CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari, Maasai Mara, Sarova Mara Game Camp
We went on a four day, three night safari from Nairobi to Maasai Mara staying at the luxurious "Sarova Mara Game Camp."
The tour started with our tour guide, Mutemi, promptly arriving at 7:30 AM at our Nairobi hotel. The drive from Nairobi to Maasai Mara took about 5 hours over paved and rough dirt roads. Mutemi drove the roads with much skill.
Our safari included a three night stay at Sarova Mara Game Camp. The rooms are actually luxury tents. The tents look more like rooms that sleep up to three people. We had a large king size bed with mosquito netting surrounding the bed. The bathroom had running water, a flush toilet and a tile shower with hot water! A safe was included in the room for valuables.
The food at the resort was served buffet style. There were many choices to choose from but overall, the quality was fair. The staff were attentive and polite. There was a gift shop, bar area, swimming pool, ping pong table,and fishing pond. The facilities and staff were excellent.
Our guide driver, Mutemi, was fabulous. Our first day out, we saw many animals, Lions, a cheetah, elephants, zebras, and giraffes. We were in awe at how beautiful the animals are in the wild. Our second day out, he had the resort pack us a box lunch and we took a long drive to the Mara River to see many hippos and crocodiles. We were too early to see the wildebeest migration across the river, but still saw many wildebeest along the way. On the way back, Mutemi camped under a tree for shade and we had lunch on the prairie.
On our third day, we took early morning and early evening excursions and saw elephants and giraffes up close. We also saw lions and cheetahs eating prey they captured. We also saw a pride of lions with two small cubs.
At the conclusion of our tour, we headed back to Nairobi and had lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant which was included in the price of our safari.
In conclusion, I would like to thank "Kenafric Tours and Travel " tour company for providing us with a trip of a lifetime. Thanks Joseph for emailing me with all my questions in a timely manner. Mutemi, you are the best guide, thanks for keeping my family safe and answering all our questions. You always worked hard to get the best view of the game animals. Bottled water and all the entrance fees were included in the price of the safari which cost $1,290 USD per person. We had four people in our group which entitled us to an exclusive private driver and four wheel drive van with pop up roof for viewing and picture taking.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Guides were really kind and the experience looking for the aninals was spectacular.
The safaris were really good.The guides always tried us to remember things related to the National Parks and looked for opportunities to find as many animals as possible.
The communications were good.
The service was very good and taking out a few misunderstandings everything was up to our expectations.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amos took complete care of us and guided us through our itinerary
While there were several tour companies to choose from we chose Migration and Kili Expedition tours because Amos ( I think he is the owner of the business) responded to us quickly and completely answered all our questions. While we were hesitant about arriving in a completely foreign country with just a name to rely on, all our doubts were washed away as soon as we met Amos. We were not sure if he would meet us or someone else but it was him. He made us feel comfortable right away. All our tours and travel arrangements were planned and executed properly. He offered us rides when he was around to the local areas and arranged for people to meet us wherever we were. He even got us masseuses to our hotel room after our climb on Kilimanjaro. His guides were professional and friendly. The kili guide, Roghert, was a speed record holder up the mountain six years ago. He was patient with us. The safari guide, (forgot his name ask Amos) tried his best to get us to see all the animals at ngorongoro crater (we even saw the illusive black rhino) and drove extra for us to see additional things and even shop. I would highly recommend Amos and his company for your tours. I do recommend however that you sort out tipping guidelines ahead so you know what is expected. I recommend this for all tours and other typically tipping scenarios while in a new country.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent 16day self drive tour in Namibia!
Very good preparation of the trip : quick & precise answers, good custom to our expectations. Good & detailed itinerary, except for activities schedule which should be more precise.
The rental 4WD was very good and almost brand new (4000km). Good safety equipment and good quality tyres (no puncture during the 4880km drive). Good camping equipment & tent. The spare tyre should be put away, in order to save room into the 4WD. Fridge temperature set-up not so easy but very powerful. AVG diesel consumption = 12L/100km.
Accomodation very good - very good balance between comfort and wild environment. Except in swakopmund bungalows, which are a bit outdated and charmless.
Activities were excellent : Himba village, Swakop township, Okonjima rehabilitation center, Kahalari, Waterberg, Etosha drives, Sandwich harbour 4WD drive, Pelican point kayaking... really good memories!!
To sum -up : I recommend Kangaroo traveller!
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great first trip to Tanzania.
This was our first trip to Tanzania for Safari, but having visited other parks the Mandate to Umang was to create an experience away from the crowds and focusing more on quality over quantity in game viewing destinations.
Umang and Beena were very patient and responsive to any queries we had as we went through about 6 potential iterinaries which they explained in great detail.
Finally we zeroed in on Beho Beho in Selous (3 nights) and Kwihala in Ruaha (4nts). While both camps offer a a different experience, the Mandate was very well met in both destinations. Even the pick up and drop was very well coordinated from Dar with some very well appreciated special surprises thrown in during our stay ( I don't want to divulge for the sake of future travelers). All in all a great experience and clear and concise communication before our trip. We look forward to planning our next trip with Umang and Beena.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kiliminjaro Hakuna Matata
Godfrey organized one of the best experiences I've have had in arranging our climb up Kili. Myself and one friend climbed the Machame route with 7 days. The whole team was fantastic with some especially memorable guides Teacher John and Hallelujah. The service was great and the attitude was joyful. It didn't hurt that the weather was also perfect and we had a full moon with a lunar eclipse on summit day! All of the other logistics were rather seamless, including airport pick-up and lodging on either side of the climb, and I would definitely use this company again.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience!
As a family of 6 (children 17, 16, 13 and 10) we did a 3 day safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro. It was far beyond our expectations. We were accomplished by a great guide who had an eye for detail and gave us much information about environment and animals. And an excellent cook who managed to surprise us with every meal. We are looking back at a great time and can recommend this great company to everybody!
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really a Great Experience
This was my first time in Kenya and I was pretty anxious about this whole safari thing. My friends talked me into this on our visit to Tanzania and I am sort glad they did. It was one of a kind experience for me. I heard so many things about Kenya but the safari tour changed it all. The people on our tour I met, the food we had, village walks and hotel stay over here were just perfect. Really a great experience.
RS
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
9 Days Safari and Zanzibar
Our group of 4 went to this awesome holiday with Tanzania Roadside Expeditions. There guys really know their stuff, and we had most amazing time in mainland safaris. But Zanzibar is a tale for itself...just perfect. All recommendations!!
Good and so far has offered the best for me. Splendour has given good service to my expectations. Tx
The communication is clear and has always been to the point. No challenge