50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wow!
So hard to return to England after such an amazing adventure! I travelled with 3 other women in their 60/70's and our lovely driver Modest. ISIA sorted out all the details and were flexible, helpful and accommodating throughout. It was expensive, but for such a magical experience in a wonderful country, staying at welcoming comfortable tented lodges with good food and service, it was well worthwhile, never mind the totally amazing animals roaming wild and free. Never imagined I'd see so many mammals and often very close up, plus the large variety of birds, plants and trees. It was good to meet the Maasai and hear about their culture and experiences and to visit Olduvai gorge and museum to contemplate our common ancestry.
What a packed exciting African adventure. Many thanks to all
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Masai Mara
My partner and I took a three day safari to Masai Mara and couldn't be happier with the experience. The trip is really well organized, we were really lucky that other travellers in our small group were really nice and respectful, and so were the team of drivers and assistants who shared music and stories with us. We got to see zebras, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, lions, wildebeests, gazelles, elands, antelopes, buffalos, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, jackals, topis, ostriches and some other amazing birds. The accommodation was nice and comfortable, the food was good (vegan friendly), and the whole trip was worth it. We also got to visit a Masai village and interact with locals and learn about their costumes. Highly recommended.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari
Hi,
Me and my friends had returned from an amazing safari we went to Tarangire and stayed for one night at sopa lodge it was incredible. The staff was really nice, food was good you had enough choice of what you wanted. And the rooms were amazing.
I must say that was an unforgettable experience. I am still can image how many incredible pictures we were lucky to take.
We want to thank you for helping us with everything even the many questions we had!
Special thanks to Francis!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our holiday of a lifetime - thanks to Calabash Adventures
Before we landed in Kenya to our departure, the service, support, organisation and expertise were excellent.
We sent our desired itinerary to Calabash and they came back with that and even more. This was my husbands and my first long haul adventure and I must say we were excited and a little daunted as to what to expect. But Calabashes organisational skills and expertise were apparent right from the start and put us at our ease.
After a split day in Kenya visiting the Giraffe project and David Sheldrick's elephant orphanage (both which were excellent) we flew on to Kilimanjaro where we were met but our superb guide Malisa.
Malisa then spent the next 9 days as chauffer, guide, animal spotter, bird identifier and hopefully friend. His driving skills, knowledge and infectious smile really made our holiday, he soon became one of the gang.
Each night we lodged at a different place (our choice to cram in as much as possible) from Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti all the accommodation was first class as were the staff and food. The breakfast boxes and packed lunches had to be seen to be believed.
Now to the main purpose of the visit, the animals, we saw the big 5, 57 giraffes in one group, over 100 lion sightings, elephants, hippos, hyenas and cheetahs to name but a few, birds to many to mention and all thanks to our guides knowledge and expertise.
Originally this was going to be a one off adventure but we were so impressed with Calabash, their owner Tilya and our guide Malisa that we are saving like mad to return.
Thank you
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Okoa Africa Tours offers a beautiful experience.
Going in without expectations resulted in a wonderful outcome. The safari tour was comparable to an episode of National Geographic or the Animal Planet. The accommodations were one of the best I've ever experienced.
The entire experience left me in awe and wanting more.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful in Every Way!
Safari With Us arranged our tours including an excellent balance of experiences with outstanding vendors. We toured in Botswana with No 1 Lady Tours. Our guide, Tanya, oversaw all of our activities, coordinated our daily schedule, and transported us safely throughout the country. He was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and the culture, patiently answering a barrage of questions. Everything was well-organized and relevant to our interests. At the end of our tour we only wished we could stay longer!
Batoka took over at the Zimbabwe border, where we met Coben who guided our tour of Victoria Falls and shuttled us to various activities in the area. He was patient and kind, and answered many, many questions.
Our garden tour from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth was guided by Hannetjie of Orbit Trips. She offered a rich experience, along with extensive knowledge of the region, landscape and people. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her.
I think the term "life-changing" tends to be over-used, but our experience fits the term in that my friend and I developed, in a very short period of time, a deep affection for the countries we visited. We did not go off to our individual homes in Alaska saying, "Well, we've checked that box on our bucket list, if we had bucket lists." Instead, we returned home determined to revisit southern Africa, stay longer, and explore more deeply into the places we visited.
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
great experience, best value!
we went to a 5 days honeymoon safari with kiliholidays. We visited Tarangire National Park, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro NP and Lake Manyara. Mack the owner is a very nice man he helped us with getting from and to the airport, Thomas the instractor was very pleasent and profesional, the food was nice, we got to see the big five and the overall experience was just great!
beacause we eat only kosher food Mack was kind enouph to bring us new dish, pans, and cooking only vegeterian food. it was a great service wich he asked for nothing in return, and it says everything about this company.
i recomend this company for everyone who wants a good experience in the best value for money!
thanks for everything!!
IL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip was amazing
Chacha and his guys were above expectation! We never imagined the hike to be so fulfilling.
We enjoyed every minute with him from the bottom to the top and back, supplying us with motivation and laughs all along the way. We recommend everyone who can to contact Chacha Tours and plan your next trip to africa!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thanks to Adam and Magda our dutch group enjoyed our visit to Tanzania. We had a great time Thanks !
Adam and Magda & team are professionals and a very kind team who gave us the time of our lives. We had a great time in Tanzania.
I recommend Flash Safari to anyone who would like to see the animals in their habitat. One great experiance
Thank you very much and lots of success
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Most amazing experience, a custome made safari that made our dreams come true!
We had limited time and before we went we described our wishes, safari and boattrip through the delta. IT was all possible. The service was excellent, the food that was made fresh at the camp site. Lovely we even had scrambled eggs at sunrise! We had a Nice tent, slept amazing and muscito free and even had a warm shower!! But we mostly enjoyed Oké the kind ranger who thought us so mutch about the animals, their behaviour. Hè saw everything even while driving through the rough environment. Hè was a true gentleman and made us feel at home and safe immediately. I would recommend this to any one! Best days ever!!