20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing trip that exceeded our expectations!
We only had 1 week in Tanzania and just 2 months to plan so we wanted to make sure that we can get the most out of our time there. Remsi was an invaluable help in the planning stage, giving reliable and truthful information and offering some advice where we were a bit in doubt as to what would be best to see. The result was a well-rounded trip where we had an amazing safari, we got to trek up Kilimanjaro and we also got to spend time with real bushmen and participate in some of their activities. We even had local guides congratulating us for our choices and we need to pass half of that on to Remsi. All the people we've met from the agency were really nice and very good at their jobs. We had Peter as a guide - the man is truly something, he knows so much about the animals' behaviour so he can spot them anywhere, he also gave us a lot of information about their habits and instincts and he has such a great personality. I feel I've learned more from him in 6 days than I've learned in years about wild life. We also met Peter the chef when we went to Lake Eyasi to meet the Hadzabe - we didn't expect to actually have a cook with us while we were camping but there he was and we had a few very tasty 3 course meals. As for Kilimanjaro we had Libert, a very experienced guide who also certified for medical emergencies - he even brought mountain sticks as we didn't have any. Remsi was calling our guide everyday to make sure that everything was all right and sometimes he was even requesting to speak with us to check if we needed anything. We even met him the last day and spent some quality time over dinner and from what we could tell he makes sure he meets all the clients and gets some real feed-back ASAP. No wonder all the team was chosen impeccably and we knew what to expect every step of the way. We had other 6 days in Zanzibar just after that and we wanted to organise them ourselves but Remsi asked if he could help and he gave us much better deals on the hotels that we found via Trip Advisor. We really had the time of our lives on the trip and we are looking forward to coming back! We wish all of you to enjoy your trips at least as much as we did!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience - went above and beyond our expectations!
I contacted a few companies regarding a safari in Medikwe for myself and my husband - first time safari goers. Kerry from Pembury stood out from the start with her helpful attitude and clear explanations. From start to finish she organised everything and it was incredibly smooth, not one glitch and everything exceeded our expectations. We hope to return to Africa and will most certainly be asking Kerry to organise our next trip. Interestingly, the price we paid was extremely competitive and in some
cases significantly cheaper than I could have booked myself through discount booking sites - they obviously have some great contacts!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfectly organised trip to Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Kerry from Pembury Tours organised a four days trip to Sabi Sands Game Reserve for me, I stayed at the Inyati Lodge, which is a wonderful place to be. I had a great time, the game drives with Matthew and Nelson have been a mindblowing experience. It truly is one of the last paradises on earth. Thank you so much Kerry for the perfect organisation and many many thanks to the Inyati team for creating an unforgetteable trip for me to Sabi Sands.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Kenya Safari
We, a family of 4 had am amazing safari through 5 Kenya Parks, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara and Amboseli. We saw lots of animals than we expected. The Driverguide was knowledgeable, humble and always ready to answer all our questions(a moving encyclopedia). The accommodations in the parks were very good. I can only say Thank You African Servalcat Safaris and we will travel with you next year to cover the rest of the Parks we have not seen this time !
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Friendly local expertise at your fingertips!
We have just returned from a 10-day trip to South Africa visiting two amazing Safari Camps in Timbavati and Klaserie private game reserves. Before booking I phoned Natasha at Sun Safaris to explain what I wanted to do and also the type of experience that I was looking for. I have been on many Safaris throughout the world and wanted to avoid the mass tourism feel of some lodges.
She immediately suggested that we went to a private camp as these accommodate fewer guests at any one time giving you a much more personal experience.
We finally settled on two, Shindzela and nTambo tree camps, which proved to be a perfect combination. Natasha also organised transfers to and from the airport, and between camps so that we could have a hassle-free trip. We had an amazing time, and I cannot thank Natasha enough for her help during planning and booking. We hope to return once more soon and will certainly call Sun Safaris again.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari and beach holiday in Zanzibar!
We booked a safari and beach stay in Zanzibar with East Africa Wild Adventures, and it was the best vacation we could imagine!
East Africa did an incredible job with the organization of our vacation. They prepared a great itinerary, and they made a great selection of accommodations. When we arrived in Tanzania, we were very well welcomed by the local team. Our guide was very nice, friendly, very knowledgeable on animals and wildlife, and he was speaking English very well. We were really impressed and really liked him!
We visited Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. We saw a lot of animals (including the big five, giraffe, zebras, monkeys, etc.), and our guide did all he could to find the animals and get closer to them. The accommodations that East Africa had recommended (Serena and Kati Kati tented camp) for our stay were simply beyond our expectations!
East Africa had also arranged our stay to Zanzibar after the safari. They had prepared our return to the airport, our flight to Zanzibar, our transfers on the island and our stay at the Royal Zanzibar Resort. We had absolutely nothing else to book or do, they had already taken care of everything! Everything went smoothly, and we were really happy that everything had been arranged and that we did not have to mind anything except to enjoy our vacations!
Overall, we were extremely satisfied with East Africa! Always available, very knowledgeable, and the price was very competitive! We would recommend it to everyone who wants to travel to Tanzania for a safari or beach stay!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Cape Town, Safari & Victoria Falls
Wonderfully planned trip. Everything went smoothly in terms of transitioning to different accommodations! Best trip ever!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A beautiful Safari throughout Botswanna and Namibia- First Trip to Africa
This was my first trip to Africa and Criss Cross Namibia was wonderful from the get go. Travelling with a friend who had travelled with Thinus before, made booking with Criss Cross Namibia a must. Thinus is a wonderful guide with a wealth of local knowledge throughout not only Namibia but Botswanna as well. I instantly felt comfortable with Thinus as our guide and looked forward to our time with him. From Chobe National Park, to the Okavango Delta, through Etosha national park, Twyfelfontein to the coastal Swakopmund in Namibia Thinus made me feel safe and cared for. I highly recommend using Criss Cross Namibia for any Africa trips!!!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A magical place, primordial!
Visit the park's Serengeti is a bit like leaving for a few days the entire world and immerse themselves in Eden. Yes, this is my idea of paradise. I loved everything about this park, from stunning landscapes to wildlife.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An excellent experience
We are a UK couple who travel as frequently as possible and just to start we need to admit our bias, as this was our third trip to Africa with ATI, and it will not be our last. Each trip they have delivered more than expected or requested and to date our travels with ATI include, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Namibia! They share their vast knowledge and experience to ensure you achieve a really interesting itinerary, and from our perspective, excellent accommodation.
Our most recent trip in May/June 15 was definitely the most challenging, as we were taking three elderly family members, (75-85) who had never been to Africa before and they wanted the full experience in non-malarial Namibia. Mureal organised a fly drive trip which combined Namibia’s fantastic scenery (Fish River Canyon and the Soussousvlei dunes) with some amazing wildlife viewing, and she ensured that the lodges we visited were aware of our group’s restricted mobility.
We stayed at some exceptional lodges and good old Cornerstone at Swakupmund and when we did have a problem Mureal was able to resolve our issues, contactable on the ATI mobile we were given at the outset. She came up trumps when my mother had an accident and needed a wheelchair for the last part of the trip. We mention Mureal because as our contact she was fantastic, even down to helping organise restaurants and where to go for the best biltong, but as she graciously says, she is just one of the excellent, ATI team.
Apologies for being overly effusive but sometimes exceptionally good service needs to be recognised and our views are based on three great experiences, which has to be more than luck. Thanks to Mureal and all at ATI – we can now boast to have not only seen the desert elephants but also a black rhino in the wild, as well as in Erindi.
Many thanks ATI.