SA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Godson took my whole family on a fun filled adventure that educated us on the wildlife around us.
Godson was a wonderful guide he was always going above and beyond what was expected of him. He was the kindest man and constantly took care of us. By the end of the trip it was as though he was part of our family. He listened to what we wanted to see and also showed us things that we never even dreamed of seeing. He always knew where to go and what time of day to go there. To do this job, one must be immensely educated on this subject, and he is. He gave us every opportunity to get the picture we wanted and made sure we were all satisfied before moving on. I had a wonderful time and learned more than I could have ever thought possible.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible Experience
Our group of 8 (ranging from 19 to 64) had a wonderful 3 night canoe safari with Natureways. 5 of us canoed and 3 did jeep and walk safari and we met up at camp in the evening. Everything went beautifully, from the bush planes to Mana, to the pickup, the incredible guides and camp staff. Natureways lets us prepay our park entrance fees so we did not have to carry all that extra cash with us - so much easier. The canoe trip was the experience of a lifetime. Natureways was very professional but also the guides and staff were so wonderful to interact with. Andy, Zera and Elijah made this the highlight of our 12 day vacation to Zimbabwe. Camping along the river, listening to the sounds of the hippos and two different lion prides at night was unreal. Would recommend this company and canoe trip to anyone.
US
20-35 years of age
Amazing Experience from Beginning to End!
This was an amazing experience! Christa was a godsend and arranged everything for us. If we had any questions we could email her day or night and she would get back with us ASAP! Our guide, Almero, found all the big five in a day and a half. He was extremely knowledgeable about any questions we had and he really made this trip all that I hoped it would be. On our panorama tour we had Patrick and he was super nice and helped my 77 year old grandmother get around. He gave us plenty of time at each stop to explore and see all the sights. I really can’t say enough about how awesome Kurt Safari’s was. If you are thinking of planning a safari then there is no better option than Kurt Safari!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great experience from booking until final goodbye.
Making arrangements from half a world away was easy because of Tersca's professional attitude and work. Emails were quickly and throughly answered. All aspects of our trip went smoothly: transportation, wildlife safari, meals, and lodging. We had a pleasant experience.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
efficiency in everything
precise, punctual and professional. I found in Cardboard box Travel a reliable partner to better organize an excellent safari.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Because of MDS, we found magic in the places, the people and the culture.
The communications were excellent, especially the response rate and the specificity with regards to answering all the questions.
The trip went above our expectations since we didn't realise it was a private safari, the resorts we stayed at were wonderful, the guide Joseph was also one of a kind and went above and beyond to show us everything he could. We saw 4 of the big 5 and so many other animals.
We were very happy with the places that Angelina hand picked for us, both resorts (at Masai Mara and Nakuru) were fabulous!
Perhaps it would be better to have included the fact that the safari was private and also state the type of vehicle that would be used to move etc.
We felt that a map would have been useful, showing the client the routes that would be used to get to Masai Mara (and also include a key with a straight line for good roads and jagged line for bumpy roads, so that the client understood the length of time that would be spent on bumpy roads). This map would have been especially useful for the Lake Nakuru leg of the journey since we didn't understand that we would spend 6 hours getting there. We were happy to have seen it, as we spotted the black rhinos and the other rhinos up close, but to be honest, if we knew it would have been an additional 6 hours in the van, we might not have chosen this option.
It would also be useful to print 2 copies of the itinerary, one for the client and one for the driver. We only had one copy which the driver lost and as a result, we ended up wasting time on our already short stay at Nakuru because we tried to check in to the wrong resort.
Other than these very simple recommendations, we would certainly suggest using Magical Destinations when planning your safari in Kenya. Angelina also provided many options for activities in Mombasa!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent attention and bespoke travel experience
In planning for a trip one year out, I 'interviewed' US, European, and African travel companies. Matthys of Discover Africa listened to what I wanted to accomplish for the group of 10, was willing to make changes and make better suggestions than the ones I had, and did so at a price point that could not be beat. That was all pre-departure. Once the trip started, Matthys' knowledge of his country and his understanding of our group and my desires as a group leader, showed up in the stunning lodgings he selected (locations, services, and amenities), the activities he had planned and suggested, and his partnership with Ilios as a guide and transport service in many of the places we visited. I was the only one of the 10 who had been to Africa and because of the professionalism, creativity, and individual attention that Matthys gave to us, the others are all ready to return with friends and families - and to use the excellent services of Discover Africa. Many thanks, Matthys and team!
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service
Emmelyn and the team at Savanna Safaris & Tours have been extremely helpful and engaging.
Clearly having a local service helps and pays out.
Highly recommended!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mount Kilimanjaro Trek and Serengeti Safari
We booked both the mountain climbing and the Safari through Kilimanjaro brothers.
Both were incredible
For the Trek - led by our guide John was extremely patient and answered all our many questions regarding wildlife/culture/scenery. The chef, Massawe prepared us fantastic meals in difficult situations. The porters took great care of us, supplying us with tea and snacks!
For the Safari - Juma was our driver, he went to great lengths to make sure we saw as many of the animals as possible - he also got us a fantastic view of the Wildebeests crossing the river Mara!
We stayed at the Maramboi lodge - all the staff were fantastic - as was the food and the quality of the room - a beautiful place.
I don’t have anything negative to say - we were happy with everything.
Thanks for a trip of a lifetime