TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was well-organized, and the guides were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly.
We chose Meektrails Safari, the company our friend recommended to us, for our safari vacation and it was a great decision! Everything was perfectly organized, and our guide Robin was truly exceptional not just as a guide, but as a person. He was cheerful, incredibly knowledgeable, and always ready to help. Thanks to him, we had the unforgettable experience of seeing the Big Five up close. It was absolutely amazing!
HU
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly, very intelligent and experienced🙂
We went for a two day safari trip.
The stuff was waiting for us in front of airport to welcome us.
After the friendly introduction we started our safari journey straight ahead to the Tarangire national park.
Due to the experienced tour guide we were able to finish the BIG five within 2 days. While seeing these animals we get known lots of interesting facts about other hidden animals. I highly recommend them and Mr. Richard. (our tour guide)
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great!
We spent two weeks in Tanzania with our two boys (5 and 9 years old). One week of safari and one week of beach vacation in Zanzibar. Fransisca organized everything brilliantly, fulfilled our every wish, and was there for us at all times. We had a fantastic driver/guide who told us a lot about the country. The highlight for the boys was the Land Cruiser with the pop-up roof. Here they were up close to the animals. Highly recommended and we'd love to go again. Thanks Fransisca.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Discover Africa organized a GREAT Botswana safari for us!
I had received a glowing recommendation for Discover Africa from a member of my synagogue who has done multiple safaris with them. So when it came time to select a safari vendor for a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife safari for my daughter and I, I reached out to them. I'd done some research ahead of time and so knew that we were interested in Botswana, specifically the Okavango Delta. My contact/resource at Discover Africa was Susan Veldman and she was great. She listened to what I told her in terms of what we were looking for and crafted a proposal that met our needs in terms of schedule, length, etc. Initially she had us ending our trip at Victoria Falls (my impression is most multiple-stop safaris in the region start or end there), but when I told her our focus was really on wildlife, she came up with an amended itinerary that subtracted Victoria Falls and added Chobe National Park. In short, she listened and responded to our input. We did 8 nights/9 days. We flew into Johannesburg, South Africa, from NYC via London. Those flights we booked on our own, but everything else and all the other flights (Johannesburg to Botswana, 3 bush flights to our lodges/accommodations, then back to Johannesburg from Kasane) were taken care of by Susan. Plus we had dietary requirements (I'm a vegetarian and my daughter is allergic to dairy) that Susan communicated to the 3 lodges we stayed at and they came through with flying colors. I haven't eaten so well in quite a while! We spent 3 nights at Kadizora Lodge (in the Delta), 3 nights at Saguni Lodge (eastern edge of the Delta, near Khwai and the Moremi Game Reserve) and two nights further east, at Elephant Valley Lodge outside of Kasane and adjacent to Chobe National Park. Each lodge and experience was a little different, and we loved all three. Kadizora was the smallest of the three, and the most isolated -- there weren't many other lodges nearby and so we did not see a lot of other vehicles on our drives. The terrain in the area was flooded delta and savannah-style plain for the most part, with good/long visibility. Saguni was a little larger and close to the village of Khwai; the terrain in the area was more scrub trees, as well as savannah, so visibility was often more circumscribed. The wildlife in both areas of the Delta was similar, and both of the Okavango lodges were near water (Saguni especially). At both the Okavango lodges we supplemented our drives with water-borne excursions, including two makora (traditional dug-out canoes, propelled by guides with long poles -- think of Venice and gondolas) rides which were fantastic. We loved our guides at all three lodges, but bonded especially with Action at Suguni -- he was very knowledgeable and a real gem. Elephant Valley Lodge was the largest of the three we stayed at; it is near Kasane, a significant town near the borders of Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Paved roads, shopping centers, more people. And Chobe National Park was by far the most crowded of the three areas we drove in. And in the national park, as opposed to the Delta, guides were not permitted to take their vehicles off-road in search of game. More than compensating for this, though, was the sheer volume and density of wildlife in Chobe NP. It was amazing. In short, Discover Africa delivered a perfect wildlife safari for my daughter and I which met all our (very high) expectations. We couldn't have been happier, and Susan was always available for questions, both before and during the trip. We were in good hands throughout!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Edward was patient and highly knowledgeable about the environment and wildlife
As someone who had never booked a trip through a tour operator before, I was hesitant—especially given how expensive these trips can be. But we were so fortunate to find such a great company. The booking process was smooth and easy, and Silas was incredibly knowledgeable, helping us organize the trip efficiently and save valuable time. Our guide Edward was patient, friendly, and deeply knowledgeable about the wildlife and environment. We always felt safe, and he made each moment in Tanzania engaging and memorable. We did a 5-day safari, and now my kids can’t stop telling everyone about the experience. The “pole pole” (slowly, slowly) pace was perfect for our family. We’re already planning to come back to visit the Maasai Mara and hope this same team can help us plan that trip in the near future.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extraordinary Africa made our dream safari trip so personal and unforgettable!
Our trip with Extraordinary Africa was unforgettable. From the moment we started planning, I felt completely taken care of. Alex catered a perfect and personal itinerary for us based on our top bucket list locations, budget, and time-frame. The itinerary of Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, and Masai Mara was planned with so much care and attention to detail. I was so impressed with Alex's knowledge of the continent and each location we visited. My biggest goal of the trip was to see the wildebeest migration, and I assumed that meant I'd need to go to Masai Mara in August (when the river crossings happen). Alex assured me that going to Serengeti in June gave me just as good a chance to see it, at a much lower price and with way less crowds, and I'm glad we followed her advice because we got to experience thousands of wildebeests all to ourselves.
Each accommodation she suggested was also perfect. Lion's Paw in Ngorongoro was as close to the crater as possible, so we were one of the first cars there in the morning! Lahia Tented Lodge was in western Serengeti, where the migration was at that time of year.
Every destination felt perfectly timed and balanced; every new stop on our trip felt like the perfect time to go there and the transitions between them were smooth and stress-free. All the provided prep materials we received ahead of time made a big trip like this feel unintimidating. I felt so confident and excited going into it, and once we were there, I always felt safe and supported.
If you’re looking for a trip that’s not only beautifully curated but also deeply personal, I can’t recommend Extraordinary Africa enough. It lives up to its name in every way.
NZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Polished performance
Met at Zanzibar airport and dropped off same airport 12 days latter. The service, people, accommodation and experience was 5 star. Booked direct. Communication from owner Paul was excellent. Don't look any further
US
Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Customer centric tour operator for African Safari
From start to finish, the service was outstanding and truly made our experience unforgettable. Steve went above and beyond by personally ensuring our lost luggage was delivered to one of our safari destinations—a clear reflection of their dedication to customer care. All the safari guides assigned to us shared the same commitment to our safety and enjoyment. Gideon, Aziz, and Erasim were exceptional throughout. I highly recommend their services. Thank you for making our trip so memorable!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
I went on a 3-day safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro with 3 friends through Serengoro Experience, and it was absolutely unforgettable. Everything was smoothly arranged, from the comfortable lodges to the exciting game drives. Our guide was outstanding knowledgeable, friendly, and made the trip so much fun. We saw incredible wildlife, including the Big Five. The whole team was professional and welcoming. A truly memorable adventure with great company highly recommended!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Willing to go above and beyond!
We had an absolutely incredible safari! Zambezi went above and beyond to accommodate all of our needs. For the price especially, this is a wonderful safari with every inclusion necessary. We truly feel that we made the most of our time on safari and had the opportunity to engage in every activity we wanted. Oscar was an amazing camp director taking us on Mokoro rides and game walks (we truly felt like we were living among the animals!), Khumo was a wonderful game driver taking us to see two packs of lions (20 total!,) Silence and Oscar did a wonderful job helping us arrange activities (especially in Zimbabwe where we went to Devil’s Pool and did a helicopter ride. Each of our requests were met. The food and activities were wonderful and we could not recommend this tour more!
