50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Makoro and Moremi safari
Our safari was organised by Destination Okavango who found Bushbabycalls and tailored the trip to suit the interests of my husband and I. We'd looked into group safaris but couldn't find anything for our dates and had one quote for an individual safari which was higher than that of Bushbabycalls so chose them. We had a meeting with MG the afternoon before the trip and he explained the plan - drive to mokoro station, mokoro trip to wild camp site on an island 2 nights there and then drive a few hours to northern Moremi for 2 nights camping between Xanakaxa and Third Bridge, then our final destination near Khwai. Some things had to be organised at the last minute which took up a little time . Satellite phones meant MG could organise things from afar and communicate with our guide Glenn. We had requested a guide who knew about birds and Glenn was excellent . He knew exactly where to look and helped us identify around a eighty birds in the last 4 days - my favourites were a carmine beeeater and a ground hornbill. Glenn was familiar with the roads and other guides in Moremi and enabled us to see a leopard and youngster up a tree, two packs of wild dogs and a striped jackal, plus countless antelopes, zebra and giraffe. We were told how hippos communicate and how a dominant male rules the roost. We had a lot of enjoyment listening to hippos harrumphing to each other while we lay in our tent in the evening. We could stand up in the tent and the sponge mattresses with sheets and pillows were very comfortable. The shower had nice warm water and the pit toilet served the purpose. Our cook Nike was a genius at producing tasty meals from a wood fire. We had our own driver as well as the cook and guide. They looked after us so well, making us feel comfortable and chatting about their lives and about wildlife. Everyone spoke very god English as well as Setswana. The trip on the mokoro was so peaceful , being punted through water lilies and greenery. Our guide there Opa was only 23 but had been to a school specially for guides and took us on a walking safari where we saw elephants and red letchwe. He also managed to get the mokoro very near a group of hippos so we could observe them at close quarters. MG was very solicitous and told us we could ask the staff to change the plan if we'd prefer to do something else, but their plan suited us fine. We hadn't given any thought to the journey from Maun to Moremi which was on an unmade road, so very dusty. We wore sunglasses to protect our eyes but everything was covered in dust by the time we reached the camp. The shower was very welcome that night. All in all an excellent trip. We definitely recommend Bushbabycalls.
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Namibia
Very professional, helpful, friendly and trustworthy - the best value for money
The tour was excellent. It has exceeded our expectations. The tour Guide and driver were very professional, friendly, and so helpful. It was a trip of a lifetime for me. I have recommended Safpol Safaris to all my friends, Peter was so accommodating and very helpful, always available to provide advice. I am very happy to have dealt with this company. Their reputation is excellent, 6 stars !!!! and above all trustworthy: our accommodation, food, vehicles, service - all was better than anywhere else for the price we paid for our holiday. Kk
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience
A few days ago we had a safari tour to QENP. It was a great trip with lots of animals we saw: water bucks, Uganda kobs, elephants, crocodiles and lions. A trip on Kazinga channel was organized, also at the end a trip to kyambura gorge for chimpanzee tracking. Always felt save with the driver Remi who did a great job. Thanks to Klaus for arranging and Remi for accompanying us on the trip. I can highly recommend "Wild Jungle Trails".
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent game drives at Kruger and day trip to Swaziland.
We had an unforgettable time at Kruger NP. The game drives and the guides were excellent. We saw all of the big 5 every single day (4 game drives) plus loads of other interesting animals (e.g. wild dogs). The guest house Laughing Waters was also great (big room, lovely garden and great food). Learning about the culture and history of Swaziland on the day trip was also very interesting.
We had an amazing experience with Roho Ya Chui, who were always extremely helpful.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic first safari's experience in mikumi
We will ever remember our 4 days trip in mikumi national park in tanzania, that was made possible by the fantastic team of Joseph from tomodachi tours.
Joseph helped to organize us a tour that we decided to book at the last minute, 5 days before departure.
We went from a good surprise to another, 5h only by car from dar el salaam : fighting rhinos, resting male lion, elephants and girafes less than 5 meters from us - it was simply unbelievable.
We decided to mix a safari and a hikking experience, and I would recommend this combination for all the nature lovers.
Accomodations were carefully chosen, and we were provided with accurate, interesting and funny comments during all our trip.
Thanks again to all the team !
Diane and Xavier
RO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful! Above expectations!
I was pleasantly surprised by the overall services. The food was good, the camping was safe and really above my expectations, the driver/guide spoke English perfectly and he was a very pleasant companion. He had a Radio and communicated with the other drivers in the area and whenever a rare animal was spotted somewhere he would race to that place to help us catch a glimpse. I really recommend the experience!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Booked for Tsavo est and Amboseli they changed it in 2 days in Tsavo without telling me in advance!
Once i joint Tsavo i found the agency had still to send money to pay the fuel for the second day in Tsavo. I lost 2 hours waiting for the money to come! I ve booked for a jeep but the agency at the last second told me there wasen t any jeep but a van. The price was low but how many troubles!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari and Tanzanian experience!!!! Easy choice next time i come back.
Magda and Edward are amazing and unique people who gave us the best experience we could ask for... From getting to know personally our wants and wishes and doing everything they can to make it happen all the way to having the Best guide- Godson- who is funny, kind, safe and very knowledgeable about the country and animals.
Please people of the Web do yourself a favor go see this amazing country talk to its amazing people and make it easy just use Flash to do it!!!!!! they know the best lodges as well and give you a personal Tanzanian experience. Much love to Flash.
ישראלים יקרים תבחרו בפלאש להקל לכם על ההתארגנות ולדאוג לכך שהחוויה שלכם תהיה אדירה.
בטוח נקי ואישי.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime trip
My husband and I went on a 5-day 4-night trip to Masai Mara. We stayed at Kilima Camp and had Chedi as our guide. We owe It Started In Africa a huge thank you for arranging this for us, we really felt lucky to have both a stunning place to stay and such an awesome guide. Chedi was wonderful -- kind, informative, quick with a laugh, and always on time or ready to help with whatever we needed. He spotted rhinos, lions, families of elephants, cheetahs, colorful birds, and I always felt safe with him at the wheel! One of my favorite memories is of Chedi hauling out his worn and well loved bird guide book to point out what we were seeing. Kilima Camp had warm and helpful staff, too, and I would recommend lodging there if you're headed to Masai Mara. From a logistical standpoint, It Started In Africa also gets our enthusiastic endorsement - prompt and clear communication and easy airport transfers were the norm. Just go!!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience in my whole life!
The time in Uganda was really amazing due to our wonderful guides Twaha and Wilson! The trip to Murchinson Falls National Park was well planned and organized. Both guides took much care of the group and provided us with lots of detailed information about the various plants and animals that we saw. We had a lot of fun with Twaha and Wilson, the best tourist guides for safaris in the world.
I can highly recommend those guys to everybody who is interested in spending an unforgettable time in Uganda - the Pearl of Africa. It was a pleasure and an honour to make their acquaintance and I thank Twaha and Wilson from the bottom of my heart for the extraordinary experience I gained due to their passionate and fantastic work!