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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Great experience! We saw all the animals we wanted in a short time. Bonnie and Martin 10/10!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional from start to finish
I spent 5 days exploring Tanzania's beautiful parks with my amazing guide/driver Victor!
Victor was friendly, helpful and professional at all times. He nativagted the rough roads with precision and skill, always making me feel safe even when visibility was low in Serengeti.
Victor has a keen eye for spotting all the animals and is genuinely excited to see them all with you.
He made my trip even more wonderful!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Competent
Thank you very much for your kind and competent support. Petra was always quick and easy to reach in the run-up to our trip planning. All our wishes, ideas, and fixed points for our trip were taken into account and a super impressive tour was put together for us. The personal welcome at Windhoek Airport was very pleasant and enabled us to get our vacation off to a quick start. Many thanks, Petra!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best tour experience ever
I had an amazing experience on this half-day safari through Across wilderness Expedition! The pick-up was on time and the guide was super easy to deal with and he really understood his assignment. We saw giraffes, buffalo, rhinos and a Ostrich. The safari vehicle was comfortable with a pop-up roof, perfect for animal viewing and photos. Since it was on a short notice, it felt well organized and totally worth it. What a great way to get a real safari feel within the Capital city! Will definitely be doing this again with Across Wilderness Expedition!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
I felt safe & secure with 100% reliable Arthur
I am a female solo traveller and this was my firt trip to Africa. I felt rather nervous and anxious about a few issues:
- I found ASM Travel and Arthur on the Internet: I didn't know Arthur from Adam! Is he reliable? Is my money safe with him?
- I was nervous and anxious about being in Africa
However, I've wanted to experience Africa for many years so went ahead with my booking with Arthur/ASM Travel.
I need not have been concerned at all. Arthur couldn't have made me feel more safe and secure from the moment he met me at the airport. He was at Victoria Fall Airport waiting for me with my name on a placard. The transfer to the hotel (Nkosi Lodge) went smoothly and I was there in no time, chatting happily with Arthur during the drive as he made me feel relaxed. I confess to feeling a huge sense of relief! Remember ... I was a female solo traveller!
The punctuality and reliabity above was the standard throughout my nine days and eight nights of my booking with ASM Travel. Where pick up was using an external agency, ie, a company that operates an activity, Arthur always checked that I would be picked up and kept me informed of the progress of the transport, even at 6am in the morning!
THE TOUR ITSELF
During the booking of the tour, Arthur was helpful and patient in helping me decide the range of activities I could engage in for what I wanted to experience in Africa: I wanted to enjoy myself of course but I also wanted to learn as much as I can about the country and its people. What was also important for me was to have life enriching experiences. I am so pleased to be able to say that I did achieve my objectives.
- There were exciting activities such as doing the CANOPY TOUR and going into DEVIL'S POOL! I enjoyed these thoroughly.
- Arthur arranged a visit to an orphanage and took me there personally. The visit made me feel humbled and was certainly life enriching.
- A visit to a Traditional African Village, Mukuni Village, gave me perspectives of the 'Real Africa'. I saw and experienced how traditonal Africans still live: their dwellings and way of life. I had opportunities to intearact with the people in the village. I can probably say I 'felt Africa' duing this visit.
- A three night stay at The Ivory Safari Lodge in the Hwange National Park with safaris in the morning and evening: on one occasion the evening safari turned into a night safari. The safaris were pure magic and such a privilege to be able to see a big range of wildlife, including birds, in 'their environment'. it was pure magic, especially the evening/night safari: a sundowner followed by a drive through the bush in the dark under the clear star lit sky, and with no civilisation in sight.
- The sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi River with the stunning and beautiful sunset, and glimpses of hippos in the water were simply a great experience.
- Dinner at the Dusty Road Restaurant is also highly recommended. Traditonal African food is served to the accompaniment of a live band playing the most relaxing African music in the most beautiful and unique setting.
- An evening safari in the Stanley Game Reserve 'hunting' rhinos was fruitful. This was followed by a dinner that served traditional African food. And such a delight to have unlimited beverages included!
IN SUMMARY:
The tour represented good value for money. Arthur was 100% reliable and highly attentive. He made me feel safe and secure as a female solo traveller. Nothing was too much trouble and he went out of his way to ensure that I was having a good time, and felt safe. He designed an itinerary, including accommodation, to suit my objectives and my budget.
He comes highly recommended from me and I can confidently say that you will not be disappointed.
FR
Highest service, honnesty, fast turnaround
The most satisfying aspect was the fast turnaround and the ability to clarify the multiple aspects of the logistics.
Secondly our guide/driver was 90% fluent in our native language (French), same for the English (I am bilingual). French was used the most and sometime, english filled the gap. In other words, communication was quick, easy and highly efficient.
IMO the value for money is on par and most likely higher than the other safaris. Note that many safaris start by a day at the hotel...therfore a 5 days is in fact a 4 days safari...smart scam IMAO.
THe only (slightly negative) aspect was about the driving..just wondering. The car was worn and required some attention. The positive side is that it provided us with the opportunity to be closer and interact with people. Last, we wonder if the driving/route can be optimized. Our GPS app provided the actual path we used, seems it can be improved.
All things considered, I would have no hesitation to go on another safari with Telly.
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience in the magnificent nature
We had a 5-day tour to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and the Hell’s gate.
In Masai Mara, we got to see many animals including lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, etc. Our guide was very experienced and he knows everything about animals.
In the lake Nakuru, we were lucky enough to see some rhinos very closely. The park was more bushy than Masai Mara and it had a different atmosphere from Masai Mara, which we loved so much.
Lake Naivasha was a home to many birds and it has a beautiful island which we walked inside and see animals closely. We also saw a family of hippo when we did a boating in the lake. It was worth doing the boat because we saw many animals in the island from boat, which was very beautiful.
Finally at the hell’s gate, we did a cycling and hiking, which we recommend 100% if you like outdoor activities. It feels so nice to ride a bike in the magnificent nature.
Last but not least, our coordinator Loyce was very helpful and reliable, and we could not be pleased this much without her coordination.
Overall the tour was beyond amazing and I can recommend East Pounds Safari to anyone who wants to go to Safari tour.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Reliable
Kevin of Fauna Safaris was very responsive, provided me with different quotes in a timely manner. He checked in on me from the check in process till I returned home.
I highly recommend Fauna Safaris for your travels
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First Safari Experience
When we visited Kenya for a 3 day safari in Masai Mara, our expectations were matched and exceeded.
We thank Brian for planning this trip for us, Brian was always available and flexible to customize our itinerary.
The guide, Victor is a very experienced and professional, we think he's the best.
Highly consider Pauls Untamed.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari and Beach : Tanzania & Zanzibar
We’ve recently returned from a safari trip to Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Central & North Serengeti, took a balloon ride and then flew onto Nungwi, Zanzibar, all arranged by Priyal and her team at SVAI Luxe Escapes.
Nothing was too much trouble for any of the team (Priyal, Martha & Helen), they were extremely efficient, answering all our queries, and we had a quite a few.
We had the most amazing time. Our driver/guide Emmanuel Urio ensured we saw everything and his knowledge of all the animals, culture, geography and wildlife throughout the whole trip made it so much more enjoyable. He truly went above and beyond. We were able to see the great migration which was a once in a lifetime experience!
Zanzibar was also part of our amazing trip and was as beautiful as the photos suggest and we had a wonderful visit to Stone Town with the very lovely Ally.