BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional Support from Gems of Africa!
Gems of Africa provided flawless support, exceeding expectations in planning my South Africa trip. Every service was executed with excellence. Delighted with the experience, I would unquestionably choose them again.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Remarkable experience
This was the second time I travelled with Kichaka Tours and Travel, and I only have positive things to say.
The trip was very well planned and everything went well. The drive from Nairobi to Amboseli was fantastic, as was the game drive in Amboseli National Park and in Tsavo East. The lodges where we stayed in were very good, and our guide did his best to show us the best the parks have to offer.
We were dropped off in Diani Beach. Back to Nairobi, we went to the Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Centre and again, with Kichaka Tours.
I was very pleased to see Elisha again, who had been my guide to the Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Centre, as well as the Nairobi National Park the year before.
This company is excellent at communicating - thank you Stephen for your friendliness - and very reliable.
I highly recommend booking with Kichaka Tours and Travel, and for sure it will be my choice next time I go to Kenya. So, if you are planning to go for a safari in Kenya don't bother to much in choosing a company, just book your trip with Kichaka.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best services you could wish for!
2 friends and I booked the one-week safari tour including the chimpanzees and the gorilla trekking.
The week was simply fantastic!
We saw the Big Fives after just a few days. Sometimes just a few meters away.
The absolute highlight were the mountain gorillas. After a short trek, we came across a family with over 15 mountain gorillas.
The service, accommodations and food were even better than expected.
The entire process went smoothly via Charity.
The knowledge of the country, the politics, the sights and everything around it from our tour guides Rogers and Syson was amazing. So we were able to get to know Uganda from the most beautiful side.
After the week-long tour, you gave us further recommendations and even accompanied us and helped us out for our second week in Kampala and Jinja.
100% recommendation!
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US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding Safari from beginning to end!
Jambo! I highly recommend Mali Kale Safaris owned/operated by Richard Boniventure! Richard was a top notch guide & driver. His communication pre-trip was speedy and he was flexible with change requests. He often sent photos of his current safaris prior to our reservation which got our family very excited. Richard is a very kind, generous and easy going man. He gave our entire family Christmas gifts during our recent safari over the holidays. His driving skills were impeccable and he was very patient during game drives. My family (mom/dad, kids 21,19,16) loved his clean and well equipped safari truck (cooler of drinks, outlets & USB ports). He was very knowledgeable about all animal and bird species. His eyes are incredible - he would often stop, scan the area and point out loads of animals we hadn't seen. I cannot rave about him enough!
As for the safari route, we LOVED nights 1&2 at Maramboi Lodge. Lovely accommodations, food buffets, staff and having animals walk right next to the pool was amazing. Excellent happy hour/snacks. Do stay here! Tarangire Nat'l Park was a highlight and we saw loads of animals right off the bat. Manyara Nat'l Park was interesting with different topography. We thought 1 day in each park was sufficient. The Lake Eyasi portion was a bit out of the way although the tent lodge (Kisima Ngeda) was unique being lakeside. Visiting the Masai tribe was fascinating and worth the stop. We really enjoyed hiking to the Hadzabe tribe and witnessing their lifestyle. Ngorongoro Crater was another highlight with a stay at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge. These accommodations were superb. Every room has a view of the crater as the rock style, old timey lodge sits on the rim of the crater. I would have preferred 2 nights here. We were able to traverse the entire crater thoroughly in 1 full day. Last park was the Serengeti in which we had 2 full days. Again, this was plenty for my family as they were long 8-9 hour game drives. Our tent lodge was lovely (Mbuzi Mawe) although quite out of the way. My recommendation is to stay closer to the visitor center if possible.
The most memorable moment of the trip for everyone was the sunrise hot air balloon ride. Yes, it's insanely expensive but worth every penny. Richard booked the flight for us with Serengeti Balloon Safaris. Request Abeid as your captain. He was so skilled, personable, knowledgable and funny. The ride was surreal flying over the savannah at sunrise. Abeid often had us close to the ground gliding safely over animals. His landing was perfect too. Post-flight, you are whisked away to a delicious, fancy champagne brunch set up in the bush. Don't skip this excursion. It's a once in a lifetime experience.
We said good-bye to Richard at the Serengeti airport. He arranged our flights to Zanzibar for our next adventure. Our 7 day/6 night safari with Richard will never be forgotten. Do book with him. You won't be disappointed. There's no need to book a pricy tour operator. All the safari trucks are identical. They all drive on the same roads. Everyone sees the same animals. The only difference is lodge accommodations. We stayed in similar lodges as those on Tauck Tours. Richard is able to book any accommodation you like. His tour package was very reasonable for our family of five. Asanté Sana Richard.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They were easy, quick, flexible, and created an amazing safari experience!
I requested a quote only a couple days before the dates for the trip, and they did an amazing job booking everything quickly and exactly as advertised. Peter was the driver and helped set everything up and did an amazing job driving in very muddy conditions where other vehicles got stuck. He also went out of his way to talk to the rangers and make sure we saw a cheetah at the very end at our last chance. I definitely recommend this company and to go on a safari with Peter!
US
Cheapest best Safari going
This is a great company to work with. At the last minute my step daughter and I decided to go on a safari. Steven at Kima got back to me immediately and efficiently and we got the trip booked. No matter the time Steven replied. The driver Nazareth got back to us and helped get rid of any fears that he would be at the hotel at 3:00am. He was professional made sure we saw everything we could and even repaired the small problem with the car. We enjoyed every minute of it and grateful it was a cost within our tight budget.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience
We would like to thank Philipo for his patience with our many requests to organize the safari we did for the Christmas holidays and for always being very responsive!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to our guide Thomas and Peter our driver who made us discover this beautiful country and met all our expectations regarding the reserves visited.
We were also able to distribute school supplies to the school in the Maasai village, a great moment of sharing.
Thank you very much for this unforgettable stay!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari Soles Everytime!
Ask for Simon, the Safari Monster via Safari Soles! He took great care of seven women with so much luggage and wild requests. He went above and beyond to not only clean our truck every night, set up lunch every afternoon, and expertly driving through wet and rough terrain without getting us stuck a single time! Very knowledgeable and answered all of our sometimes exhausting questions. We found Al of the animals we wanted to and he was very patient and kind to all of us. We even left something valuable at one of the hotels, and him and his team were able to get it to us before we left. An amazing experience!!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very excellent and great knowledgeable tour operator in Tanzania
My personal safari experience with Migration Venture Africa last year was nothing short of exceptional. Their tailored itineraries and knowledgeable guides ensured a seamless and unforgettable adventure. From the stunning landscapes to the diverse wildlife, every moment was expertly curated. Trustworthy, reliable, and truly the best choice for exploring Tanzania and East Africa.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What a great experience!!
We had a wonderful time! Service was very Professional and everything from pickup over hotels to safari was well organised! We would recommend Exec to everyone including our best friends!
Thank you so much!!!