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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional, knowledgable, experienced
We had an absolutely outstanding experience with Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris and cannot recommend them highly enough. Visiting from Ireland, my husband and I booked a two-day safari, a Panorama Route tour, and a visit to Elephant Whispers. Elephant Herd put together a customised package for us and every single part of the trip exceeded our expectations.
The whole team (especially Brendon and Rene) are incredibly efficient, responsive, organised and genuinely friendly. From the very first contact, everything was seamless and stress-free, which made us feel completely at ease travelling so far from home.
Our safari guide, Trevor, was exceptional. His knowledge, experience, and passion for wildlife truly enhanced the entire safari experience. He was also incredibly friendly and made every game drive both informative and enjoyable. We were lucky enough to see all of the 'Magnificent Seven' as well as so many other animals and birds.
Despite unexpected flooding and heavy rainfall during our stay, Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris were impressively adaptable and flexible, always prioritising our safety while still ensuring we had an unforgettable experience. Even with the challenging conditions, the safari was absolutely amazing.
The value for money is excellent. We loved every moment of our time with Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris and would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone planning a holiday in South Africa. A truly first-class experience from start to finish.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a Lifetime
Our trip with Safari Soles was excellent and exceeded our wildest expectations.
The biggest highlight of the trip was our guide, Silas. He was a fantastic driver, game guide, and companion during our trip - we felt completely safe with him, he was timely and polite, and his knowledge was invaluable. The trip wouldn’t have been the same without him, and I will be recommending him to any friends considering a safari.
We also enjoyed our tent lodgings during safari immensely. Safari Haven’s staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The sundowner they provided was a beautiful way to spend the evening. Our balloon safari with Adventures Aloft was perfect. The pilot, Hego, and the rest of the crew were so fun to fly with and we enjoyed this experience even more than we expected.
I understand that Mbuni is a new lodging option, and our night here was fantastic. Our only regret was that we didn’t have more time here - the location was gorgeous, the lodgings were luxurious, the food was the best we had on the trip, and the staff were friendly and kind. Additionally, it was the best shower of the whole trip and our escort to the tent at night spotted a leopard in the trees!
Tortillis Camp in Ngorongoro was perhaps the most beautiful location we camped in, and we had a wonderful time sitting by the fire and chatting with other guests. The Masai dance they performed at dinner was incredible to watch.
Our time in Zanzibar was relaxing, though we were sad to leave mainland Tanzania and Silas behind.
The cost for this trip felt extremely reasonable, especially considering the level of planning done on their behalf and the transportation, food and beverages included. I believe we had a combination of luck and traveling at off-peak times, but this vacation felt extremely private and luxurious and we found ourselves receiving VIP treatment frequently without paying VIP costs.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised with knowledgable guides
Wow we never thought we would afford a Safari ..this 11 days with Gem Finders was out of this world and very affordable ! Lawrence and William our guides couldnt do enough for us would book with them again . Thankyou to all the team for making this Safari one of the best Holidays weve ever had
Debbie and Chrissie
GE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top-notch organization
Fiona and David organized everything perfectly, everything was on time, they handled communication with drivers, resolved issues very fast, and provided additional car services upon request. Overall, couldn't wish for a more responsive, responsible and professional experience. Good value for money also!