20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely accommodating and convenient
Our guide (Medi) was amazing. He often knew more than the specific guides themselves and could not be more helpful. Any additional information or activities he accommodated for and was a great laugh too! Could not recommend Katsam and Medi anymore.
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing trip with an amazing guide!
Amazing trip with the best company (Suricata). Golden was the best guide and driver! The cook made amazing food for everyone, and also made extra glutenfree options which made my trip even better!! We saw the big 5, cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas and much more. The camps were really nice but would recommend to bring warm clothes (wool or/and jacket) for one of the nights. Highly recommend this trip with this company!
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice people who work for them
It was a very fun experience. I recommend everyone to use this company if you are considering a safari. The best guide in the world, both helpful, kind, smart and funny. The chef made very good food and adapted the food to allergies. We saw all the "big five", in addition to many more animals such as cheetah, leopard, giraffe, many different antelopes, etc. We orden through tripadvisor and there should have been better information regarding the last camp which is over 2000 meters high and is around 10 degrees. Pack warm clothes! otherwise it's 10/10!!!!
UY
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Safari ever! The organisation, the guide/driver. The lodge, everyrhing was better than expected
We couldn’ t arrive on the scheduled day due tue a flight cancellation. Fortunatelly, Erik from Msangai helped us inmediately and we departed the day after. So, we didn’t loose anything! The were very professional and helping people.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent value for money
Everything was taken care of, the safari ran smoothly thanks to Prisca and her support as well as Baba side Matthew in the kitchen and Daniel as the guide, great fun and a magic team
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great communication, always responded to our emails/messages promptly.
Really well organised, our guide/driver (Rasheed) was brilliant with great knowledge of all the wildlife.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Julius was extremely friendly & knowledgable.
The tour was outstanding. Julius took us right where all the action was. We saw lions, giraffes, wildabeasts, zebras, elephants, a cheetah & even a leopard.
Wow! It was an incredible time.
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything perfect!
The safari was perfectly organized. Ton, the owner of Netherken, has always responded very quickly.
We hit the jackpot with our driver Mahmud. His experience, his reliability, his driving skills and his knowledge impressed us. The safari was an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
Serena Lodge in Amboseli was amazing. Ngulia Lodge was very well located, the food was average. Voi lodge had a great view and the food was good.
We recommend to take the train from Nairobi to Emali if you start the safari in Amboseli and finish in Mombasa. The Higway is a nightmare.
6 out of 5 stars for Netherken!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Not the best communication from the operator
The operator wasn’t great at communicating throughout the experience. Before the start of the trek, he had my arrival day wrong and I had to meet him shortly after I arrived (the night before the start of the trek as per his recommendation too). He only told me I was just on my own for the trip that night and no one else was on the tour.
The trek itself was good and the porters were lovely. They were friendly and very helpful. Hygiene is something that could definitely improved as they did provide a hot tub of water for washing but no soap or hand sanitizer at all throughout the trip. Also did not have napkins at all for meals.
Now for the walking part, the pace seemed good but there were times we were taking long breaks for no reason and I had to move around to stop from tightening up again. They were also obsessed with taking photos either their company banner in every single sign and user my phones the camera. They also did push to send the photos right away when all I wanted was to disconnect during the few days of trekking.
We made good pace and when I asked if I wanted to do 7 days instead of the 8 day Kenosha route instead, I said I enjoyed the outdoors so I wanted 8. Later it was decided without letting me know that we were doing 7. I didn’t know we were summiting until the afternoon before. They said it’s because of bad weather that they pushed it up but other people I met along the route said they had fine weather the next day. The only compensation I got for that was they paid for my accommodation the night we got back (which I had to push for).
We did summit and I do appreciate that. But after the summit. I had noticed I had frostbite in my fingers and asked for hot water for my frostbite (same as the washing water I’d usually get). I was told there was no water left and I’ll have to wait until the next camp.
Lastly in terms of tipping the operator told me one thing and the guide suggested another (which was waay off each other) it made for a really awkward tipping ceremony which again I only found out was occurring in the day it was happening.
As much as I enjoyed the trek. There were quite a few things that tainted and took away from the experience.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, Reliable, and Seemless Travel experience by Ranger Buck Safaris
Maria from Ranger Buck Safaris helped plan a Custom SA Trip which included Victoria falls, Safari in Sabi Sands, Kruger and Cape town. The accomodations and Tours were excellent and very well organized. Marie took great care to talk and understand our requirements. The quote was fast and met our requirements. Maria was very professional, honest, and patient. We spent 2 weeks traveling and everything was taken care of from VIP Escorts to Amazing safaris and Accomodations.
We travel a lot and this was our best vacation to date. Thank you Maria and Ranger Buck!