CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
amazing , stunning,
Our stay in Letaba camp was a disgrace, Ive booked 2 Charlet number B7 and B8 from 18 till morning of 25 July 2024, Tried my best to transfer to any other camp in the park , but unfortunately all booked. The 2 reception ladies got a huge attitude problem, no help at all.Lets start at B7 ( so called wheelchair friendly) Shower -the hand shower loosen from the wall, shower chair way to small, only one handrail, toilet keeps flashing water, NON STOP.the floor inside the Charlet NOT LEVEL.only one bedlamp, poor lighting in the charlet. Ramp is way to steep.LINEN OF A TERRIBLE POOR QUALITY, Towels is good to wipe of the windscreen for vechiles. Charlet number B8...... sliding door ....... its a PICK UP door , not working, Towels so hard and old .... no where a place to buy new Towels. Restaurant in camp, don't know how to serve the cocktails on the menu, waiting more than 1 hour to be served lunch , waiting 1 and half hour to be served breakfast. Waiter refuse to clean the table because like she said : If you clean the table now the birds will poop on it anyway. Its a shame that Letaba camp is part of the Beaty of our Kruger National Park. Cleaning staff : AMAZING , helpfull and friendly, Like Respect- one of the workers at the petrol station.
GR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable memories
Our company chose Safari Bookings with Lark Journeys to organize our 16-day self-drive safari. I highly recommend Namibia as a travel destination. The overall experience, natural beauty, wildlife, local culture, and accommodations were all exceptional.
I captured remarkable photographs and encountered extraordinary desert-adapted animals.
Claire and Gregory from Lark Journeys provided invaluable assistance and expertise throughout the planning and execution of our safari.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fair to Average
I booked 8 months in advance (group join option) with stated goal to spend as much time as possible with the migration. The itinerary indicated 1 day in the Crater and 3 days in the Serengeti including one entire day with the migration (large wildebeest herd) and at the river looking for crossings.
Unfortunately this did not occur primarily due to the driver. Room/board was good and the first two days went according to schedule. I was put in a Avocet Tanzania Safaris group (the 6 passengers had each booked with several different agencies and mixed together --this is apparently common in Tanzania). We had a very good visit to Tangamire NP. One passenger left and a young boy who did not speak english joined us presumably as a cook. He and the driver were always speaking Swahili so we got minimal information. Loud ranger station static over the 2-way seemed always on and prevented music from being played.
On the 3rd day we found the large herd early in the morning , an incredible sight. But after 20 minutes, almost as if the job was completed, the driver took us across the Grumeti where we spent another hour then told us they are not crossing today so we crossed back and despite request to return, we never saw the herd again. The rest of the day was spent driving at high speed chasing ranger reports of cats which we had already seen quite a few of (but no chases/kills). At dinner I found out other vehicles had seen groups of wildebeast crossing the river. The fourth day was spent chasing more cats.
My second complaint is that each time I stood up to take a photo, the vehicle would take off fast knocking me down. It would be nice to get a warning like "leaving in 10 seconds". The fifth day was at the crater. We spent only 3 hours and I was told that the 4 other passengers were on a 5-day safari so he was taking them to the airport. I was left at campsite near Lake Manyara for 18 hours without a guide. On the sixth day I had my own guide for Lake Manyara NP and then to the airport.
Of course, I will return to see another migration but unsure if at Serengeti or Masai Mara.
KR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good supporter for fantastic tour.
Make good package for our needs. Also well arranged each hotel and tour program.
Valuable time with the price for our holiday in africa.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda - Awesome!
What an amazing experience! Eddie picked me up early from Rwanda and we travelled to Bwindi National Park in Uganda to see the Gorillas. He was a friendly and helpful guide who was very attentive when driving. Eddie was very informative, showing great enthusiasm and knowledge of Uganda. He was keen to stop and take photos and made it a fabulous experience! I did the short trek and found the mountain Gorillas after only 20 minutes. I was relieved as the terrain was very steep and the ground was unstable in areas, slippery with foliage and there had been no rain in a month. Our group saw 3 Gorillas. A Silverback, mother and it’s baby. Sat within 2 meters of the large Silverback and it was just majestic to be so close!! Highly recommend Birchall Expeditions for any tour needs.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
My bucket list trip.
This was an amazing once in a life time trip. The lodging was excellent. But our guide Solomon was the BEST! He made sure we saw everything we wanted to see, he laughed at my dumb jokes, he was a joy to spend our 5 day Safari with! Thank you Solomon for making this a dream come true for me! You’re the best ever!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything we'd hoped for!
We did a 5-Day Private Kenyan Safari with Jocky which included Masai Mara, Nakuru, Navaisha, and Amboseli. The tour was for my teenage son and myself. This was our first trip to Africa.
I chose Jocky based on the reviews - and I am so glad I did! They were excellent to work with in the planning stage, answering all my questions. No problems or concerns on that end!
Our guide was James Gichina, and he was EXCELLENT! We saw the Big 5 and everything else we wanted to see! James always managed to get us "front row seats" to all the action and animals - he was very intent on making sure we were satisfied at every turn. I have no idea how he was able to manage the parks/reserves so well, but he knows those places like the back of his hand. Sometimes he would instinctively lead us to where animals were hiding, and other times he would get a tip on the radio and speed up to get us right into the spots where animals were spotted by others. James was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions.
All 3 lodging sites exceeded my expectations - Enkorok Tented Camp, Nakuru Lodge, Amboseli Sopa. The staff at each location was absolutely lovely and the food was fantastic each night.
The safari jeep was clean and just as we imagined. Plenty of water available.
I HIGHLY recommend Jocky (and James Gichina!) to anyone looking for a wonderful safari experience in Kenya!
US
Leon took excellent care of us. He also provided excellent service. I
My wife and I had a wonderful time in Victoria Falls Zimbabwe. The weather was great every day. We experienced beautiful scenery and the Falls are breathtaking. We had an excellent guide and lodging were wonderful.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Accommodations and experiences were fabulous.
Our rooms at Kensington Palace were lovely, as were the hotel staff. Cape Town is an amazing city with many wonderful sites to see, including Lion's Head and Table Mountain, and the Mojo Market. Kruger was amazing and the accommodations at the Lukimbi Safari Lodge were top-notch in every way. The guides put us where the wild animals were sure to be, and the cuisine was simply amazing. Finally, Victoria Falls was a must-do. The Falls are spectacular, and the Gorge-Swing was exhilarating! Staying at the Old Drift Lodge was also marvelous, again staffed with wonderful people and amazing meals. All-in-all, it was a five-star vacation for all of us (ages from 20 to 60).
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Super organised, courteous, efficient and helpful in all respects
We hired a 4 x 4 from Land & Lake for 17 days for our self-drive, lodge-based holiday in Zambia and Malawi, and also used them for transport to and from the airport and our Lilongwe accommodation. The planning and booking process by email, spread over several weeks, was most efficient with all queries answered promptly and thoroughly.
The service we received on arrival and throughout our stay was excellent in all respects: quick, courteous, thorough and clear. Jim was at the airport to meet us and help with getting a local Airtel sim (excellent value at £5 for 25 GB, valid 30 days!) and currency from an ATM. He gave us a very clear and thorough briefing on the vehicle, whilst Khama dealt with insurance, documentation and suchlike including setting up a WhatsApp group to allow contact with all relevant parties as the trip progressed, and providing a “fixer” at the Zambian border in both directions to deal with all formalities: a real boon.
The Toyota Hilux was almost new and thus in excellent condition and just perfect for the trip. It had an excellent ‘fridge for cooling drinks and a basket of essential picnic items etc. Its return was equally efficient as collection and all transport arrangements reassuringly reliable and cheerfully conducted. All in all, we would – as very seasoned Africa self-drive travellers - have no hesitation in using Land & Lake again, or recommending them to others, whether they are first-timers or most experienced.