FI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A dream holiday - the Botswana we would never have experienced with Safari Lifestyles
Just back from a fantastic trip to Botswana. Our third African Safari - to celebrate the birthday of my wife - the birthday whose number may not be spoken! I came across Roger Turski answering questions about photography on the TA Botswana Forum and his helpful answers convinced me to follow up and see what they could propose.
He came up with three great camps - Islands of Siankaba, for the Victoria Falls; Lebala Camp in the Linyanti Marshes, which has a very strong experience on game; and Jao Camp in the Okavango. This proved an excellent combination of experiences at a reasonable price. We arranged our own flights from Europe, but Roger booked the camps and internal flights. Throughout the process of finalising choices he always came back with fast and complete answers, focused on understanding what we wanted.
Our initial trip was meant to take place last autumn, but we had to postpone. Roger took all this in his stride and was delighted when we returned to him four months later to fix the new date.
His enthusiasm for Botswana flowed through his mails and he was extremely help both on the choices, and recommendations - such as taking a private vehicle in Lebala - to enhance the photographic experience - were always useful. The payment went through smoothly using transfer software that kept things safe and ensured a better exchange rates than visa or the banks.
Roger was expert, motivated and helpful at all times and I'd certainly recommend him to others.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Trip with Twaha as a very friendly and most experienced guide
We went on a great Safari in Murchison Falls National Park with a German Group from Wiehl near Cologne. Because of the great experience of our guide Twaha we were probaby the only group touring that day to see a lion. We also went to rain forests and plantations with him and as a further highlight we went to see the chimpanzees at Budongo Forest Field Station. Whereever we went Twaha knew everybody and was a very friendly and communicative person to be with. He is definitely the best possible guide in Uganda. Highest recommendations!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Look no further for your safari.
On a friends recommendation my wife and myself chose Shadows for our three day safari to Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. Very helpful advice from Victor and Natasha. Our guide for the trip Mussa was a wealth of knowledge, and having twelve years experience he knew the parks and animals behaviours very well. On our trip, at the end of the wet season when the grasses and vegetation are lush, we did not see leopards, but thanks to Mussa we saw every animal and bird we hoped to see including two black rhino! When our camera charger was damaged during the journey to Dar Mussa made sure it was not a problem, he looked after us wonderfully.
We were collected from Arusha bus station, Victor and Mussa helped us buy our tickets for the return trip to Dar. Our over night stay at a hotel McElly's was comfortable and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
The Country Lodge at Karatu were we stayed after each day, lived up to its name. Lovely gardens, great showers with hot water and good food. Phoebe and the rest of the staff were also extremely friendly and very attentive.
As to the safaris themselves it's difficult to choose a favourite place. Each one was wonderful in its own way and more than lived up to our expectations. You will not be disappointed! Regarding cost it was probably mid price range, we felt the quality of accommodation and care we received was excellent.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything about trip was absolutely amazing, I wouldn't change anything.
As I said above I would not change anything, I had a wonderful time and would recommend Amazing Tanzania to anyone wanting to go on a safari.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Complementary
My last tour with make global consult was a great one most importantly I loved the hospitality that was accorded to me while on the tour. I look forward for another tour in the near future. Keep up guys.
MAK Global Consults Tours & Travel is a good company
for all the time i have used their services, its has always been a great experience..
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4 Day Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
My partner and I were very lucky to have had such a wonderful and memorable experience with Avocet, despite some passengers who did not bring an appropriate level of courtesy and respect for the experience.
Our driver and chef made for a really great experience - they were friendly and knowledgeable, always willing to answer questions about the things we saw or would expect to see.
under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Amazing Ugandan-Rwandan Experience!
Truly one of the most incredible and memorable experiences of my young life. I don't think I would have enjoyed as much as I and my classmates did without this team of wonderful guides. Derrick and Gaddafi are both truly highly-skilled in their field, sharing as much knowledge as they could about Uganda and Rwanda. When things went slightly awry, they both knew exactly what to do and how to handle it without denting our schedule as much. The only downside was that the trip was only for four days!
You cannot go wrong with Kuamka Tours!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Pembury Tours service was better than 5 star!!
Pembury Tours and their representative, Laurette McKinnon, created an unforgettable Southern Africa vacation for us! From the moment we were contacted by Laurette McKinnon the service was nothing short of excellent. She was friendly, professional and very helpful. She made great recommendations for our vacation and promptly answered our many questions both before and during our trip. The safari part of our trip was at Arathusa Safari Lodge in Sabi Sand Reserve. Arathusa was a wonderful place for our safari. The staff, service, accommodation, food and game drives were way beyond our expectations! We saw the Big Five many times along with other animals, including wild dogs and countless bird species. Thank you Laurette for recommending Arathusa. The other parts of our trip, Cape Town and Victoria Falls, were also just as enjoyable. The information, recommendations and choices supplied to us by Pembury Tours was very clearly presented and made it easy for us to decide exactly what we wanted. The entire itinerary went like clockwork. All our transfers, guides were on time and friendly. The vehicles were all very good. The accommodations were all as described they would be, all were wonderful. We had a vacation we will never forget thanks to Pembury Tours and in particular Laurette McKinnon. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone planning a trip (safari) to Southern Africa.