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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Asante Safaris exceeded all expectations!
It's hard to put into words what an amazing life experience it was to safari in the Serengeti and travel across Northern Tanzania, but I'll attempt to do so. This was the greatest trip I've ever experienced. Our driver, Honest, was fantastic. Incredibly knowledgable, savvy, friendly - like traveling with a family member. The sites and travel routes were impeccable. We saw all of the Big 5 within days. Ngorongoro is a must stop - breath taking to see in person. Our trip was customized to meet our needs and all suggestions were fantastic. I would recommend Asante Safaris to any traveler considering a trip to Tanzania.
PK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A memorable experience!
My brother and I booked the day-trip to Mikumi, and had excellent service from the very first inquiry to the end of our trip. We were able to schedule on the day of our choice, and had a very professional team of driver and a guide accompany us. We were picked from our place and dropped at the end of the trip. During the tour, we were able to see all the animals we had expected to see and take some very memorable pictures. The lunch and the coffee were also great. Also the arrangement for the trip supplies was also according to our expectations. Overall the staff was very friendly and professional with excellent service!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great week
I took the five day option staying at Skukusa. Booking and communication was excellent. I was met at the airport and had a good night in Joburg before a comfortable ride to Kruger Park. Accommodation and options were splendid and trips out excellent with knowledgeable guides.
Option trip to Blyde River good if a bit rushed in order yo get back into park on time. Walking safari well run with good guides.
Only hitch was trip back to Joburg when too many people were booked into van for return with delays..
Meals were very good and staff were excellent. Recommend this trip to anyone.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
a fantastic trip! many thanks to Kikwetu team.
This was my first trip to a safari after years of travelling to many other parts of the world. We usually try to make our own travel arrangements but knowing this option would be quite difficult for Kenya, we contacted several tour agencies including Kikwetu. We decided to go with Kikwetu for two reasons: the very good reviews we read on Tripadvisors and the prompt responses with many details from Kenneth, Kikwetu's tour advisor. We were elated to find out that Kikwetu really lived up to the reputation from the reviews we read. Peter, our driver, was great. He was knowledgeable of the safaris and a very safe driver. He knew what we wanted to see and always looked out for our best interests. He really took good care of us and we felt very lucky to have him as our driver/guide. As the results, we had a fantastic experience at Amboseli and Maasai Mara. We did not see all big fives (rhino and leopard) but we saw many other animals and took many many great photos. This was an experience that we will not forget. We highly recommend Kikwetu as tour guide for visiting Kenya!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good and Professional Tour Company
Good tour company with professional staff and drivers
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experienced and competent driver - amazing safari
I've never been on a safari before and didn't really know what to expect. But everything I experienced was far exceeded by my expectations.
The moment we entered Murchinson Nationalpark, we saw many animals. Twah and Wilson spotted animals (especially birds) before we even had a chance to see them. They stopped right away and showed us where to look for them. We continued the tour when everybody had a chance to take as many picturtes as wanted. We saw giraffes and elephants right from the beginning on (evening game drive) and they came so close to our car and yet our drivers never hasseled the wild animals.
Moreover our guides are very competent as they explained the animals' behavior to us and knew all the names (even of the many bird species).
But the best is about to come: I learned that it is very hard to find leopards, hyenas or lions. As Twah and Wilson knew exactly where to look for them we actually saw all three of them.
Being in Africa for the first time, there are so many new and unexpected experiences you gain. Our drivers had a very sympathetic ear for our questions about animals and especially the African culture and never got tired of answering them.
If I visit Uganda again, I will definitely choose Wild Jungle Trails.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Memorable Safari Wedding Anniversary
The service was really excellent from the communication through e-mail from Sylvester. Then, went with our tour guide driver Nick. I like it when Nick will drive so fast just to make sure you will see closely the lions or whatever a must-see animal. We first went to Amboselli, then to Lake Nakuru and then the Masai Mara. I highly recommend Seven by Far. Keep it up guys!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience, very reliable company
My son and I went on a safari to Tsavo West and the coast with them. It was a great experience, we had an outstanding driver (very important on Kenyan roads), the accomodation according to the detailed written information we had been provided with before the trip. A friend of mine who had used them recommended them to me and I woulld do the same!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Wildebeest Migration experience at the Mara!
We booked our trip at the beginning of 2016 and our plan was to catch the much famed wildebeest migration. Our safari consultant answered all our emails promptly through out our discussion and she had proposed that the best time to catch the migration would be towards the end of July. So we booked our tickets for the last week of July and crossed our fingers.
Our arrival was just perefect timing as the wildebeest had started the crossing. We went straight to Masai Mara from the airport and our driver/guide Peter was very helpful and also very knowledgeable. Our lodge Keekorok Lodge was also very comfortable and the food completely exceeded our expectations.
We stayed in Masai Mara for a total of 5 days tracking the migration and I must say that the trip was a complete success! I was able to take enough material for a documentary that I am working on for my phd.
I will forever be grateful to Simba Trails Expeditions for their accuurate and prompt assistance through out the planning and execution of our trip. I greatly recommend this company to anyone who is looking for a reasonably priced private safari to Kenya.
PR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience!
I was very lucky to stumble into this company online. As a solo traveler, the prices for safaris are absurd in many companies, but African Budget Safaris quoted me for a very decent price and took me for an amazing and unforgettable experience. It was a group safari of six, and for 3 nights and four days we went through Lake Manyara, the Serenget, and the Ngorogoro crater. The guide was one of the best I've had, the cook was excellent, and the vehicle was very comfortable, with open roof, for all of us to see everything. They were wonderful, and they even arranged to pick me up from Moshi. I cannot recommend them enough. Thank you for an incredible experience.