EE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
It’s hard to put into words everything we experienced during this trip! It was thrilling, eye-opening and relaxing all at once! If we previously thought that we have some kind of an understanding how life is like there, down below, in Africa, then looking back, we must admit, we didn’t know much!
Our tour was put together by Ene Lepp and Siafu Safari. Our trip had a good rhythm, and everything was very well thought through. We got good quantities of nature as well as culture.
Our adventure started with visiting Nkoaranga and Aker village – places that are connected with Evald Ovir, an Estonian missionary in Tanzania in the end of the 1800s. After this we visited the national parks – Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti. And while everything else was amazing, then the national parks were the highlight of our trip. We saw a leopard lazily eating his prey on top of a tree. We saw a lion catch a zebra. We saw the baby grazers barely on their feet and their moms teaching them their first steps. And yes, we got lucky and managed to see The Big Five – lion, leopard, black rhino, elephant, and buffalo.
In between of visiting different parks we had a chance to get more familiar with the culture of the local tribes and different villages. We visited the Masai, Tatoga and Bushman tribes and saw how they live, how they hunt (Bushmans), how they cook, what they eat and how they dance. This hunting bit might have been the most shocking for some of us! But we also saw how they live in local villages, in Mto wa Mbu and in Babati. Some why though all those village visits ended up with tasting local beer We also spent a few days in Mwansa – a town on the border of Lake Victoria. There we again had a great chance to learn how one of the biggest tribes – Sukumas – lived and are living today.
Our trip ended with the real relaxing part in Zanzibar. But as it’s hard to just stay 7 days laying under the sun, we did have some nice experiences there as well – we went snorkeling, visited a spice farm and went to see the giant turtles. This was definitely the highlight of Zansibar!
Big big thanks for everybody for making this happen – Ene, Emmanuel, Francis and the whole Siafu team.
HR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari experience
The guide, the cook, the car, the camping, the communication with Nelson was all great and we had an amazing time in this 3 days. We saw all the animals from very near and even had a leopard night experience in the camp when he was strolling around. Thanks for everything!
FR
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
We have seen many animals. Every one was friendly, trying to make us enjoy the trip. I was very pleased. Thank you very much.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent and knowledgeable safari operator, who went beyond our expectations.
Taswira Safaris are the pinnacle of providing you with delivering your bucket list of African wildlife, right to the vehicle! We saw it all and more - I never imagined we would get so close to lions, hippos, giraffes, zebras and more! Not just one or two but so many!! George and Halpha were the epitome of excellent hosts and guides - our every wish from a large group of 11 Aussies was met without issue. We stayed at luxurious tented lodges and more, had excellent cuisine and still had time in the late afternoon for our obligatory swim; and drinks,after our safari drives. Thanks guys for helping us achieve our African dream! We hope it is “just the beginning” for our future African adventures with Taswira.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Poorly planned and did not refund fees we paid for them
Hallmark not only poorly planned and communicated our safari but failed to pay certain fees that we ended up having to pay with promise of reimbursement. It's been 6 months and now after multiple lies about the "check is in the mail" will not answer email regarding our payment. Basically stole from the 3 couples.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent guide!
This was a great day trip from Johannesburg. Very responsive with communication leading up to the tour, smooth transport to and from the reserve, and a wonderful safari. We saw so many animals in just a few hours! Only draw-back is that we traveled with several other people and were picked up first—at 5:45am, a whole hour before the last one. Luckily we were one of the first to be dropped off in the evening!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely magnificent
recently returned from safari with Seven Wonders. I took the private, 8 day safari with a friend. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but was hoping for a great safari. I got far more than I expected to from the time I stepped off the plane until the time we returned, it was nothing but a magnificent experience. I can’t say enough good things about this company. The owners were courteous, informative and prompt with all questions and emails I had. Our driver was José and he was absolutely amazing. He went out of his way to make sure we had a great safari. Not only did he take every chance that was provided for us to see the animals at close, he was also mindful of the other vehicles that were there to see the animals as well. If there were vehicles there waiting, he would move out of the way so they could observe the animals up close as well. If we felt like we would like to see the animals for a bit longer, he would wait until the other vehicles left and then take us back to see them. He was so patient with us. Every time I felt like I was taking too long or asking too many questions, he had reassured me that I wasn’t and said many times just enjoy yourself. When we had questions regarding the next place, we would stay, he would call the office and get us a very prompt answer. The day before we left, we decided to get a day room so we weren’t at the airport all day. We had waited far too long to expect to have a day room. However, Evelyn went out of her way to make sure that this happened. If you’re even considering going on Safari, I would strongly recommend this company. I will be going back and definitely using this company again. there are no words to express my gratitude to Seven Wonders Safari.
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kruger National Park is one of the best safari I have ever been.
The game drive is fun. We have seen many Elephants, Giraffes, Zebras, Kudus , Impalas, spotted some Hippos, Hyenas, Lions as well.
Umbhaba Eco Lodge is a nice place to stay, good breakfast, and great lunch options, good dinner buffet.
Overall very nice experience.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Balule Private Nature Reserve by Sarah Hulett
So much fun!!!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Kruger National Park by Sarah Hulett
This is a very regulated park, so there is no off reading, vehicles must stay on the road. And for good reason to protect the park.