35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fun and helpful
Would recommend. Very nice tour, felt safe throughout the trip. Had the luck yo see many animals. Staff was friendly and had
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best day ever!!
We saw loads of animals, the tour guide (Buffalo Soldier) was very interesting, the length of the tour was perfect and the lunch at the cafe was really delicious! 10/10, great value for money bearing in mind lunch and travel to and from the park is included in the price. I would definitely recommend and I hope to come back again one day.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unreliable
After reading the majority of positive reviews about Wildebeest Safari's, I decided to book a three day safari to Masai Mara with them. Two years ago I went on a combined Kenya&Tanzania, and having had a very positive experience on the Tanzanian side and not a great one on the Kenyan side, decided to try again.
Warning bells sounded when noah tried to charge me extra for an airport pick up and drop off, when pointed out the ad on safari bookings stated it was included, he relented and said it would be complimentary.
I was aware of the group joining tour strategy, ie various tour operators book guests that get put in a pool and divided on the morning of travel to various vehicles. I was allocated to a vehicle driven by josh.Josh, although new at the job( 2 months ) was lovely, professional and very helpful in what was a difficult situation regarding accommodation. I had previously stayed at a budget camp and requested an upgrade to a mid range lodge ( Simba and Oryx) with an amount agreed on. At lunch, it was apparent this wasn't communicated. Josh called Noah, who I believed confirmed the booking.The first evening,I was dropped off there .Sadly it became apparent no booking arrangement was made. They could not make a last minute booking either as they had full occupancy. Josh had to drive back and pick me up at 8pm. He managed to make a last minute arrangement at a camp that hadn't even been discussed as a budget option.Josh attempted calling Noah repeatedly with no response(he later stated he was in Tanzania). Sadly a night without hot water after a long drive was not fun
The following night , the manager of Simba and Oryx, James, also got involved. He contacted Noah to pay the fee for the one remaining night( this was more than Noah had quoted and i believe why the booking hadn't been procured- i paid the amount quoted).
The vehicle unfortunately developed problem with the steering wheel ( rotated 180 degrees) which necessitated being transferred to a taxi in the CBD to take me to the airport.
This review is about Wildebeest safaris. Josh, James, Simba & Oryx and the Masai Mara were all wonderful.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well Managed, Great Itinerary
I had a safari scheduled with a large global company who canceled the trip because there wasn't enough people signed dup - during peak season. I was lucky enough to find Wild Realty Safari on this site. I got a private tour instead on of with 20 or more people for less money. Allen did a great job putting my itinerary together adding Zanzibar at my request after the safaris. My guide, Emmanuel, was awesome- calm, knowledgable, and steadfast on all the bumpy roads. We saw some wonderful things because of his persistence and knowledge. We saw the big 5 and more! The lodges and camps I stayed were wonderful and some very beautiful. All the staff were super friendly and accommodating. They catered to my diet -pescatarian, even on the Serengeti. I can't say enough great thing about Allen Emmanuel and Wild Realty Safaris.
Go to debragrimes.com to learn more about my experience.
Debra.
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent tour of National parks in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Lake Malawi
Good information about the tour, what I was going to see, our means of transport and the size of our group (6).
Towards the day of departure African Travels kept me informed about some small changes in the itinerary and helped me with my visa
application. All my questions were answered without much delay.
The tour went past Victoria falls, 4 national parks in Zimbabwe and Zambia and ended at Lake Malawi where we spend some time at
the beach before flying home from Lilongwe.
We had one guide/driver/cook from Zimbabwe who knew a lot about the parks we visited and its animals and flora.
All in all the tour was worth every Euro I paid
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Impeccable organization, wonderful discovery
The communication is perfect. Very reactive by Mail. They speak also French very good.
Very good value for money.
You can trust them close eyes. Wonderful organization, driver excellent, hotels perfects, we have spent an excellent safari.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
If you want me to describe about African polecat safaris, the guy James is just awesome.
This safari is one of our best experience, we have booked a 3 day safari with African polecat safaris and one day to matheruni waterfalls. From airport pickup to till the drop you won't get disappointed. We see all the animals written in the book in African safari. Special thanks to James who is our organizer.
CH
Wonderful experience
I want to thank Savannah Explorers for this amazing experience. We saw an incredible quantity of animals which we will never forget! A special thank goes to Abi for his ability to answer all of our questions and to Chicho for his ability to find always the best spots possible.
It was amazing, thank you again!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding
It was a wonderful experience. Everything was perfect, nice accomodations, good food and guides and drivers were really great!