CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our tour operator was so knowledgeable and friendly.
This was my first safari and an absolutely incredible experience! Every part was very well planned from the River cruise to the Falls and the wildlife sightings. Memories for a lifetime.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip to South Africa
My husband, my daughter and myself had Our own private adventure with Knap tours and it has been one of the most memorables and close to heart for us.
We were very impressed with all the logistics and warm hospitality not only from the CEO himself Julian but from every single staff.. Patrick was our driver in Krugger National Park. His expertise and warm personality made us feel safe at all times. We were able to see many different types of animals in their habitat, lions, zebras, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, leopard, hyenas, lost of antílopes, monkeys etc….. it was amazing !
The sunrise 🌅 safari was a highlight for us
McDonald was one of drivers in Cape Town. We enjoyed having him. The accommodations in CapeTown at the Belle Maroc hotel boutique was very cozy, our room had a ocean view balcony overlooking table mountain ⛰️
They were only 10 rooms with a private chef 🧑🍳
We saw/did a lot while in Cape Town
and I could just go on and on …
Bottom line is Knap tours really went above and beyond to made this one of the best trips we have had so far and we travel a lot 🧳
We recommend Knap tours with our hesitation. They are the best and we are hoping to book again with them another of their many destinations and itineraries.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The tour operators was very good, very friendly and knowledgeable about all the animals we see
Very good experience centered around your needs and wants. They were flexible enough to change some parts of the trip to accomodate me. Dominic and Justus were very friendly i would recommend them to anyone wanting to go to Uganda
CR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best tour operator
I had the best 7-day safari of my life with Magical Gorilla Adventures in Uganda. All communication and safari planning was very effective and clear from the start and they were supportive and patient with all the amendments and requests. Also, they give you great suggestions for the tour depending on your needs or wishes. Aina suggested me to do chimp trek, which was my favorite part of all the safari (thank you Aina!). As for our tour guide Eddie, he was the absolute best. He really went above and beyond for me to see all of the Big 5. I went to different safaris in Africa and had several tour guides and they all were good, but Eddie really was outstanding. I suggest that, if possible, book your safari with Eddie. Eddie always made sure to talk to other drivers and/or the national park’s authorities to look for the animals and he is also a good tracker, he knows where and how to look for the animals. He also made sure we were always safe and taking necessary precautions which is also a very important thing to look for in a tour guide. I strongly recommend Magical Gorilla Adventures for your safari, you won´t regret it.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic, personalized service!
I feel so lucky to have landed with Bavuma Wildquest for our six day safari in Tanzania and Kenya. After checking out a dozen other companies, Joshua Bavuma, the owner, contacted me immediately and helped plan a personalized trip that worked for our schedule and interests. Every detail went perfectly. From the moment he picked us up at Kilimanjaro airport to the day we arrived in Nairobi, every step went smoothly. Great accommodations, food, tour route, safety, and more animals and birds than I thought possible. Our drivers were excellent spotters—I would have missed many without their skill.
Joshua is reliable, honest, and flexible. He answered every email and text promptly, and even called several times. I highly recommend his company!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
quick to respond
The advantage of this agent is their quick response time. Whether during the booking process or throughout our journey, they assisted us in resolving issues as promptly as possible. However, they seem to be more specialized in the Kenya portion of the trip. The Tanzania part was likely outsourced, which resulted in a less than satisfactory experience there.
First, for the Mount Kilimanjaro itinerary, we were not informed in advance that the accommodation was a mountain camp instead of a hotel, so we didn’t know we need to bring sleeping bags and other essentials.
Second, when we were about to enter a certain reserve, the guide asked us to wait for an hour to avoid paying next day’s entrance fee. However, we had already paid extra for this ticket. Although the agent communicated with the guide promptly, it still negatively affected our travel experience.
Third, while we were waiting to witness the Great Migration, the vehicle seemed to have an issue. The guide didn’t inform us and simply decided to abandon the wait and drive straight to the camp for repairs. While I understand that fixing the car was urgent, they should have at least let us know.
What’s more surprising is that on the last day, they simply left us at the hotel and told us to either wait an hour for the hotel’s shuttle bus to the airport or pay an additional fee for a direct transfer.
Additionally, I had specifically requested three binoculars, and they agreed. While the vehicle in Kenya had them, the one in Tanzania only had one for the guide.
Overall, the service was average. I wouldn’t highly recommend them, at least not for the Tanzania portion. Their Kenya arrangements were acceptable though.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A reliable and competent tour operator, capable of offering well-organized and high-quality services
My experience with Luitours and Safaris was exceptional. The communication was clear and professional from the very beginning, and the team was always available to answer my questions. The service was well organized and exceeded my expectations, offering great value for money. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and reliable, making the whole tour unforgettable. I highly recommend Luitours and Safaris to anyone looking for an authentic and well-managed travel experience.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wheelee was amazing and friendly, had a great time with him. Always on time, thank you so much.
Highly recommend services, took us way far into the bush and even collected us on time despite the very bad roads after the storm, thanx so much
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The perfect trip!
Went on a great safari with my family. Stayed in Tanzania for 3 weeks, with 16 full days of safari. Went to all the great parks, saw everything we hoped for and more, stayed in lovely lodges and met amazing people.
The Green Hippo put a great trip together. Not once did we feel bored or did we feel like we were repeating a previous day. Every new day had something amazing to look out for and to enjoy.
This was all made possible by maybe the best safari guide ever: Valence. I doubt there's something or somewhere in the national parks Valence doesn't know about. Always anticipating our needs and helping us to make an already great trip even better. From taking great care of his landcruiser every day, organizing extra trips and excursions, spotting every single animal on our list, greeting us with a happy smile every morning and mainly just being an overall great guy!!
If you have the chance to go on a Green Hippo safari you should absolutely take it. And don't forget to ask for Valence.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Without hesitation, I can highly recommend Beyond the Plains!
Our safari was phenomenal! A huge reason for this was the great guidance and suggestions we received from Sammy, at Beyond the Plains. I loved their insights and recommendations, as well as their flexibility and candid insights when I requested something different than what they recommended. Sammy is incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. Our guides in both Kenya and Tanzania were outstanding. They did everything humanly possible to help us spot and enjoy close ups at each and every encounter. I can heartily recommend Sammy and Beyond the Plains for your safari.