DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Quick communication and problem solver
Initially, we were a bit uncertain because of the small number of reviews, but all our doubts quickly vanished.
Mike from Big Bull Safari was exceptionally communicative and always responded to our inquiries within a very short time. Due to illness during our trip, we faced a few unexpected issues and needed assistance along the way. Big Bull Safari stepped in every single time without delay, providing quick support and outstanding solutions.
The safari tours themselves were wonderful. The guides were consistently friendly, helpful, and took plenty of time at every sight—we never felt rushed at all. Our accommodation, the Umbhaba Eco Lodge, was also beautiful. A special highlight was the dinner: the buffet offered exceptionally high-quality and delicious dishes.
We can highly recommend Big Bull Safari and would definitely book with them again!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
ME
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari experience
Our guide Raheem Mwema was exceptional - knowledgeable about wildlife and patient. We were lucky to see four out of five big five animals (except rhinos).
Whole trip was perfectly paced, a lot of time to take photos of the animals.
Highly recommend the guide and the company.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good experience
Our explorer is young and experienced . He is very patient to explains to us about the animal we saw on the road.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
By far the Most complete, organized, informed, connected and attentive travel organization
Super attentive, complete and reliable. Amazing value (if anything… they are too inexpensive ) when you see other “discount” groups out there on the trail… we found ourselves remarking how lucky we were as often as we remarked about what we were seeing. Outstanding service, guides, clean new vehicles, perfect lodging partnerships. Every day was literally a step up from the previous day. Patience, knowledge and attention turn to detail and Altezza never failed.
We did a Kilimajaro climb and a follow up safari … wild extremes … and Altezza never missed a step. Altezza owns that mountain when it comes to success, safety and support. Turn the rating scale up to 11+ because a 10 of 10 isn’t enough .
IE
5 stars for Davy Mnyama
I really liked my guide Davy Mnyama and would love to work with him again. He was excellent over the two days I was with him. It was incredible how much we could see in such a small time.
For Jocky overall, I feel they can communicate things a lot better. Overall everything went well, but you really have to chase them for answers or responses. Based on chatting to other safari tourists I felt the prices were good.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 Day Serengeti Safari
We had an outstanding experience with Long Way Expeditions from start to finish. Ann made the booking process incredibly easy, communication was excellent, and every detail was well organized. She even came to our lodge the evening we arrived to personally ensure we were informed and prepared for the adventure ahead.
The next morning, we met Maila, and from that moment on, he made sure we were exceptionally well taken care of. During the five days we spent with him, we saw and learned so much. Maila was engaging, knowledgeable, and dedicated to making sure we had the best possible safari experience.
Thanks to his expertise and persistence, we witnessed incredible wildlife, including a cheetah immediately after a successful hunt, lion prides, elephants, leopards, giraffes, rhinos, zebras, and so much more. His ability to spot animals and share insights about their behavior truly took our safari to the next level.
We highly recommend Long Way Expeditions to anyone planning a safari. And if you have the opportunity, be sure to ask for Maila as your guide. He is simply the best!
SG
Professional, reliable and experienced
We had an absolutely wonderful trip to South Africa, and a huge part of what made it such a memorable experience was Tammy and the team at Pembury Tours.
This was our first trip to South Africa and our first safari experience. Tammy helped us put together a fantastic 12-day honeymoon trip covering the Sabi Sands, Hermanus, Cape Town and the Winelands.
We were planning the trip relatively last minute, and Tammy did an amazing job helping us customise everything around what we wanted. She made great recommendations based on her experience, helped us find the best packages, and managed to secure all the bookings we needed despite the shorter lead time. We really appreciated her expertise and willingness to go the extra mile to make the trip special.
What stood out most was how smooth everything felt. Pembury works with responsible, reliable and professional companies and service providers, which gave us a lot of confidence throughout the trip. Tammy was also incredibly responsive and helpful on the ground, always available to answer questions or troubleshoot any issues during our trip — although thankfully, there really wasn’t much to troubleshoot!
The trip exceeded our expectations in so many ways. We’re incredibly grateful for all the work Tammy put in before and during the trip, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Tammy and Pembury Tours to anyone planning a trip to South Africa.