65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Extraordinary Budget Safari in the Botswana Wilderness
The mobile safari took us to amazing places: the reed and papyrus channels of the Okavango Delta, 2 different areas in Moremi National Park, as well as Savuti and northern Chobe park. Each place had its own distinctive beauty, and each place was full of wild animals and an astonishing number of birds. Our guide, Ben, was a great animal tracker, and an engaging teacher. We enjoyed learning about termite mounds, and elephant and lion habits, among many other things.
All the details of driving and setting up/taking down camp were done for us by a 3 person team. We slept in a spacious tent, and there was an enclosure attached to the tent which provided a toilet and shower. Beds were clean and comfortable, but lacked a top sheet; fussy sleepers may wish to bring a sleeping bag liner. Meals were generous, and reminded me of the days of summer camp. We felt we had excellent value for money.
The owner, Monametsi, was helpful and always available. The safari lived up to the promises of the itinerary. We fell in love with Botswana and with Moonstroll, and hope to return.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service, creative planning, reliable, very informative and knowledgable
Because we were invited for a wedding in Moyo Uganda, we were looking for a local touroperator and found Matoke. We got in contact with Pleunie and after a few short emails Matoke came up with a super nice creative itinerary. Even Matoke had to be inventive because Moyo is way out of touristic range. Everything went smooth. From pick up at the airport by master guide Musa, extremely friendly, smart, funny and well informed about nature, culture and safety. And birds! All information provided by Matoke was very accurate, chosen lodges were very good inclusive fine dining which we did not expect at all before our trip. Did a few nice additional things like hiking and making coffee in Sipi with the very funny guide Moses and a Kamaradjong visit with the lovely Maria. We saw leopards, lions, elephants, giraffe, zebra, buffalo's and hundreds of stunning birds in Murchison Falls and Kidepo national parks. The landcruiser was fine especially in combination with the super skilled driver Musa who had his very first vist in Moyo too after being a guide for several decades. In one word excellent. Thank you Pleunie and thank you Musa!!!
Highly recommended. Pleunie and Musa for president!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very responsive and well-organized
Patrick was very good in communications up front and the guide Alex was a great resource regarding everything in the NP. We had a great time!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Well organised, very professional and excellent customer service!
After a very long time of saving, budgeting and planning, I finally went ahead and booked my Gorilla Tracking Experience with Crystal Safaris Uganda. I viewed and researched many tour operators and in the end decided that Crystal held the best package for what I was looking for! It was the trip of a lifetime!! Crystal Safaris tailor made my tour to exactly what I needed and had budgeted for. Barbara, whom I corresponded with via email replied very promptly to all my inquiries and gave me the much needed confidence and reassurance to go ahead with my booking. As a solo traveller you always need to make sure you are in safe and reliable hands, and with Crystal Safaris, I never thought otherwise!! My guide, Joseph was great! He shared a lot of information regarding Uganda as a country as well as the people and ecosystems that inhabit this beautiful country. Joseph really helped to make my trip that much more enjoyable and memorable! Apart from the Gorilla tracking which was just incredible…all of the accommodation which Crystal Safaris had booked me into were great! Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere at all the lodges / hotels from start to finish! Overall I had one of the most amazing trips to date! I would use Crystal Safaris again without questions! Until next time!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
He was very cooperative and social
The service was good especially the driver he guided us very at the Nairobi national park..I strongly recommend
AE
Experience level: first safari
Absolute perfection!
My husband and I went for a 5 day trip covering all the highlights with regards to Safari in Kenya starting with Amboseli and finishing off with Naivasha.
Maggie, our tour consultant was extremely professional and accommodating and gave us the best service possible at really good price.
Ben was the best tour guide and we got lucky with his expertise he has over 15+ years.
I would highly recommend to go with Bigmac Safaris if you want to truly experience an unforgettable and adventurous vacation in Kenya.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Simply the best
We had an amazing time with my hubby during the valentines getaway,they superceeded our expection in terms of service,value for our money and time,will definitely book with them again
IL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best Safari Organizers
My fiance and I were always going to go on safari, someday. We planned to visit Africa especially Tanzania. So, I booked a safari with Lelaa Tours and safaris for 8 days this past month (April, 2022. Our guides, Baraka is very knowledgeable,and the Director Erick is very charming and honest,You could tell he loved his company as well as work, Being couples and traveling outside of the Israel for the first time, Lelaa Tours took all our worries away. From the moment we got into the jeep, I could sit back and enjoy our lifetime adventure A-1 service, top-notch accommodations & meals (some with wine or beer) were all included with the price of safari., I saw some beautiful places and met so many nice people I will never forget. I would book with them again if the opportunity allow.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised and safe!
Definitely value for money, well organised and very safe throughout! Anthony was a great guide with lots of experience and attention to detail. Will visit again!!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Itinerary with informative guide
Daudi's communication was outstanding, from the first inquiry to the post-trip debrief. The tour itself was fantastic. Juma, the guide, was knowledgeable and eager to share knowledge. He even saw an animal on a tree when I couldn't see them on the tree!! I was fortunate enough to witness all five of the Big Five, as well as much more. Peter's cooking was excellent and ample. This is a trip that is well worth taking, and I plan to return and do it again.