35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Kenya Safari: Big 5, Ugly 5, and Exceptional Service with Africa Barefoot Safaris
Our safari experience with Africa Barefoot Safaris in Kenya was nothing short of spectacular! We explored three incredible destinations: Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara, each offering unique and breathtaking wildlife encounters.
The highlight of our trip was undoubtedly the abundance of animals we spotted. We were thrilled to see the famous 'Big 5' (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo) as well as the intriguing 'Ugly 5' (wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena, and marabou stork). The diversity of wildlife exceeded our expectations and provided countless photo opportunities.
Our tour guide, Patrick, deserves special mention. His expertise, attentiveness, and helpful nature significantly enhanced our safari experience. Patrick's knowledge of the animals and their habitats, combined with his keen eye for spotting wildlife, ensured we didn't miss a thing.
Africa Barefoot Safaris' organization and service were top-notch. From transfers between parks to comfortable accommodations, every aspect of our trip was well-planned and executed.
If you're looking for an authentic and unforgettable African safari experience, we wholeheartedly recommend Africa Barefoot Safaris. Their commitment to excellent service and their ability to showcase the best of Kenya's wildlife make them an outstanding choice for any adventure seeker.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Signature Safari provided a fantastic experience.
Innocent and his team at Signature Safari did a great job creating this experience for our honeymoon. We did five days in Tanzania’s northern circuit including Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater, and Lake Manyara, followed by a five day stay on Zanzibar.
We loved the accommodations at Kitela, Kubu Kubu, and the Royal Zanzibar. Kubu Kubu was particularly spectacular in the Serengeti.
Our guide during the safari, Alan, was fantastic. He did a great job finding animals, getting us great positioning for photos, explaining the management of the parks, and teaching us some Swahili.
Overall, we had wonderful experience and would highly recommend Signature Safari!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Providers of excellence
Amazing 4 night safari - Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and Masaai Mara.
I had the most amazing time on my tour of Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and Masaai Mara. Risper was fantastic and so patient when I was booking - trying to work out dates based on other travel plans. Risper kept in contact throughout from my first contact til I arrived home. Couldn't ask for more. Communication was A+.
My guide Kennedy was absolutely amazing - he has so much knowledge (Kenya, each area we were in and travelling through) and made sure I saw as much as possible. He is also a great driver. Saw the Big 5 and lots more. He was prompt and on time and he answered any questions I had. He truly made the trip amazing. The vehicle was lovely and accommodation spot on. Would highly recommend Tekko Tours, Risper and Kennedy.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
smooth operation, great experience
we started to chat with francisco about our early june safari a few months ahead. he was prompt at providing an itinerary for a 7 day itinerary. as we did more research and comparison shopping, we decided to go with his proposal because he was always quick at answering/discussing our questions and ready to fine-tuning our itinerary with our requests. in addition, his package was the most reasonable on the same itinerary and lodging. we finally settled on a 6 day safari because we were short a day coming from london.
on arrival at jro, we were greeted and taken to their office. we had a chance to discuss our tour package before we settled the balance. the next day our guide, noel, met us at our lodge early in the morning, officially kicking off our safari. we toured tarangeire, ngorongoro, and serengeti, seeing lots of wild animals. noel took a good care of us while always on the radio trying to get the clues for rare animal sightings. he is also very knowledgeable about the animals and plants. it's a patience game, long drives every day. but the experience is rewarding. we really liked our two nights at that lone camp in the middle of the serengeti, with animals roaming in a distance. you don't get to experience that every day!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Matthias Ritter
Exeprtional but overpriced
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Serengeti National Park by Matthias Ritter
Best in the World.
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Passionate, knowledgeable and kind
Thank you so much Gomez, you were a wonderful and accomodating guide. We had a really pleasant time together and I hope I can see you again in this lifetime! Gomez brought us cycling around the park and fed us with many info bites, not too much, just short and sweet and interesting trivia. We saw some animals, heard our voices echo, met some Maasai people. It was a special experience for us :) Thank you to everyone there who maintain the place, and protect the animals from poachers
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Completely professional and made us feel like family!
I contacted many different Safari companies for quotes and Camptrek with Margaret was the most quick, professional, and thorough in their responses from the very beginning while also being extremely reasonably priced. Margaret worked with me throughout and arranged a safari with the exact dates I wanted and time in each place, minimizing travel since I was traveling with my older parents.
Every lodge and activity that Camptrek arranged for us was absolutely superb.
The lodges were all world class, with animals free roaming on the grounds and delicious food throughout.
My father was sick for a few days in between and the lodges were so accommodating about making him food that was easier on his stomach, delivering it to our rooms, and letting us leave later in the day, and being more than willing to have a physician come in to see him if we had wanted.
Our guide and driver Eric met us as the airport and dropped us back when our safari finished. He treated us better than family. When my mom had difficulty getting in and out of the high Jeep he went searching the small town outside our lodge to get a step stool for her to get in and out of the jeep. When my father got sick he took me from pharmacy to pharmacy searching for all the meds I had wanted. His eagle eye for spotting animals and his patience made our safari outing a joy where we saw every animal in the big 5 multiple times over.
Eric was funny, engaged, and full of facts about all the animals. He was willing to accommodate our every request and went out of his way to make us comfortable throughout.
I could not recommend Camptrek enough! They were true professionals and made sure we were looked after every moment of our time in Kenya.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thoughtful and attentive to our needs!
As a family of four with a deep passion for travel, visiting Japan had been on our bucket list for years and, this year, we finally made it happen with Wayfairer, and it was nothing short of magical!
From the very start, the planning process was thoughtful and personalized, and the detailed preparation we received before our departure made us feel confident and excited. Once we arrived, every part of the trip felt curated with care to our needs and family interests with our personal highlight the Origami experience that our son has been dreaming about! From biking through the vibrant streets of Tokyo, to soaking in the beauty of the Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama, to walking through the living history of Kyoto or admiring the Osaka Castle, every day of the trip was unique!
A special thank you to June and the entire Wayfairer team, who were always just a message away. When we had to adjust cities and accommodations due to our flight schedule mid-trip, June stepped in with calm and expert support, turning what could have been a stressful situation into a smooth transition. We truly felt cared for every step of the way.
Whether it was indulging in sushi at nearly every turn, embracing our inner geeks at Nintendo World (not even the rain could stop us!), or simply wandering the streets of Japan, this trip was unforgettable.
Thank you, Wayfairer team!
AM
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our Dreams Came True with Shaban of Zara Tours
Planning our trip with Zayina went smoothly and with her help, we were able to create an itinerary for all the parks that we wanted, including a tribal visit, a walking tour, and a hot air balloon ride, and also select the lodges that we desired.
We chose a 9-day safari through Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti, which are the main iconic parks in the Northern circuit. I can happily report that each was unique in its own special way. The most defining factor was having Shaban as our guide; he truly enriched our overall experience as he knew all the best routes and had extensive information about the animals, their habits, and the overall Serengeti-Ngorongoro ecosystem, which is the main focus of our trip.
The lodge experience was first class, as the lodges were fantastic pit stops with great food and clean, comfortable rooms.
Based on our experience, we recommend Zara Tours without any hesitation.