CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator is very excellent.
The tour arrangement is reasonable and definitely great. The consultant,Fredrick is very professional and and make a suitable tour itinerary for us. The communication was very effective. Even though we were taking the safari , Fredrick gave us calls everyday and asked our feedback. Also, the tour driver Tom is very experienced. The tour is beyond our expectations exactly.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the most amazing experiences!
I had one of the most amazing experiences of my life in Tanzania with African Big Cats Safaris. Their website is comprehensive and Justice and Naomi customized the perfect itinerary for me. This included a variety of different types of parks, as well as organizing all pickups/drop-offs from airports. The company also went above and beyond by helping me with a flight issue in-country. The hotel choices were wonderful, including an on-the-beach spot in Zanzibar and comfortable tent lodges while on safari. One in Tarangire had a watering hole with elephants right next to the lodge! The best experiences were the Serengeti balloon safari and my driver/guide, Khalid. He was unbelievably knowledgable about every animal, including knowing their Latin names and habits. It was amazing to get to experience the big 5, cheetahs, giraffes, birds, and many more in their natural environment. It was also very nice to meet the Managing Director, Emanuel; I thought that was a nice touch that showed the company valued my experience. I HIGHLY recommend African Big Cats Safaris and Khalid to everyone looking for the perfect safari adventure!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
CA
20-35 years of age
Friendly staff, easy communication, professional driver guide
Very smooth experience since the initial conversation, the tour ran exactly according to our plan. The driver was very on time, friendly and professional.
HR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good Pilanesberg day tour
Booked a day tour from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg couple of days before over Tripadvisor, received the confirmation of the time of pickup over Whatsapp the evening before the tour.
Pickup was on time, and it took another hour to pick up all the other people around the city as I was the first on the way. So for me it was about 4 hours drive to Pilanesberg instead of the 2.5 hours indicated on the Itinerary, just keep that in mind.
Trip to Pilanesberg was simple, one stop halfway there.
Game drives at 09:30 and 13:30 were quite nice, we didn't see that many animals but it was just too hot so no surprises there. We did get to see a leopard chasing a rabbit so that is a very rare sighting right there. Overall I was happy with the drives, although the ones at 06:00 offer much more, naturally.
Launch at the park was OK, beef or chicken burger and a drink, nothing fancy, but not bad.
And then the drive back with one short stop just outside Pilanesberg. I was picked up at 5:30, dropped off at 19:00 at Eastgate.
It was a nice experience, the only complaint I have it that in the morning after picking me up, the driver was driving quite fast and at one point hit a pothole which had me flying for a couple of seconds. Did not like the landing...
If you don't have the option of driving or wanting to stay the night before somewhere near Pilanesberg, this tour is definitely a very good option.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Local Operator - Don't Bother Looking Anywhere Else
We had a tailored made 6 day safari in Tanzania. I worked a long time with Norah and Masuma in the office to design the perfect safari for us. Nothing was too much trouble - their attention to detail is outstanding. Musa was assigned as our driver/tour guide and he was absolutely awesome- couldn’t have asked for anyone better. He located cheetahs, leopards, lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocs etc. He also managed to locate the crossing of the wild wildebeest which was an unbelievable experience as well as the hot air balloon. Musa was amazing, thoughtful, funny, extremely knowledgeable and considerate driver. Musa joined in with my 2 teenage children singing African regaee songs in the jeep - we had a lot of fun and my kids were mesmorised by the animals.
I chose Easy Travel because from the moment that you contact them to the very end of your holiday, they are EXTREMELY efficient with friendly outstanding service. They are a LOCAL tour operator in Tanzania so you don't need a middle tour operator in the UK or US (so more cost efficient too especially when you are choosing luxury accommodation!). You can trust them completely and they go the extra mile on everything. My teenage daughter also has a peanut allergy and they rang ahead at every accommodation to reaffirm that our dinners and lunches on safari (you can't call them picnics because it was tablecloths, hot food and wine! You can choose a picnic if you prefer!) were all nut free. The chef came out every night without us even asking.
Thanks to the whole team - out of this world luxury accommodation with fine cuisine and the best tour guide. We have returned to England and this holiday has had quite an effect on us - poli poli, Hukuna Matata.
6 day tour including Masai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Navaisha
I had custom made tour with Hyrax Safaris and would definitely recommend
their services, especially as they were able to bring together everything we wanted with very short notice. Not only did they deliver on everything promised, they were good value for money and not pushy in booking as many other tour companies are, which was one of the best things about my experience with booking with them. The tour itself was stand out with a very funny guide!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very experienced and professional, patient and friendly
we all very enjoyed the tour,our guide is really experienced, we like Michael very much, I will introduce your company to all of my friends,when they come here will contact you.welcome to china,see you next time
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Open hearted, thoughtful, found us the herds…. Wanted to take them home with me.
As a world traveler, this experience has been the best!!! We were not tourists, we were guests, with our guides sharing their love for and respect of nature. They were well informed and didn’t hesitate to answer any silly question. I aways felt safe, even when lions or other large animals were close. They were able to spot leopards in trees & rhinos hidden in the grass. I could not imagine going with any other company. I’ve even extended my trip to have a few more days with these guides who I now consider good friends!
Thank you gentlemen!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
6 day tour including Masai Mara, Amboseli, lake Nakuru and Navaisha
I had custom made tour with Hyrax Safaris and would definitely recommend
their services, especially as they were able to bring together everything we wanted with very short notice. Not only did they deliver on everything promised, they were good value for money and not pushy in booking as many other tour companies are, which was one of the best things about my experience with booking with them. The tour itself was stand out with a very funny guide!