Testimonials

Kim Decker, California (Papua New Guinea)

Alan Moore, Switzerland (on safari in Tanzania and diving on Pemba)

"We had an absolutely fantastic time. The whole itinerary ran smoothly. We did not have to wait for pick-ups, there were no misunderstandings, everyone who was part of this tour turned up as promised and planned and on time - indeed more helpers were added where needed. There were no issues in making minor changes to the programme, or taking a little longer at one place and speeding up elsewhere.

We had full confidence in Rama, our driver, and in Buga, our cook and trekking guide. These two were friendly and helpful without limit. It was real fun being with them. Buga did a great job cooking for us on the trek, acting as our interpreter, and explaining the local way of life.  The short walks on the Highlands trek were quite tough - across the sand in the heat avoiding dust-devils and dead cattle on the way - but so satisfying. The walk from Empakai to Acacia camp, and the next day from there to the defined pick-up point by Natron/Lengai (and then walking further to the camp) were astounding - words fail me. What an amazing area this is!!

On Pemba the diving was great, with very nice staff and probably the best food of the holiday. We did two nice walks through many smiling people and their homes and fields from the northern end and the western beach of the peninsular. This was very well organized - Well done!! Missing it tremendously."

Floor Peters, Netherlands (on safari in Tanzania)

"Christopher is an excellent, trustworthy field guide. His extensive knowledge about animals, plants, geography, and local history of areas, imparted with great enthusiasm, humour and his love for nature will make your safari complete and into a very valuable experience you’ll never forget."

Caroline Lechevalier, France (on safari in Tanzania)

"Christopher always had something for us to discover. If the big stuff wasn’t around then he’d give us the low-down on other mammals around. If there were no mammals, they’d be some birds to spot, or some local medicinal uses of plants to discover, or some field signs to decypher. I’d never thought about a termite’s life before, and certainly didn’t know how to read its tracks!"

Andrew German, United Kingdom (on safari in Tanzania and diving on Pemba)

"When looking for the perfect shot, Christopher’s patience is endless and his tips are very useful - I came back with the best photos I have ever taken.

The wall diving off Pemba is out of this world - like corals on acid, and I saw my first ever hammerhead"

Emilie Ratureau, France (visiting South Africa)

"Excellent briefings before the dive, superb skills under water, and great fun after a dive. Christopher made us feel as safe as we could possibly feel, given that we had six Tiger sharks and at least 30 Blacktip sharks around us."

Fabrice Charrier, France (visiting South Africa)

"I’ve never seen so many big fish in my life - sharks, a wide range of rays, groupers, and turtles. A great experience with an environmentally conscious dive guide. Christopher’s passion for the ocean must have rubbed off on me; my bookshelf is filling up with marine books and I can’t wait to get back in warm Indian Ocean waters again."

Karen Kwaalwyk, Australia (visiting South Africa)

Thanks for all your help in arranging our holiday. Your advice was invaluable and I feel you went above and beyond 'the call of duty'. I will certainly pass on your details if I know of anyone planning a trip to Africa.

For some other feedback. Thw diving in South Africa was great (although I think I could sort out the office). It was great diving with people so passionate about what they do. Carl, Juan, Cliff, Chucky and Tyler (DM on the sardine run) made it a highlight of our trip. Kerry also really liked their lollipops. I would certainly book with them again without a doubt. All very laid back which was nice.

Thanks for the recommendation for the walking safari. Added a different dimension to the trip. Got up close to a rhino and were lucky to have 2 encounters with wild dogs.  Car hire was easy and the way to go. Thanks for recommending Berea.

In Mozambique Casa Barry was a great place to stay. Beautiful location and the staff excellent. Unfortunately we hit unseasonly bad weather - but these things happen. On the dive front we had a number of dives cancelled and were lucky that they ran the ocean safari on the last day. We got to swim with shale sharks which was amazing but for me the devil rays were probably my favorite memory.