DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable 5 days in Uganda – a huge thank you to Bosco!
We did the 5-day tour starting in Kigali and ending in Entebbe, including gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking and Queen Elizabeth National Park – and it was an amazing experience from start to finish!
Even before the trip, communication with Safari Vacations and Travel Services was excellent. All our questions were answered quickly and in detail, we received all the important information in good time, and everything ran smoothly once we were there.
A very special thank you goes to our guide Bosco! He took great care of us the whole time, always drove very safely, and did everything he could to make things possible and accommodate our extra wishes. We also had really great conversations with him along the way, which made the trip even more special for us.
Everything else was just as good: the food was delicious, the lodges were great, and the experiences themselves – the gorillas, the chimpanzees and the safari in the national park – were so much fun.
We wholeheartedly recommend Safari Vacations and Travel Services, and especially Bosco as a guide. Thank you so much for this wonderful time!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience with so many amazing animal sightings!
Ignus with Meru Slopes was great! He helped with the booking and made sure everything went well. The tour was amazing with so many animals to see - especially all the baby animals!!! Great accommodations and guide - Mac.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our East Africa bird photography trip was the best we have ever experienced in years
We are 74 years old couple. We went for a 40 days bird photography trip of three countries, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, planned by Mr. Davis Kibuga of Wide Birding Eco Tours. We had two bird guides, Mr. John Gitiri from Kenya and Mr. Davis Kibuga from Uganda. They all in their middle 30s and have more than 10 years experience on bird photography guiding each. They are most experienced bird guides we have had around the world in 20 years, specially, in the bird 's calls. Once we were in Nyungwe forest Rwanda, guided by two local specialised park guides with John and Davis, if John had not heard a very weak endemic's call, we missed the bird. They guided us for many African birds with their excellent know how's and where's, they also remembered which birds are new ones for us through out the trip, good memories with their young brain, which helped us saving a lot of energy because we did a hand hold of a Nikon Z 180-600 lens with Z9 for the whole trip. They also took a good care about our age since we have to walk a lot in Uganda and Rwanda. It is our first trip to Africa, it is worth every bit of our time and money. Many thanks for the great service provided by John, Davis and many fields guides invited by them.
VC
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautifully planned and executed adventure
Theresia planned a wonderful 23 day adventure based on what we told her we were interested in. She booked our hotels and they were comfortable. Our driver Rivo was a wonderful driver in difficult conditions (lots of off road and terrible roads) and always felt safe. Erik our guide was knowledgeable and went out of his way to make sure everything went smoothly. Both were fun and easy to be with. I feel the cost was a good value.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I am more than satisfied with Kwesa Tours and their services during my trip to Kilimanjaro!
I am more than satisfied with Kwesa Tours and their services during my trip to Kilimanjaro! I wholeheartedly recommend them. You will not be disappointed!
From our very first meeting, everyone was so kind and friendly, making me feel as though we had known each other for years.
They picked me up from the airport without any problems and took me to their cosy hotel in Moshi (Kilibase Hotel), where I was able to get plenty of rest both before and after the climb.
I originally chose the Marangu Route, but after discussing my preferences with them, they happily changed it to the Machame Route at no extra cost. This route suited my expectations much better, and I am truly grateful to them for being so accommodating.
The entire trek went smoothly, and I was amazed by the breathtaking scenery, which changed constantly along the way — from lush rainforest to a rocky landscape with almost no vegetation. We often joked and laughed together, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable.
The food prepared by our cook was absolutely delicious! They even prepared separate gluten-free meals for me, which I greatly appreciated.
The porters did an incredible job carrying our heavy backpacks, tents, food, and all the other equipment. Somehow, they always managed to get ahead of us, set up the tents, and prepare our meals before we arrived at camp. It was truly amazing to watch them move so effortlessly with heavy loads on their heads and see how quickly they progressed to make sure everything was ready for us on time.
And, of course, a huge thank you to my personal guide, Bryson, who helped me through the most challenging steps of the climb and supported me all the way to the summit before sunrise. It was an absolutely unforgettable experience to witness that beautiful sunrise above the clouds at such an altitude.
On our way down, we laughed so much and had wonderful conversations, just like old friends.
Once again, a heartfelt thank you to Kwesa Tours for helping me fulfil a dream that began 16 years ago, when I first saw Kilimanjaro.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a wonderful trip, and everything was very well organized
Everything was great from the very beginning, starting with planning our itinerary (a big thank you to Winnie for her patience and help in putting together the perfect tour!). And, of course, our guide and driver, John, was absolutely wonderful! He was friendly, professional, well-organized, and always made sure we had the best possible experience. We were lucky enough to see not only the Big Five but also many other amazing animals in the area. The entire trip was an unforgettable experience, and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to discover Kenya. Highly recommended!
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
commitment and care for their clients
I found the agency online and was pleasantly surprised by the level of service and attention I received from our very first interaction. We were on our honeymoon, and they took care of every single detail with such love and care; we were truly blown away, and the experience far exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Said, also made a real difference with his attentiveness and his deep knowledge of the places we visited. I would recommend them without a second thought, and I hope to return soon!
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything we booked, delivered, and then some.
My family and I just finished a 7-day private safari with Meektrails covering Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara, and I’m extremely satisfied with how it all went.
Communication before the trip was excellent. Victor was responsive and answered every question directly, and they were happy to customize parts of the trip for us. From a smooth pickup onward, everything ran as described: we had the Land Cruiser we booked, and the full safari days were truly full days.
It turned out even better than we imagined, largely thanks to our guide, Anthony M. He combines natural instincts for wildlife with a great network among the other guides, and he was relentless about making sure our group got everything we came for. Several times he went above and beyond to get us the best photos and make sure we didn’t miss any of the animals. On our final day in the Mara we still hadn’t seen a leopard, the last of the Big Five, and he would not stop until he found one. I was also amazed by how well known and liked he was everywhere we went.
Our favorite stop was Ziwa Bush Lodge in Nakuru, and we love the connection between Meektrails and the lodge. While there, we chose to visit the orphanage the lodge supports, and it had a significant impact on all of us. We went to Kenya for the animals, but in the end it was the human connections that made the trip.
GT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Personalized Excellence
My mom’s dream trip was a Safari and we had no idea who could help us. Through some friends we got in touch with this amazing company and started communicating with William since February. We had so may questions regarding itinerary, places to visit, lodges etc and he was amazing in answering with detail and patience all of them. He made sure we got the best out of our time and budget. It felt custome made for us since day one. We asked for a tour in spanish and got Claus as our guide for all the trip. He was extremely helpful, took care of every single detail and made sure all our expectations were met. The company made us feel listened to and safe in every possible way and they had so much attention to detail it was amazing. We would definitely travel again with African Big Cats Safari.
EG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Saddam always put us in the best shooting position to take the best pictures.His company is very fun
It was easy to communicate with their tour consultant (Maurine) to settle on the trip. The facilities they booked with their partners/vendors were quite nice and of good quality. Payments were smoothly executed, whether online or on premises
Overall value for money is excellent