TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Double price for avarage service
The tour was ok, THEY put me with people from other tours and combine all of us. When I Sent to camp and talk with other I learnt I pains double price. So my advise choose your camp and organize with them.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once-in-a-lifetime experience thanks to Claus, Norah and Easy Travel
We had a wonderful 8 day Safari through the Northern Circuit (Tanzania). Based on many reviews here on Tripadvisor we ended up choosing EasyTravel and never regretted our decision. The whole process, starting with first contact, the planning process, the safari itself, was perfectly executed.
Our consultant Norah advised us from our very first e-mail, helped us set-up tour itinerary and planned the whole trip from beginning to end.
We were very lucky to have Claus as our safari guide. Fantastic fun guy, Claus really knows all the national parks, has incredible wealth of experience and you sometimes get the feel he knows the animals by name ;). Oh, and he makes sure, you get the best photo opportunities and positions to see your favorite animals :). He is a very good and safe driver as well.
We had a fantastic time, thank you Norah, thank you Claus for making this an unforgettable experience!
N+M
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A perfect Kilimanjaro experience with WildRootSafaris
Ten days to climb Kilimanjaro, meet Masaïs and to visit the Lake Manyara during a one day safari. The whole team of WildRootSafaris is great and very competent. Mathew, the boss, is looking after our expectations and finding solutions if something goes wrong. I highly recommend this company for organizing safaris, trekking or visiting Tanzania !
IL
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
12-day trip with Tony Mobile Safari.
A few days ago, my wife and I returned from a 12-day trip with Tony Mobile Safari. This was our third trip to Botswana and, undoubtedly, the best. We saw several times more and better than our previous trips. And all thanks to the excellent guide and driver Tony. His excellent knowledge of the landscape, the habits of animals and birds helped at the right time in the right place, to find and watch animals from the best position. Tony, being and a wonderful photographer constantly cared about it. Together with his assistant, Eddie , they also provided good conditions and excellent food in the campsites. A trip with Tony is a 100% safari from the very beginning to the end of our tour. During our trips from the park to the park, Tony told us that the cameras were ready - the safari did not stop. If we go back to Botswana, then certainly turn to Tony Mobile Safari - the best company, from those with whom we traveled to Botswana ! Thank you so much , Tony and Eddy !
TN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience with a pleasant trip
It was great experience traveling with lakeside tours and travel in Uganda. I visited Queen Elizabeth national park, where wild buffalo herds, deer, birds and elephants. The most enjoyable was the boat trip in lakes of George and Edward where I saw crocodiles, hippos, white eagles, swans and elephants that were in large numbers. The accompanying staff was very cool and I would like to thank Bonny very much for serving me throughout my stay there. I will go back and repeat this experience again in near but for a longer period of this certainly.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Masai Mara as its best!
Beacon Safaris provided my family with a first class Masai Mara experience. I requested Ilkeliani Camp hotel and they delivered my request. Robert replied our e-mails in a very timely manner and his answers were clear. My husband and I considered, at the beginning, that pricing was fair but at the end of our trip we thought it was a very good value for the money paid. Josh was assigned to us as our guide and driver; we could not have asked for a better person for the task. We had fun and enjoyed his vast knowledge of the Kenyan Savannah as well as the great radio support group formed by all the guides in the area. Josh was always trying to give us the best experience possible hence we got to see incredible animals, including the migration groups.
On our trip back to Nairobi we could experience a great view of the Rift Valley Region which was breathtaking.
We wanted to do another excursion with Beacon Safaris but our family engagements did not allowed us to do it. Summarizing, we highly recommend Beacon Safaris services for your next visit to Kenya AND we will certainly use their services again on our next trip. Thank you Robert and Josh!!
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very lucky with game drive
We booked a 4 days / 3 nights safari (Nakuru and Masai Mara) with Wildebeest Safari. I've been many times in Kenya (at least 10 times) and it was first time with my husband, my 2 girls (10 and 7 years) and I. I would say the safari was very good and we were very lucky with game drive. We saw the Big Five and plenty of other animals. We arrived in Nairobi 26th September. The Airport is Under construction therefore, it is a big mess. We were a bit confused as Ken (the person in charge of the welcome at the arrival) waited outside of the Airport. Many of operator waited Inside... Then the transfer to the Wildebeest Eco Camp for the first night (Nairobi Langata) was ok. But I would never never recommended Wildebeest Eco Camp. It could be a super place but the people working there are terrible. Nobody welcome you. They didn't find the booking etc... we had to walk to our tent (which was at the opposit of the camp) with all our luggage without help and explaination of the camp and facilities. Anyway it was just for the first night. Next day (first day of our safari) we should have meet our guide at 8h00. 8h30 nobody was there. I called Wildebeest and they told me that the guide was stock in trafficjam but he should arrive in the next 5 minutes. 10 minutes later nobody. No help from the reception of the camp Nothing. 15 minutes later the guide arrive at the reception. In fact he was behind the camp as the security guard at the entrance said that he has to wait outside.... well the driver guide finally came Inside at the reception and we left Nairobi 1 hour later. Our driver guide was Joseph. A very good driver... but didn't interact much with us. Didn't explain much. Anyway maybe a bit shy or I don't know. But he took care of us, the vehicle was comfortable and very clean during the safari. First stop in Nakuru at Nakuru Flaming Hill camp. Very nice place, very nice people. We liked this place ver much. Very good game drive also. Next day Nakuru - Masai Mara Serena lodge. What a terrible long day. We passed though the mountain (via Moa) . When we reached Narok after 4 hours we thought it would be ok yet. No way the road to the Mara is awfull. It is not a road. First time I came in Kenya 20 years ago the roads were better. Next time (if I 'll come again) it will be a flying safari. We left at 7 the morning and reach Mara Serena lodge at 4h30 the afternoon. We were tired and my girls were exausted. Wildebeest Safari should advise custumers that roads are so terrible specially when you travel with kids. Anyway this day was a long and uncumfortable day without game drive... just driving driving and driving. Thanks to Joseph who managed this very well. Next day was a full day safari in the Mara. Very good game perfect. The picnic lunch in the middle of the Mara was great. Mara Serena lodge (I've been there at least 5 times) was ok. 20 years ago was same... but staff are not so friendly. The girl at the shop was terrible. Then back to Nairobi with 3 hours drives again on this terrible road. And one more night at the Wildebeest camp. Next morning we should have a transfer at 7h00 to the Airport. Once again our driver (Ken) arrived at 7h30-7h45. He told us again that the security guard told him to stay outside of the camp with car. Ok you stay outside but come at the reception please. Our flight was at 10h00 and we were afraid to miss it. It has been a big stress. To resume the games were perfect (very lucky), the vehicle was also perfect (clean and comfortable), the guide (Joseph) drive his car perfectly but needs to interact a little more more with clients, accomodation very good at Nakuru, good at Masai Mara and poor in Nairobi. We found that Kenya changed a lot. People are not as friendly as they used to be (so disappointed with this point). Roads are poor ... but landscapes still beautiful. My family and I enjoyed the safari but not sure will come again.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great
'I had a great experience climbing the Nyiragongo volcano, what a marvelous to watch in the night the active lava lake? thanks to Ubuntu Voyages for organizing my trip. For a professional tour operator, i highly recommend Ubuntu Voyages in Goma.'' February 2017
Experience level: first safari
it was excellent
it was really good that I traveled with gorilla mist safaris.the cars are clean,the tour guide was the best cause he gave us details of all the animals in the park.the rooms where also good just loved my trip and got my money's worth.I would recommend it to friends.
UA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good and pleasant service. Full recommendation.
We don’t consider ourself as demanding clients but unfortunately there is always something happening to us that we have to test the flexibility of any agency that provides service to us. Nothing different in this case. We contacted Mr. Richard several weeks before our safari plans with list of needs but until the very last moment we did not know if we would get leave from our Boss so…. the decision to join safari was taken 3 days before departure. Mr. Richard is very flexible and understanding gentleman. As so is his son who helped us a lot. Because of such situation we were able to be in contact only via whatsapp and it worked perfectly! We requested a budget safari for maximum 4 days, small group (we had 4 persons in total in a car), in tents camping in parks and in three most popular parks. In fact all these criteria were met perfectly by the company. Even said that we should bring our own sleeping bags (what we did) company provided us additional sleeping bags too. It was great support as night in Ngorongoro camping (2400m above the sea) was really chilly.
We saw all possible animals close to hand (apart from rhino but it is a reason to come back later). Cheetahs and lions, as well as many other wild animals were sometimes 5 meters away from us! We saw hunting scene by two lions life in 500m away from us. And many, many more. It was a great choice to join World Tours and Safaris Tanzania and we absolutely do not regret it and recommend to anyone. They are capable to organize any kind of a tour tailored to anyone needs but in addition they are flexible and understandable for people who exceeds regular or special approach like us . Our cook and guide were very good. It is a matter of luck to see in such a short time wild animals. But our guide Frank guided us in a such good way so we were able to see it all. In addition I must say that Frank is very polite and friendly gentleman always ready to help if there is such need. I also respect his mature and responsible attitude toward wildlife and park rules. He always was reminding us that these animals are free and it is their living environment so we should behave and not feed them or be loud etc. We were not like that but I admire that despite that fact he was reminding us all these rules to protect our safety and environment. He was always next to us ready to assist.
Food was good and tasty. Our cook (I am sorry but did not remember his name) did his job excellent.
After this safari (it was our first) and experience with WT&ST company and Mr. Richard and his son we are confident that it was a great choice to select this particular company and this particular format of safari (camping) as we have absolutely great memories and experience that will stay with us forever. This company will our choice to go for Kili once we will be ready for it.