35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Awesome Experience!
From our first inquiry with Blue Crane Safari, Derek was prompt and helpful. We were booking relatively late, but Derek helped us find a safari that met our needs. We made all of our arrangements from the United States via email and everything turned out seamless. The morning of the safari we were picked up in Swakopmund by our guide Penda. We were transported to Etosha in an air conditioned van. Penda pointed out animals along the way and gave us information about what we were going to see. Once inside Etosha, Penda handled all of our check-ins and dinner reservations. Dinner was a buffet and we ate with the to the travelers in our group. Our rooms both nights at the lodges were comfortable. Penda drove us in an open air truck for our game drive on the second day. We spent the day driving around looking for animals. We saw all the animals we had hoped to see including cheetahs and lions. Penda was always willing to stop so we could take pictures and he always gave us plenty of information about the animals. Overall we had an amazing experience and we have nothing but great things to say about Blue Crane Safari. I would definitely use them again if I was in Africa and I would recommend them to my family and friends.
Safari & beach combo
The combination of 1 week safari and 1 week Zanzibar worked well for us. Visiting Selous and Ruaha was worthwhile as they have very different scenery. Zanzibar was very relaxing after the early starts in the game parks.
Love it , Safarihub knew how to make us happy !
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We could not imagine a better experience..
Their professionalism, their extensive knowledge of the places we visited, and their dedication with discretion throughout the journey to be informed about us, define Umang and Beena, Ubon Safari as the ideal travel agency to organize the perfect safari trip.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An opportunity to submerse yourself into the iconic natural world of Africa!
The biggest highlight for me was the isolation felt within the Okavango Delta. For the entire week we were there we didn't run into any other tourists/safari companies which I have previously noticed on safari tours elsewhere. This isolation made every encounter seem incredibly more special and private and enforced the feeling that we were guests into the animals world.
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
we were lucky to have Claudious Tours & Sarafris guide us the tour
good service overall; good Chinese Speaking Guide, knowledgeable about everything; good driving skills and eyesight to find animals; good accommodation arranged for us.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a great experience and I enjoyed seeing the animals in their natural habitat.
Benson's Safaris met my expectations on every level. Esa the driver/guide was informative, friendly and made sure we saw as many animals as possible. Benson's Safaris made my first Safari experience a great one. If I have the opportunity to go on one again, I would definitely go through Benson's Safaris Tanzania again. I would recommend Benson's Safaris to family and friends.
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
3 days and 2 nights in Chobe Botswana
We had an amazing experience in Chobe. We have done a tent safari for 3 days and 2 nights. Our guide in Chobe "Stanley" and "Simon" were great, we saw almost everything. And our meals were also delicious. I would do it again!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic- Even better than I had hoped for
I had a 12 day trip in Rwanda and Uganda which included Safari drives, Gorilla and Chimp trekking. We were with Encounter for the full trip and it was excellent. Highlights included
-Our Guide Joseph- he was a fantastic knowledgeable guide with eyes like binoculars when it came to finding animals on game drives. He had a great insight into local culture, a great sense of humor and nothing was too much to ask for
- The planning- Chris in the office trailored the trip based on what we asked for, he was always quick with a response and was able to build in bespoke elements to the trip with ease
- What we saw- The Gorillas were awesome, in both Uganda and Rwanda- very different experiences. While the permits are expensive it is truly a fantastic experience. On top of this in safari drives we saw everything. I'd always thought Kenya trumped rest of East Africa for game but I saw more in terms of variety in a few drives than expected- Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Giraffes, Tree Climbing Lions, Hippo's and an incredible array of bird life
-Locations we stayed- honestly we didnt expect them to be as nice as they were. Great locations which were peaceful and very close to the days activities. Broadbill and Murchison falls were the best of the bunch
I'd strongly recommend Encounter if you are considering a trip to East Africa- go to see the Gorillas, the bird life, the game and the local culture and go with Encounter- it'll be the trip of a life time
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exciting bushadventure
Everything from the first transport at the Johannesburg international Airport where I arrived from Cape Town to the transfer from Marc´s Treehouse to J-burg went perfect. I am impressed how well they organized everything each night so everyone know exactly where to go and how to prepar for the following day. All drivers and guides worked very hard and showed there passion about the wild animals and nature. Within one week I made 2 educational bushwalks, 1 afternoon and spotlight drive in Balule reserve with a braai (barbeque), 1 game drive in Balule, 3 full days in Kruger NP, 1 visit to a Rehab center where I could feed a vulture and meet a rhino calf, 1 afternoon drive in Tshukudu reserve where I discussed poaching antipoaching and antipoaching with the nature guide, and had Close ups with lions, white rhinos and cape buffaloes. The last morning in Kruger so much action was within 1 km. Lions, nearby the large waterhole where elephants, baboons, kudus, giraffes, impalas and even a white rhino came to drink and nearby a leopard was hiding. I only wish it would be lunchboxes for Kruger or (If the camp Satara where we had luch/one day a take away so we could go off directly) could organize a mobile service. Booth accomodations 1 night in Tremisana lodge and 5 in Marc´s Tree House are excellent with boot the environment food and also very nice with Daily Close contacts with the wonderful nyala anthelopes at the Tree House camp. This was my 3 thrd South Africa journey and I have been out tracking wild endangered animals since the age of 15. Have met in the wild snow leopards, jaguars, bengal tigers, lowland gorillas, white sharks and more fellows.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari!
I was very impressed with Pearl Africs safari. It was well organised and the drivers were really friendly and helpful. I'd definitely recommend them to everyone!