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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond Words
Let me start with the booking. I decided on Kenya and completed the entire planning and booking over a weekend. The entire process was handled over whatsapp. My countless questions and request for multiple changes due to schedule, cost and flight timings were handled with enthusiasm and patience. I could sense the knowledge of the team and the sincerity in making this a wonderful trip. Then comes the trip itself. The hero undoubtedly is Dun (Duncan). He was the guide for the entire 7 days trip. One of the ever smiling and friendly personalities I have ever seen. We will miss him more than Kenya itself. He knows when to go, where to go, what to see and was quick to adapt to changing wherabouts of animals and our wants.. 25 years of his experience and wisdom helped us spot all the wildlife we wanted to see.. Most of our time was spent in his Landcruiser which is maintained well and clean. Overall a fantastic trip with lots of great memories that we will cherish for a long time. Will be back for Samburu soon. P.S. We had an intern, Emmanuel joining us to learn. A quiet and a smiling person who quickly became my son's friend.
Authentic
This was one of the best tours I have done. It was real and authentic, and I appreciated the time with the wonderful family. I had an opportunity to learn about the culture of their Homestead. I would recommend this tour for anyone.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Organization, Communication, Value and Safari!
What a wonderful experience working with Shengena Adventures! I found them online through reviews and read up on them. I decided to take the chance and did not regret it for a moment! Amazing!
After careful research Shengena stood out. I was looking for value for money, safety, quality and experience, and Shengena had all of those.
Omar really helped so much with all our planning - he was informative, responded quickly and answered all of my questions (and zo had a lot)! He always made me feel comfortable with the choices we made and helped guide our decision to make the most of our experience. Everything was perfect.
The accommodation was so good and the staff were very friendly. We had everything we needed and the food was delicious.
Also, our guide/driver, Stanley, was incredible!! He made us feel at home here in Tanzania, is a BRILLIANT driver and is so knowledgeable! He knows so much about the wildlife and the plants and trees - my husband and I just couldn’t believe how lucky we were to have such a wonderful guide! And he provided very tasty lunches made sure we had everything we needed. We would highly recommend him!
The all terrain vehicle was comfortable and had charging stations and a fridge! It was easy to spot wildlife and take pictures.
We had an excellent experience and would highly recommend Shengena! Thank you for the wonderful memories!
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent!
My wife and I went on a safari in Kenya this month, and it was a life-changing experience! Allano was extremely helpful and readily available from the start of our planning right up to the last day of the trip. We faced personal health issues that altered our travel plans more than once, but thanks to the proactivity of Allano and his team, we were able to overcome these setbacks and reorganize everything to ensure the trip was perfect. It was great knowing we could rely on the company whenever we needed to. Our guide in Kenya was also very pleasant and took us to wonderful places. If I return to Africa, definitely I would choose Active Wonders again.
Promised the world, delivered more
Our guide was Hoppy- cared for us from beginning to end. Amazing knowledge and we managed to see the big 5 plus so much more. Accommodation was amazing, going to sleep to the sounds of the Hippo's in the Sabie river- unforgettable.
I have no words, except to say thankyou.
CN
We have been well taken care of
The hotels they selected are great, the std price but premium service .
The Gorilla Trekking experience is incredible and will remember in my whole life.
We like the visit of the renowned Gorilla Guardians Village, to experience the cultural performances very much.
The trip is value for money!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Martin was amazing, knowledgeable, funny
Martin was amazing talking about every animal we saw and giving us details about them, he always stopped in the right spot for photographers and if you needed to move for the right angle he did , he had sense of humor making everyone laugh and safe on our game drives, he made my entire experience to Tanzania for the first time amazing and rememberable for my first time, I recommend Martin for your guide!!
SG
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Reliable. Good value. Great guide
Gorillas and chimps a highlight. Good accom. Great food. Knowledgable guide(Charles) Some roads in Uganda are very bumpy so journeys can be long.
Good variety of activities. Walking, cycling, safaris, boating etc
SG
Reliable. Good value. Great guide
Gorillas and chimps a highlight. Good accom. Great food. Knowledgable guide(Charles) Some roads in Uganda are very bumpy so journeys can be long.
Good variety of activities. Walking, cycling, safaris, boating etc
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They took care of us from the 1st inquiry through the end of the trip - Best trip ever!
Beyond the Plains was detailed and responsive from 1st inquiry through the final day of our trip. They listened to our desires and not only fulfilled them, but delivered more than we had dreamed - all within our budget.
Maurine not only took care of all of our arrangements, she also checked on us throughout our 11 day trip. She would ensure we knew transfer and excursion arrangements. If we had questions before or during our trip - she responded quickly and effectively.
Our Guide, Ronnie was an all star! He asked for our wildlife priorities and was able to deliver through experience and some networking. Its apparent he loves his job and well known among the locations we visited.
This was not our 1st safari, but our 1st time using Beyond the Plains. I wish I would have found them sooner. They are the best!!
