US
20-35 years of age
Amazing Kili Treak with E-Trip
We had an AMAZING trek with E-Trip. Ben was extremely helpful and responsive and made sure all of our questions were answered before we left. We stayed at the Stella Maris lodge in Moshi for one night before starting our hike. It is a non-profit that supports a primary school of the same name that mainly serves children who were orphaned in the area. Teddy and the whole staff was amazing and we were thrilled to be supporting such an important cause. Didn't hurt that there were so many adorable kids running around during the day.
The trek itself (7 day Rongai) went off without a hitch. Casper and Prosper, our guides, were knowledgeable, kind, and always VERY on top of our safety. They measured the oxygen saturation of our blood and listened to our lungs each morning, which I didn't see any other companies doing. All three in our group summited, and that was undoubtedly due to the AMAZING support of our team. They even carried our day packs near the top when we were truly struggling for oxygen, and were so encouraging.
The porters were also an incredible group and really made our trip outstanding. It should be noted that E-Trip is part of KPAP (Kili Porters Assistance Project) and YOU SHOULD NOT CLIMB WITH A COMPANY THAT ISN'T PART OF THIS ORGANIZATION! Our porters were happy, well treated, and carrying reasonable (though still large) loads. Some of the other companies we saw (Zara tours, in particular) had porters that were obviously not receiving the same kind of treatment. Although many of the companies that are not part of KPAP are slightly cheaper, in speaking with the porters, it became very evident that it was not worth it to save the relative expense given what you would be condoning in doing so.
We truly could not have been happier with E-Trip. They were well organized, knowledgeable, kind, enthusiastic, etc etc etc. I truly cannot sing their praises enough and would highly recommend planning a trek with them.
IN
Awesome safari... awesome people
Given that this was our first safari, I have nothing to compare this with. But what I can surely say that there was never any room for disappointment. Right from one of the best quotes, responsiveness from Noah for the minutest of queries, Andrew (a great guy and guide) picking us up at airport to the 6 days of awesome game spotting and drives, catering to our every whim and fancy even in-spite of our constant nagging/stopping/eating, this was one of the best organised trips i have ever done. Surely would recommend Wildebeest to anybody here. They gave us everything they promised - even down to the water bottles in a cooling box every day! Thank you Noah and Andrew for making this one of the most memorable trips of our lives.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
excellent customer service
Very efficient in answering any question, good customer service and you get what they promise. Good work
US
Bright African safaris is tops
My wife and I decided to organize a family safari to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary and at the recommendation of relatives who had been to Tanzania a few years earlier, contacted Msangi of Bright African Safari. That was our first and probably best decision because he organized one of the most spectacular two-week adventures anyone could possibly hope for. The choices for viewing game were all superb yet each was unique with different emphasis on what was likely to be seen. Our guide Athuman was just spectacular. He drove us throughout northern Tanzania and organized our viewing, lunches, and snack-breaks for 9-10 hr days (our choice) over roads with no obvious markers without missing a step. How he navigated was miraculous to observe and while doing so pointed out all the “hidden” oft-times rarely seen, animals we enjoyed. It is no exaggeration to say we observed 50 lions, 10 cheetahs, 4 leopards (which can be particularly difficult to spot in trees), and countless elephants, giraffes, buffalo, wildebeests, zebras, antelopes of at least half-dozen varieties, and ostrich. Rhinoceros were rare because of poaching, but we did encounter a few. My wife and I had been on a superb safari to Botswana 12 year ago. We had nothing but praise for our experience, yet Msangi’s combination of natural parks, land cruiser and guide, tented sleeping facilities with superb food at every stop, could not be beat.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Outstanding customer service and expertise
They arranged my last trip to Zimbabwe on June 2015 when I was leading a group of Travel Journalists throughout Zimbabwe. I first new about them in 2013 when I was looking for a reputable tour operator to work with in Zimbabwe and since then they have always proven efficient, professional and well organized.
For my last trip I needed a short itinerary through the Victoria Falls plus a Safari in the area due to the particularity of the press trip. We needed to find specific locations, incredible photographic environments and wildlife for our travel magazines. Just to make things harder I approached them with only two days in advance as we decided to include Zimbabwe the last minute. Vayeni did a superb job considering the time they had to propose options and have all prepared for us on time. I was very happy with the service and performance of their team. Thanks to their recommendations and valuable input we managed to achieve almost 100% of the objectives we set for the magazines.
Considering my experience with Vayeni I would have no hesitation in recommending them as tour operator for Zimbabwe.
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Grat safari again!!
We went masai mara and lake nakru in Kenya.
This time much of GNU could see in masai mara.
That was migration and we could see GNU passing river.
I want see and I could.
I so happy!!
Driver was good and I was so lucky.
I hope you use this company and see many animal in safari.
Good luck!!
It was everything we imagined and more--our guide, Gumbo, amazed us with his wildlife knowledge.
Gumbo was incredibly patient and helpful with the planning stages of the safari. He also did a great job explaining and demonstrating wildlife protection. He was patient with all of our questions and made us feel at ease and comfortable in such wild environments. We would highly recommend the expertise and friendly service of this company!
GR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An excellent safari experience!!
This August (2015) i travelled with my 3 friends to Africa - Kenya. We did a lot of things and we couldn't miss to do a game ride (safari) with professionals at Masai Mara. Thefore we book it with Terminal Tours Kenya. We had an excellent experience, with safety and according to what we were promised. They were perfect in keeping time and we felt like kings & queens, with our private cook & driver.
So i recomend to all travellers that want to do a great gameride to choose Teminal Tours Kenya!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable Allan (owner)
Just returned from another safari organized by Allan of Back Of Africa Adventure, we have been to Kenya many times since my mom is working with UK embassy here in Kenya, I thought it wise to share my experience to fellow travelers opting to take safaris to Kenya since we were very pleased with the service we receive with Allan. In contact prior to the trip he responds to email rapidly, during the trip he stays in contact with your driver guide and you as guests just to ensure that all are in place. Making sure you have the safari experience you were hoping for. In our case he was not satisfied with the service of one of our booked tented camps, he changed the booking (upgrade) to mara serena lodge that was more than great for the wildlife view. Thanks again Allan, I will leaving Kenya at the end of October 2015 and I will book with your company again in the near future when I happen to visit my mom who is working here. “Keep the candle burning” even to other travelers
TH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My experience with Wild Expeditions Uganda was the very best. I had a time of my life.
When I first contacted Wild Expeditions I knew I would get a response but I thought it would take a day or 2 but I received an email from them in a matter of hours. Their desire and patience when answering all my questions and offer all kinds of advice to help me plan my trip was very impressive. So when I arrived I was met by a very smart, friendly, polite guide called Henry who made me feel very comfortable from the get go and through out the whole trip he was very helpful, funny and really wanted to make my time in Uganda the very best, which it was. I will use Wild Expeditions Uganda again and I would recommend it to anyone that is planning to visit Ugannda