20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional and Seamless African Celebrity Tour – Highly Recommend Gabrielle
We recently booked our tour with African Celebrity, and the entire experience from start to finish was exceptionally smooth, seamless, and stress-free. Everything was well-organized, allowing us to truly relax and enjoy the journey.
A very special shout-out to our incredible guide, Gabrielle. He was absolute perfection throughout the trip:
Punctual & Reliable: He was consistently on time and managed our schedule effortlessly.
Sharp Spotting Skills: His ability to track and spot wildlife was impressive! Thanks to him, we had amazing wildlife sightings. Lucky to see a haunting by a cheetah.
Calm & Professional: Gabrielle has a wonderfully stable, patient temperament.
Knowledgeable & Helpful: He answered every single question we had with detail and enthusiasm.
If you are planning a trip with African Celebrity, I cannot recommend Gabrielle enough. Be sure to request him as your guide for an unforgettable experience!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very satisfied with Safari Soles. the sales and guide are really wonderful.
I’m very happy with Safari Soles’ service.
Jackson was my first point of contact, and he was a big reason I chose Safari Soles. He replied to emails very quickly—it felt like he never had time off. He also understood what I needed efficiently, and we communicated very smoothly. And his plan was really cost-effective and totally fits our budget.
Another thing I really appreciated was that once my safari started, all the hotel and sight photos Jackson sent me matched exactly what I saw, and the itinerary was followed 100%.
Of course, one other key person made this happen: our guide, Abu. He was very professional and had deep knowledge of animals, plants, and culture. I really enjoyed his briefing before each day’s drive. It was like a full lecture—I was totally into it and learned so much.
The only time I cried on this trip was because of Abu. He didn’t just put his knowledge into practice; he was also very responsible. When we were staying at a camp in northern Serengeti, an angry elephant charged toward our dining area. Abu was the only one who ran out and used professional hand signals to defuse the situation. Afterward, he even took the initiative to teach the camp staff how to drive elephants away.
He also had a good sense of boundaries. He gave us space to chat with each other, and joked with us at the right moments to keep things lively. Finally, I’m very grateful that after each day’s drive, after making sure we all went to rest, he carefully cleaned the vehicle. He was actually the most tired person every day, because he had to drive for long hours and take care of us. This really mattered—it meant we could take photos through the cleanest windows every day!
All in all, the whole 9-day trip, from the first communication to getting home safely, was very smooth. Thanks to Safari Soles for giving me a reason to return to Africa!
Of course, it would be even better if information like airport pickup and drop-off were shared before I asked, even though Safari Soles had already arranged everything.