CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime. A must for the bucket list
This trip and safari exceeded any expectation I had. The service was incredible, the safari was amazing. The camp was awesome. The safari guide was excellent. I really didn't know what to expect, the whole trip was inclusive, food, accomdations, transportation. They take care of it all. Truly was a trip of a lifetime. The camp was great, your own cabin, very secure. Never ever worried about my safety. The camp really is great, own bathroom, cooked meals, they even provide more than enough bottle water. Really there is nothing you need you need to worry about, it's all taken care of. And the safari, is totally out of this world. Seen it all, even the great wildebeest migration. Words really can't describe how amazing it is. The visit to the Masai village is one of the most memorable experiences, to think I was in a Masai village in Kenya talking with the Masai people in their homes is just unbelievable. I promise you will not be disappointed but leave in disbelief at what you seen and experienced. Solomon my safari guide, I give a really special thank you. They make sure you see all the wildlife, and have an overall great experience. Douglas was so accomdating in ensuring my trip and pickup and drop offs were coordinated. If you want any other tours in nariobi they arrange it for you. They take the guess work and worry out of everything. I give these guys a 100% recommendation. And you will too!!!!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
KWSS - 10 day safari - Amazing holiday!!!
We booked this around 8 months in advance of going on the trip. We looked around for various travel agencies and Kenya Walking Survivors Safaris Ltd came out the cheapest and had a huge number of very positive reviews on here. From the beginning, Otieno (the manager and owner of KWSS) was excellent. He replied very quickly to all our queries, always putting out minds at ease. The only regret we have was not paying it all in advance and getting the extra discount.
From the moment we arrived in Kenya, we were in constant communication with Otieno as our luggage didn't arrive (it went to Ethiopia for some reason). We left this with Otieno to sort out and he did. We were picked up from the airport and dropped off at our hotel and then picked up the following morning for the start of our safari trip.
The actual tour itself was amazing. From the moment we were picked up by Benson (or driver) everything was forgotten about with our luggage. Benson is a lovely man with a great deal of knowledge about birds and animals. He was so excited every time we saw any type of animal, be it a Rhino a Dik-Dik or a Zebra. This enthusiasm really made the trip for us. Benson was an extremely good and safe driver and we were never worried whilst being driven around. The car itself was very new and although we saw many other cars breaking down on a daily basis, due to the way Benson would drive the car, we were never worried this would happen to us.
We were on a trip with another couple and it worked out very well. There was plenty of room in the car for all of us and the bags were safe in the boot. Again, some of the other vans you see were very cramped and did not look comfortable at all. In terms of the accommodation we stayed at, it was excellent and as per the itinerary. We loved the hotels, some were very luxurious and others right in the parks, they were very varied and very comfortable. We slept well and don’t have a bad word about any of the accommodation.
The only thing I would advise KWSS and Otieno is to amend the itinerary as some of the drives from park to park were longer than advertised meaning we did less or more some days. The roads aren't brilliant and I'm sure the distances are correct, but the times calculated in the itinerary are not. This didn't mean that we missed out on anything as Benson would always be happy to go on additional game drives where possible and his knowledge of the parks meant that we had a much better chance to see all the animals.
If you’re thinking of a safari trip, but think this one’s too good to be true, it’s not. It is amazing and everything went smoothly for us. Everything was very well organised and we loved the whole trip. When we go back to Kenya, we will certainly be going with KWSS.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Self-drive trip thru Namibia
Unable to find a tour that fitted our desired itinerary and the time frame, I contacted several tourist agencies and among them the Cardboard Box Travel Shop. My initial inquiry was responded by Erika of Cardboard Box Travel Shop within hours, with a wide array of options not received from other companies. Erika was on top of each question I had and she provided invaluable advice pertaining to the driving distances and lodges. Simply, she provided answers and tips just about everything I asked and beyond. Our Vouchers for the lodges were delivered promptly to our hotel along with a road map of Namibia. The roads on the map were highlighted and each lodge and attraction was clearly indicated. In addition, the package contained a pre-paid telephone SIM card in case we experienced a mechanical break-down or other emergency. All lodges (as well as the Strand Hotel in Swakopmund) were outstanding. Also, I have to mention that we arrived at Kulala Desert Lodge later than anticipated and just before the Lodge attendant was preparing to send a vehicle with a crew to search nearby roads for possibly stranded tourists. If we are to travel again in Namibia, the Cardboard Box Travel Shop will be the only Travel agency we will contact.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A boyhood dream come true.
Wow!! I have travelled a lot. This was one of my top 5. We saw everything, up close and often.
RAS do the boring things, like organise the trip, exceedingly well. Speedily and efficiently.
Our guide, Jaco, what a hero! He saved our trip and went the extra mile and kilometer to make it
as enjoyable as possible. His enthusiasm was infectious, his knowledge enlightening and his company, thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you Jaco, eat well!!
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized. Knowledgeable local guide. Enjoyed it
Let's put it this way - if i have another opportunity, i will use Go Safari again.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply the Best
First off, I did a lot of searching finding a place that would help me plan something with budget in mind, yet still quality. Look no further. Gavin is absolutely the best. He took the time to carefully put together a 2 week stay in southern Africa which included Victoria Falls, Chobe, Kruger and Capetown. He planned all of the hotels, activities, plane trips, transportation and of course the safari which is also run by Wild Wings. Simon was the safari guide, and you couldn't find somebody funnier, more knowledgeable, helpful and a great cook!! The other tour operators used by Wild Wings were top notch also. I highly recommend contacting Gavin and seeing what he can put together for you if you are planning a southern or central trip to Africa.
MX
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!!!!
Everything its amazing!!! we spend a lot of time with Big time's services, actually all our time in Africa… was with them, an awesome experience, all the drives, the cookers and the office guys was very very friendly with us.
All the time they had a lot of attentions with us and try to get us the best time there… actually they help us with personal stuffs!! Was our Kenyan family
Thanks big time!!! been honor of you name, was a Big time in this trip (safari) ;) see you soon!!!
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
kenya and tanzania august 2016
wonderful experience......excellent and professional drive/guide.......a fantastic safari in two paradise...
lodge and tendet camp.......fantastic....
thanks for all
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Personal & Highly Responsive Service
We booked a self drive touring trip to Malawi. Native Escapes designed a well balanced itinerary that perfectly matched our requirements - and were responsive to changes that we wanted to make after. Simon's attention to detail and rapid response times were brilliant - and all done in a caring and effective way. Everything worked really well and we had an awesome holiday that fully matched our hopes. The lodges were just what we wanted - varying from good to absolutely superb. I will use them again without hesitation for future Africa trips.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The adventure with Yala was fanatic
The safari with Yala was a definite highlight of my time in Uganda. The joy and memorability of this adventure is due in large part to the exceptional effort, savvy, and attentiveness of Yala. Our guide for this trip was Godwin, the founder of the company--we could not have asked for a more enjoyable companion. At every stage of the trip he went above and beyond to make sure that our group was happy and that the trip went smoothly. Godwin has close personal connections with everyone from lodge managers, to game wardens, to chimp conservation experts, to local chefs and it is this network that sets Yala apart. He negotiated unbeatable prices for our group at places that would normally have been vastly outside the budget of a few students working working for an NGO. Godwin kept us well fed with fresh fruit from his favorite vendors and took us on an extra unplanned game drive that allowed us to see the very elusive leopards of Queen Elizabeth. We had only four days, but in that time we fit in an incredible range of adventures, thanks entirely to the expert planning of Godwin. Finally, Godwin and the other Yala staff we met could not have been more friendly and enjoyable to be around. It is with great ease that I give the Safari with Yala five stars.