65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best travel experience we have ever been on. Everything went like clockwork and was first rate.
We cannot give enough praise to Pembury, and in particular, Kerry, for arranging a spectacular, unforgettable tour package. We had started a few years back but had to put our plans on hold. When we were ready and able to commit, we gave a list of reserves and areas we wanted to visit.
Communication with Kerry was through email and it could not have been better. She was always very responsive and accommodating.
We asked for the Okavango Delta, Chobe, Victoria Falls, Kruger and Cape Town to be the basic itinerary. We also asked for not the best accommodations, but levels where we would have good safari experiences. We had no experience as to what we wanted and left the details to Pembury.
With those minimum guidelines, Kerry put together a phenomenal itinerary that far exceeded our expectations way beyond what we could have suggested ourselves.
Overall, Kerry planned the internal flights, all hotels and lodgings, driving transportation between reserves. We were greeted at each airport with a Pembury representative who made sure we were taken to our next lodging, told us what the itinerary was and basically took care of us. She also coordinated the international flights with me so I was able to make those reservations. Maybe that was more cost effective than Pembury doing it, but I'm not sure.
We were on our trip for 15 days, plus the main international flights. We did not have a concern for the entire time, and everything went like clockwork. Our tour representative or private driver was always there on time or earlier. When I say everything was prearranged, I'm not understating.
Now for the details, which we highly recommend.
The first safari lodge was at camp xakanaka in Botswana. We were there for three nights. A rustic, yet classy lodge, which was all inclusive with high tea at 3, and sundowner cocktails. It is within the Okavango Delta so our safaris could start early and end late. This may have been the best lodge we stayed at for the entire trip.
The next lodge was Chobe lodge, within the Chobe reserve. There are more elephants here plus other mammals that made the lodge an excellent experience.
Our next stop was Victoria falls, which is a fantastic waterfall, less so in dry season. If you have seen iguazu falls in Argentina, you may want to rethink going to Victoria falls.
Next was Idube lodge within the Sabi Sands reserve which is probably the second favorite lodge, with lots of mammal sightings.
The next lodge was in Kruger Reserve, staying in the Lukimbi Lodge for two nights. Kruger Reserve was not as spectacular as Chobe or Sabi Sands, but we got to see some pretty exotic cats and a rare southern black rhino.
We then spent the next three nights in the Commadore Hotel in Cape Town, where Kerry had arranged a private guide, Terrence, to pick us up at the airport, take us all around Cape Town and the outlying areas. Terrence was very knowledgeable and talkative and told us about the history, politics and socio-economics of the region. A very delightful, interesting and intellectual exchange.
When we take another African Safari, we will definitely be using Kerry and Pembury. For reference, we would cut out the tour of Victoria Falls. They were not that spectacular, with the water shortage and the logistics in getting there. We would have also eliminated Kruger since we had so much better experiences in the other regions' reserves. On second thought, I would not have changed a thing on this adventure. It was just perfect.
Thank You Kerry and Pembury.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Masai Mara mombasa
The service was really good,timely response and excellent programming. We loved every bit of the safari.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing time and really great experience! THNX for the great roadtrip booked by Charlies Travels!
The whole trip is managed very well by Charlies Travels.
Really cool roadtrip through Kenya with different National Parcs. All accomodations and parc fees were included, that was really nice.
Communication with Charlies Travels was great. We also received a SIM-card so we could keep in touch with them! It worked out very well!
Charlies Travels has a high service level of customerservice! always availlable and always friendly!
We have booked two weeks of Safari. The first week was selfdriving and the second week was groupsafari Maasai Mara combined with gamedrives in other National Parcs. We loved the combinations of selfdriving and organized safari!!!
In the Maasai Mara we saw the Big 5! Amazing!
Charlies Travels knows Kenya very well. You will visit really cool places, you otherwise not will see.
They really good in tailor-made trips!
RO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great first safari experience!!!
I would recommend Africa Celebrity Tours to anyone for SAFARI in Kenya. I was impressed with their services. I found them online, they answered very fast to all my question and helped me organize my trips! The driver was very professionally.
They gave me the best price.
The parks are Amazing!!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible safari with top knotch tour guide
Shadrack planned a perfect trip for my friends and me and was very engaged throughout the entirety of the trip. He even picked up one of our friend's passports after it was mistakenly left at a hotel.
Our safari guide, Tony, was knowledgeable, friendly and a big reason why we had such an incredible trip. The sheer amount of wildlife was breathtaking and our accommodations were excellent throughout our journey.
I highly recommend Shadrack, Tony and Gofan Safaris and we will definitely book through them again if we return to Kenya.
ME
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great guide/driver and good experience
We had a 11 days safari tour in Kenya and Tanzania with Bluerange Connected Limited and it was a great experience overall. We have visited Amboseli, Nakuru, Naivasha and Masai Mara. Thanks to our guide Jackton whom we can recommend completely, we have seen plenty of different animals, including lions during their honeymoon and even a unique newborn zebra in Masai Mara. Jackton was very experienced and on the same way very passionate about his job, he made our journey look like a hunting with surprises and rewards. We caught the great migration of wildebeests as one of them. At the end of Kenyan part our guide helped us to pass the border and we have started our tour with another (Tanzanian) company. Our transfer between 2 companies and countries passed smoothly.
Many thanks to Bluerange Connected Limited!
FR
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great Safari with excellent guidance
We just came back from a 13 days safari in Kenya with Natural World Kenya Safaris and would like to share our experience. Safari was well organized and the response from the Tour Operator was Always timely and complete. Our questions were answered very quickly. The lodges were great and the visits and sights were exactly as hoped for. Our driver/guide Noah was knowledgable and patient. He was a very good companion and we enjoyed his good nature and fine humour. We very delighted with the areas visited, the quality of the accommodations and the food. We would recommand Natural World Kenya Safaris to the most demanding travellers.
We Always had the feeling we were special in the way we were treated and we definitely would go back on a safari with them.
They also took good care of us when we went to Mombasa at the end of our safari for the "Beach" part of our holiday.
We visited Samburu, Ole Pojeta, the Aberdares, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli where we got a glimse of Kilimanjaro, Tsavo West and Tsavo East. Wonderful parks and diversity of wildlife/landscapes. Can you tell we are in love with Kenya?
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
8-day canoe trip from Chirundu to Kanyemba paddling & camping for nearly 100 miles.
8 of us friends, from Alaska, spent 8 days in late October 2019, canoeing & camping on the lower Zambezi River from Chirundu, Zimbabwe, to Kanyemba, near the Mozambique border.
The guides were awesome. The wildlife incredible. The weather was hotter than expected & the winds a bit challenging. But the wildlife viewing & the knowledge & proficiency of the guides was beyond comprehension.
My only complaint was the tents were well worn, in need of replacement. Zeta, our head guide, locally known as “Crocodile Man” was also a hippo whisperer. Which saved the day a couple times!
Omega, our assistant guide, although more serious than Zeta, was extremely knowledgeable & openly shared his knowledge of the birds, plants , animals & ecology of this great Zambezi region with all of us.
Overall this was an unforgettable experience, with knowledgeable, competent guides, run by a capable, trustworthy company that has a long history in the lower Zambezi region.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Smashed it!
Where to start... Communication was really good from start to finish. Patricia was really helpful and accommodating to our needs and replied quickly to our emails/messages.
The pickup from our hotel was prompt and Julius explained our itinerary to us and how long each journey would take.
Julius was a fantastic driver, really friendly and knowledgeable about the animals, community, culture and the area. We would highly recommend you request him! His driving was 10/10 as we had to go into a rather precarious position to see the leopard but he had it in hand!
The places we stayed were good although some were quite a lot quieter than others which was a shame but it cannot be helped. Food was good, a lot of variety and staff were always on hand to help. I would recommend getting quite a few 50/100/200 kes notes for tips as everyone wants to help you with bags or bring you drinks!
We loved the masaai village. Our one regret is that we didn't bring gifts from home for them. Things like colouring pencils/pads/pens local foods/sweets, socks, hats, even cheap flip-flops!
We had an amazing time and we were so happy that we managed to see everything. It was a long 5 days with a lot of driving but it was broken up really well with little activities.
Thank you so much
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly, caring, thoughtful staff who show pride in showing their country
Very well run. Excellent accommodations. Great vehicals. Excellent food offered. Kept well to schedule.