PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6 days Safari + Panorama Route
That was the experience of our life!!! Our family of 4 have spent 6 days in Kruger on board of Truck Norris. Everything was perfectly organised from the very beginning - Chris patiently and quickly responded to all my questions before making a final decision, than we were picked up from Jo'burg and the tour began. We were on camping safari, full equipment was provided by Chris - tents, sleeping bags, mattrecess, pillows, chairs, etc. Chris took care of us all the time - he was our guide, safari driver, excellent chef and storyteller. It was nice to sit at night near campfire and have a chit-chat on different subjects.
Travelling in Truck Norris was sooo comfortable - a lot of space, big windows, a fridge with stocks of cold beer, coffee machine and toilet. As we sit much higher than in standard safari vehicles we had better views. We saw so many animals! Chris has amazing knowledge of Kruger nature and he is happy to share it with his guests. Additionally our games were not strictly limited as in other safari operators, we spent at least 7 hours on games a day. I'm pretty sure that it is the best value for money.
I have to mention the delicious food prepared by Chris himself - that were home-made meals like pasta, steaks, curry, salads, etc. - quite different from my imagination of camping food (that was my first time sleeping in a tent :-)).
All in all - the only what can I do is to strongly recomend Chris ans his Armadillo Overland Safari & Adventure Tours. You will not be disappointed!!! Chris - once again I would like to thank you for your hospitality, patience and wonderful time we have in Kruger. Big respect for your hard work to satisfy your guests.
AT
20-35 years of age
Excellent, but beware of details
Kenya is incredible! No matter with which tour operator, airline or travel agency you go there you should be satisfied. You can have beach holiday, city trips, wildlife viewing, climbing mountains - all of it in just two weeks time. Regarding our trip to Masai Mara with Kenya Tour Budget Safari, which was supposed to be wildlife viewing tour. Definitely to be recommended, but with some observations. Why you should choose this or similar company which uses minivans for safari inside the national parks (Masai Mara and Nakuru) - because the roots are the same for everybody - you view the same animals and use the same infrastructure. There is really no sense to pay two or three times more just for riding a jeep. The majority of drivers are experienced and know where and when to go. If financial aspect is not important for you then you can choose a flight on a small plane from Nairobi. Thus you will avoid the quite bumpy road.
What was not ok in our trip: you pay not too much, therefore you live two nights in a tented camp just outside the Masai Mara national park. A real tent would be fine for me, yet the owners of the camp have decided to use (in their opinion) improved tents - with the shower and toilet inside the the tent! Each tent is for several people, so unless you are a group of close friends or a family, it becomes really uncomfortable. And there is no alternative - like a common shower or toilet somewhere else in the camp. The shower is with cold water only, but if you are in good health it should not make problems.
Next negative point - all flamingos from lake Nakuru have left, yet the organizers did not inform us about it. And finally - the small business of the tour drivers - "optional" boat safari in lake Naiwasha. One hour for 30 USD :) In the beginning nobody wants to go there, because there is nothing to see except malaria mosquitoes. However the driver speaks with everyone individually and says that all the group wants to go to Naiwasha. And of course you are expected to join the group. So, speak among yourselves and beware of such practices.
In general - I want back to Kenya!
DK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly, efficient and everything we hoped for
The main reason for visiting Uganda was going to Bwindi to see the mountain gorillas (which was amazing). Since it involves a lot of driving we decided on a five day tour including also a chimpanzee trek.
From beginning to the end we were very pleased with Encounter Africa Safaris. Good and efficient communication with the head office through email - and a very competent and punctual guide/driver. Everything ran very smoothly. When one guesthouse mixed up the reservations (T.I.A. - this is Africa), we were upgraded to a better place before we found out there had been an issue. As a foodie I even quite enjoyed making stops on the long way back to Kampala to buy different vegetables.
Would we do anything differently if we could? Maybe spend an extra $600 for an extra day at Bwindi ... Seriously, the only thing we were talking about was wanting to go back. Or arrange a little longer tour that went into Rwanda to do one more day with the gorillas and a volcano trek. I'm sure Encounter could set that up.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I was really amazed by the quality of their service and their professionalism.
They were open, friendly and attentive to my requests. I was sincerely satisfied with the service I received. The only thing I regretted was not being able to stay longer!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
We did the three day safari to the Selous game reserve. excellent staff, very helpful. the Italian-speaking guide is very good. We stayed at hippocamp, in a unique experience. Africa we miss you very Much!!!!! Thank you very much Kanuth
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My experince wa great i enjoyed their care and services
I am told its a new company, they are coming up very well with excellent customer services, friendly staff they all make you feel very comfortable and every minute enjoyable. I would recommend them anytime.
The trip to Manyara and Ngorongoro was so wonderful. Being met and welcomed from Kilimanjaro Airport and driven to Arusha Town made us feel secured.
TH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exciting Tour Experience with Africa Remote Safaris
"I have travelled all my life. I've combed much of Europe, from the arctic north in Norway to the streets of Seville in Spain, the beaches of Cannes and Nice in France and the medieval heart of Bologna in Italy. I've been on two African safaris (one tented, one not), both "luxurious." I've been on more than a dozen jaunts to India, some guided, others not. Over the years I have discovered that I had rather be lost and disoriented in a foreign country than submit once again to the unbending schedule of a guided tour. Hence I had given up tours of any kind, until Becky Anderson, an American travel agent, suggested I might want simply to list the places my friends and I wished to see in East Africa then let Africa Remote Safaris make accessing them in an orderly way not only possible but thoroughly enjoyable as well. And this Africa Remote Safaris did. They pulled our disparate destinations together and designed a far, far better route than we could ever have done on our own 4 Days Gorrillas Rwanda 5 Days Kenya 5Days Tanzania. They satisfied all our requests and threw in delicious additions, areas of interest we had never considered or even heard of. Our accommodations were well within our means and wonderful. Our guide and driver, not to mention our 4x4 Landcruiser with Hamza Nyelo. Could not have pleased us more. In other words, thanks to Becky and her recommending African Remote Safaris, we had a sensational holiday."
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
fantastic ,everybody should go once in their lifetime to safari tour, ketsafaris very good ********
we went in August 2013, saw mara migration, and all the safari scaeneries and animals, chases ,everything one coud hope to see, may be we were lucky. but tour was very well organised. Driver who si the tour guide as well was very friendly and tried to show as much as possible.
i would highly rceommend this tour
if you book direct with UK agents you will lose about 800£/person
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An outstanding company!
A group of us went on a 5-day safari with Bush 2 City Adventures. The guides/drivers and cooks were simply outstanding - knowledgeable, professional and happy in their roles. Mohammed and Aloise prepared us first rate meals and the guides could spot animals we would have never seen without their keen eyes and experience. We went to Manyara Lake National Park, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Olduvai Gorge and were lucky enough to see pretty much every animal on our list, even two Black Rhinos.
We were on a camping safari so Bush 2 City supplied everything - excellent jeeps, good stand-up tents, thick mattresses as well as tables and chairs.
Jackson, the owner, is extremely attentive to his clients and his employees. He is flexible, dependable, communicates well and seems to be able to make anything happen. He had arranged our Kilimanjaro climb as well and we were thrilled with the service on that trip as well.
I was astounded by the number of companies selling safari packages in Tanzania. Many are British, Australian or American-based but we were very happy to be supporting a local company. We do this at home so why not abroad?
I think we got the very best at a very reasonable cost with Bush 2 City Adventures and I would recommend them to my friends and family with no hesitation at all. If I ever go back to Tanzania, I’ll head straight to them for my arrangements.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
from Zanzibar with love
I went to Zanzibar for the trip of 5 days. And it was nice trip i can say.
We had good tour guide who knows Zanzibar very well.
Am planning to write a book about Zanzibar and i will take Mussa(Our tour guide) opportunity to be my co-author.
He knows how to treat tourists and he will not only guide you but also teach you about African culture which many of us we dont like but Africans especially Tanzania have delicious food such as Sambusa,Pilau and Sea food.
Management od Enosa Expeditions knows how to treat their employees and that is why they provides best services ever.