BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience, very good…
We went to several parks where we saw different species of animals. Our guides ally and one were very polite and helpful people, always taking us to the best places to find the animals. At lunch we had meals and wine, prepared by our guide One… the hotels we stayed were also in agreement. It was a magnificent experience. I recommend the company to those who also want to know the animals...
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FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professionnal, safe and very nice
The organization from A to Z was flawless. Always well accompanied by Mister T and Humphrey. First of all this was our first Safari and first visit to Tanzania, after our flight Zanzibar - & gt; Arusha, we were directly taken care of by Cubs Expeditions. Transport to the hotel, briefing and departure the next morning. The guide and the chef will accompany us during our 3 days and 2 nights of safari. Safari and meal at the top. Taxi back to the hotel and the next day at the airport. What more ?
I will not go on forever, unforgettable stay of which we do not yet manage to realize the privilege.
The advantages with Cubs Expeditions: Transparency, communication, availability, best possible providers, briefings and debriefing. Trustworthy professionals.
Humphrey and Mister T, thank you for the organization and professionalism.
Special mention to Rocky and Tito, guide and chef on our safari, forever linked to what is our greatest travel adventure.
See you soon, I hope !
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dreams comes true
The team was very good , the meals prepared by the chef were excellent , the guide was very friendly and knows very well the area for see everything !
We had the visit of zebra and buffalo on a camp .
Thank you for everything Nelson !
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We Loved Achieve!!
My fiancé and I traveled in Uganda for 10 days with Achieve Safaris this summer (July 2021 ). I cannot say enough about how wonderful this company was and what a great time we had, from start to finish. For beginners, we worked with Jolie over a year and a half planning and re-planning our trip. We were originally to go in July 2020 but had to reschedule due to COVID. Jolie was absolutely wonderful to work with. I asked her a million questions and we exchanged countless emails and she worked diligently to tailor the experience to everything we wanted to do and see. She outlined itinerary after itinerary for us with different price and lodging options until we finally settled on one. She set up COVID testing for us and even when our flights were changed last minute (literally) she made arrangements to accommodate our delay. So we owe a special big thank you to Jolie!!!
Next, our guide Eddie was seriously the best we could have hoped for in every way. Traveling with anyone for 10 days,... Read more much of it long drives in the car, can be a challenge. Personally, Eddie was such a pleasure to be around. He was friendly yet unimposing, happy to chat but also to let us sleep for long stretches of driving. We got along very well with Eddie and enjoyed being with him on our trip. We even had the wonderful opportunity to meet Eddie’s family as they happened to be staying near one of our destinations. When we asked Eddie if we could meet them he agreed and we had a wonderful time with them and playing with his kids for the day! Most importantly he was a fantastic guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife we were seeing. This is not only important for us to learn about the wildlife but also because a knowledgeable guide can find it!!! Eddie showed us the big 5 over the course of our tour. I should also add that he was an amazing driver, which was essential both for getting to wildlife quickly and establishing a good spot and also because we felt safe and comfortable on all sorts of roads throughout our journey. In addition to our visits to different parks Eddie arranged a visit to meet with people from the Batwa tribe near Bwindi, another unforgettable experience. Although we were super impressed with Eddie’s capabilities as a guide we were unaware of just how lucky we were to have him. Following our time in Uganda we traveled to Kenya where we did another 6-7 days of safari and not one guide we had was even close to Eddie’s caliber. So definitely another tremendous thanks to Eddie and we hope to see you again soon!!!
Finally, the actual trip was amazing it was a beautiful and unforgettable experience. Uganda is a gorgeous country with many different landscapes to enjoy. The wildlife was amazing to see. Especially the gorillas and chimpanzees! The gorilla trekking is a big expense but it is not to be missed. We saw tons of wildlife and lots of very cool things over a month in Uganda and Kenya but I think the gorillas were the best. We chose the mid-range accommodations that Jolie suggested and all of the places we stayed were beautiful, comfortable and clean. The food was also very good and they made vegetarian arrangements for my fiancé.
All in all, if you are planning to go to Uganda and you want a company to travel with I would highly recommend traveling with Achieve and I would definitely request Eddie if possible!!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
WOW, what an amazing trip!
My wife and I researched a number of travel agencies to plan our first trip to Africa and decided on using Wayfairer Travel. They had great reviews and we even contacted past customers and talked to them personally. The decision to use Wayfairer was easy.
We booked a 6 day, 5night stay at Saruni Mara for August 2021 and had an incredible time. The safari was way more than anything we imagined.
The staff at Saruni Mara was absolutely wonderful and saw to all of our needs. From Chris the manager to Daniel our driver/guide. Daniel was a fantastic guide, always found us game and put us in position for great photo shots. We saw 32 animals including the Big 5 and saw the Great Migration of Wildebeest. Plus, we saw 46 species of birds!
But the trip started with our arrival in Nairobi Kenya. Cat, Carmen and Siripun had everything planned out for us. As we deplaned at the Nairobi airport we were met as soon as we got off of the plane by a representative, Winnie, who walked us through... Read more customs and got us out of there promptly. She then took us to baggage claim where we picked up our bags and followed her outside where we met James. James drove us to our hotel and then picked us up the next morning where he took us to Wilson Airport to catch a small single prop airplane which took us into the bush, where we met Daniel. Winnie and James were fantastic.
At the end of our safari Daniel took us back to the grass landing strip where we caught our flight back to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, where James was waiting for us to take us to the airport.
We have nothing but praise for Wayfairer Travel and the Saruni Mara Lodge. Not one negative.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The guides were excellent. All are nation sly certified and could spot animals from afar
There was not a single downside to the safari. The accommodations were excellent (each had its own unique style), the food was fantastic and plentiful, the safaris were amazing, and the vehicles immaculate. We did many of the parks and also a night and walking safari. Bthe guides are experts at locating animals. Each park was wonderful. We topped off the trip with a few days at the beach (I highly recommend everyone do this). It was a 10/10 experience (and I have been on other safaris that I enjoyed… just not as much as this one). I am recommending #bestmemorysafaris to all my friends.
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari
We had a private 7-days safari in Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and lake Eyasi.
I have chosen Safari Soles because Bryson was the first one to answer my questions. He was always online and ready to explain all the details of our future trip. When we arrived everything was great too. The transfers before and after safari were in time. The safari itself was amazing! Freddy is a perfect guide - he notices animals at any distance! We have seen the crossing and it was incredible! Freddy tells lots of stories and jokes. And he is a great driver. Denis is a perfect cook - our food was always amazing: very delicious, beautifully served and it was plenty of it! It was so easy and pleasant to chat with them. I felt us as a team. Asante sana for that fantastic week!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They made traveling easy, stress free, and planned an amazing vacation!
My husband and I were finally able to go on our honeymoon trip after rescheduling twice due to COVID. The Jumbari team made the whole process easy and stress free. They took care of all the planning. They listened to what we wanted out of our trip and created an amazing itinerary that was exactly what were were looking for. We spent 3 days in Capetown, 1 day in the Winelands, and 4 days on Safari and Ulusaba. It was everything we could have imagined and more. The hotels were fabulous. Our guides were professional, kind and incredibly knowledgable. The Jumbari team was incredibly available and we would recommend them to anyone. I cannot wait to plan my next vacation with them.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely very knowledgeable and experienced.
I had looked forward to this trip for quite sometime and was very pleased when it proved to be much better than I had hoped.
They were constantly looking out for my best interest and making sure my safari was exceptional.
The Guide Niko knew how to go, when to go, and where to go to find what we were there to see.
You can't go wrong with these folks.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He stole our money and delivered no services.
Saving for this trip for years. We were supposed to go last August/September 2020, cancelled due to covid. Rebooked August/September 2021. We were already in Uganda when we learned our trip was not paid for, despite paying in full in March 2020. He stole our money and ruined our trip.