BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical experience with great people
This was a magical experience! Kata ans Paul were amazing. Great food and excellent driving. Would definitely use the company again for future tours.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect Tour to Rwanda & Uganda
I reached out to Ronald of Kajie Safaris early 2019 to see if they would be able to set up a customized trip itinerary for me and my friend which would include multiple gorilla treks in various parks in both Rwanda & Uganda, chimp trekking and a couple safari days. We are both photographers and so our goals for a trip are very specific and require more planning than the average tourist.
From the start Ronald's communication was prompt, courteous and concise. He answered countless questions for the whole year leading up to our trip and was amazing at obtaining all necessary permits, booking accommodations and even domestic flights for us to reach Entebbe for our flight back to the US.
Kajie was one of the only companies I could find that was willing to tailor a package to guest requests and even during the trip several times Ronald went above and beyond to make last minute changes to our itinerary to make sure that our experience was the best one possible.
All of the local accommodations he chose were fabulous and the staff very friendly. He clearly had very good working relationships with these lodges and their staff and it made for a better stay for us. He also did a great job of navigating the selection process at the national parks when it came to assigning guests to gorilla groups and ensured that we were placed in appropriate hikes for our physical abilities and also that would allow us wonderful photographic opportunities.
The whole trip was wonderful and we enjoyed our time so much we are already looking forward to planning a return trip to Uganda with Kajie. Ronald was fabulous to work with and to be around for our 12 day tour and I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to explore more of East Africa.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Sensational
I spent four nights in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) in January 2020, staying in Mbabane, the small capital. The country is roughly the same size as Wales. The roads are not as good as those in neighbouring South Africa: there are many potholes and speed bumps. I rented a car during my stay, which enabled me to get about. The highlights for me were the nearby Ezulwini Valley, the Malolotja Nature Reserve (in the north-west of the country) and the Hlane Royal National Park (in the north-east). All in all, I thought Eswatini was a great country to visit, with far fewer tourists than South Africa has.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
it was stunnung , over what we expected
we stayed in intercontinental Nairobi first night which was good, then we started our journey and road trip through agent called Mufasa the tour guide ( Wilson ) was super professional and was very helpful for the 6 days with us , we stayed in Entim in Masai Mara the service was great and the place is amazing then we went to the cliff in Nakuru which was suppose to be a higher quality camp but the actually the service was so bad and staff there is rude, we went to Fairmont mount Kenya hotel it was very nice but the receptionist was also rude and un supportive I had to complain 3 times in one day about three different reasons. Mufasa was good agent except for one point we agreed that the cliff was all inclusive same as Entim and we paid for that but what we got was Meals only package and the agent told me it depends on the hotel they decide on arrival if we get AL or FB which makes no sense as I work in tourism and know how it works . please note we were honeymooners and didn't get the expected service from the cliff or Fairmont mount Kenya but in general Kenya is amazing and we will definitely come back but with a different agent
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wayfairer helped me to put together a self directed safari that was a trip of a lifetime!
Wayfairer did a great job helping put together a self directed safari that began in Windhoek, Namibia ending three weeks later in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. It was a trip of a lifetime. At the outset we spent about a month batting ideas and potential itineraries back and forth until we were able to settle on an plan that fit my goals, budget, and time available for the trip. Over the next several months Wayfairer's concierge service was available to answer questions as they popped into mind as well as offering reminders as the trip approached, making sure I had the necessary immunizations and other similar details settled so that there would be no unwanted surprises when it came time to depart. And it was great having Wayfairer as a support team when my day of departure arrived and circumstances beyond my control made me miss my flight. I rearranged my flights while Wayfairer was able to reorganize accomodations and transportation in Windhoek last minute. I arrived a day later than planned, but I was greeted in Windhoek by Wayfairer's partners in country and they did a great job of adapting to my delayed arrival. On top of all of the delays, a checked bag got lost somewhere along the way. I thought I'd have to wait in Windhoek for the bag to arrive, but they assured me that I should start my safari and they'd see to it that the bag would catch up to me. Much to my surprise, the next day, hundreds of miles away at a lodge out in the middle of nowhere, my bag showed up no worse for wear. The 4x4 Toyota they arranged was perfect for the adventure, and the rental included the replacement of ruptured tires at no cost, border transfer paperwork, an ice chest for the trip, and a prepaid cell phone with every phone number you might need already programmed into the phone. Having all that in hand made the trip a lot less stressful, knowing that there was a support team a phone call away. I stayed at many lodges, ranging in size from just a few guests to maybe a hundred quests. I didn't have a bad experience at any of them and stayed at a few that I really hope to visit again and spend more time at the location. I met loads of fun and interesting people, accomplished all of my goals, and can't wait to put together another trip like this in the future. It truly was a trip of a lifetime and Wayfairer was great partner helping me to put this whole thing together. I'm an experienced traveler and don't generally look for help when planning a trip, but this trip required a lot of planning and organization, and the experienced folks at Wayfairer made the planning of this trip so much easier than it would have been if I'd try to do this on my own. I'm very happy with every aspect of this trip and would definitely recommend Wayfairer if you're looking for help putting together an amazing trip. Special thanks to Josh, Carmen, and Toon. Cheers! Matt
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
MOST PROFFESIONAL SAFARI
The way all our ideas and enthusiasm about safari in Africa were transformed to a perfect “six days major parks expeditions” package itinerary was quite remarkable. From the time we were communicating via the email everything worked quite smoothly. Their email replies were so quick and very informative. We arrived at JRO in late midnight and yet there was a representative who was friendly and took us to the hotel. Really enjoyed every moment we stayed in Tanzania. Stuffs were really committed to make sure they delivered the most professional service. Definitely must visit once again.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really budget infrastructure for a budget tour
The safari was good in overall. We saw a lot of animals missing just a male lion, leopard and crocodiles. However, we saw them because my husband was good in finding them and not our guide. He didn’t talk to us and didn’t explain us anything about animals and country, lost answered our questions sometimes. But he (the guide - Kobra) was friendly and helped us to get in the bus (the company got us very very bad bus that we had on the way back, instead of getting us the fast train). Our car was not suitable for safari (minibus) and we always got stuck in roads for hours sometimes and we had to push the car from mud, I guess it happens with everyone but much less when you have a suitable Jeep for safaris. The campings were okay but really wild - in our “cottage” there were holes in walls and holes in mosquito net so all the insects could come in. However, seeing a lot of animals was very pleasant that we forgot about many disappointments on the way.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lovely people
You can tell that Edna likes to take care of her clients by the very first moment she contacted us; quick responses full of details, flexibility in accomodating our schedule, absolute kindness.
We were met by Edna and James on the very first morning of the safari (James is Edna's associate and he actually drove us around) and, over the course of 5 days, we touched Northern Tanzania's main spots: Tarangire, Manyara lake, Ngorngoro, Serengeti. James is flawless, he knows everything about Safaris and he's really doing his best to take care of passengers. We've managed to spot so much wildlife, including a few lions that were just a few feet away from us.
5 days went by really quickly and, while leaving James and Edna behind, we somehow felt that we were saying goodbye to some good old friends. We strongly recommend Enchanting Tanzania Safaris if you want to fully experience the best this country has to offer.
Flavio & Naoko
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience
It was very professional from the beginning. Sylvia was very responsive to all my questions. We had a great time during our time in Selous Game Reserve. Driver Iddi picked us up from The ferry in Dar Es Salaam and we started our 8 hours journey to the park. Iddi is polite, nice snd experienced driver with a smile on his face. The camp’s personal took great care of us. Next day was our lucky day, because the weather was beautiful and we were able to see lots of animals. Thank you Sylvia
LU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kenya and Serengeti is a dream come true
Kenya and Tanzania was a trip of a lifetime. The 11 day agenda was packed to see the most variety in wildlife, landscape and culture. The guides especially Anthony and Boniface in Kenya were magnificent going above and beyond to assure great viewing and travel safety. The central communication from Tabitha from the first hello to the last good bye was immediate, reliable and quite pleasant. I truly appreciate the hard work and resourcefulness of the staff to make the safari experience so enjoyable. Wow what a trip! Spectacular Elephants in Amboseli, Rhinos in Nakuru, Lions in Manyara, and Hippos in Serengeti. Love to the Maasai people who invited us into their homes, lands and hearts. Thank you all. I also met the most amazing and kind hearted travelers from around the world to share in the experiences. :)
