65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great, affordable safari experience.
Perfect five day, four night safari. Tents were really comfortable, food was pretty good, and the guides and other staff fantastic. We saw a lot — and the adventure of looking for them was enjoyable too. Our guides were very knowledgeable and made continuous efforts to find the best opportunities for us. And they were great company too! Overall, surpassed expectations and I would love to come back and do it again in the future! Richard.
GR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very good
Unique experience
11-Day Uganda Rwanda with Dav safaris was very well organized with an excellent leader Boaz. Thanks to Boaz for his service and knowledge.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent knowledge guides who know what they’re talking about
We had an amazing time on the safari and walking and boat tour. All the guides were very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. How they spotted the wildlife while concentrating on driving was amazing. The first day was a bit long but the guide fitted in with our requests the following days to finish a bit earlier. He still went out of his way to make sure we found the lion.
The accommodation was a bit more basic than we were expected. As we arrived during a heavy storm and feeling tired all we wanted was a nice hot shower but unfortunately the water pump had broken and we had no water for 24 hours. Once the rain stopped and water fixed we were much more settled.
Overall a great experience
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide for the week got nicknamed "Daddy Chris" for watching over us so well!
Group of six 30y/o women and we had a blast! Chris did a great job driving us around all week and making sure we were safe. He helped arrange things to make sure we got to do everything that our trip planners intended. Loved his Safari Rollercoaster driving! 2 girls stayed longer and reported he kept saying how the other 4 of us would have loved the extra excursions. Accommodations were all great (even if wi-fi was a struggle the last 2 places). Chris was punctual and waiting for us every morning. And he fought airport traffic to return and bring me my dropped phone from the truck before we made it through airport security!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A once in a lifetime experience!
We had such a fantastic time travelling through this beautiful country with Nick.
We saw Rhino, elephant, hippos, giraffe, lion, crocodile, leopard, chimpanzee, eland, impala, kob and the highlight for me, a gorilla family.
We travelled in and camped on top of a 4 wheel drive vehicle and also stayed in lodges. We shopped for and cooked our own food but also had the opportunity to experience Ugandan cuisine when staying in the lodges. The food was amazing.
We had experiences that were breathtaking: trekking along a ravine searching for chimpanzees, walking across the grassy plains to watch rhino, camping overnight on the Nile delta accompanied by Sarah an extremely knowledgeable Park Warden (who also spotted a leopard in a tree), driving through the national parks, boating up the Nile watching hippos and crocodiles and climbing through the impenetrable forest in search of a gorilla family.
We liaised with Nick before we left the UK discussing food, travel arrangements and itinerary which we felt were very good value for money. Nick tailored our holiday to ensure that we were able to do everything we wanted to but also used his own knowledge of the area to broaden our experience.
We felt that Nick went out of his way to ensure that our holiday would be a once in a lifetime experience- which it certainly was!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I like the ppt they made the most, which has detailed travel plan, travel map route
I am very grateful to the guide Omary, who drives 12 hours every day and lent me the wifi box and lamp to see the spectacular animal migration in Serengeti. He can always meet all my needs, the station wagon changes the itinerary and replies the message very quickly, it is a very satisfying trip, I like the smile of everyone in Tanzania, I cherish this travel time very much.
US
Trip of a Lifetime! Ask for Joseph as your guide
We had the trip of a lifetime arranged by Spirit of Kenya! From the first contact with Vanessa through to the exceptionally great guide, Joseph, our experience was excellent. Kenya is a very beautiful and welcoming country! The level of service was very high in every location we stayed, wonderfully understated but attentive. The wildlife we saw will remain in our memories and photo albums forever. Meeting the Maasai was a surprising, profound and a wonderful experience!
Flying in and out of Nairobi, we travelled to: Amboseli, Naivasha, Nakuru and Maasai Mara. It was a long journey between the locations but every location had something good to offer and I am glad we covered the miles to see all of those locations in one week. The "Kenya tarmac" isn't always the best but we felt travelling by vehicle helped us truly see the country as we moved locations. Our kids did not pick up their devices once during a road trip! They were far more interested in looking out the window at Kenyan life, towns and countryside. I am very glad we had the Toyota Landcruiser all week. It was comfortable for six plus guide and was the right machine for the varied terrain.
We stayed at...
House of Waine (Nairobi) - Very peaceful and relaxing with great service!
Serena Safari Lodge (Amboseli) - Great family room and lovely outside dining area. Perfect location inside the park.
Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp (Naivasha) - Accommodation was a bit basic but it's a great location for Crescent Island, which is amazing! And, like everywhere, the staff are very friendly.
Lake Nakuru Lodge (Nakuru) - Lovely hotel location, great views, nice swimming pool and a watering hole right near the restaurant.
Zebra Plains (Mara) - Had an enormous family tent! Food was very good and the staff were so kind, Ruth, in particular.
Kenya did have some unrest with protests the week we visited. However, we were never the target of anybody's anger, the people were protesting the government and the tax changes. Our guide, Joseph, was amazing! He kept us safe and cared for us like his own family. He made great decisions in light of protests causing travel delays etc.
The game drives were INCREDIBLE! We saw everything! The "Big 5" many times over as well as lots of other interesting animals I never knew existed. The guide really makes the difference. Joseph worked really hard all week to ensure we had a great time. Our kids developed the phrase "... and Joseph delivered!". We joined Lions on a hunt, saw the more elusive Leopard several times and saw hyenas kill a zebra. I won't reveal all Joseph's techniques but, I am telling you, they guy is a legend! He had some very smart ways to ensure we were always in on the action.
I thought the Maasai Village experience might be a tourist trap, but I was totally wrong. It was a profoundly interesting experience learning about their views and culture. We visited a real village near Zebra Plains camp. The village Treasurer was our guide, and we had a wonderful hour-long conversation about life, family and culture. Amazing!
I highly recommend Spirit of Kenya, Vanessa, Joseph and literally everything we did.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Adventure of a Lifetime
From the moment I started planning my 9-Day Multi-country Safari and found One More Adventure, I knew we were going to have the trip of a lifetime.
Fred Odyek is deeply knowledgeable about East Africa and was of great advice when it came to routes, national parks and accommodations! He was deeply invested in making our journey memorable. We were greeted at the airport, on time, and the level of professionalism was a constant thread during the entire duration of the trip. We received the best treatment and service and a comfortable and reliable vehicle for the needs of our trip!
A special thanks to Nelson, the real BOSS of this trip.
For 9 days straight, in the rugged expanse of the mountains of Rwanda and Uganda, he was a responsible driver who navigated the challenging terrain with remarkable composure. Each twist and turn of the rocky paths tested his skills, but he remained calm and focused, carefully maneuvering his vehicle over steep inclines and treacherous descents. His unwavering patience and meticulous attention to detail ensured that he never made a reckless move, prioritizing safety over speed. With every obstacle, his steady hand on the wheel and keen judgment led us through the harsh landscape, embodying the essence of a true, cool-headed adventurer.
In addition to being a SUPERSTAR Driver, Nelson also speaks MULTIPLE local languages and could help you spot a Rhino, Lions or herds of Elephants anywhere within Rwanda and Uganda like a true ranger and an EXPERT guide.
Thank you Fred and Nelson for everything. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your corner of the world with us. You changed our lives through this experience and we will forever be grateful! MERCI
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Pamela went out of her way to help us understand options and book the perfect safari package.
Our adventure was based out of the Chobe Safari Lodge. The reception, housekeeping, dining, and guide staff were without exception positive, helpful, and capable. The inclusive price was fair for the room, the meals and the activities we wanted. The game and boat tours themselves were all incredible (4 did 4 total of 3 different varieties).
Would use this the same agency to book again, and will bring our kids next time.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime
To say that Tailormade Africa was amazing to deal with would be an understatement. Clyde Beaty and his team were OUTSTANDING in getting the perfect Africa adventure put together. They were available, quick and smart as to what details needed to be covered. We had the most amazing trip in Eastern Africa. They teamed with the best guide in the world, Cameron Pearce, to be sure that all of the details were covered. The result was the most amazing vacation/adventure we have ever experienced. Their hard work, dedicated service and attention to detail allowed us to see incredible animals while staying at amazing camps/lodges. I was blown away at what they put together for us. We had an amazing time in Tanzania and Uganda, seeing big cats, elephants, wild dogs, hyenas, hippos, and to top it of chimp and gorilla treks (and a ton more). To say we recommend them would be a gross understatement. We will be telling everyone we know they HAVE to take a trip with this company. It was truly the trip of a lifetime and worth every penny we spent. Can't wait to do our next adventure (South Africa awaits!) with Clyde, Cameron and Tailormade Africa.