20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic gorilla trekking and safari holiday
Spent a fantastic two weeks in Rwanda and Uganda on an Encounter gorilla trekking and safari holiday. Encounter were very efficient and helpful whilst the trip was being arranged, responding to queries promptly and building in a number of our extra requests into the itinerary. On the tour our guide Joseph was hugely knowledgeable when it came to both the wildlife and different cultures, very friendly and ever cheerful, and happy to adapt and be flexible when we requested changes on the road. We would definitely travel with them again- the best organised tour I've been on. Thank you Encounter!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari, and a great introduction to th Mara.
First, thanks to Robert and his team for all the preparations (hotel bookings and airport transfers) which made it very easy to take part in this safari. Dennis and Peter, the driver/guides were both excellent - knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. The vehicle we travelled in from Nairobi was excellent - as comfortable as a safari vehicle can be. Our time on the Mara was memorable - Dennis made sure we saw all the 'big 5', including a rare sighting of a Black Rhino, in one day, then followed it up with a new lion kill on the last morning, with a pride of lions eating a buffalo. He was good at finding things, using the radio, and getting us into great viewing positions. A truly memorable few days. The campsite was fine for a few nights - comfortable beds, decent food, and close to the park. Overall, a great experience, and if I get to Kenya again, I'll definitely use Karibou again. Thanks!
CN
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Trip for Life Time!
I have never write any review before, but this time I write it for everything Claudiours have done for us (my mom and I). When we start to discuss the trip, I wrote down names of some places in Kenya and told Claud these are the place I hope to visit. On the following day, I got three possible schedules with everything inside: transportation, view, accommodation. I imagined many times what Africa will look like before we set off, but it will only be imagination if it is not Claud who help with the whole plan. Our driver Ken is also really professional. Our safari went out for two weeks. For most of time we are at middle of no where! literally! Ken kept our safe while explaining the culture, the animal, and the place around. Many times, Ken wake up 3 hours earlier to make sure our car will work well on the following day. In all, my trip was wonderful, and Claudious helped made it come true.
US
Awesome! adventures with knowledgeable tour guides, at a low cost
We had a wonderful time during our study tour. All the sites visited were wonderful and as advertised! The guides are very knowledgeable and provided all the necessary information. Can't wait to come back
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
15 night trip to Kenya and Uganda
KWSS are a very reliable company, I would no hesitation in recommending them to other travellers who wish to visit Kenya and Uganda. Otieno's communication is very good and gives advice and answers to your questions. We visited several game reserves in Kenya, all of which were superb but different in many ways - a real treat. The guides, drivers, cook do a great job to ensure you get the most out of the visit. We visited Uganda to trek to the gorillas, this was a long drive and our driver David looked after us very well. The trek itself is demanding, you need to make sure you have the correct kit, good boots, correct clothing etc Expect a hard day!
A very flexible company with a good workforce who work together as a team to make your experience a good one!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service and local knowledge
We have just returned from a holiday which was organised and booked by Suzanne at Vayeni securing better deals than we could have done directly. In addition from the beginning to end, Vayeni provided excellent service and Suzanne was incredibly patient at answering my endless questions very promptly which gave great reassurance when booking a trip from the UK. Highly recommended.
CH
We name it, and Lights on Africa and Destinations makes it happen, Highly recommended.
My Family and i had wonderful Safari's experiences with Lights on safari destinations and safaris. This time we visited Tarangire national park, the Serengeti and ngorongoro crater. Peniel Laizer the Managing Director organized our Safari pefectly, he replied prompt to all our E-mails , i must say, i wrote a lot of E-mails. Peniel answered very professionel to all our questions. He is very kind and so helpfulness in any situation i can't explain, and he is so friendly. Very professional, he knows exactly what and when to do. For us it was like coming home, lights on Africa Destinationand safaris make this possible. This is something you must experience yourself.
The day of our Safari, Peniel surprised all eleven of us with some gifts "masaai handmade craft" Asante.
Huruma was our tour guide for the second time, thank you so much, "you are the best". Huruma is very knowledgeable a tour guide with lot of exeperiences. He explained us the trees, the vegetation,the birds the animals etc, he answered to all our questions. Huruma know the parks like his own hometown. He also has heart for the nature and for the animals , he is very cheerfully, awesame.
I remember the Situation at the crater, more than 60 cars on one spot, all cars wanted to get as closer as possible to the rhino, our tour guide Huruma was the only one who didn't go closer, he blocked the load with his car so that no more cars could pass, by doing this the rhino could finally escape, this was so fantastic. This Safari was not our last safari with the Lights on Africa Destinations. These incredible experiences and much more with this Company and his Team always stay unforgettable for us, thats the reason why we highly recommend Lights on Africa Destinations and Safaris. Thanks you to the whole team, we will be back.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
fantastic experience. excellent service.
Excellent. Fast. Professional.
Thank you.
See you in July 2018
NL
They were excellent drivers, friendly and funny guides and knew clearly what they were talking about
We had a group with young and old people. The drivers/guides were so respectfull to the
elderly people but they also connected so well with the younger kids. The kids loved to be in the car with the drivers Protas and Cosmas. Even now since we are at home they still talk about them.
We got so much information from Protas and Cosmas about the wildlife and we could ask any question at any time. We learned so much from them, they gave us a part of their knowledge.. A big thanks for that.
They took care of us, they made this safari a special trip for our big family.
Bibi and Babu (the grandparents) were so happy during this trip, so thanks again for that!!
Ingrid Vos
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari, night in a Maasai Boma & a lot more! Authentic experience!
We booked a 9-day tour at Touch Africa Adventures.
I contacted Samuel (maasai owner) some months in advanced in order to compare prices and tours.
I avoid international agencies and contacted straight local companies based in Arusha. I chose Touch Africa not only because was offering a reasonable price but also the tour and cultural activities were better than the others.
We overnight and spent full day in a maasai boma - actually where Samuel was born and comes from.
This was the highlight of our tour. Also enjoyed a lot our stay in Lake Natron (less touristic and breathtaking lanscape!).