65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I submitted a detailed itinerary which we followed extremely well despite unexpected difficulties.
I was able to plan most details of the Rwandan trip online in advance. The company was very supportive of my choices and did all in their power to fulfil my requirements. I booked my accomodation on line myself and had one or two issues here. In hindsight it probably would have been better if I had consulted the Safari Company about the accomodation. The driver was also able to help with unexpected emergencies, such as when one of my expensive walking boots needed repair, location of good restaurants on the way, forex locations etc; and also when I proposed going to a place not on my itinerary and not identified until the day I arrived. He talked to locals, got directions and the change of itinerary went without a hitch. The vehicle was in good working order and caused no problems.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Just perfect! An amazing guide!!!
What a fantastic experience.
Frank is the best guide I ever travelled with. He does Everything for his clients just to give them a full experience.
He had a lot of knowledge about the plants and the animals, very nice.
Thanks for the life experience!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experiences
My family and I had a fantastic safari experience in Uganda with Yaneta Safaris . Our guide William was exceptional with an uncanny ability to spot all kinds of exotic wildlife not easily discernible to the untrained eye. He was a truly knowledgeable and patient guide who adjusted our schedule to suite our needs and maximize our experience in Queen Elizabeth National Park And we had a chance to trek the gorillas which was so amazing experience full of fun to my family I had traveled with in the beatiful forest if Bwind impenetrable forest the murchision falls was a great one to and yes we did see the big 5 on our game drive in the parks.The whole trip was a truly memorable experience from start to finish and Yaneta Safaris made it possible through their professional delivery of this product with no surprises. Thanks to the Yaneta Safaris team for making this such a wonderful trip and we highly recommend Yaneta Safaris to anyone planing to visit Uganda for a Safaris or vacation holidays.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An outstanding itinerary and personal attention
StarMount Safaris arranged a superior safari for my husband and me. The itinerary allowed us to do so much and see so many sights. Each lodge had its own personality, and all were a pleasure to stay in. Ronnie was simply an outstanding guide. By the time we got home, we were supremely and happily exhausted. :) :)
Thank you StarMount Safaris for an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 Weeks of adventuring throughout Namibia
My 21 year old son and I took a trip to Namibia. Our booking agent in Capetown organised a 3 week trip with Blue Crane Safaris. We travelled from Windhoek, southeast through the Kalahari, across to the Atlantic coast. We had a rest in Swakopmund then headed up the Skeleton coast for a few days before heading northwest through Palmwag to Etosha and then back to Windhoek. Generally I am not one for guided tours and kind of ended up on this one by accident, which makes the positive review even more meaningful. I prefer down and dirty, gritty and wild. Well we got 5 star all the way. Our trip included camping and hotel accommodation, all meals and the best team (guide and assistant) I've ever met. Everything we needed was provided for and our travel team were the most knowledgeable, professional, friendly and fun couple of guys we could have had the pleasure to travel with. We say wild desert elephants, black rhinos, lions, hyenas, giraffes and all the other things we wanted. Magusto (our guide) was one of the most knowledgeable people I've met in my life with a comprehensive knowledge of local geography, geology, botany, zoology, culture, ethnography...pretty well an encyclopaedic knowledge of Namibia (and beyond). Dave ( Magusto's off sider) was the friendliest, funniest and most helpful person you could ever wish for. Always on hand when needed and never a complaint or sour word in the entire 3 weeks. I will remember this trip as long as I live and if I get back to Namibia (highly likely and that largely because of my positive experience with these guys) I will definitely book through Blue Crane Safaris. 6 stars out of 5!!!
Thanks again for everything!!!
PS Man these guys are good!!! :)
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic, very personalized service, that blew our expectations out of the water
Alym was a blessing to find! We looked into 3 other tour providers, and when we first talked with Alym, there was no other choice. We told him our wish list was to go to Victoria Falls, Chobe and the Okavango Delta, then Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and a drive to Nairobi. He asked questions, and learned about the 4 in our group, then set our trip up to fit us. Then we decided we wanted a couple of changes... No problem! He modified our 17 days to exactly to our needs. He and his team nailed it! Our Accommodations were perfect for our budget, and the drivers we had were extremely courteous. Osea had so much information to share in Tanzania. He spotted every kind of animal like magic. In spending 7 days with him, we made a life long friend. In Kenya our driver Steven was so much fun, and worked so hard to make sure out trip ended an a high note. He too had the knowledge of the animals, and so much more. From the moment we walked into the customs at Victoria Falls, to the goodbye at Nairobi airport, there was never a moments concern of safety, direction, or plan. We had a day to ourselves in Arusha, and all other days with our guides were fun filled and comfortable. The vehicles were nice to travel in, and we were confident in our drivers to get to our destinations safely. We believed our trip would be memorable, but we had no idea of the high level of service and personal attention we would receive. I look forward to the chance to return to Africa, and see so much more.
The safari was one of our best experiences yet, we enjoyed every minute of it!
The sightings exceeded our expectations. We were fortunate to see the migration of the zebra. We had wonderful weather. The camping facilities were comfortable and the staff was very friendly and well informed. Everything was well organized. The food was exceptionally good. We were also impressed with our guide's driving skills as the roads in Botswana can be of a challenge. Every day was very special and we became good friends. We will treasure all our memories of this most unforgettable holiday!
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Trip Ever
Saso Uganda Safaris was our tour operator for my husband and my first Safari in Rwanda. We had the best experience and the best trip of our lives. We knew Rwanda was the place to be, but this was above all expectations.
The place is magical, but what makes a good trip is who you deal with, and this company was so professional from the beginning to the end. Always there to answer all our questions, very friendly, suggesting what they think is best for us, and making us feel comfortable through the whole process. Our guide was fantastic, the food was good everywhere we went and the lodges were even better than we expected.
Welldone Saso!!
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience in Botswana
Rose has organized for us a "twin" safari stay in the Okavango delta combining a water safari location in the Belmond eagle Island lodge very interesting for getting close by boat to crocs, elephants, hippos (even very close to those guys), impalas and all sorts of birds and a land safari location in the Belmond Khwai river lodge which is really fantastic (if you go ask for a guide named Obie, he is the best!) here you'll find a lot of games and a very nice staff, good food, good wine and nice rooms.. the place to go!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic tour with Hamza!
Our guide with Tima Tours was Hamza Mzee and he was just fantastic! He showed us Stone Town and took us to the evening market. We toured the spice farm which was so fascinating! And he took us to the roof of the hotel for best sunset view - really fun! Hamza was completely professional, informative and friendly. I would highly recommend him!!! And we still keep in touch - Tima Tours has a treasure in Hamza Mzee!