20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenyan hospitality
The good
Our guide Robert was very kind and wanted us to have a good time. We saw all of the big 5 except leopards but saw LOTS of other animals and got some amazing pictures. Robert seemed a great tracker always listening to the radio to find out where to find the best animals. For some reason we got given a Jeep when we were expecting a mini van which was much better for Masai Mara. Communication with the company was good. All plans were executed smoothly. They even helped us to book train tickets for our onward journey as we didn't have an Mpesa account. All the camps and meals were very clean and we'll located. Meals were buffet style and very nice and plentiful.
On the last part of our safari we had a new guide Kevin who was also very nice and organized.
The bad
Even though it says a maximum of 6 guests in the vehicle we had 8 guests + the guide. This meant that there wasn't enough room for everyone + their luggage so we ended up leaving over an hour late because the guide was trying to shove it all in, and we ended up boxed in with luggage in the aisle of the vehicle. When we asked the guide about the 6 maximum rule he said "But this is good for me." We then got pulled over by the police on the way to masai mara because our TLB (tax) was out of date which delayed us for another couple of hours. To be fair to Robert he was very apologetic and dealt with the situation as best he could and made up the time on the safari the next day so we didn't really miss out, it was just frustrating.
Overall
I would recommend booking Karibu for a safari, but I'd check the itinerary on their own website before you do, as it doesn't seem to match what is written on 3rd party websites.
NL
50-65 years of age
Reliable organisation
From the beginning, Felistus was a very dedicated and patient organizer, she answered every question I had very soon and was very helpful. The trekking to Point Lenana was beautiful, and with funny guide Elijah, quiet cook David and nice companion Joy we had a very good time. The bandas were very simple but clean and nice, and less cold than a tent. Transport to and from the gates was also good.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour and driver IS fantastic, but the operator have a importante mistake
The tour is very good and the driver is fantastic. I had 2 single rooms reserved and they wanted to give me one for two people. It was not what was contracted. You had to suffer to get what you contracted. Unfortunately this error undervalues the tour, if it had not been for this it would be perfect
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PY
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Elida Tours offers a variety of different tour options. And is open for what their clients desire.
Elida Tours has a variety of different tour options. I took a 3 1/2 tour (Masai Mara and Naivasha). It was good. But if you travel only as one person (like single) you pay a lot. Also they place you without asking into a costly hotel. I would have liked a hostel or easy hotel. So it would be able to be cheaper. But in general I have to say it was good. Driver has really good knowdledge where were are, about the animals, some facts etc. I enjoyed the time. Also he drove mostly safe (at least not like some other Kenyan drivers). I felt safe.
Also the boss / CEO cares well about his clients.
GR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Experienced
We saw many lions and other animals, it was a nice experience!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Tarangire National Park by Benny Dijkhuis
also a very nice park but quite busy. so less feeling that you are on safari. a lot of jeeps in a relatively small area.
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NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Lake Manyara National Park by Benny Dijkhuis
nice little park with lots of elephants up close. also lots of monkeys. lots of greenery and forests.
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FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kimgoni safari knows the places well wich allows you to make the most of thé safari
Very good support fromage thé french speaking guide Emmanuel, schedules are respected, thé explanations of our visite are interesting, lots of information on thé History of Tanzanie, the guide everything so that we can see as many animals as possible du ring thé safari
BE
Well organized and very good expedition
Early 2023 we have experienced the climbing of Kilimanjaro. The expedition was very well organized. The people accompanying know what they are doing, and have experience for year. The material is good, as well as the food ( nobody got sick ! ). The hotel upon arrival is very local, not that this is a negative point, but good to know.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Chamelion is well organised with good equipment and Gideon was an excellent guide, driver, and cook.
Mathew was very efficient, understanding and quick to respond.
Namibia is a very young and interesting country. It seems to be well governed and at peace with itself. They also speak English, drive on the left, watch plenty of football, and rugby is a national sport.
The tour or safari took us North to Etosha National Park, West to the Skeleton coast and South to the giant dunes. About 2000 km of driving in 6 days. Everything went to plan. A lot of good tar road, but also plenty of 'African massage' on dirt tracks. We saw around 20 different mammals including lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe and rhino. Plenty of birds too.
The accommodation was good, particularly in the lodges where air conditioning was a blessing. Chamelion backpackers lodge in Windhoek was fun and very adequate. Food was good, and I was lucky to have great companions from USA, Singapore, New Zealand, Spain, Denmark and Japan. Gideon our guide, was excellent and very caring. I am 86 and probably the oldest visitor he has had to cope with!
All in all it was a great experience and good value for money.
