50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Silverback were thoughtful, caring and went out of their way to make our tour memorable.
Silverback were thoughtful about our tour itinerary, helpful with all pre-travel advice and explanations and went out of their way to make the tour memorable. We always felt confident that they knew what they were doing and how to help us get the most from our trip. We also appreciated their flexibility when we wanted to change plans. Definitely recommend them.
TL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
ConQuest’s expertise is possibly the best you can get when birding in Kenya
After our excellent experience two years ago, we were eager to join Mwangi (ConQuest) once more for a birding trip in Kenya. This time we decided to join him for 12 days, which is double the time from 2015. The extension demonstrates our faith in the quality of the services Conquest has to offer.
In July, we visited more than 5 national parks, all having different biotopes. Mwangi makes an effort to offer good accommodation. He helps us in deciding whenever the accommodation is simple, but close to remote parks or great locations (some fancy resorts are just not in the right spot). As mentioned in our first recommendation, Mwangi knows his birds, but he also keeps an open mind for support from the local experts. That is how we met Nathaniel Mkombolah who showed us the Striped Pipit. And we joined Albert Baya, who found the Sokoke Scops Owl for us. We are sure that Mwangi can find those Pipits and Owls on his own, but he prefers to support local guides and preservation organisations. We value such cooperation. Moreover, it also saves time, which can be used for adding another location to the list of biotopes.
Mwangi is not our first guide. We’ve travelled the world and met many experienced birding guides. But he’s probably the best we’ve ever met. Mwangi has hooked us to Kenya and we are sure to contact him again for another visit.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
THE MOST MEMORABLE AND EXCITING SAFARI EXPERIENCE, HUGE THUMB UP TO ITSTARTED IN AFRIA
The most memorable and exciting Safari Experience, huge Thumb up!
Thanks to ISIA, the guide/driver and the chef both were amazing… so friendly and professional and treated us so well throughout the Safari… with great knowledge and competent wild beasts’ experience. Provided us with the opportunity to spend longer and quality time observing the wildlife in their habitat, my husband and I learnt so much about wildlife, flora, fauna and conservation.
We also were pleased that ISIA proposed that visiting the Maasai Village and meeting the local Maasai, benefit the community. This to us was very educational, to experience how the tribes lives traditionally and that they are pleased for us to visit the parks and interact with them. Our guide said, it is a sign of respect to not only go and explore the wild beasts but also interact and meet the people in that area. It was a brilliant idea, and we are happy we visited and had a dance with the Maasai.
Also when we speak to the guide and chef we were delighted that they are treated with respect and are cared for their welfare, they said they were very happy working with company.
It was a so well organized and took account of all our request and I cannot fault anything, I and my husband would highly recommend ISIA- It is a 5 stars! Hooray!
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable experience!
The entire trip was splendid! It was organised perfectly and our tour guide was extremely punctual. Besides the disadvantage of rains during the monsoon season, we had excellent sightings all throughout the trip thanks to our wonderful guide who had an unbelievably sharp eye!
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable Gorilla& Golden Monkey Tracking Trip in Rwanda
Saso Uganda safaris organized an excellent four-day trip to Rwanda for us.
At the airport we were meet by Kasim who drove us to our hotel in Kigali for an overnight stay. Kasim gave us a briefing of our itinerary for the next four days while still at the lodge.
Kasim, our guide-driver gave us a history of Rwanda and provided us with a detailed insight into the country. We visited the Genocide Museum in Kigali and had a Kigali City tour, and then we headed to Volcanoes National park to see the Gorillas and Golden Monkeys.
We had not known what to expect on our travels in Rwanda but we found that the people all very friendly. I cannot recommend the company highly enough if you wish to visit the country. We will certainly return to see what else the country has to offer.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Experience in Tanzania’s wilderness, my expectation was low but IT STARTED IN AFRICA suffi
Excellent Experience in Tanzania’s wilderness, my expectation was low but IT STARTED IN AFRICA sufficed it all, was picked up from airport with smiles, and taken to a nice hotel in Arusha. We were made to feel celebrities, and we were given star treatment all the way through.
The following day was the start of our 8 day life time experience that exceeded our expectation. My family experienced seeing more wildlife than we imagined. The accommodation, food, hospitality and guides was superb. My family and I highly recommend itstartedinafrica.com without hesitation, and we are eager to go back for Kilimanjaro trekking
The consultation with It Started in Africa customer support team was brilliant, they responded quickly throughout, having brought kids with me I had to enquiry more and the recommendations I got was so helpful, they were so receptive to the wishes of my family and answered all my questions. Simply an amazing safari experience, every day was full of an overwhelming experience too much to recall them all…our guide and chef made my family time in Tanzania extra special
‘asante it started in Africa nakupenda wewe’ Swahili for I love ISA!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
we came for the safari but wanted to stay for the guides.
all top notch - especially the guides, who with their whit, knowledge and humor made our trip super fun and interesting on top of the already spectacular scenery.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best guide. Best Chef. Best Vehicle. Best knowledge. Most unforgettable experience ever.
You know you have the best guide in the business when all the other guides keep asking your guide where the animals are!
I organised this Safari direct with Hilary via WhatsApp from Australia. He was able to accommodate my special requests with ease and was entirely professional with amazing communication. He was able to accommodate my request to visit a local orphanage which ended up being quite an adventure for all of us due to the wet, hilly and muddy terrain.
Our guide Zeiki was outstanding in his driving skill and knowledge. He certainly used great skill on our drive into the Rift Valley to the orphanage.
His English is perfect and I had no trouble understanding his very interesting commentary.
Our Chef was also “the best chef ever”. Such delicious wholesome meals and every time we felt hungry he was there with mouth watering goodness.
I recommend you use this company. They exceeded all others in honesty, professionalism and providing thorough enjoyment.
You won’t regret your decision to book with Suricata Safaris.
US
Abundant wildlife next to the beautiful Chobe River
What stood out immediately at Chobe National Park was simply the incredible density of animals in the park. While driving along the bush roads, it was common to see herds of elephants passing by, giraffes galloping alongside the Jeep, or even lions taking a rest. The weather was beautiful, although small amounts of rain were not uncommon. The paths were soft and smooth compared to other parks, making travel fairly quick and comfortable. Wide open vistas allowed not only for easy viewing of impala, zebra, and many other animals, but also provided an ideal backdrop for lunch breaks and pit stops. The proximity to the Chobe River allowed for great opportunity to see animals and many birds in a new environment. Overall, Chobe National Park is an amazing park that guarantees fun for whatever animals, birds, or landscapes you may seek.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve by Carla
The blyde river canyon tour was all about the scenery.