DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He is a beautiful Soul and a calm, friendly Guide
We spent several days together in Arusha and Kilimanjaro. Israel is a thoughtful and patient guide with excellent English. For us Germans, it is historically difficult to deal with the history and present of Tanzania, Israel explained everything to us very well.
We took a guided city tour in Arusha and visited a beautiful market. Another day, we went hiking together at Kilimanjaro.
He always pays attention to the well-being of his guests, and everything is well organized.
Thank you Israel
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent tour with Dancing Simba!
We just came back from our amazing tour with Dancing Simba and we cannot thank them enough.
It started with the preparations. They responded really quickly and they prepared a custome made program for 13 days meeting up all our wishes. Once we arrived on the airport everything went so smooth. We got a pick-up perfect on time and that went on for all days.
Our guides Owen, Joshua and Bulldozer were amazing. They were professional, enthusiastic and they had so much knowledge they shared with us. And they were so much fun. Not only we, but also our children loved to be them. We also felt very safe and taken care of in the parks, during excursions and in traffic.
We will recommend Dancing Simba to everyone, who is dreaming to travel to Tanzania one day.
Thank you Josh, Bulldozer, Owen, Lucy and David!
PT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience !!!
We ( family of four)made a 8 day trip in Namibia with a guide . The trip was very well organized and the guide was incredible. His knowledge about the country , the history , the people, the animals, the trees , etc was huge and we were learning all the time. Everything went very smoothly. 99% of the trip was organized by email.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
great experience
Tour guide:
Although our tour guide came from a different country, he still showed us heartfelt care and shared everything with us without reservation every day. His enthusiasm and sincerity are the most precious memories of this trip.
Journey:
A thrilling and awe-inspiring animal world,
Delicious and healthy Choma,
Warm and simple African people,
A happy and unforgettable African journey.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great adventure in Rwanda and Tanzania.
I took an amazing 10-day trip with my family through Seven Wonders Safaris. The first 2 nights at Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, where the gorillas were so close, were truly breathtaking. Then go to the Tanzanian part - Lake Manyara (1 night), Serengeti (3 nights), Ngorongoro Crater (2 nights), and Arusha (1 night).
Our organizer answered all questions quickly, and the planning was smooth. The driver-guides were experienced and very efficient in locating the animals and making our trip safe and comfortable. It is truly unforgettable to see the lion family hunting in Serengeti and elephants, zebras, lions, and rhinos together in Ngorongoro.
All of our meals were delicious, and the service was excellent. This tour is perfect for the family, because here the experience of culture, wildlife, and natural scenery is available.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thanks to Jamlan Holiday Safaris, our Kenyan safari was unforgettable.
We had an unforgettable safari experience with Jamlan Holiday Safaris, and I would like to give special thanks to our travel consultant, Teddy. From the very beginning, Teddy was patient, professional, and extremely responsive to all of our questions and requests.
The itinerary was well-planned, with a great balance between game drives, optional activities, and relaxation. Teddy went above and beyond to secure our preferred hotels, even when availability was challenging, and his persistence really paid off.
Our guide John was very experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly. He made every effort to maximize our wildlife viewing opportunities, and thanks to him we saw the Big Five (except the leopard), as well as the “Ugly Five” and the Great Migration. Although the vehicle broke down once in Nakuru, John quickly arranged a replacement and ensured our trip was not delayed.
The vehicles were comfortable overall, though some of the roads were very bumpy and dusty—which is part of the authentic safari experience. All logistics, from airport pickups to hotel check-ins, were handled smoothly.
We did encounter a small hiccup at Naivasha, where staff on Crescent Island tried to charge us extra tickets (which were already included in our package). Also, when leaving the island, due to miscommunication, our boat did not arrive in time and we had to wait about 10 minutes in the rain. Despite these minor issues, the overall trip was extremely enjoyable.
Although we unfortunately didn’t see the leopard, and due to weather conditions missed the view of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, the safari still far exceeded our expectations.
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Suggestions for Improvement:
1. Payment Transparency – Please kindly inform clients in advance that credit card payments in Kenya attract about a 3.5% surcharge. We paid the balance by card and were charged over $500 in fees. If we had known earlier, we would have chosen another payment method and avoided this extra cost.
2. Vehicle Arrangement – For groups of 4 or more, it’s strongly recommended not to use small vans to save costs. Our group of 6 found that the initial vehicle was too small to fit both passengers and luggage. Although Teddy quickly arranged a larger vehicle for us, it would be better to plan a properly sized car from the start for maximum comfort.
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This trip was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we felt well taken care of at every stage. I highly recommend Teddy and Jamlan Holiday Safaris to anyone planning a safari in Kenya.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Caring
A caring and affordable tour operator.
We hiked Mount Kenya, and they took excellent care of me when I got altitude sickness.
The safari was fantastic. We saw a lot and enjoyed our stay.
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CN
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
very nice guy
Before leaving, I roughly read three books: "Two Hundred Years of Crossing Africa", "Thirty Thousand Miles in Africa", and "Ten Years in Africa". I thought that since it was a rare trip to Africa, I should learn more about it. I never expected that Yueyue specially arranged a meeting with local school teachers in addition to the regular scenes of the great animal migration. This allowed me to see an Africa that was not in the books. The simplicity and kindness of the teachers in Kenya, Africa, deeply touched me.
Kenya, Africa, is not only about the great animal migration, but also has many people worth learning from and beautiful scenes worth exploring.
Thank you, Teacher Deng, for the invitation and Yueyue for the meticulous travel planning and arrangement.
Suggestion: In future activities in Kenya, Africa, I suggest Yueyue increase the interaction between Chinese students and Kenyan students. Just like Teacher Guo did, let us show our talents. I think it would be more meaningful. I don't know if this is appropriate. It's just for Yueyue's reference.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly and happy
We did enjoy our trip with NanoAfrica Safari so much in 2023. Thank you for taking us on this beautiful trip. We saw many animals in the park. It started with monkeys in the parking lot. Then we saw baboons, elephants, zebras, hyenas, giraffes, wildebeest and lions. The baobos trees were so interesting looking. We went to Tarangire national park. It is so beautiful there. Hilonga's family will treat you like family if you choose to take a safari with them.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best vacation of a lifetime.
We highly recommend Splendid Vacations! Starting off, James was so helpful in helping us book an 8 day itinerary. He went above and beyond to help us find accommodations as we were traveling during peak times. George was waiting for us at the airport and helped us get settled in. Our tour guide Marsilla (Alex) is definitely the gem of the tour company. He is very charismatic, intelligent and is somehow friends with everyone. He’s an incredible driver and made us feel very safe the entire journey. Our hotels were very unique with amazing view. The food was okay, but the hospitality was excellent. We managed to cover so much of Kenya in our 8 days and are so grateful to the Splendid Vacations team for our amazing vacation.