50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Extraordinary Ethiopia tours were responsive to our needs and requests
Communication with Maereg was great, a wonderful guide for Lalibela and norther regions and great to be around. He was reliable and provided a great personalised service. We really enjoyed our time here and could have stayed longer. Sora Lodge was wonderful. Due to concerns of unrest we had to change part of itinerary and ended up going to Omo Valley as part of tour. We felt this region was at times problematic, tour did not run as smoothly, level of accommodation and service not to as high a standard as provided in the north.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgetable expirience!
Booking with Ozon Light Tour was easy communication and they were really felxible. Sometimes we wished, that there were more informations from the operater, for example on the first day we had no idea when we will meet our guide so we had to ask. Also the information about my celiac disease was not given forward to the lodges, even though I informed them two times. The Lodges had to be informed by our guide who had also no idea, but once I told him, he really made sure, that the lodges know and made me feel comfortable. Apart from that we had a tour we will never forget and our guide Joshua made everything he could to give us the greatest memories. He was kind, professional and had a lot of knowledge about animals and the surroundings. The lodge in Serengeti was a once in a lifetime expirience! Our last stop was Tarangire Nationalpark. On our game drive through the park there really were almost no animals, due to the rain season so we can not recommend visit it in May or maybe visit it at first stop. Thank you so much for that great time! We can really recommend this operator!o
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
professional team and the best guide
It is an amazing safari in Kenya，I am happy to choose Jocky tours，they are very professional. Reasonable price，good service. Our guide Albert take care of me for the whole tour 7 days，a good driver，a professional safari guide. He can find the animals effectively and stop the vehicle at the best places so that we can take good photos. Though I am in a budget tour group，our accommodations are all close to the national park gate，so that we didn't waste much time on the way. I enjoy the safari time very much. I recommend to choose Jocky tour and Albert，you can definitely trust them！
US
Action-packed, well organized itinerary!
This was a trip for my 22 year-old, myself, and a friend. When planning an adventure so far from home, it’s so important to have great organization. From the very beginning, from the moment I started making inquiries, Cuckoo Safari was very responsive with messages. They made me feel very comfortable before even arriving in the country. Their organization and proficiency continued throughout our entire stay. Our guides and the office used WhatsApp to stay in touch, so we could always ask questions when needed.
To mention a few of the staff we met: Simon was a stand-out, we met him the first day and he also drove us from Vic Falls to the border of Botswana and gave us a very good understanding of the area, sharing information the entire ride! Felix, from the company booked to transport us for our sunset dinner cruise was a friendly and informative driver. And Figo, from the sister company of Puku Safari in Botswana was a wonderful guide for our first game drive in Chobe. Everyone at the entrance to Chobe and other 4 x 4s knew him and shared information when game-spotting.
Regarding the activities: we had an amazing variety of activities in our itinerary, and it allowed us to experience so much in a short time. The sunset cruise on the Zambezi with drinks and snacks was wonderful. We really enjoyed being on the river that first night, it was very relaxing. For those of you who enjoy gin, there are some craft-flavored varieties that are made locally that were delicious. It was awesome to walk up to the boat landing, and have warthogs there to greet us! The game drive in Zimbabwe and bush dinner at the Livingstone reserve was absolutely wonderful. It was so fun to stop for happy hour in the bush, with a bar right on the grill of our vehicle! And, dinner under the many stars was amazing with a wide variety of food choices. We were also very happy to have the opportunity to see rhinos on this game drive. Our tours of both sides of Vic Falls were very nice. Be prepared to get wet! We wore our sandals that had rubber grips on the bottom, and that was a better choice than sneakers and fine to walk in. Our friend had to wear sneakers and they were soaked through during the first few minutes! So, if you only bring one pair of shoes, they are going to need to dry out before wearing them again! Our time in Botswana was great. We truly enjoyed being on the river and on the game drives in Chobe. When staying at the Chobe Safari Lodge, the activities of the river game drive and bush game drives are organized through the resort. Of note, we had a much better experience with Puku and with our final driver Sammy (organized through the resort). One question to ask the Guide you are assigned to when the hotel is organizing the game drive is does he use the radio to communicate with other drivers while on the game drive. It’s really important that they share information, because then we had a much better chance of seeing animals. When one driver had located something, and shared that information, then the rest of us were able to take advantage of it. The second driver that we had (from the resort) did not communicate with anyone, and it was the experience where we saw the least in the park. The walk on Impalila Island was very informative, although Namibia has just raised the cost of an entry visa to US$90! And, the immigration service was not well organized at all, taking us more than 30 minutes to enter the country, even though there was no one else in line. We saw that there is the opportunity for an online E Visa in a sign at the little immigration office, so would recommend that anyone doing this part of the itinerary takes advantage of that. You will be approached by children, most likely, during the village walk. If I had known this, I would have brought items like school supplies to hand out. At the central baobab tree, there are women selling handicrafts. You can buy from them in US dollars, and you can also give a donation that supports the entire village.
As for the accommodations: both Pioneers Lodge in Zimbabwe and Chobe Safari Lodge in Botswana were wonderful places to stay. If you were interested in any spa services, we would recommend having those in Zimbabwe, as the prices in Botswana were even more than I would pay back home in the USA!
Other notes: bring USD. You can use them just like home In Zimbabwe and for tourist shopping in Botswana and Impalila Island.
Feedback: one thing that would’ve been helpful, on our very organized day by day itinerary would be to note which company was providing our transport or activity. For example, if we knew when Puku was picking us up, and when Chobe Safari lodge was organizing the activity, it would have been very helpful.
Our sincere gratitude, and thank you to Cuckoo Safari such a wonderful experience! We would be happy to come back again and use your services!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful humans spreading their love for the country, culture and the beautiful traditions
We had a lovely time for two weeks in Madagascar and it is all thanks to Mi Travel Agency which created a fantastic trip to explore and enjoy our time!
We stayed at beautiful hotels where the staff went out of their way to take care of us which were all picked by the agency. We also enjoyed restaurants, National Parks and other activities which all contributed to an unforgettable trip in this beautiful country.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
I just want to say that Annelie Vermeulen from Getaway Africa Adventures is absolutely the best in the business when it comes to planning a dream holiday.
My wife and I contacted three different companies before reaching out to Annelie. All of them promised to get back to us, but none ever did. A friend recommended Annelie, saying she had planned their holiday and that he would never use anyone else again. So we decided to contact her.
We told Annelie that we wanted to go to Turkey and gave her a list of the places we wanted to see. Within a week or two, she sent us a range of hotel options, all chosen for their central locations and cost-effectiveness. She also provided us with a detailed itinerary that included flights, hotel bookings, airport transfers, and guided tours.
Every part of the trip—from transfers and flights to hotels and tours—went exactly as planned. The tour guides were of a very high standard, and their knowledge made the experience truly unforgettable.
At one point, I injured my back and couldn’t attend a scheduled tour the following day. I contacted Annelie, and she immediately reassured me. She not only canceled the tour but also managed to get our money refunded.
We will never use anyone else to plan our holidays again. My wife and I are so grateful to Annelie for everything she did and for being someone we could trust with our hard-earned money. We will definitely recommend her to all our friends and family. Thanks to Annelie, we had an unforgettable experience .
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic trip with friends
We have to thank the Kalahari Marsh Safari team for our unforgettable experience in Botswana, not just because of the beauty of the Okavango. The entire team organized the trip very well, including the luxurious tents, the comfortable transportation, the organized activities, and more. The guide was excellent; he took us on routes only an expert would know, teaching us about all the animals and giving us information about them. The chef was incredibly good; he truly prepared delicious and elaborate dishes with every detail taken into account. We would definitely repeat the experience; I highly recommend it.
LK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mi Agency arranged a perfect trip for us to remember a lifetime
We are very thankful to Mi Agency for making our trip to Madagascar possible with ease. We recommend them to anyone who is seeking a trip to this beautiful island.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A huge shoutout to our amazing guides, Benji and Alex who made our trip truly unforgettable
It was an incredible trip with Termite Tour Travel to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro National Parks! The wildlife, landscapes, and experiences were absolutely breathtaking.
A special highlight was the balloon safari with Nyssa Balloons—what an unforgettable way to see the parks from above! 🎈🦓
Huge thanks to the amazing guides Benji and Alex for making this journey so memorable. Highly recommend Termite Tour Travel for anyone looking for an adventure in Tanzania! #TermiteTourTravel
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Overall great experience!
All worked out well. Pickup was easy, the drive was safe and everyone was very friendly. The game drives were amazing and Ali is the best driver!
They even helped us with further travels. Can highly recommend!