50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime with abundant wildlife sightings
African Ubuntu Safaris were great to deal with via email. Cuan would always promptly answer all my questions, and I did ask him many questions! The transfers and flights were all arranged to perfection and the guides and drivers that we dealt with, whilst in Africa couldn't do enough to help us out. The safari itself was fantastic and the animals that we saw were amazing, way above our expectations. The balloon flight over the Serengeti and helicopter flight over Victoria Falls were some of the best parts of the holiday.
I would not hesitate to recommend African Ubuntu Safaris to anyone wishing to experience amazing Africa
US
Amazing service, amazing cuisine, amazing everything!
I was at a loss trying to figure out how to plan a low-key (i.e., not thousands of dollars) safari to Kruger, and thankfully came across Shinzelle ... Brandon and Danielle are so friendly, knowledgable, accommodating -- he's an official guide and knows everything about the area; she's an accomplished chef who will make your every evening one to remember (including the outdoor braai and tastes of different parts of South Africa). If you're looking for a one-stop shop (i.e., even from Jo'burg) that promises an amazing experience (or even if you're just looking for help for one aspect of your visit, whether it's a game drive, visit on the Panorama Route, accommodations, etc), look no further. I promise you will not be disappointed.
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Execpt antelopes and giraffies nothing much
The accomodation at baluleni safary lodge was excellant.the staff were very curteous and accomodative .
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tarangire National Park by Tonya Herron
Everything is here. Wonderful first experience of a safari.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Tonya Herron
LOTS of lions and hyenas. We did not get to see the Rhinos
Good preserved wildlife
We took a car and a very professional guide. We have spent all the afternoon in the park and were able to see a lot. We enjoyed the wildlife with our group, if you planned a trip of safari you must be there.
Amazing tour in Nairobi National Park with BigFoot
Amazing tour in Nairobi National Park. The tour its self was incredible, from the national park, seeing lions straight after a hunt, to watching the orphaned elephants play and feed, to feeding giraffes and holding a baby crocodile.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience for my mom and I
This is the only safari I have been on, but we found it to be life changing. The animals, the people, the culture were all more than we could have dreamed of. We felt safe and well cared for by our locally owned guide company and would do it all exactly the same!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good experience, carefully select your safari company
We definitely had a good time on our excursion into the Masai Mara, and were able to observe all kinds of wildlife. Our driver, Peter, was good, and made sure that we were able to see things that many missed. However, our company, African Breeze Tours, stated that there would be a maximum of 6 persons to a vehicle. Ours had seven, and sometimes it became a problem with a space to stand and see. We were scheduled into an ecocamp, and were actually in Rhino camp. I understand that if a place is overbooked, they have to use another location. This one was good, except the power was only on for a few hours a day. I use a powered device for sleeping (apnea) and wasn't able to use it. Another problem with the place is that they wash the utensils and dishes in local cold water, and don't have a way to sterilize them. Some of us, including me, came down with severe intestinal issues. We were always careful to use bottled water for drinking and brushing, so it didn't come from our hygiene...
African Breeze tours wanted cash at the point of departure. I don't hand over many hundreds of dollars to someone on the street. I insisted on credit card, and they finally acquiesced.
If you have a bad back, this may not be an activity for you. I was able to keep mine in check, but it was difficult on the roads, or lack thereof... I wouldn't want Kenya to pave these roads, but perhaps grade them once a year or so...
If we had the agreed maximum number of people, and a more careful cooking/cleaning staff, the trip would have been excellent.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
South Safari Tanzania
We grew up with the lion king, so our expectations for a safari were very high. But they were met, thanks to Grassroots Safaris and its crew! Everything was well setup, we had a blast to every game reserve we visited. We slept well, the food was delicious and everyone was kind. We had the chance to see rare species and to learn about wildlife! Our guide Henry (the Eagle Eye) was very resourceful and well connected with rangers and other guides so that was very helpful to get lucky during the game drives. By far the best and most exciting trip of our life. Definitely worth it!