RO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most amazing and authentic experience
Kipe organized for us - me and my 11 years old son - a 3 days trip to his native maasai village. I knew it will be something special, but I didn't expect to be so deeply impressed ... ❤️
We slept 2 nights in a little maasai hut with nothing in it but the traditional cowhide bed, we drinked tea in the evening with Kipe's family, we learned about the maasai tribe's traditions and everyday life, we saw the maasai warriors dancing and we learned how to set a fire without any match. We visited the school set up by Kipe trough Oltukai Community Project, an NGO founded by him to help his community, especially children from vulnerable backgrounds and orphans.
We also went to a walking safari to Lake Manyara, through the savannah, where we saw several wild animals from a very short distance and we did a short boat ride with the local fishermen.
It was the most autentic african adventure we ever experienced and we will be forever grateful to Kipe Adventures for that.
Everything was very well organized, Kipe is an amazing guide: well informed, kind and flexible. I warmly recommend Kipe Adventures to everybody who wants to see the authentic side of this beautiful country.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent company and smooth trip all the way
Maggie treats her guest very fairly, friendly and nicely, she is also organized and very punctual. It was a wonderful Experience for us, and all her arrangement were up to mark. Our guide James was first class. Everything was organized to perfection, I would absolutely recommend them for smooth and best trip in Africa. Thanks to the team.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent and comfortable mobile camping safari
We just returned from a mobile camping safari in Chobe National Park and the Khwai Concession which borders Moremi Game Reserve and the Okavango Delta. Being one of the SafariBookings team members I have been privileged to go on quite a few safaris already but this trip was one of my best bush experiences so far. It was the beginning of the wet season but we hardly had any rain. Afternoon temperatures were quite high during the first couple of days, but we were either in the open vehicle while driving and cooled by the wind or in the camp, where we could relax and enjoy cold drinks in a glass with ice. The heat turned out to be quite doable and the nice thing about this time of year was that temperatures during the morning and evening/night time were lovely (unlike in July/August when it gets really cold at night and during the morning).
The scenery was beautiful and green and we saw so much wildlife. An abundance of antelope species, big herds of elephant and buffalo, giraffe, hippo, lion multiple times, two leopards and even four painted dogs on the last day, which was a real treat as encountering those magnificent creatures is quite rare. In addition it was the season where the migratory birds were there and the birding was spectacular. We kept track of the bird species and ended up ticking more than 110 bird species, including beautiful birds of prey and impressive looking storks and egrets. It truly felt like paradise.
Our guide, Ranger, was very knowledgeable about both the animals, birds and trees. He really made our trip. The mobile camping was a lot more comfortable than we expected. Tents were large Meru style tents in which you could comfortably stand and move around. They felt like small hotel rooms in the middle of the wilderness. What a great experience and we felt much closer to the bush when compared to staying in a lodge or a larger tented camp. The mess/lounge tent was also great and the food they served was delicious. The camp staff were great people and took care of all the camp chores, including moving the entire camp to the next location. Quite impressive.
It was a great experience which I am going to remember for a long time.
US
Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Safari Experience
We decided on the Serengeti years ago but due to covid, the idea was delayed. I finally came across African Big Cats as I did want options of a standard and luxury safari as far as the hotel accommodations were concerned. African Big Cats exceeded my expectations. We were on the 5 day 4 nights luxury Serengeti tour and it was magnificent. From the airport pick up and then drop off to the tour in between, they were all so kind. Justice, the safari booking agent with African Big Cats, was beyond helpful with booking and very thorough and assuring that all our questions were answered beforehand. Our personal guide, Lordlugard, was amazing and an excellent guide. He had so much valuable information that added to the history of the Serengiti and of course Tanzania. If you are hesitant on what company to choose as when present in Tanzania, we realized how plentiful the tour company options were, African Big Cats superseded our expectations.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional and friendly organization, who know what they are talking about.
After 2 years of waiting (due to corona), we finally got to make our tour to South Africa at the beginning of October 2022. After expressing our wishes, our trip was put together. Before departure we had received a lot of information about our trip and you could always ask questions via the app or email. Nothing was too much. From the first minute to the last, everything was arranged down to the last detail. With our Nissan Xtrail 4x4 we were able to travel in a luxurious and relaxed way on roads that are not always comparable to those in the Netherlands. It took some getting used to driving on the left, but that went quickly. We made several game drives, where we encountered many animals, including lions, giraffes, elephants, ostriches, many birds, too many to mention all. A hippo and crocodile boat ride. A whale tour, departing from the beach, that alone was an exciting, rough and especially wet experience to get through the surf, once over the surf we were lucky enough to see jumping whales. A walk through the fig forest with a guide and snorkeling in the beautiful bay of Kosi Bay. Every day was enjoyable and we could recover from all the impressions in various luxurious lodges and cozy tents where the impalas, nyalas and warthogs walk around your accommodation. Everything, really everything was perfectly arranged Tailor-made Safaris. Nothing was missing and if there was something, the team was available and it was immediately arranged for you. In short, are you looking for your dream trip to South Africa? Then we definitely recommend tailor-made safaris.
We will now start sorting the approximately 6999 photos we have taken :-) This trip was truly UNFORGETTABLE! Tailor made safaris… THANKS!! and in particular Angela and Geert.
Ruud and Marion Coomans
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible and interesting experience
The tour with Shoes was the best experience in our vacation. He is really knowledgeable and have a lot of experience. We learned a lot and could explore the Kruger-Nationalpark in our own pace. He did the extra miles and tried everything to give us a wonderful and stunning experience. The all in all price performance is perfect. He has an answer for every question and is communicative.
The two days where awesome and we can definitely recommend this company to everyone.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exception Animal Viewing
Tanzania Choice Safaris was an amazing option for our group. We were cared for from the moment we stepped out of the airport to the moment we left. Brenda and Kakasii listened and gave us an unforgettable experience. Leslie was informative and friendly. Kakasii was able to get us very close to the animals and was an excellent driver and host. I would absolutely recommend Tanzania Choice Safaris!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly
They are very friendly, realible and super.. What you order, is why you get
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Ker & Downey Africa gave us the trip we asked for, stress free and memorable.
This we hoped would be the holiday of a lifetime for myself and my family and we chose Ker &Downey Africa to organise it for us, we were not disappointed. They listened to what we wanted and came up with an itinerary which proved to be perfect, something for everyone young and not so young. Communications were excellent, when a problem arose they dealt with it quickly leaving us very happy with the proposed solution. This was not a budget holiday but we were happy that it was good value for money, we got what we paid for. From the time we landed on African soil we felt that Ker & Downey Africa were looking after us, they were there for us all the way not for one moment did we have to worry, stress free we asked for and that is exactly what we got. The lodges they chose for us were perfect, we could not have asked for more, the memories we brought home are priceless. Thank you Ker & Downey Africa for organising our dream trip.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They have a passion for what they do!
The team, which included a guide, an assistant guide, a cook and porters, each played a significant role for our experience. They were flexible, well communicated and had heart to provide best experience for all of us :)