35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It doesn't get wilder than this.
Being mostly bushland, it isn't easy to spot the cats in Meru National Park. There are however lots of grazers like the rare gerenuk, zebra, giraffe, buffalo, antelopes, hundreds of bird species from grouses to fiscals to hornbills, baboons and elephants. Temperatures are usually high during the day and it isn't rare for the Mercury to hit 30 Celsius. Roads are gravelled and well marked so it's easy to navigate using GPS or traditional map. I stayed at Bwatherongi Campsite which had clean public showers and toilets as well as a pool.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Aberdare National Park by NSStone
A beautiful area but harder to spot some wildlife as the jungle is dense
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was fun and I felt that I could relax because things were taken care of.
It was a very nice experience with only good surprises. The place was beautiful and the guide was very good, fun, and knew a lot. I would do it again and recommend it to others.
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good and enjoyable one-day safari in Pilanseberg
Very good operator - I was able to organize my one-day safari for Saturday and started only after 2pm on Friday and used e-mail only. Operator called me in the hotel to confirm and check whether I've received all information. They picked me up from hotel, driver was very informative. Safari itself was very good as we were able to spot 4 of big 5. One drawback is that the one-day safari the game drive itself is a bit too late - I was lucky enough that we started one hour earlier than regular tour, otherwise at the end it would be a bit too dark. Overall I can only recommend the Go Safari.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good accommodations, good wildlife, good people.
I went on a three day Maasai Mara safari. For the price, I thought it was a great experience. About $330 dollars for transportation, accommodation, meals, and the guide. A few minor problems here and there with the vehicle and getting nickel-and-dimed for water. You stay in these cute little tents with private bathrooms, community meals in the morning and evening with a packed lunch on Saturday. I went alone and happened to get a pretty good group in my vehicle. Make sure you ask for extra time on Friday and Sunday in the park. If your group is willing, you can get up early and get a few extra hours. We had one passenger who was complaining, but honestly, a lot of people spent more than $300 per DAY for safari in this area. Definitely a steal for students, budget travelers, or anyone who doesn't need a luxury lodge.
Easter with Gorillas
Wonderful gorilla tour. Well organized and time well spent over the Easter weeekend.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice safari with cool staff
The safari was a very nice experience.
We were lucky to be only 4 people in each safarijeep (there was capacity for 7 people), but they would like to have the cars full so they get more money.
Everything was planned and we could even borrow tents, sleeping bags and so for free.
The chef was good but some days we didn't get breakfast, so we had nothing to eat from 6 am to 12 am where he served brunch (but it felt more like lunch).
It's a shame that they care so much for money, because the company is characterized by that.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An unforgettable trip with loads of fun
Let me come straight to the point: I had a wonderful trip and enjoyed every minute of it! I loved the scenery and the wildlife and I loved life unfolding itself in the villages and small towns.
Even though - and, yes, I do have some reservations - we found that the programme was a bit too full, especially at the beginning of our safari. Here we were, pale Europeans, trying to forget about having to watch the time from morning till night - and what did we have to do?? Live by the clock - from morning till night!!!
Another criticism I would like to get off my chest is the fact that the trip was rather expensive. Just to give you one example of where we did not receive value for money is the packed lunches we got from the lodges which were way too expensive.
But - as I said before - I loved the trip, not least because of the great company I had in our car with our competent, kind and knowledgeable guide and driver, Michael, who took those long, exhausting days on the roads in his stride and made sure we arrived safe and sound. Thank you!
DK
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I had a great safari. The guides were very kind and had a big knowledge about the animals.
It was my first safari, so I didn't really have any expectations, so for me everything was new and exciting. The guides was good at English so they were easy to communicate with, and the were very focused on our (the clients) wishes and our wellbeing. So, I had a great safari were I saw all the animals I dreamed of seeing.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very welcoming and helpful.
Clive Murray assisted me with my booking and was very helpful. I am happy with the deal I received as my stay was enjoyable and worth the money I spend. The only thing that went wrong was when we arrived at Bongani Mountain lodge there was no shuttle to pick us up to take us to the lodge. We were informed that pick ups were at 12:00, 13:00 and 15:00. We arrived at 14:50 to be told we were suppose to advise Bongani mountain lodge what time we would arrive so they can organize the pick up. This was not told to me so we ended up waiting about 40 minutes for the transfer to come and collect us. Other than that everything went well.