IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip and good value
Communication was good overall. Was surprised when a Western Union transfer was requested for the deposit as this is not for business purposes so wasn't comfortable with that. The tour itself was great with everything running smoothly. The Safari was great. Leonard our driver was very good. Just one small thing at the end where he could have listened better to where we had to get dropped off but overall thanks for a great time.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent value for money, great experience
We booked a 6-day safari with Karibu Safaris in Kenya and had a wonderful time. Given that this is really a budget tour, the accomodation we had was really good, and Always very close to the gate. Food was OK too. The van we were in was standard- I think that 80% of the safari vehicles driving around the Maasai Mara looked exactly like ours. If you have the time, I would greatly recommend going for the 6-day option since the variety between the parks was astonishing and each park has a certain 'specialty' of wildlife.
Robert was a great organiser, whenever we had a question or issue he would respond right away and help us to the best of his ability.
All in all, highly recommended!
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good to Excellent
We booked a tour through Kenya and Uganda with Seven by Far. The service was excellent, that accounts for the tour in Kenya (Rafting on Tana River, Aberdare national reserve, Sweetwater, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha) as well as for the partner company in Uganda (Kibale, Bwindi). E-Mail communication with Sylvester was fast and reliable. They could provide some additional tips regarding trip planning, however they were very flexible in changes in the program. Also enough flexibility to adapt short term. However, we didn’t want too much driving in one day. As it turned out, Uganda was a lot of driving involved (especially the border crossing via car just took a very long time). We probably would change that for next time and book a flight for the transfer. Approx. driving hours in the program would have helped to change that in advance (flights should be booked in advance as the prices tend to increase for last minute tickets). The pre-payment of the full tour in advance via bank transfer with a tour operator in Africa made us suspicious at the beginning, however, no reason to worry, all promised included services were booked and the value for the tour was in our opinion very good. Also choice of accomodation was very good. The safaris were also great and the minivan with pop roof in Kenya absolutely perfect (car in good conditions and very good new tyres as well). Nicholas was our guide, he had wide knowledge of wildlife, spotted the animals very fast and also was patient when we wanted to stay a little longer at a certain spot. As I already mentioned our guide also was very flexible in program changes. We for example visited spontaneously a cheese factory company and Nicholas made it happen that we had a private tour.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
safari with homestay
On our safari we also did a homestay, which was a great culturale experience. We saw the beautiful country, learned so much about the Kenyan Culture. We had three homecooked meals a day, by our great cook Sammy. The best thing to do on a visit in a country is a homestay, to learn about the people, the culture and the food. Kikwetu makes that possible. I would advise anybody to book with Kikwetu.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our dream trip going on Safari became a reality
We have just returned from our 8 day trip on safari in South Africa. Africa has always been on our wishlist. South Africa offered a variety of what we wanted, and we signed up for a Go Touch Down tour in 2015 and traveled Sept 2016. My wife wanted the other tour they offered, the city one, in cape town, but I was not going to go to Africa and not see wildlife. Safari offerd a sample of everything, so we settled for that. We stayed at 3 properties, Dukeld Estate, Seasons Spa, and Humala lodge. We arrived a day early on the Tuesday and stayed a night at Seasons before the tour kicked off the next day. The spa helped to recover from the 15 hr flight. Overall the guides 9/10, the value of the tour 9/10, the properties 8/10, Humala gets a 9/10, the activities 8/10, the staff service at the lodges 9/10, the friendliness 9/10, and the food - well that gets a 10/10. Braaai is my new favorite word. It is a barbecue but S. African style. It is to die for. Only negative was the excursion at a very dry Kruger park, as this SA reserve has been experiencing a drought.
The trip and flights (economy) cost us 10K. We would recommend this tour and company. Overall I give them 4.5 stars
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip with the complete big 5
Last september we have visited Tanzania and had a great time together with our guide Bobby and cook. Bobby picked us up from the shuttle bus stop in Arusha and did bring us to our hotel and showed us a great dinner place.
During our safari we went to Lake Natron, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
We have seen the complete big 5, had great stays at the campsites and fantastic food thanks to our great cook.
In the beginning we had some problems with the car but they fixed everything and we could continue our trip.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing game viewing
Did a 3 night, 4 day safari in October and loved it. I signed up to it on my own, and there was just one other person on the trip so it was a very private and personal experience. We did the basic camping safari. Tents are provided and put up for you prior to you arriving at the campsite. You have 2 members of staff - a chef and a guide. Guide is brilliant at spotting wildlife and very knowledgeable. Chef really impressed me with the food. There was always an abundance of it so you never go hungry.
We were originally due to go to Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorogoro but at the last minute our guide changed from Lake Manyara to Tarangire as he'd heard that the wildlife wasn't very good in Lake Manyara for a few days prior - so they always try to take you to the best places. When in the parks, the guides all speak to each other so you have a higher chance of viewing wildlife.
In the Serengeti & Ngorogoro crater, the campsites are really wild. Often, lions and other wildlife walk through the campsites. I found this very scary when sleeping in the tent!
Saw incredible things, the only thing we didn't spot was the black rhino but they are very rare. Managed to see a cheetah really close up which was probably the highlight. An abundance of elephants and giraffes. Lions eating a zebra and fighting. Plenty of wildebeest. Everything was incredible.
Also, Richard (who runs the company) will really look after you. Even while not on safari, he set up a good hotel the nights either side, and helped me get into Arusha town by taxi and showed me how to get back. He will help you with any questions at all.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome experience!
My mother and I booked with Wildlife Safaris for a 4 day tour through Kruger. We had a great time and especially loved our guide Hoppy. Accomodation was good. Food at the included restaurants was very good. The group size of four people was perfect and our guide was obliging to stop for us whenever we wished to take a photo. Cons were that we thought the first day of driving through the mountains to get to Kruger was very long and overrated . The safari vehicle was good but would have liked some blankets and or wind protection supplied as we were freezing in the wind.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip
The trip was great - the Flash team met us at the hotel when we arrived, and gave us a quick debrief of what to expect over the next few days. They were really friendly and communicative. Everything was well organized, we didn't run into any issues.
KW
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour with helpful guides. Little bit of down time, but they made up for it in hospitality.
I knew what to expect; however, because another group showed up at noon and left early my tour was shortened. However, my tour guide was fantastic and did all he could to accommodate me and the group.