Beyond Expectations: A Mid-July Safari Triumph
Despite July being one of the most expensive times of the year, we couldn’t have been more pleased with our safari experience. We saw everything we had hoped for before departure—the Big Five, the great wildebeest river crossing, and even a remarkably rare serval cat.
Booking with KLA (a Tanzanian-based operator) made a clear difference; their expertise in Tanzania truly outshone their arrangements in Kenya. If I had to choose again, I’d skip Kenya altogether and focus solely on Tanzania.
Our sales contact, Johnson, was outstanding. When we missed the river crossing in Masai Mara, he arranged for an incredibly seasoned guide, Julius, in the Serengeti. Thanks to Julius, we witnessed not one but two crossings in a single day—the second lasting a full 15 minutes, with tens of thousands of wildebeest thundering across the river. An absolutely unforgettable spectacle.