50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Self-drive Camping.
I contacted Winnie to hire a car, and we finished up with a Hilux camper for four memorable days. The truck was great, from speed bumps and potholes on the main road to the worst of outback Kenyan tracks. The tent is easy to put up, takes a couple of minutes, and gives you a feeling of security that a hippo cannot sit on you in the middle of the night. All the kit- stove, pots, plates, cutlery, etc provided. Fishermans Camp at Lake Naivasha was great for camping, but thunderstorm spoilt it a bit. Best night was in the Lake Bogoria Reserve, up early for flamingos and hot springs. Love to do it all again soon. Thanks Winnie and the team.
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Truck Norris; best safari vehicle!
Our guide, Morris, was really friendly and informative. He was quick to point out animals even whilst driving, and was able to communicate well with us. Tour was pretty well-planned, and the best thing about the entire tour is our vehicle! We were able to spot animals easily in Truck Norris, due to its height, which is definitely an advantage. Paired with binoculars (available in the truck, TBH all we had to do is be present), we were able to look further than if we were in cars or SUVs. This definitely has been an experience I will never forget. Highly recommend Armadillo--the communications and arrangements made us feel right at home, and will return to look for them if I do decide to go to South Africa again!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great help and advice to put together the perfect self drive trip around Namibia
We have just returned from a fabulous holiday, driving around Namibia with its many attractions and abundant wildlife. The advice and planning from Cardboard Box travel ensured our trip was perfect. They were excellent from start to finish. Great advice and help couldn't ask for anything more. Allison helped create the perfect holiday.
The only thing they didn't do was stop us from coming home! We will be back.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The time of our lives
Just had a great 4 days in Masai Mara and the sighting of animals was above all expectations (even 2 pairs of mating lions). Sitting in Arusha today and reading reviews and being amazed by the comments. If these people had read all the info from AA they would have been better prepared to go on a camping tour. Still have 5 weeks more to go with AA on Sthrn Cross Safari and and still want to see more. After only 5 days with Wycliffe and Steve we were extremely disappointed that they are to leave the tour. Very sad to see 2 friends depart
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Kilimanjaro Experience!
Company was very professional and safe. Great high end trip, especially if you're afraid that you won't make it to the summit - they're you're best chance!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Sheilagh did an outstanding job in helping us plan and set up our trip: I'd recommend her to anyone@
I'm 67 and my wife is 64. We had unique requirements for our Southern Africa trip in July 2011, that included an outstanding 8-day tour: “3 Country Wildlife Wave Safari”, including a Kruger National Park Safari, Mozambique, (Maputo plus a day on the beach), Hluhluwe National Park safari, a Lake St. Lucia boat safari and a day in Swaziland.) a self-tour of the Panorama area west of Kruger our requested train trip from Durban to Capetown via Johannesburg, Lethoso, and Capetown. Sheilagh enthusiastically worked tirelessly to coordinate all these items that perfectly suited our goals at an extremely affordable cost. We could not have organized this trip from home. That was the planning part. Where Sheilagh really demonstrated her value was when a freak snowstorm made travel to Lethoso impossible the day we planned. Sheilgah promptly provided several alternate options that included an unexpected cultural visit north of Durban. The alternate arrangements went perfectly. After visiting 144 countries, in our opinion, Sheilagh has proven to be the most competent conscientious travel agent we have encountered. Thank you, Sheilagh! Paul and Peg
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best trip of my life
We had the most mind blowing experience with Gorillas and lions and leopards and elephants, at all times we felt safe and we felt take care of. The guide was informative and wise and we felt taken care of every single step of the way. I have zero complaints, they were amazing :D
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgetttable experience
A BIG thank you to Cuan for organising such a fabulous trip to Southern Africa. We are still on a high BUZZ after 2 weeks back in Sydney. Everything worked seamlessly from transfers, flights, tours to accommodation. His suggestions were perfect just wished we had stayed longer than the 20 days. Garden Court Sandton Hotel in Jo burg is a great location and comfortable hotel..Soweto tour was interesting and informative. Shindzela Tented Camp was so much fun..off road 4 wheel driving and seeing the big 5 first day!! The Kingdom Hotel at Victoria Falls was very authentic African style ..loved it!! It is worth a trip to Hwange and staying in luxury tented camps .. The Portswood Hotel in Capetown is well positioned and very comfortable with great breakfasts.. Can highly recommend Cuan at Ubuntu and will def be back for more safaris in the future!!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Journey to Kenya
What an incredible experience we had in Kenya which was all due the outstanding service we had with Encompass Africa. From the first phone call to our last flight out of Kenya - we had a truly memorable journey. Johnno and the Encompass Africa team should be very proud of the customer service they provide as they supported us in our plans and made sure we had a great trip. Thanks for making our honeymoon so special!
US
Experience level: 2-5 safaris
travel designers of your dreams!
It is hard to add to all of the great reviews here. All I can say is that every word is truly spoken by immensely happy customers, my family included. Chris customized a safari for our family of 4 very much like their "Cheetah" safari. The Boma, Nairobi, flight to Elephant Bedroom at Samburu, drive to Sweetwaters at Ol Pejeta, drive to Sopa Lodge at Lake Naivasha, drive to Encounter Mara at Naboisho Conservancy in the Mara, and finally a flight to Leopard Beach at Diani Beach. We had two guides and both were amazingly talented. We visited both a Samburu village and a Masai village, which was very educational and REAL. My husband and I had traveled to Kenya and Tanzania 18 years ago, and I was honestly worried that with population growth and modernization that there wouldn't be any "wild" Kenya left. We were happy to find that there is still "wild" and that the Kenyans have prioritized the preservation of wild spaces. Yes there is still poverty, but there is also much good progress- free public education, a push by the government to increase the average age of marriage, an understanding that tourism is worth more than the deforestation of land and decimation of wild animals. etc. So let Chris and Jen at the Safari Partners create your dream African safari, spend your tourist dollars and bring a little extra to donate to the people who are changing their way of life to preserve an amazing natural environment.