20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience, Apodiformes Adventures are masters of their craft!!
What else can we say about our Kenyan Safari trip other than, it was the best experience of our lives thanks to Apodiformes Adventures, Fredrick and William.
I began the search approx 6 months before our trip and it was quite overwhelming. There are thousands of operators with great reviews so my advice would be to get stuck in and start discussing your potential trip via whatsapp / email as early as possible. With this in mind, I cannot tell you how amazing Fredrick was from day one. As soon as I enquired he Whatsapped me straight away and we discussed how to create the best bespoke itinerary for our trip / dates / locations.
We received a couple of really well put together itineraries via email and once we'd decided, the process was super smooth and we knew we were in for an incredible 5 days.
On the lead up, Fredrick was super communicative, checking in on our flights, when we would land, if we needed anything along the way and this was such a lovely touch. Once we landed and had settled the remainder of the funds in person, and we were picked up by William from our hotel.
Words cannot describe how amazing William was as a guide. We were so elated when meeting him and him being Masai, it made our long drives even more interesting as we got a real insight into how the Masai live. He was so happy to discuss their music, traditions, dress etc and we got to know him so well.
The safari itself was everything we'd hoped for. We spent two days exploring Amboseli National Park, one day in Tsavo West and our final day in Taita Hills. What is so important is how well connected William was. He was constantly speaking with other guides in each park, getting updates as to where there had been sightings and taking us there with no hesitation.
We feel incredibly lucky to have seen well over 100 Elephants, Lions, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Antelope, Gazelle, Hippo, Flamingo, Buffalo, Baboons, Civet Cat, Vervet Monkeys, Hyena, Jackal and dozens of species of bird, the list goes on and on.
William was the best guide we could have hoped for and was so lovely day to day. Making sure we were comfortable and kept great time whilst allowing flexibility if we needed it. The vehicle was so impressive and he was a master driver.
We can recommend Apodiformes Adventures and William enough. If you're after a life changing safari experience, look no further :)
We will be forever grateful to William and Fredrick. Thank you Apodiformes!!!
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip to Zanzibar!
We booked our Zanzibar trip through Safari Soles and had an amazing experience. Everything was so well organised — from airport transfers to tours and activity reservations — which made the trip completely stress-free.
A special thanks to Diana, who was incredibly helpful throughout. She patiently discussed options with us over WhatsApp, helped plan the perfect itinerary, and even spent a lot of time brainstorming changes when our airline altered the flight schedule.
Our driver, Suleiman, who was with us for three of the five days, was also fantastic — very friendly and always made us feel comfortable.
Overall, we couldn’t recommend Safari Soles more highly for anyone visiting Zanzibar!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable experience for mother and daughter
We had a fantastic safari experience to Lake Mburo as mother and daughter. Through a friend, Gari Trips was highly reccomended. From the very beginning, everything was well organized. Emmanuel always responded quickly and soon we had put together the perfect itinerary with excellent accommodation.
Our guide Eddy was wonderful, always on time, enthusiastic, and great company during the trip. He has extensive knowledge about both culture and nature, and his natural passion for birds made the safari even more enjoyable. Thanks to his guidance, all activities went smoothly.
We went on a game drive, enjoyed a boat trip, and visited beautiful viewpoints. And Lake Mburo has even more to offer, such as cycling and walking safaris – a unique opportunity to add variety to the classic game drive. What makes this park very special.
It was truly an unforgettable adventure and a very special first safari experience for my mother, who visited Africa for the first time. Uganda is an absolute recommendation, and with such excellent organization and guidance, we were able to fully enjoy both the beauty of nature and our time together. Also the car was very comfortable for the long drives!
Thankyou Emmanuel and Eddy, looking forward for the next time when my sister will join as well!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience
We had a great trip with our family this summer. The safari was neatly organised across several parks and the two countries (Kenya and Tanzania). Thanks to the team.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Bwindi is amazing!
I had a 2 day itinerary from Kigali to both the Volcanoes National Park and the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Ronnie was my driver and the car was very comfortable (this is important for me as I can get travel sick otherwise). The tour was nicely paced. Seeing the golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park was great but the real highlight was Bwindi Impenetrable Forest: trekking families of gorillas was amazing! I went for the midrange itinerary and the lodge I stayed in had absolutely beautiful views over the mountains.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
We had the most incredible 4-day canoeing adventure with our amazing guides, Thomas and Tich. From the very first moment, they made us feel completely safe and taken care of. Everything was beyond our expectations: paddling among hippos, crocodiles, and elephants, enjoying delicious meals under the stars, and falling asleep in our tents with the magical sounds of nature all around us. This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we will never forget – absolutely unforgettable!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Peter was the nicest, knowledgeable, and accommodating person we encountered in Rwanda.
We came to Rwanda on the recommendation of a tour agency in the US. I usually book my own travel but since this was the first time in Africa, I wasn’t sure where to go or exactly where to stay. So I’m glad to have the personalized experience and assistance. I would have never thought about coming to see the mountain gorillas but we are so excited that we did. The staff at Sabyinyo Lodge were so very nice and the experience was amazing.
Most people think coming to Africa is a once in the lifetime trip. But you really realize that you have to come back and see the rest of the continent. ❤️🇷🇼🌍
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very accommodating and well planned
Our tour was customized with the Gosheni team in advance. They took everything we requested and executed into a well thought out itinerary. Our 9 days tour was nothing short of extraordinary, lodges were excellent in terms of comfort and the food were delicious. The staffs were super friendly and helpful.
Our tour guide George came highly recommended by reviews and the staff at Gosheni. And he did not disappoint. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the animals. It's apparent that he has been doing this for a long time and has all the "insider" info on where and how to spot the animals. We were able to see all the big 5 with him, although no guarantee but he was excellent at tracking them down. We highly recommend requesting George when you book the tour.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great excursions at a great price
MUHI Tours and Safari is the best option you can choose for your trips to Zanzibar.
Even before you travel to Zanzibar, you can contact him via WhatsApp to obtain information. So, you can make your list. Once you arrive, he will stop by to make all the arrangements based on what you want. Everything is explained in detail (pick up time, what you will see, when you will be back, …). And all this at very affordable prices.
We did 4 excursions, a one-day safari to Mikumi, a visit to Prison Island and Stone Town, A visit to the largest spice farm and a little village and finally swimming with the dolphins and snorkeling at Nnemba Island. MUHI provided excellent guides that explained everything in detail (we even had a French guide).
If we ever go back to Zanzibar, we will contact MUHI again to further explore the island.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A n outstanding experience from first enquiry and throughout our amazing safari
I wanted to organise the trip of a lifetime for my daughter, son in law and 4 grandchildren aged between 5 and 17 and Rose and the Luxury Safari Company delivered on every level. Having never been on safari before, Rose expertly guided me through all the options and delivered a holiday beyond all our expectations. Two camps, very different but both superb with excellent guides and hospitality where we immersed ourselves into the safari experience then out to the beach at Diani for a sublime finale. Everything went like clockwork and our Kenyan hosts could not have been kinder or more helpful and informative. A truly luxury experience in every sense of the word and one we will never forget.