IL
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable Okavango safari – truly a dream experience
Our safari to the Okavango Delta, organized through Safari and Desert, was nothing short of extraordinary. These were nine days of absolute heaven, beautifully planned and flawlessly executed from start to finish.
We stayed at Xugana, Camp Xakanaxa, and Savute, and each camp offered an exceptional and unique experience. Xugana was especially magical, the new lodge is stunning, set in breathtaking surroundings. The walking safaris and water-based excursions were highlights, and the sense of tranquility and exclusivity was remarkable. At times, it felt almost like a private retreat, with an incredibly attentive team caring for just us and one other couple.
Our guide at Xugana, Pound, was outstanding, highly experienced, dynamic, and deeply knowledgeable. His enthusiasm and professionalism truly elevated the entire safari.
The lodge team at Xakanaxa was equally warm and welcoming. Even on a stormy day when a safari had to be canceled and water entered the room, the experience remained positive thanks to the exceptional care and atmosphere created by the staff.
Savute was another highlight. The lodge was excellent, and just across the dining area there was a beautiful water basin where animals came to drink and bathe, a postcard-perfect African scene. Wildlife sightings exceeded all expectations, and the guiding by K.T. was superb. He made a special effort each day to track and find rare animals that are often difficult to spot, which made every game drive exciting and rewarding. We were thrilled to see an extraordinary variety of animals and birds, so much so that we managed to check off nearly everything listed in our Okavango guidebook.
Beyond the wildlife and lodges, we were deeply impressed by Safari and Desert as a company. It was clear that staff members are treated with respect and pride in their work, and this translated into the warm, genuine hospitality we experienced everywhere. We were particularly moved to see women in leadership positions, with female directors at both Savute and Xugana.
Overall, this was a once-in-a-lifetime safari experience, thoughtfully curated, deeply immersive, and truly unforgettable. We wholeheartedly recommend Michelle Astbury the director of Explore & Travel Africa to anyone considering a safari in Botswana and would return without hesitation.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
All in one package with beautiful wildlife and views.
MoAfrika was fantastic. The tours are well developed, and the team is extremely communicative and flexible. We arrived with a stomach bug, and they we happy to juggle around our tour schedule at the last moment to help accommodate us. We were well cared for the entire time, and the personal service was fantastic. The variety of tour options made the day great and we truly enjoyed all the information each of the guides and drivers were happy and excited to provide us.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
amazing!!!
Great!!! everything was great) The guide is very good, if possible, we will return to him again and we will advise you. We saw all the big five and many many other animals! The rest was a success!
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great exerience: this operator is professional to recommend then to friends
We spent a great time in Amboseli National Park, and Savannah Sound Safaris helped to make it possible. Our guide-driver was very friendly and well-educated about animals. Thanks to his help, we met all the animals in the park.
Savannah Sound Safaris has a good team to ensure clear communications and provide the service with good value for money.
EE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour guide. Perfect 3-day safari trip with catching more than 30 species including the big5!
The safari trip was SO well organized! From the first day pick up from our hotel til the last drop off. Our tour guide Mohammad (Mo) was the best driver and tour guide one could ever ask for - he knew so much about the wild animals and told many interesting facts while chasing the big 5 among other 30+ species.
The camping-accommodation gave a nice vibe to the whole trip! Delicious food was a bonus too.
Really well organized!!!
Highly recommend Axis and especially Mo!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable operator with excellent service
We had an amazing safari with Tall Masai Safari. Despite it didn't start well with a delay, they changed the schedule so we could still do every game drive as promised. The communication with Benson was very good and they even found our lost binoculars.
Thank you for everything!
PE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceptional Safari
The safari to Masai Mara was one of the best that I've had in a long time, it was long overdue. I chose to travel at the beginning of the New Year since I didn't want to travel when everyone else was doing so. I honestly enjoyed the entire experience, no crowding so you get to experience nature at its finest. I also give a big thank you to Sola Safari Travels for organizing my itinerary, my driver Ken is one hell of a guide. I felt at home the full safari. Will definitely book a visit the coast with Sola when I return to Kenya. I travelled solo btw.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
How to tranform accidental stay in Addis-Abeba in a wonderful tasting experience of Ethiopia
A very nice team driver + guide
An original programme mixing cultural visits to muséum, flavouring the famous ethiopian Coffee, the largest market in East Africa.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely perfect !
This expérience was perfect. It was my first time in East Africa and i loved it. I did a safari, everything was beautiful and super well organised. I also went to Zanzibar and it was a bunch of amazing moments. Breathtaking landscapes with the security and the kindness of the travel guides. Thank you for the experience that will stay in my mind forever.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Terrible !!
do not book with this company - they are all lies.
they use 3rd party operators and don't care what happens after you've paid.
most horrible of horrible of experience.
joshua,the so called manager does not respond. staff say ,i just work here, sorry.
4 day safari costing over $2300/person - unmarked vehicle used is falling apart ,old, windows hardly work, breakdowns on all 4 days spending hours repairing the vehicle.
less than half the day spent on safari. guide has no clue of lodges - gets lost every nite, driving around for hours in the dark.
3rd party operator used 5 different companies to transport us , none of them have ever heard of moria,including other company guides that we met. not one moria vehicle was seen, do they even exist.
sub standard accommodation used after showing lodges that they said we would be accommodated in. changed lodges without informing us until we on our way to safari.
do not part with your hard earned money, these guys are fake - they will desert you once you've paid . when staff are contacted they will say they have no authority - joshua is the manager.
i am spreading this far & wide in as many platforms as possible, don't don't book with these people please !!!
furthermore, I believe they are using locals to write fake reviews to make them look good - beware !!!!
After writing this - look at the response
the manager, joshua has come back to me - he says that breakdowns are acceptable due to road conditions - nothing can be done !!!
the strange part is that we did not see another vehicle that broke down, in other words ,they are not interested.
again - i urge all of you - do not book thru this company, you will regret it !!!
14th january 2026 - i write again as joshua undertook to get a refund for a flight i could not use due to the unrest - asked me to provide proof , which i did - has not bothered to come back to me and does not answer my calls - further proof that this company cannot be trusted.
just take a look at all the 5 star reviews - all written by locals, most have only written 1 review - all with a similar review - fake fake fake - all the real reviews are the 1 star which should be zero stars.
once again - do not book with this company - you will regret it !!!!