JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful customer service, and safari went as promised
Booking our safari was very easy, and all of our customizations (including domestic flights unrelated to our safari) were easily covered - Michael is great to do business with.
The tour itself was as promised, and we saw a great variety of wildlife. Our guide (Solomon) was very experienced (he said he had been a guide for 8 years), and he was able to spot a lot of animals we would have missed otherwise. He picked up that I had an interest in birds as well as mammals and started to stop the car more frequently for birds as well -- and he knew every one.
There were 2 things that were different than our expectations: we wanted to visit the Masai people, which we did, but our tour package document stated that the visiting would be included, it did not mention that we had to tip the Masai people $20USD per person to visit -- unexpected.
Also, the tour package document stated that the tents would be prepared by the staff. Mostly, they did -- but with our help. I am not adverse to helping, but the guides didn't make us feel like we had a choice.
Overall, though, we saw lots of great animals, have a good time, and got value for money. There were some other safaris that were slightly cheaper for similar itineraries, but I went with Northern Circuit because of their attentiveness during the booking process -- I felt in good hands, and we most certainly were. I would contact Michael again next time I am going to Arusha.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Awesome Adventure - Our guide, our accomodations, and all the animals were wonderful!
Everything about our experience was excellent. I especially liked the fact that RA Safaris was able to customize a safari for us based on our needs and our budget.
Our experience with RA Safaris more then lived up to our expectations. Our guide Ely was wonderful and he customized every day for us based on what we wanted to do - he made us the "Happy Family, Winning Team." He knew where to find the animals and how to get us very close to them. He was extremely knowledgeable and was tons of fun.
We stayed in a variety of accomodations - from tented lodges to beautiful villas - depending on where we were and all of the lodging was wonderful.
This vacation was a great value for the money we spent. It was a once in a lifetime family adventure, and I can't speak highly enough about RA Safaris and the great vacation they planned for us.
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good safari with a very good team
We made a 3 days selous tour. We had really good time. They have good knowledge and they work hard to make you happy. Nicko made delicious meal and Samy was a pro guide with good knowledge about wildlife. He knows very well where to find animals, and how to track them like a hunter :). Most importantly they didnt made us feel like tourists, and they made us feel comfortable. We totally recommend kanuth adventures.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience for Travelers on a Budget
I went on a 5 day safari with two of my friends to the Maasai Mara, Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Hells Gate on a $600 budget using Kenya Budget Safaris (KBS) and I can't imagine it getting any easier. Being that it was our first time going to Africa we really did not know what to expect. From the beginning the safari operators were prompt and courteous with their service. I scheduled the safari through Esther who was very nice and spoke excellent English. Through a couples emails we were scheduled to be picked up from the airport and start our safari the day we arrived. After paying at their office in Nairobi, the entire trip was smooth sailing.
Our guide, Patrick (Papa Kilo), was an excellent tour guide, safe driver, fluent English speaker and really knowledgable of the areas we visited. In the game reserve he knew exactly where to go and how to set up our vehicle for the best possible viewing angles of animals. He was patient and did not rush us when we wanted to see a particular animal for longer. On the safari we saw zebra, giraffe, baboon, wildebeest, warthog, lions in a tree and a cheetah take down a gazelle. It was an experience of a lifetime!
In the Maasai Mara we stayed in a permanent tent with a toilet, shower (hot water did not work) and built in mosquito nets. Not the most comfortable bed, but the experience of sleeping in a tent in the Maasai Mara was worth it. The remainder of the safari we stayed in hotels which were much nicer and had WIFI. everywhere we went there were guards and people were helpful and nice.
We asked for traditional African food on the safari and enjoyed it a lot. Everything was included. The only thing that was not included on our safari was the bike ride through Hells Gate, which I highly recommend! Overall, Kenya Budget Safaris was an excellent budget option that I definitely recommend and would do again.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect custom 4 day safari
My sister and I did a custom safari from the Kenyan coast back towards Nairobi stopping through 3 different parks / sanctuaries. Joseph was a great driver, and Michael was a great coordinator. I live in Nairobi and had a great experience all around. I'd recommend them to friends and family visiting!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best travel ever!
I did have such a great experience with this tour. It was so good and the guides were very helpful! Thank you so much for all that you do.
Outstanding trip.
Wonderful staff, excellent tours into the wild, great food, altogether outstanding experience.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good introduction to Safari from JNB
Found on the Internet, Go Safari has from the beginning been very helpful with lots of information.
The Pilanesberg park is a very good solution if you are on a business trip and want to get the feeling of wildlife close to JNB.
Combined with the elephant experience in the morning and you have a very good idea of what could be a longer stay in the region. Thanks again to Susan & Glenn
Pierre
FI
Experience level: first safari
Enjoyable and smooth PIlanesberg Safari
I enjoyed the the Pilanesberg safari. Joseph was a kind, knowledgeable guide. The open game drive was a good experience. Saw lots of game, esp buffalo. Accommodation was comfortable and the food was good. All in all a positive experience
Experience of a lifetime!
I went on Safari with Ibrah's company in early 2012 while I was volunteering in Moshi. My travel buddy and I took a 5 day safari. We were ably escorted for the trip by a very entertaining and knowledgeable tour guide, and quite frankly incredibly talented cook (I can still taste the amazing curry pizza!). It was an incredible experience, we saw all the 'Big Five' animals and camped in the middle of the Serengeti, and on the edge of Ngorangora Crater (which is the closest thing to the Garden of Eden I have seen).
I have no hesitation in recommending Ibrah and his company.