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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeding my level of expectation which was quite high
We were recommended by a friend to contact East African Voyage. The detailed and quick information increased my level of expectation. All preparations were very well handled from paper work over pick up at the airport to gear preparations. The team was very friendly and many spoke very good English. I learnt a lot about Tanzania, Kilimanjaro, and more. The tents, toilet, and general services were good. The quality of the food made me rather gain than lose weight. The team leaders adjusted the pace and other parts of the tour in an optimized way - which I mainly realized once I stood on the roof of Africa a 06.30 am watching the sunrise.
If you plan to make this once-in-a-lifetime experience I recommend you to contact East African Voyage!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional experience from Booking to Departure
I found Transtrek online, as I was booking a rather last minute safari after a business trip. Everything was handled perfectly, from the beginning. The lodges that were chosen suited my budget and were outstanding. Our driver was excellent...he knew a lot about animals and was very intuitive about vehicle placement for photos. In short, we were in excellent hands and I refer Transtrek without reservation.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An arid wilderness heaving with wildlife
The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (KTP) is a really special place. It is extremely arid and hot, yet the wildlife and bird life (raptors in particular) are extremely abundant.
The park basically consists of two roads that run along the two (dry) riverbeds that run through the park, the Nossob and the Auob. Along the rivers, vast views are limited because they are both surrounded by the famous red dunes of the Kalahari, but that is not an issue because the water points are all along these rivers which attracts all the wildlife, plus the dunes really are beautiful.
I gave a 5 star rating for everything and I'm tempted to warn readers that I gave these rates based on an arid savanna benchmark where seeing a lion and a few birds within a few days is a good trip but that is far from the case in the KTP as you will find loads of wildlife!
Accommodation wise, I have camped at Mabuasehube on the Botswana side which was awesome (lions came in to drink our dirty shower water and would cause shivers right down our spines as their deep calls vibrated right through us in the night)! As well as in a research camp within the park close to Twee Rivieren, this camp is unavailable to tourists so not much use in me telling you about it. I also can't really speak for the rest of the accommodation as I have never stayed at any of the other camps. I can however, recommend going as deep into the park where there are less people and you can enjoy the true essence of being out in the bush. Otherwise, it doesn't really matter because you'll want to spend every woken moment out there game viewing.
If you are reading this and on the fence about wanting to go to the Kgalagadi Tranfrontier Park, do it. You will not be disappointed.
Enjoy!
Brendon.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about South Africa by Brendon White
Does this really need an explanation? South Africa is awesome.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The BEST safari company - guarenteed at a reasonable cost
If you are ready for the BEST safari, use this company!!!!! We had been looking at African Safari’s for a long time and finally decided to take the plunge. We did exhaustive research on big and small tour companies. Some had hundreds of reviews and some had only a few. We decided to go with Expedition Kenyan Safari’s because of the owner, Patrick. We asked numerous questions about travel, accommodations, shots needed, dress and many more. Patrick responded the very next day with answers and additional information that he felt we needed. When he said he would do something, he did it. Whether mailing us stuff, arranging hotels, arranging flights or emailing us. He did what he promised and followed up to insure our understanding. He took a personal interest in our piece of mind. Some people shy away from small companies, but with Patrick the service, professionalism, and client concern far outweighed big company bustle. The trip was amazing without any glitches. The driver (“Eagle Eye”) was extremely professional with great knowledge of all the animals, birds and plants that we spotted. He would also stop without hesitation whenever we needed to get a great snapshot. We heard many poor stories from other travelers about their big company experiences, no thank you.
Wes C.
US
Fanjove Private Island - A perfect get away
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. All the staff were amazing. We felt totally spoiled – exactly what we were looking for on our anniversary get away. They even had a special cake made for the occasion! The food was superb – fresh sea food every day. The prices for drinks were extremely reasonable – I was expecting the usual high remote resort prices but was truly astonished at the very reasonable prices. The bandas were picture perfect with a view to the sea. We loved sitting on the upper level watching the sea roll in. We had a really nice breeze. The snorkeling right off the beach was perfect – a nice swim with lot and lots of wildlife. We have been to a lot of places and we could not have asked for a more perfect vacation. We highly recommend Fanjove Private Island if you are looking for beautiful get away.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a very good trip, we were lucky to see all the animals. Only the leopard was mising.
Yeah, camp bastian and all other things were provided to us. The Driver took care of every our need.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
strong endorsement for Born Free
I can only echo what others have said about professionalism of Alana and staff, both in the US, in Tanzania and Kenya. The trip was without a hitch. Guide were knowledgeable about animals, plants and camera angles. Food was wonderful wherever we stayed. This recent travel was the second that Born Free has planned for me and I would not hesitate to recommend them.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime!
I recently experienced the Classic Tanzania Safari at the Comfort Level. Everyone in my group tour was astounded by the high quality of all aspects of our safari. Our guide (Emmelian) was beyond amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable about all the animals and plants we encountered. We saw many lions, leopards, giraffes, hippos, elephants, and buffalos at a close distance. We even saw a black rhino in the Ngorongoro Crater. In the Serengeti we saw a couple groups of lions kill a zebra and a buffalo. Emmelian was professional and personable. Everyone felt very comfortable with him, and we all had a lot of fun during the entire week. I highly recommend requesting Emmelian if you book a safari with Easy Travel. Mary Charles was our point of contact when we booked our safari. She was extremely courteous and professional at all times. She always promptly responded to our questions and concerns. A friend and I switched the dates of your safari about a month in advance, and Mary Charles had no problem with changing the dates at no additional cost. The lodges far surpassed my expectations, especially the Acacia Lodge. They were all the equivalent of a very nice hotel in the United States. Sometimes I forgot we were in rural Tanzania or even in a national park.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great Safari experience!
Antelope Safaris organized our safari covering Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro in May of 2015. The tour was well organized and our guide was excellent. Overall I was very happy with the trip and would recommend them to anyone looking for a great safari experience on a moderate budget.