TW
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything is Great
Everything is great. The guide Dieal’s service is really excellent. We saw a lot of animals during Safari. However, we lost 200 dollars in Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp. People who want to come here should take care of your wallet and anything important.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly informative and passionate about South Africa and accommodating as we had limited time
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Johannesburg with Sello
We had very limited time so we were shown as much as possible
Lots of history and knowledge and passion for the people of South Africa
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience
We could see many animals including all of big 5. Driver was kind and well experienced. Foods were also nice. Asante.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great operation with the will to go drive an extra mile for a great experience
With the wide range of companies, we picked five, which suited our needs best. After comparing, we decided to go with FIF Tours, which had a good value for money offer and great communication before and during the tour.
Our guide Hilary was great (really good english). We had long days but he was always there for information and was eager to show us as many spots and animals as possible.
The accommodation chosen in Serengeti (tented lodge) was awesome. Eileens Treehouse near Ngorogoro was also great, even though its a little bit far to drive (its next to the crater, some lodges are on top of the crater, but probably more costly).
All in all we can definately recommend FIF Tours for your Safari.
Greetings and i hope you will also have a grear time.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience all around
Our tour guide Kelvin was amazing and so friendly, he communicated in advanced over WhatsApp which made it very easier and he was able to help with every aspect of booking and payment. He picked us up promptly and we were very well catered for with water and breaks while driving, very polite and knowledgeable. We were also joined by an aspiring female guide which was great to have an extra person, she was very nice and professional as well.
Kelvin was extremely knowledgeable and went out of his way to make sure we saw everything and had a great time :) the camp we stayed at was very nice, however we were only there for 1 night.
We did have some minor car troubles (not anyone's fault) when trying to leave Amboseli which Kelvin managed promptly and professionally and his priority was making sure he could get us back safely.
We booked short notice, 3 weeks in advance so it was always going to be more costly (I assume) but still - great value for money and very much worth it.
Would highly recommend!
JP
the best experience!!!!
We booked with Josh Dreamland Safaris.
I checked a comparison site and found that they would take us to the perfect tours of Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area at a cheaper price than others, so I was a little worried about the quality of the hotel and food, but it was perfect!
All the tours were conducted without any problems, and the driver used his experience and network to quickly search for animals. Thanks to him, we were able to see the Big 5.
They even came to pick us up from the airport, even though it wasn't the day of the tour. Everyone was very friendly and fun. Thank you for the best experience.
Safari / diani beach trip Sep 2024
We booked a safari / Diani Beach trip through Jastros in late August / early September. Jastros we're responsive and competitive on price and they adapted quickly to changes to our preliminary itinerary as our trip planning progressed. There were a few difficulties with flight and accommodation times and dates so it's important to check these and stay on top of the details and the booking process. Jared engaged with us constructively and did his best to resolve the issues, and things turned out well in the end. Transfers between airports are challenging at the best of times but Jastros did a good job on these. Our game driver, John, was absolutely fantastic and we saw 4 of the big 5 within several hours of our first game drive - partly down to luck but also in large part due to John's skills and relationships with other game drivers.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very kind and well accommodating
Extremely reliable, a lot of effort put into our comfort, food and safety. Food was excellent. Everything looked after for us and the guides are social and easy to talk to!
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unique animal diversity
We did a 6-day trip with Lenchada Safaris in September 24. Massai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli. All parks have their own character, the variety of animals is fascinating and unique. Unfortunately, the operator only informed us of price increases 2 weeks before the start of the safari and only after we asked. Communication was problem-free, however. Lenchada and Jokey Tours are apparently one and the same operator.
Massai Mara: large herds, many wild cats and the impressive Mara River with hippos and crocodiles. Accommodation: Lenchada camps. The tent was clean and spacious. The facility is getting old. There were no chairs on the terrace and the dining area was a disgrace. There was no “campfire feeling” here.
Lake Nakuro: lots of water birds, rhinos, monkeys and buffalo. Accommodation: standard hotel in the Buruha Zenoni Hotel not far from the park entrance.
Amboseli: impressive backdrop with Kilimanjaro in the background. Large herds of elephants. Really great. Accommodation: highly, highly recommended the Manjaro Camp. Super friendly, good tents and good food.
Travel times/driver: The distances between the parks are very long. The main roads are heavily congested. Travel times of 6-8 hours are the norm. Our driver drove extremely carefully, but was not very taciturn.
Conclusion: The parks are truly uniquely beautiful. Lenchada Safaris can only be recommended to a limited extent. They look everywhere for savings. For example, they drove to an inferior lodge without prior agreement (but we were able to successfully refuse). You should have everything confirmed in writing beforehand.
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US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
We saw all the big 5 except the rhino, and so many other animals I lost count. Tongesai was an awesome guide who stayed with us the entire trip. He was knowledgeable, and got us everywhere on time. I would recommend this trip to everyone.
