35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
2 day birdwatching trip from Nairobi to Naivasha.
On a business trip to Nairobi I had a 2 day midweek break, and I requested a car and driver to spend the time in Naivasha birdwatching and visiting places i used to go as a child.
Erick came with his comfortable Rav 4 and we spent 2 excellent days pottering around Nairobi and Naivasha. Erick was excellent company and good fun to spend time with. Nothing was too much trouble - from locating my old primary school in Nairobi from 35 years ago, to 6.15 rises to go on a hunt for vultures in Hells Gate, to locating medication for my unexpected migraine. It was like travelling with a friend. However he was also sensitive to those times when i needed to have some privacy or time with others. He is also very knowledgeable about bird life, the areas we visited and Kenyan life in general. I really enjoyed my time and i would book with him again. Indeed, even if i didn't have time to go on a trip, I would probably still seek him out for a catch-up beer if i was in Nairobi again! Thanks Erick.
DE
35-50 years of age
Have been there 05+06. + Nice park+wildlife,Accomodation. - rather busy park
Wildlife,Accomodation and transportation very good. Unfortunately the park is rather busy with quite a lot of visitors that is why you don't really feel like in the wilderness. But it is not yet mass tourism.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent price/quality ratio and excellent organization and staff availability
The service was very good, high quality accommodation and campsites. Thanks to our guide that in addition to being professional and kind has provided us a lot of information. I definitely recommend Savannah Explorers for both itineraries and the excellent price/quality ratio.
35-50 years of age
Review about Spioenkop Game Reserve by Colin Summersgill
Varied game in a fairly small park, can include white rhino, eland & kudu.
This is a beautiful reserve with thorn veld and a large expanse of water. The north bank of the lake is also interesting with the Spioenkop mountain dominating the park.
The north bank certainly allows a better vibe as it is more remote and has less visitors.
Birding can be good with some bushveld specials. Summer can be exceptional with the variety of cuckoos a highlight.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Off to Africa Again
We have done many safari’s to Africa and India but in 2010 decided to look for a small independent travel agent instead of one of the large operators – we chose The Luxury Safari Company!
We have now done safari’s and holidays to Kenya, Botswana, Tanzania, Zanzibar and Mozambique all with Rose. Her knowledge of Africa is second to none – what she doesn’t know isn’t worth knowing!
Her organisational skills are excellent and she always comes up with an answer for what sometimes looks impossible!
We are off to Africa again in March to celebrate our Golden Wedding Anniversary all with Rose’s help! The trip sounds amazing and we can’t wait!!
Rose seems to know instinctively what we like or don’t like and with a few little extra touches along the way that’s what makes it so special, she definitely speaks our language!
35-50 years of age
Review about Ithala Game Reserve by Colin Summersgill
A large park with different game across the very varied habitat.
Scenery is immense with the park dropping from 1450 masl at the mountain tops to 340 m where the Pongola River leaves the park. Habitats include thornveld, grasslands, river valley bush and cliffs.
You can virtually get lost in your own little valleys looking for wildlife. Some roads are sealed, but given the nature of the terrain this does make life easier.
Birding is excellent, the varied habitat and altitude allowing a large variety of species to make the park their home.
35-50 years of age
Review about Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve by Colin Summersgill
Easy game viewing with a good spread of species, many of which are easily seen.
Depending on season the scenery can vary from lush in summer to stark in winter, especially in Imfolozi. This does however have it's own beauty.
Hluhluwe can be fairly busy from a tourist point of view as the game viewing is easier. Imfolozi certainly has a wilder, more bush vibe feeling.
Birding is great across the park, with a distinct change in habitat from Imfolozi in the south and going north to Hluhluwe. Hluhluwe presents higher species numbers, but Imfolozi can very often be better for raptors.
35-50 years of age
Review about Mkhuze Game Reserve by Colin Summersgill
Wildlife does not include all of the big five, but can be good for Black Rhino and especially good for Nyala.
This is a beautiful reserve with incredibly varying habitats, ranging from open savanna to sand forest to fever & fig forest. An added bonus is Nsumu Pan with it's hippos and fever tree-lined shore.
The bush vibe is good, you can really feel that you are out in the bush and away from it all, but can be quite busy at times.
This has to be one of the better birding spots in South Africa, with too many specials to list. This is mostly as a result of the incredible variation in habitats coupled to the warm sub-tropical climate.
35-50 years of age
Review about Addo Elephant National Park by Colin Summersgill
Wildlife viewing can be good, with guaranteed viewing of elephant, often very close.
This is a beautiful park and the increased size includes some very scenic areas.
Parts of the park have good bush vibe, but it can be very busy at peak times.
Birding is good, with the a few biomes converging within the park, e.g. it is possible to see Cape, Red-eyed and Dark-capped Bulbuls in the park on the same day.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A hidden gem within many a rogue Travel agent
My boyfriend and I have always wanted to go to Africa (specifically Kenya) however as it was our first time we did not know where to go and found that many agents out there are just out to get your money as soon as possible and show little interest in making it the once In a life time experience it should be. They also always seemed to fail to understand what we wanted which my boyfriend found particularly frustrating. At The Luxury Safari Company you get professional advice from people who live Africa in every way and are completely passionate about making your trip as amazing as possible.
Rose led us through all the options explaining the pros and cons of each place. Her knowledge of the lodges is quite remarkable and we therefore completely trusted her to put together an unforgettable and unique itinerary. Rose did not let us down and gave us a holiday which we will not only never forget but also probably never beat. One thing I dont doubt is that if anybody can beat it it will be the team at The Luxury Safari Company. We are both so greatful to all the team for such a memorable experience and we cant wait to call you again and book our next holiday.