20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience thanks to Wilson!
We did a 6 day safari trip with Tan Spirit guided by the incredible Wilson. Including Arusha, Lake Manyana, Ngorogoro Crater and Serengheti. We were very fortunate to have a vehicle to ourselves which we did not expect.
From the start of the trip at the airport where Wilson collected us all the way to the end where he dropped us off, he was helpful, professional and most importantly, FUN!
Wilson’s eye for wildlife was unrivalled and made sure our trip was extra special every moment.
Thank you once again for the experience. We will never forget it!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbelievable Safari Experience!
Our first safari experience! Dancing Zebra helped us prepare for our trip, providing comprehensive advice and guidelines for packing, visas, vaccinations, etc. All of our accommodations were first rate, with mosquito netting, safe drinking water, comfortable beds, private bathrooms, wifi connectivity, and helpful staff.
Our private guide, Ian, was knowledgeable, articulate and very helpful in suggesting daily itineraries. Since this was our first safari, he gave us options each day, with suggestions on how to maximize our viewing. He reminded us each day that this was our trip, and he wanted to ensure that we accomplished everything that we wanted to do. Ian showed his expertise daily in finding us to animals that we wanted to see and photograph, deftly maneuvering our car as close as possible for viewing, without disrupting the animals.
The touring vehicle, a Toyota Land Cruiser, is relatively new, dependable, and was always washed and ready to go each morning. Our family loved the pop-up roof that enabled all of us to get an unobstructed view.
Bottom line: there were no surprises or gotchas with any of the planning and itinerary--Dancing Zebra anticipated and took care of all the details. Our biggest surprise was left to the amazing animals and landscapes that comprised our memorable experience.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellently planned custom trip that included Kilimanjaro, safaris and beach time
Megan did a great job working with me to customize the exact trip that I envisioned. She made recommendations about things that I did not know about and helped me to assure I got the right mix of rugged to luxury. I was met by excellent guides and drivers that spoke English well and made me feel safe throughout the trip. The transports were arranged from the time I got off the flight to Africa and until I got back on the plane. All legs of the trip were covered and went seamlessly. The guide for Kilimanjaro had been trained by the African National Parks and knew about the animals, the climbing routes and health issues that can occur. He was a wealth of great information and a very competent guide. The driver / guide for my safaris also was trained by the National park system and spoke English. There was never a time where the drivers or transports were not on time or made me feel like I was not safe and well cared for. The lodges and tent camps were a mix of luxury to rugged and I enjoyed the mix. Megan smartly booked a second night at a lodge before all my adventures began as I was scheduled to arrive late in the evening. Flying to Africa is quite the ordeal so having critical rest time upon arrival is really important to making sure you are prepared for the rest of the adventure. One thing I wish I had done was book an overnight in Amsterdam on my way over and on my way back. Having 3 flights and 2 of them 8 hour flights that are back to back, having a night to rest in Amsterdam would have been wise for me. I would highly recommend Discover Africa. They are well known and respected in Africa. My luggage was lost on the way to Africa and Discover Africa, while not responsible for this error on the airlines fault, did help me to locate my bag and get it to me before my Kilimanjaro climbing began. Unforgettable trip!
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Value for money. Excellent experience
Amazing experience of nature & animals that's so close. U will feel like to go again and again.
CO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Travel Company!
Lenchada travel offers a great service. I was traveling with a colleague after working for a few days in Nairobi and we had a great time. Our driver Kikito went above an beyond in the game drives to make sure we could see all the animals. The facilities were clean and comfortable. The food in the campsite was really good and all the people are willing to help make your stay as comfortable as possible. Thank you for helping me have the best memories possible during my time in the Masai Mara.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded all expectations
Although my expectations for the 2-week tour in Zimbabwe were pretty high, Call Of Africa exceeded them all- beginning with close contact with Africa's most beautiful animals with our deeply experienced guides, who had wikipedic knowledge of the wildlife and plantlife, as well as geological and historic knowledge, to name a few realms. Our sharp-eyed guide spotted an amazing column of small ants all crossing the dirt road like soldiers on their way to battle - spotted them from the Land Cruiser at night! This as well as gorgeous sightings of elephant, lions, giraffes, hippos, impala, any number of festive looking birds, etc- the list goes on.
We could get as involved as we wanted to with flexible options, and no crowded touristy viewing here! Some days we never saw other human being until we repaired back to our lodge.
Speaking of lodges, you can get as fancy or rustic as you want; we went seamlessly from one to the other. From chartered planes to incredible 5-star lodges in the middle of the bush where animals can greet you at your back door, or to a rustic hut with the same. The food was spectacular, and lodges staffed by people local to the areas- which was a huge plus- as the lodging companies (Imelvo, etc) all had staked interests in the surrounding communities whether it be assisting schools and villages, and of course for wildlife conservation.
The attention to detail is painstaking, and the company even covered the penalty for a change of flight plans which had to happen.
Meanwhile while there is priority paid at all times to the safety of the clients. I don't know what more a person could ask.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing! Experience of a life time!
WOW! What an experience, one we will talk about for a long time. We saw a lion caching its dinner and cheetah eating it's. We saw the big 5 ones and more. A wide range of animals, some very close, close enough for selfies!. We saw, elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, zebras, leopards, wilder bests, cyber cat and many more. The huge number of pelicans at Lake Manayara was a breathtaking site. The dik dik was cute!
We are a family of 5 and went on a 5 day Safari, which included, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. We also had a day in Arusha and a day at Merangu at the base of Kilamanjaro. We were very keen on seeing the wildebeest migration and at the advice of Johnny; we stayed in the Central Corridor of the Serengeti. The drive from Central to the Northern Corridor was awesome, the scenery kept changing.
It was very difficult decision to choose a Company but after many e-mails with Johnny, I decided to go with Safari Makers. He was very patient and helpful; I felt he was open and honest and helped to tailor our package.
The price we paid was very good value for money. We had lunch provided for every day which was very filling. The whole safari, end-to-end was very smooth. My daughter's flight arrived couple of hours earlier than ours, Abdul was very helpful and arrived early to meet her then waited for us.
If I was going again, I would avoid Ngorongoro Crater, it's over rated, expensive, crowded and you can't get close to the animals. It felt like West midlands (UK) Safari park with a different scenery.
The guide (Abdul) was very knowledgeable and pointed out animals to us. He worked very hard to get us to see what we wanted, specially the black Rhino and the wildebeest migration. He was a very safe drive and respected the animal, only keeping to the authorised route. We needed the washrooms quiet a lot and Abdul was very helpful, we did not have to check tyres! A HUGE thanks to you Abdul for making it a such an enjoyable experience.
In conclusion, an excellent experience, well organised (thanks Johnny), very good value for money, I shall certainly be recommending it to my friends and families.
TW
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very responsible and good service company
Well-organized tour with professional guide David, we’ve seen amazing animals, including big five.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A perfect first safari experience!
Our family of four just returned from our first trip to Africa, booked with Chris at the Safari Partners, and it was an amazing experience. As we had not travelled to Africa before, Chris made recommendations on countries and camps knowing our priority was animal safaris. It was a flawless experience and our family of four (2 adults, 2 teenagers) loved every minute. We started in Johannesburg with an overnight stay and enough time to visit the Apartheid museum. The next day we flew to Zimbabwe for two nights to see Victoria Falls and participate in safari drives and a river cruise. Our stay at Victoria Falls River Lodge was amazing. Then we moved to Botswana where we spent 6 nights at three different “Desert and Delta” camps, which were exceptional! The food, camp staff, guide knowledge and accommodations exceeded all expectations in every location we stayed. And the coordinated effort of moving us between countries and camps was flawless. We had a very detailed website created by Chris detailing the specifics of our trip in advance and we received an information package about our travels prior to departing. Chris was quick to answer any questions we had and choose the perfect custom safari experience for the four of us.
It was the trip of a lifetime for our family and we would use Chris at the Safari Partners again for another African Adventure. We would encourage anybody interested in travelling to Africa to contact Chris—his customer service and knowledge of the continent are fantastic!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized, polite, friendly and very patient
I rate the service as totally excellent. The tour operator was very patient with us and took time to take us through the available packages and activities. I had really high expectations coming on this trip, and the safari tour exceeded these expectations. Their communication was very efficient and we were kept updated every step of the way. I would recommend them to anyone and would use their service again next time.
