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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome safari experience!
Me and my wife did a 9 day safari in Kenya with KWSS; our first safari ever. Otieno is a very soft spoken, hardworking entrepreneur. He was the point of contact for all reservations and took care of us very well. He was responsive and answered all our questions. Before landing in Nairobi, we knew what to expect throughout the safari.
All our lodges were amazing, especially the Samburu lodge. Being vegetarians, we were skeptical about our meals but were surprised to learn how delicious our meals were. At several lodges, we were actually consulted by the chefs before preparing the meals.
Our driver/guide Nguta was very knowledgeable and since it was a private tour, he was very accommodative with our schedule.
Overall, I would say we had a once in a lifetime safari experience with KWSS. Thank you KWSS!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
For the trip of a lifetime and attention to detail we wouldn't hesitate to book with Zambezi
Having found Zambezi Safari Company more than 10 years ago, we have travelled with them on many safari trips over the years. They have never let us down and their itineraries are always impeccably planned and highly detailed.
Of course wildlife is not at all predictable but they are always able to recommend the best places to visit, at the best times, to maximise your game viewing potential. The guides and safari companies they use within the countries are always of the best, using professional and knowledgeable people who make you feel at home.
The staff at Zambezi are really friendly and happy to listen to your own ideas as well as giving advice and together we have always come up with the perfect holiday for us.
We have travelled to Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe with them and are very much looking forward to our next adventure with them in 2015!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tsavo/Amboseli Safaris & Mombasa/Nairobi/Malindi town tours & Lodging
Having been away from "home" for about 30 years, my daughter wanted her husband to see and share her child-hood experiences. She made an excellent choice with picking this company. Robert was honest and upfront. The tour-guide he picked was one in a million. Kind, knowledgeable and very committed to making the trip a memorable one. He seemed to know where to find all the wildlife and was an excellent driver, besides being very punctual. I would highly recommend this company for a safari of a lifetime!! I plan on going back with a group of friends next year!!
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience!
Thanks to Migunga Adventures Tours & Safari, our trip to Kilimanjaro and the safari tour afterwards were an unforgettable experience!
Upon our arrival, we were greeted very warmly by Sylvester Migunga and his team and enjoyed their personal assistance throughout the whole trip. Everything was perfectly organized and could not have worked out better.
We highly recommend the services of Migunga Advetures & Safaris and would certainly book our next adventure with Sylvester again!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari and co provided the perfect framework for an outstanding holiday.
As a woman travelling alone to Africa, I needed to know that the details of the trip were taken care of so I called Mike at Safari and Co and he came through with flying colours. My vacation to Zambia (Norman Carr Safaris) Botswana (Pangolin Photo Safaris) and Zimbabwe was a trip of a lifetime with not a hitch, not a problem and this I owe to Mike. Given his knowledge and contacts he was able to stitch together my itinerary using reputable guides and transportation companies. From the moment I landed in Lusaka to the sad moment I left Kasane on my way home, everything was seamless. Without a doubt, Mike will be handling the next trip to Africa....and the one after that.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wow! Better than I could ever have imagined. Saw the Big 5 by our second ride out! AMAZING!!!
Dave took care of us from the minute we arrived. He is the host with the MOST! He made sure we knew where to eat and arranged a cab to get us there before our Safari even began. Marc was our guide:I never met anyone so passionate about his job! He kept in contact with the other drivers to update animal sightings. He taught us so much about all the animals and answered all our questions. What an adventure! Eating a delicious meal, prepared by Dave and Marc, beneath the African stars, like a dream!
If you want the best choose Flexi Tours!
Thanks again Dave and Marc!!
Liz
USA
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4-day Gorillas and Wildlife Tour
Everything about this trip was first class. We booked through Nelson who was extremely professional and timely in his communication. Our host for the trip was Bernard, and I don't have enough good things to say about him. The van was extremely comfortable and the budget accommodations they chose were surprisingly great. Bernard was extremely knowledgeable about the landscape, economics and politics of the country, as well as the wildlife we encountered. He made every effort to ensure we had a great trip, including several sudden stop requests for photos or chances to buy a cold pop. The actual safaris they planned were incredible. We were extremely pleased with our gorilla trekking, boat excursion and game drives. We saw schools of animals from lions to hippos to elephants to buffalos. I couldn't provide a higher recommendation for this tour group.
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfectly planned and carried out.
We were in South Africa from Sept. 15 – 25. The entire time in the Safari region was organized by Mark Garzancich, who started out by gathering information from us regarding wishes and, importantly, our budget. Simply put, his planning and follow-through were flawless; we stayed in 3 different lodges, all of which provided us with unforgettable, rich wildlife experiences. If we were to return, we would definitely have Mark plan the Safari experience for us again.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
N.E.S is a great company with focused staff I wouldn't hesitate to recommend your company to anyone
Hello Hilary, we had an amazing time at the Mara in particular, it was wonderful seeing all the big five as well as a cheetah kill. We even saw some unusual and somewhat timid animals as well, very exciting stuff. All those camps were nothing short of excellent, Well worth the money! we plan to go again real soon. Thank you too for arranging this trip for us and your team, we will never forget it.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent adventure in the Northern Circuit of Tanzania
For months, the two of us had been planning our journey through Tanzania, and of course a safari was something we were keen to include in our itinerary. After some exploration and requesting quotes from different companies, Northern Circuit Adventure's Mike Ndallo positively stood out for his swift replies and well-priced itinerary. When asked, he presented us with the necessary official documents, which confirmed to us that we were dealing with a legitimate company.
When we finally set out on our three-day trip through Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara and met Mike in person, he struck us as very friendly. He informed us that on the first two days, we would be joined by two Canadian women, who turned out to be great fun to spend time with. Our driver - Godson - was also great fun to be around, because he possessed a very good sense of humor and more knowledge of local wildlife than an encyclopedia. In the evenings, we ate beautiful two-course dinners followed by fresh fruits, all beautifully prepared by our cook. Expecting to sleep in a wafer-thin tent - we were very pleasantly surprised to find that our tent was sturdy canvas with an en-suite bathroom and (cold) shower!
Our third day in Lake Manyara was a bit more quiet, also because of a change of drivers. Godson had a doctor's appointment, and our new driver - still a young student of wildlife management - was rather quiet. As a result, we did not get to learn as much about our surroundings as on the first two days.
But what the new driver lacked in communication he made up for in helpfulness. At the end of our safari he and the cook gladly drove us to the next destination that we had planned ourselves - which was a one-hour drive from Arusha.
So all in all - a very pleasant experience with only one slight hiccup!