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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
An adventure - experiencing the African bush in true African style on a mobile safari
I went on a 7-day mobile safari in November, 2018 with my two daughters and their husband/boyfriend. We experienced the African bush as it should be experienced within our own private group! Philimon, owner and managing director of Walking Stick Travel and Tour,s worked with me to customize our safari vie e-mail. We spent two nights in the Okavango Delta with Kenny as our guide, two nights in Khwai Concession and two nights in Kasane to swim in Devil's Pool at Victoria Falls in Zambia. Philimon demonstrated knowledge of the parks when he suggested Khwai over Moremi because we coud drive off-road in search of game. That allowed us to view animals right alongside our truck! Philimon has a vast knowledge of the animals - where they frequent as well as general behaviors. He placed our safety first with campsite rules, mokoro (traditional canoes used in the Delta) rules and walking safari rules. The food was great; cooked over a campfire by our chef, Joe. Though the basics of our safari were top-notch, it's the little things that raise a good safari to an excellent safari. This is where Philimon and his team excelled. We were picked up at the airport by Philimon and Joe the day before our safari. Joe questioned our dietary issues and took our drink requests before shopping. Philimon drove us to our B&B and later brought us to dinner. Both he and Kenny, our Delta guide, sat with us for meals and at the fire at night. We had great conversations about the animals of Africa as well as Botswana's history and culture, and their personal stories. We experienced and learned so much more than simply viewing animals. Philimon demonstrated a true love of the animals (Imagine your guide photographing animals alongside you and exclaiming, "Wow!"). He also persevered when searching for game. He heard of a leopard sighting, so we drove round and round looking for the elusive leopard. Eventually we stopped to view the sunset, but Philimon did not give up. He heard an Impala's warning cry and we sped off to find the leopard. Sure enough, it was a fabulous sighting with no other safari vehicles. We had requested to swim at Devil's Pool at Victoria Falls in Zambia. Philimon had never been, but arranged our swim and navigated us through the border crossing. So, if you are contemplating a safari, book a mobile safari with Philimon and Walking Stick Travel and Tours. You will not be disappointed!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful holiday in Northern Tanzania
Noel organised a fantastic safari for me which was 6 days in Northern Tanzania visiting Tarangire National park, lake Manyara, Ngorongoro crater and Serengeti. I had lots of questions before the trip which Noel was able to answer through phone and email. And then met me before the safari and after the safari. I went solo with the guide/driver and the cook. It was a fantastic experience and I had such a great time. The guide was excellent - keen, enthusiastic and was knew all the different animals and birds. The food was good and the tent/ 4 wheel drive comfortable. The only thing that was not good was the campsite in Serengeti but this was not Enosa's fault but the Serengeti Park authorities who just do not maintain their campsites.
Would highly recommend booking with Enosa.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Value for money, excellent communication
The safari-tour in Kenia organized by Sir Michaels Safaris was great and the communication beforehand was excellent.
Especially the first part of the trip (Samburu NP) can highly be recommended (best driver ever: Silas). Masai Mara was good, but too much tourists for our taste.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A time to remember with Preigod and Sokofo
We had the best time during our safari experience with Preygod and Sokofo. They were so friendly and assisted us very well during our time in Tanzania. We felt with friends all the time. Preygod was very good guide/driver and encouraged us to enjoy sleeping in the wild. Sokofo’s Food was amazing, being vegetarians he had always lot of options for us.Our experience in Kenya wasn’t that great and they did really changed our perception of the safari and Made us laugh and enjoy the wild of Serengeti and Gorongoro. Thank you for everything!! Amaia and Marco :) xxx
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safpol Safaris offers services at the highest level and that's why I recommend them.
I used their services four times (South Africa with Botswana and Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Seycheles, Mauritius).Preparation of the program and fine tuning of all details took place very smoothly.Barbara and Peter are the best guides I have ever met.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional 3 days in Mikumi
My friends and I had an incredible experience doing our first Safari! It encompassed all our needs our it went beyond our expectations. The Bastian Camp accomodation was very nice and peaceful. The food served was amazing and tasteful and the service provided was exceptional.
We felt very safe with our operator and he always made sure that we had the best experience ever. He did a huge effort to ensure that we saw all the animals and we had the chance to see a wild dog! (Apparently very hard to see).
All were outstanding!
Asante :)
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lovely guide that made our experience a great one!
The communication with Romeo worked well through e-mail.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dreams come true
After planning with my boyfriend for so long and trying to get the best deal choosing the perfect company, we found Peter. We are so glad that we had the chance to meet him because he really helped us to have an incredible Safari.
Our driver, Anthony, is just THE BEST DRIVER WE COULD HAVE: he knew everything and could find out one animal from so far !! We saw sooooo many animals and travelling with the jeep was just amazing. All we needed was Anthony and after coming back from Africa, we can definitely say that he made our trip to Kenya absolutely unforgettable. We just wanna say THANKS to you for this awesome experience and we look forward to come back to you soon !!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
AWESOMEEE!!!
My tour to Rwanda earlier this year is probably going to be my highlight of the year all thanks to Kumbukumbu tours! I had a whole experience of the cultural tour, very very amazing and absolutely interesting!! Then came the Musanze Caves. Uuuuuuh!! You have too experience this to uderstand what it felt! Obed of Kumbu Kumbu tours made me feel like a valued customer, he ensured that I got an awesome place to spend the night, that I got all the passes to the park without a hustle and that I was well catered for. Obed is definately my to go to person in Rwanda. Would definately recommend him to anyone. So if you are stopping by Rwanda, definately halla at Obed! He will sort your everything!!!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great tour company that is friendly, always willing to accommodate requests and responds promptly.
Jake and Stacy did a wonderful job setting up our two week safari to Kenya and Tanzania. They made suggestions for itinerary changes, cultural experiences including a wonderful visit to the Africa Maasai Lodge, a variety of accommodations, and ensured quality guides and transportation connections. They responded promptly to emails and all arrangements and payment went very smoothly. The tour visited Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Amboseli. The animals were plentiful and we saw the Big Five with up close experiences with lions, elephants and leopards. The guides were friendly, experienced and very informative. They saw to all of our needs and were amazing in their ability to find animals in the tall grasses. The accommodations were a mix of luxurious lodges and "rustic" tents which were a wonderful and interesting experience. We highly recommend Shadows of Africa for your safari experience!