50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience on safari with Alfred!
I traveled with my family on a week-long safari with Alfred in 2006 when he was working with a different company, and we found him to be an especially warm, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful person... and a wonderful cook! He is hard-working, creative, energetic, someone who knows how to get things done, and truly a pleasure to spend time with. We had an unforgettable experience traveling with him all over Kenya, and I enthusiastically recommend him and his company.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
very professional company tailored to client specifications.
i never thought communication with a firm so far away would be so easy. making my dream of touring headache free and actually made it a real holiday no thinking just relaxing. i recommend Bush and game to any Canadian or American coming to east and central Africa. there experience and expertise is unbelievable. i saved a lot of money and time dealing with them especially when traveling with kids.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderfull experience
A perfect organization of a perfect travel. The driver Paul is the best to find all the animals!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
safaris with kids - organised adventure and no problem at all!
We have been on safari with Bush and Game several times. the most recent trip with our two children (3 and 7 years) was a proper bush safari. but even in basic camping facilities, the B&G team arranged and provided everything we needed to enjoy the stay and the adventure. in all our safaris, we enjoyed that B&G took care of us, from customer relations, custom making our itineraries and booking, to the drivers and cooks, everyone was very friendly and helpful. we will book with B&G again! and again! :)
An excellent holiday choice for Zimbabwe travel
I couldn’t recommend 'Experience Africa Safaris' more highly. This is an excellent tour company, that will organize trips to suit your interests and budget. They arranged superb accommodation, reliable car transfers, and connected me with a 'Natureways' canoeing trip to Mana Pools. Debbie from 'Experience Africa' prepared an action packed 2 week itinerary that resulted in a very enjoyable and diverse holiday.
Lesley
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly Service. Responsive Team.
We took a package tour starting July 27th for nine days, and were very satisfied with the service. Otieno (OT; the owner) is a great guy. As a young entrepreneur, he understands the value of responsiveness. His service is excellent! His standard response to any request is "no problem." The driver we had, Nguta, was exceptional too. Smart guy; and you never had to ask him for anything. He was always proactive. He also was good about getting the best possible viewpoints during the game safari. In fact, Kenya Walking upgraded us, and all that at a great budget price. Wholeheartedly recommend it.
DE
Experience level: first safari
A great experience!
We have been on a 6-Day-Camping-Safari with Oltumure in june 2014 with two other guys and it's a great experience! Robert will organize everything to make you satisfied on your Safari. It's your decision how many days you want to spend, if you want to travel with other guests or alone and which National Parks you want to see. He helps you finding the best combination for a unforgetable trip! We did Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro and we don't want to miss any of these Parks.
And Oltumure is cheaper than others - why go to the more expensives? You will meet them every day by doing the same things at the same places! And the trip with Oltumure is more familiar, more personal, more individual. You can decide, at what time you want to start in the morning, or if you want to stay longer at a place you like. You can ask to go back to a place you found more interesting. You are the chief of your own trip, the guide is your helper for your decisions!
And everyone will see the same animals, because all guides stay in contact during the game drive and tell the others, when there is something spectacular to see. Our 4x4-Jeep was really good, maybe not that new as others, but comfortable and with the typical open-Roof, to stand up and watch 360 in all directions. Our tents were nearly new, big and comfortable as well. And we had with Samwell the best cook you can get!!! I think we all had a few kilos more after the Safari ;o)
We would choose Oltumure again and want to tell everybody else to do the same!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An experience I could spend my whole life trying to top.
Could not imagine a better safari. Our guide, Robert, was knowledge and fun. We stayed at amazing and beautiful places I will remember the rest of my life. A+
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hazina Afrika has the right formula for a stellar safari!
I feel very fortunate having found Hazina to facilitate our safari. The all around A++ service began with the prompt and thorough answers to any questions we had prior to safari. The well put together information packets regarding travel to Africa and safari that Hazina provided was very valuable, especially for first timers like us.
Upon arrival in Tanzania, there were no questions or worries, everything happened like Hazina said it would. We were greeted at the airport and helped with visa, then escorted to the hotel where we were warmly greeted by Lisa and Rama. They briefed us on our upcoming 7 day adventure and answered any questions or concerns we had. They even gave us a mobile phone that could be used to call Hazina staff in case we ran into a problem during the safari. We had an early start the next morning and we were pretty tired. We were helped into our room and awaited our adventure the next morning to begin.
Embarking on a safari is quite a different format of travel than we are used to. A safari literally has you spending 6 (or however long your trip is) entire days with someone you've never ever met before. Needless to say, a connection between the travelers and the safari guide is so important for a successful adventure. That being said, we hit the jackpot. Our guide Lodi was simply the best! We can't say enough good things about this guy or the experience he gave to us. He is kind and friendly, open and good natured. Lodi is a walking and talking search engine for all things safari, Tanzania and beyond for that matter. We are happy to call him a friend :)
Our expectations of the safari itself were more than fulfilled. We began our safari in the north and slowly made our way south. Each day we rose before the sun and and got a head start on sightseeing. We saw all of the Big 5, multiple times. We saw an amazing cluster of mama, teen and baby lions. We saw a lion, two cheetahs and a hyena each tending to their kill, the always present vultures were ever interesting too. A slumbering tree dwelling leopard. Elephants all around. Oh, and who can forget the THREE rhinos we saw (one up north and two in Ngorogoro). A prized moment was witnessing the literally thousands and thousands of wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara River. In tow with the sharpest guide in the Serengeti, we arrived just as the crossing was starting. Because of this brilliant timing, we saw the entire phenomenon from start to finish. What an amazing sight!
A little about accommodations and food... In general the four hotels/lodges we stayed at were good. Buffalo Luxury Camp and Osupulko were top notch. The rooms, staff, food and feeling of the spots were exceptional. We enjoyed our time at these two places very much. The other two we spent time at, Sopa and Mount Meru, were average in all aspects, not bad, but just okay. The box breakfasts and lunches for safari were satisfactory. We were never left hungry. In addition, there were additional snacks and unlimited drinks available in the truck.
The amazing experience we had on safari will stay with us forever. We are so pleased with the service provided by Hazina Afrika. If looking for safari again, you can bet if Hazina is offering, we are taking.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
For the neophyte or experienced traveler, Blue Sky Namibia Tours offers a suberb experience.
I have toured twice with Pieter Mostert, owner/guide. The tours are handcrafted to fit your requests. Every detail is taken care of before you arrive. All of your travel, lodging, meals, and in most cases, gratuities and fees are included in the quotation. You will receive an itinerary that includes your requests, as well as, suggestions from Pieter. Adjustments are easily made. I was able to do all of my pre-planning through email before I ever left my home, and with confidence that Pieter would be waiting for me at the airport.
Namibia is large enough that you need to plan for travel time. My longest drives were a full day; many others were a half day. Pieter plans enough time for stops along the way and for a thorough enjoyment of your destinations. He schedules activities at the destinations with your approval. I found that the mood is casual and that events are adjustable as a day progresses. Lodging requires a fair amount of lead time, so book early and give Pieter a chance to put you in the nicest places.
My first trip was seven years ago. My request was to see animals. He took me to Etosha National Park and a mountain tent camp called Etendeka in northwestern Namibia. This spring, I requested Sossusvlei and Walvis Bay/Swakopmund to see respectively, the famous giant sand dunes and flamingoes/seaside resort/seaport. Near Sossusvlei, I enjoyed a sunset drive through petrified dunes capped off with a gin and tonic at the top. At the coast, Pieter arranged a tour of the local sand dunes' flora and fauna with a biologist.
Other worthwhile tourist places abound in Namibia, and Pieter is well-qualified from a lifetime of working in a variety of locations. I was told ahead of my first trip, that "Pieter is a walking encyclopedia of Namibia." I found this to be true. If you are an experience traveler or this is your first time, you cannot go wrong booking a trip with Pieter.