NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Safari Experience with Wild Portraits Safaris
I reached out to Wild Portraits via a safari service website that featured numerous tour operators. Among the competition, James stood out due to his exceptional patience, politeness, and genuine curiosity displayed during our initial phone calls.
James swiftly emerged as the singular operator I wished to proceed with, and here’s why:
- Having substantial on-ground experience from spending extensive time on the safaris himself, he adeptly crafted a honeymoon package that perfectly suited my wife and me.
- He adeptly navigated our budget flexibilities and constraints to arrange an impressive array of delightful lodges and activities, focusing on maximising our day-to-day adventures, ensuring each day on safari and at the lodges offered a unique experience.
- A skilled photographer himself, James's comprehensive knowledge of various reserves and animal behaviours provided him with a distinct advantage in predicting animal locations and optimal times for photography, whether capturing sunrises, sunsets, or other moments.
- Our priority was to maximise game time and reserve experiences. James made certain our vehicle was ready, complete with packed hot breakfast boxes, for a prompt 6 AM departure every morning of the trip.
- Remarkably patient, he addressed all my queries, irrespective of whether they seemed 'silly' or insightful—from 'what to wear' at safaris, potential places to explore, to the animals we might encounter.
In summary, my wife and I enjoyed an extraordinary experience in Kenya, with Wild Portraits Safaris significantly enhancing the quality of that journey. We are eagerly anticipating more safaris and look forward to embarking on them with James and his team!
AR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An unforgettable trip!
I had always dreamed of visiting Uganda, and Gatzio Safari made that dream come true. The entire team was incredible — Nickson, Benjamin, and Josh, who was an amazing guide and driver. He made us try all the local drinks and helped us immerse ourselves in everyday Ugandan life, which meant so much to us. Nickson also gave us a wonderful tour of Kampala and made it possible for us to meet MAMA UGANDA — another dream come true! And Ben, Ben helped us organize the whole trip exactly how we wanted. We are absolutely thrilled to have found this wonderful group of people, who are not just a travel agency but truly put their hearts into the entire project.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Travel African safari agents were very organised specially Jackline
Mitinangi is a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. He took extra effort to find good spots for photo shots . He always took care that we were comfortable.
Our chef Abari was also great and served us variety of of different and tasty meals .
I have a severe complaint about seronera camping toilets . They were unclean and didnot had water , light or soap.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional tour, definitely recommended
The safari was excellent and perfectly organized. The Agency (Kihindo) was always professional and responsive. Michael (our driver and guide) was truly exceptional. He was definitely passionate about his job and really knowledgeable. We managed to see so many animals and took so many pictures. Michael was always on time and available to help. Accommodation and food were both excellent. Easy communication with them since the booking. Definitely a tour and agency I strongly recommend!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service, very professional and reliable, as well as being friendly and caring.
I was very lucky to choose Kiliclimb and have Logan as my guide! They are very reliable and good at communicating. On top of being super good at looking for animals he also knows a lot about animals and culture. He helped us taking so many amazing photos and we learnt a lot from him during these 5 days. Also the company arranged my birthday celebration without me expecting it which was so kind and heartwarming! Definitely worth the value for money as a dream trip! Highly recommended!
US
A beautiful experience connecting with mother earth!!
Our safari was exceptional (4 nights- 5 days)!! Rick was our guide- he made our time the absolute best and taught us so much about the diversity in the 4 parks and animals! LOVE RICK (Asante sana rafiki)!! We saw almost every animal you could think of and at the end of the day had time to decompress and hang out at the amazing accomodations that were lined up for us while eating some delicious food. Highlight of the trip was staying in the middle of the Serengeti and hearing the baboons at night! The whole experience was beautiful and felt unreal (I had to keep pinching myself that there was a casual elephant or zebra in front of me). Can't wait to come back in the future :)
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very detailed about animals and beautiful city of South Africa
My driver Marc take me to the beautiful city of north, which the safari activity is located.
I've been there at 1pm and the sunset was much with animals. You can feel African vibes in short trip.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thoughtful
We had an incredible experience with Kilipath African Safari. Communication was smooth, the tour was well organised, and our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and truly passionate about wildlife. The accommodations were excellent, comfortable, clean and perfectly located, with great service throughout.
A special highlight was the surprise birthday cake they arranged for my wife, which was such a thoughtful and memorable touch. Highly recommend Kilipath for their professionalism, reliability, and personal care!
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Making dreams come true
We booked our trip with Irene, who was absolutely amazing from the moment we shared our wishes to the very end of our journey. She truly listened, answered all of our questions with care, and when we ran into issues with our payment (through no fault of hers, just trouble with our bank), she went out of her way to find a solution that worked for us. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to guide us through the planning process.
When we arrived in the Serengeti, we had the pleasure of meeting our wonderful guide, Mike (Michael). From the very start, he asked what expectations we had of the tour, and it didn’t take him long to make our wildest dreams come true. We saw lions, giraffes, elephants, a rhino, a leopard, and so many more incredible animals. The nature was absolutely breathtaking, and getting to witness the Big Five, along with countless other species, made it a trip we’ll never forget. What made it even more special was seeing how respectful and kind Mike was, not just to us but to the wildlife and other guides. It was clear that this kindness and professionalism was shared by everyone we encountered in the park.
During our Safari tour we stayed in two amazing accommodations. First, we spent two nights at Kiriche Luxury Camps. Which was absolutely stunning with the wildlife just outside our tent and combined with professional and kind staff it was truly a five-star experience. We would love nothing more than to get a chance to visit them again. We also spent a night at Escarpment Luxury Lodge, where we had the chance to experience the beautiful singing and dancing of the Maasai. The lodge overlooked Lake Manyara and offered excellent service and delicious food. In fact, throughout the entire trip, the food was some of the best we’ve ever had—fresh vegetables, chicken, and wonderful spices that brought every meal to life.
From start to finish, this was a world-class experience. We are so grateful we chose to book with Serengeti Wakanda Tours & Safaris. As someone who works in tourism myself, I can say without hesitation that this was a professional, safe, and unforgettable adventure. Thank you so much, Irene and Mike, for everything you did for us. We will be forever grateful for this experience of a lifetime.
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extraordinary experience end-to-end! Absolutely stunning - everything!
Midian (owner of African Chitah) and George (guide) are an excellent team and it was an absolutely stunning and extraordinary experience for our first safari.
Yeah, George was very experienced mature and knowledgeable.
We loved every bit and absolutely recommended them.