DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect and impressive 15 days - safari and primate trekking
Together with my wife I spent 15 days with "Gorillas and Beyond" and the owner named Wyclef in Uganda. We visited different national parks, went on safaris - watched the Big 5 (lion and leopard!), Went gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, saw beautiful lakes and got to know local villages.
It was an absolutely great experience - thanks to our guide Wyclef
After spending 15 days with him, it felt like leaving a friend. In addition to his great knowledge of Ugandan culture, its customs and Uganda's history, he can answer almost any question about Ugandan wildlife and even their birds.
He knows where to find the best restaurants and lodges - and he has a lot of contacts in almost every place in Uganda. There won't be a problem that he can't solve.
The main reason I would recommend Wyclef is because of his character - he's totally trustworthy, has a good sense of humor, and you are just comfortable around him.
Also, its prices are better than similar operators and far better than major international operators.
If you plan to return, Wyclef would always be my first choice.
Thank you for this great experience!
Jörg
(automatic translation from German)
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An incredible experience - the best company in Kenya
From first communicating with Robert at Beacon Safaris, until the end of our six-day safari with Antony, the whole experience was excellent. Robert was always timely and clear in his emails, offering an incredibly good-value package and providing so much useful advice, including by making it so easy to navigate current requirements around COVID testing for travel, and with being really flexible and understanding about the need to change the dates of the trip due to travel restrictions, which Robert did for us with no difficulties at all. Antony was the guide for our six day safari across Amboseli, Nakuru and Maasai Mara, and was a better guide than anyone could hope for. As well as being kind and good-humoured, and taking us for amazing game drives across all of the parks, Anthony is phenomenally knowledgeable about the flora and fauna in all the parks, being able to name the most obscure birds, and somehow finding incredible wildlife to track, such as a pack of cheetahs hunting a hartebeest in Maasai Mara, a huge pride of lions, and so many roving herds of elephant. I cannot recommend Beacon highly enough. I hope to return for another safari with them, and will be strongly recommending them to friends and family. Thanks to Antony and Robert!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The BEST trip of my life
This was my first safari experience and it was absolutely AMAZING!
I traveled from the US and worked with Peter to plan the trip and make my payment and he was so professional, kind, and prompt with his responses so he made the process very smooth and comfortable. My tour guide was Edward and he is the BEST! Edward knew so much about the animals and the land we were exploring. He does his job SO great and I’m so happy we had him as our guide. We got to see ALL of the Big 5 and Edward even taught me some Swahili! I would highly recommend this adventure for anyone, you will absolutely love it!
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Super private safari we had nothing missed .Kindly driver very professionel organisation
Very pro and we saw all what we wanted to see.The lodges were very good and the service from Zohar also
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Recommendation for parrot safaris
"Good company! Joseph was very quick to respond to us with all information that we needed.Our 6 days Masai mara,Lake Nakuru and Amboseli gave us unforgettable memories.Our guide Sammy was good in search of animals and helped us spott a lot of animals including the big 5, I Highly recommend anyone to use Parrot Safaris.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
No 1 Safari Drvier Guide
My driver guide was Vincent, I could still remember his name after years because it didn't feel like he was my guide but more like a very close friend. We talked about everything and he knew where to go to find the animals and timing for take good pictures. I brought home more than just photos, but loads of memories and new knowledge. Thank you Vincent.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome Operator, really liked the Tour with Simon!
Pick up and shuttle to the Hotel worked without a problem, operator Simon was so nice, had a really good time at the Mara!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Okavango delta escapade
Exceptional service, knowledgeable staff and value for money. Wonderful tour, keep up the friendly and customer tailored service.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Plentiful Picnic’s on Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya is a legendary location, the flora and fauna of which varies greatly.
Whilst some try and rush the experience into a weekend, our hike took place over five days and it’s route (Chogoria Banda’s, Lake Ellis, Lake Michaelson, Simba Tarn, Point Lenana, Shipton Camp, Old Moses Camp) enabled us to really enjoy the experience and savour the sights of such an epic adventure.
I should also add that this route is better for acclimatising to the altitude, making a successful summit more likely and gives you some fantastic views along the way, the lunch stop on day two looking over Lake Michaelson sticks in my mind in particular as a fantastic sight (as does that first cuppa tea at Shipton, so restorative and refreshing after the early morning ascent; talk about a brew with a view).
Dickson and his team were quite simply the best; the porters were cheery no matter the weight they carried, the food was fantastic and fuelled us well (as a vegetarian my dietary needs were accommodated and understood fully and flavour-ably; honestly we all commented how tasty it was, there certainly was plentiful picnics on Mount Kenya for us unlike the hardships experienced in No Picnic on Mount Kenya), the guides are knowledgeable and extremely supportive and patient; on the ascent to Lenana I was somewhat nervous and fatigued but with their help and guidance I was able to reach the Lenana Ridge and enjoy that spectacular sunrise which is a sight I will never forget.
I am so grateful to Dickson and Co for their company and support, our expedition was a success solely thanks to their efforts and it was a joy to be in their presence for such a journey and to make so many memories on that mountain.
I would highly recommend that you select their services to support you on your African adventures, you will not regret it.
CH
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It was just great. What a magnificant Safari it was.
We had just a perfect organised Safari. Bartho was very reliable about fixed appointments. We could not have a better service. All our expectation came true.
The Safari: Malisa was the best safari guide we ever experienced. Dula was a exellent cook, we had everiday 3 hot meals freshly made by Dula. People from other safaricompanies where jealous about our meals.
Malisa is the best guide because he took time for us to watch the animals, he explaned the habit of the animal we where watching at.
He took our handy and made fotos or videos while we where making pictures with the camera. Our group was very relaxed and so we had a good time together.
Malisa asked us for our wishes and he let us the time we wanted, there was never a moment that we had to hassel.
Many many thanks at all of you for this never forgettable safari.
