35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The experience was awesome i loved it.
I would love to say Smartview is the best tour operator in Kenya. They made our Safari successful with their best professional and friendly approach. They placed our comfort before anything else and provided services that must have limited their profit i guess. Their driver, the vehicle, the hotels and resorts that they provided in the package was worth more than what I paid. They gave us finest driver on Kenyan roads and in game parks plus a good communicator. His knowledge and understanding of wildlife and nature around helps one enjoy the safari and see all that is there on offer. His patience and friendliness is non-comparable. I highly recommend SMARTVIEW TRAVEL to anyone going to Kenya for a short or long tour. I am 100% sure they will offer you what ever you want and at a cost you can not regret.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Smartview Travel & tours are the best in kenya. I think they deserve that word SMART.
I would love to say Smartview is the best tour operator in Kenya. They made our Safari successful with their best professional and friendly approach. They placed our comfort before anything else and provided services that must have limited their profit i guess. Their driver, the vehicle, the hotels and resorts that they provided in the package was worth more than what I paid. They gave us finest driver on Kenyan roads and in game parks plus a good communicator. His knowledge and understanding of wildlife and nature around helps one enjoy the safari and see all that is there on offer. His patience and friendliness is non-comparable. I highly recommend SMARTVIEW TRAVEL to anyone going to Kenya for a short or long tour. I am 100% sure they will offer you what ever you want and at a cost you can not regret.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
How to See Uganda's Gorillas, Chimps + Safari
Uganda is an incredible safari destination. Working with experts is key. Let’s Go Travel’s experienced team made our complex itinerary easy, exciting and seamless. Joan and Alfy run a trusted business with knowledgeable, local drivers and guides, who genuinely care. From arrival to departure, visiting three different national parks, the team was there to ensure all ran smoothly. The itinerary was full of once-in-a-lifetime moments and cultural immersion. We had a blast.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic service. Great communication, flexibility, bespoke itinary and community partner
Xxx Review - Eco Bamboo Tours
My wife and I have just finished a 5 day tour with Eco Bamboo tour and are still reeling from the great time we had.
Our choice of operator came via a friends recommendation who said the company were great value and importantly, worked hard to ensure that local communities benefit from tourism. They were spot on!
We decided to start from Kigali (Rwanda) so that the transfer to Bwindi NP was shorter (then that from Entebbe/Kampala). Godfrey picked us promptly on the 1st day and we set off for the Ugandan border which we crossed with ease.
Not long after, we were in the town of Kisoro, staying at Golden Monkey our base for the next 2 nights as we tackled the Gorilla trek. This was a truly amazing experience!
On the 3rd day we checked out and headed for Amajambere Iwacu Community Campground by Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, where Mt Sabinyo resides. After consecutive days of heart pumping exercise, for the most amazing reward of wildlife and scenery, we then headed South to rest up at Lake Bunyoni. Our original itinerary had us staying one night, but mid way through the trip we felt we might want an additional night to rest before the long drive back to Kampala/Entebbe, and EcoBamboo tours were very accomodating in making this possible.
Our final day saw the longest drive, broken up by a lunch stop just outside Mbarara and picture opportunity at the Equator before we were dropped at Entebbe.
We cannot thank Edison and all the Godfrey’s enough for their help, patience (with all our questions) and fantastic company in making this tour one we will never forget.
There is still so much for us to see in Uganda, so we will be back, and when we do, we will look to EcoBamboo tours.
LT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exellent 5 days Safari trip with gide Kikitu
The main reason why we chose Axis Africa Safaris was the possibility to pay for the trip on arrival without deposit. And we were very happy with our choise. Our Safari guide Kikitu is very positive and funny person. He gave us so much information about animals. During game drives he did everything that we would have the opportunity to see as much as possible animals in their natural habitat. He knew exactly where to go to see them and get the best views. He took care that we get the best of our trip. The accommodation was good, especially Mara Lenchada camp. We had unforgettable experience. Thanks to Axis Africa!
Also the people we joined Safari were great.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything perfect, a nice and professional service.
Good Morning. We contracted with Bushtroop Tours and Safaris and everything went perfectly. Months before to arrive at Nairobi we had contacted with Jacqueline by email. She responded very quickly to the emails. After comparing prices and services we decided to rent a 4x4 with your agency. We paid to her 300 dollars in advance and when we arrived in Nairobi we paid the rest at the airport. When we arrived in Kenya, at the airport, a worker from the agency was waiting for us. We had hired a Toyota and we had prepared a Nisan, the boy told us that the Toyota had it in the mechanical workshop. After 10 days in Kenya we returned to leave the car at the Nairobi airport. In this time Jacqueline was waiting for us to pick up the car. The impression she gave me is that she was a very nice and professional person. We did not have any kind of problem with the service.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible!!!!
I recently travelled to Tanzania solo and didn’t have much time to spare so pre booked everything with African Traits. I was blown away with how smoothly everything run from the moment I enquired and throughout my whole time there. I completed my Kilimanjaro trek and a 4 day safari. All prices included pick up from bus, hotel pre trek and post trek and hotel after safari as well as airport transfer. Hotels were amazing! And even finished my trek a day early and they had organised an extra night at the hotel before I went on safari at their cost!
Godfrey was easily contactable throughout whole experience via what’s up answering any questions or queries!! Couldn’t recommended this company more!!!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing and exciting safari!
This trip was the best we have ever done as a family. Nurdin was an excellent guide with a lot of knowledge. He really made the difference. We were able to catch the big 5 and also four out of the five small. All these were close up encounters. The accommodations were absolutely fine and the food was delicious. We highly recommend Zepisa African safaris
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very special experience - many beautiful memories
Our 9 day family-group “glamping” Tanzanian Safari to Mikumi, Ruaha and Selous (including a spectacular and very interesting drive through the Uluguru Mountains) was one of the great adventures of our life - something we will never forget. At times our endurance and physical fitness were tested (we are not that young!) but in the end, it was really worth the effort.
Our special adventure was all made possible by Tende and his outstanding Tanzanian team from Bumhi/Afriroots. Each and every member of the team made us feel very special. Nothing was too much trouble. They gave us many, many beautiful memories.
We listened, we learned, we laughed and we enjoyed every minute of our trip. We covered a lot of ground and along the way we were continuously amazed by the knowledge and total feeling of safety and security conveyed to us by Tende and his team. We dined in style, we slept with the animals (well almost!) and we developed a feeling of closeness to a beautiful and special country. Our last night in Selous was a remarkable, memorable and indescribable experience.
The Dar Realty tour (also organised by Afriroots) that we experienced before our Safari, was very special and informative.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience, exceeded our expectations!
Lizzy in the office was fantastic to deal with leading up to the safari. We really appreciated Lizzy's quick responses and information. It was great, felt like we were dealing with a person, not just a business, and it was one of the main reasons we selected Drones Safaris to start with.
Mike our driver was wonderful! We felt very safe with him. Nothing was too much trouble, he was very patient and kind and fun. We affectionately nicknamed him 'Mike the man!', because he found us all the animals (big 5 plus more), and got in some great positions for photos - it was obvious he was very experienced, and knew a lot about the wildlife.
The vehicle was very comfortable, clean and modern, with great viewing from the roof!
We opted for a budget safari but still found the accommodation clean and comfortable and the food was excellent with a variety of mostly local dishes served on a buffet. As vegetarians we were well catered for.
We were very grateful also that Mike got us to the train station on time on the last day, despite some very difficult circumstances that were out of his control (a 3 hour road closure).
We were very lucky to have Esther from the office on the trip also, she was very sweet and helpful. A real bonus!
There was really just one negative, which we shared with Mike at the time, about the Masai village (optional extra). Unfortunately our experience wasn't great, some of the Masai people in the village we visited were very pushy selling souvenirs. To Drones credit, they listened to our feedback, and we understand measures will be put in place to avoid it happening in the future (Drones staff were very open and keen to receive feedback, and there seems to be a genuine commitment to providing good customer service).
We visited the Masai Mara and Amboseli National Parks. Despite the distance between them we would definitely recommend including Amboseli in your safari itinerary.
Overall it was an incredible experience, and exceeded our expectations, especially regarding the wildlife we saw and we would definitely recommend Drone Safaris (part of Baboon Budget Safaris) as a tour provider!