65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great trip, Shinzelle more challenging than expected.
We had a 2 night safari, organized by Shinzelle. The 4.5 hour van transport to and from Hoedspruit, used by multiple safari tour providers, was comfortable with pleasant driver. 2 nights at beautiful Khaya Ndlovu, a private game reserve, included an evening safari drive (reserve staff guided) on our arrival, a full day tour of southern Kruger Park with a very intelligent guide arranged by Shinzelle, and an early morning safari drive (reserve staff guided) on our day of departure. We loved the location, as well as the comfort and beauty of the accommodations. The guides were smart, kind, and funny - top notch. The lodge staff were lovely, and all of the food was seriously outstanding. We were in southern Africa for another 2 weeks of safaries in the national parks of 3 different countries. Still, we very highly recommend doing the private game reserve experience - completely different and absolutely worth the time and money.
Challenges with Shinzelle started prior to leaving for Africa and continued until 2 months after our return. We don't know but it seems to be a one-person business, because when Danielle had an illness or her young child had an illness or she was traveling, etc. she was often out of touch. When we shortened our planned stay from 3 nights to 2 nights, well in advance of the trip, we did not receive a 'confirmation' of booking changes, nor an accounting of the refund, nor the refund. All of that took 4 months, multiple outreaches to Danielle, and great persistance on our part.
Great safari vacation, will use a different tour operator next time.
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everthing was just perfect. Great week of safari
It was an incredible experience travelling with Safari360! Our guide Idi was amazing, thanks to him we saw a lot of animals and we learn many things! And he is a very good driver!
Everthing was just great! Thank you for this beautiful week!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience.
We had a 9N/ 10D tour planned by Discover Africa. Our experience was nothing short of AMAZING!! We thoroughly enjoyed our entire experience. We landed at Johannesburg and were there just for 2 days. We covered the Apartheid Museum, visited Soweto and a Joburg City Tour. We were then transferred to Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge. Our drive there was so beautiful. We already spotted one of the Big5 on the way itself. Our guide for the day also stopped at Azul pitstop and we spotted Sables, Rhinos, Impalas and other antelopes. We could already feel the thrill of our Safari experience. On arriving at Hoyo Hoyo, we were welcomed by the manager himself and shortly left on our afternoon game drive. On our first game drive itself, we spotted a Pride of 10 lions and it was such a joy to watch them. Not to forget, our wonderful Safari Guide Ms. Jana Du Plesis. She made sure to give us the best experience on each of our game drives. In the next few game drives we spotted the Leopard and Buffalos along with so many other animals and birds. For those of you who have never experienced wildlife and nature so closely, this is a MUST TRY and we are lucky to have spotted all the BIG 5! We only wish we spent a few more days at Kruger. After 2 days at Hoyo Hoyo, we travelled on the Panorama route to witness breathtakingly beautiful landscapes. We then stayed at Olivers- White River for the night. This was one of our best stays and we absolutely loved the property, food, and just the whole vibe. Coming to the last leg of our trip, we flew the next morning from Mpumalanga Airport to Cape Town. Cape Town is by far one of the most splendid cities I've visited. The landscapes, the drives, the wine tours, each and everything was SO AMAZING! We also added a shark cage dive tour at the last minute and Megan at Discover Africa was so prompt in replying to us and helping us with our last minute changes. She was so kind to even answer to all our queries even much before the trip and has always been so prompt. All in all, South Africa should definitely be on one's bucket list. Thank You Discover Africa for this experience and we hope to be back in SA soon.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Definitely worth it!
From the sunrise and sunset drives, to the full day drives they are all amazing! I was able to see the Big 5 and more just on the reserve and when we went to the full day Kruger drive it was unbelievable! We even got to see a couple Leopards and Cheetah which everyone said will be hard to see. Food was great as well!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing team
I had the most incredible safari experience with Goldfishtours in Tanzania! From start to finish, they exceeded all expectations and made my adventure in the wild truly unforgettable.
First and foremost, our guide was an absolute gem. Their knowledge and passion for the wildlife and landscapes of Tanzania were evident in every explanation they provided. Not only did they have a keen eye for spotting elusive animals, but they also shared fascinating insights into their behavior and habitats, enriching the entire safari experience.
Goldfishtours' attention to detail was impeccable. The accommodations they arranged were comfortable and nestled perfectly amidst the breathtaking scenery. Each day, we were greeted with warm hospitality and delicious local cuisine, which added an authentic touch to the journey.
Furthermore, the safari itinerary was well-balanced and allowed ample time to observe wildlife in their natural habitats. From the vast plains of the Serengeti to the majestic Ngorongoro Crater, every destination left me in awe of nature's wonders.
The organization and communication from Goldfishtours were spot-on. They took care of every aspect of the safari, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience for us. Their dedication to customer satisfaction was evident throughout the trip.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Efficient
Great client attention by Paul. He understood perfectly our expectations during our holidays in Tanzania. He did his best to answer all time during the previous months preparing our adventure. Our tour was very complete!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic- saw many amazing animals and learned so many new interesting facts about the wildlife
I stayed for 2 nights 3 days there was a great camp set up and amazing food! We did 3 walking tours saw so many elephants, giraffes, antelopes and Zebras ! We also had some surprise viewing with bamboos and ostriches! We were able to experience a Mokoro ride and see and hear lots of Hippos!
Not only was the wildlife amazing but also amazing camp set up with an outdoor rain shower and incredible food!
Highly recommend going out bush!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Amazing!!
We had such a great experience on our safari tour. We did the 5 day tour including the panorama route. We went end of May-June. We stayed in 3 different lodges, and spent most days in Kruger national park but we stayed in one private gaming reserve for an evening and morning drive. Each place offered different things, Kruger was a closed vehicle and often busy but our guide was great at finding spots and allowing time to absorb and also spot the animals. We ended up seeing 4/5 big fives on our first day in Kruger national park. The private game reserve was amazing in its own way and you got to experience off roading to experience more “wildlife”. Here we went through a herd of elephants and saw lions drinking from a water hole. Weather was nice, a bit cold in the morning and evenings drives, but all the lodges provided blankets so it’s not an issue. Our guide, Simon was absolute amazing. He stayed with us pretty much the entire time and made our trip a once and a lifetime experience. He was very knowledgable and was also asking for anything specific we wanted to see, but often we took his guidance. The organisation of this tour was very easy and it was highly customisable depending on extras you wanted to add. I would highly recommend this company, SIMON as your guide and this experience as a most do when doing your safari experience.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Geeman was friendly, professional, and informative.
Our tour was amazing! The accommodations were more than adequate for the price and the staff were always so nice. Geeman our main guide was one of the highlights of our trip.
The animals we saw were amazing and I especially loved the rhinos! We did the five day tour and it was amazing.
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great hospitality
We had a great tour with them and highly recommend you if you want to have a tour in safari. We wanted our travel to be flexible in order to adjust for weather conditions and our time schedule. They organize and adjust really well in advance to travel and during too.
Thank you very much!!!