BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Sandrine Fievez
Ngorongoro is a wonderful place with breathtaking landscape and huge amount of species and animals
CH
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Rich in landscapes, wildlife, cultures, hospitality, but suffers poverty, drought, and corruption.
As a four-member family we booked 2 weeks safari and one week Diani Beach south of Mombasa. Both my wife and I had been in Kenya before, decades ago. Kenya has changed, but not as much as we had expected. True, Nairobi is much bigger and more dangerous, but the countryside, the towns don't seem so different. The tour operators, Best Memory, were very friendly and professional, met us at the airport to take us to the hotel.
It was surprisingly cool throughout our safari, it being technically 'winter' there, but quite a bit warmer near Mombasa.
The safari, conducted by the very sympathetic and knowledgeable driver Patrick, went through the most notable parks and a stimulating change of scenery and lodges/camps. Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru were great, Amboseli and Tsavo East a bit disappointing because there were few animals due to the bad drought there. On the whole there seemed to be fewer animals, which is not surprising. Still, we saw almost everything there was to see, except for a leopard. And we were exposed particularly to the fascinating Masai culture. We did learn to check the exchange rates carefully and haggle at the souvenir shops along the way.
The final week at the Baobab resort at Diani Beach was all-inclusive, very nice, we were spoiled. The monkeys were a constant interest for the children but they could quickly grab a sandwich out of your hand. Water and pools were a nice temperature and the food good. There was nightly live entertainment in an amphitheatre by a well-trained troupe called the Jambo Team.
We left on election day. Campaigns were obviously well-funded. Everyone was hoping there would be no violence but they didn't believe a change in leadership would bring about any meaningful change to widespread poverty and corruption. It is a fascinating country with great but yet unrealised potential. well worth a visit.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Close to nature and wild animals
Fantastic people and welcoming culture along with wild life is a perfect package for holidays
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing and breathtaking
We had an amazing safari, it was even better than we expected, we went back to childhood. Such a wonderful experience to see all these animals in their natural environment. We chose Meruslopes for the tour and we were super happy with our choice.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Stellar, five star safari in Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti!
This safari was FIVE STARS, hands down! We spotted all of the animals we’d hoped to see — lions, hippos, zebra, giraffes, leopards, etc, but also very rare animals including two black rhinos and even a caracal cat! However, it was the amazing dialogue with our guide/driver Amani that made this safari so enjoyable.
Amani was absolutely phenomenal! With over 15 years of tour experience, he proved to have a wealth of knowledge. Amani was extremely flexible and a pleasure to be on tour with - he shared so much information on the flora and fauna, but also about local culture and context. He was patient and answered our never-ending questions about the animals and their behaviours. Importantly, he was a skilled and safe driver, even under the sometimes challenging conditions of fog, and bumpy and dusty roads. Amani was well-known and clearly respected by other tour operators in the parks: others were very friendly with him, and we even heard a few specifically call out to him by name with tips over the CB radio. Amani also respected and upheld the rules of the parks, showing his deep respect for conservation and wild animal welfare.
Communicating with Ernest and David was very easy, and they were both quick to respond. The lodges were clean and as described, and the 'Intimate Tented Lodge' in the Serengeti National Park was particularly luxurious!
Would absolutely recommend!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful, once in a lifetime experience!
Everything surpassed my expectations: food, service, hotel, safari, staff and security. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, professional and knowledgeable. The food was fresh, well prepared. Our rooms were first class. Our safari tour guides were well versed in the topography of the land, knew where all the animals were and imparted so much information that we got plenty of National Geographic episodes to familiarize ourselves in the beauty of our Serengeti experience! Our host, Bernard Munyanziza, was great, informative, fun, and kept us all enthralled with the trip. Our itinerary was sprinkled with trips into markets, museums and zoos. There was never a dull moment and we learned so much along the way that gave us a sense of life in and out of our safari expedition. We spent time in Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar. Everything was incredibly scenic. Every day was a wonderful adventure! The chance to see the wildlife was priceless!
This was a once in a lifetime experience!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience
We did a 10 day private tour in Uganda, beautiful landscape, wildlife and peoples .
We loved every day and we definitely recommend this company.
Robert, our planning guide, was the best at planning an unforgettable trip.
Our visit to the national park, the gorillas and chimpanzee trek and the rest of the trip were perfectly organised and provided us with an amazing experience and I would highly recommend their services.
The guide was FRANK and he is the best guide!!!thank to him we had the opportunity to see the big five, gorillas and chimpanzees.
Uganda is really unique place.
We want to get back there as soon as possible!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful
Everything was on time and very professional.The staff was there for all our needs. Remsi made sure we were comfortable and well catered for.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safaris with Prisha Tours And Travel Uganda
Prisha Tours And Travel Uganda is one of the best tour operators in Uganda, we booked a four days tour for our honeymoon, We visited Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Kibale Forest National Park with a break in the middle Lake Bunyonyi, we really enjoyed coming up close with gentle giants, the mountain gorillas, we like our accommodations from Rushaga, Lake Bunyonyi and Kibale, they were clean and had nice views too, like in Rushaga we could view the volcanos, our guide Ronald was informative and very friendly, always at service whenever we need any assistance, We highly recommend Freka African Holidays and looking forward to using them again
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
THE MOST ADVENTUROUS TOUR
It was such an adventurous tour full of fun. The communication was great because we had interpretors in regions where people spoke more of their native language rather than english and the security was also good since ugandans are known for being the most hospitable people in the entire Africa.