65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptionally planned, robust and thrilling experience
This was my and my wife's first southern African experience and it far exceeded our expectations. Our Discover Africa coordinator, Cayleigh, was an effective listener in planning our 3-week expedition and easily accommodated any changes that we requested. Cayleigh was responsive and easily accessible through various communication methods. The safari experience itself was, at times, simply jaw-dropping in seeing the megafauna, birds, insects, and reptiles. We experienced seeing more than 55 different animals and over 100 birds. We traveled by land, water and air. Seeing the big 5 was truly special!! Our accommodations met or exceeded all that we could hope for, including more food than we could consume! Our guides were very knowledgeable and engaging. A truly special and life-enriching experience, one of my two "bucket list" excursions. I highly recommend engaging Discover Africa for your safari planning needs. Thanks so much Cayleigh!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, Communicative, Flexible
An affordable yet high-quality experience. Our tour guide / driver was wonderful, the accommodations were good and we certainly enjoyed seeing all the animals! We appreciated the flexibility when we added extra days before & after, and when we wanted to add an additional stop to our package.
KR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Peferct operator for a perfect place on the Earth
Going to Kilimanjaro had been my dream for many years, thus having a great amount of expectation. The spirit of kilimanjaro team and guide Rama together met my expectation fully, and made the trip memorable and successfull at the same time.
From the beginning, they answered my inquries with such details, got me ready for the adventure. It would have not been possible for me to reach the top without their support and help. Food was enough and good, my tent was always ready in advance, equipments were adequate.
Rama was such an experienced guide who knew know to deal the difficult situation, and tried to communicated with me as often as possible to ensure I was doing alright. We had good conversations along the way!
I am so thankful for their making my trip worthwhile, and definately recommand them.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
excellent!
We had excellent and professional service from Benson Safaris. Our driver and guide made sure we had everything possible to facilitate our stay throughout the trip. Even when we had some travel hiccups at the end of our trip (NOT Benson's fault), the company worked with us directly to develop alternative plans - always keeping our safety and enjoyment first.
Our trip was spectacular from start to finish. The accommodations were beautiful and truly more luxurious than I could have expected. The daily visits in the incredible parks were filled with animals and finding and spotting interesting creatures was a special talent of our guide, Zablon. We always felt very well taken care of. The overall experience was a fantastic one - highly recommend this tour and Benson's Safaris for your next trip!
FI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Value for money
8D/7N safari + SGR train tickets to Mombasa. Communication with Franklin was very swift but a bit lacking with final confirmations (like that third was to be paid in cash). I was surprised when transferred/sold to another company, is this tour operator or travel agency? The other company however was excellent so no complaints there.
In the end everything went well except a small detour that I asked and was accepted, then later revoked with a bit shady "official letter" and in hindsight I can't see how it would have fitted in our program. Simple apology when plans changed would've sufficed since this was a budget trip.
Thank you for a memorable safari!
HK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The travel agency arranged a driver, and the tour guide was very attentive.
The biggest takeaways from this trip were from three people: the driver and the two tour guides. Their meticulous explanations and attentive care throughout the journey made it hard for us to leave this country. We would like to express our sincere gratitude once again to the travel agency for their arrangements.
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lovely 4 day safari with Simon!
Went on a 4 day safari with mountain warriors. Professional from start to end and the best guide ever (Simon) who took us to all the right spots :) Communication was on point from start to finish and felt safe and taken care of each step of the way. 10/10
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My guide Joseph deserves all the credit!
I booked a six-day safari tour in Kenya at the last minute after I unexpectedly found myself there and decided I couldn’t miss the chance to see the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara. I hadn’t planned the tour in advance, and it ended up being a private safari with just me as the sole passenger.
The experience exceeded all expectations, all because of Joseph. Safety was my top priority, and clearly is Joseph’s throughout the entire trip. I don’t take this lightly—every day, Joseph made professional, sound judgments and thoughtful decisions to ensure that the journey was completed safely. I am fully aware that the reason I was able to complete this trip smoothly and safely was due to his constant vigilance and experience.
Beyond safety, Joseph went out of his way to create an exceptional fun experience. He was deeply committed to making sure I had the best possible wildlife sightings, took the time to explore local culture, and made every day engaging and meaningful. Our countless interesting conversations added a personal and memorable dimension to the journey.
Traveling alone on a private safari could have felt isolating, but instead it felt enriching, well-guided, and completely secure. I am truly grateful for the experience and would highly recommend Joseph to anyone considering a safari in Kenya—especially solo travelers who value safety, professionalism, and an authentic, unforgettable experience.
BE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing adventure through Uganda thanks to Pearl Afric
We booked a 14-days round trip through Uganda with Pearl Afric. Everything was perfectly organised by them. Our guide Abdul was a highly professional driver and, above all, a brilliant guide. Nothing was too much trouble for him when it came to meeting our wishes. We visited amongst other places Kidepo NP, Murchinson Falls NP, Queen Elizabeth NP, Kibale Forest with the chimpansees, Bwindi NP with the gorillas and we had the chance to see a great variety of wildlife including 4 rhinos.Uganda is a beautiful country with very friendly people.
Thank you, Pearl Afric, and a very special thank you to Abdul, for this amazing adventure! Highly and warmly recommended!!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
One Life Time Experinace
We had fabulous 13 days bird waching tour with Vowland Ethiopia tour in awash national park, Bale Mountain and simein it was amazing. All staff and team made our journey unforgettable. We rally thankful Abraham who organized this trip and made our bird watching Photographer tour become true. We recommended Abraham and his company