Reviews

Most Inspirational Moment

Moments. Coming across a large pack of wild dogs in Kruger, whales and dolphins in Mozambique, realising just how fast an ostrich can run. Graskop gorge for an educationshort walk in a forest environment.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Andrew was brilliant, patient and organised, everything we needed. Good humoured and took us to some great locations, bars and restaurants. Sopeto his assistant was the man for driving, cooking, moving luggage and doing everything else asked of him with a huge smile and incredibly relaxed attitude. Chris, the driver we had in Kruger for 3 days gets a special mention. Knowledgeable and possessing inredible vision. How do these guys spot so much in the bush?

Advice for Potential Travellers

Incredible trip. So much to see and do listing it is impossible. Do yourself a huge favour and book. Whatever you think the tip bill will be, double it. SA has a strong tipping culture. Having said that, eating out is not expensive and mastercard is not accepted in Mozambique.

Most Inspirational Moment

Yes the big animals we saw, but also some of the smaller ones. Seeing a Pied Kingfisher hovering before it dived to catch its breakfast! Being in the ocean off Mozambique when a pod of bottle nosed dolphins swam up to the group, swam around us, some of them swimming belly up past us. Seeing dwarf mongoose sunning themselves on a tree stump, warming up in the early morning sun. Hearing lions calling in the night, hyenas “yipping” to each other, the rumble of elephants, in a herd, talking to each other. So many different experiences, for all the senses. Magical.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Andrew and Trimore were excellent. Friendly, knowledgeable, attentive and good fun. Willing to listen to the group, in an effort to see specific animals on the safaris. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you both for making our trip such a great one.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Just do it. You will not regret it. Early morning starts felt chilly, so do add extra layers, windproof top, hat, to feel more comfortable.

Most Inspirational Moment

Many great moments throughout the tour (game drives especially). Most inspiring moment was snorkelling with the dolphins at Ponta Do Ouro as I have never done this before. I am quite a nervous ocean swimmer so this was big for me. From launching the boat, cutting through the surf to get out to the deep blue, finding the dolphins and watching them play, to getting into the water with them.... the whole experience was awesome. Dolphin Encounters is an exceptionally professional and respectful organisation doing really important work. We witnessed quite a few wildlife "stories"including rhinos chasing off 2 cheetahs and a pride of lions returning to a buffalo kill and the scavengers trying to sneak a meal. Able to watch the scenes for up to an hour.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Andrew and Paul were great throughout the tour working very hard behind the scenes to make the tour a great experience for us

Advice for Potential Travellers

This is a great and varied tour and would highly recommend it. However I would add two caveats to that:- 1. Travellers should be aware that the sea at Ponta Do Ouro is quite rough with huge breakers and a large swell once out in the deep blue. You need to be quite fit to anchor yourself into the boat via your feet and to be strong enough to hold onto the edge of the boat (rib Boat) as you cut through the breakers and swell. 2. The game drive vehicles are 9 seater long base trucks (3 x3).We found we were incredibly cramped with virtually no room for daypacks. If we had been 10 then they would have to have used an additional truck. We did ask for an additional truck and to pay any extra cost but it was not forthcoming.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Both were excellent leaders