NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
No care in the world
I have had an amazing time traveling with Ruan and Federica. They take care of everything and make sure that you have the best trip and experiences. Ruan drove us safely to our destinations and Federica took care of all the administration and arrangements. Both cook dinners that still make my mouth water when I think about it.
DK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour operator, great guides
Mmilo Tours organized a Safari tour to Pilanesberg Park where we stayed at Bakubung Bush Lodge. Our private guide picked us up at our hotel in Pretoria. In the car on the way to Pilanesberg we learned a lot about South Africa, the Safari park and the animals, so when we arrived to the park we were well prepared. The hours we spent together in the car we learned much more. The guide was enthusiastic and very well prepared.
Bakubung Bush Lodge is an excellent place to stay. We wish we would have more time, we could easily have spent one more night.
The last day our guide drove us to our hotel in Johannesburg.
Everyting arranged by Mmilo Tours was well organized, accommodation suggested by them was excellent choices.
Highly recommended
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wounderful experience
Thank you and congratulations to the World Escapes team.
Mr Matano, I hope you found a mobile that works! A very special thought for our guide in Kenya, Siraj, who was very attentive and left a great memory to the children.
Thanks also to our guide in Tanzania, Charles who has very good driving skills and a good knowledge of the parks.
The 2 week program between Nairobi parks and amboseli in Kenya, the Ngorongoro crater and Tanrangiré parks, Lake Manyara and then departure for Zanzibar was carried out according to schedule.
Hello to Benedict who accompanied us during our last two transfers.
I recommend World Escapes Travel Ltd, both for the quality of the advice and the choice of the course and accommodation that for 100% respect of the program.
J David, Hélène and the 4 small rafikis.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Travelling is not being alone, but shared with people as passionate about travel too
Please read until the end, this guy will either become part of your experience or step outside so you have a unique experience. I feel I have to start by apologising to everyone who has looked for a Guide in South Africa to help plan a holiday of a lifetime-especially if you have chosen someone other than Matthew Grace of TheAfricanSafariGuru in the past 2 weeks, my apology stands. That’s how long it has taken me to come back to reality following a holiday involving Matt and TheAfricanSafariGuru. Another saying (in the UK) is to follow your ‘gut’ feeling. That’s what we did in booking this excellent guy, it’s been 2 weeks of still living the experience, so these comments are as fresh as though they happened yesterday. With holidays of a lifetime one can spend a fortune or be restricted to a budget (like us). Whichever way Matt’s input of experiences, contacts, knowledge of his native land and sheer personality are worth every penny, dollar rand or whatever currency you live with.
To start with Matt keeps in regular contact with you throughout the booking, whether like us you contact him months in advance or a shorter time scale. He always takes your ideas/requests/wishes into account alongside offering great ideas himself. If you’re not sure what you want, with his variety of suggestions between you, you soon develop a plan. Matt dedicates himself to that personal special service we all look for in a creative relationship.
TheAfricanSafariGuru helped with suggesting flights to fit in with our schedule’s, offered suggestions on where to stay at each point of our journey and listened to our own preferences. Take Cape Town, we looked at Matt’s suggestions of places to stay, of which he had carefully chosen of varying kinds. He had chosen hotel’s on the V & A Waterfront, self-catering apartments along the beaches, small beach hotels and Guest Houses. We also did our research and came up with our options. Matt took time to check on reviews of these places, recommending through his findings. We stayed in a guest house chosen by us, Matt took care of transport to and from the airport. He professionally respected we wanted this time on our own, contacting us only at times of priority.
A similar situation happened in choosing the Safari, now this is well in Matt’s zone. We looked around too, choosing a smaller National Park. Matt once again arranged everything, from airport pick up, Lodges to stay were recommended by him, he also offered suggestions to add to our itinerary. Hence we went on an estuary cruise to see Hippo’s and Crocs, to visit a Zulu Reserve, a Cheetah project before heading to the Safari. Matt ensured that we would be safe, accompanying us on most days, divulging his vast knowledge of areas around.
Once at the Safari, Matt left us in their capable hands, having provided us with a detailed itinerary of our 4 days on safari.
Matt has opportunities to cover every pocket, he always delivers. A great example of this, is when my son got in touch with Matt to suggest and arrange a special birthday surprise from my family. My son knew he wanted a Hot Air Balloon experience, not knowing the logistics of it. Speaking with Matt, together a place was picked taking into account where we would be on our travelling holiday. It was superb. Not only was I proud of my family for personal reasons, but Matt excelled in not only keeping a secret, but also in executing in style a very important moment for me and the family.
Likewise, I asked him to arrange a horse riding experience, again although he had not had such a request in the particular area we were staying, he checked out Harties Horse Trials. Again, a fab choice for a wonderful experience, well beyond my expectations.
I truly believe Matthew Grace of TheAfricanSafariGuru can turn ideas and suggestions into excellent beyond experience adventures. Never mind 5 stars, this is beyond scoring, he is the tops for us.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ultimate bucket list trip - Amazing Safari with Amazing Memories
After receiving quotes from other safari operators, We decided to choose Amazing Memories Safari's and I am happy to say we wasn't disappointed. We did a 2 night/3 day safari staying at the Keekorok Lodge which was a fantastic Hotel inside the Mara. We were picked up from our hotel in Nairobi by our driver/guide Dan who was very knowledgable and knew the best places to spot the big 5. We were also lucky enough to see a Cheetah hunt and kill an Impala right in front of our eyes. We also decided to include an early morning Hot Air Ballon ride over the park which was incredible. We even managed to fit in a trip to Lake Navaisha on the final day back to Nairobi. Anne impressed with her efficiency and made the whole booking process very easy, from first contact through to payment. I can highly recommend Amazing Memories Safaris.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great. Never disappoints.
They plan your holiday as you instruct them to do.
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfectly arranged safari to Samburu, giving me the adventure I always dreamed about
Lorna Safaris provided me with detailed and correct information regarding different options for my safari when I first contacted them. They always replied to my many inquiries via mail promptly, making me feel that they were seriously interested in giving me the safari I was looking for. They also continously updated me when they had to make minor changes in terms of the route and lodging. Lorna Safaris arranged my whole stay in Kenya (1 week at Diani beach, 3 days in Nairobi and a 4day safari to Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru national park and Samburu/Buffalo Springs/Shaba national reserve) and all parts of the arrangement worked perfectly: transfers to my hotels, the choice of hotels, the driver/guide in Nairobi and during my safari etc. I was especially impressed by the fact that everything was so well prepared and organized. The time allocated for travel on the road, game-driving in the parks, relaxing at the hotel etc. was very well balanced. Lorna Safaris even made sure that there was enough time and flexibility for me to do and see what I wanted. For example, when I wanted to see a bit of the landscape outside of Samburu national reserve, the driver/guide happily made room for that. And when passing a river during that detour, we saw that a camel herder was watering his many camels. The driver then made a stop and arranged so that we could talk to the herder and I was even offered fresh camel milk! In my case, I was not looking for the cheapest Safari option possible, but rather a special experience for a reasonable price. And Lorna Safaris really lived up to that expectation!
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing tours combined with excellent service
I had booked both gorilla trekking and climbing the volcano, and can recommend both of these once in a lifetime experiences. The tours were professionally organized, I received clear and detailed offers and from the beginning Adili, Ubuntu's founder, was available to answer all the questions I had. Crossing the border from Rwanda and on Congo's side all arrangements were done so that I felt that I was being taken care of and in many cases Adili was personally guiding me between the two treks. The tour guide Roger is very knowledgeable and speaks perfect English, which is a great plus as many have stronger French. The both tours exceeded my expectations and are just something that you have to experience yourself as you can't describe the feeling when you have walked in a forest and then suddenly two young gorillas appear but continue their play, or having climbed up the volcano the whole day and then reaching the top to find a sizzling and foggy view straight from the Lord of the Rings movies.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Eastern Vacations organised our company retreat to Diani South Coast. They are friendly efficient.
Oh , they are the very best. Our trip was flawless. Somehow they are able to think about everything in advance. I highly recommend them.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was one of the most memorable tour very friendly and informative with a lot of experience
Our Church group from USA has been using this tour company since 2016 and 2017 and have to use it again in future It is one of the best .Their services are excellent . I highly recommend them to any one who wishes to visit and tour the country They are knowlegable well informed honest with a lot of integrity .The Safari tour was phenomenal