US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Another Excellent Safari with KETS!
This was the 3rd time that we used KETS for a safari in Kenya and Tanzania. KETS has some of the best driver/guides in the business. Our drivers were very skilled at getting us up close to the wildlife and they jockeyed us around to position us to take the best photos ever. We were so pleased with all of our drivers. They also were knowledgable about the animals and their behavior and eagerly shared the information with us.
We let Paul plan our safari and we were very happy with the accommodations that he chose. We just let him know how long we would be there and he did the rest. It was really comforting to have a trusted driver waiting to pick us up late at night at the airport in Nairobi. On our last day, Paul easily and efficiently adjusted our schedule so that we didn't have to wait for hours in the airport.
A trip to Kenya wouldn't be complete without seeing the Big 5, and KETS did not disappoint us, as we had multiple sightings of these magnificent animals. In fact, we had the best sighting of a leopard that we have ever had.
EG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
They were so helpful and made everything easy .. transportation and comfort … they even kept our luggage with them as we didn’t have a place to leave them .. I would 100% recommend
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip
Great trip. Jack was an excellent guide. Saw lots of animals. Strongly recommend
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reagan was the best Safari guide and driver.
Our experience with Elydrea was outstanding from the very beginning. We were provided with a brand-new, reliable jeep just for the two of us, which made the trip even more special. Our guide, Reagan, was always kind, attentive, and ready to help. He tailored the safari to our needs, recommending the best parks and lodges along the way.
During the game drives, he always managed to get us to the sightings before the other vehicles, shared fascinating insights about the wildlife, and even gave us a high-quality binocular that allowed us to spot the shyest and most distant animals. He was also wonderful company during meals, making every moment enjoyable.
A special mention goes to the experience with the private chef in Ngorongoro – simply unforgettable and the cherry on top of an already amazing journey. Truly a “wow” adventure. I would go back in a heartbeat!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Joshua and Gladys were extremely professional, kind and clear! Couldn’t fault them.
We had only three days to explore the Serengeti. This happened and we were able to see 71 sightings of animals, 4/5 of the big five! We did manage to get to nearly see the rhino, but missed it by a millisecond. Our operator, Joshua was extremely professional and knowledgeable. The food at the lodge was amazing and the lodge itself was protected by the ranger and Masai. Life changing experience.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Bespoke, thoughtful and determined for us to have the best time!
Starting with the planning, Silas and Robert were incredibly helpful and helped produce about the dozen or so iterations of our tour. We started with a 'standard' tour but then added items we wanted to experience such as the migration and they worked to our budget, explaining why certain options would add more cost.
They were very responsive to my queries and provided all the details for me to make the deposit and payment via bank transfer.
The tour itself was incredible and it was a combination of a truly amazing guide who knew where to find the animals and was clearly very interested in the wildlife - thank you Edward! - and also the choice of accommodation which was wonderful!
Communication throughout was excellent, even informing me when Edward got held up for a passing official.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional and outstanding agency
I had a wonderful experience with this travel agency. The service was excellent and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. They really took the time to listen to my wishes and made sure everything was perfectly arranged. The safari itself was amazing and truly unforgettable. I would highly recommend both the safari and this travel agency to anyone looking for an incredible experience.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Exceptional Experience
From the communication beforehand to the hotel pickup, the transportation to the park, and the safari itself, everything was great.
The drivers were all friendly and helpful, and my safari guide Danford was excellent.
Saw way more than I expected, and we lucked out and were 15 feet away as a small herd of elephants drank and cooled off in the water.
A really cool adventure, and worth every penny.
LU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience with professional and attentive service
I highly recommend Mermar Safaris for the kindness, reliability, and efficiency of their staff in organizing the safari. The guide who accompanied me was cheerful, very professional, and attentive, always accommodating my requests and answering all my questions, whether logistical, cultural about Uganda, or related to the local nature and wildlife.
All activities were carried out with perfect punctuality, and everything was organized down to the finest detail. The accommodation included in the safari (Ishwa Game Lodge) was simply stunning, with an incredible view over the savannah below. There could not have been a better landscape, nor such attentive service.
In addition to the game drives and a boat trip included in the package, the guide and lodge staff also took me to watch the sunrise over two twin crater lakes and suggested other unique places to explore, where I could also buy local products beyond the usual tourist circuits.
The 3-day package I booked allowed for several game drives in the Park, which gave me the chance to see a wide variety of animals on each outing, including some of the rarer ones such as lions. The boat trip on one of the Park’s lakes offered a different perspective of the safari, with hippos, many bird species, and other animals coming to the shores to refresh themselves.
The van used for the safari was new and very comfortable, ideal both for traveling to the National Park and for the game drives within it. Thanks to the guide, I felt comfortable and completely safe at all times - on the way to the Park, during stops in towns or villages, and inside the Park itself.
DE
Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unbelievable Journey across the Heart of Tanzania!
We booked the 8 days 7 nights Big Migration. It was a fantastic adventure and the safari far exceeded all our expectation. The service was unique a from the beginning to the last minute. Dula our guide, an incredibly great person, he explained and told us a lot about the animals. He had insane instinct for everything that happened and when. Despite the strenuous ride he had an eye for the surroundings everytime. We saw the Big 5, waited patiently with him for the Big Migration and experienced the crossing! Unforgettable moments that we will never forget in lifetime. There was not a minute in which Dula and Donald (son of the owner) did not take time for our well-being. The accommodations were indescribably beautiful, lovingly furnished and very luxurious, which we would not have expected Bushcamps. All our expectations were far exceeded. The food was always delicious from morning to night and especially valuable were the shared meals in the middle of the Serengeti and the other parks. The food in the lodges, the performances and the people on site have always given us great joy, there was a lot to laugh about, at all times. We got a lot more for our money than we had hoped for. The safari was perfectly organized and we will never forget what we experienced!
We will miss all of them!
Wildlife Experience Tanzania is an incredible Tour Operator and highly recommend!
