35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First time Safari - Luxury and Lions
We recently stayed at Shamwari Bayethe Lodge on our first ever safari and absolutely loved it. We went there on a recommendation from The Luxury Safari Company as a must do after our Cape Town and Garden Route tour and wanted to mention Bayethe especially since I was 5 months pregnant and all the staff and our guide were very accommodating, always driving carefully on game drives. The lodge itself is beautiful (we didn't realise that's what a luxury safari was all about!!) and we saw some fantastic wildlife including all the big cats.
Seeing the Born Free Foundation headquarters was also a big draw for us and it proved to be as interesting as we originally thought. We went twice during our four night stay and found their work truly inspirational. We're hooked on safaris now and can't wait to go back, although probably won't be for a few years now!
Next time we go on Safari it will inevitably be with children, and I will be contacting Rose at the Luxury Safari Company again to make our travel arrangements... she thinks of everything so I know I will be in safe hands!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari!
We had a superb experience with Chris. Since some people cancelled on short notice we (just 2) had the whole truck to ourselves and fortunately they still went trough with the trip. The truck, built by Chris himself, is spacious, comfortable and provides a great vantage point for game viewing. Also comes with a bar (Cold Beer!). Chris is very knowledgable about the wildlife and his campside cooking is a revelation. Honestly can't think of a single thing that could have been better and would definitely like to do another Safari with Armadillo Overland Tours.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Joining safari, with superb customisation!
We did a the three night four day joining safari to Nakuru, Naivasha and Masai Mara. We wanted to minimise costs and hence opted for the joining safari. However, we wanted comfortable places to stay And were in no mood to camp. David understood our requirements perfectly and customised our trip to ensure that we got the best at optimal costs. Our dates changed a few times and David accommodated all the changes, ensuring that we got to do all that we wanted to!
Our guide was called Animal. He knew so much about everything... History, geography, the Masai culture, bird, animals...Superb. Half the fun was having him around, sharing his knowledge with us. We had great sightings and saw the big five. Animal made us feel safe and knew where we could buy medical supplies, when we needed them!
Lastly, the team made sure that we were safely picked up and dropped to the airport
even though our flight schedule changed. Many thanks to the team for going beyond their call of duty to ensure that our safari vacation was truly five star!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
African Pathfinder Safaris
I have used Africa Pathfinder Safaris twice....in 2007 and 2011. On both occasions Patrick was very professional, helpful and friendly. I would certainly recommend him to anyone thinking of visiting this beautiful country.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
shadows of africa is very nice company
This company is a very nice company, Natasha help me us to book the flight, and give us many idea about our trouble with other agent , the drive Mr B help us to meet policeman , Mr B act as translator, even we back to china, he still try to help us. He has a very good eyesight, he can find special animal in a very far away place, let us find the animal which normal is very hard to find. Especially he found 7 lions and we spend long time there with lions, it was a very nice experience. when in katikati camp, Mr B singed songs for us, we talked near the fire, and look the stars in the sky, it was a special and nice day that will not happen again in my life! all of us aprreciate Mr B given us very nice time there!
i recommend you to choice them, you will not disappointed with them.
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari at Amboseli Natural Park with African Flash Mc Tours
I contacted African Flash Mc Tours because I wanted to visit Amboseli National Park. They had not the package that I was intrested in, but I presented to African Flash Mc Tours what I was intrested in and with no problems they arranged a safari for me the way I wish to have it.
The experince of the safari was wonderful, because we had a great tour guide with lot of knowledge and was kind. He was very good at spotting animals even though you barely could see them and that he did while he drove. Our tour guide was genuine intrested in animals with lot of knowledge, so that made the experience so much better because you learned much more. Also at same time he had great respect for the animal, he didn´'t drive to close so that it would stress animal and instead we where there on the term of the species living there.
That I think was one of the greatest experience, since then you get a chance to see animal relaxed and behaving natural in their own area. He was also a excellent driver that made the journey feel comfortable.
After we where back to Amboseli, the manager called us and see if we enjoyed our journey. That feelt genuine and friendly, and made me really want to use their service for a Safari.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
South Africa #SpringBreak
On a whim we decided to take a Spring Break. With less than 4 weeks to plan a group of 4 of us got on a flight to Johannesburg not knowing what exactly to expect when we landed. We couldn't have been more thrilled with our experience with Wild Planet Safari and our guide Ryan. Ryan picked us up right at the airport, drove us to Kruger Park while allowing us multiple stops along the drive to enjoy the country side. We did a 2 night 3 day Safari in Kruger. Over the course of 3 days Ryan enlightened us with so much information that we couldn't believe it. From how to track the animals to information about how they feed or interact with other animals Ryan knew it all. He was also extremely calm in all situations. For example one morning we had an elephant trying to charge the car. Ryan knew exactly what to do to keep us out of harms way. In just 3 days we saw 4 of the big 5! In addition to Ryan's knowledge of Kruger he is also quite the chef. He helped prepare three amazing meals a day even bringing veggies hand picked from his own garden. We got on a plane not knowing what to expect and we walked away with unforgettable memories.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by dorneyphoto
good birding
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Laikipia Plateau by dorneyphoto
Excellent bird life and great views
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Miles better than airport hotel
We arrived here at the lodge 90 minutes after landing with dinner waiting at 2300. Next morning at 0600 we were on our first game drive. The ranger was excellent and vechicles comfortable. In 2 drives and a walk we saw 51 birds and 17 mammals including lion with the city as a back drop!!!!
The lodge was comfortable and the food was excellent
Great way to start a trip