US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
MoAfrica Tours really delivered!
I went with them on a 6-hour Safari Tour of Pilanseberg National Park. The driver picked us up at our hotel right on time that they said they would come, really early in the morning. We stopped around halfway to stretch our legs, bathroom break and coffee. When we arrived at the park, the assigned park ranger was already waiting for us. The ranger took a little longer in finishing up the tour inside the park because there were unexpected animal sightings towards the end of the safari. The MoAfrika Tour driver was patiently waiting for us and took us all back to Johannesburg, dropping everyone at their hotels. It was a pleasant experience and I recommend it.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great instructor with an interesting passion for birds, took us to all kinds of great places
Booking with Kichaka Tours was very quick and convenient. Wilson messaged me very quick after I put up some requests on their website. After that he was very quick to respond to my messages which ensured smooth communication. The day started early morning 6 am where instructor Frederick picked us up directly from our appartment. A short drive towards the National Park, with along the way a short conversation about the largest slum in Kenia called Kibera, and the game drive began. Instructor Frederick was very quick to show us where different animals were, he really put in the effort for us. Next to showing us lots of animals he showed us a great deal of the park as well, for instance by going somewhat off-road. Of course still plenty of animals were seen. It was even often that we were the first ones to see the animals.
All-in-all I would say we got value for our money with Kichaka Tours and Travel
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Don't hesitate to book a safari with these guys. Amazing!
We ( 3 couples) had a 3 day safari, with Hoppy as our guide. He looked after us like a parent, collecting us from Jo'burg and driving for hours and hours to the KNP and around it and making sure we were OK at every stage. He knew where to go, identified over 30 birds for us, and we saw so many animals. Only a Leopard eluded us. He even stopped after spotting a tiny chameleon at the edge of the road! The open safari vehicle was an excellent way to see the game, and photograph them. So many shots of wild animals up close. Elephants, impala and giraffes galore, warthogs, waterbuck, kudu, buffalo, wildebeeste, crocs, hippos, and on our final day, a lion and eventually rhino, sable, eland and gemsbok. We spent about 25 hours over those 3 days being driven around. It sounds like alot but it passed so quickly and comfortably. Even when the animals were hiding, driving around the African bush with a warm breeze in your face was delightful.
The attention to detail in our care was exceptional, and Hoppy knew so much about the animals and birds, and about the park in general. The breakfasts at Sabie River Lodge and Skukusa were amazing and the accommodation at Sabie River was delightful; Skukusa was a little more basic but comfortable. Getting up at 5am for early morning game drives seemed no hardship. We had a truly wonderful time. Thank you guys, and huge thanks to Hoppy. Our Safari finished a week ago, and I'm still dreaming of those elephants and giraffes!!
AM
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service from the booking process right throughout the entire trip in Namibia
Both my wife and I enjoyed an incredible 11-day tour to Namibia in April 2023, fully arranged by Compass Odyssey. The process was so efficient and easy from the original enquiry through to agreeing on the final itinerary. Communication was timely and informative with various options offered both on the places to visit and the accommodation choices. Overall, the whole experience was seamless and the excellent value for money. Once we arrived at Windhoek, we were met by our guide Elvis and everything went smoothly throughout the whole 11 days, not even one hitch. Elvis was incredibly knowledgeable about everything from Namibian history to the geology, geography fauna and flora. With over 20 years' experience as a tour guide, he knew all the good spots to find the various animals, both in the parks and the just generally in the wild. We stayed in medium to high range accommodation for the majority of the tour except in the Etosha National Park, where we stayed in the park itself in one of the previously government owned camps. This was not luxurious accommodation but was still very clean, spacious and comfortable, and if you want to be in the park after sunset and before sunrise it is the only accommodation option and as a result you can do the night safari which was an excellent experience. Overall, this was a fantastic vacation, and I would highly recommend Compass Odyssey to anyone wanting to do an Africa tour in the countries they operate in. Many thanks to the Odyssey team for making this such a memorable holiday.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful experience
I experienced amazing six days in Kilimanjaro, and that is a reliable agency, they can arrange everything well. AGREY is a good guide full of responsibility and enthusiasm. I highly recommend him and Leken Adventure
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Allan is the professional and experienced tour guide and Williamson Adventures is lucky to have him.
Our tour guide, driver, Allan made our trip. He was so detailed about all the animals and birds and ensured that we got the safari experience. Allan knew exactly where to go so we could see the abundance of Anilmal. Allan is the best tour guide we ever had! Not only did Allan make sure that our experience was unforgettable, he educated us about the animals, birds, trees and plants. Allan was unsurpassed and set a very high bar for our trip. I cannot recommend Allan enough!! I would go again to Tanzania but only if Allan is our guide again in the future.
CZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic, well organized experience
The communication throughout the booking process and arranging all of the logistics was very clear and straightforward with no issues. Everything was on time, well planned out, and delivered against what was described. Our guide, Henry, was wonderful and was such a joy to learn more about the region from someone so passionate about what they do.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are by far the best tour operator,everything was perfect they truely cared for us
If you want to plan your trip hassle free plan with serious fun, we enjoyed our stay never felt alone,they have good communication.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experienced, curious, careful
What a great safari ! Our guides (English, French and Italian speaking) where experienced and taught us so many interesting things about nature, animals and tanzanian culture. We were traveling with our 2 kids and the guides where also very nice and patient with them, singing songs and telling them fun facts about animals !
Everything was well organized and flexible to our needs. I definitely recommend a tour with them!
Special thanks therefore to Hassan for his professionalism, to Karim for his perfect driving skills and to Segia (hope well spelled) for taking great care of our kids.
Best luck ! Simona
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible experience with a company that is working to offer much more than just safaris.
My trip with Tarakwai is something that I will never forget. I didn't ever think that I would go on a Safari but then I came across Tarakwai, a safari company that offered experiences that were affordable, deeply connected to the local landscapes and ecosystem, socially and environmentally conscious, and focused on working with and celebrating the local people and cultures. What they aspire to is incredible and what they offer is an opportunity to slow down, experience the wonder of northern Tanzania, and immerse yourself in what's around you.
I saw things that I have never seen before (27 giraffes at once), had experiences that were truly memorable (having a curious elephant come within feet of our vehicle), and enjoyed every moment of my experience with Tarakwai. From going on bush walks to driving through the Serengeti, everything was fantastic. The guides and drivers were also wonderful. On our last day in the Serengeti, Elias, our driver and guide, was joking that I would have to come back to Tanzania because I had seen everything but a cheetah. He then quietly took a detour and pointed out a couple of cheetahs sleeping under a tree. It was small things like that that stood out. We also got close to the wildlife and were able to do so while getting away from the crowds. Even in some of the busiest parts of the Serengeti we were able to find a way to feel almost alone with the wildlife around us.