JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience!
I joined the trip with a friend, and thanks to the excellent coordination by Lark Journey, our journey to Namibia turned into an unforgettable experience! All the guides were knowledgeable and professional, always putting us first and flexibly adjusting the schedule as needed (which even allowed us to see desert elephants!).
Along the way, we had many great conversations—not only did we visit beautiful destinations, but we also gained a much deeper understanding of Namibia.
I used to think this might be a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Namibia, but thanks to this amazing experience, I'm now certain there will be a second time! When that happens, I’ll definitely choose Lark Journey again.
OM
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A tour operator who plans with care, delivers with ease, and makes every moment feel personal.
We had the most incredible experience with Velam Safari — truly a one-of-a-kind trip! Everything was so thoughtfully planned, from our comfortable stay to the delicious, homely, fresh food that made us feel right at home.
As two single ladies, we were initially a bit skeptical about booking a safari, but Adam put all our concerns to rest. He was meticulous with every detail, listened to what we needed, and tailored the entire experience beautifully. His planning was top-notch and gave us complete confidence.
During the safari, Lawrence and Lolo accompanied us throughout, and we couldn’t have asked for better hosts. Lawrence was extremely professional, respectful, and so knowledgeable — we learned a lot from him. Lolo, on the other hand, brought so much fun and energy to the trip — she truly became like a younger sister to us! Both of them took such great care of us and made us feel completely safe and relaxed throughout.
We can’t recommend Velam Safari enough — if you’re looking for a seamless, personalized, and unforgettable safari experience, this is it!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Cocoon Safaris met all are expectations and more! Highly Recommend! And Especially Liberty!
Just came back from Africa..and cocoon safaris were wonderful. LIBERTY made sure my daughter had the wedding of her dreams! From the safaris..victoria falls, boma dinner this company is top notch. Liberty coordinated all our outings for 26 adults...he catered to our every need...including all wedding arrangements. .Communication was superb with Liberty even months in advance and throughout our whole trip! He even went out of his way to set up flowers..linens.. food to make everything perfect for the wedding! He was so kind and humble! We loved every bit of our time with them...and can't wait to return! Thank you Liberty!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
African Adventures Safari delivers far more in real life than described on the brochure.
This was the trip of a lifetime and delivered well beyond my expectations. You read the itinerary and think this will be great but it was so much more. Coop’s knowledge accumulated over more than 30 yrs meant everything worked like clockwork even when an unexpected situation arose.
Coop’s organised additional add on trips for our group without a problem because his contacts in the tourism industry is broad and he is obviously very respected.
Travelling to Africa is an expensive trip from Australia but I feel I got incredibly good value with this company.
The design of the trip gave us a chance to see all the big attractions, 3 different parks, High Veld, Victoria Falls and more but the extra fun is the different and sometimes quirky accommodations from tents to caves and then 5 star luxury, a trip on the Elephant Train was fun.
I broke my arm towards the end and even that was not too much of an issue because of the intimate knowledge of Zimbabwe of Coops (African Adventure Safari) and his contacts, I was able to be treated and no-one in the group was disadvantaged by my medical still can’t believe how fortunate I was to have this experience. We saw the big 5 several times, a leopards walked under the back of our car, rhinos came and ate grass on the lodge lawn and then walked through the lodge and out the front door. We saw cheetahs stalking wildebeest, we took canoes on the Okavango Delta and met hippos. The trip of a lifetime….oh the meerkats! So much in those 29 days! Fabulous.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Profesional and well organized
I wanted to take a moment to share my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the incredible tour we experienced. From the beginning to the end, everything was exceptionally well organized, making it a truly memorable adventure.
Our visits to the Masai Mara were nothing short of remarkable. We had the opportunity to discover a diverse array of wildlife, traveling through the park and observing the animals in their natural habitat. The explanations provided about the animals and the wild life were both informative and engaging, adding immense value to our journey.
A special mention goes to the Albert, our guide, was nothing short of exceptional. His professionalism and commitment to making our experience unforgettable were truly commendable. He went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic time, and for that, we are incredibly grateful.. Additionally, Mara River guardian, who did an outstanding job of immersing us in the wild life.
Once again, thank you for organizing such a fantastic tour. It was an experience we will cherish for a lifetime.
José
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very smooth, great communication, everything was as promised.
The tour was exactly as advertised and so much better. Everything from the pickup to drop off at the park went smooth and perfect. But than at the park everything was even better. We had a guide by the name of Frank who was not only very experienced at finding animals, he was also entertaining, and even more importantly very knowledgeable about all the animals and history of the park. This experience was beyond my expectations.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Organized and professional
My girlfriend and I went on a 6 day budget safari with pavilion !
Let’s start by saying how greatly planned it was! Although there was lots of driving from park to park as we chose a tour that covered many different parks, they still made sure we maximized time within the parks and time with the animals. We Had Anthony as our guide! Anthony was amazing, he has 11 years of experience doing safaris in Kenya, he always made sure we had what we needed and that everyone in the group was taken care of at the camps, he spoke great English, and when other guests who didn’t speak much English needed to know more, he made sure that they got what they needed, either asking us to help explain, or using translator apps.
We loved that we did the park in the off season, this meant less traffic in the park, less vehicles around the animals and an all in all more natural feeling safari!
We upgraded our vehicular from the van usually used in the budget safaris to the Land Cruiser! I would highly recommend this to anyone doing this trip, it is worth the extra money! You can go more places in the park and there for get better sighting of animals, of which we had lots! (See attached photos! Haha
We will 100% be back!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Knowledgeable and accommodating.
We highly recommend touring with Come To Madagascar! We did a 13-day tour, and our main focus was on seeing lemurs, wildlife, and unique landscapes — Come to Madagascar definitely delivered. The highlights of our tour were taking a boat down the Tsiribina river (we chose the bigger boat, not pirogue) and visiting the Tsingy de Bemaraha.
Before we booked, Sanda and his team worked with us to adapt our tour so we could get in the stops we wanted. While in Madagascar we traveled with Sanda, and he and the team were always looking out for us and went above and beyond to ensure our time was enjoyable. Sanda is super knowledgeable about the plants, animals, culture, and history of Madagascar, making for enjoyable and educational travel between and at the sites. He also vetted the local guides in national parks to ensure they spoke English well, ensured we could find food that suits our dietary restrictions, made sure all our lodgings (we went for the mid-tier option) were comfortable, and even worked hard to find us a last-minute flight back to Antananarivo. Even when things went differently than expected (which is just part of the Madagascar experience), we felt like we were in great hands and everything always got sorted out smoothly.
Come to Madagascar works with a great set of people, and we’d tour with them again in a heartbeat!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari Tours!
Thank you so much for organizing everything for us! It was truly a one-of-a-kind experience.
We loved every part of it — the polite, friendly, and highly professional drivers, the wonderful hotels, the delicious food, and the hilarious animals! We're so grateful — thank you again!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible one-day excursion to Akagera
Golden Safari provided an amazing experience for our one-day trip to Akagera National Park. Frank and his staff in the office were great to deal with in making the booking.
Our guide Mico was a real pro, and knew exactly where to go. Although there is a lot of luck involved in what you see, he got us to the best spots and the luck followed. As such, for the first time in his career, we saw all of the 'Big 5' in one day (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhinoceros), and that was on top of all the other wildlife we saw. A real top notch experience, and would gladly book woth them and Mico again.