50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
11 Day Gorilla, Game and Chimpanzee Safari
Chris at Encounter Africa Safaris was very professional and prompt in all correspondence.
Silas, our guide and driver, was a reliable and safe driver. He spotted the African Big 5 and many birds and a few surprises along the way.
Highly recommended.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
See everything you expect to on a Safari. Absolutely Spectacular
When most of us plan a trip to Africa, we see 2 sides of the coin. First, there are so many things I to see and to experience. Second, how can I do this and who can I trust?
The answer to the second question is Shadows of Africa, and in particular, ask for James Meimutie as your guide. This tour company handled every aspect of our trip, from the time we arrived at Kilamanjaro Airport for 5 days in the bush seeing more animals than I can count. Great accommodations, good food, comfy Landcruiser. We just sat back and enjoyed. The pre-trip communications were complete with lists for everything we needed to know. Things to bring, clothes to pack, cash to carry and in what currency, and local phrases that will help out while travelling. When we asked questions, we got timely responses. Payments were easy, and we were handled like royalty.
Your tour guide is crucial to having a great experience, and ours was James. He is a modern Masai, fluent in English as well as several Masai dialects. His first question was what are the most important things we wanted to see. He made sure to remember that, and when the opportunity arose, he shifted plans to put us in the most likely spot to see our dreams. Even though we were a late in the season for the wildebeest migration, he found herd crossing, and we sat for an hour in the middle of 10’s of thousands of wildebeest, just 20 yards away.
James saw to our every need. We saw lions, leopards, rhinos, water buffalos, elephants (the big 5), zebras, giraffe, hippos, antelopes, gazelles, impalas, baboons, crocodiles, and even a cheetah make a kill. We spent time with a Masai community, and were invited into their home. James knowledge of the local people and the animals is deep, allowing us not mis-step with folks we met, and knowing every animal we saw by name and habits.
When we go back, we will travel with Shadows of Africa and James Meimutie. If you want the trip of lifetime with every detail handled, you should, too.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Addo Elephant National Park by Sharron Smith
We loved being able to do a self drive and encounter wildlife on our own. The interpretive centre was most informative. we only experienced a small part of the huge park. Amazing!
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The private eco friendly game reserve/safari(Sibuya) focussed on the preservaiton of native animals.
Weather wonderful, excellent value, transportation unique, guide knowledgeable, accommodations fabulous, wildlife and scenery spectacular in SA and on safari at Sibuya.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I went to Mara with my friends and Joseph was great, he knew his work and also he was very patient.
Joseph was very professional and also patient with us. He made sure we understood everything that we encountered during our trip. We're looking forward to visit some new places in the near future and he will be our first choice. I highy recommend him to anyone who would like to experience the same.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly recommended!
Very helpful and resourceful!! Always concerned about us and always responsive to our needs. Highly recommended!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Had a wonderful trip and experience with Benjamin . Everything went like clockwork.
The Safari was a trip of a lifetime. Benjamin was an excellent guide and the safari was tailored to our wish list. The Kalahari was a wonderful adventure and we even did two nights wild camping in Botswana. I would highly recommend Siya Phambile to any one who would prefer a more personal safari experience.
PT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly, very good advices, very nice activities and experiences
All these itens exceed our expectations. People was very kind and helpful.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience - Let’s Go were outstanding
The staff; Charles and Christine on the ground in Entebbe were so helpful, being on hand when we needed them. The gorilla trip surpassed all expections- I feel blessed to have had this experience.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organised, good contact with Chris, great driver Josh, can’t ask for more
Well organised, good communication, great driver, good hotel (Ashnil).