Blackwood Safaris
Blackwood Safaris
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Join Award-Winning Wildlife Photographer Kayce Blackwood on safari to the best places at the best time to go. You can take your best shot in South Africa, Tanzania, Antarctica, Uganda, Nepal and so many more epic destinations with Blackwood Photo Safaris.
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J Spensley
Denver, CO3 contributions
Nov 2019
We recently did a five day safari with EagleEye safari from Denver. It was one of the most incredible experiences in our lives. The accommodations in our bush lodge Nkorho on a private reserve, Sabi Sands, adjacent to Kruger National Park in South Africa was superb. We had a private bungalow and gourmet meals every day. We spent almost 40 hours cruising this private reserve and saw lions, leopards, rhinoceros hippopotamus, cape buffaloes, zebras, giraffes and many other wildlife species. The lodge staff were always helpful and even provided some entertainment at dinner. I would highly recommend using this moderately The lodge staff were always helpful and even provided some entertainment at dinner. I would highly recommend using this moderately priced safari-priced EagleEye Safari.
Written 27 January 2020
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Skip! We did have some wonderful sightings, especially the hippo's territorial display while the hyena lurked around the edge of our coffee stop! We are so happy that you enjoyed your safari! It was a pleasure hosting you & Carol on your epic trip.
Written 28 January 2020
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Deanne C
2 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Jordan and Egypt were Amazing!!
I was able to have an experience of a lifetime this past month with my son, Adam, traveling with Eagle Eye Safari tours through Jordan and Egypt.
Jordan was amazing with the beautiful desert landscape of Wadi Rum and the ancient beautiful city of Petra and the experience of floating on the Dead sea. Driving through the country, we loved all the camels we met along the way!! Sampling the camel milk was awesome and of course we loved our Camel ride! Our accommodations were excellent and the food was delicious! We appreciated our Eagle Eye tour guide Karen (Thanks Karen with your help taking pictures)! We really enjoyed our local tour guide Ramses, a life long resident of Petra who was very knowledgeable and also very kind keeping me, a senior, on my feet on walks through bumpy terrain. Ramses introduced us to some some of friends along the way who shared their delicious food including fresh off the vine watermelon and cantelope. He also did some skillful driving in the desert sand dunes that was very fun as we drove to a spectacular Wadi Rum desert outlook. If you love an adventure, I would highly recommend this tour!!
Next we went to Egypt, again with Eagle Eye Tours and of course the sights were mind blowing as we expected!!! Our local tour guide, and Egyptologist, Emann brought everything to life with her passionate knowledge of Temples, Kings, pharaohs, pyramids, tombs and her expansive Egyptian history knowledge. Emann and Marwa saw to our every need and desire. We appreciated the thoughtful planning of our Eagle Eye tour by owners Karen and Ernest who accompanied us. The accommodations, the food, the Nile cruise and the amazing Hot Air Balloon ride snd so much more were first class. I’m sure King Tut would approve! Thank you Eagle Eye Safari for an incredible experience!!!
I was able to have an experience of a lifetime this past month with my son, Adam, traveling with Eagle Eye Safari tours through Jordan and Egypt.
Jordan was amazing with the beautiful desert landscape of Wadi Rum and the ancient beautiful city of Petra and the experience of floating on the Dead sea. Driving through the country, we loved all the camels we met along the way!! Sampling the camel milk was awesome and of course we loved our Camel ride! Our accommodations were excellent and the food was delicious! We appreciated our Eagle Eye tour guide Karen (Thanks Karen with your help taking pictures)! We really enjoyed our local tour guide Ramses, a life long resident of Petra who was very knowledgeable and also very kind keeping me, a senior, on my feet on walks through bumpy terrain. Ramses introduced us to some some of friends along the way who shared their delicious food including fresh off the vine watermelon and cantelope. He also did some skillful driving in the desert sand dunes that was very fun as we drove to a spectacular Wadi Rum desert outlook. If you love an adventure, I would highly recommend this tour!!
Next we went to Egypt, again with Eagle Eye Tours and of course the sights were mind blowing as we expected!!! Our local tour guide, and Egyptologist, Emann brought everything to life with her passionate knowledge of Temples, Kings, pharaohs, pyramids, tombs and her expansive Egyptian history knowledge. Emann and Marwa saw to our every need and desire. We appreciated the thoughtful planning of our Eagle Eye tour by owners Karen and Ernest who accompanied us. The accommodations, the food, the Nile cruise and the amazing Hot Air Balloon ride snd so much more were first class. I’m sure King Tut would approve! Thank you Eagle Eye Safari for an incredible experience!!!
Written 20 June 2022
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LDJohnny
Dearborn, MI25 contributions
May 2023
We are a family of four that just returned from the African safari tour in South Africa, at Sabi Sands. Ernest was our guide and he was excellent and provided top-notch premium service. He fit in quite well with our two young adult children and the dynamics of our family jokes and jabs. Karen and Ernest did a seamless job of organizing the trip, took care of all of the arrangements for the accommodations, food and drives, so we had nothing to worry about than to just show up and start the adventure. Very stress free! They even created a big recognition for my son's 21st birthday, which was a big surprise for him. While out on the drives, Ernest was an expert pointing out wildlife and answering all kinds of questions about the habitat and animal characteristics. We learned so much because he was so, so knowledgeable on everything. His expertise with photography was such a fantastic bonus, as not only did he provide classes to us each day on how to use our (new and old) cameras (including editing in photoshop), but in the field he would recommend settings to accommodate the lighting, sun, clouds, etc. The connection they have built with the camps and drivers was awesome, as he was able to get them to position us in the best possible place for viewing and photographing and go where we wanted to go. Ernest speaks the language fluently, so was able to decipher the activity on the radio, pointing us to great viewing spots. We participated in both the luxury and the traditional lodge experiences, and we HIGHLY recommend splitting your trip into both, as it is different reservations, experiences, and different animals. Thanks to this excellent and professional company, we enjoyed probably the best case scenario of a safari trip, with seeing about 29 unique animals, which included the Big 5 in the first 2 days! We even saw rare sightings like the cougar. I don't think we left there lacking any sighting, as Ernest found our last request of giraffes (and a whole family, to boot), on the last day. He is very proactive, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. This experience will likely be the highlight of my family for many years to come.
Written 31 May 2023
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ReinerM
1 contribution
Jul 2022
Our 7-day Great Migration Safari in Kenya was simply amazing, Karen and Ernest did a fantastic job making the trip memorable, comfortable, and most importantly, fun; not to mention the great photos this novice photographer took with their ever-patient help. Their knowledge of the animal kingdom was exceptional and greatly deepened our safari experience. They made sure that their safari guests were always in the most optimal position to see and photograph the plethora of wildlife that one can witness in their natural habitat. I would highly recommend Eagle Eye Safari's for anybody thinking of going on a safari, photographer or non-photographers alike.
Written 1 August 2022
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Peeper
1 contribution
Nov 2019
I did not know what to expect on safari, and this experience was terrific. We stayed at Nkorho Lodge in Sabi Sands, a game reserve on the edge of Kruger national park. The tracker and ranger on our game drives had extensive knowledge of the animals and birds that we saw, and in our open jeeps we had close up views of leopards, lions, giraffes, rhinos, hyenas and smaller animals like the dwarf mongoose. The animals are used to the vehicles, and allow for great photography. Our safari was arranged by Karen Blackwood and Ernest Porter, who are expert photographers anxious to share their expertise. The lodge was luxurious, the food wonderful and the staff gracious and helpful. We traveled to Nelspruit from Capetown, staying in Loeri's Call in Nelspruit overnight (also wonderful), and were transported to Sabi Sands by Seasons in Africa, all arranged by Karen/Ernest. The experience could not have been better!
Written 21 February 2020
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We enjoyed having you on safari with us so much! We're glad you enjoyed this trip. You got to see a lot and get great photos. We hope to see you again in the future!
Written 22 February 2020
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Carrie S
16 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
We booked the Big 5 Traditional Camp safari with Eagle Eye Safaris. This trip was everything we dreamed it could be, as Karen and Ernest leave no detail overlooked. They are both very talented photographers and are eager to help you develop your own skills with photography and Lightroom. For a beginner like me, they were able to explain photography at a basic level that I could understand and patiently assisted me as I practiced with my camera. Not only that, they are very knowledgeable about wildlife, and they are also just lots of fun to be around whether you are on a game drive or sitting at camp.
As for the camp, our accommodations were very comfortable, the staff was very friendly, and we had an abundance of delicious food each day. Listening to animals call in the distance each night as we went to sleep is an experience I will never forget.
Eagle Eye provides an A++ travel experience and works hard to make each trip the trip of a lifetime. I am 100% positive we will book with them again.
As for the camp, our accommodations were very comfortable, the staff was very friendly, and we had an abundance of delicious food each day. Listening to animals call in the distance each night as we went to sleep is an experience I will never forget.
Eagle Eye provides an A++ travel experience and works hard to make each trip the trip of a lifetime. I am 100% positive we will book with them again.
Written 15 August 2022
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Adam C
11 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Eagle Eye Safaris plans an absolutely incredible travel experience. I had the amazing opportunity to join them on back to back trips to Jordan AND Egypt (highly recommend combining the two)!!!
Jordan was an amazing experience seeing Petra, Wadi Rum, The Dead Sea, and Wadi Mujib. We were accompanied by Eagle Eye Safaris owner Karen, and their local Jordan guide, Ramzi. They provide an incredible experience meeting locals, seeing the beautiful landscape and sights, and camels for days! Have you ever drank camel milk!? Neither had I, but they made it happen! They even arranged special lunches and experiences with natives who made us amazing meals! We ended our Jordan trip by jumping on a plane to Cairo to start our next adventure in Egypt!
Egypt was an incredible experience organized by Eagle Eye Safaris. We were joined by Eagle Eye owner’s Karen and Ernest, who make everything run smoothly and were able to provide camera tips and tricks for beginners and advanced photographers. They’ll even arrange special time to teach you photography courses in your down time. The local Egypt guides Eman and Marwa were absolutely incredible. Eman is a hilarious firecracker of a person! She is a wealth of knowledge and can tell you everything you could ever want to know about Egypt. She was an absolute delight to have guide us around this incredible country and to share her knowledge about the history!
This was my second trip with Eagle Eye Safari’s (technically second and third with the Jordan and Egypt combined trips). My first was the Luxury Big 5 Safari in 2019, another incredible experience which inspired me to continue using Eagle Eye Safari’s for my future world travel. I look forward to more trips with them in the future! 10/10 recommend!!!
Jordan was an amazing experience seeing Petra, Wadi Rum, The Dead Sea, and Wadi Mujib. We were accompanied by Eagle Eye Safaris owner Karen, and their local Jordan guide, Ramzi. They provide an incredible experience meeting locals, seeing the beautiful landscape and sights, and camels for days! Have you ever drank camel milk!? Neither had I, but they made it happen! They even arranged special lunches and experiences with natives who made us amazing meals! We ended our Jordan trip by jumping on a plane to Cairo to start our next adventure in Egypt!
Egypt was an incredible experience organized by Eagle Eye Safaris. We were joined by Eagle Eye owner’s Karen and Ernest, who make everything run smoothly and were able to provide camera tips and tricks for beginners and advanced photographers. They’ll even arrange special time to teach you photography courses in your down time. The local Egypt guides Eman and Marwa were absolutely incredible. Eman is a hilarious firecracker of a person! She is a wealth of knowledge and can tell you everything you could ever want to know about Egypt. She was an absolute delight to have guide us around this incredible country and to share her knowledge about the history!
This was my second trip with Eagle Eye Safari’s (technically second and third with the Jordan and Egypt combined trips). My first was the Luxury Big 5 Safari in 2019, another incredible experience which inspired me to continue using Eagle Eye Safari’s for my future world travel. I look forward to more trips with them in the future! 10/10 recommend!!!
Written 18 June 2022
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Alex R
1 contribution
Mar 2023
My dad and I went on a week-long trip to Kruger National Park and Sabi Sands with photography guide Ernest.
We had a fantastic time! Ernest was super organised, easy to get along with, and very knowledgeable about the area, photography, and the wildlife.
The structure and implementation of the trip enabled us to see a huge range of wildlife, get great photos, and do so in an easy manner.
Coming home was incredibly sad! The journey felt far longer than a week because we saw so much, yet it still didn't feel long enough because I wanted the joy to continue!
I will definitely reach out to Eagle Eye Safari when I plan my next safari in the future.
We had a fantastic time! Ernest was super organised, easy to get along with, and very knowledgeable about the area, photography, and the wildlife.
The structure and implementation of the trip enabled us to see a huge range of wildlife, get great photos, and do so in an easy manner.
Coming home was incredibly sad! The journey felt far longer than a week because we saw so much, yet it still didn't feel long enough because I wanted the joy to continue!
I will definitely reach out to Eagle Eye Safari when I plan my next safari in the future.
Written 4 April 2023
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Bonnie M
8 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
It was a magical experience! This was a very last minute and quick trip. An overnight to pilansberg. This was all the time to squeeze this in on a work trip! I am so glad i did! It was just a beautiful experience and has made me want to come back!
Ernest was so knowledgeable and passionate about the animals. It was truly wonderful!
Ernest was so knowledgeable and passionate about the animals. It was truly wonderful!
Written 12 January 2023
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P.j. M
13 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
A BIG shout out to EAGLE EYE SAFARIS for a fantastic South African trip to Sabi Sands private game reserve, near Nelspruit, South Africa .... The BEST affordable vacation EVER !!!! It is mostly for photographers, but even for those who are not, it is a trip of a lifetime. It is the easiest, most carefree vacation I've ever booked ... They take care of all your arrangements, and make it very E.Z. and fabulous accommodations at Nkorho Bush Lodge .... go to their website if interested. You WON'T be sorry !!!! Slots open for June, July, August 2018 ... Hurry !!! These tours fill up FAST !!!
Written 15 August 2017
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Thank you so much for your kind words, P.j.! We were so happy to meet you--what fun group! You got your Big 5 certificate with the dagga boys (solo bull buffalo), and you got to walk with giraffes on the bush walk. Who can ever forget the biggest leopard in Sabi Sands, Mr. Anderson, stealing his warthog kill back from the hyena! Or laughing at the antics of the lion cubs. We hope you'll come again on an Eagle Eye Safaris trip soon!
Written 16 August 2017
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I am looking for a 3 day safari to Kruger nat park for March 17-20. We plan to fly into Jo berg from cape town and would want transfer and an all inclusive trip. Thanks!
Written 6 March 2020
Hi Bdunphy, Thank you for contacting us. Please let me know how many people are interested in going on this trip so that I can check availability for you and will get back to you as soon as possible.
Kind Regards
Ernest Porter
Written 7 March 2020
uberhuber
Scottsdale, Arizona
I would LOVE to book a trip for my family to come and visit! We are from Phoenix, Arizona and our friends, the Ponte's just cannot stop raving about their experience!
I look forward to hearing from you.
Written 2 June 2018
We would love to host you and your family! We can plan private custom Safaris that are in the same price range as our scheduled Safaris. Let us know what your dream safari looks like and we will make it happen. Ernest and Karen will show you Africa’s greatest treasures! Trip Advisor does not allow anyone to post links, but you can email us through our website or Facebook page.
Written 4 June 2018
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