DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The perfect guide: Extraordinarily friendly, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and reliable
We wouldn't know what Freddie could have done better during our Safari. He expertly managed our time, selected amazing lodges, and spotted a wide variety of rare animals -- we even discovered a pack of 20 lions and stopped right next to them! Our trip had zero waiting times thanks to Freddie: He checked, double-checked, and triple-checked that everything went smoothly behind the scenes and was 15 minutes early to every appointment. His level of reliability and attentiveness was unmatched in any other guide we spent time with. Freddie is also extremely friendly, open, easy-going, and knowledgeable -- he even identified all the birds we spotted! His car is excellent as well, with extra large windows and an excellent suspension (very important on a Safari!). In short, we highly recommend Freddie and iTravel Safari. We wouldn't have any other guide!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was great
Everything worked out just as we had hoped. We were picked up in the morning, drove to Tarangire, spent a beautiful day there with lots of animals, and were brought back again. Very kind and sympathetic driver. This company had the best price we could find.
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Anna is very nice and fair!
Fair prices, good instructors. Anna is very nice and loving!
BG
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
14 nights/ 15 days mobile camping/ lodge safari in Chobe NP, Savuti, Khwai, Moremi, Makgadikgadi Pan
I, along with a large group of 11 friends had a fabulous 14 nights/ 15 days safari in Botswana and Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) with Moonlight Safaris.
We had a lodge accommodation in Kasane and Maun and special camping in Savuti, Khwai Community Concession, Moremi Game Reserve and Kubu Island (Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Needless to say that this was a serious task - the owner of the company provided two safari vehicles with two guides (he drove one of the vehicles himself) and a support vehicle with 5 people back-up team (a chef and 4 camp hands). They carried all the camping equipment - tents, stretchers, mattresses, linen, bush showers, tables, chairs etc.
All vehicles were in top condition - we drove in hard road conditions, deep sand, dust and never experienced any mechanical issues. Both guides - Bogosi and Judah performed very well in terms of seaking, tracking and finding animals and birds. They found 9 different leopards within 6 days timeframe in Savuti, Khwai and Moremi. Lions (females, males, cubs) almost every day. At nights we had visitors in the campsites - Honey badgers, Elephants and Spotted hyenas.
We had also a full day Okavango Delta motor boat safari and a scenic flight over the delta included in the program (both from Maun).
Kubu Iskand in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park was something completely different from the rest of the places that we visited in terms of scenery - an island with lots of baobabs in the endless salt pan.
The boat safaris and the game drive in Chobe NP from Kasane were very well done by Bogosi and Judah, a lot better than last year's drives and boat trips provided by the lodge. Bogosi also subcontracted a great company in Maun for the full day motor boat safari in the Okavango Delta.
This is my second safari with this company and the owner Bogosi. Last year I had a similar itinerary and I am also planning to do another trip with him next year.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Safari of 2,5 weeks with Chris as Guide. Can't be better
I travelled through Western and Southern part of Uganda. Chris did a great job. All the accomodations where nice and clean and offered good food. Chris drives very responsible and knows his way around in all areas. He also knows the pros if the various activities in the regions and can point out all the animals in the National Parks. I can greatly recommend Chris and would definitely go again with him. Actually I did as this was my second trip with Chris. First one was in 2017.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Organized, professional, thoughtful, flexible meeting the needs of experienced and inexperienced.
Our group definitely recommends African Magic! Our schedule allowed for only one day of hiking. We came from Kenya and were met at the border to assist in the process of entering Tanzania. There were 7 in our group with age range 42 to 79. African Magic provided 3 guides and an intern. The guides were organized, professional, thoughtful, and flexible meeting the needs of the experienced & inexperienced. Each of us has a daily exercise routine and planned for our hike. We divided into two groups according to ability. My husband and I were slower due to our age and his pacemaker & my partial knee replacement. We felt safe every step of the way. Surprisingly descending was more difficult and my guide was very cautious about our safety. Our group is from Texas, USA and are very happy that we experienced this adventure. Repeating.... Our group definitely recommends African Magic!
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Flexible tour arrangement in function of best timing to visit all places to be seen and much more
We (myself and my son) contacted Southern African Tours for a tailor made 7 days tour arrangement for Cape Town, the Cape and the Garden Route till Port Elisabeth, where we left towards Kruger by plane. Our wish list was given by someone who lived for three years in Cape Town. Craig and Bianca were able to organize a tour after which we were able to check mark every line of our wish list. No surprises about the fee that was agreed for in front. The road trips were animated by Craig and Bianca. Because of their long experience they had a lot to tell about South Africa's history, culture, language (Afrikaans and English), nature, etc . The places where we stayed during the night were well chosen and variable. We had a fancy hotels in Cape Town nearby the Waterfront, B&B's in front of the whales or above the lagoon in Khysna, a studio in front the Indian Ocean, an exceptional lodge in Addo. They also helped us to find the wright places to eat. They even prepared a 'braai' for us. It is a tour that will stay unforgettable and it gives also a reason to come back.
PS: a security topic ... don't call a traffic light a traffic light. South Africans call them 'robots' ?!
CO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service, they fully comply with everything they promise
Excellent service, everything very punctual, without a doubt the best option for safari value for money. 100% recommended.
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SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent customer service
They organized for us a Mombasa Vacation and oh my God it was unforgettable. We had a lot of fun that I would repeat it every time. Thank you very much Safe Drive Tours for the best experience. I will always recommend you.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
3 days kenya safari with jonathan
I was at maasai mara at Simba lodge for 3 days. I was happy I was able to see the big 4 and a lot of more wild animals, our driver guide Jonathan maina was so friendly, social, easy going, always on time and fun to be with.