BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect travel planner for a family holiday in South Africa
From our first impressions of Viatu which came from viewing their excellent website, through the online planning process, follow up planning calls with our agent (the wonderful Mardi) and finally the communication throughout the trip, we were extremely satisfied with Viatu’s service.
Mardi was able to plan a trip that was wonderfully well balanced, that offered a wide range of activities, experiences and accommodation styles, yet never felt rushed.
We couldn’t recommend Viatu any more highly and will certainly be using them the next time we decide to return to Africa.
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing camping safari experience with Crater Explorer
Genuine camping safari experience offered by a small yet very efficient company. With a personal touch. The communication with Emanuel Julius was smooth and efficient. He arranged everything for us at a very short notice. Pickups were always on time. Emanuel met us the night before for a debrief about the safari.
Our driver and guide Charles was brilliant : very good driver, gentle, modest and yet so knowledgeable. He always knew were to take us to see all amazing animals. We saw all big 5 and much more.
Our cook - Emanuel was simply the best. He cooked for us delicious varied meals with lots of of fresh vegetables and fruits. He was also helpful and very communicative during the whole safari.
We are happy we went for a camping safari with Crater Explorer. If you are looking for something genuine and don’t need a brand new jeep, crispy sheets and western style lunchboxes this is your operator.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent Kenya safari with great organisation and guiding
We travelled with Across Horizon Safaris for the first part of our journey in Kenya and had an excellent experience. Communication with Julie, the owner, was very pleasant from the start, and it was great to meet her in person on the morning of departure. She also arranged our airport pickup and hotel, which was extremely helpful after a long delay at immigration.
We travelled with a group of 6 friends and Julie advised us well on choosing the right vehicle. Having visited the Masai Mara before, we really appreciated travelling this time in a Land Cruiser, which allowed us to explore the park more comfortably. Our driver Ben was outstanding — calm, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable, with a sharp eye for spotting wildlife far ahead. He drove us all the way to the Ugandan border and was very helpful during the rather chaotic border crossing. Overall, our five days in Kenya were a great success. We highly recommend Across Horizon Safaris and are already in touch with Julie to plan our next trip to Kenya.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are the BEST!!!! Highly recommended
I wanted to do an african safari for years and Masai mara was a dream destination for me. I did see many safari agencies on safari booking and talked to a few over Whatsapp. So glad that I found and talked to Native African voyages. Serah was really helpful in clarifying all the doubts I had. It's obvious that we will have alot of questions and doubts when we plan to go to a different country and going to do something we have never done before. Serah responded with no delay with all the enquiries I had and provided a detailed itinerary for our 3 day safari. Serah and team received us from the Airport at 7AM and did the briefing. They welcomed us and gifted us a safari hat and a water bottle. Then we started our 5 hour journey to Masai mara, the 4x4 jeep was equipped with WIFI, charger and cooler that was really helpful to connect to our family back in the USA. We choose Jumbo Mara safari lodge for the stay which was nice. After we reached, our guide LEONARD ( MAINA ) took us for a 2 hour game drive. He was very nice and he had very good knowledge about the park and animals. He did explain and spotted animals and explained about them. We were lucky enough to see the rare Cheetah within the first hour of the game drive. By sunset we came back to our stay. In the meantime serah was helping me with our delayed luggage with the airport staffs. Guide LEONARD was very punctual, we left for our full day game drive on the second day around 6:30AM. We did see all the big 5 and rare animals including Rhino and hyena. We were served lunch under a tree where it was safe and also a sunset toast with wine. I was little worried that I couldn't see a male lion. It was not just us, no other safari jeep reported any male lion sightings on that day. On the last day our guide did a very big favour to us by going through a different route to exit the park so we might get to see a male lion. We were soo lucky that before reaching the exit we did see a male lion along with a female. I was soo happy and satisfied. A big thanks to the guide LEONARD for making that happen. I will recommend Native African voyages to anyone who wish to go for a safari. There are a lot of safari agencies but i don't want to take any chance so I will only prefer them. They helped me to pickup the delayed luggage from the airport and dropped us at the hotel I reserved. Native did provide a complimentary taxi for us from the Hotel to Airport since our flght was at 5AM. I couldn't thank Native african voyages enough for making our safari so memorable. Hope we can do another safari with them to serengity park in the future.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience
We had an absolutely amazing 4-day safari experience in Kruger National Park with Nhlalala Travel. Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish, with punctual schedules and smooth logistics that made the trip completely stress-free.
We were accompanied by different guides during the safari, and all of them were extremely knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. They were always happy to adapt the program to our requests and were genuinely motivated to help us see as many animals as possible. Thanks to their experience and dedication, we were lucky enough to spot all of the Big Five, along with many other incredible species.
The accommodation and lodges were outstanding — comfortable, beautiful, and immersed in nature, which made the whole experience even more special. Meals and overall service were excellent and added to the feeling of being well taken care of throughout the trip.
The value for money was truly excellent considering the quality of the organization, the guides, and the lodges. It exceeded our expectations in every way.
This safari was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and we could not recommend Nhlalala Travel more highly to anyone looking for a well-organized, flexible, and unforgettable safari in Kruger National Park.
Professional yet flexible
Organising the tour was very straightforward, Elaine was available to answer questions and Alex, the guide was great - knowledgable and flexible according to my preferences (I was travelling solo).
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Kruger Safari & Panorama Route Experience
I just finished a 4 day safari through Kruger National Park and the Panorama Route and absolutely loved every moment. The trip was perfectly organised by Ruben, whose communication was outstanding — he was responsive at any hour and always went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly.
My guide, Gustav, was incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating, which made the experience even more enjoyable. From amazing wildlife sightings to breathtaking scenery, the whole trip exceeded my expectations.
I would highly recommend MoAfrika to anyone wanting to visit these sites — it was a truly unforgettable experience from start to finish!
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Unforgettable 15-Day Journey with a Professional and Caring Team
This 15-day journey across Ethiopia was an unforgettable experience.
Our driver and guide were not only professional but also incredibly thoughtful and caring. Road conditions were often difficult and challenging, but our driver was extremely skilled, steady, and reliable, making us feel safe at all times.
From Lalibela to the Danakil Depression and the Omo Valley, they always took great care of us and paid attention to every detail.
We truly appreciate their dedication and highly recommend this travel agency to anyone visiting Ethiopia.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Likana safaris listen to what you want and then provide an excellent itinerary
My sister and I have just returned from a wonderful 15 day holiday in Uganda traveling around the lakes and game parks. We were met at Entebe airport promptly by Bonny the managing director and David who was our driver/guide and they both gave us a very warm welcome.
The itinerary was planned thoughtfully and David was reliable and ensured that everything went smoothly. He went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with everything. His expert knowledge enabled him to spot and explain about more animals and birds than we knew existed!!!!
The Rhino chimpanzee and gorilla treking were amazing as were the game drives.
All the different lodges we stayed in were clean and well appointed and the staff were friendly and helpful.
David gave us his mobile number and we could contact him at any time.
The whole holiday was amazing and great value for money.
We even saw the shoebill whilst canoeing in the swamp before heading to the airport to return home.
It was definitely good value for money. If I went again I would take small gifts for the children who waited by the roadside in the more remote areas and asked for sweets
SI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great reccomendation
Erica is great and full of knowledge about Botswana. I am greatfull for all advices she gave me. Next time i come to Botswana i will take them for sure.