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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful safari experience!
Martin from Mo-Africa Tours was a great guide and did his best to find us lions in Pilanesberg National Park. We didn’t find one but we saw so many more beautiful wildlife animals. It was an overall great experience and Martin was very knowledgeable in his explanations. I would definitely recommend this adventure to anyone!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A definitely brilliant experience in Safari
We sincerely thank Derick from Pilgrimage Safaris. After carefully comparing several companies, we confidently chose Pilgrimage because of Derick's smooth communication, attractive proposals, and his consistently prompt and professional responses. When we encountered an issue during the trip, he worked to find a solution even late at night and provided a resolution first thing the next morning, ensuring our safari ended without regret.
A special thanks to our guide, Benjamin. His professionalism was outstanding. On our final day, he diligently searched the entire plains with us to find a cheetah and successfully made it happen — a truly memorable experience.
Although Pilgrimage is a relatively new company, we were deeply impressed by their quality of communication and the thoroughness of their arrangements. We wholeheartedly wish them continued growth and success.
Based on our firsthand experience, we'd like to share some detailed suggestions:
For future travelers: If you have specific animals you hope to see (like cheetahs) or particular requests for your guide, we recommend communicating this clearly with the tour operator in advance. This way, even though wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, the company and guide will be aware of and can prioritize your expectations, allowing for more tailored arrangements.
For Pilgrimage: It would be excellent if you could proactively ask guests about their special hopes and strive to assign the most suitable and excellent guides. Also, given the significant dust in the Serengeti, providing some disposable masks for both guests and guides would be a very thoughtful and practical detail.
For everyone: Simply savor every moment in the Serengeti — everything here is truly one of a kind.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Provided excellent service, outstanding management of the smallest of details
12 day tour , 4 days in Cape Town, 4 days in Krueger Park area, 3 days in Victoria falls, Zimbabwe
. All tour guides were very professional, well educated about their area of expertise, and very personable. All guides were. Very dependable, all pickups and returns were on time. all guides were with us constantly, We never felt abandoned. Both hotels, the Maroc Boutique in Blouberg and the Tshudutu Game lodge are owned by the tour company and are excellent. Service and personnel outstanding. We were booked on 4 flights between locations by the tour company and all flights were on time, met at each destination by company personnel. Every outing promised was delivered, and any requests we had were provided for. We were definitely given the v i p treatment. All meals provided were excellent and accommodations were excellent. We never had to communicate with the tour operator, as we had no issues. As far as value is concerned, this tour was considerably less than comparable tours we researched. We booked this tour in Canada and liked the fact they were all South Africans, and all personnel and facilities where part of the company.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very knowledgeable
I organised my East Africa trip with Wild Cruise Africa, and overall everything went smoothly — from the initial quotation to itinerary adjustments for a solo trip and changes to accommodation.
My journey took me through Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. I was very happy with most of the lodges, with the exception of the ones in Masai Mara and Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
My drivers were absolutely outstanding — Moses in Tanzania and Sampson in Kenya. I truly cannot praise Sampson highly enough. He shared an incredible amount of wildlife knowledge with me and always knew exactly where to go to find the most magnificent African wildlife. Thanks to him, I had unforgettable sightings and took some amazing photos.
The only negative aspect of my experience was the lack of communication between the time of booking and getting closer to the departure date. I wasn’t always sure what arrangements had been finalised, and even while already in Africa I had to contact the owner directly for updates about my domestic flights and my hot air balloon ride. This is something the company could certainly improve on, and better pre-departure communication would make an already great experience even stronger — especially for a young and growing company.
Overall, this was a fantastic safari experience and I would recommend Wild Cruise Africa to anyone planning a trip to East Africa.
Friendly, helpful, professional, fun!
From start to finish the service we received was exemplary. We had some problems as we missed a connecting flight and when we let the safari guys know they quickly changed the arrangements and it really wasn't a problem for them. Brian was waiting at the airport for us with the biggest smile on his face and we knew that we were in for a good experience. Helpful and accommodating, friendly, felt safe at all times, all of the trips that we did were amazing and we got to see the most amazing wildlife thanks to Brian and his experience with trekking the wildlife. We were so honoured to get to see everything that we wanted and more. Chasing the chimpanzees through the forest and getting up close and personal with the mountain gorillas was the experience of a lifetime. Thank you to our amazing guide Brian for being so friendly and helpful, carrying our bags and recognising when we needed to have a rest.
We cannot recommend Kajie safaris and Brian enough, and also Roland for helping us to organise the trip.
CA
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unforgettable Tanzania Safari Experience
Our safari in Tanzania was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience and exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, everything was flawlessly organized, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the beauty of this incredible country.
The landscapes were absolutely breathtaking — endless savannas, dramatic sunsets, and wildlife beyond anything we could have imagined. Seeing lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and countless other animals in their natural habitat was both humbling and exhilarating. Each game drive felt like a real-life nature documentary.
Our guide Obde was exceptional: knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely passionate about wildlife and conservation. They always knew where to find the animals and took the time to explain their behavior, making every sighting even more meaningful.
The lodges and camps were outstanding, combining comfort with authentic African charm. Waking up to the sounds of nature and enjoying incredible meals after long days of exploration made the experience even more special.
Tanzania is a magical destination, and this safari was nothing short of extraordinary. If you’re considering a safari, don’t hesitate — this is an adventure you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Highly, highly recommended!
LT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wild Uganda delivers outstanding safari experiences in Uganda with excellent communication and carin
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We had an absolutely incredible safari experience in Uganda with Wild Uganda. From the very beginning, the communication with the company was excellent. They were responsive, clear, and helpful with every question we had, which made planning the trip smooth and stress-free.
Our driver, Gavis, was truly outstanding. He was professional, kind, and extremely caring throughout the entire journey. He made sure we were comfortable at all times and went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible experience. His knowledge and positive attitude added so much to the trip.
Everything about the safari was very well organized, and we loved every moment of it. The wildlife, the landscapes, and the overall experience exceeded our expectations.
We highly recommend Wild Uganda — and especially Gavis — to anyone planning a safari in Uganda. It was an unforgettable adventure!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Upon enquiring so many safari operators, we chose Axis Africa, mainly because of the value for money
We chose to plan a trip to Kenya especially for the wildlife safari and also to celebrate our first wedding anniversary in a special place like the Kenyan National Parks. Upon enquiring so many safari operators, we chose Axis Africa, mainly because of the value for money packages there were offering as compared to other tour operators. We would like to thank to Tabitha from Axis Africa Safaris for organising our safari trip as per our needs, she was so patient and responsive to all our queries and she was always ready to help us with our questions and also made sure we had the best experience. Adding to that, Tabitha was kind enough to help us book our SGR train tickets to Mombasa!
Last but not the least, how can we forgot our safari guide, Khalifa - he is an absolute legend, he is so passionate in what he does and that passion in him to spot animals has made our safari experience to another level. He was so caring and patient to take care of us and our needs and made plans accordingly. He is so knowledgeable about the animals and he also knew where and when to find which animal, and he shared a lot of stories and information about each and every animal. He took us up close to all the animals where no other jeeps came, and made sure we had the best time of our lives.
We highly recommend Axis Africa Safaris for your next safari and also to ask for Khalifa as your safari operator.
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable, providing a very high quality experience for the customer in every way.
Our tour was of excellent quality in every way possible, and provided us with a fantastic experience of jeep ang boat safari on Chobe national park. We were picked up from our hotel in Victoria Falls Zimbabwe in a comfortable vehicle, and our driver was very helpful making sure we were processed at the border into Botswana in an orderly way. Our tour guide during the jeep safari was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and made sure that we got to see all the animals we had hoped to see - including so many elephants and giraffes close up, baboons, hippopotamuses, and even lions. After a lavish buffet lunch we were taken on a boat tour by another informative and skilled guide, who made a great effort bringing us as close to the wildlife as possible.
After a fantastic day in Chobe national park, we were met up by the same driver who again looked after and assisted us through the border. Our driver Casper entertained us with interesting facts about Zimbabwe’s history and culture during the ride back to our hotels, which was much appreciated.
Our experience of the entire tour was very positive; it lived up to all our expectations, and we would highly recommend it!
IN
Meru ensure our first Safari tour is the most memorable trip
I had been thoroughly confused about selecting safari tours. Heart said Serengeti, but everyone else said MasaiMara for first Safari. I tried countless operators and landed on MERU SLOPES based on searches in the safari bookings website. When I reached out to Shadrack didn't know what to expect. But, he designed the perfect itinerary as requested and provided me with all possible details to make me feel confident about the selection.
Since, we landed in Arusha we have been under the care of Meru and the experience has been exemplary. Really hospitable operators who take care of the tiniest of the details.
Coming to the Safari, our guide was John Felix Munishy for our time in Tarangire, Ndutu & Ngorongoro. He's the nicest man who introduced us to Sweet Reggae on our way to Ngorongoro. But, his real skills came out in the game drives. He expertly tracked down the animals, knew all the right spots and very good in picking information from the radio calls and other guides. Not just that he patiently maneuvered the jeep to find the best spot for us to get the best camera angle. We must have made him go forward and backward almost a thousand times over the safari. He did it with a smile and celebrated every great picture with us.
When not tracking animals, John taught us Swahili and gave us information about the animals.
With him as our guide we spotted all the big 5, the ugly 5, 2 Seville Cats, Cheetah and White Jackal. Not to mention countless gazelles & birds.
Meru had also booked a hot-air balloon ride for us over Ndutu which is a once in a lifetime experience.
From just finding information on the internet to visiting Tanzania and falling in love with the country, Meru had a great role to play and would definitely recommend them to everyone looking to go on their first African Safari adventure.