65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful, thorough, responsive, professional, and easy to deal with.
My wife and I visited Amboselli Park in Kenya a couple of weeks ago, months after we started planning our dream trip.
We began working with Mercy at Kichaka, and she created a wonderful itinerary, five days and four nights, which was a perfect timeframe for us.
Our flight arrived in Nairobi on Tuesday night, and we were transported from the airport to the Crowne Plaza, where we had a wonderful dinner and good night’s sleep.
Our guide, David, picked us up the next morning at 7 am for the four hour drive to Amboselli. David was our guide the entire trip, and he was a wonder of information and congeniality.
We stayed at Serena Lodge, within the park, for four nights, and had five days of drives to see all of the animals we came for.
Serena Lodge is a beautiful facility, and our package included all meals there, mostly buffet style. The food was excellent, and our room was lovely.
On our last day David drove us back into Nairobi, and we spend 6 hours in a day use room at the Argyle Park Hotel, a beautiful five star facility. We were able to take long naps and showers before our flight back to the states.
Every aspect of the trip, except the flights, was planned and coordinated by Mercy and the Kichaka team. Things all went off without a hitch, and communication was always good.
We would highly recommend Kichaka to anyone planning an African adventure.
EG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Saddam always put us in the best shooting position to take the best pictures.His company is very fun
It was easy to communicate with their tour consultant (Maurine) to settle on the trip. The facilities they booked with their partners/vendors were quite nice and of good quality. Payments were smoothly executed, whether online or on premises
Overall value for money is excellent
GT
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
My dream safari
For years I was dreaming of this trip and African Big cats made it possible beyond our imagination. The detail oriented in all our Hotels, our tours was incredible. William help es us arranging everything for months and then Naomi was in change of the operations. Our guide Claus has over 20 years in experience and that made a huge difference. He Payed attention to all our requests and small details ma king this trip more special. I would recomend it to anyone with my eyes closed.
GT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Personalized Excellence
My mom’s dream trip was a Safari and we had no idea who could help us. Through some friends we got in touch with this amazing company and started communicating with William since February. We had so may questions regarding itinerary, places to visit, lodges etc and he was amazing in answering with detail and patience all of them. He made sure we got the best out of our time and budget. It felt custome made for us since day one. We asked for a tour in spanish and got Claus as our guide for all the trip. He was extremely helpful, took care of every single detail and made sure all our expectations were met. The company made us feel listened to and safe in every possible way and they had so much attention to detail it was amazing. We would definitely travel again with African Big Cats Safari.
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything we booked, delivered, and then some.
My family and I just finished a 7-day private safari with Meektrails covering Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara, and I’m extremely satisfied with how it all went.
Communication before the trip was excellent. Victor was responsive and answered every question directly, and they were happy to customize parts of the trip for us. From a smooth pickup onward, everything ran as described: we had the Land Cruiser we booked, and the full safari days were truly full days.
It turned out even better than we imagined, largely thanks to our guide, Anthony M. He combines natural instincts for wildlife with a great network among the other guides, and he was relentless about making sure our group got everything we came for. Several times he went above and beyond to get us the best photos and make sure we didn’t miss any of the animals. On our final day in the Mara we still hadn’t seen a leopard, the last of the Big Five, and he would not stop until he found one. I was also amazed by how well known and liked he was everywhere we went.
Our favorite stop was Ziwa Bush Lodge in Nakuru, and we love the connection between Meektrails and the lodge. While there, we chose to visit the orphanage the lodge supports, and it had a significant impact on all of us. We went to Kenya for the animals, but in the end it was the human connections that made the trip.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible experience with Friendly Tour Guide Madagascar!
I visited Madagascar in September and had the most amazing 16 days with this company.
Everything was simple and straightforward, from communication before arriving, through to meeting the various guides, going on tours and airport drop-off. They were flexible and accommodating to my requests, even last minute changes were possible without any real issues.
I was fortunate enough to travel for most of my trip with Tony who runs the company - he always looked after me and kept me entertained with his stories! Meeting him was one of the trip highlights in itself!
Special mention also to driver Lova who is a fantastic, reliable person with an infectious laugh!!
Overall I highly recommend booking a trip with Friendly Tour Guide Madagascar - you will be in great hands!
Thanks once again Tony and co!
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
commitment and care for their clients
I found the agency online and was pleasantly surprised by the level of service and attention I received from our very first interaction. We were on our honeymoon, and they took care of every single detail with such love and care; we were truly blown away, and the experience far exceeded our expectations. Our guide, Said, also made a real difference with his attentiveness and his deep knowledge of the places we visited. I would recommend them without a second thought, and I hope to return soon!
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a wonderful trip, and everything was very well organized
Everything was great from the very beginning, starting with planning our itinerary (a big thank you to Winnie for her patience and help in putting together the perfect tour!). And, of course, our guide and driver, John, was absolutely wonderful! He was friendly, professional, well-organized, and always made sure we had the best possible experience. We were lucky enough to see not only the Big Five but also many other amazing animals in the area. The entire trip was an unforgettable experience, and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to discover Kenya. Highly recommended!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I am more than satisfied with Kwesa Tours and their services during my trip to Kilimanjaro!
I am more than satisfied with Kwesa Tours and their services during my trip to Kilimanjaro! I wholeheartedly recommend them. You will not be disappointed!
From our very first meeting, everyone was so kind and friendly, making me feel as though we had known each other for years.
They picked me up from the airport without any problems and took me to their cosy hotel in Moshi (Kilibase Hotel), where I was able to get plenty of rest both before and after the climb.
I originally chose the Marangu Route, but after discussing my preferences with them, they happily changed it to the Machame Route at no extra cost. This route suited my expectations much better, and I am truly grateful to them for being so accommodating.
The entire trek went smoothly, and I was amazed by the breathtaking scenery, which changed constantly along the way — from lush rainforest to a rocky landscape with almost no vegetation. We often joked and laughed together, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable.
The food prepared by our cook was absolutely delicious! They even prepared separate gluten-free meals for me, which I greatly appreciated.
The porters did an incredible job carrying our heavy backpacks, tents, food, and all the other equipment. Somehow, they always managed to get ahead of us, set up the tents, and prepare our meals before we arrived at camp. It was truly amazing to watch them move so effortlessly with heavy loads on their heads and see how quickly they progressed to make sure everything was ready for us on time.
And, of course, a huge thank you to my personal guide, Bryson, who helped me through the most challenging steps of the climb and supported me all the way to the summit before sunrise. It was an absolutely unforgettable experience to witness that beautiful sunrise above the clouds at such an altitude.
On our way down, we laughed so much and had wonderful conversations, just like old friends.
Once again, a heartfelt thank you to Kwesa Tours for helping me fulfil a dream that began 16 years ago, when I first saw Kilimanjaro.
VC
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautifully planned and executed adventure
Theresia planned a wonderful 23 day adventure based on what we told her we were interested in. She booked our hotels and they were comfortable. Our driver Rivo was a wonderful driver in difficult conditions (lots of off road and terrible roads) and always felt safe. Erik our guide was knowledgeable and went out of his way to make sure everything went smoothly. Both were fun and easy to be with. I feel the cost was a good value.