US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Terrific Visit
This was a great trip to see natural wildlife and his natural and habitation. It was also a wonderful place to experience the local culture the scenery. The weather was terrific, and I felt safe the entire time; definitely will recommend a visit to Kenya .
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Epic landscape and lovely people
We did an 11 day wildlife, dunes and canyons trip, booked by Indigo safaris and organised locally by Chameleon safaris.
From the time we landed to the time we left, we saw amazing landscapes - it’s really a breathtaking variety of dunes, mountains, desert, canyons, and coast. I’d recommend Namibia highly just for the landscapes.
For wildlife, the drive up to Etosha national park is smooth. There are lots of gravely paths inside and out of Etosha (be ready for the “African massage”), but with a decent vehicle and a good driver, it’s all fine. In Etosha, we spotted lots of birds, rhinos, giraffes, ostrich, zebras and also a pack of lions and hyena from a distance, but really wildlife spotting is a game of time and patience (and this was our safari taster and so we have nothing to compare it with). Our guide Tinashe was excellent though in trying to make sure we see as many different animals in the two days of game driving in Etosha as possible. Also, we didn’t go in the peak season.
Everywhere we went, the places where we were staying were super comfortable, including the camping bits (it was a mix of lodges and camps) and the people. I’m a vegetarian, but still could find enough options in super markets for me.
There was no sense of the place being over touristy or people hounding tourists. It was more of a sense of appreciation of tourists for their contribution to the economy (of course you have to be a responsible tourist and appreciate that you are in the wild - in pure nature and not a park). So all in all the experience was very enjoyable, refreshing and peaceful.
LV
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime!
Everything was beyond expectations. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Wildlife was just from another world. Would come again and again if it was possible!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic wildlife sightseeing
Sabi Sand offers a high density and variety of animals as well as breathtaking scenery and lush nature. On our first game drive we saw all of the Big 5. Being in the reserve in early December, we happened to see many baby animals including young lions, elephants and giraffes.
The possibility of driving in open-air vehicles off-road makes the experience truly exceptional, as the animals are approached up close. Also this way it is possible to see animals (such as leopards and wild dogs) that do not tend to walk along the road. Finally, the company of experienced guides ensures an extremely enjoyable three-hour safari drive. Our stay at the lodge was very relaxing and made the whole experience wonderful. Definitely highly recommended.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous experience with young kids of 7 and 5
The experience was excellent from the quality of the car (amazingly comfortable Land Cruiser ) and most importantly the excellent experience provided by our Guide Elly !!! He has been awesome with us and our 2 kids aged 7 and 5 - he explained the wild life rules, the local traditions, helped us connect with the the Masai and local communities and schools : He went above and beyond to make this safari an unforgettable experience and his experience and determination has allowed us to see some incredible animals and live a unique experience !! Definitely recommended.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A romantic getaway to Loisaba luxury camp
I was looking for a romantic getaway for my wife's birthday and I found a safari to Loisaba luxury camp in Laikipia from African Challenge Safaris. On the day of arrival Mr Ken surprised my wife with flowers and a bottle of wine, she was so delighted. The staff at Loisaba were so friendly and gave us great service. The food was really enjoyable. Our safari experience was just amazing thanks to Mr Ken. We will definitely come back
Thank you Mr Ken and everyone who made our romantic getaway a success
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
so welcoming and jovial and explains all that you need to know
It’s wonderful to use you will always have a safe trip , it’s cheaper as compared to other African safaris . Will recommend it to any one who wants to take a tour to any place . That is a place one can get best vacation packages
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience with flexible arrangements
We did a lot of research into different companies before booking and Suricata Safaris was better value for money than other safaris. Fast response to booking and follow up questions. It helps that everything from the airport transfers to all accommodation is booked for you so you don’t need to worry about anything except getting there and enjoying the experience.
The service was great, from beginning to end. Tito is such a great Chef and Silas had a keen eye for spotting the animals. We saw all the big five plus much more. They genuinely wanted us to have a really good experience and made us feel very welcome. The Suricata team all seemed very happy and loved working for the company which made you feel you picked the right one!
We are a couple but we chose a mixed tour with a group but upgraded the accommodation from camping to lodges. Our group experience was so much fun! There were 4 of us in total. And we separated at night between camping (x2 ppl) and lodges (us) which worked out fine and wasn’t an inconvenience at all.
Because the camping group was doing less days than us we also had 2 days alone with just the guide. This would usually cost more but as we booked a group tour it didn’t. Which is fair. This will depend on how busy the season to how many people you are (max 6). Also this gave us benefit of having lunches prepared by the Suricata chef Tito instead of the hotel lunch boxes.
For the accommodation we had a mix between hotels and lodges. All were good - some better than others, but when you are staying in a different place each night that is expected. The park lodges are right in the wilderness so you hear the animals at night and can have visitors around the tent! This is part of the magic of the places and is an amazing experience. You feel safe enough in your lodge and don't need to be concerned with not sleeping.
All in all we had a wonderful time and can totally recommend Suricata!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing day
The organisation was very Well. We passed an excellent day
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
MEMORABLE
Our Safari took place in the tarangire park, in the lake Manyara and in the ngorongoro crater, and it was a wonderful experience. Thank you very much Happy moments who by email has always proved to be very kind, helpful and precise in giving us information and in configuring our tour in the best possible way, immediately offering us excellent facilities by price range. Our guide was also very helpful and was particularly good at helping us see the big 5, especially on the second day where we could see the lions practically next to our car. I highly recommend Happy Moments