US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good, prompt, and responsive during bid and during our travel.
Recently, my wife and I traveled to South Africa from October 24 to December 12, 2019; and itinerary was primarily decided by us. We solicited bids from number of local travel agencies to book 3-4 star accommodations, purchase SanPark Wild Card, book premier classe train tickets from Cape Town to Jo’Berg and provide a 4x4 SUV to be able to drive on paved & unpaved roads in SA and Swaziland’s National Parks and country side. We selected Go Self-Drive Tours (Fleet Foot Safaries) primarily because of Hennie Beker’s promptness to our requests and willingness to communicate on WhatsApp to finalize our plan on a short notice. Hennie was very positive and responsive to our recommended changes, provide his company’s Toyota Prado (insurance included) for 46-days self-drive tour; and put together a well-organized travel binder and a folder with road maps and site visit brochures. Our interaction with him and his staff (including Elmor Beker and Sadi Schelan) during our travel in South Africa has been pleasant & prompt. One exception was the vehicle given to us has had problems the day after we took possession in Jo’Burg with its air-conditioning and couple of days later with starting. The A/C was promptly fixed outside of Kruger NP at a Toyota dealer. The high-mileage 2014 Toyota Prado SUV failed to start and we had to jump at least five to six times in first 11 days. One time while watching wild dogs at a water hole in Kruger at high noon and second time on a bridge (to Mpila Camp site, iMfolozi NP) stopped to observe two adult elephants ‘fighting or playing rough’ and one of them aggressively advanced towards our stalled vehicle. After repeated requests, the company-owned Prado was replaced with a rental SUV in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi’s Hilltop Lodge. During our 46-days of 4,000 mile-drive from Johannesburg to Cape Town, I had to use four different rental vehicles instead of one! I would have given a five-star rating if we have had no problems with Toyota Prado stalling and its air conditioning. It took them eleven days to replace a poorly maintained vehicle. Regrettably, I have to give a four-star rating to Go Self-Drive Tours & Fleet Foot Safaries and advise them a ‘customer Safety First’ approach in their future travel business.
Paresh S. Parekh, Citizen of the USA, Retired Senior Citizen.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable Family Safari Trip
We used Bespoke Safari Co for our recent family safari getaway in South Africa and were just blown away by the whole experience! Willow's attention for detail, excellent communication, genuine care for our interests made the entire process (leading up to the actual safari trip) so enjoyable. She got excited with, and for us, and gave us fantastic guidance on where to go on safari (with a family) in South Africa. We spent 4 days on Kwandwe Private Game Reserve (close to PE) and absolutely loved it. The kids loved it! We were well looked after (spoilt actually) and saw so much in our days there. Would recommend Willow and her services to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari experience.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Tour To Uganda
Me and My Brother planned for a tour to Uganda. Our tour was organized by Freka African Holidays. They provided us a private boat and perfect tour guide. Our tour tour guide was extremely a intelligent person, he was very knowledgeable I really liked him. He taken us to the most beautiful places in Uganda, we went to a forest and done trekking amazingly and enjoyed it well. Also captured some pictures of animals their, I want to share some with you guys. In future, I would like to go with Freka African Holidays again. Thank you so much for your great help.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable First Africa Trip
We only start looking for local safari agencies one month before the trip, so insead of go through hundreds of agents on KATO, we only sent several inquires to the agents with high rating based on Tripadvisor, KATO etc. Robert responded quickly with detailed iternary and recommendations on accomodation and a reasonable price. After tens of emails for details confirmation, we confirmed the booking and with a 30% deposit.
Althought we were a bit worried about the arrangements since all communications were done through emails only, everything went smoothly once we arrived at Nairobi. Our driver Simon picked us at the airport and after settle the rest of the payment with Mary on the way, we started our safari right away. Simon was enthusiastic and most importantly very experienced. Not only did he guide us all kind of animals, birds spot during safari, he also guide us for photograph, i.e when and where to take the best shot. Though I only manage to fully utilize my camera on last day, still got tons of good pictures during safari.
The logde/camp were all great, food, services and accomodation were quite nice.
The only unexpected thing was the weather. Though this time should be the dry season, it kept raining everyday during our trip and sometime even the roads were flooded. Again, thanks Simon for his excellent driving skills which help us to pass the road before it was flooded. But it's a pity that we were unable to see any sunrise or sunset during the whole trip and also sometime need to rush on the road due to the rain. Maybe next time should choose the lodges/camps which are closer to the parks.
In general, would definitely recommend Explorer Kenya and Simon. Looking forward to seeing you again for the next Africa adventure.
MX
Such an amazing experience!
The communication with the team before the safari was very good, they helped us with all our questions and were always very helpful.
When the actual experience started, we had the best luck when having James as our driver. He took us to all the dreamy places, always helped us when needed and assured that we were having the best experience. James is such a kind, patient, and smiley person that made us feel great all the time.
QA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Experience ever
A very well organized tour. They picked us and dropped us at the hotel.
Communication was so well and they got me a cake organized to surprise my friend for the birthday.
The accommodation was neat, clean and cosy too.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Team and an Unforgettable Trip
Enchanting has been spectacular from the get-go. I have communicated with them extensively before the trip to customise the trip to our needs. Edna has been truly wonderful and accommodating to everything which was very reassuring.
Our guide, Freddie, was really great. He is very experienced and helpful. We learned so much and saw everything we have dreamt of seeing. The arrangement, the car, the food and everything was just superb.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It was out off this world what a wonderful experience our guide Ivan nsubuga always 100 Prozent
We had the most wonderful time ever not only the country unganda is magnificent also because we had this very special guide Ivan nsubuga . He really did every day his best to look after us
No word it was just the best
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Was great he showed us all the animals I've been wanting to see. Help us understand how they breed
Was fun great place to be I wish all the families could enjoy what we did
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very supporting and reliable company for a safari-tour
We had booked a 7-days tour with Kaara Adventures in December. The company had organised and arranged our trip in a very speedy and efficient manner. Jose was a professional and friendly nature man, our communication with him was organic and pleasant. He arranged the tour very well and accurately, including some great activities and also the lodges he chosen was so well and super nice with beautiful interiors. We had an excellent and experienced guide Samuel on our side during the complete trip and also, he is an excellent safe driver. And according to his knowledge, I can say he's an expert who knows all about the diversity of his country's nature and animals and he helps to spot almost everything that’s possible during the trip. We truly enjoyed our tour with him very confidently and he makes sure we had a great holiday.
This travel company is so reliable and their staff members are also very helpful. Everyone who is going to plan for a trip to Uganda can visit and get help of this amazing travel company Kaara Adventures.