20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
The Nairobi national park safari tour was such a great experience! Erick was a very knowledgeable guide and looked after us. The tour was great value for money!
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mdee was an extremely fun, relaxed and experienced tour guide.
Mdee was our tour guide and he made the safari extremely enjoyable and he showed his vast experience. We saw everything we came to see up close and personal and Mdee seemed to know where to go for the best viewing. Mdee was also extremely fun and comfortable to be around and he made the safari extremely enjoyable. Would fully recommend to book with qualified tours Tanzania and especially Mdee.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience.
We had an amazing experience on our safari with Qualified Tours Tanzania. Our tour guide Mdee was brilliant, he knew all of the best places to see the animals and he was able to tell us loads of information about them. He provided us with anything we needed and we also had a lot of laughs with him. I would highly recommend Qualified Tours Tanzania and Mdee as a tour guide.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant with great character
Our tour operator was Mdee would was excellent. He gave loads of information and never rushed anything. He always knew the correct and best positions on the safari and was always good fun. Would highly recommend!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip of a lifetime, all thanks to Early Kingfisher
Where to start...I had never gone on safari before, and felt quite overwhelmed with the choice on offer from different companies. Early Kingfisher stood out to me because the tour sizes were small, the costs were competitive, it was run by local people, and the reviews raved about Sam's passion for animals. Having completed a tour with them I can say confidently: if you book with them, you won't regret it.
The week was unforgettable, in large part to Sam & his staff. The animal spotting, knowledge I gained from Sam, the quality of the food we ate (3 course dinners every night), camping setup (practically luxurious), and travel arrangements (not a moment of stress during the course of the week). I am so, so glad that I overlooked more established companies in favour of Early Kingfisher, and I cannot recommend this company highly enough for what to me felt like a true safari experience. Some personal highlights are below...
Camping: the camping setup was perfect; spacious tents with a REAL BED, as close to a real (hot) shower/toilet as you'll find in the middle of nowhere, and even a turn down service twice a day (because why not). I haven't stayed in a lodge for a safari, but hearing deafining thunder, lions roaring and hyenas laughing during the night is simply unforgettable. And whilst most people might think camping and safari doesn't mix, I honestly felt no fear the entire week in the camp.
Staff: the staff on our tour were simply wonderful. I felt like I got to witness a group of friends cheerfully go about their jobs every day, and to such a high standard. Joan was our chef, who worked actual magic by preparing every single meal, including our 3 course dinners, each day, with only an open fire to work with. And it truly was delicious food. As I was on a week long tour, there were lots of pack downs to move location, all catered for by the staff, but the process ran like clockwork. And lastly, returning after an evening game drive to a song from the staff, was fantastic.
Game drives: I loved the twice-daily game drives, not just because I saw an abundance of animals, but because we had an awesome, passionate guide in Sam. His knowledge was second-to-none, always ready to answer our questions, but his ability to track animals was so impressive. As another reviewer has noted, many other guides came on the radio regularly to get his opinion, and we regularly found animals that no one else had, enjoying them in peace & quiet until other trucks invariably saw us and rolled in. Every detail was considered, from rugs in the morning when it was seriously cold, to 'Sam's Cafe' opening for business mid morning for a coffee break.
Photography: I went on safari for the photography, and Sam's understanding of light showed his experience not just of animal spotting, but how best to view them. He helped me get photos that I am extremely happy with by perfecting the angle. Our first night saw us spot a male lion with the setting sun right behind him, as just one example.
Learning: honestly, I learned so much from Sam during the week. For one example: over dinner one evening I asked if termites created their mounds from the earth as they dug down. In response we got a 15 minute reply detailing exactly how they function, and how they contributed to the formation of the Okavango delta. I don't think there was one animal or bird the entire week he couldn't identify.
Communication: before the tour, I found Sam to be very communicative over email in the run up to the trip, answering all my questions, and ensuring I had no concerns.
Recommendation: go for at least a week, if not longer, to ensure you're not spending full days travelling between locations. There were long journeys, but even on these, we were treated to seriously good food & animal sightings.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome trip
The safari trip was awesome! Chazz was a great guide, always willing to explain interesting information and driving us to the best spots to see the big 5. We highly recommend him! Best price, best hotels, food and best guide!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic patience and excellent professional
We had a wonderful time with Tekko Tours on our 14-day Kenya safari and Diani beach holiday. Carol was very attentive and patient in arranging our itinerary and answering our questions. Ken was a great driver and guide who drove smoothly and explained a lot about the animals. We saw many interesting and lively animal behaviors. We highly recommend Tekko Tours to other travelers who want to experience East Africa with a professional and friendly team. Thank you Tekko Tours for the holiday of a lifetimeļ¼
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
They are very quick to respond either by message or email. I think the value is adequate for all the activities carried out. the guides are super helpful and attentive
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professionals who understands the assignment. They give
I traveled to Chalbi and Amboseli with Tedwats .The food ,the people and generally the whole experience is one for the BOOKS.They ensured that everyone was comfortable and they delivered 10/10.I look forward to Samburu and South Africa and more safaris with themā¤ļø
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari experience!
My family had a great experience with Savannah Explorers! Email communication and planning was excellent. Our guide, Daniel, was superb. He was extremely knowledgeable and answered all of our questions, plus ensured that we saw so many animals. Accommodation, food and transportation were all good. Overall, a very positive experience. We definitely recommend it and would go again.