CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Makes sure it all works out.
I would always pick Kajie Safaris again for a tour through Uganda. The response and organisation of my trip was super easy and the team was very flexible on making sure I get all I was looking for during my 7 days in Uganda. Thanks to Ronald and Josephine for helping me out with all my requests. Needless to say that all the accommodations were top notch, from the Bweza Gorilla Lodge, Aakvard Safari Lodge, Chimp Nest - I loved them all and I was always sad to check-out after 1-2 nights only.
The biggest shout out and thanks go out to my on site guide Casmir aka Herbert who was not only my guide and driver but also my babysitter, 24/7-entertainer and car-pool-karaoke-buddy becoming more of a partner in crime (metaphorically speaking of course) during these past 7 days. Making sure we were always safe on the road, never missing on one of the scenic routs instead of the main-road, finding the best coffee places with a view and making this week of looking for wild-life and being in nature into one of the best weeks in my life. Travelling solo is not always easy, but with a guide like him there was no single moment to be worried or to be bored - time was flying way to quick, even during the long hours of driving/roadtripping across the country - he was really the best company I could have asked for. (althought he did not let me win at pool. ;-))
Thank you - it would not have been the same without you. ♡
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great
We had a wonderful trip. Great itinerary and guide Ben went out of his way to make sure he gave us the best experiences.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great, took care of us and great value
A great tour! I paid for a tour to pick me up from Joberg airport at 7am and take me to a nearby transfer at 12 (with an AC car with charging ports and one break for toilet and food), and in the lodge at 1220. The lodge was budget friendly but still there was a lot to do - free breakfast and dinners, with paid lunches and drinks. A pool and loungers, a badminton net, chess, jungle gym. Everyone was so friendly as well. They offered a sunset game drive 3 30 to 6pm so got something done straight away with a Jeep and a nice tour guide and met nice people, then had dinner with them. Then the next day there was a sunrise/full day game drive from 5 30am to 3pm. This includes a packed breakfast, and a place where we bought our lunch at 1pm, but great value and quality. Then another dinner at night after the pool and an optional additional sunrise tour at a price (530am to 11am) then checking out at 11-12. The bus picked me up there and took me directly to Joburg without the transfer. So overall a great stay! I stayed in a tent with a bathroom/air conditioning and it was a really cool experience. It was all zipped up so safe from insects though I did have a mosquito in my room which was hard to get rid of. Wayne also the owner of the tour presumably, was very responsive (instant replies to emails) and very helpful. I would overall recommend this place/tour though I'm unsure how much it would have cost without the 5 hour transfer etc. 5 stars!
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Brilliant Ben successfully listened to all we wanted and enhanced the experience beyond expectation!
Starting with finding the right package, Jackson was so quick to respond and helpful. Arriving at the Airport, Andrew was such a cheerful sight to welcome us and get us safely to our hotel. THEN the piece de resistance (crowning glory) was our safari guide Ben. He was so cheerful, knowledgeable and most importantly he listened to what WE wanted from the safari. He worked so hard and made such an effort to deliver what we asked and MORE! Accommodations were all very good and what we expected. The vehicle was well kept and perfect for the Tanzanian “massage” roads. All the viewings were so exceptional, from the birds, our focus, to the magnificent beobabs, fabulous wildebeasts with zebras, to the magnificent large cats. We saw it all and not just in the distance but up close and personal. Our first day walking safari in Arusha led by Michael was most informative and thrilling to be walking amongst the buffalo, giraffes and viewing the waterfall. Thank you all at Topy you really did make our dreams a reality.
HIGHLY APPRECIATED AND RECOMMENDED. Hakuna Matata.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing! Every penny well spent on this provider, always cared for and left extremely happy!
The tour review: we got very lucky with our driver Jose, he was simply amazing. The kindest and most knowledgeable man we met on this entire trip. For the whole 5 days of driving us around and taking us into the Masai Mara, Nakuru and Naivasha, he was always smiling, always showing us new things and he knew a lot about the history, animals, tips and tricks and he was funny! The tour was very well organised, from our tented accommodation to our two hotel stays, we didn’t have to worry about a thing, we were taken care of start to finish. Jose is very very experienced and on the game drives he knew exactly where we were in the park at all times, he was always in communication with other drivers and where they spotted animals, and he was also very clever in his ability to predict where animals will be in the 10 minutes based off their behaviour, which allowed us to see all of the Big 5, spot black rhinos and even the very very rare leopard within a few meters of the vehicle. We watched a cheetah hunt down prey, and I was able to take the most magnificent pictures. If I could rate this tour more than 5 stars I would. Also speaking to other tour groups and tourists, we had paid less than everyone, had more benefits like a boat ride in Naivasha paid for, and we were blessed with the luck of seeing animals lots of people missed out on (this partly testament to Jose’s expertise!)
Extras: We got picked up from the airport and dropped off at the airport at no extra cost. At every stage, I could reach out via WhatsApp and someone replied very usefully. Everyone speaks great English, everyone was SO friendly and accommodating, loved Kenya so much!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience
Had a great safari trip with The Kruger Safari Co.
Pick up from the airport was smooth & the drive was also good with enough breaks (so no worries about the 5h trip)
Accommodation was alright.
Safari’s itself were amazing. I had 2 Full day safari & 1 Sunset Safari. During one safari i was able to see All Big 5 in one day.
Guides were knowledgeable without talking too much 😃. But whenever you had a question they were always helpful.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A phenomenal tour operator with an outstanding guide who truly cares about the experience.
I chose Top Selected Tours after reaching out to six different companies, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision. We did a four day safari to Ndutu to see the Great Migration, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations.
From the moment we were picked up, we felt completely at ease with our guide, Jackson. He is incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and clearly loves what he does, and it shows in every part of the experience. By the end of the trip, it genuinely felt like we were saying goodbye to a good friend.
The Land Cruiser was in excellent condition and very comfortable, with a pop up roof for optimal wildlife viewing. Jackson consistently found the best locations and positioned the vehicle perfectly so we could get clear, close views of the animals. We were lucky enough to see an abundance of lions, along with cheetahs, a leopard, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and much more. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience.
We were also extremely happy with the accommodations. From the tented camp in Ndutu, complete with a flushing toilet, hot shower, queen size bed, and desk, surrounded by zebras and gazelles walking through the camp, to Eileen’s Tree Lodge with its beautiful grounds and pool, everything was top notch. The food throughout the trip was consistently excellent.
This safari was an unforgettable experience, and I highly recommend Top Selected Tours to anyone considering a trip to Tanzania. It’s also worth noting that they are Tanzanian owned, so you’re directly supporting local businesses. Five stars, without question. And if you go, ask for Jackson, you won’t regret it.
IL
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari
We had such an amazing safari with gosheni safaris. We had Peter and Laban as our professional guide. We really recommend them
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good experience
With my boyfriend, we went on a two-day safari with Israel! We first visited Tarangire National Park, where we saw many elephants. In the evening, we stayed at a lovely hotel and enjoyed a great meal.
The next day, we went to the Ngorongoro Crater, which was absolutely impressive. Throughout the entire experience, we were accompanied by Israel, our guide, and a driver, and we truly appreciated their friendliness and the knowledge they shared with us. We had a wonderful time.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable amazing experience
We had a great experience with Nkollo on our private 5 days/ 4nights safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro!
Upon our enquiry, Allan gave us a detailed description, replied quick to our questions and was very flexible, taking our requests into consideration and adjusting the itinerary and accommodations to our needs. It felt really good to have someone trust worthy to communicate with.
Our guide, Vincent, is very experienced, gave us important information about the animals and the upcoming stages of our trip. He was in contact with other guides to find out where something interesting happened and took us to the spots when it was not too crowded, placing the car always in the best position for taking fotos, while also keeping a restpectful distance to the animals and trying not to disturb them. He gave us time to take the fotos we wanted and to observe the animals without rushing from one place to another.
I warmly recommend Nkollo for a personalized trip and a great safari experience.
