US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent Trip. Excellent Company.
I have been on many safaris in the past 30+ years in eight different countries in Africa. Dana Tours rates at the top. They arranged spot on accommodations at memory making spots. They provided guides that were professional, careful, knowledgeable and intuitive. It is very important for safari guides to not only know where the animals are but also know where the animals are going and situate the vehicle for the best overall viewing and photographic experience. Our guide from this company did this. Besides all of this, the owner, Daniel, was very helpful and always quick to answer any question we had while planning the trip.
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip of a life time, saw so many amazing animals and really enjoyed the experience
Sox and his team were so accommodating. We went with a group of seven and had the most incredible time. We did the 12 day mobile camping Safari and saw so many incredible animals. Sox and his team had the most delicious food (3 meals a day and 2 snacks). Making camping in the wilderness, feel luxurious. I could not recommend this holiday enough so much fun.
Could not recommend enough!!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Welcoming and professional
A very warm welcome, support, a very professional guide (a big thank you to him), the perfect meal boxes!
I recommend
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US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience!
We had an amazing time on our safari with Serengeti Green! While planning the trip, Davies was very communicative. He always responded quickly and answered all our questions. He met us at the airport and introduced us to our guide, Modi. Modi was incredible! There are no guarantees of what you’ll see on a safari but Modi worked very hard to ensure we saw the Great Migration, the Big Five, and so many other animals! He was very knowledgeable and taught us so much about the country, culture, and animals. Serengeti Green did a wonderful job planning all the details of our amazing trip from our safari to relaxing on the beach in Zanzibar!
AR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything as was planned
On Saturday 20 we made a one day trip to Pilansberg, we were a group of 16 people and everything was perfect.
At the beginning I asked Rickus related to trip, logistics, foods, recommendations etc etc. And he was always there to respond quickly and efficiently.
We really enjoy the day and the best thing was that no one has to be worried about everything because all was already coordinated.
Thank you Rickus and your team for this unforgettable adventure.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari and beach holiday with African Big Cats Safaris
We had a really fantastic 5 day safari with African Big Cats followed by a few days relaxation in Zanzibar. Our safari was very well organized, the accommodation and food were very good and, most of all, we had a very knowledgeable and experience guide, Haruna, who was able to ensure that we saw all the Big 5, plus Cheetahs and other varied wildlife. Haruna was always reliable and polite and our vehicle was cleaned at the end of every day. We booked directly with African Big Cats, which represented very good value for money. They were very helpful during the booking process, providing detailed information on our tour and accommodation, and clearly answered any questions that we had. We would highly recommend this tour operator.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari with Beacon Safaris
Thank you, Beacon Safaris for a wonderful experience - with special thanks to Kenneth who was our driver/guide, Robert (who helped to plan and coordinate the entire trip) and various staff who picked us from the airport.
We are a multi-generation family group with 3 elderly (but sprightly fit) grandparents on a 5-days Kenya safari. We consulted with many friends who are based in Kenya for recommendations for reliable and cost effective safari operators, but in the end, we are lucky to find Beacon Safaris through Safaribookings.com who provide an easy way to search and obtain quotes from 3 operators.
During our trip, I was able to observe and compare the different companies that are active in the lodges and during game drives, and I can safely say that Kenneth/Beacon is easily among the best. With his superior experience, quality of vehicle, local knowledge and excellent relationships with the hotel/camps as well as the park authorities, we experienced minimal hassle/waiting time and were able to navigate more fully around the parks and see more animals. Very often, we were the only vehicle in wide open spaces looking at wild life while other vehicles/operators were mainly bunched up around known big game sightings. We are glad we opted for the Landcruiser as we observe that the visitors using the vans suffer from limited mobility and poorer sight lines.
We feel lucky having Kenneth as our guide/driver. I notice he commanded a lot of respect from other drivers who often sought his advice. At one point, we ran into a blockade due to civil unrest. Demonstrating resourcefulness and local knowledge, Kenneth was able to locate us a secure compound for an unplanned rest stop. Later, he found a detour using a back country road and led us and another vehicle through to the camp.
Maasai Mara is wonderful when we were there with the great migration in full swing with more animals than recent years. We stayed in Maisha Mara which has good quality rooms, food and facilities. Overall, they have the best guest service. One downside is that its 15 minutes from the National Park entrance. At Lake Nakuru, we stayed at the Sopa Lodge Lake Nakuru. At Amboseli, we were placed at the Kibo Camp. Both locations are well-chosen, well-run and have lovely staff. One scope for improvement would be to request for the rooms closer to the dining areas for groups with elderly guests.
Robert from Beacon Safaris was helpful and responsive in communications. I was coordinating amongst various family members and require plenty of forward information and assurance, but eventually everything fell into place. Robert helped to organize a vehicle for half-day excursion for the family in Nairobi - which we enjoyed tremendously - a quick trip around downtown, national museum, excellent meal at Cultiva (highly recommended) in Karen and a tour of the Karen Blixen House.
We are already recommending Beacon Safaris and Kenneth to our friends who are considering a Kenyan safari.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
So kind, beautiful and funny
We are a group of 6 people, and we made the Materouni Village and a double Safari, and it was amazing! also the food, the accomodation and the all services are really nice. Thank you!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded expectations in EVERY way!
Choosing a safari provider can be a very hard decision when you are starting with no information or references. There are literally hundreds of safari companies and most appear to offer similar options and service levels. After doing some online research we somehow connected with Ernest and had a live call to ask some questions about the itinerary, the lodging, the food, his guides, pricing, etc. Ernest was responsive and open to answering our many many many questions throughout our decision process. In the end we decided to book our 6-day private safari with Ernest Magic Tours and were not disappointed. I was definitely nervous pre-paying for the safari without having ever met or knowing anyone who had used this company. However I decided to go with my gut and am so happy I did. Our trip was fantastic in every way…great lodging, super food, amazing sightings, a comfortable and safe vehicle and so much more. The best part by far though was our SUPER-STAR GUIDE JACKSON who made our trip unforgettable and so much fun. Jackson has been guiding for 15+ years and is so passionate about serengeti safaris. His excitement was apparent in everything we did as he went out of his way to ensure we had sooooo many animal sightings. Recognizing nature is unpredictable Jackson did his best to scour the horizons and surroundings to spot as many animals as he could. And boy did we get lucky! Aside from the animal sightings though, Jackson is a great and safe driver who is a true professional that knows the landscape, animal patterns, etc. in every way. I would highly recommend Ernest Magic Tours and Safaris and would be happy to connect directly to answer any questions a potential customer might have.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A memorable and incredible safari with an outstanding guide
We had a brilliant time on this fully serviced mobile camping safari and would highly recommend it to others wanting to immerse themselves in the wonders of the Botswana National Parks (Moremi and Chobe). We were a group of seven which worked really well in our great safari vehicle. Theno, aka Sox, is an exceptional guide and tracker. His wealth of knowledge, experience and love for the animals and the bush adds so much to the experience. What we saw with the range of animals and bird life was just incredible (prides of lions, hippos, leopards, elephants, buffalo, impala, baboons and more). Sox is also supported by an excellent team who do an amazing job with terrific meals and creating such comfortable campsites which are not shared with others. Nothing was ever too much trouble and there was always a wonderful atmosphere around the dining table and campfire. From a sunrise cuppa to a sunset gin and tonic everyday was such an awesome experience. Thank you Sox and the team for a fantastic holiday.