RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Etosha National Park by Sergey Saveliev
We were lucky to see all the animals possible: lions, rhinoceroses, elephants, weldebeests, cheetahs, springboks, lot af different antelopes and birds, jackals etc.
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Damaraland by Sergey Saveliev
First time in our lives we met and spoke with authentic local tribes (herero people, damara people and the himba). We had an opportunity to buy something very african from them, some items made with their own hands and by doing so support their communities.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Mark
Everything was perfect.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
All round amazing natural beauty with excellent varied itenary arranged by Vayeni.
The weather was lovely throughout.
Victoria Falls is amazing with lots to do around the area.
We had 3 different but all amazing lodges with the food excellent at each place. Everyone was so friendly and our guides were particularly knowledgeable and attentive to the many kids questions!
Mel at Vayeni arranged a beautiful itenary from start to finish - walking with elephants, close encounter with a hippo, all bush drives including night and Victoria Falls being the highlights.
Thanks you!
US
A self-guided historical tour of Addis Ababa, Lalibela and Gondar.
My husband and I arrived in Addis Ababa Airport at 3:30 am. The concierge at the Zeist Lodge had promised that their driver would meet us there. We were very happy to see him waiting for us at that inconvenient hour.
The Zeist Lodge, a garden oasis of beautiful art and delicious food, was a wonderful choice for our first day in Ethiopia.
We had less than a week to spend, so the next day we were off to Gondar. This historical city has been called the "Camelot of Africa". Our guide described past glories of Kings and Queens and showed us the the European influences on the castles and local architecture.
Debre Berhan Selassie Church is Ethiopia's version of the Sistine Chapel, where painted wide-eyed angels hover on the ceiling and the walls are painted with scenes from the life of Christ, Mary, the saints and martyrs. Afterwards we stopped at a nearby cafe for some Ethiopian coffee, deliciously roasted in the open air.
In the evening we walked from our centrally located hotel (Lodge du Chateau) to the Four Sisters Restaurant, where we enjoyed a delicious buffet with Rift Valley Merlot (a local wine) and, of course, Ethiopian coffee.
The next morning our driver brought his niece and nephews along to drop them off at school. They were 5, 6 and 7 years old, and they got a chance to practice their English with us. Their English was so much better than my Amarhic.
Next it was off to Lalibela, a center of pilgrimage for Ethiopian Orthodox Christians. The town is famous for its rock-cut monolithic churches. We toured Bet Madhane Alemm and the cross-shaped Church of St. George (Bete Giyorgis) where many white-veiled pilgrims generously shared their holy space with us.
At our room at the Top Twelve Hotel, we enjoyed the spectacular view of the valley below. Lalibela is 2,500 meters (8,200 ft) above sea level. As a sailplane pilot, I guessed that the area would be great for ridge soaring.
That evening we dined at the Ben Abeba restaurant, a Scottish-Ethiopian place whose unique, open air construction on a cliff's edge offered yet another mind bendingly spectacular view.
On our last night in Ethiopia, (in Addis Ababa) we visited Yod Abyssinia, where we had some traditional Ethiopian food (meat and vegetarian platters) and enjoyed a show that showed local history via dance. Visitors were invited to dance too, which the kids in the audience really loved.
One week was definitely not enough. On our next visit, I'd like to get to Axum to learn more about Ethiopia's history and visit the Bale Mountains National Park. But this was a great introduction.
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
unforgettable adventure
We had a safari for the first time ever and we didn't expect that it would be so much fascinating. The tour was very well organized (thanks a lot to ChameleonSafaris and our guide) and we managed to see the whole country for one week. We saw three absolutely different regions: see shore (Swakopmund), desert (Namib and Sossusvlei) and savanna (Etosha National park). It's not enough, of course, to enjoy every spot properly, but if you're limited in time it is the best choice. We were lucky to see all animals possible in Etosha, climbed the dune in Sossusvlei, did shopping in Swakopmund and lot more. The lodges where we stayed were amazing, we would spend a week in each of them. Very cozy and comfortable with excellent views from the windows to bushes and sunset, wild animals in the close vicinity to lodges (springboks, wildebeests, lots of birds etc). In Namib desert was quite cold at nights and very windy (which is a rarity), but view of night sky with miriads of stars and milkyway are worth it. Overall it was unforgettable adventure which makes us wish to experience it more and more.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect
We stayed as a group of 12 at the Ilkeliani Camp in the Maasai Mara. I have stayed at these facilities multiple time. Everything was perfect from start to end. The staff went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect. From the lodging to the amazing food, as for a the safari drivers they were very knowledgeable of the wildlife and always did their best to get us the best views as possible. I would diffenately recommend this trip.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Together with Tailor Made Safaris we organized an unforgettable trip to beautiful places and nature!
After asking some information about a trip to South Africa, the destination and marketing specialists helped us to find the way throughout all the possibilities the region gives. They kept contact with us before and during our trip.
The self drive pack and book with information about our destinations were very usefull. With this formula, we could focus on our trip, which was very nice. The accomadations were very pleasant, with friendly hosts.
We recommand Tailor Made Safaris if you're planning a holiday trip to the north/east coast of South Africa!
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience, staff spent a great deal of time to ensure that our goals and needs were meet
We were impressed with the personal service we received during our total stay in Kenya. We had the same person from airport pickup, tours in the city and our safari in Masai Mara reserve. Tamasha staff also meet us on the way back and provided person tour of Nairobi prior to leaving. Our trip was well organised and staff was very knowledgeable making our trip very memorable. Our guide was determined to ensure we had a full safari experience. He was very knowledgeable of the reserve and the animals. We were also very impressed with the accommodation and the quality of the food. Beyond expectations.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Like a movie
We loved our guide Adam. Shemeji has a high servicelevel en we slept in beautiful lodges. Emma answered all our questions. We had a special journey. We saw so much animals. Beautiful nature. Like a movie. To come back again.