Gilbert is everything you would want for a safari guide, and more.
Gilbert & Ozzy were the dynamic duo we needed for this trip. Not only were they both extremely knowledgeable, their sense of humor and enthusiasm about their work made us all the more interested and excited to explore more everyday. Gilbert was very personable and very keen on giving us the best experience possible. Both Ozzy & Gilbert told us about their home lives and showed us how hard working all Tanzanian people are.
They’re goated and if you want the best safari guides and people, go with Lion King’s Gilbert and Ozzy.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Wondereful Experience
As a couple we went on a 3 day, 2 night camping safari in Chobe National Park, Botswana with the most incredible team of Moses (our guide) who was so friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and supportive, MP (our chef) who produced the most amazing food for breakfast, brunch and dinner, how he did this in a camping setting I will never know and Amos, who worked tirelessly to make us feel welcome, safe and well looked after around the camp.
The game drives were so exhilerating and we saw all the animals we wanted to see thanks to Moses understanding and knowledge of the park and the best places to see them and we spent several hours out searching for them and capturing some incredible photos,
Returning to camp on each occasion was a treat with a ready supply of food and drink and the opportunity to sit round the fire with the other couples (there were only ever four of us on camp each evening) to chat and share stories and experiences which was also a treat as the sun set or rose.
The camp is fully open with no fences but we always felt very safe, although we never attempted a walk to the toilet tent at night nor take a shower !!
We've been on safari in Africa on a couple of occasions in the past but have never camped so if you're looking for adventure and something a little different with a change of perspective out in the peaceful quite of the African bush with full access to a starry canopy overhead we would highly recommend this experience and if you are going to do so please use Kalahari Tours because they are superb to deal with, totally efficient, excellent admin, lovely people and an amazing group of people whilst out on camp
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari Experience
This was my first Safari and a memorable one - a perfect blend of stunning landscapes and animal sightings.
All details of the trip were taken care off and a special shout out to our guide, Patrick who was good company and very knowledgeable about the parks and animals. Patrick was both patient and enthusiastic about making sure we sighted the big five.
The accomodations were clean and comfortable and the staff at the camps were very helpful. Overall the food was good.
Highly recommend SIA given our experience.
Prepare for bumpy, dusty dirt roads, which are all part of the authentic adventure (our phones showed close to 8-10 thousand steps a day with us hardly getting out of the vehicle🙂)
