35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect for Multigenerational Families
We loved working with Blends of Africa. From beginning to end, they were professional, kind, and very communicative. Mary, in particular, was a huge help and never failed to answer our questions in a timely manner. She even checked in with us several times while we were on safari. As a multigenerational group (ages 11-65+), we had a wide range of needs and expectations. Blends of Africa ensured all our needs were met and set us up for an exceptional experience. We also had two guides during our safari, Chris and Isaack. Both were phenomenal and felt like family by the end of our experience. The tour itself exceeded all expectations; we saw thousands of animals across our 12 days. We even saw cheetahs, leopards, and lion cubs. Every lodge was comfortable with friendly staff. Each lodge on our tour also had en suite bathrooms with warm showers. The food across all of our lodges was fantastic too! As an American family, we highly recommend booking with Blends of Africa.
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Alex is a very proactive driver/guide, we saw alot of animal encounters because of his hard work.
We had a fantastic experience with Beacon Safaris! The itinerary was well planned out by Robert and it was not too rushed. Though we felt that we could have skipped Lake Nakuru and spend one more night in Masai Mara but we would not have known that before we went on the tour.
The accommodations were all very comfortable and have excellent service except for Samburu Sopa Lodge as it could get very hot during the day and there was no electricity during the afternoon. There was also no fan provided in the room.
We felt that the price we paid for the trip was well worth it as there were no nasty surprises and everything was well planned with a driver/guide to bring us around.
As for the tour itself, Alex, our driver/guide was very proactive and did a wonderful job in letting us catch rare animal encounters. He went the extra step and put in extra hours just to locate the leopard in Samburu. He has also managed to maintain safe and efficient driving even though he has been driving for many hours. He also shared many informative snippets about the wildlife. On the second day of Masai Mara, he also put in the extra effort so that we could have a higher chance of witnessing the Great Migration - and the beautiful sunsets.
On the final day, on our request, he also brought us to a restaurant in Nairobi to have our dinner before boarding our flight as it would be difficult to travel around the city with luggages. We really appreciate it as he has to put in extra hours too.
Thank you Beacon Safaris for organising a wonderful tour of Kenya for us and allocating us such an experienced and wonderful driver/guide!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience of our life
It was a wonderful experience, accompanied by the best guides we could have asked for: Aruna (the English-speaking guide) and Goodluck (the Spanish-speaking guide). Both were incredibly friendly, communicated excellently in both languages, possessed a rich vocabulary, and—above all—had a vast amount of knowledge about the parks, animals, plants, the environment, and more. I would undoubtedly recommend traveling with the Sereland agency and guides Aruna and Goodluck to anyone coming to Tanzania for a safari.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
We booked a three day Safari to the Mara Sopa Lodge in Maasai Mara game reserve. We chose to fly to the resort (which was great fun). We were picked up on time from our resort, taken to the Safari airport and were picked up by our guide for three days as soon as we arrived. We began our safari as soon as we left the airfield. Our guide, Kalvin, was very informative and made sure we saw as much as possible. By the time we got to the Resort, we had seen giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and elephants. We settled in and he picked us up again by 3:30 and we were off. We were actually lucky enough to see a lioness hunting a zebra. It was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever witnessed. She was so intense. The animals actually don’t care at all about the safari vehicles - they totally ignore them. She crossed the road right in front of us and never took her eyes off the zebras. A male lion was a distance away, apparently waiting for her to get dinner. She eventually gave up but then we came on more of her pride and watched them successfully bring down a zebra. Luckily the kill happened in some brush so we did not see it but the zebras who had escaped were calling and making distressed calls for their downed comrade and it made us sad for them. Of course we understand the circle of life and everybody needs to eat…but..it is difficult to witness. After about 7pm we returned to our resort and had a wonderful dinner. The food and staff at the Mara Sopa Lodge were outstanding. Everyone is so friendly and warm. We got picked up by 4am the next morning for a hot air balloon adventure. Do Not Miss this activity. There are no words to describe the beauty of the Savannah in the sunrise. After, we had a camp breakfast set up for us with champagne and a fantastic buffet of breakfast food. Kalvin picked us up from the breakfast and we were off for another full day of adventure, seeing more wild animals than we could have imagined. The next morning we were picked up and did a great safari drive back to the airstrip and then flew back to Nairobi. It was wonderful start to finish. Actually 10 Stars! We would also like to give a shout out to the people that took us from our hotel to the airstrip and back to our hotel. We believe that the young lady was with the TELLENA Company and then her younger brother was with us (as well as the driver). Her brother (who we just didn’t get his name) was so full of information and we loved talking with him.
MX
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolut Professionalism and Honesty!
Excellent! The service and attention we received from the very first contact regarding trip planning were outstanding. Joshua helped us create an itinerary tailored to our expectations, allowing us to complete the full circuit covering Masai Mara (Kenya), Serengeti (Tanzania), and Ngorongoro (Tanzania). Joshua is highly professional, courteous, and, above all, very honest. We encountered one minor issue at our final accommodation, but Joshua stepped in personally to resolve it immediately. A truly professional and honest individual. We requested private transport and luxury hotels, and the experience was excellent. We had two guide-and-driver teams—one in Kenya and one in Tanzania. Although young, they were all deeply committed and personable, turning a long journey into a wonderful experience. My recommendation to anyone contacting Joshua and Bavuma is to ensure the entire plan is agreed upon and confirmed upfront; in our case, he prepared a detailed, day-by-day itinerary covering the full eight days of the trip. It included everything: airport transfers upon arrival in Kenya, a light aircraft flight to our first stop in Masai Mara, luxury accommodation, transport, meals, safari drives, and a hot air balloon ride. The service was excellent. The Tanzania team, in particular—Esteban (guide) and Barack (driver)—was delightful; they were highly professional, punctual, and friendly. We had evaluated many agencies while planning our trip, but it was often difficult to get a response, secure good pricing, or find someone willing to accommodate all our requests—yet Joshua delivered on everything. Bavuma Wild Quest is definitely an excellent choice for a safari.
MX
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
The thrilling experience was far from what I expected, I'll never forget the how incredible it was to see so many animals up to close.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great !
I had an amazing experience on this group tour in Africa! Everything was very well organized, the itinerary was thoughtfully planned, and the whole trip was absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend!
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A perfectly organised safari.
Emmelyn organised a last minute safari for my husband and I. It was a 4 night Okavango Delta trip using two camps . She arranged the flights from Johannesburg ,all the way through to the camps, the pick ups, chose the camps etc. It was a most perfect itinerary....very well organised. We had a great time.
CN
Fantastic Kenya trip! Winnie & Ricky made it seamless and friendly!
The organization was spot-on, communication was seamless, and the staff were incredibly friendly and caring.
They were super responsive when we had to make last-minute changes to our itinerary, handling everything quickly and professionally. The wildlife sightings were amazing—we saw so many animals in the wild!
A huge thanks to Winnie from customer service for her patience and help during planning, and to our guide Ricky, whose expertise and warm personality made the safari unforgettable. Highly recommend!
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour from Zambian side
Great tour! We thoroughly enjoyed our guided tour of the falls from the Zambian side. It was a wonderful experience, and our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the visit even more memorable