DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect partner for your safari adventure
We (a family of two adults and two kids) booked the 4-Day/3-Night Budget Safari to Mikumi and Ruaha National Park, and I can highly recommend it.
What you get is a perfectly organized, unforgettable adventure led by a guide who feels more like a friend than just a guide. I’d like to especially highlight William, our guide, who is not only exceptionally knowledgeable but also a warm and talented host.
Ruaha National Park deserves special mention it’s stunning, diverse, and offers everything you could hope for in a safari, without the crowds or over-commercialization.
A heartfelt thank you to Kihindo Tours and Safaris for giving us such a memorable 4 days. Best value for money.
I encourage everyone to give it a try you won’t regret it!
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding Safari Guide – Highly Recommended
I had the pleasure of doing a safari in Masai Mara with Peter (Ngigi) as my guide, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the very beginning, Peter’s warm personality and good humor made every moment enjoyable. He was always in a great mood, creating a positive atmosphere throughout the trip.
What impressed me the most was his deep knowledge of the animals and the ecosystem of Masai Mara. Peter was able to spot wildlife that we would never have seen on our own, and he always shared fascinating information about their behavior, habits, and the park itself. Thanks to him, we had unforgettable sightings and learned so much along the way.
Peter is not only a professional guide but also someone who truly cares about making the safari special. His passion for nature and wildlife is contagious, and it turned our trip into an unforgettable adventure.
I highly recommend Peter/Ngigi as a safari guide — he is outstanding!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Tailor-‘made plans to suit everyone.
Urbann vacations effectively and efficiently planned our Family vacation from the beginning with a friendly payment plan, to organizing hotel transfers and much more. They totally took the burden of planning off us and this allowed us to fully focus on and enjoy our vacation.
I recommend them to anyone planning for a Local or international vacation.
NZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Don't Just See Uganda, Experience Uganda
I did a specialized 'tour' whete I was able to do two weeks of living with a Ugandan family and volunteering with several women's agricultural groups near Lugazi. THE EXPERIENCE WAS AMAZING! Living with a family gave me genuine experiences into what village life in Uganda is like. And the volunteering was a way to work alongside village women and experience Ugandan farming and how they feed their families.
If you want to not just see Uganda, but experience it, then ask about their volunteering experience.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful and unforgettable experience in Kenya with KET
It was a great exploration and wonderful experience in Kenya with KET . Also nice stay in Ol Tukai lodge with great mountain view there. It was so chill and relax.
Thanks to KET that arranged everything for me. Paul is very helpful and trustworthy. The communication through email is smooth and they reply very timely. You can propose what you want and they will help you to achieve.
My driver guide Obadiah is also a very good driver guide! He took me to explore Amboseli and saw many animals so closely.
Will definitely recommend KET Safaris to my friends and hope to have a chance to come again next time.
JP
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful skill to find birds and his sincere love for the birds and animals.
He is the best communicator as a birds&animals guide. Not only to find them, but whenever he finds something he shows the page of them in his picture book and give us good explanations. Let us introduce 3 episodes:
1) One morning he found a Sulawesi Serpent-Eagle in the very dark forest. He himself was so excited about it, because the bird was so unique in Africa. The fact the guide himself is so excited shows that we have found such wonderful birds&animals.
2) The drive in Serengeti is tough. The driver needs to be careful enough for the dusty and bumpy roads. We were very pleased about his calm and collected way of the driving and guiding us.
3) He always pays his attention to what we want to see and very eager to let us see them in the best condition.
We were very happy with him and many beautiful birds&animals. Wish to come back there very soon.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour guides were personable, kind, and so engaging!
We had a wonderful experience with Splendid Vacations. Our tour group had 21 people aged 26-62! Given how large and diverse our group was, Splendid Vacations did everything they could to give all of us a wonderful experience. We did a 6-day-safari and went to Amboseli National Park (2 nights), Lake Nakuru (1 night), and Masai Mara (2 nights).
James, from the central office, worked with us to help plan the trip and was incredibly responsive, accommodating, and helpful. He answered all of our questions and made sure the trip ran smoothly. He also helped us with some last-minute adjustments and changes.
Our tour guides: Alex, Timo, Masila, and Malolo were all amazing. Our group got to know all 4 tour guides and enjoyed their company. Each of them was engaging, easy to talk to, and comfortably able to communicate with our group. They were very knowledgeable and taught us about things along the entire way. We were able to see all of the Big 5 and also got to see a cheetah eatings its hunted gazelle, a lioness feeding her cubs, an antelope giving birth, and more crazy things. All thanks to the guides.
The Jeeps were very spacious and were able to transport the baggage for all of our groups. One thing to note is that some of the travel times listed are variable and may take longer than written depending on weather, traffic, and other circumstances. Also, the rides can be bumpy so it is worth carrying a neck pillow or something to protect your joints if you are prone to neck/back pain.
Many members of our group had various dietary restrictions and practiced vegetarian diets. Splendid Vacations was helpful in accommodating that diet and all of the lodges we stayed at were super friendly as well.
I absolutely recommend booking Splendid Vacations for your next trip!!!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well-organized, communicative, and personable tour guides!
Communication:
We had an incredible experience on the Safari thanks to the meticulous planning by James. We had a large group of 21 people with differing requests and James worked with us every step of the way to customize our package.
Safari Experience:
Our 4 tour guides Alex, Timo, Masila, and Malolo were super personable and knowledgeable about the animals we were seeing. They were constantly communicating over radio to find the best viewing locations for our cars, and we saw all kinds of animals in multiple settings. Overall, the safari felt fulfilling, and I can confidently say that everyone in our group had a positive experience.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible tour guides! Once in a lifetime worthwhile experience.
My group of family friends (21 people total) travelled to Kenya for a 6-day safari with Splendid Vacations. We visited Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara Reserve.
Our guides - Alex, Masila, Malolo, and Teemo — were very knowledgeable and personable. We saw every animal we hoped to see, including plenty of lions, a leopard, cheetah, elephants, rhinos, hippos, and so much more!
Splendid Vacations was also great about accommodating dietary restrictions and we were always well fed with nutritious food.
I definitely recommend booking a tour with this group, every bumpy car ride was worth it!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Attentive and Aims to Please
Heading home from a fantastic 4-day, 3-night solo safari with Sustainable Safari Tours (SST) to the Ngogorondo Crater and Serengeti. Where do I start? I am an older woman solo traveler; I was looking for an outfitter who would provide safe and dependable transportation, good communication and an excellent experience at a moderate price. I chose SST. First, Joshua was extremely attentive and communicative. He and I discussed my needs and I decided on a camping trip. He was responsive when I asked questions as I prepared and on the trip itself. He put together a wonderful itinerary. My driver Jumo and John the cook took good care of all my needs - setting up camp, making delicious meals and safely driving from place to place and in the Serengeti and Crater. No small feat given Tanzanian roads and keeping an eye out for wildlife. Which brings me to my last point- the experience. I had a rich and full adventure! Good food, exposure to the culture, and spotting wildlife. The safari itself was the star of the show- I saw every wild animal on this list up close and across the landscape. I am walking away with some great memories, beautiful photos, and new friends.
