DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Much more than expected, don't miss!
We are 2 couples from Germany, and we traveled across Kenya self organized and also drove our car by our self. But for the National Parks we asked for local drivers and guides because they know where to go, and they have also a lot of information. We have done this in three Parks and in Masai Mara we had the good luck and pleasure that Mpairo Ole Kiyapi (we called him John) was our guide.
We arrived in the camp early afternoon and John was waiting for us. As we started the Game Drive in the afternoon John promised that this would be the appetizer for the next day. After a few hours and lots of Elephants, Lions, Buffaloes, Cheetahs and thousands other animals we could not believe that this would be the appetizer. But John kept word.
As mentioned we have made some experience also in other parks but there is nothing really to compare. John has a great knowledge where to go and guided us much closer to the BIG 5 than expected. He is also a nice boy with a charming humor (ask him about the story of discounts when a man has to pay the cows for marry his wife).
Also a wonderful experience was to visit his village which is located close to the Ololaimutiek Gate. We get a very warm welcome and traditional songs and dances and nothing looks like "Tourist Style".
If you are searching for a Guide or a tour: clear recommendation!
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
GOOD BUDGET SAFARI!
We booked a safari with Hamadi and it was just awesome! He organized not even the tour for us; he even helped us with bus tickets to Dar es Salaam. The driver and chef were amazing. We booked a budget camping safari and the tents and sleeping bags were just fine! We highly recommend doing Safari with Face Of Africa Adventures.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazingly efficient and accommodating
Big Foot was wonderful to work with in all aspects from beginning to end. I have not found such efficiency in the 21 years I've been coming to Kenya. From our first call to the last contact when they picked us at the airport we were pleased with the friendliness, the care we received, and the reservations that were made for flying and for our hotel in Mombasa. It's nice to have a company that is so accommodating in providing options and making wonderful arrangements. We have used them several times and each time has been a great experience. They take care of all the details that I normally concern myself with and then some. They have connections with great places and their attention to customer care is over the top. Booking with Bigfoot makes things so easy and convenient you are left with nothing but to relax and enjoy your travel experience.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
All around great three days
I had only three days of a trip to Masai Mara - and looked for something cost effective and found Karibu Safaris online. In the run up, I was grateful for Robert’s fast replies and help with online payment and organising pick up from my hotel. They also kindly babysat my giant suitcase whilst we were in Masai Mara.
And the good experience continued. Our driver and guide got us there quickly and safely and was a great guide when we first went into the park. The accommodation was also super and food throughout was yummy (and healthy). We also spent the whole second day in the park, saw a huge amount of wildlife and decided we didn’t need a third trip after such two successful outings.
I’m especially grateful that the team got us back to Nairobi in time for my onward journey - and got me safely all the way to my airport hotel.
I would definitely use Karibu Safaris again if and when I am back and can recommend them wholeheartedly!
TW
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Except the shopping schedule others are just perfect
They replied very simple but fast, and they really did everything they promised, before/ after pick-up and accomendation (very nice and comfortable ) , which is all satisfying !! the guide looks serious, but very soon I found he is so friendly and easy going. So much fun throughout our trip! And he is also very professional, telling us everything about the animals. He also has very sharp eyesight that he can always spot animals from a distance and tried everything to let us take the best photos. The cook is awesome too! Lunch box is with some limitations but the dinner was all wonderful the cook himself is very fun to talk too! I enjoyed my safari with them a lot. The only thing I dislike is we were taken to a Massai tribe, which didn’t list in our itinerary. Those people Tried to sell you souvenir desperately and the price is ridiculous ! And the chief of tribe asked me to donate to their school so straightforwardly like I owed him the money! The tribe isn’t worthy to visit because they are so impatient when introducing their culture , their only focus is how much money they can get from you! I would 100% recommend Meru Slope to all travelers but suggest saying NO to the tribe schedule directly .
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I found the African Adventure amazing!!!!
Excellent, I would highly recommend to all my friends as its a life changing experience....Loved it all....All staff are just beautiful...
CL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The elephants are awesome, they are many!
It was an incredible day, full of magic, I was impressed to see so many elephants in their natural habitat, being so authentic and happy. I was happy to see so many colorful birds. I would have liked to have seen more cats (I only saw a lioness), I think there are more cats missing. The guide should know more about birds, he knew a lot about animals and interesting facts, but he lacked a bit more of that information. I loved the safari. Thank you very much
EE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautiful nature and delightful mountain gorillas!
Our trip was very well organized, all the lodges were of good quality an our guide George was piece of gold. He knew all the birds we saw, found lions in high grass impossible to see to unexperienced eye and took good care of us.
There was only one problem - the car was not in the best condition. It did not start without pushing or pulling and so we could not shut down the engine during game drives. Also during the night safari, when ranger saw some red glowing eyes in the darkness, our engine shut down and we had to get out to pull the car and so we lost the animal.
My conclusion from our trip to Uganda:
if you are for:
lots of animals - go to Serengeti;
chimpanzees - go to nearest zoo (bad luck for us - this was second time this year they were unable to trek the chimpanzee's);
gorillas, birding, beautiful landscapes, friendly people - go to Uganda;
Best park in my opinion was Murchison Falls and safari by boat from Mweya peninsula along Kazinga channel was very nice.
Apart from prementioned problems we found our trip satisfactory.
I recommended Destination Jungle Safaris and especially guide George.
CL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Botswana by Catalina Tecas
I think there are more predators missing in the park ... the rest is great
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Attentive to our needs and made adjustments were required
We were on a photographic safari and Vuriva understood and made adjustments as necessary to meet our photographic needs. They adjusted starting times and breakfast/lunch to make for the best times for light and animal activity. We had some problems early on with communications with one driver but Vuriva quickly fixed the problem. Their attentiveness to our needs was impressive.
