DK
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Namibia has a fantastic nature, friendly people and is a joy to explore - just WAUW
I have been in Africa many times (+20) and in Namibia now 4 times - this was a family round trip in our rented LandCruiser ower 14 days and we stayed 8 places - 6 was luxury lodges and drove 3.500 km. First time for my family to explore Africa and I had chosen Namibia because it has les people, les spoiled, les crime than other countries I have been in on this continent and more clean. We drove app. 2.000 km before we meet a lorry ond 500 km more before we meet no. 2 lorry. Coming from Europe - this is heaven of quite surrondings and buitifull nature. We had absolutly NO problems and we just loved it. The trip was planned with Pepi from Nature Travel Namibia and very well organaised.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous experience.
We had a trip planned to Kenya for a wedding. Obtaining the Visa for Kenya was seamless. Given the amount of travel to get there, we also decided to do a safari and spend some time on the coast. WE started in Nairobi in the embassy area. We used Reuben Marl Safari for our safari portion and I could not have asked for a better guide. Even before the trip, Marl made sure we had everything tucked in, including train tickets to arrive at our adventure and back to Nairobi for our plane ride home.
Our safari was amazing in the Tsavo parks and our stay at Salt Lick Lodge was phenomenal. I recommend Marl Safari if you want a personalized safari that makes you feel safe and cared for. Of course, we enjoyed the parks and saw elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, a wart hog, wildebeest, antelopes, hartebeests, buffalo, and secretary birds. The icing was all the baby animals we were able to see, including elephants and a lion cub.
Our unfortunate incident involved our booking in Niali for a place that no longer was available. Marl did not abandon us there and helped us secure a room in Diani. We stayed at a resort on the beach that I absolutely loved. Stepping into the Indian Ocean was amazing. The white beach was pristine. It was a wonderful trip I feel blessed I was able to complete.
The other thing that stood out was the security. Be prepared to go through 3 security checks before entering train and airport.
Everyone was so friendly. The Tuk-Tuks were fun to ride. The only thing I would have done differently was have Empass on my phone, which you need a Kenya number for. There are sim cards available to create one. I highly recommend as it is EVERYWHERE!
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good
They where amazing and their service was 10/10. We really had the best experience
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just perfect
Our experience was just perfect.
Before the safari:
Patrick took care of us since our first enquiry, which was actually one of the aspects that convinced us to choose this agency. Complete availability in trying to customize the safari based on our necessities. Provided all documentation we asked to ensure the agency is reliable.
During the safari:
Eric was just the best guide ever. He knows everything about any possible animal, knows where to go to spot them, was always ready to answer all our questions not only about the safari itself, but also about life in Kenya in general. Super patient, super wise, super kind and responsible. The drive was always safe. He knows the timings and when it's worth to keep looking out.
Lodges:
Just as described, loved them all
Car:
We had a jeep, perfect choice, suggested
Choice of the tour:
Amboseli, Taita, Tsavo East. We could see almost every animal but rhinos (cheetahs were hiding but were there). The landscape on the parks was just impressive. From Amboseli we were also lucky enough to see the Kilimangiaro. Even the roads from one park to another are worth looking out - we could see a lot of animals there too, as they pass close to corridors for the animals to be able to move around and eventually migrate.
Safety:
3 girls, never felt safer
Highly highly recommended
Thank you Eric!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Superb Safari: Afrika Panthera to the Rescue!
On our second trip to Uganda we wanted to explore more of the local culture, geography, and wildlife. When our pre-arranged tour guide ghosted us, we thought our trip was ruined. But then the folks at Afrika Panthera came to our rescue. In less than 24 hours they arranged a week long safari that accommodated our group (two parents and two Peace Corps volunteers). Mr. Johnson Mugabo was a excellent guide with lots of local knowledge and understanding. Driving in Uganda can be challenging at the best of times, but Johnson expertly navigated through both cities and rural areas. He made great recommendations for meals and housing and provided access to local guides for specialized tours. We will definitely use Afrika Panthera on our next trip to Uganda.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wild for Game Safaris exceeded our expectations
Our Wild for Game Botswana Safari was 13 days. We had a very rewarding trip which exceeded our expectations and saw every animal we had hoped to see and more. The staff were very professional, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to be helpful and considerate. They are very efficient at braking down, moving and setting up camp. The chef is very skilled and prepared a variety of delicious meals. Malks, our guide, possessed an intimate knowledge of the terrain, the animals and their habits. He easily tracked and located animals and positioned the Land Cruiser to afford the best possible encounters. Malks was often the first guide to locate animals and we could see that other guides respected his skill and experience. He continually taught us about the country, insects, birds, animals, vegetation and weather which was very informative. He mixed up the outings to give us a variety of experiences; bush, plains, forest, boating trips etc. We are recommending Wild for Game Safaris for a memorable experience.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super flexible and listening to our needs
We booked extremely short-termed and still got a custom made itenerary taking our wishes in account.
Amazing Trip to Rwanda with a Fantastic Tour Company
We did a three day tour of Rwanda through Universal Ventures. Our guide, Christian, was phenomenal. We had an amazing trip and would highly recommend Rwanda, Christian, and Universal Ventures.
Our first day in Rwanda we went to the Genocide Memorial. The memorial is beautiful and the audio tour, along with the exhibits, are incredibly well done. After the memorial Christian drove us the several hours up to the Volcanos National Park area where we were scheduled for gorilla trekking and golden monkey trekking.
We did the gorilla and golden monkey trekking during the rainy season, so the trail particularly for the gorillas was incredibly muddy and the hiking was extremely challenging. While that part of the journey was not particularly fun, the gorilla viewing more than made up for it. We have done numerous wildlife viewing trips in different parts of the world and the gorilla visit is one of the best, if not the best, tours we’ve had. The guide through the national park was wonderful, incredibly knowledgeable, and very personable. Despite the trekking challenges we would not hesitate to visit the gorillas again. The golden monkey trekking was much easier, and the monkeys were very fun to watch. As long as you’re there, they are definitely worth seeing.
In addition to shuttling us around Christian was great about pointing out various landmarks and geography around Kigali and our other travels and answered all of our questions with thoughtful detail. He was also just fun to hang out with for a few days, and we had a great time getting to know him. When we asked to take detours from our scheduled travels (for example, to visit the Dian Fossey museum), he was more than happy to humor us and accommodate our requests.
Rwanda is a gorgeous country and we had a great time visiting. Three days wasn’t long enough and we’ll definitely be back at some point to spend more time in Kigali, see the chimpanzees, and do some other hiking and touring (along with the gorillas again).
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are the best)) lf you're still choosing - this is what you're looking for!
Last week we returned from a safari that included Tarangire, the southern part of the Serengeti National Park (Ngutu) (the great migration there in January), and Ngorongoro. My husband and I traveled through the tour operator Serengeti Silence. The guys tailored the tour to our needs and were great. It was a fantastic vacation! Everything was organized perfectly, starting with the prompt provision of information and answers to our questions (they answered even after hours, early in the morning and at night), and the excellent teamwork throughout all four days. Everything was well thought out, precise, and well-informed. I'd especially like to mention the work of our guide, Pius, a very considerate, knowledgeable, and friendly person; we thoroughly enjoyed our conversation! He went out of his way to make our vacation unforgettable, finding the best views and spots, and even organizing picnic lunches in special, picturesque places. :) We saw all the animals, even a mother cheetah with her cubs. :) The hotels they selected were a special treat. I'd never stayed in a camp hotel before, but Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp - Ndutu was a delightful discovery! High-quality plumbing and linens, hot water, and a stylish interior, all in a large two-section tent. Even the tent floor is wooden, like parquet, and all the joints are hand-finished so that not a single bug can get through. The cook cooks deliciously, all the food is fresh, and in the evenings we enjoy sitting around the campfire with wine. The camp staff is incredibly warm, they made us feel like family.
The icing on the cake is the perfect balance of price and quality! If you're still deciding, you don't have to look any further – this tour operator has exactly what you're looking for.
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BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply perfect!
Thank you so much for the incredible experience. It was once in a lifetime!
Everything was over my expectations! The lodge and both hotels were truly amazing. The place itself… everything was wonderful.
And finally, thank you for putting James to be my guide. He such a nice person! He is kind and really committed to the job! He was the one who made my tour perfect.
Hint: Spend more than 3 nights each on Four Seasons and Melia Ngorogoro