50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
WE had several tour operators: Victor, Lucky, Smiley, KG, etc. They were all wonderful!!!
I would totally recommend VIvasafari's. It was very affordable, informative and wonderful.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Secret Namibia will work with you to create your perfect tour.
Our family (of four) had the most amazing 2 week holiday thanks to Secret Namibia.
From the outset Secret Nambia set themselves apart from other operators that we contacted by offering to have a zoom call with us to talk about our tour and to find out what we wanted. It was very much a collaborative effort to get the perfect tour for us. Johan and Chrizell were very patient with the numerous questions we had and always gave helpful and practical advice and suggestions. We were relatively late in making our booking, but Johan still managed to secure us accommodation in some wonderful lodges while being mindful of giving us the right amount of time in each place and the distances we had to travel between each lodge. The car we had was wonderful – spacious, comfortable, and very reliable.
We were given a lot of information and recommendations for the various activities in each location and Secret Namibia were happy to organise these, but equally happy for us to make our own arrangements directly with the lodges.
The tour we did was the classic tour that we found most people doing (with the odd variation): Windhoek, Kalahari, Sossusvlei, Namib Naukluft, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Etosha, Otjiwa and back to Windhoek, but we found it very useful to work with Johan to make sure we had a good balance and not too hectic a pace. We realised after our holiday just how spot on he was with his itinerary!
Secret Namibia were a pleasure to deal with throughout the whole process and it was reassuring to have their support. We were met by Peter from Secret Namibia on our arrival which was a lovely welcome. Our luggage was delayed on the outward flight and Peter took care of dealing with the ground staff at the airport to make sure it was delivered to us the next evening at our lodge 4 hours away. We were very grateful to him!
We would thoroughly recommend Secret Namibia to anyone wishing to plan a holiday in Namibia. We feel sure you will find them friendly, helpful and expert in helping you plan your ideal itinerary.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sabrina was ultra responsive and made the entire experience just easy for us. Definitely recommend
Our trip to Botswana and the surrounding regions was a truly remarkable experience, and we have Sabrina de Pol from SafariOnline to thank for making it all happen so seamlessly.
From our initial enquiries to the end of the trip, Sabrina was exceptionally responsive. She addressed our questions almost instantaneously, demonstrating both professionalism and a genuine passion for ensuring we had an unforgettable holiday.
Where Sabrina truly shone was in her ability to provide tailored recommendations. Her intimate knowledge of the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park allowed her to suggest activities and accommodations that perfectly suited our interests and budget. Her tips were spot-on; from the safari drives to the sundowner cruises, every experience exceeded our expectations.
Coordination and logistics can often be the most stressful part of any trip, but Sabrina handled these aspects flawlessly. We also ventured into Botswana, South Africa and Victoria Falls, and despite the complexity of travelling through multiple destinations, every transport was impeccably organised. This smooth planning lifted a significant burden off our shoulders, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the beauty of the regions we visited.
In short, Sabrina de Pol was fantastic to us. Her attention to detail, quick response times, and passion for what she does are simply unparalleled. We couldn't recommend her services more highly for anyone looking to explore Botswana and its neighbouring wonders.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lots of elephents
Love Botswana ! Friendly people . This is only place not beg for tips .
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beatiful Park but watch out for corruption
We flew into Masai Mara and were held up for some time from entering the park as the agents said the network was down and they could not verify our pre-paid fees. When our guides refused to pay the bribe the network suddenly was back up and we were allowed entry. Almost immediately upon entry we were pulled over by a "ranger" who stated we had driven in an area where we should not have. Even though there were at least 7 other vehichles doing the same thing and one that was still stuck in mud, we were the only ones stopped. Our guide was threatened that we could lose our access to the park for the entire time we were to be there (2 days). In the end our guide paid the bribe and we were on our way. I stongly suspect that the officals at the airport contacted the ranger to extract our "Fee" since we hadn't paid the bribe at the airport.
We stayed in 3 other parks and never saw anything close to this corruption. It made us not feel safe in this park. While the park itself was amazing I would not go back to this park and would advise anyone wanting to visit Masai Mara to reconsider or just know that there will be "Fees" to pay.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Amboseli National Park by Mike
Amazing park, so many animals.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly guides who helped us see lots of animals within Kruger
Friendly guides who helped us see lots of animals within Kruger