Rich with natural beauty
The time I spent in South Africa was great, though most of it was driving. I was with some veterinarians who were visiting various game ranches and conservation operations. While I didn't get to spend much time in the "wild bush", the scenic views I experienced while driving down the eastern coast, and inland areas was breathtaking. There is such a variety of natural beauty in South Africa, with many different ecosystems, and varieties of people. I experience such a rich diversity of cultures, languages, and traditions. My time spent in the parks was limited to a few short day visits, but all of the accommodations were top notch, and quite luxurious. Being one of the more developed nations in Africa, many of the facilities and services in South Africa are superior to other countries. A great place to visit, whether you want to go on Safari, tour by car, or just view natural beauty.
Deep in the Heart of the Chobi Reserve
I had to good fortune to spend two weeks in the Chobe National Park & the adjacent game reserve, and have never seen so many elephants in my life. It is a beautiful park, and is teeming with wildlife. It was also a nice respite to not have as many tsetse flies following you around. The local guides we were with were elephant experts, and had even names certain ones based on the tracks they left, and could tell elaborate stories of how they spent their days based on their comings and going. The weather was very mild for Africa standards, and the abundance of water at the time made for some great game viewing. I highly recommend this area, especially for people who don't have a lot of experience on safari, as this would be a great entry level safari. You're definitely going to see lots of wildlife.
TW
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best 2 days safari experience in the wilderness of Tanzania
We were a group of 12 who went on a 2 days safari with Safari Infinity to Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater in early June. The operator took us on 2 safari vehicles with open roofs. From meeting us at the hotel in Arusha to taking care of our safety and meals, to traveling in the parks and finally sending us back, we had a perfect trip. All of us agree that we had one of the best packed lunches in our lives and enjoyed the evening stay at the Rhino Lodge in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (with 300 buffaloes sleeping outside our doors and the milky way in the night sky).
Eric our tour guide is an excellent, experienced guide with a wealth of knowledge on wildlife. He could spot and track animals instantly that we otherwise would have missed. We learned about the characteristics of elephants, how they were right or left tusked, and how elephants travel alone in their final years. We saw an abundance of animals, most memorably being two lion hunts, hippos flipping and bathing, a 60 members baboon family traveling right beside us, and an elephant encounter on the road to the Rhino Lodge. The other car had Vincent as their guide and equally enjoyed their trip.
The best part for me is the scenery of the Ngorongoro Crater. I have never seen any place like this, a vast, green and lush sunken crater formed millions of years ago with steep hills surrounding the land. Animals roaming free without any worries of "men" and their next meal... it is truly a paradise for wildlife. The Crater is a place that I think anyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. Breathtaking.
To Lucia and Sam who run the operation and coordinated for us, we could not thank you enough for such a wonderful trip!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
honesty
Touch africa adventures planned our trip exactly how we said and they gave some recommendations without self interest. We visited the places we wanted and slept at incredible places, and they were ineterested everyday about our trip and how everything was going.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
First class operator!
The most important factor to me in a safari experience is the guide. They are the ones you spend countless hours with day after day searching for wildlife. Their personality and their wealth of knowledge of the wildlife's habitat their behaviors and the lay of the land is critical to a fulfilling trip. Tanzania is a breath taking place that you only have one chance to capture. Safari infinity ensured we had first class accommodations even though we had a semi-luxury budget...I will be recommending this group!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It's all about the driver/guides!
What separates Safari Infinity from the competition? We stayed in the same great lodges and tented cabins, ate the same great food, visited the same great parks, and rode in the same not-so-great 4x4's as the other guys!... BUT WE HAD THE BEST DRIVER/GUIDE!... and that makes all the difference in the world!
Our guide was born and raised in Tanzania, spoke perfect English, had a wonderful sense of humor, knew the history, culture, flora and fauna... and was ALWAYS the first to spot the quarry (with a little help from us as time went on)... the others just followed our lead! Nothing we didn't see... and quite sure that NAT GEO would pay for our photos and videos! Tanzania in June was superb... comfortable days and cool evenings.
Even though SAFARI INFINITY has not been in the business long and is not yet well known, they know the business and offer the same great adventures at a competitive price... and they have the best driver/guides! Five thumbs up from us!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellence is what they strive for
Their sellection of routes, hotel/safari lodges, and travel planning was so good and well thought. They are a company that mind their reputation and therefore are accountable and transparent in dealing with their clinents and other stake holders in the industry. They are professional in all their dealings and execution of their duties. Working for them as a freelance guide was the best ever and I wish other companies could learn from them. It was such fun being in the field on their safari.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Bloody Marvellous
This is what memories are made of. My biggest fear is arriving and A- no transport B- no bookings and C- my little girls says I'm BOARD. Well safe to say that my worries were a waste of time and energy. Arriving at Hoedspruit airport we were greeted with huge smiles and warm hugs. Felt like long lost friends. In the comfy vehicle there were snacks and juice ready just for us. Not once in the 8days did I hear I'm bored. not from my 8 year old princess of my hubby. Barney kept my hubby entertained with interesting facts and long walks and Venishia kept Alexa busy while I soaked up the African sun and read a brilliant book. that is between the places of interest and the amazing bush drives. Not only can they tell you something interesting about the animal, birds and their different calls and the trees. WOW are there a lot of trees (and yes had a quick check in the book to make sure Barney did not have us on) the knowledge. Hearing about all the different things is not something you can pick up from reading or watching all the animal shows. These two really know what they are doing. From the suppers to brunch and a million snacks in between we rolled home.
Thank you for the amazing trip we will definitely be back next year. Did I mention that it took five minutes to email them our booking request, two minutes later a reply with suggestions and a quick EFT and we on our way
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A tour operator par excellence with personal, friendly and efficient service at a reasonable rate
Makasa Tanzanian Safaris arranged a wonderful 8-day tour for our group of six seniors from South Africa. The tour with a competent, knowledgeable and humorous tour guide, Humphrey, took us through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro and was an absolute dream-come-true for us all. Everything ran smoothly and the accommodation in the various camps/lodges was excellent. We saw a large spectrum of wild life, birds, trees and wonderful landscapes, including part of the “migration”, which we also experienced at first hand in the Tenzan Tented Camp just outside the Ikoma gate of Serengeti. By the way, this was the camp and accommodation we all enjoyed most. A real experience in the bush, which we South Africans love so much. The management and staff in all camps made us feel most welcome and at home.
Amazingly Beautiful and Wild Landscape
Tsavo West was the last stop on our 12 day honeymoon safari through Kenya with Natural Tours and Safaris. We had first visited Samburu, Mt. Kenya, Aberdares, Mara, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli. Despite having been to so many amazing locations, we found Tsavo to be amazingly beautiful and unique. The landscape is a striking mix of rocky hills, greenery, black volcanic lava flows and red dirt that makes for some spectacular scenery. It also felt like the most 'wild' of the parks. We lodged at Rhino Valley which was very comfortable, set in a beautiful location and had some of the best food of our trip. There seemed to be a good chance of seeing leopards there (we saw 2), and the 'red' elephants are also quite cool. The one downside was that because it's so wild, hilly and brushy, wildlife can be harder to spot and so we went on a number of drives where we didn't see too much. Despite that, I still think Tsavo West is well worth the trip - just not if it's your only chance to see wildlife.