CH
Simply amazing- there is no other way to say it.
This is is certainly the best park in Uganda, with the most wildlife and the elusive wild dog, cheetah and ostrich. Other animals include hyena, lion, leopard, zebra, water buck, buffalo, giraffe, jackals and many more. You learn so much about the tribes here, and the birding was terrific.
RO
What a welcome to sub-Saharan Africa!
The trip was a dream come true. Everything met or exceeded our expectations. The recommendations [with one minor exception] were spot on and made this one of the best holidays that we have taken.
If I am nit-picking I would say that the hotel in Dar was the wrong choice for what we needed i.e. an evening in Dar before an early flight to the UK. Somewhere in the city centre would have saved us nearly 2 hours of rush hour traffic for a hotel that we barely saw in daylight. Even so it was an experience seeing what was beeing sold as we sat in the traffic so it wasn't all bad
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience
Booking was easy and emails always received a speedy response.
We were picked up from where we were staying in Johannesburg and driven to the Lodge where we received a very warm welcome. The accommodation was luxurious, and the surrounding gardens a lovely calm oasis for relaxing and viewing the watering hole.
We saw a wide variety of game on the drives, including elephant , giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, black rhino, warthog, kudu, springbok,and many beautiful birds. The highlight was when a pack of wild dogs made a kill at the boundary fence in front of the Lodge.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Services
I work with an NGO that has used Eastern Vacations many times. Their bus driver Johnson is great and as a woman I feel comfortable traveling in Kenya with Eastern Vacations. Mwasi, Bosco, Becca are great safari drivers. I would highly recommend Eastern Vacations to anyone looking for a Kenya tour company.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A most wonderful way to celebrate my birthday!!
We planned this trip to celebrate my birthday in a rustic style - & we weren't disappointed! Mike, our guide was so knowledgeable about the park & its inhabitants, we cant thank him enough!! He looked after our every needs & we all learnt so much about the wildlife in the park. The vehicles were road worthy & comfortable. We enjoyed every moment & would highly recommend this tour
US
would come back any time
We had a very well organized trip with a combination of various flavors of lodges and approaches to getting to know African Animals. All places were very friendly and welcoming. The timing was good and the 2 guides were very knowledgeable and great to be around.
US
We love Johnson!
We have used Eastern Vacations every year we've been to Kenya. The staff is always pleasant to be around and very knowledgeable when we go on safari. Johnson, our bus driver is always great to be around. I would highly recommend doing business with this company. You won't regret it.
US
Unbelievable Time in Uganda/Rwanda!
I could not be happier that I followed the advice of the other reviews and chose to travel with Africa Adventure Safaris! Anna was fantastic in her communication and ability to customize an itinerary to my liking. Patrick, the driver/guide, was top notch. I was amazed by his knowledge and instantly felt comfortable traveling with him as a solo traveler. This company was extremely professional and personal from the early planning stages through my return home. Choose Africa Adventure Safaris and you are in for a trip of a lifetime!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari for Great Price
My two friends and I were looking for a budget safari but we still wanted to go to the best parks and see all the animals. We ended up going with Northern Masailand Safaris because Henry, the owner, was persistent and a good businessman. He matched and even beat other quotes we received from other companies. He set us up with a group who were already planning a safari during the same time, and was very flexible with our needs. We visited the top 5 parks in Tanzania in 5 days, and even saw the Big 5 in the first three days! While I originally wanted to spend more time in Serengeti, it was fun to see a different terrain every day. (although, if you have more time, I would recommend more time in Serengeti) We had a fantastic time and loved our guide, Saleh and the cheft, Faraj. We have no regrets and have great memories and pictures to remind us of an awesome safari!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime
Jambo! We used Beacon Safaris for our 10 day Kenyan safari in late December 2016, and it was the best vacation that we have ever taken. From our first online contact with Beacon Safaris, Robert was always there to quickly answer our questions and offer suggestions. He put together a custom safari that covered a varied mix of luxury tent camps and luxury lodges in several national parks and reserves. He also made recommendations about optional adventures not normally included in the standard package. These included a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, a walking safari on Crescent Island, a biking tour in Hells Gate, and a balloon ride in Masai Mara. The highlight of the trip was Eustus, our driver and guide. He began and ended every day with a handshake greeting and big smile. He was always customer focused and intent on making it a trip of a lifetime. He laughed at our jokes and comments even though he had probably heard similar lines dozens of time before and he made us feel special. He could spot animals more than several hundred yards away and even though he consistently put us in a position to get the best views and pictures – we always felt safe. Partly due to luck but mostly due to Eustus’ tracking expertise, we saw the Big Five several times on our tour – in fact, throughout our day in Masai Mara, we were able to get within a few yards of each one of the Big Five multiple times. What great pictures and memories! Eustus was an expert on the animals, the habitat, and the history of the region. He also informed us about the customs, politics, and economics related to Kenya. If you have a chance to choose your guide, make sure that Eustus is at the top of your list.