US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Attentive and responsive
My partner and I really enjoyed our 10 day trip in Kenya! This was our first safari, so we weren’t exactly sure what to expect. Lencer communicated with me off and on for weeks. She would answer my messages within minutes. I told her exactly what we wanted in our price range. Due to the last minute booking, we had to change several hotels. We were very happy with the hotel changes. She scheduled every little detail for us. The timing was great and we felt comfortable and not rushed. At the very last minute she set up a driver to take us to the Giraffe Center before our flight home.
Johnathon was our guide for the safari portion of the trip. He listened to what we were interested in and made sure to find the best locations. He was familiar with the animals and taught us about wildlife along the way. He was always on time and worked with our schedule. My partner and I love cats and Johnathon made it the main focus of our trip. We saw a pride of lions, a leopard eating a hyena and 3 separate cheetahs all in one day. We were lucky to see the big 5 and every single day we saw something very special.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing drivers made for a great safari!
Landsmen was the company that handled all the arrangements for a photography class safari we went on in late August/early September this year. The accommodations arranged were quite nice with great staff and good food.
The drivers, however, were the best part of the safari (well, except for the animals). They handled the rutted and dirt roads like the pros they are but more importantly, they knew the animals and could spot them so quickly. And they knew a lot about photography, or at least what the photographers in the group would want (that golden hour light, for example). They would move to get new or better angles. I am not a photographer but I got to see a LOT of animals and spend time with them.
They also called the situation perfectly when we were waiting to see a crossing during the Great Migration – we watched most of the vehicles waiting leave and our drivers just passed out lunches to us and told us to be patient – the animals started crossing a few minutes later.
The safari trip also included canoeing on Lake Maryana, meeting with a couple of tribal families (different tribes and lifestyles) and a hot air balloon ride. We were very happy with the trip.
Landsmen also arranged a Rwandan Gorilla Trek for my husband and me – great driver/guide in Rwanda, a wonderful lodge to stay near the trek location and a very nice place to stay in Kigali. Overall, we would happily work with them again.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best way to experience Tanzania
Six & Seven tours will provide everything you need to have an incredible time in Tanzania, and more. Their guides are smart, supportive and knowledgeable about the region. Whether you want to visit nearby national parks, climb one of Africa’s tallest mountains or just learn about the history and culture of Tanzania - Six & Seven tours will make it happen. After volunteering with them several years ago, I returned to visit and to spend time in Arusha. During my most recent trip, I spent a couple days volunteering at the Centre and nearby Yakini school living at the house with a few other volunteers. It is a unique way to experience Tanzania, living in a home with the ammenities and privacy you would expect in a standard accommodation, but with the company and conversation with locals you won’t get anywhere else. Plus, you will get the chance to learn about life in Arusha through the experience of the students and staff at the Yakini school. To top it off, you will enjoy the most incredible food made fresh everyday by their most talented chef.
I then geared up for a 3-day hike of Mt. Meru. The head guide made sure I had all the appropriate gear, that I was comfortable on the mountain and helped me improve my Swahili! The food during the trek was some of the best food I’d eaten in the entire 10 weeks I spent in Africa. Having hiked Kilimanjaro previously, I was very impressed with the experience that Six & Seven Tours provided for me during my trip. I highly recommend this organization, and can’t speak more highly of David and his family and what they have to offer those coming to visit their homeland. Thank you again.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Richard is a rockstar!
This review is only for Richard’s awesomeness. Before we came for the safari, little did we know how it all works. The experience of a tourist on a safari will be completely dependent on who your driver+guide is and we got the best of the lot, Richard. He is a Masai and knows the area at the back of his hand. He has answers to everything and solutions to every problem. He never rushes when the view is good and always chases the animal routes to get you the best photograph. He is always on time and makes sure you are on time too so that you enjoy your trip to the fullest. We are so happy that our first time in East Africa was made memorable by Richard’s presence. He is great and I cannot recommend him enough!!!
Thank you Richard ♥️♥️
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience in tanzania
We chose mountain warriors for our safari in the northern circuit of Tanzania (5 days, lodge) and it has been a really nice experience!
Kefas, our guide, explained us everything we saw, in a precisely manner, never being intrusive and we really appreciate the passion he puts on his work.
Also, the lodge where we stayed were all above the expectations!
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really really good Tour with Amos
We had a wonderful safari, especially because we were lucky to have Amos as our guide. He kept to all agreements, was always on time, is a safe driver, and accommodates every request. He also has extensive knowledge of the animal world and was able to share a great deal with us, so we not only learned about every imaginable animal but also a lot about the animals surrounding them. It was a fantastic time, and we'll do the next safari with Amos again. Highly recommended. Thank you very much.
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very good company with excellent, highly competent employees.
A very good company with excellent, highly competent employees.
HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best in Kenya
Big Tom is our guide for the exciting 8 days journey. He is experienced and knowledgeable about the safaris. He keeps finding different species for us to see and promised us to see the Big 5, which we accomplished it in the 6th day.
Hotels, vehicles, everything is above standard. I would definitely suggest this tour to everyone.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded expectations
We took a 5 day mid range tour with Nestory who was absolutley lovely and dedicated to his career.
The car was comfortable and well
Kept. (Missing seat belts in back seat as it had just had a car fridge put in to keep
Cold drinks and hadn’t been Replaced)
Only one days miscommunication about timings but did not occur again and the trip Was reliable and considerate.
Our accommodations were superb! Could not fault the choices at all. The meals provided at the lodges were all fantastic.
Lunches were repetitive and could do with some fresh fruit.
We also feel the mix of mid range and budget in the car, while Understandable really did not help us at all as we spent on average an extra 1.5 to 2 hrs a day in the car transporting between their accommodation and ours which meant we really didn’t get to enjoy our lodgings at all.
We visited Tanganire National Park, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Nestor was a skilled driver and a very knowledgeable guide and well
Regarded among his peers. He made sure we saw the Big Five and everything else
Possible .Erika and I thank you for making our trip Of a lifetime so memorable.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wonderful trip
Kenya offers an unparalleled wildlife experience that makes it one of the world's top travel destinations.
We are tour guide James provide the wonderful service，and his car have a big window, we very love that. James always keep the car clean and comfortable for us. Thanks