SK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nicest people, best experiences, great deal.
It was the best travelling experience in my life so far. Meru Slopes took care of us in all fields. They picked us up from the airport, gave us a hotel before and after out trip. All food and transfers were included in the price so you don't have to care about anything the whole trip. And the personal was the best thing. First Gift warlmly welcomed us and have us introduction so we understood everything. Then Jacob, our driver, picked us up and he is the biggest boss! With him we have spent the best safari ever, because he tried hard to find all the animals and get close to them so we could observe them. He always asked if we are okay and happy and only after this he moved forward. He was also very funny, played us good music, answered all the questions, shared all the knowledge he knew about the animals and nature and solved all the situations which needed to be solved. So I must say he was very important part of our well-being. Another important person was our food engineer and chef Yohana. He was cooking for us all the food and it was delicious. I couldn't understand how he could do this miracle in the middle of safari. Also always offered us with coffee, tea, beers, cocacola...
To sum it up, Meru was very good deal because the trip with them was cheaper than with the other companies but the package included even more than the other companies so I do recommend 100%!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very nice. Everything is good!
To Bariki, a very good driver guide. He has very good eyesight and is very attentive in helping to find animals. I hope I can take his car again next time. It's a great experience!
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PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Most magical time of my life
My and my fiance got on a 5 day safari with Suricata and Amiri was our guide. During these 5 days we visited 4 national parks (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Manyara), each of them was unique in a different way. The tour was perfectly planned, we had some changes on the way due to people joining us, but Amari made the changes so smooth it had No impact on our trip. The jeep we rode was very comfortable (and I know what I’m saying since we’ve spent hours on the road). We chose the mid-range lodge option and all of our accommodations were amazing - with Suricata Boma Lodge standing out on the first place. Breaks were planned perfectly, whenever we needed an extra break Amari always helped. I must mention the delicious meals we got to taste during our trip - we were accompanied by a chef, who cooked for us lunches, which were mostly local dishes, full of vegetables (so vegetarians don’t have to worry!).
And most importantly I would like to thank Amari (again) - you made our trip the time of our lives. Amari shared with us his wide knowledge about the wildlife, fauna and flora, Tanzanian customs. He was a careful, skilled driver, which is not easy among wild animals, on the bumpy roads. Above it all, he was a very cool person, with a very sophisticated sense of humour (which we all loved), and treated us like normal people. Thanks to Amari we got to see The Big 5 and The Ugly 5! I feel like w 12-year old coming back Home from the best summer camp. I will really miss this experience.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 3-Day Mikumi Safari
Our 3-day safari in Mikumi was an incredible experience! Everything was well organized by Idris, who made sure the trip ran smoothly.
Alfons, our driver, was amazing—skilled, safe, and super friendly. Frank, our guide, was full of knowledge and passion for wildlife. He answered every question with patience and made the experience even richer.
A special highlight was visiting a Masai village, where Masai Paul shared powerful stories. The peaceful vibe and cultural insight were unforgettable.
The lodge was clean, comfortable, and relaxing—great after long days of adventure. Highly recommend this team for anyone planning a safari in Tanzania!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Go Touch Down was so easy to deal with and responded to any concerns immediately.
We signed up for the 10 day Signature tour and the 4 day Victoria Falls tour. We also added 2 extra days in Johannesburg upon arrival and 2 extra days in Cape Town so we could explore the V & A Waterfront more as well as participate in a tour of Robben Island. We would not change a thing!
Our timing was great. Having the 2 extra days in Johannesburg allowed us time to recuperate from the long flight, as well as to participate in a half day cultural village tour at Lesedi - got us right into the right frame of mind.
Every guide was outstanding! They were caring, considerate of the group's needs, and super knowledgeable.
The fact that the group was a manageable 6, allowed us to ask all the questions we wanted and to get a more personal experience.
The food was fantastic and more than plentiful.
We totally recommend the raised tent at Tshukudu.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best in Africa
Julias is a really really nice guy. When I travel in Africa. I always feel mad at someone irresponsible. But he is really really nice. Help me a lot. And give the best price. The only person I would recommend!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
More than what we bargained for!
My wife and I went on the 12 day package for our honeymoon. If you like seeing amazing wild animals, experiencing all different types of safari, staying in varied traditional and luxurious accomodation, sampling delicious African cuisine (we're now addicted to malva pudding), and immersing yourself in Zimbabwean and Botswanan culture, then this is the tour for you.
But don't expect any big lie-ins! Activities are absolutely crammed into this tour, each with their own unique aspects, largely increasing the variety and amount of wildlife you see. We were very happy to see the Big 5 during our trip. Every day was well curated, from the pick ups to the food provided, and Simon was always available on WhatsApp to answer any schedule questions we had.
All of the staff involved were professional and helpful. Simon and Pebbles were particularly knowledgeable and friendly, and we felt at home with them. We also loved hearing their really interesting insights and entertaining stories about Zimbabwean and Botswanan culture as we drove between locations.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Coops is passionate, knowledgeable and thoughtful.
I cannot speak too highly of the experience my wife andI had on our. Tour of Southern Africa.Coops is well connected and highly respected and the places we stayed the guides we had were outstanding.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent; from start to finish!!!
Simply AMAZING!!! From the very beginning, Anna was so incredibly helpful with the whole planning process and was there to answer any questions at any time. Going into our trip, I felt very confident that everything would be planned and taken care of for us. Our guide, Salani, was the absolute best. We could not have asked for a better guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the land and wildlife and seemed to know almost everyone throughout the entire country of Botswana. We could tell we were in good hands from the very first day. He always seemed to know right where to go to get us in the right places at the right time to get the best views of the wildlife. And I definitely cannot go without complimenting our entire team: MP, KT and our bush chef, Nem. Some of the kindest and most helpful folks you could ever meet. And even after having to pack up camp, drive several hours on rough roads, and reset our camp in another location, they were there with a smile on their faces; ready to help with anything we could ask for. And Nem's cooking.. WOW!!! So yummy and exactly what we needed after long days on game drives. The animal sightings we had were out of this world and beyond what we thought we would see. The itinerary was perfect, from the locations, to the experiences (game drives, boat tours), and ending with a lovely lodge stay in Victoria Falls. It was all exactly what we wanted and expertly and carefully crafted by the wonderful people at Sekanka. I would not change a single thing about our tour and we all even said we would need to request our same team for the next time because they truly made everything so wonderful. In Salan, we trust! We would recommend this company to anyone looking to journey into the Okavango Delta and tell them, with 100% confidence, that they will have an amazing time!!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Intentional
We absolutely loved touring with Laxatrails. From the beginning, Peter worked diligently to create a perfect itinerary for our trip. He was a top notch communicator and made every detail of our trip to our preference and budget. Our guide, Raheim made us feel safe and was intentional about helping us see all that we could during our time. Everyone was so kind, communicative, and intentional about making our dreams come true. I would 100% book with Laxatrails again!
