50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They put together an excellent safari at a greatly reduced price than we found with others
I contacted a number of local travel agents to see about booking a safari that my family of 5 had in mind. Tatenda and Jonathan from African Fairytales designed the safari we had in mind at about a quarter of the price of other offers we received from other travel agents. Tatenda and Jonathan were able to do this by working with local lodges that were friendly clean and comfortable vs staying at larger more expensive lodges. Even though African Fairytale Tours is based in Victoria Falls Zimbabwe, they were able to coordinate our arrival in Zambia, with a Zambia driver, and our four day/five night safari at three lodges in Botswana. All the drivers were on time and friendly. The lodges provided great meals. And the game drives were amazing. We saw lions, elephants, giraffes, and much more wildlife, except unfortunately leopards. The coordination needed to insure everything went smoothly moving from each operator and lodge worked without a hitch. We then spent two days on the Zambian side and two days on the Zimbabwe side of the falls and each time we went through the border our guide was waiting and helped with the process so the transfers went smoothly (well at least as smooth as possible going through African borders). I can't express enough about how well the booking process went, the coordination of the whole safari and the friendly service that was provided.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive
Silas, the tour operator, was incredibly responsive and helpful, answering all my questions. The package itself was decent. I was recommended to Safari Updates by one my colleagues who used their services twice.
I visited the Maasai Mara with low expectations, hoping to see the Big Five. I must say, I was quite fortunate.
The Jambo Mara Lodge was lovely. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the food was good. Chef Jacob was attentive and personable. However, there are no air-conditioned rooms at Jambo Mara, so afternoons in the room were quite hot and uncomfortable. Evenings and nights were cooler, so a fan was sufficient. The rooms also lack Wi-Fi, which felt a bit isolating since it’s only available in the reception area.
Now, a word or two about my safari guide, Peter. As a Maasai born and raised there, he’s incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife and the animals. Being a curious person, I had a million questions for him about Maasai culture, animals, and the wild, and he patiently answered them all. You won’t be disappointed with Peter as your guide. He kept checking on me throughout the safari to ensure I was comfortable. I opted for a private tour, and I’m glad I did. I felt safe and relaxed. Highly recommend Peter!
CN
Small Company, Big Hearts — Great Value for Budget Travellers!
What a feast!
From baby zebras nursing and herds drinking by the river to giraffes feeding in the trees, and hyenas and vultures enjoying their meals — we witnessed the circle of life right before our eyes. Every turn of the road brought another surprise!
Serengeti Unforgettable Safaris is a small company, but the people working there have big hearts. Everyone we met was friendly, responsible and genuinely dedicated to making our trip enjoyable.
To be fair, the vehicles and equipment could use some improvement. We even experienced a minor incident with our vehicle during the trip. However, what impressed us most was how the team handled it. From the office manager and staff to our guide, everyone took responsibility and did their best to resolve the situation. Things don’t always go perfectly, but how people respond when something goes wrong says a lot about a company.
A special thanks to our guide! He was incredibly responsible, knowledgeable about wildlife and always willing to share interesting facts about the animals and their behaviour. His English was so fluent that, as a non-native speaker, I sometimes felt like I was attending an English class rather than going on a safari — in the best possible way! And he had a great sense of humour, which made the long drives much more enjoyable.
Of course, this is not a luxury safari company, but considering the very affordable price we paid, we completely understand. The facilities may be basic, but the service and dedication of the staff are anything but.
For anyone planning an African safari on a budget, I would definitely recommend this company. You may not get the fanciest vehicle, but you’ll meet genuinely good people who care about your experience.
What made this journey so special was watching wildlife simply living its everyday life. No scripts, no schedules, just nature unfolding right before our eyes.
The Serengeti reminded us that life is everywhere, and every moment tells a different story.
I sincerely hope this small company continues to grow, improve its equipment and become even more successful in the future. They truly deserve it!
Small company, big hearts, and memories that will last a lifetime!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
amazing
caleb is a good guide with expertise, and jungleroam is experienced to get priced hotel , lucky to choose them, kenya is amazing
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
One of the best tour companies I have ever used
Nofy Travel and Tours is one of the best tour companies, local or international, I have used in all my years of world travel. From the beginning of planning for this trip to the end of our time there, everything was done with care and put us, the travelers, first. From Philedine, the owner of the company, to her staff and the guides we used, we were treated with the utmost consideration and all changes that were needed were provided for quickly and without question. As an example, when we were spending long hours driving in the south over some of the worst roads I've ever seen, the office immediately made changes to our itinerary so we could spend more time enjoying the places we were staying and less time in a car. They truly put the customer first in all things. For a 3 week trip, the price was more than reasonable and the so-called mid-range accommodations we had were more than adequate and some of them were first-class hotels/lodges in stunning locations. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there, saw and learned a lot and were treated like honored guests. Nosy means dream in the Malagasy language and this company will fulfill yours if you use them to visit Madagascar.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommend amazing memories
Amazing memories was great to work with. Brian was always quick to respond and very helpful organizing our travel. Antony provided a great safari experience.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Planning with Wild Wings was so uncomplicated!
What an amazing trip. From the outset, we had clear communication with Clare, our agent at Wild Wings. We were given clear expectations of what was included in our 4 day safari to Kruger. We were picked up at the airport in Nelspruit and saw our first wild life before we had even exited the parking area, Simon, our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and always seemed to be the first to arrive at any given sighting. The accommodations in Skukuza were rustic but clean and comfortable. The meals provided were tasty, nutritious and filling. We felt that the entire experience was great value for what it cost and we would definitely recommend Wild Wings to anyone wanting a well planned and well executed safari trip..
AR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond Expectations..
Thank you for the amazing Kenya and Tanzania safari. Our dreams were accomplished. We'll visit Chemka Springs again.
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great!
The safari was great! We went to the Maasai Mara Park in a comfortable car with an experienced driver! We saw a lot of animals, especially zebras, buffaloes, giraffes, and gazelles! There were fewer lions and cheetahs, but we still saw them! We spent the night in a comfortable campsite with breakfast! In the evening, we went to a Maasai village! On the last day of the excursion, we went to the city of Nakuru and Lake Nakuru, where we also went on a safari... We saw the same animals, plus flamingos! We really enjoyed the tour, we recommend it to everyone!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sunworld Kenyan Safari Masterpiece!
Our Kenyan safari trip with Sunworld was an outstanding and very memorable experience! The safari covered a large portion of Kenya and Sunworld coordinated every step of the way. We visited Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Samburu Game Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasi Mara Game Reserve, Lak Naivasha and Amboseli National Park over a 12 day schedule.
All the accommodations were first rate. The tents/rooms were clean and comfortable. The culinary fare provided us with lots of options and, with a few exceptions, was very delicious. We were particularly impressed with the local Kenyan delicacies that were prepared for us. The staff at all six locations were very attentive to our needs. The managers of the three Soroi properties, Bernard (Samburu), Joseph (Mara Bush) and Daniel (Amboseli) went all out to make our visits memorable. I particularly enjoyed their staff helping me improve my Swahili and Maasai language skills!
We really appreciated the opportunity to enjoy the food and accommodations immersed within the wildlife’s habitat! Whether it was an elephant strolling by our room in Samburu, hippos scratching themselves on our tents in Maasai Mara, or zebras and giraffes hanging out with us at Lake Naivasha, we were right in the middle and loving every minute of it!
Accommodations and food were important, but what really made this trip a success was our guide, Robert Mulandi. Robert was wonderful! Robert’s knowledge on a wide variety of topics and the ease at which he helped us understand was so considerate and conversational. He also has a wonderful wit and demeanor that immediately made us feel comfortable. Robert went to great lengths to make sure we had a chance to experience all of Kenya’s riches! By the end of the twelve days, it felt more like we were saying goodbye to a good friend than a safari guide!
All in all, the trip was incredible and I have already started to recommend the experience with Sunworld to all my friends, family, and acquaintances.