50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari trip!
We booked 2 night/ 3 day safari with baby bird. Chin and Chris were lovely. We had good communication before we arrived in Kenya.
We requested 2 nights at salt lick but one was at Taita Hills resort, which to be fair was just as nice. Beautiful surroundings. Both hotels were great- clean, good food, welcoming staff.
Baby bird had clear agenda and were always on time to collect us and drop us off. The Jeep was fun, quite old and full of character, just want is needed when on safari. Lots of water provided throughout.
The team did there best to show us all the animals in both Tsavo East and Taita Hill reserve. We were very luck and saw so many an amazing animals, it was like being in a wild life documentary,including a female lion, male lion and 4 cubs waiting for their mother… it was a dream! The team told us lots about all the animals and had great knowledge. They were quiet on day one- and so were we, but as we asked more questions it got better- ask questions! We had a great time! Would recommend highly. Thank you- we also got great photos!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, Action Packed Night Game Drive
We had a wonderful experience on our night game drive. Mussa (driver), Robert (spotter), and Deo (ranger) did a fantastic job showing us all the things Tarangire National Park had to offer at night.
They were honest with us up front about what we could see and was very optimistic that it would be a successful game drive. And it was very successful! Some of our high lights: watching and driving with 5 lions. They were walking in the road and we just slowly followed behind them. Robert spotted a chameleon on a tree (unsure how he saw it so quickly in the dark). He left the safety of our jeep, walked through a little bit of brush to ensure we saw it too! We also saw zebra, hyenas, silver backed jackal, spotted genets, and scrub hares.
Mussa, Robert, and Deo did a wonderful job sharing the night life with us and making us feel safe. This was an amazing experience that everyone should do!
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari
We had a really good experience with our safari driver and guide in Kenya. He was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the animals and the national parks. He was also patient and did his best to make sure we had a chance to see and enjoy the wildlife. Overall, we felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout the safari. We would definitely recommend him to others looking for a good safari experience.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very Disappointing Safari Experience with Trav-Interactive
Our first day started smoothly, although our tour guide, Kolo, mentioned several times that the Land Cruiser was making strange noises and was not working properly. Despite the vehicle issues, we had a great evening game drive in Tsavo East National Park and saw many animals.
Unfortunately, the Land Cruiser was very old. The seats were uncomfortable, and the interior was shabby, worn-out, and clearly in poor condition. I do not understand why the vehicle was not properly inspected and serviced before the tour began.
The second day was completely ruined. During the morning game drive, from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m., we did not see a single animal. Our guide then dropped us off at the lodge for breakfast and told us he needed to repair the vehicle and would return at 11:00 a.m. to pick us up and continue the journey. Based on that information, we checked out at 11:00 a.m. However, he did not arrive until 12:30 p.m. If we had known in advance that he would be delayed, we could have enjoyed the pool instead of sitting in the lodge lobby for 1.5 hours waiting for him.
According to Trav-Interactive, we were supposed to arrive at our next lodge in time for lunch and have an evening game drive. Instead, our guide had difficulty finding the lodge and arrived at approximately 5:00 p.m., rather than the expected 2:30–3:00 p.m. We were finally served lunch at 5:30 p.m. and missed the visit to the rhino sanctuary because it closed at 6:00 p.m. The entire day was extremely frustrating and a major disappointment.
The itinerary stated that the driving time would be 2–3 hours, which we found to be misleading. The delays caused by the vehicle problems and navigation issues significantly affected the tour and resulted in missed activities.
On the third day, our guide tried to make up for some of what we had missed on the second day, including seeing the lava flows and visiting Mzima Springs, which had originally been scheduled for the previous day. We saw many animals, and overall the third day went smoothly.
On the final day, we had another morning game drive and saw many animals. However, on the drive back to Nairobi, the vehicle broke down again. Our guide dropped us off in Emali for lunch and left once more to repair the vehicle. We eventually arrived in Nairobi after 6:00 p.m. Again, the itinerary indicated a 2–3 hour drive, which was clearly unrealistic given the actual delays.
Overall, while we enjoyed seeing the wildlife, the repeated vehicle breakdowns, poor condition of the Land Cruiser, long delays, missed activities, and misleading information about travel times made this tour very disappointing. The service was not what we expected, and the second day in particular was completely wasted.
I do not recommend Trav-Interactive and would not book another tour with this agency. The poor vehicle condition, inadequate preparation, communication problems, and misleading itinerary information need significant improvement.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
The trip was really good with a good organization. Julius, our driver was very professional and experimented tourist guide. The hotels were comfortable and clean. Great experience, recommend it!
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
Our safari experience was truly amazing, and a huge part of it was thanks to our driver and guide Mike. He was incredibly knowledgeable, professional and attentive throughout the whole trip. He knew the parks very well and always did his best to find the animals while also making sure we had a safe and comfortable experience.
We really appreciated his friendly attitude and felt very comfortable with him throughout the safari. We would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, responsible and genuinely passionate safari guide.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fully recommending Semu Gorilla agency and our guide Jimmy
The trip fully lived up to our expectations. All the planning, activities, and transportation were exceptionally well organised and executed. The company provides best-in-class communication—always just a WhatsApp message away. They were extremely reliable and consistently made sure that everything was arranged in our best interest.
We were especially lucky to have Jimmy Mukasa as our guide, who truly made our trip memorable. He has exceptional leadership, influencing, and problem-solving skills. If you need something, you simply name it, and he will find a way to make it happen—even when it seems impossible. If something is taking too long, no worries—Jimmy takes care of it in a matter of moments.
Beyond his professionalism, Jimmy is incredibly caring and has a wonderful personality. He was always happy to explain important facts, share useful tips, and introduce us to new experiences and flavours. His passion and dedication made every moment of the trip even more special.
Without a doubt, this trip would not have been as memorable without Jimmy. We are incredibly grateful for everything he did and would highly recommend him as a guide.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
truly professional, friendly, and helpful
I have to thank Gombe Wild Chimp Safari for making a dream come true: seeing chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
If you love chimpanzees and nature in general, this is an experience not to be missed.
As for the agency, I must say they are truly professional, friendly, and helpful. They assisted me from start to finish: they picked me up at the airport, despite my flight arriving at dawn, took me to breakfast (kindly provided) in a wonderful spot overlooking Lake Tanganyika, and then accompanied me to the port where the adventure began. On the way back, they were waiting for me at the port and accompanied me to the bus stop. Oh, and they also helped me buy the bus ticket and made sure I reached my destination. They are truly impeccable.
Regarding the two-day trek, after a two-hour boat ride on Lake Tanganyika, you reach a facility where you check in (access to the park is limited) and then begin the trek. The treks are conducted in small groups, with dedicated and friendly guides. The encounter takes place in the wild, with specific guidelines (masks, 10-meter social distancing, etc.) to protect the chimpanzees' health. It was AMAZING. The tour includes all meals (local cuisine) and accommodations (very basic rooms; don't expect a five-star hotel, but everything you need is there). I recommend visiting Jane Goodall's house and bringing a swimsuit for swimming in the lake.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
great tour, great guide, check offer twice
We had a great safari tour, with nice lodges. Our guide was fully committed to his job, knew all about the animals and helped to make this safari unforgettable. The communication with the office was good with quick responses. But check the offers always twice. It seems like they do a lot of copy and paste. So read it twice to be sure you really get what you want and that all the desired things are really included.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Safari
We had a lovely time with Mega Adventures. Our driver Hussein picked us up at the airport and was with us the whole five days. He was very determined to show us all the animals you wanted to see, we got some fabulous sightings of rhinos and cheetahs and lions, hundreds of giraffes and elephants, it was amazing. He prepared the most fabulous lunches for us in different locations and always knew just where to go to find the animals and make it an amazing trip. We saw a cheetah hunt, vultures and hyenas fight over prey, Hussein knew all the details to the animals, everything you wanted to know he could answer and give you some amazing insights to this wildlife. We were extremely happy to have him at our side. The first night we slept in a Massai Village, which was the best things I have ever done in my whole life, this experience will stay with me forever. Everything with this company went perfectly smooth and exactly as booked and planned. 100% trustworthy. Absolutely worth the money, you got what you booked. It was a wonderful journey and we are very happy and thankful to have been able to experience this. We can fully recommend this company and thank Hussein a lot for making this trip that wonderful.
