US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great budget safari
This is a great budget safari for those who want a no frills experience where you are immersed in the Masai Mara park and Masai culture. I emailed frequently with the owner Alex before I arrived and he was very helpful! I signed up by myself but was added to a group of 5 others and we had a nice time together. Also, I’m very glad I chose the jeep 4x4 versus the mini van, as we had to help a few vans along the way that got stuck on the treacherous roads!
We spent a LOT of time out on safari-I was pleasantly surprised! Our guide Isaac was very knowledgeable and also did a good job of navigating the awful roads around the park. Masai village tour was included and was wonderful!
Lenchada camp is very basic but fine since you are basically just there to sleep. As a single female traveler, I felt very safe at the camp. Food is nothing fancy but flavorful and plentiful!
Suggestions: don’t drink too much water when you are at the Mara since there are basically no bathrooms; bring cash to the camp to buy beer, water, sodas or snacks. A flashlight is helpful for getting around the camp at night. The animals are noisy-earplugs are helpful at night. Bring layers especially if doing a safari in the colder months of June and July.
A few comments: meal times should be more frequent or we should be told to bring snacks. Most days we would leave the camp at 6am and eat lunch around 2pm, which was too long to wait for most of us. We were all starving well before lunchtime each day. Also, I didn’t like that the camp doesn’t provide any drinking water. The safari vehicle did have water but I also had to purchase bottled water at the camp. That seemed a bit strange to not have water available at meals or in the rooms.
All in all, it was a great experience and first safari for me.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience from first email contact, to lots of questions, to even checking in on us after!
We had an AMAZING experience with Into Adventures! I reached out to several safari companies and Ben from Into Adventures was the best one with responses. He followed up with every question I had and I had a lot of them. I customized a lot of our trip and he was quick to accommodate my requests and provide a very fair quote. I felt very comfortable with our decision to go with them even before we stepped foot on ground in Kenya.
We spent 3 night in Masai Mara and then took a plane to Amboseli and spent 2 night there. It was the perfect program for what we wanted to do. My daughter is a photography major in college and both our guides (Ben in Masai Mara and Jackson in Amboseli) were amazing at getting her in the best position to get the most amazing shots. There are a lot of good safari companies out there and I doubt you will pick a bad one. But there aren't as many great ones. Into Adventures is a great one! Ben knows every driver out there and he stays in constant contact with all of them. So if there is a unique animal to see or a kill taking place, he will know about it and will get you there as quick as possible. Jackson was also incredibly patient with us as we spent hours trying to get a picture of a giraffe in front of Mount Kilimanjaro. The positioning of the Land Cruiser was critical and he was backing up, going forward, turning around or staying in position so we could get the perfect photo. We were fully committed and all-in on this trip to take full advantage of this opportunity. Both our guides were willing to get up with us way before the sun came up and get us to where we needed to be to see the most animal movement. Ben and Jackson from Into Adventures made this a trip of a life-time!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Prompt communication and excellent recommendations
We would highly recommend Roho Ya Chui. We just finished our second trip with them. Our first was to Zambia and our second trip was to Botswana and Uganda. Ute is always super prompt in her communication and happy to patiently answer all of our questions. She was especially helpful with regards to travel in our new COVID era - explaining and giving detailed instructions on what documentation and/or testing was required where and if it was likely to change. For our first trip to Zambia we found Roho Ya Chui on safari bookings and so we had more of a fixed itinerary that we found on the site. For our second trip to Botswana and Uganda we went directly to Ute and she helped develop a custom itinerary for us. We told her where we wanted to go, our budget, tentative dates, and what kinds of activities we liked and she came back with a plan that met those needs which was perfect! We originally wanted to go to Rwanda to see the gorillas but based on Ute’s recommendation on the less stringent testing requirements and less expensive permits we decided to change our travel to Uganda and we were glad we did. It was also very nice to have someone arrange all of the gorilla permits as part of our itinerary. All you have to do is book your tickets to/from Africa and everything else is taken care of for you. All of our transfers were seamless and our drivers were always local to the area and very nice. A 50% deposit is required to book which is always a little hard to send so much money to someone you just “met” on the internet but we were able to pay with a credit card for an extra fee which made us feel better. Ute also provides a confirmation right away so you know payment is received successfully. Of course someone was holding a board with our name on it at the airport when we finally arrived at our destination so we knew it worked! I really like the voucher that Ute provides so you have all of the info in one place and know what to expect. When we book our next trip I know we book again with Roho Ya Chui!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An agency that knew how to perfectly understand our desires and make us live an unforgettable moment
We had called on almost 10 travel agencies for our 12-day honeymoon in Tanzania-Zanzibar, French agencies and African agencies.
Initially, I preferred French agencies because I thought I had more security. But African Big Cats was able to meet our expectations perfectly, with Justice first, which was very patient in adapting to the many changes in the implementation of the program.
We then had a great time with Valence, our French-speaking guide who followed us from our arrival at Kilimanjaro airport to that of Arusha for our departure to Zanzibar. We had the pleasure of meeting Emanuel, the boss, who came to meet us at Arusha airport, and we felt all the seriousness and sympathy of this agency.
There is of course the safari, but we also remember the encounters with the tribes. We thought we were on the show "Rdv en terre unknown"; the magnificent landscapes, the very large and comfortable lodges, and then our dream hotel at Zuri de Nungwi in Zanzibar.
I'm not used to posting a review, but the quality of our trip pushes me to write this totally positive comment. Thank you African Big Cat Safaris!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Totally worth it
All Over Africa Safaris was everything and more than expected! Our Safari guides cared for us, had vast knowledge and were highly organized. The itinerary was very well thought out. We were a group of 11 and a baby and we all had the most EPIC safari.
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable & trustworthy
We had a privilege to be driven by Collin, our expert navigator & tour guide.
The whole trip was as per the itinerary & you can customise based on your preference. We liaised with Joseph & Joel via email & it was a pleasant transaction, very professional with prompt reply.
We have also requested a halal menu which was adhered to throughout the whole trip.
Our tour guide Collin was very knowledgeable & well motivated. Always with a good vibe even after a long drive. He will always give his all & would go extra mile for us. My family were very happy & my mum felt very safe eventho it was way outside her comfort zone.
At the end of the trip, not only we gained a lifetime experience but also gained a friend in Kenya. We will hopefully come back again & search for Collin.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best tour operator in Zambia
Southern Dynasty and Collins are a delight to work with. They made my trip planning to Zambia so seamless and easy. They helped choose activities, sorted out my itinerary and managed the visa application process. Hire them coz they really are the best in the business. Knowledgeable, friendly, hospitable: they are all that and more. Can't recommend them enough.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best, hospitable and trust worthy with whom you can pay even extras for vacations
You can bank on them for affordable trips and outstanding experiences.
NZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
SALEH was a fantastic driver/guide. Well done
Our Safari was excellent due to our driver/ guide SALEH. His knowledge of the area, his ability to stake out the animals and anticipate where they might travel made our Safari and outstanding success. Saleh Was also very respectful of his vehicle which was well appointed and comfortable but needed to travel over some very rough roads.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Experience and helpful guides!
We had an amazing experience with the Gorillas and our guide Gerard was good fun and knowledgeable while accommodating our requests and tight time schedule. Accommodation was nice and as expected and I would recommend booking with Northern Fox.