IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip of a lifetime!
My husband and I celebrated our first anniversary and belated honeymoon in South Africa , and the first week was an exclusive safari in Kruger park and the surrounding area arranged by safari with us.
Wow!
From the first email correspondence with Andre until the last hug goodbye with Ettienne our skilled guide- we have only good things to say! Andre was very accommodating and helpful in arranging our trip and updating us right away with anything that came up. He advised us as to what package would suit our needs and answered all questions that came up in a very timely manner.
Ettienne was waiting for us when we landed in JNB and was our fearless leader, guide, driver and advisor throughout the trip. His fun attitude and wealth of knowledge in all things safari and Africa related were a huge plus to our trip. We got insider information on the most wonderful extra activities available near where we were staying and he even spent the time helping us plan the next leg of our journey (self driving down the garden route) so that we get the very most out of our time in this beautiful country. He made sure we were comfortable and happy throughout the trip and was a pleasure to have as a traveling companion throughout.
We would definitely recommend safari with us and Ettienne as a guide for any group, big or small. This company will take care of you , be straightforward about everything, tailor your trip to your needs, and will also be happy to help with anything else if they are able. 5 glowing stars to them!!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lifetime memories
Our experience with ajabu safaris from start to finnish was excellent. From the
iniatial contact with anja sorting out our itinary was easy and straight forward. When we arrived in Tanzania our guide Juma was there to meet us, for the next 8 days we experienced a wonderful safari due the experience and knowlede of Juma. He took his time where other guides just seem to soeed everywhere. due to his patience and knowledge we saw the big 5 but more importantly we learned about the animals and there environment and the measures to stop poaching. We could not have had a better guide.
We will rember ou trip for our liftime
and Juma.
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Double price for avarage service
The tour was ok, THEY put me with people from other tours and combine all of us. When I Sent to camp and talk with other I learnt I pains double price. So my advise choose your camp and organize with them.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once-in-a-lifetime experience thanks to Claus, Norah and Easy Travel
We had a wonderful 8 day Safari through the Northern Circuit (Tanzania). Based on many reviews here on Tripadvisor we ended up choosing EasyTravel and never regretted our decision. The whole process, starting with first contact, the planning process, the safari itself, was perfectly executed.
Our consultant Norah advised us from our very first e-mail, helped us set-up tour itinerary and planned the whole trip from beginning to end.
We were very lucky to have Claus as our safari guide. Fantastic fun guy, Claus really knows all the national parks, has incredible wealth of experience and you sometimes get the feel he knows the animals by name ;). Oh, and he makes sure, you get the best photo opportunities and positions to see your favorite animals :). He is a very good and safe driver as well.
We had a fantastic time, thank you Norah, thank you Claus for making this an unforgettable experience!
N+M
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A perfect Kilimanjaro experience with WildRootSafaris
Ten days to climb Kilimanjaro, meet Masaïs and to visit the Lake Manyara during a one day safari. The whole team of WildRootSafaris is great and very competent. Mathew, the boss, is looking after our expectations and finding solutions if something goes wrong. I highly recommend this company for organizing safaris, trekking or visiting Tanzania !
IL
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
12-day trip with Tony Mobile Safari.
A few days ago, my wife and I returned from a 12-day trip with Tony Mobile Safari. This was our third trip to Botswana and, undoubtedly, the best. We saw several times more and better than our previous trips. And all thanks to the excellent guide and driver Tony. His excellent knowledge of the landscape, the habits of animals and birds helped at the right time in the right place, to find and watch animals from the best position. Tony, being and a wonderful photographer constantly cared about it. Together with his assistant, Eddie , they also provided good conditions and excellent food in the campsites. A trip with Tony is a 100% safari from the very beginning to the end of our tour. During our trips from the park to the park, Tony told us that the cameras were ready - the safari did not stop. If we go back to Botswana, then certainly turn to Tony Mobile Safari - the best company, from those with whom we traveled to Botswana ! Thank you so much , Tony and Eddy !
TN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience with a pleasant trip
It was great experience traveling with lakeside tours and travel in Uganda. I visited Queen Elizabeth national park, where wild buffalo herds, deer, birds and elephants. The most enjoyable was the boat trip in lakes of George and Edward where I saw crocodiles, hippos, white eagles, swans and elephants that were in large numbers. The accompanying staff was very cool and I would like to thank Bonny very much for serving me throughout my stay there. I will go back and repeat this experience again in near but for a longer period of this certainly.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Masai Mara as its best!
Beacon Safaris provided my family with a first class Masai Mara experience. I requested Ilkeliani Camp hotel and they delivered my request. Robert replied our e-mails in a very timely manner and his answers were clear. My husband and I considered, at the beginning, that pricing was fair but at the end of our trip we thought it was a very good value for the money paid. Josh was assigned to us as our guide and driver; we could not have asked for a better person for the task. We had fun and enjoyed his vast knowledge of the Kenyan Savannah as well as the great radio support group formed by all the guides in the area. Josh was always trying to give us the best experience possible hence we got to see incredible animals, including the migration groups.
On our trip back to Nairobi we could experience a great view of the Rift Valley Region which was breathtaking.
We wanted to do another excursion with Beacon Safaris but our family engagements did not allowed us to do it. Summarizing, we highly recommend Beacon Safaris services for your next visit to Kenya AND we will certainly use their services again on our next trip. Thank you Robert and Josh!!
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very lucky with game drive
We booked a 4 days / 3 nights safari (Nakuru and Masai Mara) with Wildebeest Safari. I've been many times in Kenya (at least 10 times) and it was first time with my husband, my 2 girls (10 and 7 years) and I. I would say the safari was very good and we were very lucky with game drive. We saw the Big Five and plenty of other animals. We arrived in Nairobi 26th September. The Airport is Under construction therefore, it is a big mess. We were a bit confused as Ken (the person in charge of the welcome at the arrival) waited outside of the Airport. Many of operator waited Inside... Then the transfer to the Wildebeest Eco Camp for the first night (Nairobi Langata) was ok. But I would never never recommended Wildebeest Eco Camp. It could be a super place but the people working there are terrible. Nobody welcome you. They didn't find the booking etc... we had to walk to our tent (which was at the opposit of the camp) with all our luggage without help and explaination of the camp and facilities. Anyway it was just for the first night. Next day (first day of our safari) we should have meet our guide at 8h00. 8h30 nobody was there. I called Wildebeest and they told me that the guide was stock in trafficjam but he should arrive in the next 5 minutes. 10 minutes later nobody. No help from the reception of the camp Nothing. 15 minutes later the guide arrive at the reception. In fact he was behind the camp as the security guard at the entrance said that he has to wait outside.... well the driver guide finally came Inside at the reception and we left Nairobi 1 hour later. Our driver guide was Joseph. A very good driver... but didn't interact much with us. Didn't explain much. Anyway maybe a bit shy or I don't know. But he took care of us, the vehicle was comfortable and very clean during the safari. First stop in Nakuru at Nakuru Flaming Hill camp. Very nice place, very nice people. We liked this place ver much. Very good game drive also. Next day Nakuru - Masai Mara Serena lodge. What a terrible long day. We passed though the mountain (via Moa) . When we reached Narok after 4 hours we thought it would be ok yet. No way the road to the Mara is awfull. It is not a road. First time I came in Kenya 20 years ago the roads were better. Next time (if I 'll come again) it will be a flying safari. We left at 7 the morning and reach Mara Serena lodge at 4h30 the afternoon. We were tired and my girls were exausted. Wildebeest Safari should advise custumers that roads are so terrible specially when you travel with kids. Anyway this day was a long and uncumfortable day without game drive... just driving driving and driving. Thanks to Joseph who managed this very well. Next day was a full day safari in the Mara. Very good game perfect. The picnic lunch in the middle of the Mara was great. Mara Serena lodge (I've been there at least 5 times) was ok. 20 years ago was same... but staff are not so friendly. The girl at the shop was terrible. Then back to Nairobi with 3 hours drives again on this terrible road. And one more night at the Wildebeest camp. Next morning we should have a transfer at 7h00 to the Airport. Once again our driver (Ken) arrived at 7h30-7h45. He told us again that the security guard told him to stay outside of the camp with car. Ok you stay outside but come at the reception please. Our flight was at 10h00 and we were afraid to miss it. It has been a big stress. To resume the games were perfect (very lucky), the vehicle was also perfect (clean and comfortable), the guide (Joseph) drive his car perfectly but needs to interact a little more more with clients, accomodation very good at Nakuru, good at Masai Mara and poor in Nairobi. We found that Kenya changed a lot. People are not as friendly as they used to be (so disappointed with this point). Roads are poor ... but landscapes still beautiful. My family and I enjoyed the safari but not sure will come again.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great
'I had a great experience climbing the Nyiragongo volcano, what a marvelous to watch in the night the active lava lake? thanks to Ubuntu Voyages for organizing my trip. For a professional tour operator, i highly recommend Ubuntu Voyages in Goma.'' February 2017