50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
a place where it feels evolution of the earth
As my first trip to Namibia I chose to visit Namib Naukluft National Park and Swakopmund for four days tour, organized and accompanied by a tour operator, the People's Tour & Safaris. I commend all details of the tour operator, especially our tour guide's heartful support, that made my travel safe, pleasant and unforgettable, first of all. Secondly, after having known the Namib Naukluft National Park, I have got a sense of being at present moment on the earth that has been transforming for millions years and it has felt so peace. Not only visiting the Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and Sesiriem canyon but also passing through the montane area to Swakopmund, the Atlantic Ocean coast, I could grasp how the Namibian nature has been respected and conserved. Standing on the beach in Swakopmund and looking at the Atlantic, I did imagine how courageous then the people were to search for unknown. I am very happy and lucky to get to know Namibia and would like to visit again to explore more of the vast country, next time about the Namibian people.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic! Too bad 6 stars is not an option
We were taken care of as soon as we landed in Nairobi.
Taken to our hotel ,picked up 2 days later and taken to the little airport for our trips to Masai Mara and Serengeti.
We had the presidential suite at both resorts and they are Fantastic.
The Serena lodges were great. Food was good, safaris were top notch.
John was the best to deal with at CKC.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience, outstanding guide
Have already shared Africa Zim's contact info with friends along with highest of recommendations! The hotels/lodges they found were A+, with a special shout out to Nata Lodge, Botswana, as our favorite of the properties y'all selected, and the giant buffet at Cresta Maun also deserves a compliment. Best of the destinations was a day in a flat-bottom canoe in the Okavango Delta - sheer bliss. Our trip guide, Cosmos, was aces - like a member of our extended family from day one. We are in the midst of planning a cross-country tour in the U.S. soon and sure wish Cosmos could join us here! Eager to return to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana one day, but only if we can re-hire Cosmos :) Thanks for the trip of a lifetime, and a lifetime of memories!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
attentive
I am positive we had the best tour operator, John! He was very knowledgeable about the parks and the animals. He interacted with us and often thought of things we did not :) He was professional in hi dealings with everyone in the vehicle, and was extremely reliable! I highly recommend Axis Africa, and will be referring family and friends to this company and tour operator specifically!!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Lush Africa Safaris gave me a tour of a lifetime
As a former tour operator, the idea of booking a tour package became even more complex, simply because I had already been accustomed to the best the industry could offer. Having been at the other end of the spectrum, it felt satisfyingly odd being the client for a change. That said, it was undeniably evident that Lush Africa Safaris was the go-to tour company since it was highly recommended by not one, but by three completely different friends of mine on completely separate occasions. That was the beginning of what would end up being a two-week tour of a lifetime.
Abbey cemented my validation as to why Lush Africa Safaris was the perfect choice because our first correspondence was nothing short of perfection. He sent me a copy of my custom-made itinerary which was so unique to my request and at that particular point, I was sold! I wasn’t looking for the typical standard safari package but more of a re-union with my family and quite honestly, I must truly commend him for his exceptional delivery. The thoughtfulness and attention to detail in the itinerary was so spectacular, all I could do was count days until my trip.
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda, I was received by a very enthusiastic operations manager - Steven, who ensured that I was well settled in and given a brief of what my next 13 days would look like. The uniqueness of my trip which didn’t involve any safaris/game drives ensured that we explored as much cultural experiences as was feasibly possible. Steven and Angel made sure that I truly immersed myself in the culture by eating local traditional dishes, visiting numerous cultural sites, and driving through the rural villages on dirt roads just to mention a few. They were able to equally tweak, and custom make my itinerary on the go to include some extra and impromptu activities which turned out to be quite memorable.
The highlight of my trip was meeting my family and celebrating my birthday in the most spectacular way, all thanks to Lush Africa Safaris. They truly outdid themselves and I will forever be greatly indebted to them for the nostalgic memories.
All good things must come to an end unfortunately. I wrapped up my trip with a breathtakingly beautiful traditional performance at Ndere cultural center, with performances by the Ndere dance troupe. I left the beautiful Pearl of Africa for Canada with so many great memories that I’m definitely looking forward to more with Lush Africa Safaris. They’ll always be my go-to tour operator. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a magical experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
PT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great man
Everything was on point. The staff and the cooks were great and the safari was unbelievable. You should definitely try it.
NO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
Had an amazing trip with Lemali Tours! Three days in Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Our guide Dismas had a lot of knowledge about everything that he shared with us. We had one night in a tent lodge in the middle of nowhere which was fantastic! The only thing we regret is that we didn't stayed for more nights. Since i'm a photographer, i had expectations to see animals (both close and far away) and be able to get nice shoots of them, and this expectations was indeed fulfilled. Big cats, elephants, giraffes ++ some of them only a few meters away from the car. Dismas also served us excellent lunch during the safari. I did not expect to eat lunch in Serengeti surrounded by those spectacular and wild animals! We will definitely go for a Safari again, and would not hesitate to ask Lemalis again, as long as we get Dismas as our guide! Thanks for helping us completing our bucket list!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour would definitely recommend
Our party of six were collected on time at our hotel and driven to Pilanesberg The driver gave us information about interesting sites along the way. At Pilanesberg our guide was extremely knowledgeable and told us a lot about the animals. We only got to see two of the big five but accepted that it is not always possible to see all of them. We all enjoyed the day and would recommend it to anyone coming to Johannesburg
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptionally complete and satisfying
The safari experience we chose for our honeymoon (7 days in Tanzania) was beyond expectations. Mirambo was a great and careful guide. Very professional in assisting us with questions about all the places visited. Punctual and very nice, good company, always cheerful. We would 100% recommend this Safari experience with a dedicated Italian speaking guide, and we were lucky enough to have Mirambo. All the places where we have stayed have been of a high standard. Absolutely recommended!
