PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic
We had an incredible experience with Papa John, who guided me and two of my friends from Nairobi to the Masai Mara. We did two safaris with him, one in the afternoon and another full-day safari and both were absolutely unforgettable.
Papa John was exceptional from start to finish. He was professional, knowledgeable, and always attentive to our needs. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, we were able to see some truly breathtaking wildlife and landscapes. His ability to spot animals and position us for the best views made all the difference.
I’ve done several safaris before, but Papa John really stood out as a guide. He was not only highly skilled but also incredibly friendly and interesting, sharing insights that made the experience even richer.
To top it all off, he also took us to visit a Maasai village, which was a unique and memorable cultural experience.
I would highly recommend Papa John and Jocky Tours to anyone looking for an outstanding safari experience in kenya.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good tour to see chimps
We had a great trip to Gombe to see chimps and do trekking in the rainforest. Airport pick up and drop off was all well organised by Kihindo as well as the boat to and from the park. We could also use the boat to go to differnt parts of the park to improve chances of seeing chimps which was really helpful. The food the chef made was great and he was able to do good vegetarian options too.
In comparison to othet tour operators i found the communication on payment a bit unclear and not as transparent was the only negative.
Also to be aware compared to other safaris there are a lot of people to tip on this trip. As it is already and expensive trip this adds up as there is the guide, the chef, the tracker, the ranger and two boat drivers. This was not a problem as they did great work but just nice to know in advance to plan your budget.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly and informative
We had such a wonderful time with Issaya. His sense of humour and diligence will be what I will remember about this trip with him. He was able to provide detailed knowledge of the animals and made sure we were comfortable and safe during the entire trip. We visited the Ngorongoro Crater, Minyara Natioanl Park and the Serengeti Conservation and had intimate experiences with the most amazing animals. His efficiencies while getting us through the areas were appreciated and we noted that he was well respected amongst his peers.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour operator with a clear & detailed communication throughout and great overall experience
Bev and team were very helpful and very easy to reach to. We were given a very clear itinerary and quote from the start, and it was true to original for the whole experience. They chose a very nice hotel. The safari experience was great. Also solid communication with the team throughout the process.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Taylored royal experience
21 Africa, Eleith and his guides Shaffi, Frank and his team were next level fantastic.
If you're not sure and think you will be better catered for in a bigger "well known" company you will be mistaken in that thought!
Eleith offers a tailored package throughout, for groups or just the two of you, the massive unbelievably amazing crew we had for just the two of us was extraordinary! Full sized tent, chairs, tables, fresh food carried in.. etc
From Kili to Safari we were constantly catered for.
Thanks you 21 Africa.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you Msofi!! 10 DAYS MID- RANGE SAFARI
We start in Kilimanjaro airport (closest airport) and then got a transfer to Arusha town (1,1.5hr apart, have to plan for transfer) the base of where the Serengeti safaris begin. It was like a couple weeks out and I was looking for a Land Cruiser, safari jeep to rent to go ourselves. We like doing things like that but the disadvantage after hindsight is that we wouldn’t know all the spots to look for things and they have a radio with all the other game drivers and they like to help each other out with sightings and spotting to find things. We wouldn’t have seen much if we dont have our guide being able to understand and have connections. They do help out self driving people though but you’d probably have to speak Swahili or maybe there’s a channel for tourist self driver who speak English only. That would be fun, but we wanted to get the most out of it the one time at least. https://www.roadtripafrica.com/travel-blog/your-ultimate-guide-to-self-driving-the-serengeti/ this was the thing I looked into, but luckily it was sold out lol. So last minute I was just going through random websites and found https://www.kiwoitoafricasafaris.com/ we’re very lucky we had an amazing tour guide (they’re all in one game driver/guide) who works for a company (local owned). So glad we met Mr. Festo Msofi, highly highly recommend him spending 10 days together with him and it really makes the trip to have someone you trust and is chill or cool vibe wise. And he’s really good at what he does. I can’t describe how much we love him. We met another guide and we wouldn’t have vibed honestly. I shared this with a good friend, and hope anyone definitely ask for him if yall do Serengeti.
Oh yeah and Jesca was great, she worked with us back and forth to get the perfect itinerary, very communicative and willing to work with us closely. We booked this last minute so appreciate it working out and we went through many proposal revision for an almost custom 10 day safari trip in Seregenti.
Thanks a lot Msofi!!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Steve is the best, very knowledgeable about the parks and the animals.
The tour was great. We explained what we were interested in and they developed an itinerary that hit all the buttons. The accommodations were very nice. Don't let the word tent scare you off. The food was also very good and was made with the tourist trade in mind. We did a morning and an evening game ride each day. We saw the Big Five on the first day. Tried to keep a journal of every animal we saw but there were too many after a while. You get very close to the animals as they tend to ignore the vehicles. One elephant was a little upset when a van got too close, but he just flared his ears and snorted until the van backed off. Saw several lions lounging by the side of the road and they didn't give the van a second thought. All-in-all this was a great trip. The value for the money is excellent compared to some on-line research I did before booking the trip. Don't hesitate to reach out to Landmark Expeditions.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Couldn't Have Asked for a Better Experience!
I had a really great experience with NextGen Safaris from the very beginning. When I first started planning the trip, their office team was super responsive and easy to work with. They helped shape the itinerary around what I wanted, answered all my questions, and were friendly, clear, and prompt, even with the time difference.
At one point my travel plans got thrown off because of issues in the Middle East, and they didn’t miss a beat. They adjusted everything quickly and even helped arrange a place for me to stay and extra night in Kigali last minute. That kind of support made a big difference.
The real highlight of the trip, though, was my guide, Renatus. I spent six days with him, which is a long time to be with anyone, and he was consistently fantastic the entire trip. Just a really good person to spend that kind of time with. Friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and always paying attention to what I might need next without me having to ask.
I came for the gorillas, which were incredible, but he added so much more to the experience. He introduced me to people along the way, shared stories, and really helped me connect with Uganda in a way I wasn’t expecting. I left with a genuine love for the country and the people. He even made a point to take photos for me along the way, too, which I really appreciated and will always have.
Also worth mentioning, he’s a very skilled and safe driver. The roads can be rough, especially in the rainy season, and I always felt completely comfortable.
At one point I mentioned I wanted to find quilting fabric (odd request on a gorilla trek) and he immediately knew where to go. My quilter friend will be so pleased!
I traveled solo, and as a woman that always comes with some level of awareness, but I felt safe the entire time. I never once felt uneasy. He had everything handled.
I’d absolutely recommend NextGen Safaris, and if you can request Renatus, do it. He really made the trip special.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best when it comes to Last Minute Booking
We booked our 4 days safari to Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara with Divulge Adventures. The trip was perfectly planned, with timely responses to all our questions enabling us to book our safari on last minute. Everything was punctual, from the airport pickup throughout the entire safari. A huge thank you to our guide, Nick, for a job well done and to the whole team for making this happen. We truly enjoyed every single moment. Highly recommended!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Antony was friendly, knowledgeable, and flexible.
I had a great time on an one night stay. Went on two game drives and saw dozens of elephants along with many other animals. The company was flexible with timing and activities, and was very communicative.
