35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Once in a lifetime Safari
From the first phone conversation with Encompass Africa, I could feel their passion about Africa and their enthusiasm to tailor make the perfect safari / holiday for us. They listened carefully to all our needs, enquired about what we had seen or done before in Africa, what we liked and did not like from previous experiences, etc, and were very eager to learn exactly what we wanted to get out of this experience. They came back very quickly with various unique options in different price ranges, through a personalized webpage that we could access from home. This website with "our" safari options was so professionally made and had all the details that one could think of (I actually struggled to find some questions to ask after reading it all). There was lots of photos, maps, detailed info on the accommodation, transfers, etc. but it was also very concise and easy to read. It made the preparation of our trip so much more exciting! We chose an option out of the two, selected some dates, and Encompass Africa organized all the flights, accommodation, transfers, etc. (including Durban for the Comrades Marathon that I was going to run before the safari). They notified us promptly of some special prices on flights as well. They were very flexible and it was easy to reach them by email, on the phone or in person at their office. The whole trip went awesomely smoothly and we enjoyed every minute. The safari that they organized for us was a once in a lifetime experience with close encounters with animals in their natural habitat in a camp where wildlife is the main focus and where the rangers are very knowledgeable and very friendly. We have only been back for two weeks, but are already talking to Encompass Africa about next year!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari
My friend organised a last minute (1 week before arrival) 5 night/6 day safari with Southern Valley. She found them to be incredibly polite and friendly.
The safari itself was a brilliant experience and very memorable. We went to Samburu, Aberdares, Lake Nakuru and Masai Maara for the last two nights. Each place was unique and accommodations in all the national parks was clean, comfortable with hospitable staff.
Our guide Edwin was also excellent, friendly and approachable. He made this safari a memorable experience.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A wonderful trip with an excellent company!!!
We contacted Lindo Travel Co. Ltd and we've got immediately an answer. We had no idea what we should visit and see in Tanzania. But Lindo Travel Co. Ltd organized and prepared a wonderful and individually trip for us. The guide Stephan is very competent and for him it was important that we feel comfortable about doing the trip. He was always kind and very funny. Besides he knew every tree and animal we saw. He managed the whole trip, so we just could enjoy it.
He brought us to ngorongoro, mount Kilimanjaro, Tarangire and etc. It was a great experience! Furthermore he gave us some insider tips, so he showed us some places where tourists normally don't go to. So we got to know some special places but also the culture and people of Tanzania. It was a special trip! We noticed that Stephan loves his country and for him it's important to show the beauty and the special features of his Tanzania! We will never forget this trip and we hope to come back and meet him again! Thanks for being our fantastic guide!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent short tour
From day 1 to day 5,
The trip arrangement was perfect.
Guide was knowledgeable about Uganda, the parks and wildlife.
Strong recommendations
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic experience in Sabi Sands
We had a 4 night fly-in safari to Sabi Sabi private game park, staying at Earth Lodge and it was awesome. From start to finish we were cared for, waited on, fed with great meals (all inclusive) and went on fantastic game drives twice/day. Kathi at African Welcome Safaris was so helpful in organising it all for us. She had great communication and everything went smoothly. We thoroughly recommend this company to anyone thinking of visiting Africa and if you want to see leopards, Sabi Sabi is the place to go. Thanks so much!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Another amazing trip to Kruger
I realised on Wednesday evening that I had nothing planned for the upcoming weekend, and booked 4 nights of camping in the Southern Part of the Kruger Park,1 night at Berg-en-dal and 3 nights at Pretoriuskop.
I've been going to the park since I was a child but it had been a few years since I was last there as I've been travelling Asia for the past 2 years. It was magical to go back, and this time with my new hobby of photography. Magical warm weather (despite it being winter) and great sightings being the bush is truly my happy place.
If you'd like any more info or to see some of my photographs please feel to connect with me www.thefreedomfighter.net.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about South Africa by Gareth
South Africa and the national parks here are some of the best that I've been to ... they're untouched and wild, and the people that frequent them have respect for one another and the environment which they're in.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We had an amazing time, I would not call it a holiday more an amazing adventure.
Rob is one of the most incredible guys ever, he is a walking encyclopaedia on every animal bird tree or plant in Botswana . His team of staff are amazing there food and hospitality were the best .
The wild life we saw and we have been quite a few times on different safaris surpassed all our expectations, cannot recommend Rob and his team enough.
Gill, Steve, Jane Steve.
UK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
We went to Africa on our honeymoon and Marianne really did make it the trip of a lifetime! Through every step of the planning she was thorough, helpful and organised. She listened to what we liked doing and what we wanted out of the trip and made some fantastic suggestions. She was so enthusiastic, answered all our questions and sent through a lot of really helpful information.
The trip itself ran extremely smoothly. Everything was well organised and really easy on our part. We went to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. The lodges were fantastic and the whole trip was better than we could have imagined.
We can't thank Marianne enough for all she did and are so glad we decided to book through her. We would definitely use her again and will recommend her to all our friends and family.
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Real safari experience!
Always remember the perfect amount of days to visit Kruger is n+1!
You can't get enough of the wildlife, landscape and peace of mind