Great all round experience
Easy to book, even last minute. Lodge was excellent with friendly guides, amazing viewing of animals, great food and good service.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Shooting Dutch tv show on lake vic/the nile/murchison falls
I have worked together with Encounter Africa Safaris on a Dutch TV production. EAF made all the arrangements like media cards, accommodation, transportation, permits etc. They are reliable and fun to work with. As tv productions most of the time turn out to be a bit hectic, and especially a specific "outdoor/rafting" kind of show like we did, i must say they did very well. Even last minute chances and request were no problem.
I would recommend them as a local fixer/production partner.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very efficient.
We have booked with damma tours on numerous occassions,and find the service great.
David and his office staff are very polite and friendly.
All aspects of our safaris have ran smoothly and problem free.
Our driver/guide has always been courteous and patient. I always ask for puis. He is an excellent safe driver.
We always go to davids office to meet him and book once we are in diani.
David will always negotiate a very good price for you.
Our last safari was to Masai masa. Flight..2nts governors. Around £600 pp.which is half you would pay if
Booked in the uk.
David will go out of his way to get you exactly what you want.
So please don't believe the negative comments,try for yourself.
We have been staying at papillon lagoon reef hotel every year 17 years sometimes twice yearly.
And always go to David. He does employ some people on the beach,but if your not comfortable with them,go to his office,he will even send a free taxi to fetch you from your hotel and back.
Can't wait to return again this year.
PK
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Samburu Masai mara
Excellent response to emails and good response to questions asked well organized, vehicles did not have airconditioning Roads to Masai mara vbad and dusty got very hot inside the vehicle got exhausted good guides good choice of booking camps
CI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Worth it!
Maurice was very reactive to emails, and could arrange for one of our friends who missed his flight.
The tour was as promised except a switch in the order of the activities.
Very good experience safari
The company has been professional, organizing a good tour on my requests and trying to satisfy my family requests, travelling with kids. Service has been good.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari trip in safe hands
Dear all
Firstly I would like to say thank you for a well organised and valuable trip. To improve the experience, I would recommend clearer communications about the tour. I booked through Kruger.com, but did not ever receive notice that I would stay an d travel at Tydon safaris.
The other suggestion I have is regarding food. It was very heavy and rich. Also because we went for long wonderful drives in the early morning, we often returned to cold breakfast. The coffee was awful.
Other than that, the hosts were lovely, the guides amazing, and the unseen domestic staff did a wonderful jog.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great First-Time in Africa
My husband and I wanted a safari trip with a visit to Victoria Falls as an add-on. Kobus at Jewel of Africa helped us planned a ten day trip that included staying 4 different lodges in South Africa and Zimbabwe. This offered us a diverse range of experience. The accommodations and game drives were all very good. We had an amazing time in Africa and saw all of the Big 5 thanks to Jewel of Africa.
I am giving them a 4-star because I think communication could have been handled better.
1) Email communication at times was delayed and many follow up emails were required.
2) Our package included a lion walk and a hippo feeding, when we got to both places, both tried to collect money from us because they claimed they hadn't received prepayment for our visits. Even though the payment issue was resolved eventually, it was still very awkward for us to be a part of.
3) Our return flight was supposed to depart from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. When the final airline ticket was issued, it had changed to depart from Livingstone in Zambia. We were not advised of this change beforehand. This was not only inconvenient, it also made it so that we had to pay extra Visa fee to enter Zambia.
All in all, Jewel of Africa delivered on the itinerary they planned for us. The lodges they chose and the activities they included were really good. I obtained quotes from 8-10 different companies before deciding on Jewel of Africa. This is a legitimate business that offers good value for your budget.
SS
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised, friendly and professsional
I booked and confirmed my 4D/3N trip to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru with Africa Flash Mc Tours at extremely short notice during the Christmas/New Year holiday season. Although I had not received a receipt of payment, or details of my additional hotel bookings and airport transfer by the time I departed, I was pleasantly relieved to be greeted at the airport by a driver who took me to a hotel that was already paid for. My whole trip was smooth and very well organised, and the only thing I had to worry about was making sure my camera was charged! One thing to note, the actual programme did not exactly match the itinerary that was suggested - I understood my itinerary included 2 paid entires to Lake Nakuru, although our driver only brought us for 1 entry. Overall, I am extremely happy with the services of Africa Flash McTours. They are also kindly organising to send me my laptop charger which I carelessly left at the Masai Mara tourist camp. Thanks, Peter and team!
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Easy to contact, fast response and able to provide à safari according to individual wishes
Overall à very good experience with different experiences! Our guide Apollo was very experienced and central for our positive safari. We say most of the animals living in this area (Selous Game Reserve) and we were almost alone which was very nice!