I❤️Africa
I would like to Thank Simon and his team for giving us the most amazing African holiday! They took care of our every need and we felt safe with them the entire time. Our guide Gordon was a wealth of knowledge, there was not a question I asked that he didn't know the answer to or wasn't able to find me the answer. He ensured all our accommodations where adequate and to our liking. (Traveller's remember the accommodations in Africa are not the same as your used to, ask lots of questions and never assume anything as this may lead you to have unrealistic expectations, in our eyes this is what made things more authentic) The Massai Mara was full of adventures and fully lived up to our expectations, Gordon spotted us the Big Five all in one day and much much more! We also had the luxury of having a ride along guide intern with us for the first half of our trip and Jeffith always ensured I captured every moment by offering to take our picture and videos in all locations/ events of the days. We visited a Masai village and learned of the traditional ways of their people, it was a very eye opening experience and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to experience more of Africa. In Amboseli National park we where given the honour of having our meals prepared by a private chef Alan and every meal he impressed and ensured we where fully satisfied :) When we crossed the boarder into Tanzania the transfer was smooth and both guides ensured we where comfortable. Ozy our guide for Tanzania could spot any camouflaged animal from miles away and took the time to sit at certain spots ensuring we saw different animal interactions that we didn't anticipate such as the lion mating routine. (Always account for travel time and traffic, all these parks are amazing but they do require a bit of travel time to get there.) I cant say enough about the personal touches that going with Wildrace offered us, Simon took the time out of his busy schedule to pick us up at the boarder and accompany us for the final day, driving back to Nairobi from the Tanzania boarder and even some shopping and our final dinner at the Famous Carnivore restaurant. One of my crazy requests was to ride a camel and on the last day my dream came true as we went to a Masai camp out of the original plan and I was able to ride a Camel!! Wildrace far exceeded my expectations and as first time visitors to Africa made me feel more then at home, my advice for any traveler going to Africa would be to plan your itinerary with a local company to ensure you get the real African experience ( Not being put in a large bus with 20 other people like we seen of many large companies) be flexible and just enjoy the moments. Thank you again Simon and your great team, I can't wait to plan our next adventure visiting the Gorillas of Uganda with you and feel truly grateful to have met each and everyone of you!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime!
Outstanding professionalism by Opentourafrica. Our itinerary was elaborated and delivered to the point. Everything from the transfers to hotels to the activities were beautifully organized. A very well planned route thanks to the expertise and knowledge of Opentourafrica. The safaris were such a surreal experience! The service received from the drivers, rangers and staff at the lodge was excellent.
Thank you for a trip of a lifetime! We can't wait to visit again!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
If only there was a 6th star
I have traveled to over 60 countries and all over the world, managing my traveling almost entirely independent of a travel agency, but dealing with Rose at the Luxury Safari Company for my Africa trip was such a significant improvement to my travel experiences that i have completely changed how i view booking trips going forward. She was completely in tune with my needs (an innate skill), all on a short term booking basis, handled every little detail, and even dealt with issues as they arose during my trip. Staying at Little Medikwe was a memory i will never forget. The Residence in Johannesburg was top 3 best service of any hotel i have ever stayed at, and a completely unique hotel concept. Stanley Safari Lodge in Zambia (Vic Falls) was also unique in that you have one of the four walls in your room exposed to the elements, listening to lion roars instead of counting sheep to sleep at night. Even when i wanted to do something that she didnt have a pre-existing relationship with a company to service me, Rose took the initiative to work with an outside company of my choosing and deal with rescheduling and other issues that popped up with that company. This is the mark of a truly motivated and caring agency. If there was a sixth star i would gladly give it to the Luxury Safari Company.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best place on Earth!
We had the opportunity to visit the caves in western Uganda! I was taken away by the beauty and historical significance placed on that region. That is something that I admire so much. I learn so much about the culture and history of western Uganda and thanks to the amazing tour guides who were very professional and at the same time very humorous! We had a blast. I recommend Gorilla Tours to you
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best safari ever!
We planned a summer holiday with the family and we used Gorilla Tour. I must say the experience was beyond awesome. It was the first time travelling outside my country and the experience and care wouldn't have been any better! Thank you so much
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
If you want adventure riding on great horses and fantastic people to help you then this is the ride
I am not one to praise people easily,they have to earn it. This ride is not for pussy cats, the terrain is tough and some days are long. The rewards though are amazing what with the fantastic rock formations and drawings. I rode two horses and found them both easy to handle and well schooled plus all the horses were very well looked after with lots of water and good feed. Andrew, Tillanny and the team could not do any more than they did. Nelson and Frederick were pillars of strength and the girls produced fantastic Camp Fire food .Overall I recommend Namibia Horse Safaris to all adventurist riders .They have earned my deepest respect. thank You
DK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing experience with Cul Tour Safaris
I recently had the opportunity to visit Uganda for my fourth time but two times traveled Cul Tours and they over exceeded my expectations visiting local villages in Uganda and it's amazing experience. Specially need to mentioned Francis and Juma and Stephen the owner of the Company as our assigned tour guides during our two weeks visit to Uganda. I would suggest any friend or family visiting there to book from them. Thanks to for making this trip wonderful!
FI
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hello Tanzania was very helpful and punctual in all their arrangements.
All people we met from Hello Tanzania were professional and easy to deal with. Communications, service etc were meeting the expectations and without aggressive selling as seen earlier in similar situations.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was exellent
I booked a tour with my parents who visited me in Uganda during my internship and the communications was very nice and friendly. Good car and friendly driver . He had a lot of knowledge about Uganda . Also about animals . In the Murchison Falls Park was no ranger but our driver told us many interesting things . We stayed in Lodge and hippos came near the dinning and it was very great trip!
We had a wonderful time with the help of Stephen the local guide but professional tour operator. Thank you to Cul Tours and i recommend to everyone.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Trip to Southen Africa
My wife and I just returned from our first trip to southern Africa where we used Sun Safaris to arrange all land transfers and lodges - and they were brilliant! Natasha at Sun Safaris had everything arranged perfectly and our travel was stress free and a wonderful experience. I used frequent flyer miles to book airfare (South African is part of the Star Alliance with United) so I was looking for a safari consultant to arrange the "on ground" portion of the trip so that we could travel independent of a big group. I told Natasha that we would like to visit Sabi Sands Game Reserve in South Africa, Victoria Falls, and Chobe Natl Park in Botswana, and that we wanted small lodges with a personal feel, away from the more touristy areas, in a mid-range price level. Her selection of lodges fit us perfectly! Her selection of transfer companies was also great - we were met at each airport by a friendly driver who took us to the lodges and we were picked up punctually from each lodges to move to the next destination. Each lodge was well informed of our arrival and departure times and we learned that Natasha even checked with one lodge while we were there to ensure that things were going smoothly - a nice and personal touch! I am a university Professor and I would give Sun Safaris and Natasha a grade of A+!