CH
Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgetable memory
My friend and I spent one unforgettable week with Abu from Longway Expedition in the central and north Serengeti last August. I was expecting a lot from this Safari and all my expectations were filled. Everyday has its own surprises and memorable moments. the landscapes were astonishing and the wildlife thriving. Abu made sure that we were the first on the go and the last back at the camp everyday to enjoy the most of our days. Abu is a very kind, interesting and knowledgeable person who has been trying very hard to give us unforgettable memories and we are grateful to him. Thanks to him we saw the migration, did a walking tour and enjoyed incredible views and moments on the vast plains of the Serengeti
I strongly recommend anyone willing to go on a safari to travel with Longway expedition. Ann will make sure to support you on your travel planning while you are abroad and reveals to be of great help. And for those of you who have enough time, they are also offering trips to the Lushoto area which is astonishingly beautiful.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience!
I booked through Intrepid, but as this was a short tour a local guide was hired. A great choice! Thanks Hannington for sharing your extensive knowledge on Uganda and all the wildlife, for keeping us informed of the itinerary for the next day, for getting us safely to each destination and for ensuring we were well prepared for our gorilla trek. The trip was well organized and seamless, allowing us to just focus on enjoying the wildlife, the culture and of course the gorillas. A trip of a lifetime I won't ever forget!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant Holiday from Start to Finish
Our dream trip to Africa was perfectly orchestrated by the knowledgeable and dedicated staff at Wayfairer. Every suggestion was spot on! The accommodations were fantastic and exceeded expectation. We did not encounter any problems throughout our entire stay. We wholeheartedly recommend Wayfairer travel and look forward to booking with them again.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari of a lifetime!
We had the most amazing safari experience. Our guides Abubakar Chotara and Ibrahim Swalehe were experts on everything from the animals, to the roads, to the driving, to the people. We consider ourselves extremely lucky to have had their experience in choosing the parks we visited and the timing of the excursions each day - we literally saw thousands of animals!!! We were so close to a lion sleeping in a tree that we could have reached out of the truck and pulled his tail! I highly recommend this "6 Day Adventure Tanzania" safari which covered Tarangire park, Serengeti park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara park.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best experience ever!
I spent almost 3 months in Africa and thankfully met Octav and Freddy from Incredible Africa Adventures during my stay. They planned for me a wonderful safari to Tarangire National Park and also a day trip to the Materuni Waterfall with a coffee tour and a visit to the Chemka Hot Spring. I also stayed at their wonderful hostel in Moshi. Thanks to them I had wonderful trips and made the best experience in Africa.
I absolutely can recommend you to stay and plan your trip in Africa with them. They are open minded, funny and friendly hosts and plan for you everything you need and wish for. I am happy to call them my friends now and hope to visit them soon again.
Asante sana rafikis!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Walking Stick Tours is a 5 Star operation!
Our recent experience with Walking Stick Safari Tours in August 2019, was absolutely amazing! The owner, Philemon is simply the best there is! We stayed in lovely tents with a toilet/shower area at the back that was very comfortable. We did the "Best Of Botswana" Tour for 6 days and saw lots of the beautiful Okavango Delta and its animals. . We travelled mostly by a safari vehicle, which was bumpy and long at times, but lead by a knowledgeable guide and amazing driver. We also had two days in a remote area that we reached by a mokoro, or flat bottom boat. It was magical. What an experience for a Canadian. Botswana is a lovely country!
The staff named Photos and Gift and others were absolutely amazing. The food was super delicious and always served with kindness and care as they prepared it by hand over a fire daily. The settings for all of the camping spots were super amazing. We actually camped with elephants just walking by behind out tents. We could hear the frogs sing at night as we faced a river teeming with life. And through it all we felt safe and well taken care of by Philemon and his crew. We had lots of wildlife drives by safari vehicle, mokoro/boat cruises, and even a couple of guided walks. The staff is wonderful, from the cooks to the support staff. They are polite, hard-working, honest, and hospitable. The character of Botswanan people is incredible!
I am a world traveller, and can honestly say, it was the best holiday I ever had! We saw lots of animals in a variety of settings and was able to get to know the warm staff. It was everything I hoped for and much more. I strongly encourage you to go on one of Philemon's tours, he will give you a trip of a lifetime!
In fact, we had such an awesome trip that we want to book another trip in the years to come! Sending warm wishes out to Philemon and Photos and staff on a job well done!!!
GR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amboseli national park
Generally the safari was a great idea thanks to my wife who reserched about it.On landing we were recieved well and the briefing was done clearly
We were introduced to our guide who was ever checking on us.Amboseli is a great national park
Grat views of mt kilimanjaro and huge elephants actually the biggest in africa walking in groups of 50-100.the game drive on the cruiser jeep was awsome i cannot forget to mention with great view of sundowner. The only issue was the dusty road which needs maintanance otherwise would have been a 5* review.
Thank you Jane we really apprecited the service
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing 10 day Uganda wildlife experience
This trip was flawlessly organised by Jesse Tom who designed an itinerary to maximise our viewing/photographic opportunities. All queries were quickly and effectively dealt with by rapid response e-mails. All accommodations were excellent and food both plentiful and enjoyable. We were desperate to see Gorillas and Chimpanzees ( like the majority of visitors to this beautiful country ) but as birders really wanted to see/photograoh Shoebill and African Finfoot. Not only did we succeed with these main targets but also thoroughly enjoyed experiences with lions, leopard,elephant,hiipo etc and had fantastic views of different kingfishers,bee-eaters,raptors and a host of others. The national parks we visited, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth,Bwindi and Lake Mburo all lived up to and far exceeded all expectations. Special mention must be made of our driver/guide SULA. At no time did we feel in any danger despite the sometimes crazy traffic involving hundreds of "border-borders" ( motorbikes) and road conditions. Sula has extremely keen eyesight and was really helpful in finding many birds/mammals. However, probably Sula's greatest asset is the fact that he knows EVERYONE in Uganda and his contacts always ensured we had the most up-to-date information for any particular target. Also, he was great company who we now truly regard as a friend
Essentially,if you are planning a trip to Uganda I cannot recommend Lifetime Experiences too highly. Use them and ask for Sula if he is available, I guarantee that you will NOT be disappointed.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
What a great experience! I signed up last minute the day before and wasn't sure what to expect. Fortunately, I was blown away! The staff were friendly and informative, the vehicle was comfortable, the lodging was top notch, and the food was excellent. In terms of the safari itself, it was like a dream come true. We saw over 40 species, with the highlights including seeing elephants, giraffes, lions, and hippos up close. The two day one night tour was perfect for seeing lots in a small amount of time. I would recommend TaraLight Safari Tours to anybody!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari with Moriti Private Safaris
We just returned from an absolutely amazing and memorable Safari with Shaun at Moriti Private Safaris. We saw the Big 5 in both Kruger National Park and the Klaserie Private Reserve along with many, many other animals, including the very rare Sable Antelope and wild dogs at Kruger. On several safari drives, Shaun proved himself to be an incredible and thoroughly knowledgeable tracker. He was able to track and find a leopard and several lions to find us the perfect viewing angles while other safari guides struggled for a sighting. The accommodations at both Kruger Park Lodge and Nyeleti at Klaserie Private Reserve were fantastic. At the Kruger Lodge, we saw Hippo, Nyala, and Impala practically in our back yard. At the Klaserie Nyeleti guest house, we were surrounded by Klipspringers, Warthogs, Nyala, Impala, Kudu, and Baboons on the grounds. We also saw a Leopard they liked to call Princess stroll by us at night while we were sitting by the campfire. All the while, we were confident that we were safe both inside camp and while on safari because of Shaun’s incredible knowledge of the animals and their behavior. Shaun additionally arranged for a wonderful close-up with the elephants at the elephant encounter.
We also had an amazing personal chef throughout our stay. Chef Lindsay prepared outstanding gourmet meals along with safari lunch and breakfast packs so we could maximize our time in the bush with the animals. We also had an authentic and delicious South African Braai (barbecue) cooked by Shaun and Lindsay. At the Klaserie Private Reserve, we enjoyed the company of Shaun’s fantastic tracker, Vusi, who assisted in finding animals on the morning and evening safari drives. We spotted dozens of animals and even did a safari walk to see the Rhino up close.
Just about every time we suggested an animal we were interested in seeing, Shaun was able to track and find the animal on the safari drive. Though you cannot guarantee to see the animals that you want as they are living in the wild and on the roam for food, we were so fortunate with Shaun’s amazing skills and a bit of luck to see an amazing amount. I was amazed to learn that part of the tracking is watching and listening to the other animals around who are good tattletales of the hunters such as the leopard and lions by using specific sounds and by the way they will act in an unusual way and stare in the direction of the danger. The evening sundowners, where Shaun would take us to the perfect place to relax, have snacks, and watch the sunset in the South African bush, were also amazing.
I highly recommend to anyone considering a trip to South Africa to book a safari with Moriti Private Safaris. I travel extensively and have been to 6 of the 7 continents and can honestly say that this was most definitely the most amazing and memorable experiences of a lifetime.