US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenya is everything you thought it was and more
Kenya Safari Tour Info:
First off, YES! This is your sign to book that trip you have been hesitating on. I was originally doing this trip solo but my bestie came through and provided some peace of mind. This was my 6thcontinent (Antarctica 2023, I’m comin for ya!) so I have quite a bit travel experience under my belt.
Food: AMAZING. It was all like home cooking, but by that friends mom that makes the best food! Also, very vegan friendly.
Accommodations: I expected to literally be camping in the dirt, so our “tent” had a full bathroom in it and I was not disappointed.
Weather: Went in last October. 75°F for the high, mid-50°F for the low, almost no humidity. I live in South Florida and this weather was heaven. I saw a total of one mosquito – but trust me, take your malaria prophylaxis, malaria is no joke! [epidemiologist here so I know what I’m talking about].
Our Safari: We did a 6 day safari with Lenchada Safaris, a locally owned and operator tour company. And from start to finish, this was the trip of a lifetime. We did the 6 day private tour of Amboseli NP, Nakuru NP, and Masai Mara. Everything was above and beyond anything I expected. I thought, surely there is no way this was a private tour for the price being so much lower than other companies I looked at, but it was! I thought surely we will get the most basic of accommodations, but we didn't! Surely we won't see all of the animals, but we most definitely did! Okay, that last one really isn't 100% in the tour guide's control, but Joshua's 20+ years of tour guide experience allowed him to help put us in the right place at the right time. Joshua was keen enough to pick up on subtle things too, like a growing interest in birding and was able to help me grow and develop in that field. We never felt once felt unsafe or uncomfortable or like we were being fed into the tourist souvenir traps at the rest stop.
Final Tip(s): Invest in a good camera (or borrow one from your photography friends) so you can fill your home with beautiful art when you get back from your real-life NatGeo experience.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Superb trip, well arranged
Discover Africa arranged a trip for my wife and me and two friends to visit national parks in Tanzania and to to go to Nairobi, Kenya for a couple of days to visit Karen Blixen's house (Karen Blixen is best known in the US for her memoir, Out of Africa and of course the movie) and to stay at Giraffe Manor. All the arrangements were carefully made and worked well, and our contact at Discover Africa, Adelle Bell, was very reachable by text, email and WhatsApp. The people she contracted to meet us and take us places were outstanding (I'll mention Freddy, Adamson, and Anderson in particular). The accommodations were very good with helpful, friendly staff. The lodges--the Acacia Farm Lodge outside the Ngorongoro Crater National Park and especially the Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge in Serengeti National Park--were first rate with outstanding staff and excellent food. The safaris were superb and we added a hot-air balloon flight over the Serengeti by Miracle Experience of Tanzania, an experience of a lifetime. Giraffe Manor, also brilliantly staffed and catered, is absolutely wonderful. The only less-than-perfect aspect of things was getting from Serengeti to Nairobi. If we could have gone directly, it would have been about an hour or a bit more, and there were 40-passenger planes that did do that. But our route involved four flights in very small planes and took most of the day. All in all, it was a very fine experience, and I recommend Discover Africa without reservation.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible Experience in Tanzania
African safari trip was absolutely a fairy-tale! The trip planed and coordinated by Amshar Serengeti Adventures was awesome and amazing. The detail s were well thought out and executed. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the animals, birds, trees, and he looked after our every need. I'll never know how he managed to find our super remote camp in the middle of endless plains! Our vehicle was comfortable, and reliable. Amshar Serengeti Adventures was exceptional about communication throughout our entire trip. I will never forget being serenaded by camp employees, including a tribe of Masai warriors! Thanks, Amshar Serengeti Adventures for the trip of a lifetime!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service, Amazing Experience
Amshar Serengeti Adventures is the company to go with. The communication before, during and after our 8 day trip was outstanding. The best trip we had in November 2022 was organized and coordinated by Amshar Serengeti Adventures and it was an amazing trip. The Safari guide was the perfect fit for our group. He was incredibly knowledgeable, no one could be better at finding animals, was gracious, kind, lovely, charming and patient not to mention so funny. It was like traveling with a close friend of a long time! I give Amshar Serengeti Adventures my highest recommendation!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good information, easy to schedule tour, good communication, very reliable.
The Pilanesburg Nature Reserve Day Safari my friend and I went on fulfilled a “bucket list” desire. No disappointments! We saw so many animals and our tour/Jeep driver was very knowledgeable and fun to be with. It took quite awhile to get to the Nature Reserve from Jo-Burg because of all the stops to pick other people up but definitely worth it! The tour was well organized and I would highly recommend it to day Safari seekers.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable week!!!
Many thanks to Andrew who led this safari like a chef.
The day before departure, he even took the time to help us buy a local SIM card in order to have internet during our stay in Tanzania.
Smiling, helpful and attentive, he speaks English and French. This allowed us to understand all of his anecdotes as well as the precious information concerning the animals and the history of these magnificent places of Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara.
Thanks to his experience and advanced knowledge, we had the chance to see a lot of animals. Our favorites will remain the lions, cheetahs, leopards as well as the nugget: 5 lion cubs on a rock awaiting the return of their mother who has gone hunting!
We were accompanied by Adul, a chef who knew how to amaze us at each meal.
Indeed, they were greedy and plentiful, we were delighted.
Thank you again for everything, you have definitely contributed to making our safari memorable.
Asante SEREGENTI WAKANDA SAFARI TOUR!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely reliable and helpful service
Absolutely brilliant communication and advice throughout. Would 100% recommend. We had the experience of a lifetime!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
They responded fast after we enquired about the prices and options. We love how flexible they were and the fact that they work with small groups. We chose the 5 day safari which included the panoramic route. We were incredibly lucky to have Hoppy as our guide. He set a high standard! He has so much knowledge about the animals and its always excited to share it. We were able to see the big 5 and while there's a lot of luck involved, I'm sure Hoppy's experience was a key factor. We were very happy with all the organization of our tour and we made so many great memories. We couldn't visit Blyde river canyon because there was a strike going on, it was a shame but it was beyond anything they could do. I will 100% recommend them and if we come back, we would certainly use their services again.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable Safari Experience
Oscar Africa Safaris did a great job toward arrangement of our safari, would recommend to anyone who's bucket list is to visit Tanzania.
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator could have been much more professional
The only reason I give 4 stars and not 5 is because on the day of arrival at i camp, the toilet was clogged and there was no water all afternoon. The next day there were problems with the electricity supply. There was no electricity for several hours and the door lock did not work. Problems in the entire camping area there are. The whole day Safari was wonderful. Michael was our guide. He was very professional, he showed us everything and did everything to make everyone satisfied. The first 2 days were unforgettable, but instead of the last day (bushman walk), I think it's one more day Safari would be better. Overall, I am satisfied.
