NZ
Simply the best!
We are still talking about this amazing safari to everyone and anyone who is interested. I must say we have travelled extensively and we always said Alaska was the best trip of our lives, but Botswana out did it. Once again it was brilliant and thank you for all you did for us.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4 Day safari (Serengeti & Ngorogoro)
Robert arranged a very good safari for a nice price. We slept at his geusthouse en had a warm, enthousiastic welcome. Robert supplied us with the necessary information for a safari we never forget!
EG
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
My successful experience to Zanzibar with Regional Tours and Safaris
I travelled to Zanzibar 3 weeks ago. The place is amazing. White sandy beaches, and crystal clear turquoise waters. The people are warm and friendly and are willing to help in whatever way they can. Apart from the beaches, there are hundreds of activities to choose from. Go to the spice farms, Sandbank picnic, take a stroll in the creepy mangrove swamps, swim with the dolphins, check out the huge tortoises at prison island and visit the historical Stone Town to find out the history of this beautiful place. It's like the whole world has moved forward, leaving Zanzibar back in time. MATURAF of Regional Tours & Safaris did all his best to make my trip successful, organizing all these activities, keeping smiling at anytime. I recommend him !!! Many thanks Maturaf !
EE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wildebeest Safaris is reliable company with experienced guides who make you memorable safari
We visited many nature parks in Kenya and Tansania and spent most nights in tents. Our cook made us very delicious food and guides Dennis and Mike filled all our wishes. We met big five and many other birds and animals and made fantastic photos. Mike told so many interesting facts and stories about animals. It was interesting to visit local tribes and to communicate with local people. I recommend to choose Wildebeest Safaris and they make you the best safari.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect trip!
Now it's already a week we are back from Tanzania, but we continue to thank all the people who have allowed us to spend an unforgettable holiday ! Everything was impeccably organized, itinerary and accommodations. We stayed in the lodges and really beautiful tented camp at the same level (our first experience , definitely to be repeated ! ) . We had a great time , we saw everything we could see and did exactly what we wanted because, unlike other tour operators who often organize with a minimum number of participants , in this case we had a private jeep , so we organized the trip exclusively according to our preferences , although always recommended by the staff of Savannah Explorers .
As written elsewhere, firstly a big thank you to Rama our guide, a very special person: smart, intelligent and especially really knowledable! He has entertained us throughout the journey explaining the history and culture of his country and many things about the life of animals ... even on a program of "Piero Angela" (famous Italian naturalist)! All the time with a beautiful smile!
Another thanks goes to Roberto and Greyson: the first one who has followed us since the choice of the journey, responding in a courteous and extremely detailed to any request and modulated traveling ad hoc perfect for our needs! Greyson for having welcomed us upon our arrival and greeted us on our departure, and although in a quick chat of a couple of hours, he has provided so much serenity and sympathy!
This post is for those who, like me, in the beginning did not have much information about this Tour Operator very young and wanted again some indication about. Besides, I add that I have traveled enough in Africa, including South Africa, Kenya, Botswana, Uganda, Rwuanda, Namibia and other countries with different tour operators and this has nothing to envy to others, for the preparation that is really good and for the extreme courtesy which is also higher than a lot of other larger organizations.
With the hope of making a new short trip, maybe in the parks of the South ... THANK YOU SAVANNAH EXPLORERS!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A 2 day AWESOME experience!
It was a real surprise to find Kruger Flexi Tours, Dave and his staff are always there to advice you and make your stay unique!
We made a 2 days trip at the Kruger with Dave. We saw 4 out of the big 5 but the most amazing was the wild dogs!!! A hunt of this animals to the impalas and zebras!! Dave is an excellent guide! You learn a lot about the park with him! And the diner he prepares is delicious! The last day we also went to the Blyde Canyon and it was also a great experience!!!
Biwakwango is certainly one of the best trip advisors for Africa : Adventure, nature, authenticity
When we decided to follow Thierry, the founder of Biwakwango we didn't imagine a second it would be so wonderful and exciting. 3 times, we used the services of Thierry :
The first trip was in South Africa in the Kruger Park and some private reserves around the Kruger (splendid),
The second was a trip in boat on the Zambèze (incredible adventure we recommend to everybody) with a special new year's eve at Hwange.
The third were in Bostwana were we finally see the wild dogs (fantastic). Each time, Thierry accompanied us excepted the last.
If you want a special trip with adventure and authenticity, choose without any doubt Biwakwango.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible Safari Experience
Visiting Tanzania is a must in a lifetime and I would highly recommend everyone to see the beauty this country has. The Sopa lodge overlooking the crater is such a magical experience. Thank you Safarihub for organising a flawless trip into the depths of Africa!
We had a brilliant holiday... Thanks for your efforts on our behalf.
I wanted to write and let you know that the trip was a great success.
Your suggestion of Lake Manze was really excellent. We both absolutely loved it and felt that the open nature of the camp really suited the experience. We were hugely comfortable throughout and felt the four days was good value for money. We loved being some close to everything and being totally immersed in the safari experience. I think, if money were no object we could have stayed there for the whole two weeks.
Over on Zanzibar then, again, Sunshine, was a really great choice. We didn’t quite work out that the half board nature of it meant that our evening meal was included! On the first night we headed off to a local restaurant. It was only a small matter as the second night we dined in and I was very delighted when the mega valentines seafood buffet bill arrived at about a tenner each which incuded our wine and drinks etc… It’s a lovely hotel and the local feel was excellent as well. Snorkelling was brill as well.
Nungwi was good fun too. Zanzibar as a whole does have a certain sadness to it I feel. It’s a beautiful place but you really feel that life is hard for many people there…as with Africa as a whole really. The local towns are in quite bad shape and it’s funny to see so many tourists not even keen to leave their hotels at all. The local seafood is definitely a highlight and we ate so well for the fortnight.
We had a brilliant holiday and are both now keen on saving up for our next safari in about ten years time!! Or maybe sooner if some big plays come good.
Thanks for all your efforts on our behalf.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Six Weeks In Heaven
I had dreamed of Africa since I was a child. It took me till my 50's to finally make the dream come true. I contacted Ntaba Tours. I started by arriving two days before the tour began. I participated in a charity project. Then spent 9 days in a small tour group of only four of us. All accommodations were wonderful. We were accompanied on all flights, game drives, and activities by Robin Mountain (owner/operator). The safari lodges were all so personal, with excellent staff. The meals were all first rate. You can never guarantee game sightings on game drives, but we were never disappointed. We had first rate guides and trackers. No comfort was lacking. I noticed that at every lodge you were assigned a guide who was there from sun up to after dark, and we were not just ma'am or sir, we were addressed by our name. Ntaba Tours had an excellent working relationship with every lodge we visited. It was just beyond reproach.
At the end of the 9 day tour, the rest of our group headed to the airport and for home, and I headed out for some solo travel. Ntaba Tours had arranged 5 separate locations for me to stay in, most in remote areas of Botswana. I was in the Chobe area, Okavango Delta, Makgadikgadi Pans, and Johannesburg/Pretoria. Many small planes, transfers, camps, and experiences were all perfectly planned and executed. I NEVER had to worry, never felt unsafe, and all my needs were met and exceeded! Stella Mountain (owner/operator) had given me a detailed itinerary all neatly bound in a small compact book form so I knew what was next. And every place I went, I was treated as if I was long lost family. Again, every accommodation, camp, lodge, airlines, staff, etc... were the best. I was having the time of my life.
The last 2 weeks I flew into Namibia and met back up the Robin and two other ladies, whom I had talked to on line prior to the trip. The plan was to spend the two weeks driving Namibia with Robin and Jamie Bundy (West coast Ntaba agency director) as they did site inspections of lodges for future tours. I can say we had an absolutely fabulous time! It was a new place almost every night, but we saw so much of the country. We ended up driving almost 5000 km. This portion not being a formal 'tour' made it so relaxed. In the end I had 40 days of flooding...of my senses! It was life changing! Ntaba Tours did it all! I didn't have a single minute that I ever had to wonder was this done, or that taken care of. It was done with unbelievable attention to detail! I have to give a big thank you to Stella for that. And when I say my trip was life changing, it is so true. Africa got into my blood, under my skin, and into my heart. I have the most indescribable yearning to return, as if being drawn slowly back to a place where I found myself for the first time in my life. I will be returning in Sept. of 2014 and will be doubling my time to 12 weeks in order to see and do more. And I will trust no one but Ntaba Tours, Robin and Stella Mountain to make my plans for me. I know I am in the best of care.