FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful Zambia
Zambia is a country that I had not ventured but perhaps I was saving it to understand it’s beauty after having visited many of the more frequented African countries.
The Zambezi River is a phenomenal place to get close to wildlife via canoe or motorboat. Watching a family of elephants swim across the river was special as was experiencing hippos so close. Don’t leave Zambia off your bucket list-you will be sorry!!
Contrasting scenery, wild animals and great food
We arrived in Johannesburg and went on a 1 day safari the next day. We were picked up promptly at our hotel, but then spent a long time driving around the suburbs of JB, picking other group members. ( around 3hrs)
The safari was in ope n trucks and conducted by local guides. We saw 3 of the Big 5 ( no Buffalo, but a view of moving grass about 200m away, that we were told was a Leopard.Flew to Cape Town and joined a 3 day excursion, with just the 2 of us as travellers. I preferred this tour. Visited the Ostrich Farm, did some WineTasting, drove through some beautiful scenery and townships. Accommodation was mid range **s, but quite comfortable. Meals were organised by the tour operator, and except for one, were very nice.
The Cango caves tour was on Day 2. We opted for the adventure tour..... almost 3 km underground, some of it bent over or crawling on your stomach. At one point, we had to ascend through a "chimney" and then "post" ourselves through a "post box " slit, before sliding head first down the rock below. It was a lot of fun. Recommend you try the "templates"" up top before going on this tour. I'm really glad we did this element, rather than the normal cave tour. A traditional South African lunch, saw us served with Ostrich. Delicious
Another day safari, where we saw 4 Big 5 animals ( no Leopard), but did see a Cheetah and her cubs instead. A private park with no as much bush cover as the first Safari.but we appreciated seeing the animals up close.
Day trips from Cape Town included Cape Point/Cape of Good Hope, the Penguin Colony and some really nice seafood at Seapoint.
This was my 3rd trip to SA and I still get a buzz from seeing the animals in their natural habitat, as well as other local places.
FR
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Safari
we really enjoyed the safari, everything was well organized, it was wonderful.
Dickson our guide was very professional, he did everything so that we could see as many animals as possible, it was a wonder every day.
this Safari will remain an unforgettable memory
thank you to the whole Shemeji team
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The company that thinks of everything!
Safari Partners were fabulous! Our trip was complicated for several reasons, and Chris and Jen rolled with all the changes and requests. The administration was great, the choices they made for us were excellent. They listened really well to our requirements, and counselled us on changes as needed. The partners they used in Kenya and Tanzania were really good, with all the logistics taken care of smoothly for us. You won't be sorry you used them to design and organise your safari!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing MUST DO experience
This tour was exactly what I needed.
It’s been my mom’s dream vacation to experience an African Safari and this tour delivered!
It was budget friendly which I really needed being that I was footing the entire bill for the two of us lol, while still providing priceless memories.
We got to see all of the big 5 on day 2/6!!!
Our guide was awesome though atm I can’t remember his name. Visiting the village was humbling and I’ll cherish the time spent.
You do have to get used to the tent life. There’s no power during majority of the day, cold showers, not much variety of food but this is a budget friendly tour. Win some, lose some lol.
I’d do it all over again with the exception of the first camp, would opt for the nicer stay up the street.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Enlightening Emma was so helpful, fun, and informative
We were picked up on time by Emmah who was our best friend right away. Being a local, she had many honest answers to all our questions. Our trip to Constitution Hill and Sweto were highlights. We had been to Johannesburg before but she really helped us to understand the history through different eyes. Unfortunately the Mandela museum was closed that day but she made up for it by taking us to Mandela’s home and the Hector Pieterson museum. Our tour was tailored to the four of us and very personal. It was a great day and we were sad to say goodbye to our great guide, Emmah.
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic tour operator and very well organized.
It was a very nice tour. Our guide and driver Patrick was so nice and took care of us in an excellent way.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The tour operator/driver Mr Mtimbe is a complete one, He is flexible and understanding man
Surely mother city safari's did something so special for us that we can't forget we had wonderful tour, and enjoy good accommodation outside the parks,all that were informed and guided by Mr mtimbe this man is amazing as a driver/guider He knows alot about animals birds, even the trees and the soil,He speaks english very well we understood him easily.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
"WORLD CLASS EXPERIENCE"
with Leopard orchid safaris, all destinations and lodges that
we stayed were amazing. All had different sights and Seens to discover and enjoy.
different types of zebras in Samburu national park, gerenuk was just amazing. How
they Brouse from the shrubs was so fun.
Thanks, Daudi our guide for good suggestions that made our trip successful can
confess that we were a bit lazy in early morning game drives, but all were rewarding.
the traditional dance at lake Nakuru lodge was a surprise and we had to join the
dancers. the list is endless ..........and cannot forget to recommend anyone
planning an African trip to use leopard orchid safaris without a doubt
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent experience of two days Safari in Tarangire and Ngorongoro
Very good organised trip. Good contact with Sylwia. And specially very quick answer to any question. We were advice about different options to choose. We took best option for our family (travelling with five years old child).
Molel, who is our driver, has an excellent knowledge about all the animals I was very good content for big cats.
I can for you recommend is a company to organise safari trip in Africa.
