CO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful. Nice. Amazing experience
All the schedule was on time. All the trips were good.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very authentic and professional
I recently had the pleasure of exploring Uganda's breathtaking landscapes with Great Lions Safaris, and I'm still pinching myself. Our 6-day adventure took us to the majestic Murchison Falls National Park and the enchanting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
From the moment we arrived, our guide( David) , was warm, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing Uganda's natural beauty. The game drives in Murchison Falls were exhilarating, with incredible sightings of elephants, giraffes, and lions. The boat cruise along the Nile River offered stunning views and a chance to spot hippos and crocodiles.
The highlight of our trip was undoubtedly the gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi. Witnessing these gentle giants in their natural habitat was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our guide's expertise and care ensured our safety and comfort throughout the trek.
Great Lions Safaris exceeded our expectations in every way. The accommodations were comfortable, the food was delicious, and the staff were friendly and attentive. If you're looking for a reliable and experienced tour operator to guide you through Uganda's wilderness, look no further than Great Lions Safaris
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Luca was a very knowledgeable guide that was dedicated to find all the things we wanted to see
Our safari trip consisted of 3 days, where we visited Serengeti and Ngorogoro Crater. We had a small delay in the beginning of the trip due to the airline, but Midiam and his team did everything possible to get us to our final destination without any more delays. Our guide, Luca, was affected by this but he did his best in order to show us as much as possible of the Serengeti. With a mix of his experience, knowledge and luck, we were able to have the most unforgettable safari in only 3 days.
MY
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and trustworthy
We are a group of 18 from Malaysia, Singapore and Australia. Decided to try Fancina Africa Tours and Safari (FATS) on recommendation of a friend
We chose the budget safari tour.
6 of us flew in early and stayed in Acacia Tree Lodge, which gave us a wonderful 1st impression of Kenya’s hospitality. Love the place ( see my review of the place)
Our 1st safari with FATS was to Amboseli Nat park. Terrific. Saw alot of game there.
With the rest of the group, we travelled via 3 vans ( 6 per van) to Masai Mara. Spent 2 days there. Didnt know the entrance to the park was USD 200 per pax per day! ( it the peak season)
The accommodation outside MasaiMara was very basic. Imagine the lock on our door was just a bend nail! The ladies understandably felt insecure.
The Nakuru Nat park was awesome. The wildlife there blew us away. The optional boat ride and Sanctuary walk was amazing. On our last day, we cycled in Hell’s gate and visited the gorge
We were touched FATS presented a cake to our birthday girl.
In summary, even-though, we chose a budget safari tour, we managed to see more game that we expected ( and more than those on the luxury tours). The food including breakfast/ lunch/ dinner was palatable and adequate and there were free H2O in our vans.
My group was lucky to have Mike as our driver. He was knowledgeable, polite and most importantly a safe driver. ( traffic in Kenya is terrible)
This tour by Fancina Africa exceeded out expectations and most us had a great time.
Will definitely recommend them
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
2-Day Short Safari after Kilimanjaro Climbing
Having finished my Kilimanjaro ascent, I needed a brief but memorable safari to relax and see Tanzania's wildlife. I reserved the 2-Day Short Safari on with guide Mark, and it proved to be the ideal post-climb adventure. Since the very start of our journey, Mark's energy and extensive knowledge of the area made the experience unique. His friendly nature and ability to narrate made the landscapes and creatures come alive. On the initial day, we toured Tarangire National Park, renowned for its enormous baobab trees as well as great herds of elephants. We saw giraffes walking elegantly across the savannah, zebras feeding at a distance, and even caught a glimpse of a pride of lions sleeping in the shade. We spent our overnight stay in a cozy lodge with breathtaking views. The staff was welcoming, the food was great, and the ambiance was soothing – just what I needed after climbing for days. The second day brought us to Ngorongoro Crater, a stunning natural wonder. Mark knew the prime viewing spots and was swift at detecting shy animals such as black rhinos and hippos. The absolute number of animals in the crater was staggering, and Mark gave us ample time for photographs and reflective moments to absorb it all. What impressed me most was how smoothly everything was organized – from transportation to meals – allowing me to simply enjoy the experience. I highly recommend this safari with Mark and Bwana Na Adventures. It’s an ideal way to celebrate a Kilimanjaro summit and immerse yourself in Tanzania’s incredible nature.
ID
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour and amazing guide/driver for the whole experience
Mariana, the admin, immediately contacted me when I’m looking for safari tour in Tanzania. She helped me a lot and work really hard to suit my preference even the time is tight because it was like last minute inquiries.
Jackline also gave us good brief for the tour a day before.
But, the star is Omar Mtinangi, our guide and driver, he was amazing, friendly, cheerful, and knowledgeable. Our kids even love him more, very accommodating. If I have a chance to do safari again with this tour, I would definitely choose Omar again as our drive.
ID
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very excelence specially the guide Mtinangi
The service is really amazing, our guide and driver Mtinangi is very excellent, we will back soon and will meet Mtinangi again
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
We had an excellent experience with Ken as our safari guide in Kenya.
He was incredibly precise and always punctual, which made everything run smoothly.
Ken is friendly, approachable, and always willing to help with any request.
His passion for his work truly shines through in every moment of the trip.
He shared his deep knowledge of wildlife and the land with enthusiasm.
We would highly recommend Ken to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice people who did a very excellent job. We had enjoy every minute of the safari tour with our guid
From the beginning of the tour and at the end of the tour the tour manage and her staffs came to see us to make sure we were OK. The tour guide did an excellent job. His eyesight is so good he could spot the animals far away from our jeep and point to us to see. The accommodations are much better than what we originally expected. The food were OK without complaints. Overall it was excellent.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A perfect and very well organized safari!
Dennis went out of his way to ensure we had a wonderful time, the accommodations, the vehicle and the driver were perfect!
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