点评:I had the trip of a lifetime last year thanks to Carl at Wild Journeys—it's taken me far too long to write this review!
From the start, Carl took the time to understand where I had travelled before and what I was looking for in this trip. Based on that, he designed an itinerary that was absolutely perfect for me. As we worked through the planning process and flight logistics, we landed on an incredible safari through South Africa, Botswana, and to Victoria Falls.
Wild Journeys handled everything: hotels, transfers, tours, and the short flights within Africa. They also communicated my preferences to each local operator, which made it so easy for me. I was concerned that it may be difficult to get vegetarian food, especially on the tented safari but it was seamless. I was provided with a detailed itinerary and contact information for everyone involved, which made travelling between locations very easy.
The safari experience itself was incredible. I travelled during the rainy season, which meant there were very few vehicles out on safari—something I really appreciated. In Botswana, there were many times when we were the only vehicle at wildlife sightings. The guides were fantastic: extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and eager to share information about the animals and environment.
Some of the highlights included lions walking within two meters of our vehicle (you could feel the ground vibrate as they called each other), watching a pack of wild dogs hunt impala, and seeing a python eating an impala. The birdlife was also amazing! Since it was summer, many migratory birds from Europe were present. As we drove through tall grass, it was incredible to watch them flying around the vehicle, catching insects.
Carl clearly knows where to visit and which operators to work with to make the most of your time on safari. I highly recommend booking through Wild Journeys if you're planning a trip to Africa.
翻译:去年,多亏了Wild Journeys的Carl,我才得以体验了一次毕生难忘的旅行——写这篇评论真是拖了太久!
从一开始,Carl就花时间了解我之前的旅行经历以及我对这次旅行的期待。基于此,他为我量身定制了一份完美的行程。在规划行程和安排航班的过程中,我们最终确定了这次精彩绝伦的南非、博茨瓦纳和维多利亚瀑布之旅。
Wild Journeys包办了一切:酒店、接送、行程以及非洲境内的短途航班。他们还把我的偏好告知了每家当地运营商,这让我省心不少。我原本担心可能会很难找到素食,尤其是在帐篷营地,但实际情况却非常顺利。他们提供了详细的行程安排和所有相关人员的联系方式,让行程中的交通变得轻松便捷。
这次旅行本身也令人叹为观止。我是在雨季去的,这意味着在野生动物保护区里,车辆很少——我对此非常满意。在博茨瓦纳,很多时候,我们是唯一能看到野生动物的车辆。向导们非常棒:知识渊博、热情洋溢,而且乐于分享关于动物和环境的信息。
一些精彩的瞬间包括:狮子在我们车旁两米处行走(它们互相呼唤时,地面都仿佛在震动),一群野狗追捕黑斑羚,以及一条蟒蛇正在吞食黑斑羚。鸟类也令人惊叹!由于正值夏季,许多来自欧洲的候鸟也在这里。当我们驱车穿过高高的草丛时,看着它们在车周围飞来飞去,捕捉昆虫,真是令人难以置信。
卡尔显然知道该去哪里,以及该和哪些旅行社合作才能让你的野生动物之旅物超所值。如果你计划去非洲旅行,我强烈推荐通过Wild Journeys预订行程。