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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip of a lifetime
Our family just came back from the most incredible trip we have ever taken. We did a 9 night Safari in South Luangwa National park which we arranged with Liz. The planning started about 9 months before and having never been to Africa, Liz answered all our questions and arrange for us a trip we will never forget. Everything was so well organized from the moment we got off the plane until we left. When we arrived in Lusaka someone was right there waiting for us guiding us through customs, helping with our luggage, and getting us off on the next plane. This was really wonderful after a long flight, not to have to figure all this out on our own. When we landed in Mfuwe again they were right there waiting for us. Liz arranged per our request for massages at the Mfuwe lodge Spa on our first day (fantastic idea after the longest travel day ever). Liz also arrange for us a visit to the local school. These are just some of the little extras that were arranged. The Mfuwe lodge and the 2 bushcamps we stayed in, Kapamba & Bilimungwe were fantastic. The area is rich with wildlife. We saw, heard, and learn so much on this trip. Looking for a Real African Safari experience, this is it!!! Lions, leopards, Elephants, Hippos, Hyaena's, impala's, giraffes, many more living free as nature is meant to be. Plus some of the most beautiful birds we have ever seen.
Zambia is a special place and feel very fortunate to have experienced a safari of this kind. The guides are extremely knowledgeable, the food is excellent, the staff is both warm and friendly while extremely professional and Zambezi Safari is a fantastic company to put it all together.
Before we left we thought this would be our one and only trip to Africa. After this experience we will be returning and definitely be using Zambezi Safari & Travel Company! Highly recommend them.
Thank you Liz! You planned a perfect trip for our family.
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great safari at a low price
Thank you very much for the great safari!
I have 5 times experience of tour with Jockey tours, and every safari was fantastic!
The driver has great knowledge and experience, and he has the skill to stop a car at the right place to take a photo of animals!
The Lenchada camp is very clean and comfortable, and has security guards of masai people all day and night. It really reassured me. As the security is very important in Kenya, I recommend the safety campsite.
the tour cost was reasonable, you might want to compare the price with another companies.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Private tour Namibia
We were a group of 4 and arranged a private safari with Wild Dog. It was fabulous. Raymond was our driver and took such good care of us. We were well looked after and learned so much about the country and culture. Liz and her staff took care of every detail and need, so all we had to do was take in the sites and enjoy the incredible journey. All accomodations were great and van very comfortable. Excellant tour
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great, friendly guides, good food, and they definitely know how to find the animals!
Appreciated our time with Kanuth Adventure Safaris, even when challenges arose they found a solution and knew their way around the park. We saw on a one day safari all the animals we hoped to see.
Wonderful 3-day safari to Lake Manyara, Ngorogoro Crater and Tarangire!
I was recently in Tanzania for work and only had time (and money) for a short safari. Ben and Aurele at eTrip were wonderfully helpful in laying out different options and costs for me. I ended up going to Lake Manyara, Ngorogoro Crater and Tarangire. They also helped to arrange lodging in Arusha. The safari itself was amazing - the lodging choices for each night (Rhino Lodge at the Crater and Whistling Thorn Tented camp) were both great - pretty good food (better at Rhino) and very comfortable. My guide was fantastic! He spoke good English and had lots of information to offer. Overall, everything was fantastic and I would definitely recommend eTrip to anyone booking a safari in Tanzania.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Jurassic Park... 2015
Michael Haines is a hands on safari specialist. His knowledge of Africa (Botswana in our case) along with our desire for a vacation of a lifetime, made this safari a trip to remember. From our desire to see the animals on the plains to the delta, Michael planned the perfect 8 day/3 camp excursion. While there are no guarantees on animal sightings, the expectations were far exceeded in the camps Michael recommended and the hospitality and services provided from accommodations, to food/beverage. Look no further when booking your safari of a lifetime, as every detail and request is met by Michael with years of experience in making your vacation a dream come true.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Trip! Great Service! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Wild Wind Safaris made our dream come true by booking a customized tour in 24 hours, only 2 weeks in advance, in order to accommodate my husband's work schedule. In planning I reached out to the top 5 tour companies on this site. Wild Wind was the first to get back to me, they were the only company to answer all of my questions immediately and offered us exactly what we wanted at a very affordable price! This was the type of service we recieved throughout our trip! Philip, our guide was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about all the places he visited, and a pleasure to travel with. He had a great sense of humor and we genuinely enjoyed our time with him. Wild Winds was very flexible with us when we wanted to extend our activities beyond the scheduled time or when we asked to change the itinerary mid-trip. Philip kept saying "of course we can do that! it's your vacation!" He was also welcomed by name at all of the charming B&Bs we stayed at and most of the restaurants and activities we visited. The vendors seemed to genuinely enjoy working with him. This says a lot about company!! First class service every step of the way! He even went above and beyond to get back my husband's cell phone when he left it in the lodge in Etosha! Amazing company! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! I'm happy to share more if you message me privately.
LU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Suberb
After some months on a RTW tour I am finally home and can say easily the safari in Tanzania was, hands down, the best experience of this round the world tour. Thanks to it started in africa excellent guide and mother nature work, we were able to see the big5 and much more animals, and even hunts. All the staff was very very nice to us. The Serengeti is one of the most surreal places on Earth, I can't imagine being so in tune with nature like here.
In Serengeti we stayed in Serengeti Heritage camp, a tented camp which I believe is quite new and was stunning, one of the highlights of our safari for sure. I will never forget how many animals we could hear from inside our tents.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fantastic experience from start to finish with the Classic Safari Company
My Wife and I wanted something different and a bit special for our Honeymoon so we decided on a Safari! After a lot of searching and googling we came across Kath Austin at the Classic Safari Company and from the start to finish delivered a fantastic experience.
Kath was very helpful and knowledgeable and provided us with a range of different options to meet our tight budget. We decided on multi stop honeymoon travelling from Cape town to Sabi Sabi Sands for Safari and then onto Zambia for the Victoria Falls.
Kath was very organised and was always available to take our calls and questions, she even came into the office out of hours to change my wifes flights (at very late notice) due to a family illness! And it is this extra mile that establishes the Classic Safari company as one you can trust.
Before leaving for our honeymoon we were provided with a fantastic booking pack containing a detailed itinerary and a summarised itinerary, including all our transfer, hotel and flight vouchers so we knew exactly where to be and when. It also included some complimentary luggage tags and shirts to get us in the safari mood which was a very nice touch!
From the moment we touched down in Cape town our transfers were smooth and friendly and the hotels were amazing.
1) In Cape town we stayed at the V&A Waterfront - very nice hotel, fantastic location overlooking table mountain with plenty of restaurants nearby.
2) In Sabi Sabi sands we stayed at the Arathusa Lodge - We booked the Luxury room which was clean, modern, spacious and extremely well decorated. The staff, rangers and food was excellent and we saw the magnificent 7 (including a wild dog hunt). It also has its own waterhole which was huge and always had activity (hippos, elephants, zebras, warthogs, impala etc
3) In Zambia we stayed at the Royal Livingstone hotel. A beautiful hotel and the rooms were amazing with great views of Victoria falls. I must say however the service received at the hotel certainly needed some work! A few times I ordered a drink a had to keep chasing them to remind them of my order!
Kath must also have made it clear during the reservations it was our honeymoon because a note and bottle of champagne was waiting for us at the V&A waterfront hotel. Thanks Kath! :)
In summary we could not have asked for better from the Classic Safari Company and the experiences we had on our honeymoon. I will therefore without hesitation recommend the Classic Safari company and Kath to all my friends and family!
Thanks Kath! :)
Geoff & Charlotte
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Darshan-Cape town,Kruger,victoria falls,Chobe & Linyanti
Hi Cuan,
Thank you for organizing wonderful family trip for us. Six months ago I was planning trip to Cape town,Kruger,Victoria falls and Botswana. Your suggestions about flights,Hotels/lodges were right on mark. I was impressed with your prompt response to all my questions. Also you took care of arranging need for special meals at lodges and on flights. All transport and transfers were excellent.
We had excellent game viewing on Kruger and Botswana. Both places we spotted many lions,leopards, cheetah,elephants ,hippos,Zebras,giraffes,impalas. Our camp DumaTau in Botswana was impressive for game viewing. We had good luck of spotting lot of live actions in Arathusa safari lodge in Kruger and Dumatau In Botswana and Chobe bush lodge. Staff and services were nice at all lodges and camp.
We had big surprise in Johannesburg, when you were at hotel lobby. It was nice of you to take time to see us. I should also mention how quick you were getting back to me about flight information while we were in Kasane.
Now we are back home. I am going through all pictures. what a wonderful trip we had. We have done African safari trip before but this trip will go down on memory lane.We can't thank you enough, Cuan, for helping us have the most memorable of holidays. I thank you and our family thanks you as a whole.We would happily recommend this to our friends and family.