CH
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well organized and interesting private safari tours in different National Parks with family.
We did the first 4days private safari together with our son and his wife to Tsavo East, Thaita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and Tsavo West. We startet from Diani Beach and ended our safari in Nairobi according to our special wish. The Lodges chosen by KingTomondo Safaris were all excellent. Said, our driver knew the places where to spot the wild living animals very well and so we had a very interesting trip. The car was comfortable and Said had always enough water on board. We can recommend KingTomondo for a Safari to this NPs of Kenya.
From Nairobi, my husband and I startet for a second 3days safari to Masai Mara organized by KingTomondo with Said as driver. It was obvious that KingTomondo is located in Mombasa. We had the impression that Said knew this NP less well than the 3 in East Kenia. The travel differed from the one described in the offered program. We departed from Nairobi at 11am (in the program was offered a departure short after lunch) and were already back to Nairobi at 2pm in the afternoon of the 3rd day, because we had to leave the NP before 8am instead as planed after lunch. The problem Said encountered with the park organization and the 3 stops for tire change were a little disappointing. But Said did his best to save the situation. And so finally we also enjoyed this second safari. We can recommend KingTomondo Safaris to everyone who wants to see the Kenya NPs and enjoy the variety of landscapes of Kenya.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We could always rely on our guide in order to be safe and to be well informed.
We were overwhelmed by the beauty of the country and its enormous variety of animals. The route we took to get through Uganda and the National Parks we were in are really spectacular. The service provided in the lodges we stayed in was fabulous, although you could offer more regional meals to offer us opportunities to taste the Ugandian cuisine. However we didn't like the last two days when we were at lake Mutanda, had to go the whole way back to take part in the gorilla tracking and the golden monkeys tracking and after that we still had to go to Rwakobo Rock Lodge. The part of the group that tracked the gorillas were back at 12.30 p.m., but those who were looking for the golden monkeys didn't come back before 3.30 p.m. There shouldn't be anything else to be done on a day with a schedule like that. And our stay at Rwakobo Rock Lodge was just for passing the night. The place however is far too beautiful as to not having the time to enjoy it.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Experience
I used Lappet Faced Safaris to organize our safari in Tanzania and we couldn't have chosen a better Tour Operator. From my first email, Francisco was extremely helpful and He guided me, listening to my every need and desires, in order to create a custome-made safari, which would fulfil our dreams.
Once in Tanzania, our driver Deo was waiting for us at the airport and he has proven himself a great and very knowledgeable travel companion; thanks to him, we saw so many animals in all kind of situation. We went to Lake Manyara, to Ndutu, to Ngorongoro and to Serengeti. Each of these parks were wonderful and all the lodges and tended camps suggested by Francisco were just outstanding.
So do not hesitate if you want to have a superb experience in Tanzania and enjoy a problemless safari and stay, Lappet Faced Safaris will do everything to help you!
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I recommend this company
We expected more communications and info with the driver/ Guide. Many times we had to ask.. from himself did not come much. That is all the Negativety
The organization was good, we were surprised that we slept the first night in a lodge, expected 3 nights in a tent. The cook gave his best, cooked always more then we needed, made veg. and not veg. Menues. He took his time, but surprised us everytime positively. He made us even Pizza and Pop corn..A very nice man.
The guide took well care of us, the first thing he did was taking care of our tents, that we are comfortable and safe..The car was old, but it worked, good tires and overall a good experience. At the Ngorongo park he ordered us to be at 5.30 at the table for breakfast and at 6 am ro be in the car.Thanks to that we saw a wonderful sunrise at the crater...All other companies came to late for that..The guide was not lazy or to comfortable for anything, even asked if we need drinks once he had to leave the camping to get a matresss for the cook..Besides the price was good.We were 4 in a car and had so plenty space.
CN
good safari but could be better
We had a good trip but I remembered that daily driving distance was very loooong, also driving speed was not fast, and time spend on road was very long, espcially we experienced traffic on the way. First, we choose to have a 4wd landcruiser with a driver guide and had a good itinerary. Communication with Jong was great, all questions were answered straight forward. Payment was made easy in the Covid 19 season. Our vehicle was in good condition. The only thing is that everything was planned, but we spend daily is about 6 hours. There was one day we expereinced traffic in town also because of heavy raining, we got stuck in town and we had a almost 7 hours drive which affected our game drive in the afternoon, I remembered that clearly. The rough road condition in Masei Mara should be improved. The dust was a lot and we had to wear mask to cover our nose. We were told by Jong about the experience, but we did not expect that much, otherwise we could have book flights to masei mara.
Otherwise, everything else was okay. All meals were good (almost the same thing every time such as meat, soup, salad), our vehicle was clean all the time, our driver guide was nice and friendly to us, and most important that our accommodations were luxury and good. Every person surrounds us are friendly to us. We were happy to see a lot of animals. We saw big five and great rift valley. We loved to see the equator experiement also.
I would choose Sino Africa Safari again, but next time I will take flights for our transportation.
HU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Kyambura Gorge is amazing!
If you assess the park purely on the game drives, then it was very disappointing. There are only a few species that we saw: elephants, hippos, warthogs, buffalos, waterbucks and Ugandan kobs. However there are some activities which are excellent, making this a worthwhile destination:
1. Lion and leopard tracking with big cat research scientists. Thanks to the tracking collars we located 2 beautiful male lions, then 3 females and finally a female leopard. Going off road (since we had a ranger with us) made it even more fun!
2. Boat trip on Kazinga Channel is a wonderful way of seeing hippos, elephants and buffalos, plus water birds. Loved it.
3. Finally, the Kyambura Gorge. This place alone is worth the visit to this park. Rainforest in the middle of the savanna. The most beautiful forest I have ever been to. If you are lucky, you might find chimpanzees as well (I did not), but even without them the place is extraordinarily beautiful. You can see monkeys, birds, and the river is full of hippos.
Please keep in mind that there are about 40,000 people living in the park, and about 80,000 around the borders, so sometimes it does not feel like that you are in a national park.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
James was awesome!!
Everything was excellent, especially James...if anyone wants to do a safari James is the person!!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good Safari but could be better
Generally the safari was a good safari. Thanks to my friend who did the work to find the company. On the first day, we met our driver guide. He is very knowledgble and handsome. He told us everything about wildlife, people, culture and the country. Our hotels were very nice and comfortable. We saw all big five and special five also. Everything was good except our vehicle broke once in Masai Mara. It took us sometime to find help in the park, and we joined other clients vehicle to continue. The company manager met us at the end of the safari and really apologized for it to happen. We really appreciate their attitude. My friend rated them 5*reivew, but I would like to give them a 4* review or a 4.5 * review. The problem was that our vehcile broke once, we wasted sometime when we do safari, otherwise it would have been a 5* review.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
"I will definitely book again with lelaa tours next time"
Emails were quickly responded,communicating via WhatsApp as well,i quickly received a Safari offer adapted to my wishes. After i transferred the money, there were changes in the program, because my booking was short notice and some accommodations were no longer available. Fortunately, i got higher quality lodges for the same price.
After the pick up at the airport by Eric i did not have to worry about anything for 5 days until my departure.
My expectations were more than met.Francisco, was not only very helpful, reliable and charming, but also knowledgeable who could answer all questions in details, he was a very good scout and driver, so I was able to experience new highlights every day.I can't imagine a better companion and care.
Thank you Eric and lelaa team for the wonderful 5days safari in Tanzania! I will never forget the experience
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Boat safari with janwans tours was amazing
Boat safari with janwans tours
At lake Nakuru lodge
Saw alot of bird's and animals from the boat
Captivating experience
