CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
so luck to choose Whistling Travel and meet the guide Temba
We are very enjoy this trip，see the big five，the ugly five quickly，and many exciting moment，such as crossing the river，eating moment，and the customer services of the company has good communicate and very details，check our schedule every day，the guide Temba has good drive skills，We feel happy for this trip
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Trip of a Lifetime! Uganda Stole My Heart
This was truly the trip of a lifetime! We spent almost two weeks with these lovely guys and, by the end, we had really become like a family. Every single day was incredible. We saw all the wildlife we had hoped for and so much more leopards, lions, chimpanzees, gorillas, elephants… honestly, everything was just within arm’s reach!
Our driver, Kiiza, was extremely knowledgeable, and we learned so much from him, not only about the wildlife, but also about Ugandan people, culture and everyday life. He made the experience even more special.
The cars were very suitable for the safari, comfortable and cleaned regularly, which we really appreciated. The hotel rooms were also above my expectations and made the trip even more enjoyable.
The only sad part is that it had to come to an end! ❤️ Uganda truly stole my heart, and I will definitely try to come back one day.
Thank you so much for an unforgettable experience and for making us feel like family. I couldn't recommend this trip more! 🦍🐘🦁❤️
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10/10: Professional, good price and attentive guides
Sam and Ahmed went above and beyond to make my experience in Akagera unforgettable. Ahmed was extremely helpful and responsive during planning, while Sam (my guide) was professional and very knowledgeable. Thanks to Sam's know-how we managed to see elephants, giraffes and rhinos up close. The boat trip was also a plus with Innocent as a captain showing crocodiles, hippos and birds. An experience I will never forget!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good drive and good at finding amimals
nice service for the whole trip. Our tour Guide Stanley is good at finding animals, we have seen all the five big and five ugly animals!!! It's a fantastic holiday!
20-35 years of age
He was an amazing and experienced guy, highly recommed him and the whole experience!
We enjoyed every single minute! The food was amazing! Experence for a life! Thank you very much for everybody!!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was fine
We did a 7-day private budget safari with Smart Lickers. We had a driver and a guide in training, which was great for us. Kevin explained so many things to us, and the atmosphere was friendly and relaxed.
The places we stayed were very basic, so it is good to know what to expect before booking. We knew this before the trip and were happy with our choice. For us, it was part of the experience. We preferred to spend more money on great experiences than on luxury accommodation, and I would make the same choice again.
Even though the accommodation was cheap, the food was really delicious. Sometimes there was a small buffet. Other times, we could choose meat or a vegetarian meal in advance and then got a plate of food. It was always very tasty. For breakfast, we usually had eggs, some bread or pastries, fruit or vegetables, and coffee or tea. We always enjoyed it, and there was more than enough food.
We especially loved Hell’s Gate, where you can cycle through the park. After several days in the car, this felt really good. The island visit (Crescent Island) at Lake Naivasha was also a real highlight. Both activities were optional and cost extra. We had to pay for them there. If we had read the offer more carefully, we would have known this. They were definitely worth the money.
At Hell’s Gate, you can also choose a short, medium or long walk at the end. However, the local guide did not clearly explain that each option had a different price. My tip is to ask about the prices before you start.
I have to say that seven days on safari can be very tiring. The days are full, and there is so much to see and experience. But I would do exactly the same trip again. Every park was different and well worth visiting.
Overall, I can really recommend this company. Our guides were always reliable and on time, and we felt safe throughout the trip. Our driver cared about the animals. He gave them space and drove carefully. We still saw so many animals, including many different kinds, and often saw them up close. Both guides did their best to help us see and do everything we wanted, as far as nature allowed. 😊
Professional, reliable and co-operative
We had a fantastic experience with Charles as our safari guide in Kenya. He was extremely professional, reliable and always on time.
Charles was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and taught us so much about the different animals, their behaviour and the areas we visited. He made a real effort throughout the safari to show us as much wildlife as possible and worked very hard to help us find the animals we particularly wanted to see.
We saw an incredible variety of animals and really appreciated how patient and committed Charles was to making sure we had the best possible experience. He was also friendly, approachable and a pleasure to spend our safari with.
We would highly recommend Charles to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, professional and dedicated safari guide in Kenya. Thank you for making our safari such a memorable experience!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream honeymoon
Adele planned the most perfect honeymoon for us. It was the perfect combination of once in a lifetime experience in the bush and relaxing and romantic at the beach!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience with Akondo Adventures from start to finish!!
We booked our safari back in March with the idea that we would be on safari for my wife's 60th birthday and we spent three days visiting Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Zuberi our guide & driver was brilliant! He looked after us for the 3 days and made sure we were in all the right places to see as much wild life as possible. Tassiana in the Akondo office made everything so easy to plan from the begining right through to when we had to leave and was always on hand to answer any questions i might have and also arranged for a brithday cake and a bespoke wheel cover for my wife's 60th birthday.
I would highly recommend Akondo Adventures if you're planning on booking a safari.
JP
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Days
Perhaps because I was traveling solo, I was placed on a shared tour with travelers arranged by other companies; it took me a moment to fully grasp the situation.
On the day of the trip, Rodgers came to pick me up personally to handle the arrangements and give detailed instructions to Paul, who served as both driver and guide.
Paul skillfully navigated through traffic, and together with Gabriel—the wildlife guide—he led me straight to the animals.
Rodgers also arranged my stay at the Mara Sopa Lodge, as I had requested, ensuring a comfortable experience.
My first visit to Kenya and the Masai Mara was truly wonderful. Thank you very much.