US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic personalized travel service
We used South Africa Guru for a last minute trip and we were absolutely amazed. We provided some broad guidance on what we thought we would like to do and Matthew Grace knocked the agenda out of the ball park. With only two weeks notice before we arrived he put together every detail into an amazing agenda we turned into wonderful memories. Give Matthew a call with a little guidance on your dreams and I am sure he will do the same for you.
QA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour coordinaor Fredinah was excellent, reliable and very honest and reachable anytime.
Fredinah was organising and giving us different options for our proposed safari tour. She was very honest and always reachable. She provided us what was promised for the tour. Safari tour by itself was well organised. Keep up the good work Fredinah.
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Enjoyable but a few things could be improved
I went on a budget group safari. It was for 6 days, Northern Circuit Safari. (995 Euros/per person I paid in advanced) I made the mistake of booking through a company (Bushtroop Safaris) which I found on safaribooking.com, however was grouped into safari with Angose Travel.. Unfortunately for me and the members of my party, we paid more than the other 4 in our safari. In November (when our safari was), we could have easily showed up in Arusha and booked a safari for the next day, no need to transfer a deposit internationally, etc.
We found out that most drivers/guides are free lancers.. so I am not sure how much it helps to note that our guide/driver barely spoke about the animals, landscape, etc. He was knowledgeable, however only spoke when someone asked him a question.. There were other guides babbling off information and I was always wishing ours would say more than he did.
During our camping days, the meals were very small. My husband was always hungry after the meals. Luckily we had many snacks from our Kilimanjaro trip leftover! Part of the group had only a 5 day safari, and after they left the chef made the same amount of food when it was 3 of us, as he did for 7 people! The food was fine, but just the quantities for a few days were low!
Lake Mayanara isn't worth the visit after you have spent days in the Serengetti.
Finally, I found it incredibly strange that when we returned from safari, we had to visit the office and they asked us to write a review in front of them...
Other than the things mentioned above, the safari experience was great. Remember you are in Africa, you must go with the flow and Hakuna Matata. :)
PT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Since the first email till the end it was perfect. Andrew was amazing on the safary, always trying to show us many animals as possible! It was a great experience!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great
First, we were worry regarding the price and what we will get, and then we were more than satisfy about it. Asna is a great organisator and reliable, she answered quickly to all my request. She welcomed us in person. Juma the driver from the taxi was great, and Endrick our guide for the safari is a great guide, really compétent and friendly. The lodge is fantastic, view on the river, with the hippo at few meter. Our private chef, Rachidi make us great meal, Wine and water included and the lunch box was really good.
I recommand to all, it's a great value regarding the price of it, it's defenatly worth it and the team is more than friendly and professional. Thanks all
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly staff and great guides
The safari tours were great (we saw the Big 5 twice over!), the lodging was enjoyably remote and rustic, the staff was very friendly and accommodating, and the local food was really tasty. Very enjoyable trip - would highly recommend.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Awesome gorilla safari experience
I had a wonderful experience with Africa Adventure Vacations right from the time of booking. Our travel consultant was very vast with the knowledge and designed us a very good 7 days trip to Uganda. The guide was very friendly and helpful. Our stay at Parkview safari lodge was the most memorable experience. The staff arranged a surprised birthday cake to my hubby and the gorillas made our trip a memorable! Thanks to Africa Adventure Vacations for such experiences
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
SUMMIT KILIMANJARO SAFE
Brilliant team at Dahlia tours kilimanjaro team a trek leader was excellent, you have a great administrator who not only ensures safety of his Trekkers but also manages the support staff with dexterity. With Dahlia team around, we knew nothing could happen to us, on this challenging trek. The guide Michael was our true mountain man. Soft spoken, always on the move and disciplined. You have a real gem in him in your team, preserve him his porters were great support to this team which has made our Mount Kilimanjaro climb a safe and memorable trek. I remember every single moment when you stood in those dangerously rocks and places to ensure each one passed safe. Exceptionally best guides to the summit. We strongly recomend you
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I say yes for smile with us tours in Africa
I say yes with smile with us tour in Africa.The accomodation is excellent from the day i was arrive, i visit Serengeti,Ngorongoro and Tarangire all are good.About a guide Amani is polite and speaking with fact. We always wish to come again so as to hike mount Kilimanjaro. Now am complite my tour at zanzibar beach.Thanks so much for ur service and keep it up
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helpful, approachable, knowledgable about South Africa where we were going.
All the essentials were organised following informed consultation with us, personally and by email. The accommodation was well planned and very appropriate for our needs, and the locations were beautiful and varied, from people watching to whale watching. Monkeys came as an added bonus! The rented car was great and the roads were mainly free of traffic.
The Safari was fantastic, though the roads were a bit bumpy, the guide was very well informed. We were able to see so much from birds to elephants. The experience was a fantastic conclusion to our trip.
Overall it was a wonderful trip with the right combination of the essentials organised, leaving us to explore locations and free to plan our days