35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect South Africa Trip!
We booked a 15 night trip to Cape Town and the Garden Route with Africa Collection and had the most amazing time! Our trip was planned to perfection - flights, chauffeur from the airport, car hire from day two onwards, accommodation and fights home - everything went like clockwork. We would highly recommend Africa Collection.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ketsafaries is very good operator and serious
We have been in Kenya for 10 days and with kenya Expresso about 4 days.
We traveled with them to Amboseli park, tzavo Est and Ovest. we have seen more animals also Lion.
Driver was very gentelman and always available.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome experience with an awesome company!
As part of a broader trip to Tanzania, my companions and I had the opportunity to go on a half-day safari with Tanzania Choice Safaris. In addition to being a world class driver (you want one of those when you're in an unfamiliar place!), Kakasii is also probably the friendliest, kindest person you will ever hope to meet, and a fountain of knowledge. I was amazed by his ability to spot the smallest bird while we were traveling to and once we were inside the park - he could identify it instantly and tell us all about it.
We went to a park that is a bit off the beaten path, since it was en route to our other destination, and we may have been the only vehicle in the park. It truly felt like we were in the wilderness, and not just a tourist destination. It was incredible to be there, surrounded by gorgeous hills and mountains, plants and animals. I was awe struck. I so appreciated Kakasii's patience and expertise as we simply sat and waited for things to happen around us (they did!) or spot something from a distance and somehow get there quickly and without disturbing the animals.
I would definitely do this again, and recommend this to anyone heading to East Africa!
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari kenia Tanzania
Last august we had been in a safari tour with african companyi the experience was amaizing, the organitzation was excelent the hotels and the cars fantastic.WE had such a really good time. We where 9 people from barcelona our guide was abel and it was fantastic really good very kind and polight.
The travel was excelent, if we decided to make a safari again for shore we will do it with blessed.
Experience level: over 5 safaris
Not great, but dealt with problems well
Let's start by saying the Ngorogoro Crater and Serengeti were both amazing. The standard of the food was excellent.
However, this trip could definitely have been done in 3 days not 4, particularly as we had one 'rest' day at a campsite with nothing much happening. At $135 per day, that's an expensive rest.
Also the tents provided by the affiliate were entirely unsuitable for camping at the top of the crater. Thin plastic poles, one of which broke, flimsy plastic covering, no guy ropes. the crater top is cold, wet windy and you need the proper safari tents that most other operators provided. All my stuff got wet and i hardly slept.
Upon return at Arusha, Bestday listened to my complaint and took it on board. They promised not to use that affiliate again and paid for my hostel that night, so i felt they dealt with it well.
QA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenya ,Tanzania safari
12 Days Kenya and Tanzania. Awesome planning.
We chose the 12 Day Kenya Tanzania Cradle of Mankind Safari and cannot commend this company highly enough. Steve, Haron, Shafi(Tanzania) and Amy (Nairobi) really went out of their way to make our honeymoon Safari memorable. The organization was flawless,
We really got top level service and real value for money.
Evans and Shafi were our articulate and knowledgeable safari guides for (Kenya and Tanzania). We stayed at the Oltukai Lodge in Amboseli .
Our room had INCREDIBLE view of the Kilimanjaro.
We traveled to the Ngorongoro and stayed at Serena Lodge,Kati kati Serengeti, Mbalageti Camp ,Serena Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru(Lion Hill again great food and welcome). The lodges and camps that we stayed at were great from the point of view,Location, game availability and food.
In Maasai Mara we stayed at Mara Serena which was a touch of luxury and well worth the extra. We then moved on to Entim Camp which again was luxury. This is a new camp and although based outside the park was a treat given the personal service we received (as only 2 of 4 people staying) and the enormous tent that we stayed in, completing new, safe and good to be in what was a genuine Masai community (owned and run by Kenyans). Africa Remote Safaris arranged every detail of the trip and did so for a price that was better than any other firm and the same price as reputable UK firms were offering for road trips in a far lesser standard of accommodation.
Steve was exceptional: well informed and welcoming throughout. This firm could not have been better in any way and can be thoroughly recommended. Finally we'd like to promote the fact that by booking and trusting local based firms such as this you are investing in a wonderful country that needs such trust and investment. You really can't lose as it gives you exposure to Local people, you are investing directly in the country and the level of service is undoubtedly better and cheaper than that offered by tour companies. If you're thinking of 'going safe' and booking with an international tour company please have a think and decide to trust our review and you won't regret it!
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very old jeep
Jeep very slow, very old (20 years), that did not work well (the engine would not start). It 'a shame to have a ruined a trip so nice.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Mana Magic
Mana Poolsis is one of the most interesting and wonderful reserves in Southern Africa. I have now been 3 times and each time has been magical in it own way. Mana Pools is not easy to get too, it is a 4 hour drive from Harare, if you have to take everything you need with you and unless you are staying in private camp the accommodation is basic, but adequate. However all these things add to the charm on Mana. It is also one of the few reserves you are able to walk around without a guide. This is an amazing experience, if you feel up to doing this and are careful. To me it is not only one of the best reservesit is my favourite place in the world!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
This holiday was the best experience we've ever had and we have certainly travelled a great deal.
Firstly John and Hilary talked with us extensively to learn our personalities,then designed a trip to make the perfect match, regardless of their own preferences.
They were constantly in touch during and after the planning, resulting in smooth trouble free travelling throughout our entire trip.
Our safaris at four diversified locations were as different as they were amazing.Each time we thought the next one can't be as exciting as this one. We were wrong! Thank you Destinations Africa.
SG
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent safaris experience with Raylenne
The safari tour was beyond our expectations. We had very good game viewings. Lodgings, food and guide were excellent.