DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience with Zazu tours
We did a 4 day safari with Zazu Tours, and it was a great experience. Better than we could have dreamed of.
A friend had recommended Zazu Tours, based on her previous experience with them. Moses was fast at replying to emails and questions regarding the tour, the price was good and we were in close contact with him both up to, during and after the safari.
The safari was great, we went to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorogoro and managed to see The Big Five in the four days + a lot of other animals. We had a very competent driver, that went out of his way to give us a great experience, the chef was great and very helpful.
In overall we had a great experience and we can only send our best recommendations to use Zazu Tours. There are so many companies to choose from, and it can be difficult to know the difference between the different companies. In our experience one of the major differences is that Zazu Tours are very attentive in providing their customers with a great experience, providing a high level of service and in general being very attentive to their clients (both before, during and after the safari). We can highly recommend booking a safari through Zazu Tours.
GH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Adventure; Excellent Service; Fantastic Trip
We did five nights camping and six days, covering Tarangire, Serengeti and Lake Manyara national parks and Ngorongoro Crater. Service was great all around. Our guide, Fred, was personable and knowledgeable, very engaging and fun with great stories. Chef Bruno cooked simple and delicious meals and packed full picnic lunches. Everything went on schedule. This was a budget safari and it was a very good value for the money. We highly recommend Northern Circuit Adventure.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Ol Pejeta Conservancy by Russell
Exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. Birding opportunities were limited. The vastness of the area meant that we rarely saw other safari vehicles. Fantastic safari destination for first-timers.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Russell
Perfect safari destination with exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. The vastness of the area meant that we rarely saw other safari vehicles. If we went back, we would definitely stay there for at least three nights to make the most of the wildlife viewing opportunities.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Kenya by Russell
There is little doubt that Kenya provides exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. One word of caution: roads! The infrastructure may be decent enough around, and between major cities and towns, but access routes to reserves/conservancies are terrible. If you have a bad back then beware.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellently planned tour. Wonderful hotels. Superior Guides/Drivers. Couldn't have been better!
We've used Real Africa Safaris for other tour groups--so I started out with high expectations and they exceeded them! Our group of 31 had a great experience in Kenya. All of the people we encountered in Kenya from our Driver/Guides to the people who helped us at resorts, etc., could not have been nicer or more accomodating. The animal viewing/game drivers were superb. Thanks again for a tour that, I'm sure, will be remembered for a lifetime by all of us.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe with Extraordinary Journeys
We had the trip of a lifetime, thanks in large part to the easy communication with Jamie at EJ, who quickly got the sense of exactly what we were looking for. We stayed at six different places and she nailed it every time (though of course we had favorites). I had worried that three back-to-back safari destinations would be too much, but each was quite different from the other and we could have continued much longer. Jamie was patient with our extended questions and changes of plans and happily accommodated some less standard requests. The service on the trip was wonderful and we met wonderful people throughout. Highly recommended.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Good value, hassle free
Did a Rwanda and Uganda gorilla/chimpanzee tour with them in Sept. with my sister. I started planning my trip by looking up the most recommended tour operators, then emailing all 10-12 or so of them with what I wanted to do. Umubano Tours was the lowest "bidder" that actually responded specifically to my email and paid attention to what I wanted to do (many of the others wrote back with standard tours that, if they had read my email, they would have seen would not work for me). So I went with Umubano. Was not disappointed. They were good about customizing the tour and doing whatever we liked, even after we paid and the itinerary was set. Our guide George was patient and attentive when my sister was sick, and went out of his way (making long drives to ensure we could squeeze in one last activity we barely had time for) to accommodate us. We even tacked on an extra gorilla visit at the last minute - of course Umubano only charged us what the permits cost. There was one place we stayed that was not pleasant (Chimp's Nest Lodge in Uganda), our guide said he's going to recommend they not use them anymore.
US
50-65 years of age
Unforgetable family trip with Big Time Safaris.
After reviewing many companies, I desired to take Big Time Safaris for a family trip, and was the best decision. Friendly staff since the beginning, Martha was very helpful (we started communicating since around November 2014). The drivers were very nice, very accommodating, the lodging was better than expected (I took a budget safari). Overall a positive experience, I will highly recommend Big Time Safaris to my friends and family, and should I desired to go on a safari again, I will use Big Time Safari without hesitation.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Top-notch service with Sun Safaris!
We've now worked with Sun Safaris twice--this statement in and of itself tells you how much we appreciated the work of this company to find us just the right safari. This company booked our last safari, and given our feedback, they were able to come up with another safari experience that would match or exceed our previous one. Across both trips, we had the most exceptional service with Natasha. We worked with her when we booked a safari to Sabi Sands in June and again Timbavati in Sept. We informed Natasha of our "must haves" and she delivered when she booked us into Kambaku River Sands. At the last minute, we had read other reviews of this lodge and which rooms to choose. We contacted Natasha about securing a riverside room, and she did not hesitate to contact the lodge. We had the most beautiful and convenient rooms in the lodge:). In terms of communication, Natasha was always very quick to respond to us when we queried her about a safari lodge. She posed several options, and with her knowledge of these lodges, offered a recommendation. She took care of our bookings and our transfers to and from the airport. We were sent the documents as soon as they were processed, and had them in hand prior to our flight to So. Af. The company is highly professional and extremely respectful of its clients. I will, without hesitation, use this company again when I book another safari or trip to South Africa. Thanks so much for the personal care and the attention to all details Sun Safaris!