50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lucky! Absolutely amazing person and there are not enough kindwords to describe him in one sentence!
We had the privilege of having Lucky as our guide through various national parks and the Ngorongoro crater. Not only was he an amazing guide, but he is one of the most kind and attentive people we have met. He shared his beautiful country with us, not just the safaris, and we are forever grateful. Highly recommend a safari experience with Lucky!!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great day
Wet and fun. High water meant lots of spray. The paths were wet but the traction was good and no one slipped or went over the falls. Ha Ha. Great guides Brown on the Zimbabwe side and Delphiner on the Zambia side.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Adaptive, understanding, caring and trustworthy
With Green Places Adventures it was all very fluent from the start. Elijah was the one to plan it all, a wise and caring professional. He was diligent in answering and adapting the tour while our plans evolved. They offered a very competitive package and were kind to break down the costs for us, so we would make informed decisions when fine-tunning. I do not know how many versions we asked for, but they never had a "no" for a response. Also, you can see they are very experienced because the route recommendations were solid, and the driver/guide was amazing.
Our driver was Evans, a very very experienced guide that explained all details of the animals behaviour, so we could enjoy not just seeing them, but understanding what was happening (a giraffes elegant neck fight, hyenas hunt, elefants protective parenting...).
Some quality details to look for if you are lost comparing packages, that made us choose Green Places Adventures over others: timely answers, game drives also upon arrival to the lodge in the afternoon (some others skip it and it and then may look cheaper, but you miss half day of safari), upgrade when possible and very transparent pricing. And for me, the most important, it's a local agency, so it's all staying in Kenia <3.
About our tour: We had a 7 days safari from Amboseli to Naivasha and Nakuru, then to Masai Mara and back to Nairobi. Amboseli has its own soul, with amazing Kilimanjaro as unique background and a lot of elephants and other big mammals. Naivasha's Crescent Island is a curious thing to experience, especially with kids. Nakuru was the unexpected delight, with a lot of animals including rhinos and lions, beautiful stay. Masai Mara is THE place to go for its vast extension and the savannah landscape we all have in our documentary memories; plus getting to know Masais is the cultural cherry on the cake, Kenia is so much more than just wildlife.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Robert our driver knowledgeable, educated, passionate about ensuring we all enjoyed ourselves.
An excellent safari with great access to the big 5. Our driver was not rushed, ensured everyone was looked after whilst providing great information about the animals, local customs and history of Kenya.
Robert made our trip unforgettable for all the right reasons.
BA
Adventure of a lifetime
We spent unforgettable a six days with Malaki team. Everything was perfectly organized. The welcome at the airport was masterful and our adventure of a lifetime begins.A Tanzanian stuned us with her beauty.Unreal of Tarangire National Park,Ngorongoro Crater,Original Maasai Lodge,Serval wildlife,Materuni Village and soo much more.We had the opportunity to see landspapes and wildlife.Special thanks to the best and the fastsets driver Richard. Thank you for everything. Malaki Safaris are the best team.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very accomodating and honest
Upcountry Adventure made sure we had a great experience, we did the hot air balloon and saw the Big Five. They made sure to keep my sister and I informed of everything we needed and our itinerary for each day. The guide knew English and we learned so much about the animals, terrain and Tanzanian culture. The price was excellent compared to operators. Definitely suggest using them if you are wanting to see Serengeti, Ngorongoro or any other National Park in Tanzania!
JP
A kind and honest company
We made the reservation by sending an email directly from Japan.
There is very little information about Zimbabwe in Japan, so we were very worried about whether it was a legitimate travel agency, but Mr Matt replied promptly and politely, and patiently answered all our questions repeatedly.
As a result, we were able to head to Zimbabwe with peace of mind.
Upon arriving in Zimbabwe, Mr Taf kindly assisted us and provided us with support.
We stayed at the N1 Hotel where this travel agency is located, so we saw him many times after the tour ended, and he always patiently and carefully tried to understand our poor English.
We highly recommend this company.
ME
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour operator made the whole safari experience unforgettable.
I had an absolutely unforgettable experience on this 6-day safari in Tanzania. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, and the entire trip exceeded my expectations.
The agency did an outstanding job—every detail was taken care of, allowing us to fully relax and enjoy the beauty of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes.
A very special thanks goes to our driver, Richard, who truly made this journey exceptional. [*rudia rudia* 😅] He was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and always went above and beyond to ensure we had the best possible experience. His expertise helped us spot so many amazing animals, and his positive attitude made every day even more enjoyable.
I highly recommend this agency to anyone looking for a well-organized and memorable safari adventure. Thank you for an incredible experience!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are reliable, responsible and honest.
The experience was great, the guide is really humorous and supportive, and he also good at finding wild animals. The whole schedule has been well communicated in advance, there is no hidden cost. The accommodation and meal are really good.
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Family dream vacation surrounded by the unique beauty of Tanzania's national parks
Together with my partner and our two kids we enjoyed a 5 days safari and visited:
- Materuni waterfalls, with lunch at the village and coffee experience
- Tarangire national park (1 day)
- Serengeti national park (3 days)
- Ngorongoro crater (1 day)
All admissions fee and meals were already payed in advance, our driver took care of every registration.
We had a private tour on a perfectly equipped Jeep. Our guide Kindu and photographer Thom took care of us and our kids in any possibile way, answering all our questions about animals, trees, people and traditions, lifestyle... They gave us interesting in-sights, adjusted the program and pace to our needs, captured unforgettable memories with amazing pictures and videos.
Everything was perfectly organized, from breakfast until bedtime, therefore we could relax and fully enjoy this unique, intense experience.
We loved the intense beauty of the nature, its incredible richness and variety.
The accomodations were carefully chosen, the rooms clean and nicely decorated, the hotel staff helpful and polite, and the meals delicious and various.
Kindu and Thom are reliable professional with an extensive knowledge and true passion for their jobs. They were always flexible, kind, helpful, smiling even after a long day on the road trying to find the big 5 out there.
We will definitely recommend this experience!