US
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent wildlife viewing and reliable servicee.
My son and I took an 8-day, 7-night safari. Our driver/guide Kindu was very knowledgeable about the wildlife, including the birds. He also dealt with a couple of minor vehicular problems efficiently, so that our trip was not delayed or impacted. Excellent accomodations and meals, and reasonably priced. Phabian in the Arusha office provided friendly service, and was very accommodating in customizing the safari we wanted. Highly recommended.
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great and fast service
Fast in reply. Good acknowledge. Very helpfull. Will book again!
DE
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had the best time, 10/10 would recommend and book with again!
We went on a 2-night-safari through Masai Mara and we loved every second of it! We got to see a lot of animals, the driver always tried to make sure we saw as many as possible and knew a lot of interesting facts about each animal. Even though we got very close to the animals, we never felt unsafe because the driver was very experienced and able. He always asked us if we wanted to stop to take a picture, if we needed a washroom or if we were okay, and when he heard that there was a rare animal to see he tried his best to get there as quickly as possible while still driving safely and making sure we didn’t get stuck in mud.
The accommodation was great as well, a camp just outside the park, equipped with WiFi, electricity most times of the day and hot water. The food there was delicious, the staff was friendly and attentive, the tents were extremely comfortable with toilets and showers in each one. It was a very peaceful and beautiful scenery.
I would definitely recommend FlashMcTours, we had a great time in the park and I think we really got our money’s worth. The organiser was also checking in on us regularly to make sure we were happy. Especially having seen some of the other cars and drivers from other Safari companies in the park I really think it was worth every penny and that we got very lucky with the company we picked. Thank you for making our experience as unique and wonderful as it was!
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and helped us even though we booked late
African Travels was very professional, and we felt we were taken personally care of before and during our journey.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Feel lucky to have gotten a refund..
At the end of April, 2018 I booked, what I hoped would be, my trip of a lifetime. In May I had a serious medical event and on the advice of my doctor, in June, I cancelled the trip. Mr. OT advised the refund would take 3-4 months to process. After many frustrating emails, excuses and problems, I finally did receive my refund this month, December, 2018. Six months, almost to the day of booking.
I did read about Mr. OT’s accident in September and am happy to hear he is doing well. That unfortunately made the refund process even more doubtful and I feel grateful that after a stressful 6 months I did receive a refund.
Perhaps in a year or so I may be able to book another safari. It will certainly be with a different tour operator.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful experience. I will definitely use Arman Safari's in my next adventure.
I was impressed by their prompt communication. They went the extra mile of giving me quotations of different hotels in South coast so that I can compare the cost. They were also prompt in replying to their emails. I was dealing with Jacinta, who is very pleasant and did a fantastic job. I would recommend Arkman Safari's for people out there looking for efficient tour companies and a fantastic Holiday experience.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience, our guide Mandela was fantastic! And also the chef
The guide Mandela was fantastic, he spelled it all perfectly and he payd attention to every our request. All accommodation was beautiful but in particular was Amazing the overnight inside the Serengeti, in seronera campsite, into the wild. I suggest that in our life all we should make a safari experience.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Budget doesn't mean bad quality! We had an amazing time, but be prepared to sit in a car for a long
I will separate the reviews in two since Karibu is just a booking service and doesn't actually operate the tours themselves. For Karibu, Robert was always responsive to my emails, however seemed to answer my questions with minimal effort and detail so that was a bit disappointing but went with them anyways since they have good reviews. The airport pickup they provided went smoothly and the payment in the office as well.
For the tour itself, we did the 6 day Masai Mara, Nakuru and Amboseli safari and had an amazing time thanks to our driver Gibson and the other 6 people in our van. The tour itself beat my expectations due to our driver and that the overall quality was better than I expected. We were worried 6 days might be a bit too long at first, but each park was so different that it was perfect. My only warning to people is that you should be prepared to spend A TON of time in the car (10-12 hours per day i'd say). If you don't like long car rides, or uncomfortable bumpy roads for hours on end, then this tour is not for you. But your only alternative is flying between places and that gets expensive, so no budget tour is for you in that case.
Driving - Our driver Gibson was very knowledgable, funny and an excellent driver. Usually on the game drives we were one of the first vans to discover an animal before the rest flocked over. We saw the big 5 and more, Gibson made sure to give us the best experience and he clearly knew his way around each park. The van was comfortable enough and we all had a proper viewing spot with the pop up top. As reiterated before, we were surprised at how much time is spent in the car and also how terrible the roads are...so just something to keep in mind, but nothing the company did wrong here.
Accommodations - This was originally what I was most worried about doing a budget tour, but actually ended up being totally fine. The first camp in Masai Mara there was no hot water and the electricity was quite hit and miss. The hotel in Nakuru was a nice step up from the camps, and the final camp in Amboseli was actually quite nice even if basic.
Food - Also a major worry of mine before, but was a big surprise that it was actually quite decent. We are vegetarians and had a good selection of things to eat and they fed us plenty every day. Also everyone is given 1 liter of water per day which was nice, with the option to buy more.
Optional tours - We did the morning nature walk with the Masai guides in Amboseli and the boat ride in Lake Nakuru which I would definitely recommend both! I can't comment much on the Masai village tour since we didn't do it, but as far as I heard they just try to sell you all their arts and crafts aggressively which we hate those type of tourist trap things.
Overall, i'd totally recommend this tour to anyone who is looking to do an affordable safari trip...we feel like we got our money's worth and more. This tour is not for anyone expecting comfort and luxury, but if your goal is just to see some amazing animals at an affordable price then don't hesitate and do the tour!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional service beyond expectations
It’s tough choosing a tour operator for a once in a lifetime trip. I examined so many of these budget companies, trying to fight my way thru fake reviews and see the real picture. I chose afrishare since I felt most comfortable with Ibrahim. Unlike others, he wasn’t pushy, didn’t try to upsell me on anything, and just answered the questions I had. Fast responses and to the point. I felt comfortable paying the deposit on credit card and balance in cash on arrival.
I met Ibrahim the day before the safari for a briefing and everything went perfect. Haji was our tour guide and I can’t say enough good things about this guy. Professional, took real good care of us, always made sure we were comfortable, and happily answered all our questions and gave awesome little tidbits throughout the 6 day safari. The lodges we stayed at were WAY above my expections. The food was plentiful with breakfast, lunch box, and dinner.
Only downside is the state of the vehicle. It is old and needs some TLC. The roof leaks a bit on the passenger side during rain and we needed a push start from another vehicle a few times. Also, I can’t remember if the credit card deposit website was secure. Two weeks after paying my deposit, my credit card was compromised and had to be cancelled.
Overall, my experience with Afrishare met and exceeded my expectations and I would most definitely recommend them.
(One thing to note when booking with one of these tour companies is that everyone drives the same roads and sees the same animals. There are no secrets or places one company goes that another doesn’t. Everyone travels on the same roads, hence why you see 20 vehicles at the various animal sites).
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing experience with dedicated staff. Looking forward to do this againAll explanations regarding
All the communication regarding the tour were crystal clear, excellent services and enjoyable trip. I got more than I bargained for. Looking forward to do this again. Fantastic job
