20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Baobab Diani
Best holiday ever,we got a real nice deal from Bonfire Adventure,our agent was very professional and he didn't mind us calling now and then even after office hours,i would highly recommend Mr Mbugua.He is very polite and understanding. As for Baobab Diani Thumbs up.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
We received good treatment from the staff. They are true professionals and we couldn't ask for more.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful Excellent and
Excellent and timely communication from Maria - Ciata branch. The trip was worthwhile. Thanks bonfire.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Over the moon experience
The experience was amazing, we were assisted by a good man called kevin at bonfire and he helped us plan everything from beginning to end and we had a blast.
I look forward to future dealings with bonfire
You will never go wrong with choosing bonfire.
Thanks guys
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lack of Integrity and Unethical Business
We were supposed to travel to South Africa in the summer of 2020 with Kanyezi Africa Safari. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, our trip was canceled. We contacted Chris and Michael Kanyezi to get a refund. Kanyezi said that they had given our total payment (approximately $24,000) to subcontractors that book flights, lodge reservations, safaris, etc. and could not get the money back. Side note, we also had a cruise, VRBO, and concerts planned in 2020, all of which were reimbursed to us with no problem. Airline flights hadn't been booked when they canceled, and they wouldn't even reimburse us for the flight. Fast forward to a few weeks ago when Kanyezi starts sending emails to rebook. Kanyezi said we had 2 weeks to rebook without being charged an increase of $2600 per person. Payments needed to be wired by December 29, 2020. Note: all payments had to be wired. I spoke with the owners and agreed to pay approximately $3900 per person to rebook. This money was to cover the flights from small airlines within Africa that went bankrupt. When a new contract was emailed to me, they had us paying $4628 per person PLUS $980 per person to cover taxes and fees. At this point, I was not willing to dump another $11,216 into this trip. That is what I would have to pay on top of the $23,990 I already paid, and I still had to buy insurance?!? I find it unethical and a lack of integrity to not reimburse us anything. I'm very disappointed with this company. A trip of a lifetime has turned into a $23,990 LOSS. I've saved for years for this trip. It's just incomprehensible.
EE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator was at a very professional level. Everything went well, there were no problems.
The safari was very fierce. It was powerful to see animals in the wild and so close. It was my most intense experience.
In my opinion, the price-quality ratio was in place. During the safari there was catering 3 times a day, I didn't have to worry about anything.
EE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator was very professional and helpful.
Everything was great. We visited Tarangiere, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro national parks and local tribes (Maasai, Tatoga, Hadzabe). On the safari we saw many different animals (buffalo, lions, giraffes, wildebeest, mongooses, impalas, rhinos, leopard, zebras, hippos). The experience was amazing. Ene Lepp was a professional tour operator. Ene put together a program that meets your wishes. We definitely recommend Siafu to other travelers.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5-Day Safari with Leken Adventures smooth communication / great guide
It was very easy to communicate with this operator when planning our safari, Mr Alex always answered our e-mails very promptly and was very helpful advising us about the safari tour that better met our requirements.
We´ve chosen the 5-day safari "endless plains"
Our guide Ayub was very professional, shown a good knowledge about birds and managed that it was possible to see the big five although the rhinos were too far, but as they are very rare we can´t ask for better. We visited Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater and we loved the 4 lodge where we stayed overnight, Ngorongoro Serena Lodge by its landscape view over the crater, Kati kati tented camp because our stay was like a dream, and Farm house by its simplicity and the kindness of the staff.
Thank you Leken Adventures. Alex and Ayub will carry this trip in our hearts forever
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Experience !
Tremendous and Incredible experience! Our guide was a gem & knowledgeable about both safaris as well as Kilimanjaro. We saw incredible animals (Unfortunately we missed Rhino out of the Big 5), landscape, and local people (also learned about different tribes in the Kilimanjaro region). We even learned somewhat Swahili! Our guide shared his knowledge about animals and their behaviour, plant life, the landscape, and history. We loved the lunches and surprise breakfast in the bush! We fell in love with it all.
Our initial and constant contact throughout the booking and preparation process was with Alex. He was quick to reply and was very helpful in finding out our desires and made sure the trip we would experience would be successful. In fact, the trip he put together for us far exceeded my expectations. I booked the safari (4 days) as well as Kilimanjaro for 6 days via the Machame route.
As you know, It is scary booking a trip of a lifetime and making a deposit in advance to be able to get lodging booked. You send the money hoping this is really a legit company that will take care of you. Let me assure you about Alex and Leyken Adventure, this company is top-notch and will honour their word! We were personally welcomed to Tanzania by Aggrey (Great Guy). He was there to greet and welcome me to our long-planned Kilimanjaro trip as well as safari, also gave me a short trip around Moshi and the local market, and then during my stay in Arusha, Alex greets and welcome me and made sure everything is great. This is a company that we will recommend to everyone that has a desire to see this incredible country and experience an incredible safari and Kilimanjaro hiking trip.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Banok Safaris is a flexible & 100% reliable Partner. Ben is per Whats App 24/7 available to support
We had an amazing Honeymoon Safari in Masai Mara. Ben from Banok Safafi made us an incredible offer i couldnt match with my own search. We stayed 4 Days and 3 Nights at Amani Mara Camp, an absolut TOP NOTCH Camp.. expensive but it was definately worth it... the staff adapted everything acording our wishes and the camp is located at an incredible spot with a stunning view in the savanne. Right in front of the camp are about 70 Hippo's in the River and also a few Crocodiles. Foodies will love the amazing 3-4 course menues of high quality food... my wife is vegetarian and i'm a meat lover. As important as the Camp is the Tour guide ... James (A local Massai) drove us with his OPEN SIDED Offroad Land Cruiser through the huge Mara theretory. He was well experienced and knew litterly all spots.. we saw lots of Lions mating, the Lapard and also the Cheetas hunting. Ben also orgsnized us a Fly IN/Out package... which saves you 6hours of exhausting driving from Nairobi to the Mara.. absolutely worth. All in all it was just amazing... PS: Ben is available per Whats App 24/7 to support... and also picks you up from Hotel to the airport... it was a end to end full service package...
