20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Trip!!!
Our online search led us to Kenya bush expeditions. We inquired about 5 days safari and the response was prompt. We were in a group of workmates and wanted at least to experience safari. The hotels selected had an amazing staffs, ready to assist on any inquiry. Our guide was knowledgeable and equally helpful. To be on safari is amazing and being close and near the wildlife. I recommend this company highly.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Well organized ti offre a package tailored to customer requirements.
We travelled 6 days through Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Nyamara, Tarengire. Great and amazing environment.we saw a lot of lions, Leopard, cita, elefants,giraffes , and black rino .We stayed in nice lodges and tented camp . Wery well organized . Mirambo, our guide, was very pleasant, frendly and available.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing African Adventure
Our family just returned from our amazing African Vacation in August 2022. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Rose and her team from The Luxury Safari Company was recommended to us by our good friends, who have gone through Rose for at least 2 of their African trips. Rose was highly recommended, and knowing that our friends of quite discriminating travellers, we knew we were going to be in good hands.
Our trip was initially planned in 2019, and was all set for travel in Aug 2020. However, due to COVID, the whole thing was delayed for 2 years. Rose always kept close contact with us and helped to push back the dates year after year. Initially in the planning process, itinerary was set up based on our thoughts and budget in mind. I really appreciated that the itinerary was presented always with various options, and pricing differences were very clearly indicated. However, every safari lodge looked so good and therefore it was difficult to discern what we needed. Rose was there to guide the choices. It seemed like Rose never slept, as my emails were always promptly answered despite our 8 hour time difference between Canada and the UK.
We eventually decided on an itinerary that started off in Zambia to see the Victoria Falls and then to Kruger in South Africa at 2 Safari lodges for a total of 7 nights, and then down to Capetown for 5 nights, followed by 2 final nights in Stellenbosch. In Kruger, we choose Tanda Tula in Timbavati and Chitwa Chitwa in Sabi Sands. In Capetown, we stayed at One and Only at the V&A waterfront, and in Stellenbosch we stayed at Babylonstoren.
We had arranged for our own flights to Zambia from Canada. Once in Zambia, Rose would take over and arrange for it all. During our travel from Canada to Zambia, flying from Vancouver to London to Johannesburg and then to Livingstone in Zambia, I had arranged for all the flights. However, I had arranged for too little time for the connecting flight in Johannesburg. It was only 1.5 hours, which would include gathering our luggage, going through border control and then through check in again for our flight to Zambia. I actually only realized the tight connection, while in transit in Heathrow and panicked. I sent an email to Rose, not really expecting that she could do anything, since the flights were arranged by myself. However, I was pleasantly surprised and grateful that Rose had arranged for a local airport ground person to meet us upon disembarking at the Johannesbury airport, who then lead us through secret doors and passageways, so that we could make it for our connecting flight. It was only because of this that we got to Livingstone, Zambia as planned. It's instances like this, when something screws up, that you really appreciate the expertise and experience of the team you have chosen.
Victoria Falls was spectacular and more majestic than expected. Royal Livingstone Hotel was nice and comfy. Service was excellent. Then we flew to Kruger National Park for the Safari portion of our trip. Again, we stayed at Tanda Tula and Chitwa Chitwa. It was Tanda Tula that really stole our hearts. Everything was done so perfectly. Food was always amazing and really appreciated Chef Ryan coming out each meal and introducing the menu of the day. Accomodations were new and luxurious. Our guide, Trystan was outstanding and let our son ride at the front on the Ranger seat.
At Chitwa Chitwa, things were nice as well, but probably needed a bit of updating here and there. At the end of the Chitwa Chitwa, Rose had arranged for a bush plane to take us to the local airport and then to fly out to Capetown. However that bush plane never came. Again, quickly I send a text to Rose (who provided a Whatsapp contact to used 24/7) to indicate the issue. She responded by apologizing and that they were working on it. Rose actually apologized for the stressful situation several times. In all honesty, I didn't stress at all, as I was so confident that Rose was going to take care of it all. Indeed that was the case, and in no time, we got tickets confirmed that our flights were redirected to Johannesburg and then to Capetown. It was all taken care of so smoothly in the background. Much appreciated.
The rest of our trip in Capetown and Stellenbosch was equally excellent. Capetown was a particular highlight in our itinerary and I'm sure we will be back again.
Looking back, I truly appreciate Rose and The Luxury Safari Company for creating such a seamless vacation from beginning to end. yes, you could arrange for the Hotels and Safari Lodges on your own, but I'm so glad that i didn't . Rose and her team are obviously well connected in Africa and knowing that they are behind you all the way, gives good peace of mind. I would choose to go back with The Luxury Safari Company in a heartbeat for our next African Adventure.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience!
We had a fantastic time with Suricata Safaris on our 5-day group tour! Communication ahead of the trip was very smooth, they replied quickly and responded to all our questions. Mr. T, who was taking care of the airport pickup and drop off, is an extremely nice and reliable person and we felt in safe hands right away.
Jimmy (James) our Safari tour guide was just wonderful: reliable, knowledgeable, experienced, a safe driver and lots of fun to spend time with! He is extremely passionate about his work and transmitted his enthusiasm and knowledge throughout the trip. Beyond his impressive knowledge about wildlife, he also gave us great insights into the culture, history and life in Tanzania. Great animal viewings and a great time are guaranteed with Jimmy!
Another strong point of Suricata is the food! A lot of other safari companies only served sandwiches to their clients’ lunch, whereas we had a warm, delicious meal every day cooked by one of the company’s cooks.
The lodges and tented lodges we stayed at during the safari were all very nice (only the lodge in Arusha we started off from (summit lodge) could have had better service).
Thank you again Suricata for this unforgettable experience!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable and trustworthy
I booked with Webster’s company online and he proved to be trustworthy and reliable. He arranged an amazing 3 day camping safari in Chobe. Our guide Jack was very knowledgeable and motivated and went out of his way to help us spot the animals! We enjoyed the safari so much that we then arranged a last minute safari to Hwange and Webster again sorted it out for us seamlessly! I would definitely recommend him as a tour operator. His local knowledge is immense and he was always available and happy to help. For example he sorted our airport pick-up at the last minute and arranged a visit at the wild dog conservation centre on our way to Hwange national park.
TW
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari in my life
I never had safari, and it was my first safari! Everything was outstanding and beyond my expectation! They care about their clients, they know how to take care of us. They have nice driver guides which could show us the best part of the country. We saw all Big Five and we don’t have any thing to complain. We love the safari!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
UNFORGETTABLE SAFARI EXPERIENCE
It was perfectly organized by Sino Africa Safari Mr Jong. We loved everything including Fairmont Mara, Nakuru SOPA Lodge, Amboseli SOPA and Naivasha Simba lodge. Food was great! Driver guide was professional! We could not wait to go for another safari withbthem!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari in Kenya and Tanzania
Our safari was planned by Jong. He is an expert and answered all our questions. The itinerary was excellent, hotels were all luxury, service was supervgood and most importantly, driver guide was profesional . we saw Evertthing! thanks to all of them!
CZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly and accommodating. Provide us many informations and take care of us very well.
Safari trip was very instructive. We visited many parks like Serengeti and Ngorongoro. We saw many animals and enjoyed beautiful nature. Driver was very friendly and provided us many informations. Chief prepared very tasty food and provided very pleasant atmosphere. Our group was good team.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 Stars for the expertise!
Smita and Malvika of Chalo Africa have helped us realise the dream of our lifetimes by planning and arranging for a Kenyan safari trip that was out of this world!
From our conversations it was clear to see that they speak from their personal experiences and their passion for promoting ethical safaris shines through.
The dossiers that they have put together are extremely helpful and their guidance from beginning to end was fantastic!
The trip was customised to our requirements to the finest detail.
Highly recommend Chalo Africa to anyone who is planning an African Safari.
Asante sana!