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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This was an excellent tour. I highly recommend it.
Booking this tour with Akondo Adventures was easy and seemless from beginning to end. Boris, our booking agent, covered everything in detail and was very responsive to any questions I had. He responded within minutes, sometimes seconds. Everything was flawless, from booking the lodge, the flight to and from Zanzibar, and the game drive. Our driver, Simon, was friendly and very knowledgeable. We saw the big five although I was not expecting to see any leopards or rhinos, but to my amazement we spotted both. Special thank you to Boris and Simon who went above and beyond to make our safari a memorable experience that we will never forget. I would definitely book with Akondo Adventures for our next safari.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome, excellent, superb, engaging and energizing experience
Very well organized tour and the food was excellent as it was our fear being vegetarian. The drivers Jerry and Abby rocked and they knew every little thing about the places. Our children enjoyed a lot engaging conversation with them about the animals and the surroundings and learned a lot from them. Will be very happy to recommend this company for our friends and who ever wishes to take the trip.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Super organised, courteous, efficient and helpful in all respects
We hired a 4 x 4 from Land & Lake for 17 days for our self-drive, lodge-based holiday in Zambia and Malawi, and also used them for transport to and from the airport and our Lilongwe accommodation. The planning and booking process by email, spread over several weeks, was most efficient with all queries answered promptly and thoroughly.
The service we received on arrival and throughout our stay was excellent in all respects: quick, courteous, thorough and clear. Jim was at the airport to meet us and help with getting a local Airtel sim (excellent value at £5 for 25 GB, valid 30 days!) and currency from an ATM. He gave us a very clear and thorough briefing on the vehicle, whilst Khama dealt with insurance, documentation and suchlike including setting up a WhatsApp group to allow contact with all relevant parties as the trip progressed, and providing a “fixer” at the Zambian border in both directions to deal with all formalities: a real boon.
The Toyota Hilux was almost new and thus in excellent condition and just perfect for the trip. It had an excellent ‘fridge for cooling drinks and a basket of essential picnic items etc. Its return was equally efficient as collection and all transport arrangements reassuringly reliable and cheerfully conducted. All in all, we would – as very seasoned Africa self-drive travellers - have no hesitation in using Land & Lake again, or recommending them to others, whether they are first-timers or most experienced.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Accommodations and experiences were fabulous.
Our rooms at Kensington Palace were lovely, as were the hotel staff. Cape Town is an amazing city with many wonderful sites to see, including Lion's Head and Table Mountain, and the Mojo Market. Kruger was amazing and the accommodations at the Lukimbi Safari Lodge were top-notch in every way. The guides put us where the wild animals were sure to be, and the cuisine was simply amazing. Finally, Victoria Falls was a must-do. The Falls are spectacular, and the Gorge-Swing was exhilarating! Staying at the Old Drift Lodge was also marvelous, again staffed with wonderful people and amazing meals. All-in-all, it was a five-star vacation for all of us (ages from 20 to 60).
US
Leon took excellent care of us. He also provided excellent service. I
My wife and I had a wonderful time in Victoria Falls Zimbabwe. The weather was great every day. We experienced beautiful scenery and the Falls are breathtaking. We had an excellent guide and lodging were wonderful.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything we'd hoped for!
We did a 5-Day Private Kenyan Safari with Jocky which included Masai Mara, Nakuru, Navaisha, and Amboseli. The tour was for my teenage son and myself. This was our first trip to Africa.
I chose Jocky based on the reviews - and I am so glad I did! They were excellent to work with in the planning stage, answering all my questions. No problems or concerns on that end!
Our guide was James Gichina, and he was EXCELLENT! We saw the Big 5 and everything else we wanted to see! James always managed to get us "front row seats" to all the action and animals - he was very intent on making sure we were satisfied at every turn. I have no idea how he was able to manage the parks/reserves so well, but he knows those places like the back of his hand. Sometimes he would instinctively lead us to where animals were hiding, and other times he would get a tip on the radio and speed up to get us right into the spots where animals were spotted by others. James was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions.
All 3 lodging sites exceeded my expectations - Enkorok Tented Camp, Nakuru Lodge, Amboseli Sopa. The staff at each location was absolutely lovely and the food was fantastic each night.
The safari jeep was clean and just as we imagined. Plenty of water available.
I HIGHLY recommend Jocky (and James Gichina!) to anyone looking for a wonderful safari experience in Kenya!
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
My bucket list trip.
This was an amazing once in a life time trip. The lodging was excellent. But our guide Solomon was the BEST! He made sure we saw everything we wanted to see, he laughed at my dumb jokes, he was a joy to spend our 5 day Safari with! Thank you Solomon for making this a dream come true for me! You’re the best ever!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10-star experience!!!!!!!!!!
We had 9 safari days in Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire that went beyond our dreams and expectations. Everyday, we saw so many different animals, birds and plants. Our guide and naturalist, Abisai Mbasha, went above and beyond to make our experience very memorable. Everyday, he impressed us with his knowledge of the flora and fauna. He has an amazing eye and ability to identify animals such as a cheetah in the grass to small bird species. He was also funny and joyful which made the long distances and bumpy roads go easily. He always answered our questions thoughtfully and was very kind to our child. In addition to amazing pictures and memories, we left our safari knowing a lot more about nature and culture in Tanzania, and a deeper appreciation and respect for all the guides who work so hard to have all travelers have a good experience.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda - Awesome!
What an amazing experience! Eddie picked me up early from Rwanda and we travelled to Bwindi National Park in Uganda to see the Gorillas. He was a friendly and helpful guide who was very attentive when driving. Eddie was very informative, showing great enthusiasm and knowledge of Uganda. He was keen to stop and take photos and made it a fabulous experience! I did the short trek and found the mountain Gorillas after only 20 minutes. I was relieved as the terrain was very steep and the ground was unstable in areas, slippery with foliage and there had been no rain in a month. Our group saw 3 Gorillas. A Silverback, mother and it’s baby. Sat within 2 meters of the large Silverback and it was just majestic to be so close!! Highly recommend Birchall Expeditions for any tour needs.
KR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good supporter for fantastic tour.
Make good package for our needs. Also well arranged each hotel and tour program.
Valuable time with the price for our holiday in africa.