20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
fantastic
I recommend these company to any one planning to tour. you guys made my labor day unforgettable. what an amazing experience. i have been to parks several times with my fiance but your package of group tours rekindled my local tourism spirits. the extra surprise activities that enhanced our team buildings just won my heart. importantly, the real-time communications you guys have made the whole planning process easy. my questions were responded to quickly ( thanks to your customer care). we have such activities every other year and i will pick on you guys any other time, love the energetic young personnel.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An enjoyable child friendly experience
I was very skeptical about sleeping in a "tent" to my surprise, it was very luxurious kitted with all the modern amenities. The outdoor showers were awesome! The food was also prepared to the highest standard, though I wish they also could serve "venison" .
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
all good
All good until i've booked then not that great, it was hard to talk with the operator when i had some question or whanted to make some changes.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Nice african trip
We were happy with the different communications with Kapalongo Expeditions.
Very good service for guide and driver, good choice of lodges, very clean, food was good.
But 4 days was to short to go until the lodge in the north of Serengeti
Nice safari, we see lots of animals,
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A very exciting experience with the mountain gorillas
I really enjoyed the tour through these two magnificent countries (Uganda & Rwanda) and in line with my personal expectation. Service was very good and the safari was very satisfying although I have not been lucky enough to see lions climb trees. It will be for another time ...
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolute Holiday Safaris do know their territory, and their birds and animals.
It was a pleasure to do the safari with Asolute Holiday Safaris.
The booking of the hotels took some back and forth-ing and while responses were very prompt it did require constant input from us. We were fortunate to know friends who had been on a safari before and could guide us.
The vehicle was slight disappointing. We expected much better for the price considering the fact that we had booked the high end luxury tour. The guide was loud but good natured, and once we understood each other the holiday was good.
The biggest negative however, was being told how much to tip (which was exorbitant, by every standard), and not on the basis of the overall experience. We gave what we felt was very fair, even generous, but the guide's annoyance at this was not at all pleasant. Sadly it was not a happy end to a good safari.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and very knowledgable guide
Apart from being one hour late for pick up at hotel, it was a marvelous experience. We were well looked after.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best deal ever!
I was a bit skeptical at first about traveling with an agency I had never used before but from the moment I landed in Kenya, I knew I had made the right choice. Everything went super smoothly and I felt a bit nostalgic leaving a week later. I was meant to write this just after my trip but work happened! Thank you, Travel for Change. I hope to use your services again soon.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Restful breakaway
We enjoyed the stay at Nkambeni Tented Lodge, the outside showers are amazing. The GPS coordinates on google maps are incorrect so we end up asking surrounding people for guidance.
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good safari experience
The safari was arranged in a group of about 8 people. Everything important worked fine. The driver/host was adequately on top of things and knew the masai mara area and wildlife well. There were smaller issues like we had to do some negotiations to get our waters and some hassle around they drives (expected in africa, though). I would really recommend this operator taken, of course, that this is a budget safari.
Recommendations:
- Surprise, surprise 1 litre of water is not enough per day -> buy some of your own
- The food is provided but sometimes the gaps between are quite long -> if you get hungry easily take for example protein bars with you.
- If you do participate the visit to masai village, prepare for an interesting evening but also some quite manipulative selling situations.