US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing individual trip to Uganda
I travelled for an 11 day trip to Uganda using Matoke tours. Lionel is who I worked with while planning and he was beyond helpful. Always kind and patient with my many questions and made sure all my needs were met. Always easy to deal with, payment options were very easy. I will definitely book with this tour company when I return.
- Cassia Lodge in Kampala is a great place. The food was fantastic and everything was always very clean. It is such a great location too with a great view of the city. Great choice.
- Marafiki Lodge. This was another amazing location. What an incredible view of Queen Elizabeth park from the lodge. Also amazing food, and such friendly staff. I really enjoyed my time here and could have stayed for weeks.
- Chameleon Hill. Also such an incredible place. I really loved the setup of the lodge. Amazing views of the lake at night, such friendly owners, and I like the way that had all guests eat together one night along with the guides. It made us all feel like a big family and I met many new friends. I would choose to stay here again when I return. Just one of the most gorgeous locations I have been on all my travels.
The chimpanzee tour was my favorite tour. It's amazing how close you can get to the animals. While the gorilla's were also amazing, it is so much thicker in the forest that it is hard to always see them. The chimps are so active and are in an open forest, and it made the tour so much fun. I will do this again for sure on my next trip.
My guide, David, was an incredible guide. We had great conversation and he knew so many places to stop and see that I never would have known about. Also, many times he pointed out animals and places to look for them that I would not have noticed. He was friendly, professional, and I feel like I made a friend for life as well. Could not have asked for more.
I will book with Matoke again. Could not have asked for a better experience for my first trip to Africa.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A beautiful expieriance
Well organized itinary; very good lodges (price/quality), good driver.
The communication (E-mail) with Mack during preparation of our trip went smooth: quick responses, good information.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!!
A safari has always been top of my list to do, and this company gave me the best I could have ever imagined!! From contacting directly with Anne via email, sorting out the details etc, to spending 4 days with Joseph, our driver and guide! Everything was incredible. We seen every animal we could've hoped to see, and even seen a stand off between lions and hyenas! It was amazing! Joseph was brilliant from start to finish, he searched for all the animals and always gave us so much interesting information about the animals and the parks! Anyone thinking of doing a safari, I couldn't recommend this company anymore!!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great time in the Victoria Falls area
We spent 5 days and 4 nights in Victoria Falls area with Hennie Becker. He was great in every way. We spent 2 nights in Zambia and 2 in Botswana and in particular saw a lot of animals in Botswana. There were no slip-ups, as Hennie had everything planned in advance and planned well. Do yourself a favor and plan a trip with Hennie.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
For the Second Time in a Row, They Step up to the Plate and Provide a Great Experience
I have taken 2 larger groups (15+) on 4 day safari with Migada and they fulfill their obligation and more. The vehicles are quality, drivers are knowledgeable and the owner has taken us to lunch on the last day and shown us the Tanzanian hospitality that I have come to love in my 4 trips to Tanzania. They are reputable, trustworthy and will take care of you on your journey of a lifetime.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was good experience in kenya safari.
I am overall very satisfied on my safari trip. This tour co. specially tour organizer, Peter is very dependable person even though I never met him or was introduced from any body. One thing I wished was that it might be more helpful and save time to skip the place if there are similar safari animals(exam. Masai Mara and Ambocelli).
Because it takes another 6 hours rough drive specially for older clients to see both places( it was my initial request without knowing). Otherwise, we are satisfied with this trip.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome adventures with Ajabu
We spent ten days on safari perfectly organised by Anja and Gert who put together a fantastic itinerary for us to see the northern Tanzanian parks. Hard to pick out the highlights since each day gave us so many memorable moments. Tree-climbing lions in Manyara, migrating herds of wildebeest in the Serengeti, the awesome Ngorongoro crater, a night safari, an early morning balloon ride followed by breakfast, getting close up and personal with elephant families, watching the day-to-day fight for survival - you name it we saw it. 2500 kilometres in a great off road Land Rover (envied incidentally by many of the Land Cruiser drivers we met) driven by the inimitable Juma who could spot a leopard miles away up a tree at the same time as negotiating rough tracks and found us memorable picnic spots each day to eat our packed lunches, as well as remaining helpful, friendly and knowledgeable throughout what were often long and gruelling days of driving. Each lodge/camp we stayed overnight in brought new excitement, buffalo snuffling around in Kubukubu, elephant only yards away from our tent in Tarangire. Never a dull moment, it may well be our last safari as we are not as young as we were, but what a holiday to remember! Thank you Ajabu for making it possible.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Three wonderful days on safari in Tsavo National Park organised by Diani Travel Centre
Three incredible days in East and West Tsavo with Patrick Gitonga our guide and driver who helped to make our safari an amazing and unforgettable experience. We stayed at Aruba and then at Saltlick, seeing elephants, lions, buffalo, zebra, cheetah, lots of different antelope and birds too numerous to mention. Special thanks to Patrick the man with binocular eyes, it was a pleasure to be with someone so knowledgeable and friendly, also to Bruce whose customer service and communications were excellent. Many, many thanks.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Botswana Trip
I can't say enough about Roho Ya Chui. The trip was absolutely incredible. Ute was always responsive, worked with us within our budget and picked places in Botswana that fit exactly what we were looking for. The trip was seamless- picked up and transferred right on time. We even had someone meet us at the airport when we were leaving to check in with us and ensure we made it on to our next destination. The lodges were amazing and so luxurious- food and people were incredible! Will absolutely be using Ute when we return and will be referring her to friends and family as well.
NL
Amazing 4day safari!!
We booked a 4-day safari to Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Serengeti. We had a great tourguide, who was great at spotting animals, was very knowledgeable about their behavior (he was able to anticipate a hunting scene or the movement of the animal), and had great respect and knowledge of nature and the environment. The food was perfect and camping in the Serengeti a great experience. We would certainly go with Magufwa Safaris & Tours again and highly recommend them!