AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Overall good experience
Hotel selections were good, but could be better. Co-ordination with the team was very smooth. Evans, our guide was very accommodating. His knowledge about the flaura and fauna is excellent. We had entertaining and engaging game drives. Masai Mara was the best, followed by Nakuru. Naivasha stay is excellent however boat ride and guided walking tour was not so intriguing. Over all experience is very good. Satisfying and memorable one.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
You’ll never regret after choosing Gosheni
We’ve had an unforgettable 7-day journey with Gosheni Safaris, guided by Andrew — an exceptionally professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind guide. Throughout the trip, Andrew went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible experience. He shared fascinating insights about the wildlife we encountered, patiently teaching us about the behaviors, habitats, and unique traits of each animal. His passion for nature and deep understanding of the ecosystem made every game drive not just exciting, but also incredibly educational. We felt safe, well taken care of, and truly immersed in the magic of the African wilderness, all thanks to Andrew’s outstanding guidance.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We made Johnson’s nickname “Superman!!”
Perfect amount of time to cover everything we wanted to. Johnson was the best!! So accommodating and made sure we were all great. Stayed in all different level properties to get different feels for different types of lodges. Definitely had our favorites. Would have liked to have done a sunrise drive.
Great value!!!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely helpful, communicative, and knowledgeable
Our trip planner with Viatu was incredibly helpful. They provided many options for us to choose from and in a quick and prompt manner. Their knowledge of the areas, activities, and lodges was invaluable. With our limited knowledge of the area we were going to, it made everything a whole lot smoother and more comfortable booking with their expertise. And once we booked, the travel prep + quick responsiveness while we were on our trip was also very good.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fun and very professional safari tour in Pilanesberg
Went on a day safari tour from Midrand/Johannesburg to Pilanesberg National Park. Drivers and vehicles both to and within the park were great. Our guide Petrus was very professional, fun and nice and we saw lots of animals, some right next to the car like a big herd of elephants. We went in July and even though the daytime temperature reached some 17 C/60 F, it was really chilly in the morning with the wind blowing in the open vehicle, so recommend a good and warm wind proof jacket. Great experience, really recommended!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with Lion King Adventures
We did a multi-day safari in the Serengeti with Lion King Adventures and it was absolutely amazing. We were three friends traveling together and everything was super easy to organize and book. They adapted the trip to our pace, picked us up at the airport, and arranged our return transfer too—very convenient.
Our guide, Isaya, was fantastic: friendly, knowledgeable, and always attentive. Thanks to him, we saw all the animals we were hoping for—even the elusive leopard! He really went out of his way to make the experience unforgettable.
Highly recommended. A trip we’ll never forget!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Meektrails exceeds our expectations
After a year of planning we finally landed in Kenya for my first Safari trip which turned out to be the most unique and amazing trip I’ve ever had! The company was very responsive with our questions and provided detailed information and itinerary. From the first morning pick-up at the hotel to the last day drop-off in the airport we experienced the company’s professional services by the staff especially our guide/driver Wawero Phillips. One of our luggages got lost by the airline, on the third day when we left Amboseli for Lake Navasha, Phillips drove us pre-dawn to avoid the potential risks from the area’s protest event and stopped by the airport helping us to pick up the delayed luggage. During the 9-day safari tour, Phillips used his wide knowledge, enthusiasm and sense of humour to make our trip so fulfilling leaving us numerous unforgettable memories. When he noticed that we were a little disappointed not able to see the cheetah and leopard after the first few days, he offered us a 5am early morning game drive to increase the chances to see more animals. It turned out to be an extremely worthwhile decision. Not only we saw active lions at the close distance in multiple areas and many other animals but also we watched beautiful sunrise with giraffes in Lake Nakuru which was a picture perfect for me. We eventually watched two cheetahs walking right towards our jeep in Masai Mara later. Phillips also cleaned up the jeep and made sure we got new water bottles every day. He was always there if we had any concerns about meals, washroom service, safety tips and local cultures. Although we saw every animal we wanted to see except for the leopard, we have no regret because we will leave it next time to see them! This trip has left us million enjoyable moments, the animals, the landscape, the people. See you next time, leopard, see you Africa!
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent operator. Smooth and great communication.
Fantastic 5 days safari with this operator.
Eric was our driver and he is experienced driver, good communicate, explain, organized etc.
Felt always safe and well taken care of, and learned so much from him, thank you.
I lost my baggage but they communicate with airport stuff and they delivered it to my hotel (middle of no where), fantastic!
The entire 5-day safari was perfect, highly recommended!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Can’t recommend Eco Africa enough!!
I cannot recommend eco Africa enough!!!We did the 7 day Lemosho climb and Tarangire safari day trip — both went incredibly smoothly thanks entirely to eco Africa. From the minute we landed at the airport til we flew out, they ensured we were able to do everything we wanted to within a tight schedule and that we felt safe & comfortable while doing so — they transported us to and from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to our hike and safari. They were easy to contact ahead of time & during the trip.
On the hike: hands down one of my favorite experiences ever. The climb itself was incredible — fantastic views ranging from the rainforest zone all the way to the arctic zone on the summit and effortful but very doable & rewarding hikes.
That said, it was really our Eco-Africa team that made the experience so remarkable. We had four FANTASTIC guides (Onesmo, Everlyne, John, and Vincent), a chef (the meals were consistently astonishingly good in addition to being great fuel for the hikes), + ~ 25 porters that carried our things + stuff for the camps in addition to fulfilling other roles (e.g. bringing hot tea to our tents each morning, providing support especially on summit night).
The attention to detail was unmatched— the guides checked over our gear at the hotel before starting, checked our blood oxygen level and altitude symptoms every morning and night, thought through the best meals and snacks for the trek, checked our daypacks to make sure they weren’t too heavy, told us how much water to drink, etc etc.
I was also pleasantly surprised by the camps — in addition to our personal tents, the team set up two bathroom tents and a dining tent at each site. The food was somehow delicious all the way up the mountain, with fresh fruit, protein, carbs, etc served hot and well seasoned.
What really made all the difference, though, was the way the team made us feel like we were part of a community— in addition to being skilled & knowledgeable, their kindness and energy went above and beyond.
I can easily imagine how hiking Kilimanjaro could get stressful and overwhelming, particularly as it gets closer to the summit, but the team’s support, smiles, and inclusivity made even the most strenuous parts feel super manageable and made the experience on the whole enjoyable & nearly stress-free.
To give just one of many examples — one of the people in my group accidentally broke his sunglasses a couple of days in and Onsemo immediately offered up an extra pair that he had. As another example, when I got mild nausea from the altitude, John and Everlyne alternated carrying my daypack.
I could give tons more examples, but suffice it to say that I can’t imagine a way the team could have done more to make us feel safe and comfortable.
(Also, as a side note, Eco Africa is a KPAP member which was important to us for helping ensure that the porters are safe and fairly compensated. Multiple companies are members, but not all)
On the safari: Again, wildly exceeded expectations. Eco picked us up from our hotel, timing it so that we’d get to have as full of a day as possible while still getting us to the airport at the perfect time that evening.
Living, our driver and guide, was awesome— very friendly and knowledgeable. He answered all our (many) qs about the animals (plus our more general qs about the cities and areas that we drove through on the way to the park).
We were able to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and even lions (!!), plus various birds and smaller animals (all of which Living was very impressive at finding, identifying, and sharing facts about).
All in all, this was a once in a lifetime trip and I can’t imagine a group doing a better job with it than eco !!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing! Lifetime dream come true!!
Our custom tour with Jocky Tours to the Masai Mara with Dennis was a fulfillment of a lifetime dream! Dennis was a knowledgeable guide who made every one of our 4 days new and exciting. He met all our animal sightings and photography wishes come true. I highly recommend Jocky Tours and Dennis for your next Safari.