50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
The guide, Dismas Alex, put a lot of effort to show us as many animals as possible. Some, like the rhinos and leopards were tricky to spot but he waited patiently and helped us finding them. He tried to show us as much as possible but did not explain too much unless we asked, then we always got very good and informative answers. He also wanted us to start a bit earlier in the mornings than other tourists around, which gave us extra time out in the parks and more opportunity to spot animals. Our cook, Vitalis, prepared a lot of great food, especially considering the camping kitchen. We had a bit smaller tents than others but it was not a big deal. Overall, we would recommend this safari trip, it was one of our best experiences.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Tsavo West National Park by Alda
Tsavo West is enormous. In December, the animals are quite scattered, so it seemed like we had to do a lot of driving to see the animals.
The scenery is excellent.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Lake Nakuru National Park by Alda
Lake Nakuru was lovely and had many rhino. I was there over 20 years ago and recall it being pink with flamingos. This is no longer the case.
(it may have been the time of year).
MX
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Production in a Safari
We arranged our trip with BackofAfrica Adventure, in general all of the agreements were accomplished and the attention of Allan was impecable. We learn not every people of Kenya are as honest as he was with us with their work.
We do not have anything more to say than it was an extreme and amazing experience to get to know all the landscapes, animals and people from the Masai tribe. We had every support from the company to make a photography and film production on the parks.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable incomparable experience
An amazing fun filled experience incomparable to non other keep it up guys wish you all the best.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized
Highly recommended. Perfect organization, many private games and visit to the Kruger park. Plus we met many nice people along the way :)
AT
Maybe safari is not the main motive for an Ethiopian trip.
Ethiopia is a country with millennia-old culture. A highlight are the 11 monolithic churches in Lalibela. At the same time, it is still one of the most original countries in Africa. But the roads are excellent, the hotel business is good and overall it is a country where you can feel comfortable. Those who travel along the Rift Valley can observe many birds, there are also smaller national parks with antelopes, ostriches, hippos and crocodiles. In the west of the country there are large national parks with all the impressive animals of East Africa. A hike to the Geladas in the Simien Mountains (Simien National Park) is highly recommended. The weather in November 2018 was mostly dry, but often cloudy due to the end of the rainy season. The temperatures are very pleasant, as Ethiopia is partly very high. The local food consists of flat bread (baked from the teff = dwarf millet) and various sauces, mostly made from legumes. Occasionally there is also pasta, lasagne, beef or mutton.
KR
Responsible and professional
Fanuel, the owner of the operator was very professional accomodating. He was very prompt and efficient in communication.
My mon was sick during the trip and he took care of her by giving extra help. The accomodation was nice and calm in nature and the food at the lodge was very satisfactory.
My comment for improvement would be that there was a quite long wait between the schedule, which is understandable in some occasions given the circumstances and location of the national park. It would be better if this is informed to the customers in advance.
Oversall, Discovery Safari is a reliable tour company and recommendable.
BE
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Overall good experience, but the choice of one hotel in Kitgum was bad.
The overall safari was well organized. Apoka lodge in Kidepo Valley NP is excellent. The hotel Bomah in Kitgum was bad. On our way back the Churchill hôtel in Gulu was good.
The driver was excellent. Only regret the car had no airco.