AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thrilling experience
It was an amazing experience. We visited Maasi Mara, Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Hells gate. I joined different groups with different drivers. Dennis,James and Mike and should a great deal of commitment and care.
I believe what it actually differentiates Axis Africa from other companies is the level of professionalism and commitment they showed. Putting customers convenience first. I would definitely like to do business with them in the future.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experiences with an excellent guide and a very helpful company.
We were extremely pleased with both our budget safaris arranged through Chabo Africa. Our guide Modest was extremely knowledgeable with regard to all the animals and birds. It sometimes felt as though we were in a National Geographic documentary, as the information provided was so complete. He was excellent at finding and spotting game that we would have never seen. He is very personable with a good sense of humour and his English is excellent. He was on time and we were happy with his driving. Our communication with Chabo (Elen and Modest) was prompt and clear. Through many conversations with Modest we were able to learn a lot about present day Tanzanian culture which greatly enhanced our experience during the trip. We were so pleased with our experience in the Southern parks, that when our previously arranged safari in the Northern parks with a different company fell through due to payment issues, we requested a recommendation from Chabo for a Northern safari company. Modest said he could do the Northern safari for us as he had worked in that area also. Within a day or two, Chabo had a new personalized Northern safari all arranged with Modest as our guide again. We were thrilled to be met In Arusha by Modest a couple of weeks later to go on our Northern safari. Our Northern safari proved to be just as good and interesting as our Southern one as Modest proved again how good he was at spotting wildlife and explaining their different behaviors. We would highly recommend Chabo as a company and Modest as a guide for anyone who wants to go on a safari and experience Tanazania.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
mostly reliable!!
Doing a gorilla tracking was one of the main reasons travelling to Uganda. The communication with Encounter Africa Safaris was just perfect. Prompt responses to all our questions, very flexible with our wishes, easy online-payment system through credit card and mostly reliable. Die Broadbill Camp in Bwindi which was included in the package was a great place to stay.
We would highly recommend this agency (run by ugandans!!)
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wow what a great trip!
We would greatly recommend this company to others. Thinus was very knowledgeable, resourceful and accommodating. His good humor and personal story were also a plus. His choice of lodges and itinerary maximized our group comfort and ability to experience the flora and fauna of Namibia,Botswana and Vic falls.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Probably our best holiday ever
After watching numerous wildlife documentaries on TV we decided it was time to see Africa for ourselves.
We found several companies on line who appeared to be able to offer a complete tailor made booking service. After talking to several them we decided to book with Safari Club, as the consultant seemed to have personally visited most of the game reserves and lodges and her knowledge and advice was incredibly helpful.
Safari Club proved to be an excellent choice as everything worked like clockwork from the meet and greet service at the airport, to lunch on our final day in Nairobi.
As we had ten nights available our consultant suggested visiting three different and contrasting areas - Lewa Downs, Amboseli and the Masai Mara. This was a great choice as there was so much to do and see we never had a dull moment.
The service and quality of the safari camps that were recommended to us easily exceeded our expectations and the wildlife was amazing. On one day we saw four of the “Big Five” plus a cheetah mother with three small cubs that were incredibly cute.
When can we go again?
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a Life
It was the most breathtaking holiday me and my family ever had. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The animals we saw were amazing our kids loved every moment of the safari tour.
NL
Big 5 became Big 7 !
We selected Wildlife Safaris because of the quick and efficient response from Christine Duxbury.
The tour was amazing. Everything well organized, lodging, meals, transport.
But it was Hoppy who made us happy. Because of his sharp eye and his knowledge of where to find the animals according to the weatherconditions of the day, we saw so many different animals.
Lots of beautifull birds and the Big 5 plus the extra 2 ( wild dogs and cheetah).Fun and laughter on top of that in our group made it an unforgettable trip. Thx Hoppy!
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Murchison falls safari
I have received much more than I expected and for a limited budget. It was a once in a lifetime expirience. Bella is a fantastic tour guide, I enjoyed every second.
LT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great first safari experience
This was our first safari and Seven Wonders made it unforgettable experience. The communication before arriving was quick and clear. The program was explained in every detail and all of our questions were answered briefly. We had a very good guide-driver Edward, who picked us up in the morning from the hotel. Edward spoke good english, new a lot about wild animals and could spot many of them. He was a very nice person, highly recommended! We lived in a camp, which was basic but fullfilled all of our needs. We even had a private shower at the back of our tent!! All in all three days at the safari were great and thanks to Seven Wonders Safari.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A memorable adventure for the whole family, breathtaking beauty up close, well looked after.
We booked online from the UK and always got a prompt and efficient reply by email from Teresa with good suggestions tailored to our preferences. Our guide Twaha was always on time, lots of fun, and the whole family got to know and like him. (Our children were 9, 12 and 15.) He was flexible and helpful, always happy to explain about local culture. He was able to tell us fun facts about animals, trees etc. and answer most questions, although he didn't have as much detailed knowledge as the guides who work at the parks. He knew his way around, and was constantly in touch with other guides by phone, finding hyenas and lions for us and getting us so close to giraffes we could almost have reached out and touched them. The van opened up at the top so we could stand up in the shade and take photos. He even let the children climb up on to the roof and cling on for a memorable white knuckle ride. He lent us his camera when our batteries ran out, sharing photos afterwards. He gave us tips about getting a good spot on boat rides and when is the best time to go and was a reassuringly safe driver. The only improvements I could suggest would be more working seat belts, although Twaha is a safe driver and health and safety is not really part of the culture as it is at home. Also our kids would have preferred to spend less time in Kampala before getting started properly, which made a long journey feel a bit too long for them, although that was really my own fault because I did not want to pay the full cost in advance so we had to wait at the bank. (I noticed in Uganda you mostly have to pay at the outset, few companies can afford to wait to be reimbursed later.) We chose the Paraa loge in Murchisson Falls park which is the most expensive but it was amazing to be greeted with fresh juice, face wipes, to have our air conditioned rooms regularly treated against insects, to sit at the bar on an underwater stool in the pool looking down over the Nile. Great range of buffet food, typical local food as well as loads of more familiar western options, with live local music and dance at weekends. Could have spent all our time there, but nothing beats the feeling of heading out before sunrise with eyes peeled for the first glimpse of baboons, keeping quiet so as not to disturb the elephants. Beautiful sunset over the nile as we floated past hippos and crocodiles. Great memories.