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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
"Every Day is the Best Day" - Outstanding Planning, Service and Personnel
When looking for a safari it is hard to know which company to choose. We were in communication with many potential companies, but what set RAS apart was their timeliness in response and English communication skills. Other companies took 2 weeks to respond to us where RAS (Amelia) was responding same day and often times the same hour. Furthermore, they didn't just stop booking with the safari, but they helped plan the other part of our trip as well. We had other questions (riding elephants, diving with sharks, hotels in Cape Town & Johannesburg) they either referred or set up for us helping take much of the planning/booking and stress off our plate. Even if there was something we wanted to do that we hadn't thought of (shark diving), our guide Jaco called Amelia and the next thing we knew, it was part of our itinerary. The service was second to none.
As for the safari, we did a 5 day tour on the panorama route. Our guide Jaco was highly knowledgeable with regards to all animals, nature and landmarks/stop offs along the way as well as highly interactive with us. We did the group rides at camps, but the best part of the trip was our time spent riding in the safari van with Jaco as he knew and explained more than we were hearing when going out on group trips from base camps (day, night and bush walk guided tours). That is not to say that the camp trips were not great, but sometimes they lacked or failed to share deeper knowledge about the animals and the territory. Furthermore, Jaco cooked for us each night with many options. While riding in the park I found myself wondering what a kudu or impala might taste like… not to worry, most likely you were going to get to try one of the game meats at night which only added to the experience. During our trip it rained 3 of the days we were in Kruger National Park, but we still managed to see the Big 5! Much of that is due to the fact that Jaco was readily available and willing to take us out to continue to look for animals even after we did the guided group tours. Jaco did not want us to leave without getting the entire experience and bang for our buck. I remember seeing 3 leopards in one day and we were all excited and I asked Jaco what was the best day he ever had in Kruger and he said "As a guide in this park, every day is the best day" and even after 3 days in the pouring rain I can honestly see why he thinks that! Needless to say at this point if you read this far, RAS can do it all and you will most likely leave making an additional friend in your tour guide along the way!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari was "out of this world" everything was top notch better than expected.
Bahati International Tours and safaris did an excellent job on our trip from planning to executing every detail was covered throughout the trip.
Drivers, Guides were excellent they were very knowledgeable and went out of their way to make sure our experience was memorable.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The absolute perfect way to explore the great parks/reserves of Tanzania!
Our experience with Benson was impeccable. He was direct and prompt in answering all of our questions via email, booking and payment was effortless, and the organization and follow-through was outstanding. You will not be disappointed in a trip organized by them.
Our guide for the 5 days, Jeff, was fantastic. His English was clear and great, he accurately sensed our moods of when we wanted to hear a lot of information versus when we would just appreciate the quiet time to observe. We really appreciated his excellent driving skills and regards for safety and security. You could also tell that he advocated on our behalf with any of the interactions that were in Swahili.
The accommodations that we stayed in were incredible, especially Kubu Kubu Tented Camp (best shower, EVER). Everything was clean, cared for, and well-maintained. The food local and delicious.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful safari experience in Tanzania. Followed by a beautiful stay on Zanzibar
We were very impressed with our experience of Eyes on Africa safaris. From Isaac picking us up at the airport in Kilimanjaro to dropping us at Arusha for our onward flight to Zanzibar we had a superb safari. He was also extremely helpful when one of our suitcases didn't arrive with us and went out of his way to locate it and made sure we had it before setting off on safari.A lovely peaceful hotel in Arusha) The accommodation was excellent althought our first stop at lake Manyara could have been better. (The food wasn't good at all ) After that we had no complaints about the camps(another3) and the 1 hotel we stayed at. The itinerary was great. We saw every animal possible and Isaac was so clever at spotting things we would never have seen ourselves. The two leopards in a tree only a few yards from is will stay with us forever. The champagne while watching giraffes at sunset in the Serengeti was another lovely touch. Can't praise the holiday too much. We then went to Zanzibar where the accommodation in both Stone Town and the beach(Pongwe Beach Resort) were brilliant. I would highly recommend this company. E mails were always answered promptly and changed made when I asked for them.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Kruger National Park Safari operator you can imagine!
Don't really know where to start...The whole experience was amazing. Smooth communication over emails before arrival. Save payment service through PayPal. The transfer from Jo'burg. Our accommodation. Safari. All was really well arranged and organized. Very friendly atmosphere all day long with nice breakfast boxes and lovely and delicious diners prepared by Danielle. On the other hand Brandon - the best safari guide you could possible imagine. The whole service provided during our 4 day stay was very professional and deserve 5*. Brandon and Danielle You were great!!! Thank You very much for wonderful and unforgettable Safari experience. Hope to see You again one day!:)
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Antony our guide also known as Gito, was the one who made our safari memorable. Knew the place well
Excellent service, Antony spoke good English, was very patient and knew the place well, we were happy with the safari, will surely go again, next time to both Kenya and Tanzania
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!
We had a wonderful time. I have to mention that the services in South Africa (all places we went from Johannesburg to Kruger to Cape Town and beyond) are great. All staff, all people, everyone we came into contact with was so great, nice and helpful. Beyond that, South Africa is absolutely beautiful! This was a vacation of our lifetime and we are already thinking about our next visit. We will be back for sure.
We had a great stay and loved the food. The staff at Winchester Mansions and Kruger park was very helpful with all our questions and made our stay very enjoyable.
Also, the shark dive trip was very nicely organized, we really liked it. Everyone was so knowledgeable and we can tell that they love what they do. Thank you for booking us with Marine Dynamics!
We are going to be back very soon!
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Once-in-a-lifetime Safari - THE most knowledgeable guides in Africa!
Bariki is by far the most experienced and knowledgeable guide in Africa!
He is 100% reliable: timely communication, services tailored to your needs, guaranteed safety and exceptional quality/price ratio. With Feline Safaris I did a 4-day safari including: Terengire National Park, Serengeti and Ngorongoro, seeing the most unbelievable things of my life! You witness world's finest spectacle of nature & wildlife: the biggest migration of animals in the world (2,5 mln animals, 800km) and circle of life (those who are born, those who hunt or are hunted). Thanks to Feline safaris we could see the elegant predators in action, but also elephants going for a stroll and feel the scent of Serengeti. We slept in tents close to Ngorongoro crater edge... We gathered around bonfire, observed shooting stars, listened to wild animals roaming in the distance... One of the most beautiful nights of my life!
People I met were fun and friendly. Food was really good! Everything timely organised.
What makes the difference compared to other guides: Bariki seems to have a sixth sense, intuitively knowing where to find hidden gems and quietly tracking wildlife around us and approaching it in the right spots, at the right time. For instance, at 6 am we were the only car seeing a leopard hunting her breakfast - a young wildebeest (gnu).
With Feline Safaris you can be sure to experience an epic spectacle - once-in-a-lifetime experience! Go for Bariki and his team!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great overall experience!
We booked the 3 day 2 night safari at the Masai Mara. Communication beforehand was excellent and pickup from our hotel in Nairobi was great. The journey to and from the national park was excellent, our driver and guide James went above and beyond to cater to the needs of everyone in the group. The camp site had all the facilities we required and we were able to meet some great people along the way.
Would definitely recommend this safari for anyone looking to see the big five on a budget but looking for a great experience!
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Don't worry! Everything will be fine!
Я выбрала эту компанию из многих, и не пожалела ни разу! Хорошая организация сафари! Отличные гиды/ водители! Уютные кемпинги. Все сотрудники компании делали все, чтобы нам не о чем было беспокоиться.Это была моя первая поездка в Кению. И я хочу вернуться снова! И за это - большое спасибо -Karibu Safaris In Kenya!
I chose this company out of many, and have not regretted never! Good organization Safari! Excellent guides/ drivers! Cozy campsites. All employees did everything to us there was nothing to worry about. It was my first trip to Kenya. And I want to go back again! And for that - thank you - Karibu Safaris In Kenya!