WILDLIFE & GAME PARKS SAFARI 16th July 2023
The trip was just fantastic!
Our guide Louis a walking encyclopaedia, and so capable not only as a guide, but cook, giving great care to detail which was exceptional.
You would think each day couldn't get better but each day a new and interesting experience seeing all the animals. Just wonderful. The accommodation excellent as were the guides and the food and its presentation very good.
THE TRIP WAS FABULOUS WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY
Kruger to Cape - May 2022
OUR NAMIBIA ADVENTURE - 2019
EAST AFRICA - 2019
The safari tour was wonderful meeting all our expectations John our guide was brilliant . He had an amazing knowledge of the wildlife which he was very happy to share with us . He was also very friendly and pleasant. He was most accommodating with everyone and did his utmost to satisfy everyone The accommodation that had been organised was on the whole excellent and couldn't be faulted.
EAST AFRICA - 2019
From day one I was impressed with Mashihambe. All the reviews I read were actually true from Jude's regular, informative emails to Ant's legendary culinary skills! The main attraction, Africa, in all its shades did not disappoint. The landscape, the wildlife, the trees, the people were wonderful and 26 days passed all too quickly. The tour was designed to experience different aspects of Southern Africa and every day brought new animals, new landscapes and new experiences. The accommodation was varied and always comfortable. From guest houses like home to unique resorts and cabins, everywhere we went we were met by smiling faces, soft beds and hot showers, no mean feat in the middle of the Kalahari, miles from anywhere! The focus being wildlife, we spent hardly any time in towns and had opportunities every day do go on long game drives looking for animals. I never tired of it! Ant has had long years of experience and could answer every curly question I threw at him. He has an unquenched enthusiasm for everything African and his love of it all was highly infectious! And when I left my passport in a safe and didn't notice for 3 days, he seemed to know everyone in Botswana to get it back to me safe and sound.
UNBELIEVABLE EXPERIENCE UGANDA
I travelled to Namibia with this company in August and was so impressed with all aspects of Masihambe Afrika I went back a few weeks later as they had a cancellation on their Uganda tour. There were just six of us and our awesome, knowledgeable guide, Ant. Part of this tour was camping (and putting up our own tents) in remote places with few if any other people around. Ant is a great cook and story teller and we loved sitting around the campfire sharing stories at night. Uganda exceeded my expectations. The gorilla trek just amazing as was the chimp trek. There are just 36 white rhino in Uganda and 34 in the reserve where we stayed and walked with them. The Nile river was clean and teaming with wildlife as was the delta. The people, especially the children, are friendly and happy. I would highly recommend Masihambe Afrika. Would not go to Africa with anyone else and have now booked my third trip with them to Botswana next year.
ACTION PACKED, EYE OPENING, VARYING, AWESOME EXPERIENCE, SURPASSED EXPECTATIONS!
Masihambe Afrika was well organised from The start.. This was our first trip to Africa travelling through South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. Ant Washford, our guide did a fantastic job of organising us all, sharing lots of knowledge about all the animals we encountered and using his culinary skills to keep us well fed. The varied accommodation was great. We would totally recommend booking with Masihambe Afrika.
SWITCHED ON IN AFRICA
From the time I first got in touch with Jude at Masihambe there was communication whenever I needed information and or even to tell her I had started my countdown at -6months. Then all the communication and help with the visas was great as we were going two weeks prior to the Safari. Once we were picked up by Anthony we were living the dream. All lodgings, camps, tours and excursions was taken care of. Every type of accommodation was a wow factor and all the time the question was asked “how did you find this place?" Excellent food whether in fabulous lodges or over wood fires (3 course meals!!!) and our needs attended to by friendly helpful staff, cooks, and guides? Our main guide through the trip was Anthony - amazing knowledgeable person in all things Africa from wildlife to flora and fauna, border diplomacy and crossing to head chef, looking after our group of eight between 60-75 year olds. Such a great sense of humour and stories to tell while round the camp fire. He and all the guides amazed us at their ability to spot game in long grass that none of us could see, to leopards and snakes up trees, so well camouflaged. Without the guides I am sure we would have missed half of the big five and the smaller creatures and birds that no-one knew of before the trip.
AMAZING IN ALL ASPECTS & BEST OF 6 SAFARI PARK VISITS I’VE HAD.
Having seen the Big 5 on our 1st day in Kruger, which was only the 2nd day of our 25 day tour, I’d have been quite happy to have gone home after that. Then I had so many more days when I kept saying, “I can go home now”. The animals we sighted and how close we got to them, was way beyond what I thought would be possible. Had I leant over out of the vehicle I could have patted a huge male lion as he walked by! All within the group were able to get within 10m of White Rhinos. My prime purpose for going, was to photograph the animals and birds, and I’ve returned with 3,000+ photos. I’m more than delighted with hundreds of these. Would I go again? - YES. Would I recommend this tour to others? – YES..
I HAD THE TIME OF MY LIFE IN NAMIBIA
We had a new adventure every day with a wonderful and very knowledgeable tour guide. It exceeded my expectations and loved the game drives which never disappointed. I would recommend Masihambe Afrika to anyone
TRIP OF A LIFETIME
I’m off to see the Gorillas and Chimps was my reply, it’s always been a dream of mine, so now is the time to tick another wish off my bucket list. What an amazing country, the scenery, the people, the animals, also to my surprise the wonderful assortment of birds and butterflies – just amazing! Masihambe Afrika have put together a great safari that I highly recommend from start to finish. So many highlights and so many wonderful memories. PS: I now consider myself an expert at putting up tents and cooking over an open fire.
AN AWESOME MASIHAMBE WILDLIFE SAFARI WHICH DELIVERED ONCE IN A LIFE TIME EXPERIENCES AND MEMORIES.
Our guide Anthony had amazing local and animal knowledge, was capable and always fun to be with. The food, transport, accommodation were all excellent value for money, the highlight being for us the four days spent camping in the bush. We saw every animal possible apart from a cheetah, experiencing many special close up encounters. This was a fantastic safari which we will highly recommend to our friends wishing to visit Africa.
A SPECTACULAR, TRIP OF A LIFETIME ADVENTURE WITH EXCELLENT GUIDE.
The knowledge and service of our guide Ant Washford was exceptional. This tour is an adventure - not a holiday! Wildlife and Game Parks 2017
MASIHAMBE, THE TOUR OPERATOR WHO KNOWS HOW TO GET IT RIGHT
Communications, information and details provided before the trip is very comprehensive which in turn makes for easy and thorough preparation. Attention to detail is important to Masihambe, and this becomes very evident while touring. This is the second trip we have done with Masihambe, the first travelling to South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe, and second to South Africa and Namibia. Both trips have exceeded our expectations in delivering variety, great accommodation, brilliant guides and experiences never to be forgotten. It speaks for itself that we have travelled twice with them, and have no hesitation in recommending booking with Masihambe.
WILD LIFE & GAME PARKS JUNE 2017
Many thanks to Jude for her passion and knowledge in organising such a great adventure for her clients, resulting in each day on our trip being a new experience. Our guide Anthony had amazing local and animal knowledge, was capable and always fun to be with. The food, transport, accommodation were all excellent value for money, the highlight being for us the four days spent camping in the bush. We saw every animal possible apart from a cheetah, experiencing many special close up encounters. This was a fantastic safari which we will highly recommend to our friends wishing to visit Africa.
WILD LIFE & GAME PARKS MAY 2017
The total experience dealing and travelling with Masihambe Afrika was of the highest standard and met and exceeded all expectations. The knowledge and service of our guide Ant Washford was exceptional. This tour is an adventure - not a holiday!
MADAGASCAR MARCH 2016
A TRIP OF A LIFE TIME! WILD LIFE & GAME PARKS 2016
AN AWESOME TRIP JULY 2016
AN AWESOME MASIHAMBE EXPERIENCE 2016
Our expectations' regarding Africa, with accommodation, food, wildlife etc were surpassed beyond anything we dreamed of.The standout experince for accommodation was the four nights camping in the bush.
Our two guides Anthony & Cady we always felt safe, secure and looked after, and with their experience and knowledge ensured us of a great time with many great sightings the highlights such as the buffalo being killed by lions, wild dogs, white rhino up close and my favourite the elephants many with little babies, not to mention the magical cruise along the Chobe river and so many other experiences to many to mention.
What more could you hope for the trip was fantastic with every little detail being attended to. A big thank you Jude for your passion and knowledge in orgainising such a great experience for your clients. To Anthony and Cady your guiding was out of this world.
We would recommend Masihambe Afrika to anyone wishing to visit Africa,
We will be back!
UGANDA - GORILLAS & CHIMPS 2016 - July 2016
WILD SOUTH AFRICA - November 2015
WILD LIFE & GAME PARKS JUNE 2015
WILD SOUTH AFRICA 2015
ULTIMATE SAFARI JUNE 2014
Following our amazing holiday to Africa which Masihambe arranged, I can now understand how people get so passionate about Africa.
I travelled with friends who had worked with Jude on establishing the itinerary which took us to seven African countries.
Activities included climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, wildlife safaris, resting on the beach on Zanzibar Island, visiting the gorillas in Uganda and being a tourist at Victoria Falls. We had no "hiccups" , every transfer went as arranged and some planes even flew ahead of schedule.
A truly memorable holiday I will remember for the rest of my life
WILDLIFE & GAME PARKS APRIL 2014
WILD LIFE & GAME PARKS 2013
Our guide went beyond 10 out of 10 to make our expereinces memorable and was an excellent cook. We would highly recommend this tour to anybody who has a pull towards the wilderness areas and the wildlife that is Africa. Thank you to everyone who made this a trip to remember for many years to come.
WILDLIFE & GAMEPARKS SAFARI 2023
What an Experience
This trip delivered everything it was promised and more. An incredible up close and personal experience would the world life of the continent, with a fun-loving intimate group of fellow travelers, with guides and hosts was bucket loads of knowledge. Professionally organized and
managed with a commitment to OK care -can't thank the Masihambe Afrika Team enough for this
breathtaking adventure.
Wildlife & game Parks July 2023 - June 2023
After a three year delay to covid -19 we are pleased we didn't cancel the safari which exceeded our expectations in so many ways. We will have great memories of the animals, the people the places visited and our adventures. Thanks to Jude and Tom for a wonderful holiday".
NAMIBIA - 2019
AFRICA - 2019
ICONIC EXPERIENCES WITH A SAFARI GUIDE AT THE TOP OF HIS GAME - 2019
BEEN WITH MASIHAMBE AFRIKA BEFORE AND WOULD GO AGAIN!
It’s hard to stop raving about how amazing Uganda is. We’ve just come out of three days camping in 2 wonderful campsites. Hippos across the river on a Congo beach then wandering through our camp at night. Awesome game drives and awesome boat ride out on the channel between the Edward and George lakes with wine and snacks and hundreds of animals and birds... hippo, water buffalo, crocodiles, elephant etc... The water was mirror glass and we had our own private boat... very special. Passed village of people who live in the park swimming and doing there washing and then the fishermen heading out for their evening fish. Camp fires and sitting under the evening stars. I Like that Masihambe Africa provides a no frills authentic trip with a great, very experienced bushman guide in Anthony. Travelling through Uganda offered lots of variety in accommodation from tents to simple lodges and great experiences of the culture, food, geography and wildlife.
3 WEEKS OF ADVENTURE WILD LIFE & GAME PARKS 2018
We lucky four had the experience of a lifetime. On 18th June we met the other 4 members of our group - we were 6 Kiwis and 2 Americans. Then it was off "Ant"our guide was a motorist, a chef, a raconteur, and a passionate and knowledgeable lover of African game and bush. I cannot believe any guide could be better, and he really made the trip exceptional. Our 26 day trip took us through Kruger National Park, then across to Mapungubwe. After that we entered Zim and enjoyed Matopos, Hwange and Vic Falls. Then we entered Botswana, Africa’s secret, We re-entered South Africa with 3 days to go, spending our time in Tuli game reserve. We saw all types of wild animals and wilderness, and all in fine weather. The Safari company was brilliant providing the 8 of us tourists with all manner of comforts and fine food even in the middle of nowhere!
STUNNING EXPERIENCE NAMIBIA
The tour guide is one in a million, the tour owner is exceptional, both their knowledge about the trips and the safari tours is out of this world. We saw everything that we thought we would see, the accommodation was above standard the travel was tops. Highly recommend to others. We are now planning another trip.
A TRULY PROFESSIONAL COMPANY MADE MORE SO BY THE EXPERTISE OF TOUR GUIDE ANTHONY
It is a beautiful country and the landscape is amazing from the Atlantic to the largest sand dunes in the world, to the wildlife to the ilderness. All was run very professionally and the accommodation was in the majority 5 star experience. The safari lived up to and went further than our expectations.
VERY WELL ORGANISED WITH A VERY GOOD GUIDE VISITING A WIDE RANGE OF GAME PARKS
Overall the organisation of the safari was very good particularly with the short time frame as we took a cancellation. We thought the tour leader was exceptionally good and knowledgeable. The game parks visited were varied and we saw a very wide range of animals. Accommodation, including tented camps were very good and being older we appreciated the individual facilities. Not being used to tipping we found choosing the appropriate level difficult. The only slight disappointment was the time at the Okavango Delta, which, although interesting, was not as exceptional for wildlife as we had expected from its reputation.
EXCELLENT IN EVERY ASPECT. JUDE IS A GEM!
We have done 4 tours with Masihambe Afrika and all have been beyond expectations. Jude and her team are easy to deal with, happy to discuss at length the ins and outs of any trip, good at meeting your individual needs and I cannot speak highly enough of the service we have always received. Friendly, knowledgeable, informative and highly skilled at what they do add up to peace of mind when booking with them. Prices are always competitive and the actual experience of the safaris are excellent. Her staff in the field are by far the best we have travelled with on our extensive travel in Africa and are happy to share their vast experiences with you. Always making your tours memorable, enjoyable, safe and extremely good fun
HAVE WE BEEN IN AFRICA? THE HOLIDAY FELT LIKE CLIMBING TO THE MOON! ONLY SHINING MEMORIES!
I quickly recognised why? The people behind keep a strong passion for their job - which is their life. This mirrors in everything you experience on tour. Best recommendations!!!
AMAZING EXPERIENCES SEEING THE WILDLIFE IN THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS
The accommodation we stayed at was wonderful being not only clean and tidy but with very welcoming hosts. The meals out allowed us to experience not only some of Africa's food but also provided us with some cultural experiences. The main guide was very accommodating and certainly had a passion and wealth of knowledge of the wildlife. Any issues were quickly resolved The local guides we experienced were also very helpful and knowledgeable. The support team were not only very efficient but helpful and friendly
WILD LIFE & GAME PARKS MAY 2017
There is no better company. I quickly recognised why? The people behind keep a strong passion for their job - which is their life. This mirrors in everything you experience on tour. Best recommendations!!!
WILD LIFE & GAME PARKS MAY 2017
Safari certainly lived up to expectations We were given many opportunities to see the wildlife. The accommodation we stayed at was wonderful being not only clean and tidy but with very welcoming hosts. The meals out allowed us to experience not only some of Africa's food but also provided us with some cultural experiences. The main guide was very accommodating and certainly had a passion and wealth of knowledge of the wildlife. Any issues were quickly resolved The local guides we experienced were also very helpful and knowledgeable. The support team were not only very efficient but helpful and friendly.
GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY!
Ant our guide.was great, nothing too much trouble. His patience, knowledge exceptional wit, story telling and problem solving skills made the groups time together an absolute delight. Some highlights, Rhino trekking that bought us up close and personel to these magnificent animals. Pundu a Matabele cheif and his family, sunset over the Okavango Delta as two juvenile elephants played in the water, spending time with a magnificent Leopard in the early morning light, haveing a hyena walk thru our camp checking things out as we sang around the camp fire. The list could go on and on.....I hope the people that read this get a small idea of the amazing adventures that Jude offers. Personally we are already in the throws of rebooking with Masihambe Afrika for our next life changing expereince that Africa has to offer.
WILD LIFE & GAME PARKS APRIL 2016
The tour was excellent: route, vehicle, guide, accommodation, everything was very very good and a trip that will stay in your memory.
WILD LIFE & GAME PARKS 2016
We couldn't recommend Masihambe Afrika tours more highly & commend them for their small, well planned & excecuted tours
A SAFARI THAT FOCUSSED ON GAME AND BIRDS FOR 25 DAYS AND DELIVERED ONCE IN A LIFE TIME MEMORIES.
An experienced guide allowed us to see extensive bird and animal life. His local knowledge and his 22 years of guiding experience ensured thet we missed out on very little. The Big 5 were ticked off early on and other species including over 200 different birds and over 50 mammals followed as time progressed. Some game was seen for the first time on the last day. So there was always something to see and chat about around the camp fire in the evenings.
The landscapes and environments was also continually changing throughout the trip. This tour meet all promised criteria in accommodation, food, side trips and travel locations.
A fantastic safari which we will recommend to our friends with similar interests.
FABULOUS EXPERIENCE 2016
A TRIP OF A LIFETIME 2016 - July 2016
The South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana safari would be the most memorable countries we have been to.
Thanks Jude for organising this amazing trip for us, I think it would be hard to find anything better, definatley want to repeat!
DESERT SANDS NAMIBIA 2015
KRUGER 7 DAY SAFARI MAY 2015 TAILOR MADE
So anyone going to Africa use Masihambe Afrika and experience a magical ride
A TOTALLY AWESOME EXPEREINCE 9 DAY TAILOR MADE SAFARI MAY 2015
The whole trip went off without a hitch and we had an awesome time. The sights, the scenery and the animals were exceptional.
We recomend the adventure to anyone young and old, overall a first class expereince