PH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Recommended by a good friend, KDA gifted us with memories to last a lifetime.
It was our first trip to Africa. We were looking for a luxury safari experience. We were referred to KDA by a friend who had gone with her extended family. Before going, our KDA contact was very professional: provided so much information on what to bring, how the tipping was. She also made sure to closely coordinate with us on the budget and preferences, so that the package would be right for us, for instance, if we weren't experienced campers, then she excluded camping in the bush. She made sure to schedule calls with us, and was available through WhatsApp and video calls. KDA even handled our Tanzania visas for us. Even before we left, we felt we were in good hands.
I discovered that when I travel, I have subconscious expectations of stress. The pick-up might be late, the weather might be bad, the traffic, noise, smells --- all things that go with traveling to a place one has never been to before.
Arriving in Tanzania had none of that. It was July which is their winter. The weather was crisp and cool, and the air smelled so fresh. Frank, our KDA guide, met us as we exited the airport doors. He settled us in the Land Cruiser and handed us personalized reusable water bottles, assuring us that it was filtered. He gave us locally-made blankets as gifts. I think those first few minutes were the perfect balm to nerves frazzled from almost 24 hours of traveling.
KDA booked us in Arusha Coffee Lodge (overnight), Nimali Tarangire to be near Tarangire National Park, Acacia Farm Lodge to be near Ngorongoro Crater, and at Siringit Serengeti and Nimali Mara for two separate parts of the Serengeti. It was perfectly planned. From our first wildebeest sighting enroute to Tarangire (We hadn't even arrived at the park; Frank just drove us to a watering hole off the highway.), to first seeing all the animals at the parks, to seeing lions really close at Siringit, and ending at Nimali Mara with their majestic view. We were lucky to cap it off with a wildebeest river crossing; not all the travelers we came across did. KDA planned the perfect crescendo of a trip.
NZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip
We had an awesome trip with Escape to Adventure. The tour was well planned and everything ran as scheduled. Transport was comfortable and on time every day. Communications were very quick and we had all the information we needed. The food was great and even my fussy daughter managed to eat well.
We had not expected a private tour so were pleasantly surprised. The two guides, Judith and Kuda were a pleasure to spend time with and knowledgeable. We'd book with the company again and have recommended them to our friends and family.
A particular highlight was the river cruise in Victoria Falls. We saw more animals than expected - Chobe is not to be missed.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was fabulous
We booked a 6 days 5 nights safari in Kenya, it is a budget trip and we at the end of the tour we feel very satisfied. We have seen the big five and many other animals, and we are lucky to see Mountain Kilimanjaro in clear sky. Our guides Abdu and Alex are very nice and helpful, looking for animals for us and dealing with all our requests.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great
We had a great time, everything very well organised. The booking went very well. Lennox and Cynthia are very helpful. They even booked train tickets for us as you can only pay with the Kenyan payment system. The safari itself was great. The guide Caleb was very friendly, funny and knew so much about what we saw. The lodge was beautiful and the food was good. I recommend this organization.
AR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect days
The images and moments I experienced on this safari will remain in my memory.
Thanks to our driver Jhon, the best, who was totally willing, kind and helpful in everything.
100% recommended!
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NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A day we really enjoyed
Nice guide, saw many beautiful animals. Unfortunately not all of the big 5.
Had a great day. Can do it again.
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DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Vacations with Manya Travel
Four of us went on a three-week private tour through Uganda. We booked the complete package directly with Manya Africa, everything went perfectly and was very well organized. The driver picked us up at the airport. The route (abbreviated) went to Itanda Falls, Kipedo National Park, the gorillas in Kibale National Park from where we did two day tours to the gorillas, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi National Park...., the whole time from one highlight to the next. We were well looked after, saw lots of animals, and lots of things were shown and explained to us. There were no "hidden" costs and even the boss Yvonne said goodbye to us personally before we returned home.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour
I recently took a 10 day trip in Ethiopia with Dan and it was an amazing experience. We visited Lalibela including a day of trekking, Bahir Dahr, Gonder and the Simien mountain. Package included accomodation transfers and local guides at each location.
Dan took me to some cool local places and had great recommendations for coffee and restaurants. Was also very flexible and willing to tailor every part of the tour to my interests e.g I mentioned I was interested in a traditional coffee ceremony and he had arranged one for me that afternoon. All of the accomodations were very good.Cost was also very reasonable.
I would recommend travelling with a guide as it makes things logistically easy and you get to have more unique local experiences
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic and passionate about his job!
The tour was amazing. Our tour guide Leroy took the time to explain and give information about the animals and it was very informative.
Leroy couldn’t have done enough for us, he got us really close to the animals and totally worked the tour around us. He was friendly, caring and passionate about his job. Leroy made sure we were able to tick off the big 5 and gave us plenty of time at each of the places making sure we got the most from the trip.
He explained each part of the trip and made sure we were able to get the extras that we wanted (hot air balloon) and picked us up straight after. Would definitely recommend!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Leroy was amazing, made us feel very very comfortable throughout and made sure we were always happy!
Absolutely amazing trip! Me and my girlfriend stayed for 3x nights and 4x days in total. We would absolutely recommend this company to anybody that is thinking of coming, Jockey Tours were very good to us. Leroy our driver couldn’t do enough for us….. making sure that we were always happy, he was so accommodating.
Leroy was so passionate about his job, he made the journey amazing for us both!