US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We saw EVERYTHING!
On our safari we started in Maun then traveled through Moremi Game Reserve and then to Chobe National park. We went on the 9 day Basic camping safari. Our safari guide (Jamie) was excellent. We saw every animal possible: cheetahs, lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, kudu, impala, honey badgers, hyenas, zebra, hippos, crocodiles, springbok, wild dogs, water buffaloes, wildebeest, warthogs, loads of birds. The food was good and plentiful. Communication with Travel Creations was simple and easy. All in all the trip was worth every cent we spent.
HR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great tour- good value for money
The tour is great and covers interesting places. It is well organised. Silence and Oscar were very helpful and available for any questions we had. We also booked few extra activities before and during our stay, which was easily organised. Our driver Francis was polite and friendly. We were on a budget tour and we liked the campsites at Victoria falls, Elephants Sands and Okavango delta basic bush camp. The opportunity for improvements would be to choose nicer camp near Chobe.
During safari in Chobe se saw a lot of animals, highlight was elephants crossing the river. Safari in Okavango delta was special, far away from civilisations, the campsite was very nice and the cooks prepared delicious food. Walking safari is also special experience. We think this tour provides excellent value for money for visiting Victoria falls, Chobe and Okavango delta.
HK
Effective communication
I recently completed an 8-day Kenya safari tour that included visits to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Hell's Gate, and Amboseli National Parks. The experience was truly unforgettable, offering a fantastic mix of wildlife and landscapes.
The tour was well-priced. Accommodations were reasonably comfortable throughout the trip.
One of the standout aspects of the tour was the excellent customer service. Any concerns or issues we raised with the tour agency were addressed promptly and efficiently, which made the whole experience smooth and stress-free.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
African Big Cats was an excellent experience - from planning our custom itinerary to booking the trip from the US, communication was fantastic. ABCS was thorough, friendly, and responsive. From the moment we were picked up at the airport, our guide Festo was amazing. He was super friendly and humble, extremely accommodating, very very knowledgeable about all of the wildlife and cultural experiences we saw and had, and shared a lot of his personal story with us which allowed us to learn a great deal about what life in Tanzania must be like. The safari itself was top notch. Every day, every park, every experience, exceeded our expectations. We saw multiples of all the big five - Festo always seemed to know where to go to find the animals. We even saw a couple animals that he had never seen in his 10 years as a guide. We saw mamas and babies, mating pairs, tons of birds, and had some close encounters with lions, leopards, and lots of elephants. All in all we encountered more than 90 species in 10 days.
Festo cleaned the Land Cruiser every day and kept it well stocked with water, soda, and beer. Throughout our itinerary, Festo was a great communicator and let us set the agenda and make decisions, but gave excellent guidance and recommendations as well. We were out early all but one day and because of this saw some things that others might not have seen who started their days later. The number one highlight for us was to witness a crossing of the Great Migration at the Mara River. A couple thousand wildebeest swimming across the dangerous river and mounting the bank right in front of us and stampeding past the line of Landcruisers - truly a spectacle to behold. And we only got to see it because of the recommendation, expertise, and patience of our guide.
The accommodations were all top tier- clean comfortable friendly and great foods - our favorites were the remote camps which we spent 5 nights in 3 camps. Intimate Camp Zebra was a truly great experience. Kanbi Yo Tembo was another great lodging with unbelievable friendly hosts, great food, and unreal views.
We travel alot as a family and thanks to the team at African Big Cats this was absolutely one of the best experiences of our lives. Highly recommended.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond expectations
If you see this review, please just trust Steve and his team. He will give you a beautiful and beyond expectation experience that you will remember forever.
My friend and I saw the great migration, leopard, lions, millions of giraffes and elephants etc. I have to admit we are pretty lucky but also it’s because of the excellent driving skill and animal knowledge that our driver/guide, Stanley, have.
Apart from seeing animals, we have warm food every meal. I have no complaints about any of the place we stayed. All very good beyond expectations again.
Now thinking back, the plan Steve made is so so so smart. There is no time wasted during the trip and there is a nice balance between adventure and chill time. Only an expert can make this plan. I’m happy I trusted Steve 100%.
I am a very careless person and not very good at details… I am so lucky to have Steve. When I was trying to book the safaris, to be honest, I didn’t do much research. Steve is the first guy I talked to and I also contacted the other company. But that company gives me a robot machine replying feeling. I like the human touch during the talk with Steve so I just chose him… This “irrational” decision turns out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
Punctual, well rounded, taking care of their guests, very good and responsible company. I would choose them again.
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What a life memory...
We searched at Google on May 2025 for safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro crater for August 2025 and we random found Simbaland Magic tours...From the first contact through WhatsApp we impressed of the kindness and professionalism of miss Miriam. She organized everything till last detail in order everything to be perfect. We spend 2 days at Tarangire and Ngorongoro crater with our driver Samuel. He was beyond and above and due to his experience 2 times the lions passed exactly in front of our jeep when same time the other jeeps drivers were searching for them with binoculars. Needles to say that we saw all big five and more from very close distance, which made that a life memory. In addition our stay at Suricata which was arranged by miss Miriam was above of our expectations. Thank you for everything and we appreciated your best efforts for our 2 days safari...
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding & flexible support - before and during our trip
From initial communications, through itinerary changes to accommodate flights and interests, Harilala provided prompt, excellent service. Throughout the trip, the main and local guides had fantastic personalities and were excellent when managing rough roads and helping with challenging climbs. Pricing was very good value for what we received in both support and experiences. Madagascar is challenging but amazing and incredibly rewarding. And, don't miss the opportunity to eat at the Mad Zebu. Great food, seemingly in the middle of nowhere. I can't recommend Harilala and his team at Madagascar Natural Tours enough.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What an AMAZING experience.
My wife and I went on safari for our honeymoon. We stayed three nights at Linyanti Bush Camp, three nights at Khwai Lediba and two nights at Thorntree River Lodge. Each camp offered a little different experience but the service was exceptional in each location. We especially loved our guides. Taylor, our guide at Linyanti, was amazing and we really enjoyed spending so much time with him. We can say the same for Claudia at Thorntree . As an amateur wildlife photographer, this trip was a bucket list experience for me, and the guides made sure to deliver a memorable experience. We saw all the animals we had hoped to see including a cheetah and a leopard!
We were pleasantly surprised by how great the food was at all times! We enjoyed the morning breakfast by the fire, and lunch and dinner were always wonderful. We especially loved the Boma nights. We loved the community aspect of the Botswana camps, meeting the other guests from around the world, and spending time with the lovely hosts and guides from Botswana. Thorntree River Lodge also had exceptional service, but it was a less communal experience amongst guests. That's not a complaint, just an observation.
This was a pricier vacation than we can typically afford, but the value felt great. We got our money's worth out of the experience and the service, including guides, chefs, housekeepers, bartenders and our hosts, was nothing short of perfect. We felt taken care of from the moment we stepped foot in Botswana all the way through navigating the Zambia/Zimbabwe border to fly back to Cape Town. We simply cannot stop raving about every aspect of our trip, so thank you, ABC!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, local safari tour company with great service
We had an INCREDIBLE trip with Daniel Kisemei, our guide and driver. We took a six-day safari through Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara. In the short trip, we saw the Big Five, the Great Migration, and learned a lot about African culture from Daniel, who was born in the Maasai culture. He was extremely knowledgeable and could identify every animal/bird we saw on our trip. He is well educated on all aspects of Kenyan life, including politics, society, and more. I can't recommend him enough. He is a very sincere, genuine, and hardworking guide who will ensure your travel group has a great and safe experience.
Lencer, our travel coordinator, also did an excellent job. She was very responsive at all times. When a hotel had underdelivered on what was agreed up on, she quickly took action to advocate for us.
Awour Escapades is a great, small safari company. My friends and I would recommend them to any foreigners looking to travel to Kenya.