35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with fantastic guides
I couldn't recommend African Bush Lovers more highly. We did three trips with them (boat cruise, game drive and Victoria Falls) and it was excellent value for money. The guides were flexible, friendly and knowledgeable. The overall experience was great and they knew where to go to get to see all of the animals you could possibly want to see. Compared to the other operators we saw, this felt like we received a much more personal service, which added to the experience. I would highly recommend using African Bush Lovers for your trips.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
The tour was very well organised and we had an excellent tour guide. Communication from booking to the actual day was very good and they were very responsive. The tour was exactly as described, accommodation was lovely - rustic but lovely. The staff were very attentive and were proud to show their culture. In terms of the safari we were so fortunate and saw 1 male lion and 2 lionesses as well as elephants, zebra, buffalo etc.The list was endless we saw most animals and they were in abundance.
In terms of value for money compared to other tours this was excellent and we had a private tour as it was just me and my partner.
In terms of our host Salum Msese he was great from start to finish and was an amazing trouble shooter (we had a couple issues with the vehicle ) which he quickly rectified and he even managed to rescue another tour guides vehicle when they got stuck in the sand! Overall an amazing experience and I fully recommend.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safaris
We went on a 4 day safari. Saw Tarangire NP, Serengethi NP and Ngorogoro NP, it was a great experience with a lot of adventure. The jeep was big and comfortable. Our guides name was Goodluck, a very nice man who could tell us a lot about the wild animals and the way They live. We were planning to see the big five and we Did!. We saw a lioness with her cubs, elephants from a few meters away when we had our lunch break (the food was good during the whole safari), a Leopard with her cub in a tree, a rhino at the crater and on our last night buffalo's were eating grass in front of our tents. Goodluck made sure we felt safe during the whole trip and stopped the car anytime we wanted to make pictures. We spotted a lot of animals, monkeys, lots of beautiful birds, giraffes, zebra's wildebeest and many many more. Every morning we woke up very early to start the game drive. But it was worth it. I never saw those beautiful sunsets in my life. Thank you So much, it was amazing!!!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Promised delivered
We arranged for a 5 days safari with Axis (Naivasha, Nakuru, Masai Mara) to see all the big fives and other beautiful wildlife and sceneries. We saw all, and the guide (Khalifa) was a really good guide and expert driver :-) (despite bumpy roads). It definitely worth the money spend, as in my title,.. all promised delivered :-)
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience thanks to our guide Peter
Best guide, best driver, most knowledgeable wildlife expert… there is not enough superlatives to describe how Peter “the professor” have been constantly trying to make us live the best and most unforgettable experience.
We always felt safe in the vehicle, Peter understood what we wanted and would always try to make us happy and comfortable. Whether that be by predicting the animal behaviour and getting us the best views of hunts, kills and cubs or talking in the van and over dinner about our different cultures.
Everything was thought about from airport pick up and drop off, lunches, accommodation to drinks and to timings and itineraries on each day.
Couldn’t recommend this company and Peter our driver more highly- do not hesitate to book with Lion King.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Gorillas & Wildlife in Akagara National Park
I just came back from amazing 3 day trip, drive from kigali to akagera , there even Rhino !! + elefant, buffalo, lions - drive safari very good but absolutely fabulous was the evening boat safari. Next day long drive to Uganda for gorillas, yet explanations of driver/guide on scenery/country/peoples made it worthwhile. Then gorillas: a big silverback plus female and baby, watched the whole group for 1h. It was not cheap, but I am so glad I decided to go for it! Can only recommend 100%, organiser excellent. Pls take also small money with you for tips for locals - women dancing, the trackers, the porters etc.. so good when villagers see that tourism brings more than poaching!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
fantastic safari
I did 3 days maasai mara and their service we're the best. Thanks lamara Tour
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very great
Great service and very exciting adventure. Thanks to Paul for the amazing journey
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly and good organisation.
We had an unforgettable time at our 4-day safari to Tarangire Nationalpark, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater. Our Guide was very good and everyone was helpful and friendly. Highly recommend!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
WORST TOUR AGENT. They will fool you and take your money.
Me and my friend traveled with Safari Gates and had the worst experience ever. The tour operator and guide did not live up to our expectations and what the itinerary had mentioned whatsoever. Our guide Ben was always late in the morning. We had agreed to meet early morning by the car for our morning game drive 6am. One morning the staff at Enkorok lodge had to WAKE him up because he was still sleeping and we were waiting by the car ready for our game drive. Also, we were promised to go to the Mara river to see the great wildebeest migration/ crossing but he took us to some small tiny lake and pretending “this was the Mara river where the animals cross but the crossing stopped in June”, which is all bullshit. This is not my first time to Masai Mara and I have been here before and witnessed the great migration and crossing. Also want to mention we were here during the best time of the year to see this (beginning of September) which is the exact same time of the year I have been here before. Also want to mention that we talked to other people who were there but with other tour agents and they confirmed that they had seen the migration / crossing just the day before. So this was all lies from our guide. He was just being lazy and didn’t wanna take us to the right place / river. Also, on our final day before heading to the airport, we were promised a final morning game drive. We were supposed to meet by the car at 6am. But Ben our guide showed up at 8am!!!!!! 2 hours late on our FINAL day. And if we hadn’t called the tour operator asking where is he , for sure he would never even show up. We have lost so much time and viewing because of this. We always departed late in the mornings because he was late and sleeping. Missing out on the great migration/ crossing because of his lies and didn’t take us there. We have spent so much money on this trip and are so so so disappointed with this trip and operator. We made a complaint before flying back and met with the “owner” at the airport before departing and were promised a compensation for this. It’s been more than one month now and haven’t heard ANYTHING about this. Safari gates have really tricked us and fooled us and just taken our money for NOTHING. Even the owner / manager Rihal (also called Rocky) at flamingo hill camp where we spent the last night along with the rest of the staff there witnessed all this and was furious for our sake. Being 2 hours late on our last day and missing our SO much. This is the worst experience I’ve ever had with a safari tour. And being promised a compensation before flying back , but still haven’t heard ANYTHING.