35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip!
Our African safari trip was totally incredible. We absolutely loved our safari guides, accommodations, food, camp settings, and all of the people we interacted with in Tanzania and Kenya.
The vacation was super memorable and one of the best trips we’ve ever taken.
One drawback of the process was the booking and payment that occurred before we departed for the trip. Over the course of one year while the trip was being planned, confirmed and paid for, there was some staff turnover in the Ker & Downey office that resulted in some difficulties with finalizing trip details.
On my end I had a change in personal circumstances that required some trip rearrangements. At that time, the original employee who handled the trip left the company and so my trip was handled by employees I hadn’t met previously. This transition was not seamless and there were times when I was frustrated and getting conflicting information from different employees.
However, those issues were sorted out before departure and the trip itself was very smooth. Everyone was very responsive during the trip, even when their local time was in the middle of the night.
Our designed itinerary was perfect and we are very thankful for the unique and luxurious experience we had.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top notch safari in 3 different game parks. All details were handled including shuttles and hotels.
My wife handled the communication and booking with Passionate Guides however she reminded me during the process how easy it was to communicate with Beatus (owner). Our family of four (2 teenage kids) had some special requests during our week long safari and he was very willing to accommodate including special dietary needs. I did not have to think or plan a thing during the weeklong trip which Passionate Guides set up for us. There was even a last minute change due to a tent camp being damaged the night before our stay. Beatus scheduled an alternative stay for us and it was a seamless change for us. I highly recommend using Passionate Guides for any type of trip you take to Kenya or Tanzania. Thanks to them for such a great trip with lifelong memories.
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Passionate Guides was so flexible and determined to hit everything on our safari bucket list.
Passionate Guides provided one of the best vacations I have ever been on. They accommodated to everything we wanted to do on our safari and more. They linked us up with the best places to stay in both Masai Mara and the Serengeti and the guides that we had for both the Kenya and Tanzania sides were spectacular. Our family wanted the most nature-filled, down to earth safari we could get and they delivered. Whatever safari experience you want to have they will get for you!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I and my wife had an amazing safari trip with Meektrails. We highly recommend them.
We did 8 days of Safari trip in Kenya that involved Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and The Masai Mara national park. Valentine from Meektrails created a custom itinerary based on our preferences. We had done our research and wanted to stay in particular hotels and they ensured that it was done exactly as we expected. Starting from initial communication with her on WhatsApp till the last day of flying back from Nairobi, she was super responsive and helpful.
We had an amazing safari experience and highly recommend Meektrails. Everything was well planned and systematic. Overall, we felt safe and enjoyed throughout our trip.
Our guide Michael made sure that we had a great time throughout the trip. Shout out to him for being an awesome Safari guide. He ensured that we had the best sightings and we saw so many lions, rhinos, couple of leopards and a cheetah among a lot of other antelopes, giraffes, elephants, zebras, giraffes and a tons of different birds. He was knowledgeable, super friendly, and explained a lot about the diverse flora and fauna throughout our trip. He gave us enough time to photograph and capture memories. In fact, he would even align the car whenever possible so that we would have the best possible camera angles :)
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
trusting, flexible, reliable and friendly
We booked the Safari Tour at Lewis. He was very friendly and accommodating. Our Safari Tour took 6 days and our guide Joseph has done everything we can for doing well. He was very friendly and very polite. Our accommodations were great, the food was very good and we saw a lot of animals. Lions, hyenas, elephants, game bees, crocodiles, hippos, giraffes and and and and. We were also very lucky because we witnessed the migration. Great, we would recommend everyone at any time.
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PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible
Everything was perfect, from the accommodations to the organization, but mostly our guide Max, wich with his knowledge was able to show us "big 5", something we know is not easy, and made us feel welcomed and comfortable during the all safari.
A experience we will never forget.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly Recommend!
We were blessed with 2 guides Samuel and David who were the best! We saw lots of animals. Sam and Omega took care of planning everything from start to finish: pick up/drop off, flights, meals, lodging, etc. Very responsive and made the planning process effortless. Made our safari adventure easy and enjoyable. Sam was a safe driver and had a lot of knowledge about the animals. This was my 3rd safari and the best experience out of all of them. This is a family owned business, support family owned small businesses!
IL
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
exelent company and amazing people
the company in general and Tongesai as the manager in particular, send the information and the plan, immediately upon our contact.
the plans were executed as promised, with no exceptions.
we provided with all we need and Tongesai was very attentive to our concerns and wishes and fulfill them to our satisfaction.
overall it was a wonderful experience, lovely game rids wonderful sails and thrilled scenic helicopter flights and great food.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
IT was a great Trip, gppd organisation
A well-organized tour with scope for individual requests, as we had a private tour. Small problems were resolved competently, quickly and reliably. We recommend it!T
CA
20-35 years of age
Highly rewarding Kilimanjaro Trek with Popote!
My friend Maryanne and I did the 7-day Machame route in mid June of this year. It was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had, and Popote Africa is to thank for that. Our guides, Thadeus and Nelson, were knowledgeable, encouraging, attentive, and generally very fun to be around! This also goes for the rest of our group of porters as well. The food made by our chef was nutritious and very filling, and it served to us by Nico, who was so kind and diligent in his effort to make us comfortable and content. Our tents were of good quality, and our sleeping bags very warm and cozy for the cool nights. The private toilet was also a huge bonus. I feel so incredibly lucky to have had Popote as our team for this profound experience that I'll remember for the rest of my life!