35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great and easy going trip, relaxed and flexible to meet needs.
Th Amboseli 3 day safari was good, I think it suits those who don't want a super controlled schedule and are flexible to other options within the time frame. Food etc was reasonable, good company and I would use the guides again no problem. For photography purposes, I would recommend some small changes, mostly going out a bit earlier for sunrise game drive and Kilimanjaro views.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Well organised especially given late booking
From first contact communication was clear and efficient. I had contacted 3 companies as recommended and Tekko stood out on price point and accommodation. They were also the only company I contacted which differentiated on low and high season price and type of vehicle used which meant planning was easier. Maggie responded quickly and efficiently. She also was helpful in answering all my questions. I gave Tekko very little notice of travel but a well balanced personal itinerary was proposed and excellent accommodation was booked throughout. Much better than I anticipated in very nice lodges given the cost, which was very reasonable for 8 nights, especially as private vehicle and all meals were included in the cost. All lodges had pools bar The Ark ( if you go there you will understand why), outside seating and service and food at each was good. The transfer to the hotel in Nairobi was very long due to a local public transport strike but our driver , who had no control over this, was proactive in finding alternative routes and arranged for us to be met en route so we could get help
With our luggage and walk to the hotel. Had he not done this we would have been stuck in traffic for many more hours. The standard of driving throughout was excellent especially leaving Masai Mara after very heavy rains. The road was awful and I heard later that many cars got stuck but my driver got me through with what was clearly a very difficult road ( road being a generous description). He was excellent at finding the animals and I had some very special sightings often the only vehicle there. Also very helpful with shopping and getting medication for a very bad cold. I have been on safari before so have comparisons and I would have liked the driver, who is described as a guide, to have told more about the animals other than just their name. The driver was quite taciturn and it was quite hard to extract information. Also I fedback to him direct that he needs to know more bird names as a safari is about the big and small. He was good at suggesting changes to itinerary. As I had had plenty of game drives during the week this worked well for me but others might not like the loss of the last afternoon game drive , for which there would have been time, so be clear what the changes mean but bearing in mind driving on safari is a tough job. Also on the last day home he presumed we did not want to go to Carnivore as had had boxed lunch en route. This did mean we were at the airport very early with a substantial wait even before we could check in. I appreciate the traffic back to the city was building up badly and this would affect his journey home but we should have been asked. Overall a great safari but the guiding side of what was an excellent driver needs working on. I would recommend Tekko tours.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The River View Lodge was perfect. Our tour guide, Mathews, was excellent!!!
I was not involved in making the reservation. The overall experience while at the River View Lodge was fantastic. I highly recommend and hope to return.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Custom Tour in Kilimanjaro Area
We had a series of day trips including one to Arusha National Park and one to Tarangire NP. The other two days involved more local activities, one in the Marangu area and one in the Lawate - Sanya Juu area. The weather curtailed a few of our anticipated activities, but what we did get to do was very enjoyable. The food was plentiful and delicious. Norbert was a great driver/guide to the two national parks.
Communications could have been a little better at times. That may have been partly due to our somewhat last-minute arrangement of our itinerary, or due to the fact that we were staying at the lodge of a friend of a friend, so we coordinated more often with that friend than with Brian himself.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
good customer service but could improve facilities and itinerary.
Always quick email responses to any queries; game drive was great, even though shorter than promised. Bastian camp is amazing. However the car did not have seat-belts so we were risking when driving. The car is not new and we wasted 3 hours while waiting for the car fix. Also, not worth going to Udzungwa National park - expensive entrance, requires 2 hour travel one way via gravel road, you will not reach the top of the mountain since hike reaches only the mid way. The only good thing is that you will see very poor African areas whilst traveling to the national park. Also on the last day we did not get lunch as promised. Instead were taken to the restaurant where driver gets bonus if we buy any food (that was really overpriced, poor quality and we did not have any options to choose except meat heavy buffet).
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Easy, cheap and organised
Really can't fault my experience with Mushra. Cheap and affordable way to see the gorillas, and experience Uganda
CL
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Above expectations. Guide Keegan very nice and knowledgeable
The whole experience was very regarding.
Hotel in Johannesburg excellent
and Safari lodge outstanding.
Luxurious, comfortable and food
very good and unexpectedly cheap
Would higly recommend it
IN
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip. Experienced guide. Simple food. Scenic beauty. Perfect combination.
Since our guide was experienced and enthusiastic about showing us all the animals, he went the extra mile to do so. He succeeded and made us fall in love with wildlife.
The food was simple. Less oily. Less spicy. We ended up losing weight
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Pleasurous
Stepping on the soil of Africa is an indelible experience one traveler may ever have. We had been to Masaimara for 3 days and Lake Naivasa for 2 days. Our trip was ornamented by a dinner at Carnivore. Two personalities whom I will never forget from this trip are Kim Jose and Allen Alanitoh, our guide cum pilot. Both of them are informative, cordial and resourceful. Thanks to Bimos for providing us such two wonderful human being as our companions. Arrangements taken places by Bimos were very nice and pleasant right from picking us up from Nairobi Airport to till the end. Thank you so much Bimos for sharing your experiences and expertise with us.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Off2Africa Travel were very professional and helpful. They planned a wonderful trip.
I chose Off2Africa to book a week long holiday because I had experience using one of their travel consultants before. I found their service impeccable. Staff were accommodating, helpful and adaptable to our requirements. There was minimal administrative burden for myself and all aspects of the trip were covered in the itinerary. There was good communication and staff provided all necessary information and updates. The trip itself lived up to expectations and was one of the best holidays my family has been on. I would use Off2Africa again if I was planning another holiday in Zimbabwe.