HU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6 days Krüger park safari, Tremisana lodge
Everything was perfect and the service level was much higher than we expected. We spent 5 nights at the beautiful Tremisana lodge and we meet only friendly people, great staff, got great food and relax in a perfect garden. Rangers are superb and funny, we enjoyed every single moment there, morning bush walking, morning game drive, afternoon/sunset game drive, night drive. I can't be thankfull enough what we experienced there.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sept 2016
We just spent 15 days in South Africa, Botwana, Zambia and Zimbawe. Debra, from Born Free was our agent. She was a gift from heaven! She was never pushy or trying to sell us anything. She quickly foundout what our interest was and came up with a plan and itenerary. Then proceeded to help us with all our preparations. Visaa, pass ports, money, immunizations, ect. She left nothing out. The trip went perfect. We had NO worries. We had such a wonderful experience. Her advice and assistance was exceptional. She obviously was an expert and proffessional. If you are ever planning a trip to Africa, Debra should be your agent. I will be returning and She will definitly be planning my next adventure! Debra, Thankyou for making our trip so wonderful and perfect!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience and service
Climbed Kilimanjaro as part of a charity expedition and the moment we landed received such a warm welcome. The guides and porters were very friendly and helpful, even when I struggled due to altitude sickness I received nothing but support and motivation to carry on. Without their help I wouldn't have made it to summit day! 100% would recommend this company and experience!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari to Hluhluwe/Imfolozi and St. Lucia
We had a fantastic 3-day/4-night trip to Hluhluwe/Imfolozi an St. Lucia with Endless Summer Tours. Our guide Steve was wonderful. He is personable, knowledgeable, very hard working and a great cook. He really went the extra mile to provide a superior experience. While Hluhluwe/Imfolozi may not be as well known as Kruger, we lost count of how many animals we saw in so many species. We were at times surrounded by a herd of elephants, saw three lions from a distance of 15 meters, and had a long and clear siting of African wild dogs, the most endangered carnivores in South Africa. At evenings during the braai at Mpila Camp, we had to keep the hyenas away by shining flashlights in their eyes. Rhino, buffalo, monkeys, baboons, impalas and warthogs wandered through the camp. All of this without the crowds of Kruger. In fact, for most of the time we saw no other cars on the roads. In St. Lucia we added hippos and the endangered samango monkey to our list of species encountered. I absolutely recommend Endless Summer Tours.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Kenyan experience.........
This was my first trip to Kenya - land of safaris and amazing adventure.To add on to the delight of our trip was the very well managed tours Namnyak Safaris headed by Mr.Clever and his very efficient driver Mr.Ali.
Things were coordially planned throughout the tour though there were a few loop holes ( food management).
Must appreciate the Hospitality of Mr.Clevers.
Cheery on the cake - Delicious dining experience at Gilani's at Nakuru.
On the whole we had an extremely memorable experience-amazing sights of wild life, insight into the Masai culture, the lovely lake Naivasha and last but not the least Nairobi city.
All credits to Namnyak tours and travels.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience
I made a Safari for 2 days in Maasai Mara Reserve. It was excelente! The service was excellent, very punctual, organized, with great programming, hosting and script. The guide knew very well the best spots to view the animals and did everything he could to show us as much as possible in the time we were inside the reserve. We did the two-day itinerary and one night, and we still could see many lions, elephants, zebras, buffalo, rare birds, gazelles, and dozens of other animals! Sunrise and sunset are also unmissable show! Reliable and competent company. Thank you for this experience!!! I will never forget the emotion I felt when I saw the lion so close to me. Amazing! <3
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful time with Wildebeest Safaris
My husband and I booked a 5 day trip with Wildebeest Safaris about a week in advance. Luckily it was the off season so there was availability. Noah was so gracious in accommodating us on such short notice and was always prompt about returning emails and staying in contact. On the morning we were supposed to leave, my husband was very sick. I called Noah early in the morning to ask what our options were because we did not want to leave Nairobi that day in case my husband needed medical attention. Noah and our guide, Eustace, were SO nice and understanding and were able to push the trip back a day without sacrificing too much safari time. Mind you, this all occurred about 1 hour before we were supposed to leave and Eustace was already en-route to pick us up. When he got to our hostel he was updated on the situation and even though he had made this trip for no reason, he asked if there was anything else he could do to help us. I was so grateful for his kind words! Luckily, my husband was good to go the next day. We had a wonderful time visiting Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru, and finally Masai Mara. Eustace was full of interesting information that added another dimension to the trip. It was clear that he has a passion for his job. We could not say enough good things about Wildebeest Safaris and our wonderful guide. We are so appreciative and hope to come back to Kenya someday!
US
Tour experience
My experience was very wonderful in general. The local staff were very knowledgable and responsive. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone's safety and satisfaction with the tour. Particularly, Ninah and others were very open and friendly, ready to help with anything and answer any questions. I had a wonderful experience and thanks to all the staff that made it happen!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An Average Safari Experience
My wife and I embarked on a short safari in Hwange National Park as part of our Rovos Rail journey from Pretoria to Victoria Falls. The train stopped and we all were placed on various safari vehicles. My wife and I were with Frogs Safari Tours with "Innocent" as our guide. This is not our first safari, we have travelled to Africa on three previous occasions (2010 and 2013) visiting Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana.
The overall safari experience would be described as average. While this may sound somewhat negative, it simply reflects a rather uninspired experience. The interaction between the guide and guests was limited. I got the impression that the guide was "going through the motions" as perhaps they are used to the Rovos group and thought that perhaps most would be satisfied with simple safari and a few animal sightings. There seemed to be an inordinate amount of driving including a long stretch near the end where the guide Innocent was driving at a higher speed from one end to another in the hopes of getting a glimpse of a lion that other safari guests had observed. We were following another vehicle and the dust spray was getting into everyone's eyes and we had to tell him to slow down. It was fine for him as he was behind a windscreen. A definite lack of thought regarding his paying guests.
Overall, nothing glaringly wrong with the safari, it's just that having been on over 60 safaris previously in various countries, this experience rates average, at best.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari Experience
Communication with Geoffrey was great - he responded very quickly to emails and clarified everything before we arrived. We were met at the airport by a friendly driver which was very helpful!
The safari itself was an amazing experience - we were looked after at every point and our driver was very informative. We will definitely be recommending this operator to our friends and families!