35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari trip of a lifetime at Porini Lion Camp
I've recently returned from a 3 night stay at Porini Lion Camp, booked through Gamewatchers Safari. From reading reviews and following Gamewatchers and Porini Lion camp on instagram and facebook, its fair to say I had high expectations. These expectations were outstripped in every way possible, making for the most magical, memorable trip of a lifetime.
From setting foot in Nairobi, every single aspect of organisation was excellent. This kicked off with the initial meet and greet by Denis at the airport, which was friendly, welcoming and informative. He delivered us to our overnight accommodation before leaving us with clear timings for collection the following morning.
We were then taken to Wilson airport where again our Gamewatchers representative checked us in for our internal flights which ran smoothly and to time. We were then met at the airstrip by the Porini guide and driver and our safari adventure began.
I cannot fault the level of service, attention to detail and efficiency of the entire gamewatchers team from start to finish and would not hesitate to recommend them.
As for Porini Lion camp - the safari experience provided by Porini is exceptional - being based in the conservancy and being guided under the expert eyes of our masai driver and spotter, Little John and Lenny, we felt at one with the animals we observed. There was no crowding of vehicles such as can be experienced in the main reserve, and their knowledge of the animals and ecosystem made for fascinating game drives, at the end of which I felt that I'd not only seen more animals than I could have dreamed of, but that I understood more about them too.
The tented accommodation is excellent and the attention to detail outstanding. Such as hot water bottles awaiting you after a delicious 3 course dinner. Likewise, falling asleep to the sounds of nature outside your tent, to being gently woken for the morning game drive with the delivery of fresh coffee, hot chocolate and a jug of warm water to wash with. The bucket shower system feel like a true luxury after a long mornings game drive, likewise the delicious lunch that follows.
If you're keen to see a huge variety and number of animals in a short space of time, but in the way that nature intended - then Porini Lion camp is an absolute must. It ticks every single box - I cannot recommend it highly enough. My only concern is that too many people will read this and there won't be a tent left for me when I return next year!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
True pros made for an extraordinary trip
Tanzania Choice has been in business for 15 years. They know what they are doing, every step of the way. We didn't encounter *anything* that they didn't have a (good!) answer for. It is locally owned and operated and it is clear that they *love* their work and they love sharing the land and the parks with you. Our guide -- business owner, Kakasii -- was an extraordinary source of information and always cheerful and optimistic. He can find animals everywhere! He spotted a leopard, up in a tree, in the shade, probably 200 yards awhile while driving past. I couldn't find the leopard without binoculars! He can tell you the name of a bird that just flew by that I barely glimpsed. We overheard other groups talking in the evening about what they'd seen and done that day and we'd always seen more and had better experiences. He just *knows* these parks and these animals. He and Brenda -- his wife and co-owner -- excel at what they do and take a huge amount of professional pride in their work. I can't say enough good things about them and about the experience.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
They were able to get me an affordabale tour at a peak season - impressive! Very professional too.
Unable to get an affordable trip to Dubai in time, Skywide Tours and Travel were recommended to me after I posted on my FB wall requesting for recommendations. I got 10 tour companies, including well known ones but there was something about the guy I was dealing with - David that was very impressive. First he sent me a list of recommendations in a table form that made it easy for me to view the different packages available. From then on, his communication with me was very professional and instant considering I was dealing with several other companies at the same time, many of whose response I had to keep cajoling. Eventually, though I had never used the company, I opted to give them a chance for a tour to the Maasai Mara, with a van all to ourselves, the first time for my 4 boys (son, 2 nephews and a grandson) and I have no regret. The boys aged 7, 14, 17, 18 enjoyed themselves thoroughly. We had a good driver too though he has room for improvement as I mentioned to them later on explaining about stuff - He seemed a quiet type but respected us, gave us tips and his language was civil even when speaking with other drivers. We enjoyed his company too. We would definitely use them again and are considering them for a trip to Dubai in December. I would recommend them to other people any day.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4 days with an experienced guide, a friendly team, perfect mixture of comfort and bush experience
We looked for an bush experience as close to nature as possible and we got what we wanted. Philimon and his colleages took care of us in all possiblre ways: wonderful game drives, brilliant sightings, relaxed evening campfire talks, delicious food and drinks (sundowners included). We booked and payed in advance from Hamburg, Germany via internet and had no problems at all. We met a day before the start of the safari so all details could be talked about. So we had 4 days ion the Okawango Delta, Kwai Region, we'll never forget. Thank you so very much!
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awsome
My wife and I visited Kenya in early 2018 and we absolutely loved every single bit of it. We went to Masai Mara and got to see all the big five animals, excluding the Rhino, multiple times. In fact, we saw most of the wildlife.
Peter our guide and travel companion was exceptional, very kind and patient. The accommodations in the park were top notch. Thanks to Transtrek and Daniel’s efforts, I was able to have a horse riding experience inside the park and it was amazing.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
3 day trip to Amboseli
We found AFMcT to be very professional. Our trip was well organised and excellent value for money. We were collected from Wildebeest Lodge in Nairobi and our driver (John) was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Our children (11 & 9) loved Kibo Safari Lodge which has a excellent swimming pool and great food. The drive from Nairobi is circa 4 hours but is part of the experience! The safari tents are traditional but very atmospheric. My wife and I really liked the barwhich has a nice "vibe" in the evenings. I highly recommend AFMcT.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable and super accommodating! Made my safari perfect- catered to every request!
Godson is very responsive to Facebook messages and email. Even given the time difference, I always had thorough replies to all my inquiries. There was a lot of back and forth so that Godson knew exactly what I was looking for and he perfectly catered my trip to what I wanted. I gave him a list of the animals I hoped to see, the level of accommodation I desired, and he put together a plan. He handled all the bookings, so all I had to worry about was getting there! He even picked me up from my hotel after I finished hiking Kilimanjaro, then finished my trip by dropping me off at the airport.
On safari, Godson's truck is as comfortable as they get (there's a LOT of dust and bumpy roads on safari!) and he was constantly on his radio, working with other guides so we didn't miss any spottings! He was even able to find some baby leopards playing in a tree! Such a special site!
I'd highly recommend booking with Godson for personalized, professional service and a wonderful safari experience!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Visit to Tanzania with Sunny Safaris Ltd
We just finished a one week visit that included visits to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Maynyara, as well as a visit to Marangu/Mt. Kilimanjaro. Our visit was so special, thanks mainly to Sunny Safaris.
On the front end planning our trip, Jessica was very helpful in assisting with the right itinerary for us. She always responded timely any time I had a question.
One of the best aspects of our trip was our guide Abdul with Sunny Safaris. From the moment Abdul met us at the Kilimanjaro airport, he was very kind and trustworthy, and always did such a great job explaining everything and answering the many questions my wife and I had. He has quite the eye for the animals and we were able to see everything we hoped to see, and more. Then on the last day, it finally cleared up so we could see clear views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and he stopped several times from several different places so we could get all the photos and views we wanted. We appreciate his patience and kind demeanor and his skill as a guide. It was also nice having our own driver and vehicle during our stay. It really was a personalized experience!
Overall it was such a great trip and we appreciate the assistance of Abdul, Jessica and the Sunny Safaris team!
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Team with Excellent Service
My boyfriend and I recently returned from safari with Simba Adventures company and we had a great experience. We booked a 2 days trip to Tarangire park and Ngorongoro crater since we did not have much time to do a long safari. The accommodation and food was awesome, our driver was so kind and knowledgeable that we have seen lots of animals and all the big five. Thank you Simba Adventures for arranging this once in our life time experience. We will recommend it to everyone!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best trips i've ever had
Issa five ranking.The trip was flawless. Excellent guides,shortly..everything was on point.