CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hope I can visit back someday
We had a 10 days trip in Kenya, visited all must go spots including Nairobi city tour, amposeli, masai mara, nakuru and navaisha. Regarding hotels booked, the price Meektrails offered is the best of all. This is one big reason we chose this agency. Another reason is Pauline. Pauline is our trip designer, she is very thoughtful and patient with us. Even add us through wechat, which may not be easy for her but really boost communication efficiency with chinese customers. She took care of SIM card, hot air balloon booking for us and answered detailed questions like vaccinations, money exchange very fast! She also helped with room exchange even it’s after her work hours. All in all, she’s awesome!
What’s more surprising, is our driver/guide, Patrick. He’s such a gentleman that he wouldn’t talk too much as he know Asians are shy and not talkative, but he also wouldn’t forget to share anything that’s necessary for us to know. On cultural, religion, nationality, especially on animals. His great eyesight helped us spot animals smoothly, we even saw the whole process of cheetah hunting.
I can talk more and more about these two awesome people, but after all, this is great experience that I recommended to all friends interested in visiting Africa. Hope they can continue delivering great services to more people and make people fall in love with Africa.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Beware of rip-offs
I booked a seven day safari with Kennafrica Adventures, which included the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli. The exposé was excellent, and the tour was slightly more expensive than comparable tours, which would have been absolutely fine considering the services promised.
Unfortunately, the stated inclusive services were not provided.
For example, a walking safari at night, a visit to a Masai village, a photography workshop, a visit to an elephant sanctuary, or cheetah tracking on foot, to name but a few.
The tour was ultimately carried out by a third-party provider (I would give this provider at least four stars).
What is particularly annoying here, however, is that this provider was (initially) not paid. Kennafrica Safaris was then suddenly no longer available by phone or otherwise, so I first had to advance money to the subcontractor in order to continue with the safari. Only after many (unanswered) phone calls and threats with lawyers, the police and the Ministry of Tourism was the corresponding fee finally paid, 770 dollars. I myself had paid 1200 dollars. The considerable difference might in my view be explained by the omission of services that were promised but not provided. All in all, a very disappointing experience and so different from all the hospitality that one usually experience throughout Kenya.
Finally, I can absolutely recommend the route itself, especially the Masai Mara, and also our driver Evans did a great job.
To be fair, they have apologized for all the inconvenience, but I personally would not book with them again.
AT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari with great guide!
We booked a 3 days Safari with Serengenti and Ngorongoro Crata for my wife and our (adult) daughter. It was a great experience and we saw indeed all of the so called "Big Five" and much more wild animals. I think we had luck, but our great guide Castor made this possible. We discussed with Castor our wishes (for example, my daughter wanted to see lions and elephants very close and my wish was to see a rhino) and he took the right roads/paths to have the best possible views. All animals where very close to our Landcruiser and at the last day I even saw an (very rare) rhino. Everything was as described in the offer, even the picture of the Serengeti Tented Camp reflects the reality. Meals were also fantastic and that much, that we are not able to eat everything. But a raptor (Milan) had fun, when he stole my daughter her food on the 3rd day, when we made a picknick at Ngorongoro Crata. Castor, again thanks for these 3 memorable days. If I will make a Safari sometime again, than I will definitely make it with you and your team!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing knows the Safari very well
He is amazing as his job he knows the Safari really well takes you to the animals you want to see he allows you to stay there as long as you want
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent organised and operated tour
We booked a tour with King Tomondo Safaris Kenya for Amboseli, Tsavo East, and Tsavo. The communication ahead of the tour (with Lisa) was excellent and the trip well organised, so that we could enjoy our trip too the fullest. Afterwards she gave us also further recommendations for the rest of our vacation.
The chosen hotels, the safari vehicle and the itinerary were even better than we expected. Also, our driver, Bashir, was a great guy, who not only gave a lot of information about the animals we saw, but also information on Kenya's culture and history.
I would definitely choose King Tomondo Kenya Safaris again.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Listens and adapts to customer expectations
The safari circuit that we wanted to do and which was off the beaten track was made possible thanks to the understanding, knowledge and skill of the Greg Adventures team, thank you Awa! A great guide Andréa and a great chef Hilda to accompany us and guide us on this 5-day journey. Lots of good humor and skills, thanks to them
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience with Kalahari Marsh!
Four of us went to Botswana and hired Kalahari Marsh for our entire 18-day trip. We were initially assisted by Lucky who accommodated to our last minute requests, changes and bookings both before and during our trip. After learning about the experience we were looking for, Lucky went out of his way to provide his recommendations and itinerary adjustments to ensure we checked off all our boxes. Lucky is honest, helpful and a pleasure to work with.
Our guides were TT and Gothi and they were AWESOME! By the end of the trip, we were all a group of friends just hanging out and enjoying the beautiful Botswanan safari’s. TT was our main guide and he knew everything. The amount of information that he shared with us added to the amazing experience.
Generally, you never know when you’ll return to a destination, but this time it feels different. It feels like we would be going back to visit friends. We cannot wait to go back!
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
All experience was amazing from beginning to the end. A life experience. One of the strongest motives to visit Zanzibar was the possibility to do an one day safari and was just perfect. The day was perfect and we saw a lot of animals in real wildlife. The price was fair and we strongly recommend Fantastic Safaris to do an experience like this
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Arusha Safari
Our driver made it a wonderful experience! Showed us around the park seeing as much as possible, willing to stop or go however long our group wanted, and had a lot of information about the area and the animals. Highly recommend!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent services
My family and I had a very good time in Africa. Bonfire Adventures planned this for us and we thank our guide James Gechena who went extra mile for us to see all animals we anticipated.
From the planning , to payment and safari itself , it was flawless. Our agent Maureen did a commendable job.
We will recommend Bonfire adventures to our friends in the US.
The highlight was the maasai cultural village where we witnessed the culture.
Also the Big 5 and Jame’s Humour
