DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Straight forward, great communication and perfect safari experience all around
We organized our safari tour with Topy Tours and it was an amazing experience. The communication with Jackson, who took care of all the organizational aspects was flawless and well rounded. An in person talk the night before the tour started was perfect to clear the last remaining questions. Another positive aspect that needs highlighting was Isaac, our Tourguide. Perfect driving skills, very attentive to all our needs, very caring and warm personality next to his expertise when it came to spotting the animals. The lodges that we stayed in were absolutely fantastic and left no desire unanswered. That we got to see all of the "Big Five" was just the cherry on top! 10/10, we would definitely book via Topy Tours again and recommend it to anyone who is interested in a safari tour.
US
Very professional, reliable and prompt
We had a great experience with Indigo Safari and their knowledgeable and very helpful travel consultant Ms. Ines Moosmann. Our Southern Namibia tour exceeded our expectations as to the accommodation chosen and the itinerary. This was a private guided tour with good value for money. Moreover, our Namibian driver/guide was also excellent, knowledgeable and personable. What a memorable adventure!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant, a fabulous tour with great guides
I had a wonderful trip to South Africa, 7 days on safari and 7 days in Cape Town. The whole experience was first class from the knowledgeable guides to the accommodations and delicious food.
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable honeymoon safari
We choose African Big Cat Safari from a myriad of agencies for two reasons:
1) We wanted a local Tanzanian company
2) ABCS offered us the best value deal for the honeymoon safari we were looking for.
We did a 5 days Safari trough Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Manyara. From the start communication was quick and efficient, as this was our first safari we had many doubts and Justice was always happy to answer to all our questions. The accommodations were all amazing, specially in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Food was excellent every time.
Emanuel came to greet us,which adds a nice personalized touch.
Lovoi, our guide, was excellent, thanks to him we saw all animals ( apart from Rhino). He knew how to find them and was always flexible with our schedules. He is very knowledgeable about the animals and gave us really interesting information on behaviors and characteristics. He also had a great eye for photography and always tried to positioned the land rover for best photo angles :) .
We had the adventure of a lifetime and can only recommend ABCS with full confidence!
BR
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
GREAT SERVICE AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Just got back from a two week tour through Masai Mara, Serengetti, Ngorongoro and Zanzibar
This is not an easy trip, conditions are rough, unpaved roads, airstrips, tent camps, etc
But it was one of the best trips in my life, and I am an experienced traveler. Wayfairer chose adequate accommodations given what is available in the area, tour guides were exceptionally kind and overall provided adequate yet great level of service
I went mainly to see the migration and crossing of the Mara River, and was very lucky to be at the right place and time twice - an unforgettable sight and unparalleled experience, but there is so much more!
One word of caution - don't take the flight schedule as fixed. Their so called airlines are VERY flexible with their schedules and changes of route.
Very worthwhile!!!
US
under20 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It was really fantastic and incredible nice service and very kind people ❤️
I had a lot of fun
JP
Not a bad option if he is paying a guide and others satisfactory salaries. At least I would repeat!
Four of us went on an 8-day tour with 4 people to 4 people, for a total of 8 people (the number of people supporting you has to do with the amount of tips you pay). (The number of support people has to do with the amount of tips paid. Also, the psychological hurdle of sending SWIFT money to a tour company for the first time may be high. The excitement of the tour depends on the skill of the guide and the food depends on the seasoning of the cook, and we were very fortunate with our guide and cook. We were very lucky with our guide and cook, and of course with the tour company. It gets cold at night, so a warm jacket and warm pants are a must. I would also recommend having a large battery and a battery operated battery for emergencies.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well organised, great accommodation, animals and birds and more galore
Husband and I were on our Silver Anniversary trip of a lifetime and the Safari experience did not disappoint. One night in a beautiful Lodge at Tremisana followed by our favourite Marc's Treehouse for the following nights as part of a 6 day Safari. Food was excellent and varied and gave a flavour of African Cooking. Mama D's corn fritters were so so delicious.
Our Treehouse had so much wildlife around it, it was a thrill to listen at night and morning and go quietly out to see what we had outside next!!
Only downside was the height of the Jeeps to get into - a more infirm person would have struggled and a mobile stepping aid would have made such a difference to the struggle especially when you are height challenged.
The trackers/guides/drivers were all good at their job and very informative but some were definitely better than others, allowing more time to take photos and actually listening to your requests. Victor and Smiley were excellent.
We made friends with so many people of all nationalities as the atmosphere lended itself to chat and mixing with others. All in all FAB.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Scammy! Avoid!
If it wasn't for the avant practices, this would have been a good safari. I paid to upgrade, and was still dumped at a hotel that was equal to a half a star, in a neighborhood that was scary, even for a wild traveler as myself. When I brought this to Stephan's attention, he pretended that he was shocked, when I was there when he gave the driver the command to dump me there. He dodged the rest of my emails.
PK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are best in town. They make sure to cater all your needs and very helpful in every possible way
I went for Safari with Karibu in September 2022. It was very nice experience from the start they were amazing and made sure everyone have best experience. They cater all the needs and advise the best what to do and what not to do. The camps and ride was very comfortable and all things were available that was promised. I highly recommended everyone to go with Karibu for wonderful safari experience.