50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Shafino our guide was amazing, he made our safari experience one we will never forget. Thank you.
Shafino provided us with an amazing safari.
Shafino has 26 years of experience, this showed and made the safari so special. He tailored the trip to our requests. In 3 days he managed to show us the Big 9, including lions, leopards, cheaters, elephants, giraffes and a black rhino to name a few. We never expected so much in 3 days.
Shafino is extremely knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the animals, their habitat and behaviours and the parks of Tanzania.
Shafino knowledge gave him a knack of spotting and find the animals taking us to the right place at the right time, and parking exactly where the best viewing and photo opportunities were.
Shafino also added many personal touches to our trip, including showing use around his home village and buying us local foods like red and yellow bananas to taste.
Shafino made our safari experience very enjoyable, was always on time with a clean jeep. He provided a great picnic including fresh fruit and a choice of drinks.
We would highly recommend Shafino for your safari. He made our safari experience so memorable, a trip we will never forget.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our Tour Guide Jackson was fantastic. We seen all the main animals and the tour was flexible and fun
Communication, reliability, value for money and service was all 5 star. The tour was comprehensive and flexible with what we wanted. Everything was perfect and it was great fun.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Supportive, responsive, and flexible
My wife and I just returned from an 18-day trip to Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania with Kubwa Five. It was the trip of a lifetime. From the beginning, Kubwa Five was extremely fast to respond to any and all questions we had (and we had many), which put our minds at ease as there are many logistics that go into a trip like this, apart from the fact that neither of us had been to that part of the world before. We also appreciated the ability to swap out certain accommodations for others based on our own research.
Once we arrived in Kampala, things took off smoothly. Someone was waiting for us with a sign with our names and took us straight to our first hotel. The next morning our guide had arrived, introduced himself, and we were off. Our guide, Charles, knew Uganda inside and out, down to every bird species we encountered along the way. His passion for his country was effusive, as he enthusiastically shared his deep well of knowledge with us during each drive and at every destination. The variety of activities in Uganda kept things fresh while offering plenty of time for wildlife viewing: game drives in the national parks, cultural interactions with local people, primate tracking (chimpanzees and mountain gorillas), boat rides, and, at our request, a visit to a home for disadvantaged children. The staff at all of the lodges and hotels were friendly, warm, and accommodating. In terms of wildlife, we saw nearly all of the animals we'd had on our list even before heading to Kenya and Tanzania, which are much more popular tourist destinations for safaris. Kubwa Five nailed planning and executing the Uganda leg of the trip, perhaps because they are based their and so have a deep knowledge of country.
Next up was Kenya. Our journey took us from our arrival by plane to Nairobi to Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, the Maasai Mara, and finally to the border for our transfer to Tanzania. Again our guide did not disappoint: while more reserved, Geoffrey was equally knowledgeable, had a pleasant demeanor, and put a high emphasis on safety. He kept up to date on the status of the recent political protests that have been taking place in Kenya, monitoring social media to ensure our security. Witnessing the great migration of wildebeest and zebra at the Maasai Mara, standing up close to giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest on the Lake Naivasha walking safari, and witnessing the astonishing bird life at Lake Nakuru were experiences we'll never forget. If I had constructive feedback to provide for this leg of the trip, it would be that a couple of the accommodations (Burch's Resort in Nakuru and Lenchada in the Mara) left much to be desired, the former being what seemed like a half-abandoned shell of a convention center hotel undergoing renovations and the latter being a tented camp with very limited electricity hours, a prison-like bathroom, and mosquitos that kept finding their way into my mosquito net. The first full day at Lake Naivasha could have also been optimized, as the day's main activity was over by 1pm (would have been 12pm if not for paying for an optional activity), leaving us with several wasted hours in an already fast-paced itinerary.
The land border crossing between Kenya and Tanzania was surprisingly smooth. Our Tanzanian guide Alfa came over to the Kenyan side to help facilitate the transfer. It was nice to see that he and Geoffrey knew one another, and Geoffrey comforted us by telling us that we were in good hands. From the beginning Alfa made us laugh with his crazy stories, while educating us with his encyclopedic knowledge about not only wildlife in Tanzania but of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, politics, and social issues. The wildlife on the Serengeti was no less stunning that in the Maasai Mara or any other national park we had visited; in fact we counted 33 lions on a single full-day game drive. People were as warm to us as they had been in Uganda. Several times, at both lodges and on an activity (hot air ballooning in the Serengeti) staff charmed us by singing and dancing for us. While we'd begun to get safari burnout by this point in the trip, Kubwa Five seamlessly accommodated our request to swap out and add certain non-wildlife-related activities so that we could get the blood circulating in our legs again after countless hours in the car. The only unexpected hitch in Tanzania was discovering that we'd been taken to a lodge that wasn't the same one on our itinerary for that night. The issue was that the original lodge had been overbooked due to a sick guest but we hadn't informed about it. We resolved the misunderstanding and accepted the company's genuine apology for the mistake, which they fully owned up to. And in the end, the new lodge wound up being an incredible luxury tented camp that we greatly enjoyed.
In short, our experience in East Africa with Kubwa Five was worth every penny. Choosing a safari company is a big decision, but I can assure anyone who is considering Kubwa Five that you are in good hands and will leave with the most incredible memories.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable and professional.
Great Malindi Tour Experience - Highly Recommended
Returned from a wonderful tour to Malindi and wanted to share my experience for fellow travelers considering this destination.
Communications & Booking: The booking process was straightforward and professional. All communications were clear and timely, with prompt responses to my questions before and during the trip.
Service Quality: Our guide was knowledgeable about the local area and history of Malindi. They were punctual, well-prepared, and provided interesting insights throughout the day. The service felt personal and attentive.
Value for Money: The tour offered good value considering what was included. The price was reasonable for the quality of experience provided, with no unexpected costs or hidden fees.
Reliability: Everything went exactly as promised. Pickup was on time, the itinerary was followed as described, and the tour operator delivered on all commitments made during booking.
The Tour Itself: We visited a lovely hotel that showcased the coastal charm of Malindi beautifully. The location offered great views and a relaxing atmosphere that really captured the essence of this coastal town.
Overall: I'd definitely recommend this tour to other travelers, especially those looking for a well-organized introduction to Malindi. Perfect for both first-time visitors and anyone wanting a stress-free way to explore the area.
Would book with them again.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
the tour operator/consultant Kerry Marshel was amazing. He helped us arrange the group safari
The tour consultant Kerry Marshel helped us arrange our group safari to Masai mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha/Hell'sgate, and Amboseli. He was always availableto answer our concerns. He picked us from the airport and also communicated with us every day. On last day he received us, took us to China town for lunch and dropped us at the airport. Thank you Quiet Treads Safaris. You gave us a memorable safari
RO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Great tour with Petros, explained us many things about animals, took many routes so we could see as much as possible.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wildlife Sun Safaris 5 Day safari - Amboseli, Ziwani, Salt Lick Lodge, Voi Tsavo east, Malindi
I had an amazing time on this tour. Leaving from Nairobi and arriving a few hours later in Amboseli, there were giraffes within minutes of entering the park. I upgraded to stay at Sentrim Lodge, which I was glad of. The food was brilliant and the accommodation was unbelievable. With a great view of Kilimanjaro, I was blown away.
The game drive was brilliant, plenty of zebras, birdlife, apes and best of all elephants in herds. Another game drive in the morning provided even more animal life. From here we moved on to Voyager Ziwani lodge - the drive is not for the faint hearted, some of the terrain is very rough but thankfully cleared it before feeling to bad. Another brilliant accommodation - watch out for the crocodiles lazing in the sun! The food here was also good, although the restaurant chairs have little back support.
Shout out to Wilson, who took me on an afternoon game walk. He was amazing, so knowledgeable, friendly and with great information. It was hot, so sun cream is a must. After a few hours, there was an evening game drive. For the first 3 quarters, I saw very little - but watching a group of lions hunt down and eat a wildebeest right at the end made it worthwhile and so much more.
Day three was on to Salt Lick Lodge - accommodation on stilts, which was my favourite. I saw wildlife and elephants from my room. The game drives were a little les interesting - fewer animals, but some good elephants and giraffes. Not much on the morning game drive on day 4. Plenty of food options, even if I storm knocked the power out for a few minutes, there was a dramatic view of the lightning.
Day 4 was to Tsavo East, and Voi Safari lodge. The room here was the most basic of the trip, and the offer of a room ready earlier meant that mine had no view. The restaurant had an amazing view of the plains, quite a sight to get elephants drinking below while eating above. The food choice was a little basic too but plenty of it so I was happy. Plenty of elephants to be seen, as well as wildebeest and zebras. Also saw a buffalo taking a bath.
Day 5 was a morning game drive, then a tour through the park and on to Malindi, my final destination. The drive through the park was a little rough due to the terrain, I think this is a road less used by tours.
Overall, this was a brilliant trip, I cannot recommend it enough. Even the quieter game drives had some unforgettable moments, food was plentiful and delicious, my driver, Toya, was a great companion, the accommodation was such a treat.
CW
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
the best
patrick.the best toure guide in the park explain every thing load and clear i will def recomended be lucky to get patrick ass yr tour guide
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 days mid range safari with Melita 😍
We recommend Suricata safaris for your safari in Tanzania because everything was as expected and we spent 5 amazing days with our driver Melita and the rest of the group (people from all over the world).
Planning was easy thanks to Grace that replied immediately to all our questions.
Accomodations were all good level, clean rooms and with kind staff. Suricata Boma Lodges is definitely higher level and also the night and Tanzania Bush camp was special, sleeping in the middle of Serengeti. Food was good almost everywhere.
Melita explained to us lot of facts about animals and the National parks and he always knew the spots to see the animals and could find them even far without binoculars.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A RIDE IN THE WILD
I loved this African Safari. Our guide, Petra’s is so very knowledgable when it comes to animals in the wild. Everything he told us was so interesting. We didn’t get to see some of the great animals but the ones we didn’t see were amazing. Thank for this most excellent TIDE IN THE WILD❤️❤️❤️