BO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing!
From the very first moment we got in touch, Bernard was impeccable in his work. With great patience, he listened to us and followed up on what we wanted and expected from the tour. When the time came, the experience of traveling with Truevine exceeded our expectations. With punctuality, kindness, and great professionalism, they made the gorilla trekking an unforgettable experience.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Kiliamanjaro Trip , Best team , Best services !
I just returned from an unforgettable 7-day climb up Mount Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho Route, and what an incredible experience it was! All four of us made it to the summit safely and without any issues. I’d love to say it was all because we were super fit and perfectly prepared, but the real heroes of this journey were the amazing Nafika Tours team who made everything feel so easy and well-organized.
We were guided and supported by 16 extraordinary people, our wonderful guides, strong porters, and a talented cook, each of them dedicated, kind, and unbelievably hardworking. Our guides were exceptional: knowledgeable, friendly, and always checking in to make sure we were comfortable, informed, and encouraged every step of the way.
The porters were simply incredible. They carried so much with such strength and care, all while greeting us with the warmest smiles and ensuring everything ran like clockwork. Their teamwork, organization, and kindness left me deeply impressed and truly grateful.
It’s clear that everyone at Nafika Tours genuinely cares about giving climbers the best experience possible. I can’t recommend them enough if you’re dreaming of your own Kilimanjaro adventure.
So, if you have ever thought about it go climb Mount Kilimanjaro. It’s an experience you’ll treasure forever!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wonderful journey
We had such a wonderful journey!
A big thank you to Shanjoy, especially to Rodah and Rio. Rodah helped us arrange the hotels we wanted and was always efficient, genuine, and patient in every conversation. Talking with her felt like chatting with a friend.
Rio was an experienced driver and guide who made us feel completely safe on the road. He knew every route, drove carefully, and gave us peace of mind. He also explained the animals’ behaviors in detail and always managed to find the best spots for us to watch them.
We are very happy with this trip. We’ve fallen in love with safari, and we will definitely choose Shanjoy again in the future.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible
The best experience of our lives
From the moment we booked with Suricata, we felt reassured and confident through the efficient and clear communication we received. On arrival, we were met with an onboarding briefing to give us a detailed overview of our trip, showing the professionalism of the company.
Our safari experience itself was the best experience we have ever had. Everything Suricata provided from accommodation, vehicle, and daily meals were 5 star standard. The highlight of the experience had to be our wonderful guide Lewis (Rasta) who was so generous with his knowledge and insights on the animals and Masai Culture. He truly made our experience so much deeper. At the end of the safari we had a debrief on the experience with a team member from Suricata, showing their dedication to giving guests the best possible experience. Could not recommend the company more highly.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fantastic experience
Our Maasai Mara your has been a fantastic experience. It was all well organised by Axis and our guide Richard knew the park very well, so he brought us to many secret spots to make the most of the tour.
I would go again.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was perfect
We enjoyed the tour very much. Our guide John Walter is the best one we could have: excellent driver during the long trip, always helpful with tourists, he knows everything about wild animals. Thank you so much for this dream!!!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beware of Sun Safaris – they did not pay local vendors
We recently went on a safari to Kenya through Sun Safaris. We worked with Natasha, who was very professional and responsive. HOWEVER, when we were on our trip, we received a very concerning phone call from one of their local vendors. They informed us that we owed $21,994 even though we made final payments to Sun Safaris months before. We were also told that after repeated phone calls and emails, they couldn’t reach the owner, Brett, and that we needed to pay the amount the following day. Apparently, they were never paid. While we were able to reach Natasha, who said things would be sorted out, we were very worried that arrangements (hotels/services) might be cancelled. We never heard back from Sun Safaris until we returned home from our trip.
Based on another review I saw after our trip, I learned that this is not the first time the owner hasn’t been responsive or paid vendors in a timely manner. While the safari overall was great, the incident was very concerning. Based on this experience, I would not recommend Sun Safaris.
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect!
From the beginning to the end of the trip everything went very smoothly. Our driver was very competent and was able to both provide a lot of information and answer questions. The experience was fantastic and we even got to see the big five. The ones that could be improved are that the lunch during the day should be stored in a cooler bag.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good Communication & Experience
My sister & I booked a 1-day Bisoke Mountain hike with Empirical tours and Eraste. The communication prior to the tour was excellent and he picked us up from our hotel exactly on time. He drove us to the hike where we were escorted by park rangers. When finished with the hike, he took us to dinner in Musanze and then back to Kigali. It was a long day and Eraste was happy to tell us about his country and the villages and cities we drove through. We had a great time on the hike - the views were stunning. We felt safe the entire time.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Laurian our guide was kind and caring and just an upstanding good man and guide.
The safari was amazing! The accommodations were all excellent. Laurian, our guide, was great at finding the animals for us to see and so accommodating with our schedule. By the end of our 4 days together he felt like family. We are grateful for having this experience.