US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This was an experience of a lifetime thanks to Richard!
My group and I came to visit for a week and from the airport pickup to drop off on the last day we enjoyed. Richard was very pleasant and knowledge. We had many things we wanted to experience and he was patient with us and made provisions for us to see everything. He communicated well and made sure that we were safe. It felt as if we had known him all of our lives. He provided us excellent customer service and always made sure that we were please. We definitely will be back and we would not travel there with another else but HEKIMA Safaris!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Extremely helpful and arranged everything needed for a fantastic trip!
Magical Gorilla Adventures were so helpful in planning a trip to the Rwenzori mountains to trek as well as visit the mountain gorillas in Bwindi. Aina was extremely patient with us as our dates changed and it was touch and go whether we were going to make the trip happen or not. They organized it from the point of pick up in Kigali, arranged accommodations along the way and also the hike to the Rwenzoris. Ronnie was our driver and took absolute care of us the entire way. He provided anything that we needed to keep us happy and comfortable along the way and was the perfect blend of friendly and professional. Accommodations were great, service was fantastic the entire time and we had a great time!
IT
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A memorable experience
We were fortunate enough to go on a 3-day trip to the Murchison Falls National Park with Likana Safaris Uganda in February of this year.
We had three days packed with wonderful experiences.
We saw a large number of animals and birds during the game drive: elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, crowned cranes, to name just some.
Another highlight of the safari was the boat cruise up to the Falls with sightings of hippo and numerous bird life. And on our last day, we were taken to the top of the Falls: a spectacular view of the river as it plunges down the gorge.
The whole trip was a great success due to the outstanding organization by Likana Safaris and the knowledge and experience of its excellent guide.
Great accommodation too at the Sambiya River Lodge.
Uganda is well worth visiting and Likana Safaris did an excellent job in introducing us to this beautiful country.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent experience!
We did a private camping safari tour with sekanka in July 2023. Everything from the start to the end was organized perfectly well, the team was so nice and helpful. We went with two kids, 9 and 6, and felt safe all the time. We had the most amazing sightings and could certainly not have had this experience on our own. It was definitely an experience we will never forget!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania SAFARI 6 DAYS
Best safari experience in my life in Tanzania with Rede Tours and Safari. 6 days in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire were all dream come true, good adventure, guiding with 100% perfect service and tented lodge accommodation.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly, organized and trustworthy
Dear fellow travelers,
I am this review from my heart for the very first time. When my husband asked me to travel to Tanzania and Zanzibar, I was super excited. We planned our 9 day trip in the month of April. We did research on google, YouTube and lonely planet. We spoke with few friends as well. We are frequent travelers so we were quite sure that we will plan our trip by ourself. But to my surprise it wasn’t the case. The more I was doing my research about trip, I got to know that I will need somebody to help me with safari and also to book accommodation at the right place. So I start contacting various tour operators to know what they can offer and how they can plan itinerary for my family of 3 (2 adult and 1 child).
Frank from Serengeti Clarity was the best person that we were looking for. He was the only person who understood our dietary requirements (vegetarian), budget and travel logistics (domestic flights).
We got all our answers promptly which was reassuring. We started from Zanzibar and then took domestic flight for Arusha. Later in Tanzania we went to Tarangire National park, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro crater, Hadjabe tribe, Datoga tribe, Masai tribe and finished with a day trek on Mount Kilimanjaro.
We can’t thank enough and praise our guide Kevin’s driving across the muddy roads and his knowledge about animal kingdom. He was always ready to help and tried his level best to show us all big 5s and much more. We had great Funtime together which we will always cherish.
We always had good vegetarian food which we requested.
We felt very safe and happy during our entire trip. People were always very welcoming and polite.
We will recommend Serengeti Clarity to our friends and family members. We will come back again soon to touch the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Asante Sana (Thank you)
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I highly recommend Meektrails & Jasan Warui for your safari
My wife, two teenage sons, and I had an incredible 6 day safari with Meektrails. It was a great value and jam packed with experiences built into the package. Be prepared to rough it!
Additionally, I can’t say enough about our personal driver/guide Jasan Warui. He’s an amazing guide, and even better person. He took very good care of us, and if you request him you won’t be sorry!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Redefining African Experience!
Trip number 2! We trust Newton and Mathew with our first trip to Africa in June 2022 with a Safari experience across Kenya, this time we returned as Newlyweds with a Bateleur Eagles Safari booked and organised trip to Zanzibar.
They matched our needs (knowing us well by this point!) with a local guide for a tour of Stone Town and then transfer to our resort. Our guide was really helpful and even took the time out to find us a baobab tree to visit which was on my bucket list!
We made some changes to our schedule after deciding one thing was a bit “tourist trap” and everything was swiftly changed without a murmur.
Making memories is their specialty.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
“The Black Leopard” 3rd time booking, only gets better and better.
Where to start? We can’t thank Newton, Mathew and their team enough. After two bookings before with my (now) wife. I set them their biggest challenge yet!
After a failed trip to South Africa with my Mum in 2020 (some thing called Covid). We thought this trip wouldn’t happen.
We messaged the Bateleur team in early November who quickly collated a highly bespoke schedule to our exact requests.
It took a little while to confirm our side, and the various lodges / camps availability had changed. With a long list of questions from me (I would say us but I’d be lying!), the team managed to completely rejig our schedule and delivery our dream trip.
Starting in Nairobi we headed North to Samburu, but not before a surprise. We had asked if Jack the incredibly knowledgeable guide from my first visit to Kenya was available. We’d been informed he had some family matters and our guide would be Anthony. The team had arranged for Jack to be with us, but kept it a secret until the departure… from both of us! It’s not often that I’m speechless! And we were off to Samburu, catching up all the way.
We asked to dive off the road to sample the Dragonfruit and Mangoes grown and then sold along the edge. Jack picked the right place where we managed to interact with the locals as if we were local ourselves.
We enjoyed 3 nights in Samburu, watching leopard, elephants, lions and an unbelievable 360 degree sighting of a lazy cheetah.
We left for Laikipia, but dropped in by our guides childhood school in the foothills of Mount Kenya. My Mum is a teacher and wanted to see how children were taught in Kenya. Jack arranged for us to sit in on a Maths lesson and have a tour of the school.
We spent a few nights looking for leopards again (with luck!) and Striped Hyena / Wild Dogs (with no luck this time). But the show was stolen by an encounter with Giza, the now infamous black leopard of Laikipia. A true bucket list experience. We then spent the last morning tracking Kisiwa, the large local male leopard before our paths crossed on one of the tracks when heading back to camp.
We finished off with a couple of nights in Lewa, a real haven of Rhinos. So hard to find in so many places, we even managed to find a handful of Black Rhino.
We rounded our trip off with a meal at Carnivore with Mathew, Newton and Jack - dawa’s all round. And if it’s your Birthday possibly a surprise song…
Jack, assisted by Alex in Lewa, and the team live off making the dreams of their guests come true. They have a high level of expertise, but are also really open and accommodating to people specific (and often demanding!) requests.
You can never see everything, but the Bateluer Eagles Safari will get you as close as it’s possible to get.
We might not be able to get back soon, but we will be back.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice trip
Overall good trip, with a very nice and well-planned day-to-day itinerary where we got to see all we wanted to see over the three-day period. Also booked great places to stay all nights, with excellent value for money.
Very responsive tour organiser who always responded quickly whenever we had any questions.
