50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Makgadikgadi Pans National Park by Janette
There are two parts to this area - the Pans itself and the National Park. We spent a night sleeping under the stars in the Pans and it was an awesome experience (organised by Meno a Kwena Tented Camp). We also saw meerkats and no-one else. We then did a safari drive in the national park section. It has the second largest migration of zebra (after the Serengeti) which we could believe as we saw hundreds of them as well as lots of wildebeest, elephants swimming and lions very close. And we hardly saw anyone else. It was a very special place.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Botswana by Janette
There is a huge variety of places to visit such as the Okavango Delta and Makgadikgadi Pans.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant communication, service, best holiday ever AND they give back to the underprivileged! LOVE
Africa had been on my radar for some time but overwhelming once I started looking for a tour, as there were so many companies to choose and not knowing where to start or who to trust, it all became too hard so I gave up.
A friend told me about an ad she saw from Trailblazers Travel so I sent an enquiry off.
Belinda was extremely helpful, we felt completely confident and we signed up. Never having done a group tour I wasn't sure how I'd go, but as friends travelling together to Africa, we thought it would be better travelling with a small group.
From the moment we met with the other people from the group, we knew we had made the right decision. The ages ranged from 40-70 and everyone got on so well, and from the first celebratory wine at the before takeoff, we knew we were in for a treat!
Wow, Africa - what can I say. So many thoughts race to mind and all my expectations were so far exceeded! It was refreshing to come from a place where we have so much, where we are so consumed with every day routines and where most people are losing the ability to think past ourselves, to land in Africa and see and feel the community and the coming together to mend old wounds. Africans are happy, smiling people with music and rhythm deep in their souls.
Africa is romantic but it’s also challenging. It’s compelling, it’s inspirational, it’s confronting and emotive but it is also life changing and beyond this, Africa will inspire you on all sorts of levels.
It’s something you don’t expect when embarking on a holiday but a new, positive outlook on life takes over you and consumes you in a way you didn’t know possible.
What I love about Africa is your eyes will be opened to new ways. Your body quiets and your mind settles. You relax, you see and you listen. But there are no words. It is in the behaviour of the animals that you will hear the unspoken word of forgiveness, family, self sacrifice, grace and justice.
Africa is enriching on so many levels and above all, the animals become the teachers and we become the student of life. Africa is a reconnection back to the land, to your ancestors, to yourself and to all the possibilities you have. It calls you in, it enriches your life and inspires you to greatness.
You must go at least once in your life. You won’t regret it!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
For Gorillas, Chimpanzees and more - Range Land Safaris has it all!
This was our fourth trip to Africa and second trip to Uganda with Morris. Range Land recommended different options for our custom tour and organized our trip just as we expected, communicated to us from Uganda to Los Angeles as needed, and arranged all of the details just as we had hoped for. This was our best trip by far - chimps, gorillas, tree climbing lions and babies of every species from hippos, elephants and giraffe to chimps, gorillas and leopards. Our visits with the Gorillas Doctors, a local school and safari with a park researcher added depth to an amazing trip. The camps were excellent and Range Land took care of all the details. Can't say enough good things about the Range Land team.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Wonderful Adventure without the Planning Hassles!
Breakdown Safaris did an Amazing job of creating a customized trip for our group of 8 friends, a task that I could not imagine doing ourselves! Breakdown Safaris coordinated all the details of transportation, pickups, lodging, etc. In addition, they provided a wealth of information to help us plan what we needed to bring or not bring and what to expect during our trip. The variety of locations we went to – including Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park, Gombe National Park, Iringa, Zanzibar and more was just what we wanted. We enjoyed multiple safari vehicle game drives, river safaris, walking safaris, chimpanzee tracking and even snorkeling . During all of these activities our guides, Fanuel and Kathy and Rashid, were always a Wealth of knowledge and understanding about the flora and fauna, as well as about the culture and traditions of the Tanzanian people. We always seemed to find the animals up close and the most exciting adventures! I would Highly recommend Breakdown Safaris and hope to do another adventure with them in the future. Thank you Fanuel and Kathy,
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent execution by team Chris! The package at Pride inn paradise Mombasa was amazing!
I would not trust anyone else with my holidays other than the 'dealers'themselves!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfectly organised safari in Uganda with excellent guide
We looked for a tailor-made trip to Uganda at a reasonable price. During the booking process, Able safari's was very responsive and came with creative solutions in planning the trip to reflect our (specific) wishes. We thought the price to be very reasonable. The actual trip exceeded our expectations as it was perfectly organised. The accommodations were well-chosen, the full-board package was generous, the driver/guide Abdul was very knowledgeable and friendly, and all ran smoothly. I wholeheartedly recommend Able safaris.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Experience Ever
Booking the safari with African Safari Vision was one of the best experience I ever had. I did 3 days of Safari in Amboseli and Tsavo East. The landscapes are incredible and I am happy to have seen both parks as the landscape varies a lot between these parks. We could see many animals: leopards, lions, hippos, giraffes, buffalos, ienas, zebras, babbuins, elephants, chittas, ostriches and so on. In Amboseli we could also see a leopard eating his prey at only 20m far from us, it was amazing. I accommodated in a lodge, both in Ambsoeli and in Tsavo East, they were very nice and cosy...the service was excellent and very well organized. All the meals were included and the food was tasty and you could eat as much as you want as there was the free buffet. Our drive was always explaining us all animal species we were meeting and he was always very kind, smily and open to explain and providing helpful information and tips regarding my trip in Kenya. I do really recommend such experience to everyone. Thanks Safari Vision, you will always be a precious memory of my life.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip to Namibia was our best holiday ever!
Simon at Native Escapes recommended a fantastic itinerary for our trip to Jo'burg and Namibia. The trip exceeded all our expectations and we would highly recommend it to everyone. We had a one night stop over at the Africa Rock Hotel in Jo'burg which was so welcoming and friendly and when we returned from our trip to Namibia they couldn't do enough for us. Simon arranged a great 5h tour of Jo'burg which gave us a real overview of the city. Our trip to Namibia was very well organised and our guide, Will, was friendly, patient and very knowledgeable about the birds, wildlife and Namibia in general. All aspects of the trip were very well organised and the lodges very welcoming and friendly and all very different. Every day of the trip brought new and exciting adventures, from climbing up a huge sand dune at sunrise, walking through a deep canyon, seeing whales, penguins and dolphins on a boat trip in Walvis Bay, quad biking in the sand dunes near Swakopmund, seeing the rock paintings at Twyfelfontein, visiting a Himba village, seeing the desert adapted elephants, seeing the wildlife in Etosha National Park and finally visiting Afri Cat conservation project for big cats.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Worth every penny!
Tried Felann after reference from a customer.. can't say fantastic enough. The service was extremely personalized, everything was taken care of and best of all loved the follow through on the little details. Please keep this as you grow, you will go places! Mombasa was a whole new experience thanks to you!