NZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommend, great communication and great service, always there to help if necessary
Our adventure to Namibia was originally scheduled for 2020. We have had the best communication over the past three years to ensure us we still had our credits to use and keep us up todate with the economic happenings to ensure we didn’t miss out on our trip.
The wait was so worth it. From climbing stunning sand dunes, hilarious coastal adventures, to an amazing safari in Etosha National Park, there was never a dull moment. Well organised and our amazing guide Elvis kept us informed and entertained our entire journey.
We meet the most friendly and beautiful people, felt so safe and enjoyed the wonders of Namibia. The contrast from location to location was mind blowing. The history and general knowledge from Elvis made the trip incredibly memorable.
I don’t think I will ever see so many free roaming animals in their natural habitat as in Etosha, certainly did not disappoint on animal sightings!
An amazing country that we highly recommend to visit, the vastness is incredible. We need to come back to see more!
Thank you Darren, Kate and Elvis, impeccable service and communication and the most amazing experience from start to finish, (3 years!). So worth the investment.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip, incredible animals and beautiful location!
We had a wonderful time on our tour and would highly recommend this to anyone visiting the area! We can’t wait to come back!
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Must Go !
We had an amazing family trip from the Cape, winelands till Kruger. Really worth the journey
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Beautiful country, specially the area close to DRC / Rwanda, lots of mountains and volcanoes
Really like uganda. We have travelled 1,5 years through about 40 different african countries.
Highlight were seeing the gorillas in Bwindi NP ($700 permit, around 850 through an agency with transport) and the chimps in Kalinzu ($40pp).
We’ve been to Murchinson NP but after seeing a lot of national parks, this is not a highlight. The rivercruise doesn’t bring you close to the waterfall and the boat stays to far from the shore to see much. The hike to the waterfalls is nice.
We didn’t go to queen elizabeth national park, was too expensive for us $150 in our overlandtruck.
Very nice people, different sceneries, great campsites (see I overlander app)
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding safari
While not having been on a safari before, I reckon our experience with African Big Cats Safaris & driver/guide Lovoi was outstanding. The safari was organized to meet our budget and experiences requests, for 9 days/8 nights in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater districts. Accommodation & food in fixed & tented camps exceeded expectations, as did the all day game drives, with an amazing profusion of animals, including lions mating, cheetah jumping up on our truck to use as a viewpoint, close examination by elephants, and exciting view of hippos, mongooses, birds of prey, snakes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impala, leopards, buffalo, rhino, and many more. Lovoi did an outstanding job of animal spotting, while also driving the Toyota Land Cruiser through often challenging conditions. We included a balloon ride over the migrating herds, which was well worth it, plus a visit to the Hadzabeh tribe of hunter/gatherers. Very welcoming people, still trying to live their hunter/gather culture, while being pushed by circumstances into becoming more integrated into modern lifestyle. The difficulties this creates for them & their neighbours is showing, and as there are now less than 1200 in the tribe, they likely will not be able to continue their traditional way of life for much longer. We took a Nikon P1000 point and shoot camera with integrated 125x zoom lens, which enabled us to capture many beautiful closeups that would have been well beyond the capabilities of a mobile phone or standard SLR rig, and again Lovoi proved his worth by positioning the Land Cruiser to allow us to take clear shots. Many great memories, very enjoyable.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great agency that is flexible to work with.
I had the best time going on Safari with Easy Travel . It was my solo trip as I was hiking KIlimanjaro Mountain & my friends who had done safari last October in Tanzania with Easy Travel highly recommended me to use Easy Trave services & they did not disappoint me. Safari Expert Norah Cliff helped me to put a personalized private itinerary together and was quick to answer all the questions I had before our trip.
I did 3N4D Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater, my guide Gilbert Mareki was amazing, he had answers to all my questions on the wildlife, birds and was an expert at locating them and also shedding light on Masai Tribe & Culture.
My Safari start/pickup was from Moshi at 7AM, my Guide Gilbert came the previous night itself, met me at my hotel and advised he is staying close by in a hotel, he will pick me up the next day at 7AM. Gilbert is hard working, kind and has a big heart. He taught me more Swahili in 2 days than what I learned on the mountains with my hiking guides, Gilbert was phenomenal and extremely knowledgeable. He understood what was important to me and went above and beyond to ensure that not only did I see but was left breathless.
I highly recommend Easy Travel as the staff Norah at office to guide are truly gens who welcomed me with open arms and I had an incredible experience with them.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized and very flexible.
We surveyed through different companies, but the guidance and service provided by Serengeti Mystery from planning our safari to the safari itself were absolutely phenomenal. We had no problems; everything went smoothly, and the camp they chose for us was absolutely perfect.
One of the best things about our safari was our safari guide, who made our long-held dream to see cheetah with the cubs come true. We were lucky to have good weather and see a lot of animals on our safari. The whole experience far exceeded our expectations. Nothing beats total immersion in nature and getting up close with nature. It truly was a memorable experience, and I hope to go back again soon.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, everything went very well, and the tour operator was very attentive.
Great experience! The booking went very well, and was very easy. And the safari was a great experience! We were very well taken care of during the whole stay, everything was perfectly organized, and the rangers were very nice and interesting. Thank you very much.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional
If you are visiting Kisoro, Uganda I would highly recommend you book with Santaviva. Ivan the owner is not only an excellent host but has an array of tourist activities that you can choose from. If you are coming from the airport or a nearby border he will personally pick you up which is a relief and adds additional assurance that you are in good hands. For activities he takes the time to customize a plan that fits your budget and expectations. He pays attention to details which is why important. Ivan and his staff are also very kind and helpful. The room and boarding are perfect for those who want a comfortable yet affordable place that has Wifi.
Now for the good stuff. You can choose from anything from gorilla trekking, local museum experiences, hiking, biking, to my personal favorite the Kisoro Volcano Coffee Experience. You are sure to be delighted! I also had the opportunity to rent a boat and see the beautiful views of Lake Mutunda and surrounding areas. The beautiful mountains and lush vegetation are truly a true gem and wonderful attraction. This was also a favorite because it was my first time doing such an activity.
If you are a foreigner or a citizen of Uganda looking to get away, explore, and enjoy the serenity of Kisoro I would highly recommend Santaviva for all of your accommodation and tourist needs.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tersem was a great tour operator. He was impeccable.
Duteni Tours was a wonderful company to work with. They kept in constant communication and provided excellent service. Not to mention that our safari was one of the best experiences ever! We went to Nyerere National Park and I was so happy with how close we got to the animals and how great our guide Tersem was! Highly recommend.