NZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding Safari in Botwsana
My brother and I organised a 15 day Safari in June 2025 with Sox, who owns Reflect Africa Expeditions. Our expedition included the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Makgadikgadi Pans and Nxai Pan, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai, Savuti and Chobe National Park. We particularly wanted to travel and experience the Kalahari and the Okavango Delta - the rest we left to the expert Sox. WOW! What a fabulous holiday. Sox runs a very well organised operation, however, even in today's modern world, things don't always go to plan. Sox was quick to rectify any unforeseen hiccups along the way - always we ended up in fits of laughter - he has a great sense of humour. The tenting was perfect, spacious, with comfortable camp stretchers and in a separate area a composting toilet and camp shower. The camp sites were beautiful, without exception.
We saw a myriad of bird life, and the animal sightings were wonderful - we saw all manner of African wildlife, from herds of elephants and giraffe, springbok, prides of lions, dazzle of zebra, raft of hippo, and were lucky enough to see a group of cheetah, a leopard, a serval (that was exceptional!) and a group of African wild dogs with a new litter. Hyena, jackal, bat eared fox, so many animals we were hoping to see, but you just never know if you will be at the right place at the right time. Sox was dedicated to giving us the absolute best wildlife experience. Also the topography in Botswana is just beautiful, the Kalahari was sublime, the Pans too were quite stunning, and the Delta was different again, truly special.
My brother and I were in a vehicle with Sox; a delightful South African couple and a Welsh lass were with another driver also with Reflect Africa Expeditions, so we utilized the same campsites and had great evening conversations around the campfire.
Meals by Amante were delicious and varied - he is a very skilled cook - and the other attendees; Teetee, Molah and Obsah were friendly and ever helpful. There's a lot of work in setting up camp and having everything ready for our evening arrival.
We plan to return to Botswana and will definitely use Sox and Reflect Africa Expeditions. I can highly recommend them, Sox did everything to make our trip exceptional, we were lucky to have chanced upon Sox and his wife Fatima - beautiful people!
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Value for money! Highly recommended!
Overall, the tour has been great! Everything was very well organized, no delays, punctual pick-ups and clear instructions. My friends and I did the Radisson 4D3N. We were pleasantly surprised how clean and new the hotel is! The breakfast buffet as well as dinner were amazing! During the game rides, the guides were so knowledgeable about the animals, fluent with English, engaging, funny and going the extra mile to look for the animals for us! Shoutout to Goodman and Evance! For the panorama tour, the 5 sites were amazing! Overall, the entire safari was packed but not rushed and our guides gave us as much time needed. All these could not have been made better with the SafariLink pick-ups that were punctual as well!! Ruben was the sales representative who was very prompt in the entire booking process and constant follow up on the trips progress!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
fast and precise response to all queries
From the beginning to the end the travel agent has been quick to answer all queries on Whatsapp, even after commercial hours. Was able to accommodate special requests and solve all issues. The only minor issues we had was beyond their control. I highly recommend HBT for safari trips in Kenya.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An experienced tour operator that had numerous connections with local tribes and accommodations
We had a wonderful experience during our Safari with Serengeti Clarity. When we first found this company we were impressed by their flexibility and adaptability to our itinerary. We worked with Frank to create a great itinerary and relied upon his knowledge and expertise during this process.
Serengeti Clarity planned a 12 day Kenya / Tanzania safari experience for us that included 5 parks, 7 different hotels and multiple special excursions. All the logistics were executed flawlessly, which allowed us to relax and enjoy the experience.
Our guide Abdul did a great job during our safari and made the experience unique to us. He encouraged us to learn the Tanzanian culture, language and food. He is also excellent on the game drives in positioning the car perfectly for photos and has all the park roads memorized, demonstrating his experience with driving. With Abdul, we were able to see all the Big 5 during our trip and so so many more.
We recommend Serengeti Clarity for anyone planning the adventure of a lifetime!
It was fabulous, with lots of information about the animals and area where they live.
The tour was very organized and accommodating. It was all i hoped it would be and more. I learned much about the Safari animals and their habitat through the knowledge of our guide. I would highly recommend this experience!
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful experience
We just got back from a 6 day safari with Pavillion tours from 2-8 of July 2025. We were a bit reluctant to start with, as many of the reviews were local, and you never know… but after speaking a couple of times with Peter, he gained our trust and we decided to go with Pavillion. Absolutely the right decision!!!
Our driver/guide Patrick picked us up on time at the hotel, and was friendly and professional from day one. Our group (2 families with 3 kids total) was well taken care, and we felt safe the whole stay. The kids even cried and gave Patrick a hug the last day when he dropped us off at the airport.
About the safari, we went to Mara, Nakuru and Amboseli. We saw the big 5, and also learned about all the other animals and discovered about the ugly 5 too. Patrick was very diligent and could see all the shy animals long before we did.
If you’re looking for a professional safari company, Pavillion is your place. They will help craft it based on your budget and type of animals or lodges you want to stay at.
Thank your Peter and Richard for everything, we will all remember this trip during the rest of our lives.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding Safari!
Absolutely loved the 3 day safari that Asante Tours kindly organised for me to Neyere National Park. The organisation, the personnel and the thoughtfulness in creating a wholistic experience in such a short time really stood out. Tour guides Pray and Gladness were superb - knowledgeable, friendly and went out of their way to optimise my experience in any way they could. They built in a boat safari, a road safari, a bushman walk, a trip to a traditional maasai settlement and an insight into the way they live, into the short time. Accommodation was at a lovely lodge which was authentic and comfortable. It had an amazing birdbath where I saw an array of exotic birds drink and bathe - a real treat. The driver Nyuki made me feel like I was in good hands on the amazing but sometimes crazy roads. Daudi Gembe, the tour operator stayed in touch regularly to check in and see if there was anything else I wanted - a very nice touch, and very appreciated. The national park itself was awesome - saw an amazing amount of animals and birds and trees and plants which my knowledgable guides introduced to me. This is an experience that I would highly recommend to anyone. Thank you Asante Tours. The trip will remain a cherished memory forever
CO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
It was a great experience — the service, the kindness, the knowledge of the guides, the punctuality, the hotels. On my next trip to Africa, I would definitely choose Rochar African Expedition again. Jhon, Simon, and Luis are the best
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very well organised in , hotels and drivers.
Perfect organization, the hotels were very good and clean, and the drivers very professional. Armaye organized the tour only for 2 people and we visited very interesting places in the North and in the south of the country. Ethiopia has been a very nice discovery.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6-day, 5-night Tanzania+Kenya safari package
We booked a 6-day, 5-night hotel safari with Castor from Nature Excursion Safaris, and overall, our experience was mostly very positive.
What impressed us most about Castor and his service were:
1. Castor is very nice, honest, and reliable. All arrangements were made via online chat, and everything promised was exactly delivered — no bluffing or excuses. What we agreed on was what we actually got.
2. The vehicle provided was in excellent condition. It had a distinctive green exterior and was well-maintained inside with amenities such as tissues, a trash bin, and charging ports. During the entire 5 days in Tanzania, the car had no mechanical issues.
3. We chose a mid-to-upper range hotel safari package. Compared to other agencies offering similar itineraries and accommodations, Castor’s price was more affordable — about $2400 USD per person, which made the trip very good value.
However, our last day was on Kenya side, Castor handed us over to a local Kenya guide, and unfortunately, that day was so disappointing. The car was too old and lacked basic comforts such as water, a fridge, binoculars, or even a trash bin — it felt more like an empty taxi than a proper safari vehicle.
More seriously, just 40 minutes after leaving the border, the Kenya guide’s car broke down on the C103 road (far from Amboseli), and we were standing on the road for one hour. During this time, the driver left to find help and disappeared, leaving 4 of us alone with 3 Maasai strangers without explanation in advance. This made us feel quite anxious and unsafe.
While we highly recommend Castor and Nature Excursion Safaris for the Tanzania portion of the trip, potential travelers should be aware of the Kenya side’s arrangements and communicate clearly with Castor regarding who will be guiding and the quality of vehicles provided.
