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Very efficient and good service
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Very efficient and good service
All arrangements for our stay in Zimbabwe were done vua email with Tongesai and it was lovely to actually meet him when we started our tour. We stayed in Pioneers Lodge which is a beautiful place designed lkke an kld style colonial home. Comfortable room with nice bathroom. Beautiful gardens, two pool areas and plenty seating in veranda and lounge. Only negative would be service is a bit erratic for a place if this standard and although food good was not piping hot. The tours were excellent and Garry, our main driver/guide was reliable, helpfuland very knowledgable. We went on helicopter ride over Victoria Falls and a guided walk by them - spectacular! We had an early morning drive in Zambezi National Park (it is VERY cold that early so even though we thought we had warm enough clothing on and they give you ponchos and hot water bottles it is still cold as vehicle has open side). We saw giraffes and a group of 5 lions just lazing in the early morning sun! Had a welcome stop for hot chocolate next to the river. We went on a sunset cruise on Zambezi river which was enjoyable and saw hippos. Also went to a cultural drumming show called BOMA which was OK with masses of food but wasn't very good quality. The highlight was a day trip to Chobe National Park in Botswana. We saw the largest groups of giraffes and elephants that we have seen on any safaris. Our guide Ledge had seen lion tracks and we drove to that area and were so lucky to see 2 lions sleeping undet bushes. The second one woke when we were there and put his head up and roated!! Amazing to be so close to these powerful beasts. We had a good buffet lunch and then went on a river cruise snd saw hippos, crocodiles and groips if elephants crossing the river. It was a wonderful day we will always remember. As well as seeing all of the animals it is a very scenic place. We would highly recommend Tongesai and his team at Cultural Vibes. We went on to stay in Zambia for a couple days and they arranged our transfers for this as well. We viewed the Falls from this side and although not as powerful, you get up closer to them. Would recommend asking for a trip that went to both sides (could do in a day).
JDW
Going over and beyond awesome!
What an awesome experience we had with Cultural Vibes before and during our tour. We went with high expectations and our tour guide Garry ensured that they were met. He is a remarkable guide and person, who really cares about delivering a unique service that requires being timely and communicating well, yet at the same time he also accommodated our additional requests into the schedule seamlessly. We learnt so much during the couple of days we had on tour, as Garry has a wealth of knowledge and shares it willingly with a smile! Every single day was great and the tour was excellent. We would do it again in a heartbeat!
VC
Relaxing, pampered stay, with incredible views of wildlife
The Hide was fantastic! Their food was excellent and plentiful. Loved the breakfast boxes on morning safari, and so grateful for warm porridge before. Hot water bottles were essential for cold July nights, and the fire pit was also super. N'Khosi was excellent as a guide, very experienced and knowledgeable. The safari truck was lovely and new. The driver from Victoria Falls was polite and helpful. The van... Was ok. A bit worn, and the road between Victoria Falls and Hwange is bumpy and long. Wish we'd known what we were getting into with that! Over all a terrific experience, however.
Margaret A.
Four days three nights Victoria Falls tour
Brought an excellent memories by Culture Vibes,s experienced tourists guide Mr. Tongesai. We had a great time in travelling around Victoria Falls. Thank you sooooo much for the arrangement, Everything was impeccable and wonderful. Good Value of the whole package. Highly recommend to everyone who would like to explore Zimbabwe/ Botswana. I believe Mr. Tongesai would never let you down.
Sau Yan
Tongesai Mutematsaka was very reliable, concientous and accommodating.
Our 9 day tour which included Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Chobe Park and Okavango Delta, Botswana went very smoothly. The local guides who lead expeditions and game rides were all knowledgeable and excellent. We enjoyed seeing elephants up close at the water hole at Elephant Sands, the meerkat tour at Planet Baobab, two sunset cruises and walking safaris, one viewing rhinos, helicoptor rides over Victoria Falls and Okovango Delta, the Mokoro dug-out canoe experience viewing hippos and crocodiles along with many birds and, of course, the game drives and animals were amazing. The accommodations and food were all very good and the Boma restaurant with local food and entertainment was a fun experience. I had a minor health issue in Maun on a Sunday night and Tongesai was very thoughtful and drove my daughter to the local hospital pharmacy to get a medication. My daughter made all the financial arrangements and found Cultural Vibes to be very competitive for the services offered. If you are looking for a locally owned family run business, check out Cultural Vibes Travel & Tours.
Bernadette Kero
He was knowledgeable and informed, courteous and prompt, a pleasure to be with -- excellent!
Our tour guide was excellent. Vic Falls Tour benefited greatly from his knowledge of history , flora and fauna. Chobe National Park was a highlight as was the afternoon on the Chobe River. We enjoyed the drumming /dancing dinner but left early as we had a full day. Glad we could be flexible. Only disappointing feature was the sunset Zambezi cruise - sunset spectacular but large boat crowded & loud - hard to get good photos. Small boat preferred. Great service.
Jennie Bryan Sheffield
Once in a lifetime trip to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana!!
There are sooo many fantastic things I could say about Cultural Vibes and Tongesai. From the first day when I messages him about making this trip possible, he has been nothing but helpful and a very good communicator. He put together an amazing itinerary for us to do Kruger in South Africa, Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, and Chobe in Botswana. He made the entire booking process easy and really put our mind at ease at booking this major vacation from thousands miles away. Kruger started off absolutely amazing with the partner company that he is aligned with. They were absolutely amazing and provided us with the absolute best safari experience. Then in Zimbabwe, we got the personal tour of the beautiful Victoria Falls by Tongesai himself. He was very knowledgeable and truly cared about making our experience fantastic. This continued into our day trip to Botswana which was also fantastic. Tongesai chooses great accommodations and places to eat which made our trip even more fantastic. I have many family and friends that are looking to take a similar trip, and I would not hesitate to recommend Cultural Vibes to them for their vacation!
Samantha Ward
Well organized, well executed tour from pick up at the airport to drop off back to the airport
Everything was amazing from start to finish. All tours were well planned, very well coordinated. Tongesai was exceptional, very well mannered, caring individual, he made sure everyone was happy and comfortable. I would give 100 stars if u could!!
Nickey Barcoo
A consummate professional, and nice guy who organized and delivered the BEST safari experience.
Tongesai at Cultural Vibes organised and got us to and from our Lodge Safari experience in Hwange. Communication was fine, service was exemplary, value for money was good, reliability couldn't be faulted and our whole safari experience was magic. When we go to Africa next we'll be in contact with Cultural Vibes!
Jeff
Ticket booking
The booking was fast.... The representative was responsive... I trusted him wth my money jus by talking to him...wl do business with them again
Makandireki mackion
Professional, reliable, friendly!
We had a fabulous and worry free time on our Zimbabwe safari. Tongesai from CulturalVibes Travel and Tours arranged the perfect experience for us. Booking was easy, and communication leading up to, and during the safari was good. His sharing of local knowledge was much appreciated. Our transfers to and from Victoria Falls were prompt, timely and comfortable. Our lodgings at Khulu Bush Camp were amazing, and our safari experience was wonderful. Our guides were sooo knowledgeable and friendly, making sure we had the best possible safari experience. I can fully recommend Tongessai and Cultural Vibes Travel and Tours.
Annegret
Dedicated, highly recommended tour operator
Cultural Vibes Travel & Tours is a very good tour operator. Tongesai is very prompt with all communications before and after the booking. He answered all questions and concerns, meet and exceed our expectations. We had a great tour day, learned about the life of rural people in Monde Village and had a great dining experience at Dusty Rose. We felt like having a friend taking us around and show us his country, his people. He gave us good discount for any additional tour we requested. He even took us to the helicopter place for a tour over Victoria Falls. We got a private tour at a discounted price. I highly recommend using Cultural Vibes Travel & Tours because the company provided a customized experience and made us feel very comfortable and happy. Tongesai is a very good & reliable guide, he's honest, caring and takes good care of his guests. Don't hesitate to use Cultural Vibes Travel & Tours for your tours around Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park. You'll have a good time with guides who went above and beyond to make your day the best it could be.
Kristy D
Absolutely wonderful!
I can't say enough good things about our 4-day tour "Victoria Falls Safari Tour & Chobe National Park game drive" provided by Cultural Vibes. The whole experience was extraordinary and a great value for the cost. It included pick-up at our hotel, then transport to the airport at the end. It also included sunset and morning river cruises, two game drives, a helicopter ride over Victoria Falls, a tour of the Falls park, dinner & drum show, and rooms & meals at a very comfortable lodge. The guides were exceptional - very knowledgeable and personable (and very patient with us "older ladies"). It was obvious that Cultural Vibes had given a lot of thoughtful consideration as to how to make their guests feel welcome and comfortable (the lined ponchos were very much appreciated on the 6am game drive!). When our departing flight was delayed a day, our guide even helped us figure out a problem with the African airline and transported us to the airport a day later than originally planned. The whole tour was truly exceptional.
JEM
Worry free tour!
Cultural vibes took care of every detail when arranging our flight over Victoria Falls. We had some logistical issues around scheduling and they worked with us to meet every challenge. Great company to work with!
Sheila Breen
Amazing village visit experience
We just finished a 2-week tour of South Africa with extension to Victoria Falls and the Monde Village Cultural Experience was one of the highlights of the entire trip. It is a must-do for anyone in the area. Tongesai (our guide) was very personable and worked with us to customize the experience. He was flexible and took time to explain many things that aren't part of the "regular tour". We had great conversations throughout the tour. He ended up dropping us off so late (8:30pm), his wife had to call him twice. He took a few pictures with us so he had alibi. :) Mr Ncube (our village host) and his family were welcoming and excited to show us their way of life. Mr Ncube's explanations of his culture, family structure, farming struggles, and discussions on many topics showed us a simple way of life, much different than our modern American ways, but it made so much sense. People here fight hard to live but they do it with a smile. They may be poor, but not in spirit. We asked many questions and received questions ourselves. It was as if I was visiting an uncle living in a rural part of a third-world country. This family made us felt at home. We wish we had more time to sit under the summer kitchen during a raining day, sharing food and chatting with these folks. We wish we could sit in the winter kitchen to hear him teach his children and grandchildren. Needless to say, we spent 4+ hrs at this experience and wanted more. I am now back to "civilization" in a nice Qatari hotel, but I kept thinking about my time in the simple Monde Village. What a breath of fresh air that was. I brought some extra clothes to give, but ended up giving as much as I could live without for the rest of my trip. A pair of sandals doesn't mean much to me, but it means a lot to people in these villages. This is 30+ hrs flight from home so it is a one-time chance to help; I had to make the best of it. If I can come back to this area, I will definitely bring more people to share in this amazing experience. I encourage all who come to Victoria Falls to add this cultural experience to their itinerary.
Khai
Competently, flexible, courteous
We had a wonderful time in Zimbabwe. We spent some days in Hawange National Park and could enjoy the wilderness in this beautiful nature. We had lovely lodge called Hide Lodge. Some days later we visited the Victoria falls. The helicopter flight was amazing and the guided tour very interessting with our guide Tongesai. We also did a canoe tour which I can also really recommend. It was so much fun and a bit of adventure too. We also did the sunset cruise, the rino walk and the Chobe river. All of that did we enjoy. But the rino walk was a bit short. It was just one short walk, the rest of the time we had a safari there. But it was still impressiv to come to those animal close. I can really recommend the Chobe river. It's just great to have a safari by boat, so that you can enjoy the wildlife in another way. Cultural vibes travel an tour did a great job. Everything was well organised and our guide Tongesai was always here for us to answer questions and to have a good talk. Thank you very much for this amazing time!!! One day, we will come back! :-)
Michelle Kretz
Very kind and professional.
We had a wonderful tour, everything was perfectly managed and we experienced a real african adventure. Our guide Tongesai was very kind and professional. He was able to solve situations where we wanted to change something in our itinerary and he prepared for us a custome made adventure.
Szilard Mangult
Perfect fulfillment of all my desires
I found this company a few days before my trip through Safari Booking. Tongesai Mutematsaka promptly and thoroughly answered all my questions even late in the evening. We quickly agreed on everything. Upon arrival, he met me at the airport and took me to the hotel. All days of stay, he fully provided the embodiment of all my desires. On the first day, he organized a boat tour of the Zambezi. On the second, he took me to Botswana, where his friend organized first a three-hour boat tour along the Chobe River, and then a three-hour tour of the Chobe National Park. It was amazing. Huge crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, antelopes were literally at a distance of 3-4 meters. We also saw many other animals. Only lions could not be seen. On the third day, first there was an excursion to the Victoria Falls from Zimbabwe, and then from Zambia. Impressions are very strong. I highly recommend to see both sides (for this, put down a KAZA visa upon arrival). On the fourth day, a transfer to the airport was also carried out. Separately, I want to emphasize the reliability of Tongesai Mutematsaka. He was never late, fulfilled all my wishes, did not ask for extra money. And the prices are probably among the lowest in Victoria Falls. Let his car not very new, but reliable and he drives it very carefully. During the entire stay, there was not a single problem. I highly recommend!
Pavel Denisovich
Unforgettable memories
Thanks a lot for the best emotions! Everything was very good from the very beginning till the end of our stay. We took the helicopter flight, your guide transferred us from the airport to the helicopter and after that to the hotel and rainforest. We've had enough time to see everything. The next day he booked us a Tram to Zambia and put us after that back to the airport! Thanks a lot for our pleasant stay!
Elena Kulikova
Serious and trustable tour operator
Tongesai arranged everything for our 3 days trip in Vic Falls within our tight budget : guesthouse, game drives, sunset cruise, airport transfert and even shopping. He was very friendly, reliable and explained us many things about the country. The accommodation was modest but very pleasant, clean and quiet, with a large kitchen for cooking. We had a really nice time in the garden. We didn't have to worry about the different activities as everything was included in the price and organized by the tour operator. I highly recommend Cultural Vibes to anyone looking for an enjoyable and affordable trip to Victoria Falls.
Madeleine Horvat
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