NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The best safari ever
The communication was excellent ,the reply on questions was allways the same day, the service was also very good. We booked a safari to see Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara. Our tourguide was one of the best . He loved his job taking time for you to enjoy the animals and could tell you many things about the animals birds, trees and flowers. In Lake Nakuru we saw so many animals which I had never seen there, we saw a Leopard, lions in the tree, rhino's, giraffe, buffalo's, waterbucks, warthogs, gazelle and ofcourse monkey's we had a picknick in the park and amazing there is a waterfall. In the Mara we spend also the whole day and a picknick under an tree, when we left a few hunderd meters ahead we saw 2 cheetah's even there there where plenty of animals even in the park we facetimed with my grandchildren in the Netherlands to show them a pair of sleeping lions. The hotels which they booked for us was very good . Nakupendakenya had done a great job and next time we will surely book again by them the rates are good and the service excellent.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautiful 1 day gorillas safari in Bwindi
I met Richard, the ceo of Gatatu Safaris, in Kabale and he could organize a gorilla safari with a permit for the next day for a very reasonable price. Richard is very professional, open, and friendly. The trip was absolutely perfect and breathtaking and we had a wonderful time together. I learned a lot from him about different aspects of life in Uganda. Also Richard showed me a local school around Bunyonyi he is managing and supporting, which was a very humbling and inspiring experience.
Thank Richard and Gatatu Safaris for that unforgettable experience!
Unforgettable Experience
Everything about our stay at Nottens was superb. We saw so many different animals every time we went on a drive. Both our driver and spotter were really good. The food was amazing and so much of it. The camp itself was lovely, especially our rooms with candles and hurricane lamps, so much nicer than electric lights. We couldn't fault anything about this safari, as it was everything we wanted and more. The staff were all lovely and very helpful.
I saw many many more animals than I ever thought I would.
I went in November, which borders on the rainy season. It was overcast much of the time, which was good. It kept us cool, and it did get hot when the sun came out. There are so many animals. In the middle of the night, I would hear constant noises from animals, near and far, all directions. The only protection was our tent, which is a little scary, but exciting at the same time. There was a giraffe grazing among the trees about a 50 years from our tent on afternoon. We almost witnessed a kill by a cheetah, but the she stopped upon hearing its young cry from its mother. We did see a carcass of a gazelle in the trees with two leopards. The next morning, they were nowhere in sight. The number of animals I saw was surreal. It was an amazing experience that I recommend to everyone.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome experience!!!
Many thanks to Ute; she was awesome from the first contact till the end. Great organisation and communication... she made us feel very comfortable with our choice to book the Safari. We enjoyed it soooooo much! On our first Safari day we were able to spot 4 out of the Big 5; an unforgettable experience!!!
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream Trip!
Thanks It Started in Africa for providing the perfect itinerary for our first Safari in Africa. Jeremias (guide), thanks for putting up with our crazy family and thanks for the amazing wildlife you allowed us to see. Customer support is 5 stars and the hospitality is top notch.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was fantastic!
It was the highlight of my friends' visit to Kenya, and in fact first time in Africa! The van had slight mechanical problems but the driver was very calm and assuring! Otherwise, all was fantastic!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ever changing surroundings
Superb trip. It was wonderful witnessing all the wildlife first hand, it’s amazing how each national park is different to the other in terms of terrain as well as flora and fauna. Our baggage was delayed by KLM, luckily they delivered it to us in the morning and we were able to proceed with the safari. Our custom made itinerary was so interesting and worth the time discussing with Safari Hub.
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service
The courtesy,attention to details and the knowledge level of the guide was incomparable to any of the other safaris companies i have used when touring kenia, everything was well organised in detail and the tour started right on time with no delays, the hotels that they choose were excellent in service and the food was well prepared, thank you Tamasha Afrika for time well spent.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tale of 2 countries. Stick to Kenya.
Our trip was a 13 day trip split between Kenya and Tanzania.
The first half spent in Kenya was amazing. Everything we could have asked for as the guides were friendly and knowledgeable and the accommodations were pleasant. The game drives were incredible as well, especially at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro. After the first week, this trip was absolutely 5 stars.
However, the second half of the trip in Tanzania was a completely different story. The guides were unhelpful at best, there was constant mix ups, mismanagement, and miscommunications. And though they were advertised with similar descriptors, the accommodations were atrocious. Too much time was spent at the lesser parks that could have been used elsewhere.
As well, too much time was spent driving and it seems like a better planned schedule could have helped make it more enjoyable. Ngorongoro Crater is without a doubt a terrific destination, but only spending 24 hours there is not worth the rest of the week. Tanzania only gets 1 star.
The saving grace is that David and the Absolute Holiday Safaris Ltd team was willing to respond to complaints and the office in Kenya did their best to alleviate the Tanzanian mess.