20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari
Everything was perfect : the guides, the car, explications, the lodge.
We had the chance to see the big 5.
We have beautiful memories in head.
Thank you !
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience with wonderful people!
Whenever we are in Ethiopia, we travel with GishaAbay Ethiopia Tours. Everything is really perfectly organised. The drivers and guides are very friendly, take care of personal concerns and really know their stuff. Yenew, the manager, is such a smart and helpful man. It is a great pleasure for us every time to travel with you through this beautiful country. We will definitely be back.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!! Venance is a friend we will cherish forever!
Amazing experience from enquiring to the safari itself. Justice responded extremely promptly and was very thorough in explaining everything. Emmanuel who picked us up was excellent and very enthusiastic and friendly, before we headed off for the safari he let us know what to expect and was very informative when he took us to Mount Kilimanjaro. Imran our guide for the Kilimanjaro day hike was amazing, very genuine person and down to earth person. Lastly Venance, I cannot put in words how amazing he made everything. He is a very knowledgeable guide and only wanted the best experience for us. He did his best to ensure that we saw all the big 5 and made sure that we left Tanzania content and did not miss out on anything that we wanted to see, on the last few safari days we had yet to see the African Black Rhino but Venance did everything in his power to make sure we found one and we did!
If you want the best experience ask for Venance! He was more than just a guide but a friend during the safari trip. We hope to cross paths with him again in the future.
Be sure to add the cultural experience with the Hadza and Datoga tribe as that was one of our highlights. Also the Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walk, one of the most stunning views and you get to enjoy it alone because not many people do it!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Knowledgeable
Our honeymoon safari was great! We spent 2 nights at the Serengeti. I would highly recommend travelling through Africa with Honcho DMC.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
SETH VINCENT IS A CON MAN, AVOID THIS COMPANY
We have had the most miserable Safari experience organised by Seth Vincent.
We booked on a tour of Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru with this tour operator ‘Trip Advisor Africa Safaris’, operated by Seth Vincent.
We have spent our trip being harassed through calls and texts from the tour organiser, Seth Vincent. He is persistently asking us for extra money for previously agreed services and ended up cutting our trip short and not providing half the pre-agreed services. Our hotel was downgraded and filthy.
From further research into Seth's practices, we have found significant volumes of similar reviews of his practices on review websites and it appears he runs unsafe tours and regularly demands money or changes services offered.
This man has sent us 50+ messages, constant calls and leveraged the rangers as well to take us to unagreed places at unagreed times.
Avoid this man and company at all costs
RU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very attentive, caring, professional, punctual tour operator
we boокing the tour in advance, the operator is always in touch, responds quickly, offers a choice of several hotels, gives useful recommendations. When we arrived in Nairobi, Carol helped us with the exchange of money, as we had difficulties with old-style bills. Isaak is excellent driver who was able to show us all the animals of Africa. The whole team is very pleasant in communication, friendly and responsive people
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Service and very kind people
We had a wonderful experience. Thanks to our guide Ezekiel and chef Musa for making it happen. Love you guys.
TR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An absolute gem!
South Africa is was a surprise. Beautiful people, amazing scenery and mind-blowing wildlife. I was worried about security, but this was never an issue, as long as you stick to a few basic personal safety rules. I started my journey in Joburg and found the Red bus city tour to be a great choice for initial intro to the city. Definitely don't skip a trip to Soweto. From Joburg, the journey took me to Sabi Sands private reserve where we saw the big five (minus buffalo) and then some, spending a lot of time with leopards in particular. What an amazing experience! The weather was a bit unfriendly as it rained 2 out of the three days, but the lodge was well-prepared with ponchos for everyone. Do pack a sweater though. I also had the opportunity to visit Cape Town which essentially is L.A. but better--it has penguins! Here, I also used the red bus to tour the city for the highlights and a trip to Cape of Good Hope (really felt like standing at the edge of the earth). I also did shark cage diving with Marine Dynamics in Gansbaai--another amazing experience despite the water having 13 degrees! Due to the short time, I missed the vineyards and the food, so I'll definitely have to go back soon. Overall a great travel destination.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime! Well Planned and Low Stress
Kerry and Pembury tours put together an excellent tour on our first trip to Africa. From the first step of planning Kerry listened to us and our budget and put together a great tour for us to Inyati Lodge in the Sabi Sands in South Africa. Previously to other destinations my wife and I have enjoyed planning our trips independent of a travel agent, however Africa seems to be a different situation. Kerry listened to our needs and our trip was an incredible experience at what was the best price we found. Additionally, Kerry was available throughout our trip with questions that came up, or when the inevitable hiccups occur on a long (and distant) trip she helped us work through them. This was one of the best services available to us and has changed our view on travel agencies in general. While we more than likely will not be traveling to Africa in the near future, Pembury Tours will be our first and likely only stop when planning our next trip there!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Couldn't ask for more
My 6 days with Peter from Buyaga Safaris was excellent - from the beginning to the end. I received the quote very fast and got a very competitive offer - since the itinerary seemed to be more relaxed compared to the 5-days-tours of other operators, the decision was an easy one.
During the whole process of payment and organisation, Buyaga Safaris did a splendid job in providing information and guidance.
The tour itself was the adventure I was hoping for. On the long rides to national park and on Uganda's 'massage roads', there was plenty of time to exchange a lot of cultural information, perspectives and personal opinions regarding land and people of Uganda (and my country) - learning about the differences and similarities between our people.
The trekking of chimpanzees and mountain gorillas - as well as the safaris in Queen Elizabeth national park - created long lasting memories and Peter was always happy to 'run the extra mile', to make sure that the trip is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
I hope that Peter and Buyaga Safaris have a long and prosperous future ahead and can fully recommend the whole experience.