This Operator Reviews
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| Client: | Carol and Susan Lawson - from United States |
| Trip: | currently unavailable |
| Rating: |  rating 5/5 |
| Comment: | Our trip was incredible! With Neil as our guide and Doug as the chef providing fantastic meals, all of our needs were met down to the last detail including my specific request to see as few bi-peds as possible. Neil's expertise, professionalism and enthusiasm were profound. His ability to understand the animals, where they were going, or wanted to go, and how to position us enabled us to have the most wonderful sightings and to witness fantastic animal interactions. He also shared his depth of knowledge of tracks and the glorious bird life of the Kruger. We loved it all and wished it didn't have to end. Thank-you |
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| Client: | Richard E. Triemer, - from United States |
| Trip: | Classic Kruger National Park Safari |
| Rating: | rating 5/5 |
| Comment: | The safari operator provided all we had hoped for and more. From the very first moment we were treated as special guests. The transport and accommodations were all first class, but what made the trip really special was the knowledge and expertise of Neil, our guide and leader. His knowledge of animal behavior and his interest in transmitting that knowledge to us was marvelous and made seeing each of the individual species extra special. I also cannot end without thanking Doug, our chef, for providing marvelous cuisine in the bush. I can recommend this operator without reservation, and if we do get the chance to return to Africa, we will certainly use their services again. Thanks for a great safari! |
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| Client: | Donna Hart - from United Kingdom |
| Trip: | currently unavailable |
| Rating: | rating 5/5 |
| Comment: | Our recent tented Safari exceeded all of our parties expectations. We were picked up from the airport by Doug (our fantastic cook) and were taken to 5th Ave Guest House, which was exceptionally comfortable and very friendly. From there we drove to Blyde River Canyon were the operator had arranged a night accommodation as to our request. The following day we drove onto the Kruger National Park, where we meet Neil and started our safari. Neil was an amazing guide, he answered endless questions and his knowledge was exceptional. The whole crew are very friendly and they looked after us very well. Our whole party thoroughly enjoyed the Safari and we only wished that we had booked for longer. They come with our highest recommendation and we hope that some day we may be able to do another safari with them. |
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| Client: | Rakhee Solanki - from United Kingdom |
| Trip: | currently unavailable |
| Rating: | rating 5/5 |
| Comment: | Thank you for your initial information about this tour operator. As you are aware we have just come back from a 14 day safari in the kruger....in one word it was.....SPECTACULAR. The Safari exceeded our expectaions by far. It was a once in a lifetime experience. My husband and I were overwhelmed at not only seeing the wildlife but understanding the animals. Neil our guide provided us with a proper interpretation of the wildlife, how the animals behave socially and how they live. We learnt how to track animal by using our sensnes. The trip was very well organised from being picked up from J'burg airport to being dropped off before returning to UK. The standard of accommodation was great and varied from chalets to tents to guest houses. And the food Doug prepared was just mouth watering. All in all we could not expect much more. Thanks to Neil and Doug for simply a great holiday regards Rakhee Bristol UK |
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| Client: | John & Norelle Williamson - from Australia |
| Trip: | currently unavailable |
| Rating: | rating 5/5 |
| Comment: | 5 day Private Luxury Safari We were a little apprehensive choosing a Safari via the Internet , having never been to Africa or on a safari ! Any fears were quickly dispelled when Neil collected us from the airport & took us to 5th Avenue Guest House. The hospitality of Doug , Erica & all the staff at 5th Ave. was first class, as was the food. The safari was excellent & we saw a large number of birds & animals ( some very up close and personal ! ) despite difficult viewing conditions (very long grass & ample surface water ). Neil & his assistant Craig showed great knowledge and love of the Kruger and its inhabitants. Our 2 Camps, safari vehicles , the food ( thanks Craig ) and the service were first class. Nothing was a trouble. We can thoroughly necommend this safari and tour operator as a great introduction to Africa. John & Norelle Williamson, Australia. |
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| Client: | Mats Lindgren - from Sweden |
| Trip: | currently unavailable |
| Rating: | rating 5/5 |
| Comment: | We are more than satisfied with our Safari trip. Everything was well organized, the guide was excellent. He took care of us in the best way and he knew everything about animals, birds and flowers. He also knew where to find all these. We can really recomend this Safari. Best regards Mats Lindgren |
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| Client: | Mike and Irene Snelling - from United Kingdom |
| Trip: | Classic Kruger National Park Safari |
| Rating: | rating 5/5 |
| Comment: | We thoroughly enjoyed our safari.We were looked after very well from the moment we arrived in Johannesburg. The accommodation and food were very good throughout our trip. Kruger was beautiful and impressive and we would very much have liked to stay longer. Neil and Doug were very good company and organised everything very well. Shimuwini was a beautiful place and very atmospheric (with the background of Hippo grunts and the male lion roaring and the Spotted Hyena calling near the camp each night).Talamati was also a great place to stay.There was a profusion of animals, birds, butterflies and even fish and reptiles and Neil made sure we were able to enjoy them in comfort. |
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| Client: | Jane & Robert - from United Kingdom |
| Trip: | currently unavailable |
| Rating: | rating 5/5 |
| Comment: | The safari was our first visit to South Africa and because of this safari company it will not be the last. South African people are the warmest and most welcoming people. We had enormous amounts of fun during the safari. We spent most of our time getting excited about tracking wildlife on the many game drives, learning about the eco-system, symbiosis, sitting in the hide watching baby baboons playing (when we should have been having a siesta) or monitoring water levels after an amazing overnight storm which afforded us the benefit of seeing the dry N'waswitsontso River bed turn into a raging 6 meter deep river of cascading rapids and providing a very therapeutic water feature. We spotted so much wildlife and saw so many superb sunrises and sunsets it is difficult to choose the best bits. The herd of elephants with a baby was brilliant (along with a few warning trumpets & ear flaps from a protective bull), but we have to choose tracking the pair of mating lions from one road to another road several kilometres away, knowing they were in the vicinity because of the jackals hovering, the monkeys screaming warning calls and those running buffalo tracks. Actually finding them slinking casually across the road with the rest of the pride (1 male, 4 females & 9 cubs) was utterly amazing. Listening to the lions calling to each other and getting a thousand yard stare and warning growl from one lioness made us really feel & appreciate the absolute wild and raw beauty, which typifies the Kruger. Finding the pride was completely down to Neil and his ability to track the game, read the signs and predict their behaviour. We were expecting very basic catering on the safari. We were in for a big surprise! Doug, you are a top class chef. We were most impressed with the rest areas in the Kruger and pleasantly surprised to find very clean eco-friendly toilet facilities, which you would be hard pressed to find anywhere in the world, let alone the middle of the bush. We would highly recommend them as being excellent value for money and very professionally run. |
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| Client: | Ingun Laupet - from Norway |
| Trip: | Classic Kruger National Park Safari |
| Rating: | rating 5/5 |
| Comment: | We had a great time in the Kruger! They had booked us into excellent accomodation, and when our plans had to be changed due to heavy rainfall, flooded camps and closed roads, Neil found great replacement accomodations. When it came to animals and wildlife we saw more than we expected, and Neil's knowledge of animal behaviour and the bush in general made it an unforgettable experience. We had an adventure-filled high luxury holiday, unmatched in the life of these two backpackers. :) |
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| Client: | Ian and Rachel Cameron - from Canada |
| Trip: | currently unavailable |
| Rating: | rating 5/5 |
| Comment: | Certainly the highlight of our trip to SA was our safari. Choosing a company and guide only through an internet search felt a bit risky at the time, but we can report that we were completely satisfied. All services were delivered as represented and in a most professional manner. While we have no previous experience to compare to - we feel that we must have had the best guide in all of S.A.! Neil is passionate about his country, the Kruger and his job and of course that is demonstrated in the course of his interaction with his clients. We have no doubt that our animal sightings were enabled and enhanced by his skillful knowledge and tracking - and we were able to see both lion and leopard kills - along with some other unique sightings. All in all, a wonderful experience with memories to last a lifetime. Congratulations to the tourism industry of South Africa for promoting and delivering such quality products.. |
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| Client: | Mag. Dr. Eva - Maria Gergely - from Austria |
| Trip: | currently unavailable |
| Rating: | rating 5/5 |
| Comment: | To put it in a nutshell: we had an excellent five star safari. organisation was done in a very very professional way. As our first contact was quite late - I think round August 20th - we were happy to get a wonderful tour like this. We were given all details concerning medication, weather conditions and extra equipment needed. we were asked about special wishes concerning food and known allergies. Neil´s knowledge on the safari was excellent and we had wonderful conversations at night. Aminals and plants were great. We went 15 hours on foot and the guides were very careful and professional too. As a biologist I liked the walks very much but also the hours in the car were very interesting. Doug´s cooking was delicious and never the same. So it was also an adventure what we got for the meals we never ate before (very good traditional food). the camps (talamati, boulders, shimuweni) were wonderful, quiet and scenic. It was a wonderful experience shared with wonderful people in a great area, the famous Kruger NP. I told it to many friends and also we want to come back again. |
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| Client: | Michele John - from Australia |
| Trip: | Classic Kruger National Park Safari |
| Rating: | rating 5/5 |
| Comment: | When I think of Safaris in South Africa I think of this one. I wont be able to try another operator for fear it cant live up to my expectations having just completed the 'Classic' 5 day Kruger National Park Safari. From the knowledge and commitment of the Tour operator, to the excellent accommodation sites chosen, the fantastic Chef created meals to the wonderful itinerary planned ..... the 'Big 5' were only one part of a truly enjoyable and memorable experience!" Michele John Perth, Western Australia. |
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| Client: | (name with-held) - from United Kingdom |
| Trip: | currently unavailable |
| Rating: | rating 5/5 |
| Comment: | My boyfriend and I went on safari with this company after finding them on the net. It's always difficult to buy over the internet and even harder when you are from another hemisphere, but all of my long questioning emails were answered patiently and in detail from Neil - the owner himself! So, we chose his organisation over many others, and settled for a 5 day luxury safari. And boy was it luxury compared with my backpacking / camping days - my boyfriend and I shared a 2 bed 2 bath lodge, while our guide Neil and our chef Doug shared another one! When it comes to food, I am Ms Unadventurous, but I loved the traditional food that Doug made - and believe me, Doug can cook up a storm! The safari itself was superb - Neil and Doug's knowledge and passion of the bush really rubbed off on us. And they spent just as much time with me on the small things (flora, dung beetles...) as they did with my boyfriend on the big 5. And if we saw one cat, we saw 100! But it's not just the spotting of the animals - it's the whole set up that Neil explains so well - we really understood what the animals were doing and why... He really knows his stuff. And most importantly, if you are going to be cooped up in a car with 2 South Africans for 12 hours a day - you couldn't do better than these two! |
