65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The best Mobile Safari company we have been with.
We have used Letaka Safaris many times now and we will keep going back for more. The Guides and Camp crews are excellent and well trained. The accommodation is comfortable and spacious especially with their new tents and the food makes the trips worth while.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
amazing .. like in a documentary ...
incredible experience with Savannah Explorers ... it is easy to work on such incredible parks and landscape but their approach is very professional and their guides are very prepared.
I will surely contact them again for my next trip to Serengeti, where you should go more than once in your lifetime.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream holiday
Have just returned from Safari to spend a couple of relaxing days in lake Duluti lodge in Arusha. After a few relaxing days at the beginning of the holiday also at lake Duluti lodge, we were booked into the big five safari round the Taranguire, Serengeti and Ngorogoro crater. Our guide Richard was absolutely brilliant and made a big effort to ensure we had the best experience, and found us lots of exciting close up experiences. Natasa was wonderful and dealt with everything very efficiently. She came to greet us on our first full day to brief us for the upcoming safari and answer and questions. She was always very efficient in answering emails and ensuring the trip was smoothly run and getting the best for us. Unfortunately there was one slight issue with thd accommodation for a night in Arusha (recent change of management at the lodge), but as soon as we informed Natasa, she came straight over to see us and resolve the issue by moving us to new accommodation within an hour of her being informed so we could really enjoy our last day in Tanzania. Overall an excellent trip and one that will be remembered for many years, I would thoroughly recommend shadows of Africa.
This company really takes care you from start to finish.
I did a 5 day trip to Kilimanjaro with Tuma and Yuda. They were amazing. So warm and caring. Always making sure that everything was comfortable and really pushing you to the top. The trip is hard. It's stressful and exhausting but I can't imagine going with anyone else but Tuma and Yuda. If you book with il Maasai make sure you request them. Enjoy!!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip of a lifetime that just kept getting better and better
The trip we took went from Wow to Wow and was beyond our expectation. It was designed to highlight the variety of experiences available in South Africa taking us from city to country, whales to safari. The attention to detail in the planning ensured it ran smoothly and we enjoyed every part of the trip. Our consultant was readily available to answer our smallest query. The accomodation was fabulous, the food scrumptious, the animals larger than life but the people of South Africa were the highlight; so warm and friendly. South Africa was a land of contrast, community, history and amazing experiences. Can't wait to return.
NZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Terrific Tanzanian Safari!
Our safari experience with Awaken to Africa was truly excellent. Very good communication, itinerary, and accommodation organized by Grace. Our guide David, a most genial and likable man, took such good care of us. He is a hugely experienced naturalist, with encyclopedic knowledge of the Tanzanian fauna and flora and was selfless in going the extra mile to ensure our safari was the simply the best. Our experience with Awaken to Africa was 5 Star and I have no hesitation in wholeheartedly recommending this company to future safari travelers.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Another amazing adventure!
Rose certainly came up trumps again with another exciting itinerary in South Africa. This was our second trip organised by The Luxury Safari Company Ltd and won't be the last.
We returned to to the Sabi Sand Private Reserve and stayed at Chitwa Chitwa, where we loved being so close to the resident snorting hippos on the lake. The elephants came to have a splash around in the lake one afternoon and they put on a great show. Buffalo and water buck also frequented the banks of the lake, as well as a crocodile and a variety of birds. We had some excellent viewings, including two leopard brothers, one up a tree crunching on an impala, whilst his sibling waited patiently below for his turn. Then we explored a different part of the country, Kwa Zulu Natal. What a beautiful and diverse area! We had a stay at the Oyster Box in Durban, a charming old colonial style hotel. Then we headed to off to the Drakensberg mountains to stay in the Midlands at the very scenic Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse. The food there is excellent, but you will pile on the pounds. There are plenty of walking opportunities on your doorstep though to walk off those calories. If you are interested in the Anglo Zulu war, then Fugitive's Drift is the place to stay. We had no real interest, but took part in the organised trips to Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. You could not fail to be touched by the expertly related stories, although it was a little too detailed and lengthy for us! Then we drove to an idyllic beach retreat in a very remote area. Thonga Beach Lodge was very civilised, but so far away from civilisation. Total relaxation, a pristine beach you can walk along for miles and miles, and extremely warm and friendly staff from the local village. We were invited to church in the village and we spent an unforgettable afternoon with the Mabibi people who really touched our hearts and brought us to tears with their melodic singing harmonies. We left Thonga with a tear in our eye. Then finally, we enjoyed a second safari at Phinda Forest Lodge. As well as the big five, we saw lots of cheetahs and fluffy young cubs - such beautiful creatures. We also watched the lions and their cubs eating a variety of kills, which we have never seen before, and although a bit gory, it was strangely excellent viewing! We even saw the elusive aardvark one evening which is a real privilege!
We returned home feeling like we had really seen a slice of the real Africa. We drove through varied landscapes, met some lovely Zulu people and lots of other interesting people along the way. Thanks Rose for organising another brilliant and unforgettable trip!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ubuntu run a seamless operation from day one to last day . We would definately use them again.
Everything from initial communications inquiring about safari's to Kenya and Tanzania to actually commencing and finishing the safari tour was handled with courtesy and 100% professionalism. The safari tour lived up to our expectations and more. We would definitely use Ubuntu again for Travel in Africa.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect crew for an amazing honeymoon
We can't recommend Kilimanjaro Brothers enough. We had planned to have our honeymoon in Tanzania with a safari, climbing Kilimanjaro and ending in Zanzibar. Organizing our trip with George was efficient and simple. More than that, when we arrived at the airport, George was happily waiting for us with our safari guide and even a camera person to document our arrival. Everything was exactly as described. After the safari, we started the trek to Kilimanjaro. Our guides Peter and Priscus were so professional and unbelievably supportive and helpful. They were truly top-notch. I had hiked in Nepal before and was anticipating a similar trekking experience - but hands down, Kilimanjaro Brothers had such a professional and caring air to them - truly exceptional. After the trek, which was fantastic (food, tents, staff and all) - when we were dropped at the hotel, we didn't realize that George and his crew had set up a little party for us. Even giving us embroidered sheets with our names on them - wanting our experience to be special because it was our honeymoon. It truly felt like a small African wedding.
We really appreciated the Kilimanjaro Brothers because it is a small, local company - and you can feel how much they care about making your experience worthwhile and special. We are happy to call George, Peter, Priscus and our whole crew friends. Thanks for an incredible time.
Amazing trip
This safari tour in Tanzania really exceeded my expectation. My friend an I enjoyed 6 days safari with kilislope, Nova our driver and guide is very knowledgeable with charming and calm character, safe driving but always sure on time, we got see all what we wanted and actually even more.
Serengeti is a dream place and I would come back one day.