CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide really made the difference!
My group of friends (4 women) booked a private 3-days safari at Amboseli with Explorers Wild Adventure. The organisers were very responsive and tailored the safari based on our wishes. We stayed at the kilima lodge for 2 nights, the food was excellent and the lodges are spacious, cosy and quite isolated from each other which allows to be closer to nature. But what made our trip absolutely exceptionnal, was our Guide Zachary. He shared his knowledge during the whole tour (on animals but also about Kenya), spotted animals like no one else and had a profound respect for them (as opposed to other cars we could see in the park). Zachary would drive us to less explored places - he is also a very good driver!
We would recommend Zachary to all clients of Explorer Wild Adventure!
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An excellent, real professional guide.
Our 18-day tour through Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe took place in October 2023. It was truly an exciting experience. Everything was very well organized from the moment we arrived in Windhoek to our departure.
As we were travelling from one place to another we stayed in different accommodations almost every night, the lodges we stayed in were clean, spacious and fully equipped. All the staff were friendly and welcoming. The food was really delicious with many local ingredients. Our guide was very knowledgeable, informative and did an excellent job to organize our activities: sunset or sunrise walks, safaris which allowed us to admire fauna and flora. We expected to see some animals but the number we saw was incredible:
elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelopes, warthogs, lions and countless species of birds.
We strongly recommended boat cruise on the Okavango River (hippos! crocodiles!) and the marine cruise-let us watch plenty of sea creatures: humpback whales, dolphins, seals, pelicans.
We also had the opportunity to fly over Victoria Falls in a helicopter. The natural landscape and the views were marvellous.
It was an expensive trip, but one that is well worth the cost.
We would definitely recommended the tour to everyone who still dream about Africa.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Last minute, unforgettable adventure!
The Chalo Africa team organized a fantastic, unforgettable experience in the Okavango Delta. They accommodated my unique time constraints and pointed me towards a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Excellent communication and reasonable rates. Would recommend!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautiful scenery with friendly and knowledgeable locals
I completed a 3 day safari following a trip to Mafia and enjoyed every minute of our trip. The tour driver was knowledgeable and made the trip more enjoyable. Whilst the weather on the drive to and from Dar to Nyerere National Park was rainy, that didn't take away from the beauty of the country and the wildlife we were able to see on our boat and walking safaris. The game drive round Nyerere was incredible, we were lucky to see a whole host of wildlife including giraffes, elephants, zebra and hippos.
The lodge we stayed in was beautiful and the staff were helpful.
Tanzania is a beautiful country with such a vast range of wildlife encounters available
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime!
We had the most amazing week with Jon exploring Uganda! From the initial conversations of trip planning to our actual time Uganda, the process could not have been better. As a local, Jon has many connections and first-hand experience that creates a once in a lifetime safari experience. He's incredibly knowledgeable about local wildlife as well, which helped us view the most animals possible. We fell in love with each accommodation we got to experience, and were very impressed with the quality of the "mid-range" selections. They were all beautiful, safe, and welcoming. If touring in East Africa, I highly recommend the chimpanzee and gorilla treks- they were highlights of our trip! Ultimately, we're so happy with our decision to plan our trip with Jon instead of with a large company - thanks again for the life-long memories!
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour of Kenya and Tanzania (Kiboko tour)
I am a 67-year-old woman who travelled solo on the two-week Kiboko tour offered by The Safari Partners. I'm very pleased to say the trip exceeded my expectations. Booking the trip was easy; the Nairobi airport pick-up was seamless; accommodation was always unique and in a few instances, unexpectedly luxurious; food was usually buffet style with a hot station for fresh omelets for breakfast/pasta for dinner'; all 'Safari' guides/employees were friendly and knowledgeable. The safaris themselves were incredible. Animals were everywhere and easily seen. In a few instances they were close enough to walk right beside our jeep - seven lions passed by so close I could have reached out and touched them. When I got back to Canada, several people asked me if I had felt safe. The question caught me off-guard as the issue of not being safe had never crossed my mind on the trip.
I never repeat a trip - been there, done that attitude - but for this trip I would make an exception and do it all over again.
JP
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip in Tanzania. Must go with MJ safaris.
I visited Tanzania last September included climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and Safari.
Mr. Athuman attended myself for climbing Mt. kilimanjaro, which I selected Lemosho route for 8days.
He has more than 300 times which guide to the summit. So it is enough experience, especially last attacking to the summit. He helped myself very much to guide to the summit.
Also Mr. Nelly guided to the Safari, included Tarangire, Ngorongoro crater and Serengeti field. He showed many nature and animals politely.
These guys are very friendly and professional. You may feel relaxing and enjoy Tanzania very much. I recommend 100%.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Camping Safari
Meru Slopes Tours took good care of my friend and I when we visited Tanzania. Great communication throughout the entire journey, everything was well organized. The trip was absolutely amazing. The views were beautiful and the animals were so impressive. Mudy our driver did such a great Job. Friendly and helpful all the time. We had the full wildlife experience in the camps, sleeping next to lions and elephants. We really enjoyed these days.
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Travel with Suricato Safari - dreams come true!
The safari tour was in mid-November, with all the variability of the weather at this time, we were lucky - everything went without rain during the daytime. Upon arrival at the airport, we were arranged a transfer to the hotel in Arusha, the hotel is good. Daniel gave instructions, explained everything in an accessible way about the future event and movements. Early in the morning we were picked up from the hotel and taken to the Suricata Safaris base, where we got into a jeep, joining four more tourists. On the first day we went to Ngorongoro Conservation, along the way there were countless herds of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles, and giraffes also came across. Before entering the park, there was an area where animals were directly adjacent to the local population, after the border of the park there were only wild animals in their natural habitat. After stopping for lunch at the Ngorongoro campsite, we continued on our way to Serengeti Park, where we spent the night camping in a tent (so we chose when ordering the tour), a tent for two, spacious enough, but at this time of the year it's cool enough at night, you need to take warm clothes, although sleeping bags are provided. At the campsite we were fed a delicious dinner (salad, soup, meat, dessert and wine) all this time we were fed by Salim, for which a special big thank you to him - there were no stomach disorders! Early the next morning we went to explore Serengeti Park, where we saw all the most interesting things - we were very lucky with animals very close to the car - lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, hyenas, etc. The photo shoot turned out great. Cheetah and leopard could not be seen up close, but they witnessed the confrontation of Lions and leopard (photo attached). Flora is a real savanna, very beautiful, I used to see this only in pictures and in Animal Planet. The next night we spent at the Ngorongoro campsite, after which we went to the Ngorongoro crater, formed as a result of a volcano about 2.5 million years ago. They closed the big African five there after seeing rhinos, though also from afar (take good optics - photos and binoculars, you won't regret it). We also saw a large number of birds - flamingos, secretary birds, pelicans and many others, otherwise the fauna repeats with Serengeti - lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, herds of artiodactyls. And of course the views are breathtaking. After that, we were taken to a Masai village, where we were shown the customs and way of life of the local tribe. We finished the journey at the hotel, where we were also taken. I want to express my great gratitude to the organizers of the tour, as well as to our driver Demian. I recommend you to visit!
BE
Great Company to make a Great Safari
I had the pleasure to use again the service of Venture Africa Budget to visit Masai Mara. First time was in 2016. Second time now and all I can say is that if I come back a third time I will contact Diana once more. She is an amazing person. Very serious and reliable for the organisation of your next visit in Africa.
I would like to thank you once more for the service with high quality. She booked our transfer to Moshi - Tanzania, she managed our accommodation and booked our tour at Masai Mara National Park.
Let meet again soon Diana and greetings to the family