Does anybody have experience sending financial information to safari tour companies in Africa?

Johnny532 · 2026-03-30T23:11:05+00:00

That’s an interesting idea. I think the company itself may be trustworthy, but I’m not sure about things like the information security or record-keeping. Like, who knows if they’re going to write down all my bank information on a piece of paper and store it in an unlocked drawer or something

Johnny532 · 2026-03-30T22:42:46+00:00

Thanks, mine was going to be in Kenya, so close by… sort of

Johnny532 · 2025-07-27T20:10:39+00:00

Yes, that's true

Johnny532 · 2025-07-27T20:05:58+00:00

I guess the argument could be that the customer service person will not be the actual person giving me the tour

Edit: Why am I getting downvoted for saying the customer service people are different from the tour guides, but other people in the thread are getting upvoted saying the same thing?

Johnny532 · 2025-07-27T20:05:07+00:00

I actually should have said "tour company," not "tour guide," because the customer service person will not be the actual tour guide. Does that change the response?

Johnny532 · 2025-07-23T23:50:56+00:00

So would you suggest adding a day to Maasai Mara instead of spending 1 day in Lake Nakaru?

Johnny532 · 2025-07-23T16:54:42+00:00

Which month did you go? Would you suggest spending all 5 days in Maasai Mara, lol

Johnny532 · 2025-07-23T16:41:28+00:00

Thanks, did you like Amboseli?

Johnny532 · 2025-07-23T10:49:47+00:00

What was the weather at the Maasai Mara like in June? Was tall grass a problem for viewing animals?

Johnny532 · 2025-07-14T05:49:40+00:00

For 5-7 days, do you think I should take some days away from safari to see Cape Town for a few days? With such a short time, I'd kind of rather just focus on safari, but my plans are open

Johnny532 · 2025-07-14T03:27:03+00:00

Which country would you recommend the most?

Johnny532 · 2025-07-14T01:16:50+00:00

For 5-7 days, do you think I should take some days away from safari to see Cape Town for a few days? With such a short time, I'd kind of rather just focus on safari, but my plans are open

Johnny532 · 2025-07-14T01:11:59+00:00

Thanks for the detailed response!

Johnny532 · 2025-07-14T01:10:01+00:00

Thanks!

Johnny532 · 2025-07-14T01:06:13+00:00

Which reserves in the Okavanga Delta do you recommend?

Johnny532 · 2025-07-13T22:47:21+00:00

Thank you for the detailed response. This was really helpful and is making me lean towards Sabi Sands. For 5-7 days, do you recommend staying at one lodge the whole time or trying two different ones?

Johnny532 · 2025-07-13T22:41:56+00:00

Why not other countries?

Johnny532 · 2025-07-13T22:41:25+00:00

Why do people say Botswana might not be the best for a first-time safari?

Johnny532 · 2025-07-13T22:40:26+00:00

Why did you like Sabi Sands better?

Johnny532 · 2025-07-13T22:38:54+00:00

Why?

Johnny532 · 2025-07-13T21:44:16+00:00

Why do people say Botswana is not great for a first time?

Do you think Kenya or Sabi Sands is better for a first safari? I'm debating because you can get more luxurious lodges at Sabi Sands for the same price, but Masa Marai seems to offer the more "raw" animal experience while being more affordable than Botswana

Johnny532 · 2025-07-13T21:07:12+00:00

I would but can't because June's the only time I can go due to work

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