50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded our expectations
We booked a bespoke safari experience through Nature excursion safaris and Castor Floridy provided excellent communication organising every detail of our safari and always giving prompt replies to any queries. We have just finished our amazing safari . We arrived in Nairobi and started with two days in Masai Mara we then travelled to the Serengeti where we met Castor to continue our adventure including Ngorongoro crater and also a cultural tour of local villages. He looked after us very well,our booked accommodation was great. The safari was outstanding seeing many animals and Castor was a fantastic guide searching and getting us close to animals. The roads are quite bad but Castor was a brilliant driver and we felt very safe. I would not hesitate to recommend Castor and Nature Excusions ,this was a bucket list trip for us and ticked all the boxes.Thank you Castor
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top-notch professionals in every way. We hit the jackpot with Lion King Adventures
I have wanted to go on a safari since I was a child watching documentaries. I could not be happier with my lifelong dream becoming a reality with Lion King Adventures. Rose was so helpful with the itinerary and all our questions, and then on day 1 of our 9-day safari, our guide Fred Elias picked us up at the airstrip in Northern Serengeti and we hit the jackpot. I cannot imagine anyone doing a better job than Fred as a guide. He can read the movements of the animals and anticipate what's about to happen, and get the jeep into the perfect spot for fantastic photos (and watching) all while explaining the animal behavior to us. Spending 9 days together with Fred E was very special. I am in awe of his work as a guide (and as a great person) which translates into a life-changing experience for anyone who is fortunate enough to experience a safari with Fred Elias as their guide. He has 20 years of experience as a guide in TZ. In fact, we spoke to other safari goers who had very different experiences in the same locations, on the same day as us - that speaks volumes to our experience with our guide.
Every day was different with new experiences.
Lion King does a wonderful job of choosing great accommodations, and taking care of every detail along the way. A 5 star experience from start to finish!
A trip to Zanzibar first to get over jet lag before starting the safari, and then a few days at the end to explore Stone Town and visit a spice farm rounded out our dream vacation perfectly.
I've been recommending LKA and Fred Elias to all my friends who are interested in going on a safari.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
All organized
The first day we did the Chobe sunset cruise and it was great.
The second day we did the Chobe cruise in the morning and the 4x4 in the afternoon. In my opinion, there was not enough time on both tours so I recommend investing an extra day in a full day 4x4.
The third day we did a full day 4x4 and it was extraordinary.
The fourth day the transfer to all the sites of Victoria Falls was smooth sailing. Both the zip line, seeing the park, the helicopter and the sunset cruise were great.
The fifth day Devils Pool was an unforgettable experience but the transfer was a disaster. Only this transfer needs to be improved.
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ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari 365 is a remarkable tour operator and only provide the best in every aspect.
I recenlty completed a 10 day Safari in Tanzania with my family organized by Safari 365 and I cannot recommend them enough. The itinerary that Zannon put together was well planned and executed from start to finish. If we had to shorten our trip, it would have been very difficult to decide which area to eliminate. Each safari park offered an unforgetable adventure.
Logistics were perfectly organized that allowed us to relax without worrying in all the details. The accomodations were excellent and provided us different experience. Our favorite was Simbavati Grumeti; the service, people, food, ambiance were extra ordinary.
Trevor Stoutz of Safari 365 was available for us the whole time, he was professional, responsive patiently answering all our inquiries and went out of his way to assist on everything including handling our delayed luggage, made sure it was tracked down and delivered to our lodge.
Our guides (Mudy and Ronald) were the best. They had deep knowledge on the area, the animals and with great communication skills which made our safari experience exceptional. I like how both guides tried to involve our girls who are 11 and 14 years old. I also want to thank Safari 365 for putting something together to celebrate our daughter's birthday. Almost each accomodation had something arranged for her.
I am already thinking of our next Safari trip and would definetely do it again with Safari 365. They have made our first Safari experience one-of-a-kind.
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great 5 day safari experience from start to end with our guide Sebastian
e had the greatest safari experience during our 5-day safari in Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru with our guide, Sebastian. We got to see every animal we wanted to see. Sebastian was a great guide; he answered all of our questions with knowledge, stopped for all the animals we wanted to photograph, and waited patiently. Every day, we got to decide what we wanted to do and how long we wanted to be on a game drive. Sebastian gave recommendations, but we got to make the final decision on the timetable for each day. He was a very nice and professional guide, so if you book through Apodiformes, you should ask for Sebastian. :)
Also, communication with the office prior to the safari was very good, so thanks to Fredrick for that. Highly recommended service provider! :)
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing! 10/10!!
We did a 4 day safari and couldn't ask for a better experience. We were lucky to have Johny as a guide who was incredible in all ways. He made sure everything went smoothly and went out of his way to make sure we got to see all the animals up close and always found the best angles for the pictures. Can really recommend going with Jocky tours and with Johny as your guide you will never regret it. It was truly an incredible experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Robert was extremely thorough and dedicated to make sure I had the best experience possible.
My safari curated by Robert more than exceeded all my expectations, and I can't recommend it enough! From seamless airport transfers to an incredible experience at Tarangire National Park, my guide, Jakob, was incredibly knowledgeable but also kind and engaging. He made the entire experience fun and educational. I was lucky to see various animals, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras. Jakob had an amazing ability to spot wildlife from a distance and shared fascinating insights about each species we encountered.
I was very comfortable, and I appreciated the personalized experience. Jakob also ensured I had plenty of opportunities to take photos of the breathtaking landscape, and the close encounters with the animals felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Deoadventures Safari was truly phenomenal, and I left with memories that will last a lifetime. If you're looking for an unforgettable adventure with a guide who genuinely cares about making your experience special, this is the safari to choose!
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
VACATION OF A LIFETIME
We have just returned having spent a month in South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe. We first connected with Kerry Ririe at Pembury Tours in 2019 - however Covid happened and all was delayed till July 2024. Fortunately Kerry was still available and instrumental in updating our Dream
Trip. Kerry organized all our Safaris, all accommodation's, flights, transfers, car rentals and even the entertainment. All keeping within our budget! And to our complete surprise she even credited us with monies lost from cancelling our trip in 2020. She was amazing. 5 star plus service - always available, by phone, WhatsAPP, or email. She was extremely attentive to all details, our wishes and questions. Concerns were
always easily resolved and her many suggestions were invaluable. Kerry customized an amazing itinerary for us which worked seamlessly. In hindsight I would NOT change anything. Kerry at Pembury Tours was exceptional. Most importantly she was truly interested that we have our VACATION OF A LIFETIME. We definitely did. Thank you Kerry from Michael, Franca and Julien! (We hope to use her services again)
The Gardners
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional
Johannesburg and Soweto tour well organized. Everything in time
DE
20-35 years of age
Professional Tourguide
Very interesting with lots of impressions. Thanks to our guide Sello