucy kept checking up on us everyday which was quite a good gesture. The services where on top of the roof very good services indeed i loved the services. The trip in general as above all my expectations and given a chance i'd do that again and again.The safari tour itself was amazing i got to go to places i've never been before with good and polite service men its a plus.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Experience. Treated Like Family!
I did a 4 day Safari with Tanzania Expeditions in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro national parks. Upon meeting my guide at the airport. I knew this was going to be an incredible experience. The safari vehicle was wicked cool, fully stocked with water and even had a power bar to charge camera batteries WOW. Our guide was awesome, great sense of humour and very knowledgeable. He had over 15 years of experience and was basically a living encyclopedia as he knew absolutely everything about the wildlife and the region. He took us to all of the best spots to see wildlife and we saw everything we had hoped to see and more! This experience was literally a dream come true, and I could not imagine a better company to fulfill this experience with. The bonus of booking with Tanzania Expeditions is taking solace in knowing that I am supporting a local tourism business and by doing so , I am directly helping to feed local families and supporting the local economy. If your still reading this...BOOK IT! You will not be disappointed 100/10 <3
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The BEST trip of our lives ! Outstanding service - outstanding company !!
We had an amazing safari thanks to Daniel and his organising plus his knowledge is unbelievable. This man is the man if you would like to organise a trip to the Masai Mara or any other trip around that area as Daniel has such vast knowledge and really gets stuck in with all the details. He was very helpful, attentive, professional, flexible and able to work with your budget. After many emails we finally decided to go with Transtrek because I found Daniel knowledgeable, approachable and open to anything we would like to do. There was never a "no I can't do that" - this is really unique to Daniel. He researches everything and knows the bush so well. After many emails negotiating price we finally had the perfect itinerary. Daniel listened to what we wanted & delivered accordingly. After a year of planning our trip became a reality and it was by far the BEST trip we have ever had!! We stayed in the Mara for a week. 3 nights at Julia's River Camp, 1 night at Basecamp Wilderness & 2 nights at Basecamp Eagles View. All 3 places we stayed at were amazing, the sounds at night, the Masai, how helpful the staff were & the food. We would highly recommend going with Daniel and you definitely wont be disappointed. He is a caring individual and has his clients best interests at heart. Thank you Daniel for an unforgettable safari in Kenya. We will definitely be back for another trip with you!!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Africa Safari
Absolutely wonderful trip! The tour was from beginning to end very well organized. The company always replied very fast and the informations were reliable. We saw a lot of the country and could enjoy the wildlife. Two unforgettable moments were meeting a rhino while trekking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and spending time with the gorillas in Uganda. They are really worth the visit.
In comparison the trip was affordable and the accommodations were all very fine with really nice food. Best price- performance ratio.
Our guide was extremely friendly and funny, we had a really good time. He was always there for explanations and made everything possible. No wish was unfulfilled.
Thanks again for such a good time!
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful time at Krueger game, but some issues with the logistics
We had a great time in South Africa, really beautiful Country, we had the best Safari we could have with the guide Mr. Lucky Mathebula, we saw see all the big five with him, he was simply the best. The Lodge (accomodation) was really good as well, the owner was a sympathic lady and the food was good.
But on the other hand we had some issues with the Bonnie, the guide that took us from Joanesburg to the Park and back to Joanesburg.
He got late to pick us up in the hotel to get to Krueger so we didn´t have time to have lunch, we had to eat our pizzas on the way to the Park! Also, he didn´t make any effort to be nice when he was joining dinner with us. When returning from the Park to Joanesburg, he drove fast and it was rainning a lot, a lot of accidents on the road, it was really tense.
And to complete, he charged us 300 Rand each to see the Panoramic route, when the offered from Adventour was 250 Rand per person. We felt really disappointed and betrayed.
I explained all the above to Mr. David (my contact at Adventour), he apologysed and said he would make a refund to amend the situation. We are still waiting the refund, his last promise was to make it today.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
When you have a very knowledgeable guide and attentive staff you have an amazing experience!
Our tour of the Okavango Delta was 15 years in the making, having fallen hopelessly in love with Africa after a 2004 guided tour in Kenya and Tanzania. During that trip we spent our non-game viewing time in lodges. This time we wanted to be full-time “in the bush.” Early Kingfisher Safaris guide, Samuel Mopalo, and his attentive staff of 4 made our 2018 trip the most amazing trip ever. There are numerous reasons for this: Sam is a certified Botswana guide with 20 years experience. Botswana guide certification is the gold standard for African safaris guides and his father was a guide before him. He has mastered tracking, identification of over 60 mammals, numerous reptiles and nearly 600 bird species and he loves sharing his knowledge. In addition, Sam is a master wildlife photographer. He knows how to position the vehicle for light and distance resulting in perfect photo opportunities. In short, Sam has mastered the art of safari guide, but perhaps the best thing about Sam’s skills is his ability to take advantage of luck. By that I mean when an opportunity presents itself, he moves on it to present to his guests that unique safari experience. When a lioness walked (roared) near the camp one morning before daybreak he asked that we leave before breakfast to catch up with the cat as the sun was coming up; and we did, long before other guides/tourist, giving us a breathtaking experience, memories and great pictures. This is Africa! The entire 11 days couldn’t have been better and I didn’t even mention Sam’s good natured manner, the superior service from the staff, and the delicious food. In summary, go with the best, go with Early Kingfisher Safaris.