35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great customer experience, patient and professional !
I have just had an amazing trip thanx to SPOTON and most especially our agent, Amos, who made it stress-free for us. Thankyou for all you did to make our trip great!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spectacular !
Johan from SafariLife was fantastic in setting up my first safari in South Africa! He was very responsive and informative. The booking was seamless and easy. They helped me find Sabi Sands lodging even though many other tour companies said nothing was available. I was able to see the Big 5 and had a great trip thanks to SafariLife! Highly recommend to others!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable Experience!
What an amazing experience! We are seasoned safari goers in other parts of Africa, but this was our first time in the Serengeti and all I can say is … wow!
Our entire booking process was seamless and smooth. Every question answered, every need met. Mwaka put together a beautiful itinerary for us with top notch lodging and experiences.
From the moment we touched town, our driver Kantona and his trainee were there to pick us up. After many flight delays, and many hours of travel, we were exhausted! But, when we met the boys and started our drive to our first accommodation, we connected immediately and it was amazing energy. We spent the hour and a half drive laughing and exchanging stories. It felt like we were seeing old friends again. It was the best welcome we could have asked for.
After arriving in Serengeti, we met our driver John. He stole the show. His experience and skills were unmatched. He was able to spot animals from any distance, and somehow despite the time we would arrive at a sighting, get us into the perfect position for viewing and photography. I truly believe John is the reason we were so fortunate. From a huge pride of 20 lions, to leopards in the trees, to the famous black rhino. We saw it all, thanks to John.
Our accommodations were perfect. Olerai Lodge in Arusha was stunning. Malaika lodge in Serengeti was incredible. Rustic, yet luxurious. The staff there were so welcoming and the food delicious. Then, Serena at Ngorongoro was breathtaking with the views.
We also did a hot air balloon experience which was the icing on the cake. The early morning wake up is worth it for the spectacular views. Our balloon pilot was so fun and we felt super safe. From the air we saw a lion on a buffalo kill, hyenas running through the road, and tons of giraffe and antelope. Once we landed, we popped a bottle of champagne with the pilot and danced in the bush with the crew, followed by a bush breakfast. It was a truly memorable experience.
All in all, I would HIGHLY recommend Gorille Africain Tours. My husband and I travel often, and from experience, I can tell you this company is worth it. Everything was handled professionally and you will always feel welcomed, taken care of, and safe.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience - loved it!
I had an 8th day safari organised, where I visited Tarangire, NgoroNgoro, south, central and North of the Serengeti. The safari was fantastic, extremely well organised with good time in every location, the guide was knowledgeable and very friendly. The organisation and the communication before the safari was also excellent - I cannot recommend it enough!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Chic Tour Company
Excellent safari company! Everything was perfectly curated from booking to the end of the trip. Our guide was extremely professional, safe, knowledgeable, and fantastic at spotting wildlife. Great value for money and the best travel experiences to Maasai Mara. Highly recommended!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect timing and organisation
Sebastian was such an amazing tour guide, he helped us making this experience unbelievable and I would for sure highly recommend him, what an amazing person.
If you have the chance, do not hesitate to book with Plex Safaris
CN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We highly recommend Judeson Budget Safaris for an incredible, well‑organised East‑African safari led
A huge thank‑you to Judeson Budget Safaris for crafting a nearly‑perfect, lifelong‑memorable East‑African safari for us.
Every detail of our journey was handled with thoughtful care and professionalism. We were assigned a dedicated, highly‑qualified driver‑guide with rich field experience. He possessed deep knowledge of grassland terrain and wildlife behaviour, and knew all the best viewing spots inside the parks like the back of his hand. He could always anticipate animal movements in advance, getting us into prime positions to watch wildlife calmly and at close range.
What impressed us most was his excellent physical stamina. Whether setting off early in the morning for game‑viewing, driving long distances across the grassland in the afternoon, or waiting patiently for wildlife late into the evening, he stayed energetic and attentive throughout. His steady, skilled driving guaranteed our safety and made every wildlife‑watching session highly rewarding.
During this safari, we were fortunate enough to spot the Big Five, together with zebras, giraffes and many other rare wild animals. The spectacular grassland scenery made our safari experience truly unforgettable.
The whole itinerary was well‑designed with a wonderfully relaxed pace. Service was reliable and consistent, with great attention paid to every small detail. This has been a fulfilling, restorative African adventure that we will cherish for many years. We whole‑heartedly recommend Judeson Budget Safaris as a trustworthy, high‑quality local ground operator for anyone planning a safari holiday in Kenya.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional and reliable!
I have been liaising with Lucy from Axis travel for close to year to plan our once in a lifetime safari trip as a family of four. I was nervous due to our children being 7 and 5 with the youngest having special needs however Axis very quickly put my mind to rest. They worked with me to ensure every aspect of the trip would work for the children and for our budget. They allocated a very experienced game driver Peter Ndungu who picked us up from Nairobi drove us to Masai Mara and we had an amazing experience overall. We saw so many amazing animals and the game drive worked really well for the children. Axis also organised our hot air balloon ride and trip to naivasha lake and hellsgate national park. The whole experience was really pleasant.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable 6-Day Safari!
Our guide, Peter was an exceptional guide throughout our 6-day safari and played a huge part in making our trip truly unforgettable. From the very beginning, he was friendly, professional, knowledgeable and incredibly passionate about wildlife. One of his greatest strengths was his ability to spot animals, even when they were well hidden. His excellent communication with other guides through the radio also meant that we were often among the first to know when there was an interesting wildlife sighting. He made every game drive exciting and ensured we had plenty of opportunities to see and photograph the animals.
Our cultural visit was another wonderful experience. With the assistance of our local guide, Olonana, and the village elders, we learned so much about the Maasai culture, traditions, way of life, plants and local wildlife. They provided detailed explanations and fascinating facts, making the cultural experience both educational and memorable. We were especially happy that we managed to see all of the Big 5 during our safari. There were also a few birds and experiences we had hoped to see at Lake Baringo but unfortunately missed. Thankfully, we had another opportunity to see them during our time in Lake Nakuru Park, which was a fantastic highlight of the trip.
He also went above and beyond what we expected. On our last day, we realized that we had accidentally left some of our belongings at Jambo Mara. Since we were staying an additional night at a Eka hotel in Nairobi before our departure, Peter with help of Kevin took the initiative to arrange for our items to be collected and delivered back to us in Nairobi. We were extremely grateful for his effort and thoughtfulness. Overall, we had an amazing experience with Silver Spark Africa Safaris. The organization, communication, safari experience and especially the excellent service from Peter made our journey very special.
We would happily book with Silver Spark Africa Safaris again and would highly recommend them to anyone planning a safari in Kenya. If possible, we would definitely recommend requesting Peter as your guide. He is an outstanding guide who genuinely cares about his guests and goes the extra mile to make sure they have an unforgettable safari experience!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A dream come true in a 11 days tour in Uganda
We organized an 11-day tour of Uganda with Buyaga Safaris, allowing us to visit this wonderful country from north to south. Our driver/guide, Braiton, was excellent, always punctual, available, and ready to answer any of our questions and accommodate our needs as best as possible. Furthermore, despite the difficult Ugandan roads, especially those accessing the various parks, and the long drive, he proved to be an excellent driver (again, it was a great pleasure). The hotels we booked were excellent, some even exceeding our expectations. The only downside (if there was one) is that the chimpanzee tour was scheduled for the morning, but we went in the afternoon and only learned about it the night before. So, a tip is to indicate in the program that the chimpanzee trek can be done either in the morning or afternoon. Overall, the overall price—even compared to those offered by other companies—seemed very fair. We are happy with this trip and hope to return to Uganda soon!