CL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!
"Me, my sister and my mum went on a 5 day camping safari with Nomad Explorer tours. The night before, at the gateway lodge, Daudi came to visit us to ensure everything was sorted and at the end, Ali and his brother (our final driver) came to see us to ensure we were happy with everything which was very courteous. During the trip, we had Mandela who was terrific! He was a 10/10 guide. His knowledge is outstanding, a safe driver, and very friendly and genuine. Our cook was Tito and the food was absolutely amazing. He takes a lot of pride in his work, as they all do, and the we all really enjoyed the continental style food. He catered well for 5/6 vegetarians in the group. We had things like pizza, rice, vegetables, salad, potatoes, pancakes, grilled meats were available, spaghetti, and much more. At Twiga lodge, our first and second nights stay, there was a pool which was nice to cool down after a long day as well as a mini supermarket/shop just outside which was good for snacks during the safari tours! At Simba campsite A, there was lots of zebras and buffalo surrounding the site. At the other campsite, in the Serengeti, we had hyenas round us at night too! (In the bushes, but we could hear them). The tents were comfortable, just as you would expect for a tent and a roll mat with a sleeping bag and pillow. Lots of toilet breaks too which was great. Mandela was great at finding us all of the Big 5 and we had the best time. I would absolutely recommend Nomad Explorer Tours. AMAZING."
US
Once in a lifetime experience!
I cannot say enough about how much I loved my experience and our Safari With Us. If you do this, make sure that you do the Panorama route on your way home. Absolutely stunning views and well worth the time. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to explore (8 hours or so). We did the value safari and the accommodations were just as we expected and well worth the price we paid. Only critique would be that food that was included was not the greatest. I would encourage you to bring some snacks along for the journey.
ID
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Astonishing Experience with Nomad Explorer!
My wife and I decided to go to Tanzania after almost 2 years of no travel due to COVID. I had never been on a safari (or even to Africa) before, but my wife had gone on 3 shorter safaris so I was excited for us to do this together. I did a lot of research and found Nomad Explorer to be a top contender. I am Nomad Explorer glad I went with them and while the 5 day, 4 night tour seemed like it might be a lot- each day brought us something new, exciting, and breathtaking.
1) Our Guide- Our guide, Mr. Wilson, was hands down one of the best tour operators I've ever had the pleasure of working with and was definitively a key reason our experience was as amazing as it was. He was knowledgable to no end (wildlife yes of course, but also politics, history, economy, etc). His ability to spot wildlife from near and far then put is in a position to best view it time after time was truly one of the factors that made our trip spectacular. He was beyond patient, we were never an inconvenience to him and he knew how to cater to our needs, wishes, and preferences. Lastly, his laugh, positive spirit, endless energy, and genuinely warm heart could be felt by all we encountered. His Landcruiser was clean, well stocked, and comfortable.
2) The food- Your food at the hotel will of course be reflective of the options you pick, but the lunch served with Nomad Explorer was beyond anything I would have expected for a "picnic lunch". We ate at similar sights as other tour groups and you could see everyone jealous of our 4 course hot meal, served with wine and coffee, on real plates.
3) Overall service- Nomad Explorer was extremely communicative, answered my numerous questions prior to booking, and continued communications up til the time of pick up.
You may see (mostly) the same animals and landscape regardless of the tour operator you go with, but I genuinely think our experience was better than others because we booked with Nomad Explorer. The 5 day, 4 night tour is just enough to spend time in the Serengeti while also seeing another park (we saw Lake Manyara because of the time of year) and the Ngorongoro Crater. We saw 40-50 different species of animals and birds EACH DAY (total of nearly 100 unique species) and literally saw thousands of animal.
It's been 3 months and I still can't stop raving about this to friends and family. Do yourself a favor and book a safari with Nomad Explorer! My wife and I decided to go to Tanzania after almost 2 years of no travel due to COVID. I had never been on a safari (or even to Africa) before, but my wife had gone on 3 shorter safaris so I was excited for us to do this together. I did a lot of research and found Nomad Explorer to be a top contender. I am Nomad Explorer glad I went with them and while the 5 day, 4 night tour seemed like it might be a lot- each day brought us something new, exciting, and breathtaking.
1) Our Guide- Our guide, Mr. Wilson, was hands down one of the best tour operators I've ever had the pleasure of working with and was definitively a key reason our experience was as amazing as it was. He was knowledgeable to no end (wildlife yes of course, but also politics, history, economy, etc). His ability to spot wildlife from near and far then put is in a position to best view it time after time was truly one of the factors that made our trip spectacular. He was beyond patient, we were never an inconvenience to him and he knew how to cater to our needs, wishes, and preferences. Lastly, his laugh, positive spirit, endless energy, and genuinely warm heart could be felt by all we encountered. His Landcruiser was clean, well-stocked, and comfortable.
2) The food- Your food at the hotel will of course be reflective of the options you pick, but the lunch served with Nomad Explorer was beyond anything I would have expected for a "picnic lunch". We ate at similar sights as other tour groups and you could see everyone jealous of our 4-course hot meal, served with wine and coffee, on real plates.
3) Overall service- Nomad Explorer was extremely communicative, answered my numerous questions prior to booking, and continued communications up til the time of pick up.
You may see (mostly) the same animals and landscape regardless of the tour operator you go with, but I genuinely think our experience was better than others because we booked with Nomad Explorer. The 5 day, 4 night tour is just enough to spend time in the Serengeti while also seeing another park (we saw Lake Manyara because of the time of year) and the Ngorongoro Crater. We saw 40-50 different species of animals and birds EACH DAY (total of nearly 100 unique species) and literally saw thousands of animal.
It's been 3 months and I still can't stop raving about this to friends and family. Do yourself a favor and book a safari with Nomad Explorer!!
MX
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience Ngorongoro Crater
It was my second Safari tour in this place, and choosing this company was absolutely much better than last time, so I highly recommend to choose Face of Africa tours.
Service was great, amazing views and very friendly staff.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!!
If you’re considering going on Safari in Uganda, don’t hesitate and book your tour with Africa Adventure Vacations! Robert took care of all of our arrangements and planning prior to our arrival from USA. He maintained excellent communication with my husband and accommodated any changes to the itinerary we requested. Upon arrival we received a nice welcome and met our driver and guide Najib!
8 days on the road with Najib was pleasurable and adventurous, he is the best driver, person, and nature enthusiast! Ask for Najib, you won’t regret it! Together we experienced Uganda by visiting 4 national parks seeing Rhinos, Chimps, Gorillas, Giraffes, Elephants, Hippos, Lions, and Buffalos to name a few! Bring a pair of binoculars, how I wish I had brought a pair! We also took a ride down the Nile River toward Murchison Falls-the most powerful waterfall in the world. We visited a banana plantation and tasted banana juice/wine/beer/gin! We learned about Ugandan coffee and roasted it with one of the best coffee growers in the area. Everyday was a new experience which I will remember for all of my life.
If your ready for a lifetime experience, then make it happen! I’ll go back to Uganda again and without a doubt will have Robert and Najib help in planning my trip.
Follow me @sweetkim02 for more pictures of this trip…to be posted soon.
LT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable and caring agency.Musa - best tour guide! He should be a president of guide's association!
Reliable, professional and caring agency!
Musa - is the best tour guide! He should be the president of guide's association of Kenya! :)
Tour was well organized and executed, all raised question were addressed instantly and solved very quickly to accommodate us in the best possible manner.
Tour guide is the essential part of the safari experience. Musa instantly read the vibe of our personalities and adjusted very quickly to make our experience smooth, enjoyable and fascinating experiencing wild life.
Paul met us at the boarder to ensure that he would take care of all needed back-end arrangements during the tour. He was reachable every step of the way during the tour to consult with and provide needed adjustments for the tour.
We are very happy we were lucky enough to have our Kenyan safari be taken care by Motto tours. 100% would recommend it to everyone!
Thank You! :)
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent from start to finish
We booked this last minute and it exceeded our expectations. We were welcomed on arrival and the staff were all friendly throughout our stay. The accommodation in tents was very comfortable and well equipped. The food was of a consistently high standard.
The safari's themselves were excellent with plenty of animals to see and the guides knowledgeable and friendly.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent communication and availability
The overall trip went very well. Matthew was extremely helpful and responsive. He gave advices on a lot of things even on covid tests which made the organisation of my trip easier. I was travelling in 5 different countries (Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia) and I had quite tight number of days and specific wishes, I booked Namibia and SA with Indigo Safari and Ines then Matthew were of very good advices and came with nice suggestions and my trip went better then planned even though it is covid period. I would definitely recommend!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fabulous trip to Masai Mara from Africa Kenya Safaris ltd
I booked a two day trip to the Masai Mara with Africa Kenya Safaris. I must say my experience was fantastic! Our tour guide, Hosea was very professional and knowledgeable which made the game drives so much fun. Another thing i really enjoyed is that the the vehicles were clean and in very good shape.
A very big thank you for the trip that created many memorable experiences!
BM
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing! is the right word
I am not one to do reviews but this is one I just had to do as a treasure like this is worth being noted. I contacted a few tour operators and Amazing Memories Safaris was one of the few that promptly responded. Apart from their quick response, they had an easy to understand package that was concise with all necessary details. Furthermore, they were accommodating, very responsive and flexible to our requests.
The Itinerary they helped develop for the 9-day trip was excellent as it was well balanced ensuring that we had maximised our experience in the locations selected. Ann made the booking process was seamless and stress-free.
The pickup was also perfect as James MAGI was on time. The hotel selections were also just amazing and considering the cost, you get value for money. The food and rooms/luxury tents from Samburu, Nanyuki to Mara were great with amazing views and all amenities one would want.
I have to say that what made the experience go beyond expectation was our guide, James MAGI, He was extremely knowledgeable, always professional and friendly such that by the end of the trip we made a lifetime friend. His experience of wildlife as well as tracking animals is what made the safari fun and exciting. The highlight for me was getting to see a Leopard, even though we got to see all the sought after animals and many that I was not even aware of, for some reason I never get to see Leopards. Another thing that I appreciate about our guide is how he knows the routes to take to make the trips between destinations quicker while still driving at a moderate comfortable pace, I say this as I thought I knew all the roads in Kenya hahaha. This means you get to maximise your holiday and not spend long hours on the road. I would highly recommend asking for James MAGI as your Guide.
I am extremely happy with Amazing Safari Memories as everyone I engaged with was helpful and professional. I look forward to planning future trips with them
