Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great service from Bushtroop safaris
Hello Everyone,
We just came back from Kenya and would like to share our experience.
We did 3 days/2 nights safari in Masaai Mara organised by Bushtroop Safaris. Jacqueline, the Sales Manager, was super helpful and responded to all our queries prior to booking our trip and also she looked after us once we landed in Kenya from the beginning to the very end. Our safari driver Isaac was knowledgeable and had a lot of experience.
We stayed in Lenchada Tourist Camp, situated just outside the Park gates. Safe, clean, surroundings very well kept with pleasant staff. Each tent has a bathroom and shower with hot water included inside as well as a double bed if required. Food was also tasty (if you have any special requirements you can notify the camp and they try their best to accommodate it). Drinking water is normally supplied by the Safari Agent but in case you run out, there is a bar (beer costs Kes250). In my opinion Lenchada has a higher standard than Enchoro Wildlife Camp that I stayed in last time I went to Mara.
One of the highlights for me was falling asleep in the tent being surrounded by the nature that comes alive at night, hearing all the animals outside is very special.
Our safari included a pick up from the airport, drive to Mara with the lunch on the way, photo stop at Great Rift Valley, afternoon game drive in the Park, all day game drive the next day (7am – 4:30pm), time at our leisure or optional Masaai Mara village tour, morning game drive on the last day, all meals and water while on safari and drop off at Nairobi or airport,
We saw a lot of animals including zebras, antelopes, elephants, lions and 02 beautiful families of cheetahs. We even witnessed the attempt of hunting. Truly amazing.
We definitely recommend the Bushtroop Safaris as they are very reliable and affordable. They have delivered all what they have promised and made our safari very memorable. Thank you.
Best regards
Surprisingly efficient and commendable
Service very efficient, follow-up quick, agent accessible.
MX
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Company
I went on Safari for 15 days and everything was impeccable. Great attention and fair value for your money. Many Safari operators try to charge higher costs than what you can get online, however, Encompass was very fair with the rates.
Highly recommend this company to book your Safari
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing and more wonderful than I ever imagined
8 friends took a trip of 18 days( Aug 13-Sept 5) that was planned over a year in advanced. We gave Nick our thoughts and ideas and he planned a trip of a lifetime. He took time to answer all our questions and was very patient. Going in the fall which was winter there was the best as it is very dry and the animal have to seek the water holes which increased our chance of seeing the animals. At one watering hole we saw 18 elephants, what a site. Also amazing to see various species there 9 at least 6 different) at one time and not bothering each other, we should be so civil. He was our guide for 10days thru Chobe, the Caprivi region of Namibia and Etosha. We saw so many animals including the Big 5 during that time. Nick's keen eyes saw animals that were blended in with surroundings and invisible to us novices. We saw and learned about so many birds in addition to the animals.
The days we were on our own were also well planned and those day guides were knowledgeable and friendly, we were in good hands
Nick really made this a trip of a lifetime with his attention to every detail in addition to his knowledge, warm personality and professionalism will always be remembered. I have told many about this experience and hope they too will one day enjoy this experience.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
First time in Africa
A great way to introduce Guests from Europe into Africa. To watch them absorb and enjoy the environment is just great
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
gorilla trekking im bwindi nationalpark
Zusammen mit unserem Safariguide Klaus machten wir uns von Kampala aus auf den Weg zum Bwindi Nationalpark im Westen Ugandas. Natürlich war bereits der Weg dort hin ein tolles Erlebnis. Die vielen Bananenpflanzen und Teeplantagen und auch die wilden Tiere wie Löwen und Elefanten im Queen Elisabeth Nationalpark waren beeindruckend. Das Highlight der Reise waren jedoch die Gorillas. Mitten im ugandischen Dschungel konnte man die Tiere aus nächster Nähe erleben. Ein Erlebnis, das man wohl nur ein Mal im Leben erfährt. Wirklich unbeschreiblich. Vielen Dank dafür! :)
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent and knowledgeable guide who made a perfect scenerie even better.
Very knowledgable guide who could answer all your questions, something which really heightened the experience. The guide also made sure to do his best to satisfy our expectations and we managed to see the big five in one day as well as having a wonderful lunch in the wild.
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
great tour
I made 3 day Masai Mara tour and it was great - overall very well organized with just enough game drives, we have seen lot of animals. Our guide/driver James was very nice and skilfull and the manager Noah very responsive and always ready to help (I had troubles to make it to Nairobi in time to start the tour so he arranged for me the pickup on the way which I highly appreciate!)
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Memorable
We treated our son and his 4 children to 6 nights in Kruger Park and all enjoyed it immensely. We spent 3 nights in each of Crocodile Bridge and Satara camps, the one small and quiet, the other busy and well provided with eateries and child and teenager amusements. Each in its own way was exactly as we had hoped for, game viewing was as good as it has ever been for us, in brief just a wonderful. One minor disappointment was the conducted evening drive which was cold (expected) but boring. We self drove and enjoyed the freedom to spend as long as we wished viewing rather than being dictated to. In all a wonderful holiday for all and a perfect introduction to African bush, wildlife and safari experience.
SA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Have a fantastic time.
Very good and very friendly staff. Need to improve on itinerary detail e.g. about accomodation type.