NZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari experience of a lifetime!
This safari trip was the first taste of Africa for 2 NZ couples meeting up with SA friends for the first time in 33 years. A very special reunion and our 4 days on safari was a fabulous start to this trip. Ryan is such a friendly, knowledgeable person about all aspects of Africa. Nothing was too much trouble. We saw so many animals in their natural habitat. It was a photographers dream to get up to close to them and then quietly watch their interactions. No rush, no pressure. Ryan knew where to find the animals and tried his hardest to make sure we saw them all. I would thoroughly recommend Ryan's company to anyone wanting a personalised safari. You will not be disappointed.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service
High level of customer service , very knowledgeable staff and wonderful experience I had with your company! I will recommend your company to anyone who wants to do a Safari !!
PA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
best experience of our lives
Ubon safari made our trip possible! We contacted many safari companies to compare all of our options and with Ubon we found the best option in terms of price, luxury, and itinerary. Everything was great!!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about South Africa by garrellmillhouse
We only saw small part of the country but what we saw was beautiful and the people we really nice. Good value for us at the moment.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
How lucky I am to have experienced this.
Four of us visited Mpumalanga in November 2015 and stayed at Sabie River Sun in Hazyview. We were about 12 miles from Phabeni the nearest gate for Kruger NP. The completion of the forms, vehicle search and paying entry fees is a bit slow.
The main roads in the park and tarmac and ones we traveled are well maintained. The other roads are dirt but are good although in a small car could be tricky especially in wet weather. We were there in the rainy season but chose not to go to the park when the weather forcast was bad.
There is wildlife everywhere but you have to look for it. Driving slowly is the best bet and when you see something pull to the side of the road. The next vehicle along is likely to stop and ask what you are watching, unless it is obvious - elephant, giraffe, rhino!
Lots of people seem only to be interested in the big 5 and the larger animals but, in my opinion, you will be missing a great deal. I was pleased to have spotted a dung beetle rolling his dung and a tortoise. There are also lots of birds and some with amazing plumage but again you have to look for them. We did not see and lions or cheetahs when we visited which was disappointing until you consider what we did see.
Watch when you see elephants - they sometimes decide that you are too close - they will let you know and then back away slowly. They are bigger than you!
Plan your route so that you can leave the park before the gates close. We did not use a guide but next time I think I would try that.
We went to Skukuza camp for breakfast - really terrific and good value.
We have booked again for November 2016.
CR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Love Cape Dog Safaris!!!!
I've enjoyed twice the Cape Dog Safari experience, once with Michael and the second one with Raph. Both are wonderful guides! I considere them as family friends! Every experience was amazing!
All details were taken care, all hotels and camps were Excelent!, and the food was very good.
Its been one of the most wonderful trips so far!!
Super recomended!!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A most magical time!
From start to finish I was massively impressed with all aspects of the company. Although professional throughout there was a very relaxed and family feel to things. Donna was always on hand before, during and after booking.
My girlfriend and I booked a safari, wild camping in the Serengeti is definately a must! later we headed to Zanzibar for the most relaxing time! during this time my grilfriend became my fiance and then 18 months later my wife......and then a mum to our beautiful son!
I loved the whole experience of tanzania. We spent an evening in Arrusha before heading to Zanzibar which was great to see. We went out for a few drinks in local bars and came across a wedding in full swing! everyone we met were so friendly.
I am looking to return this year and make a start on Kilimanjaro. The reson I would book with Massai Wanderings (although there are many) they give back to the community. We visited a school whilst we there that was being built and iirc there had been enough donations received to ensure all the children had a bowl of porridge in the mornings.
I can't wait to return, such a magical time!
NO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Will be booking most holidays with them and recommend this company to my friends!
We spent a fantastic couple of weeks in Tanzania and particularly in Arusha. I wasn't sure whether to trust or not as it was all online but from now on I will be booking most of my holidays with them. Everything was great and everything was sorted for us. We didn't have to get transfers ourselves as well, was all done for us. 100% excellent. Thanks we are now back home in Norway!!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Outstanding Service!
Rachael was absolutely wonderful and we can't think of a thing she could have done differently! She was most informative, gave wise counsel and promptly answered all our queries. We absolutely loved all the accommodation she chose for us, and felt that all her recommendations had been specifically tailored towards our needs.
The booking process & payments all went extremely smoothly, and we loved the fact we could use a secure online payment system (something no other operators seemed able to offer). The pre-departure emails where a joy, arriving at just the right time to offer packing tips, weather advice and tons of other info we'd never have thought about. And we were suprised that the beautifully presented info packs we received on arrival included a guide book and a local sim card!
On top of all this they have the most comprehensive, humorous & honest travel web-site I've ever encountered (which allowed us to track our route and find additional info on the activity and accommodation suggestions Rachael was making) .
The Cardboard Box certainly has the winning formula, and nothing is left to chance, I can not recommended highly enough.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It's an adventure that I will never forget
It's a bit scary to travel such a far distance and being out of my element. I was completely vulnerable having put my trust in the hands of Michael. Having said this, Michael is absolutely a trust worthy man. He is a trailblazer and leader. Where many tours were rushing around chasing the pride, Michael, guided us to spots where we enjoyed exclusive experiences with a variety of animals. Nothing can quite explain the thrill of viewing a Cheetah just 10 feet from the Vechicle or observering Elephants feed from the trees. Michael, listens well and helps you decide your agenda before you arrive. The accommodation are top notch, this also depends on what you want. The experience is quite different in the bush than at the Nogorogoro crater lodge. My wife and I traveled in the off season. Sure, it was wet but, we saw plenty of animals and avoided the crowds of tours. Someday, we will return to Africa and I wouldn't hesitate to book a tour with Cape Dog!