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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lack of Integrity and Unethical Business
We were supposed to travel to South Africa in the summer of 2020 with Kanyezi Africa Safari. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, our trip was canceled. We contacted Chris and Michael Kanyezi to get a refund. Kanyezi said that they had given our total payment (approximately $24,000) to subcontractors that book flights, lodge reservations, safaris, etc. and could not get the money back. Side note, we also had a cruise, VRBO, and concerts planned in 2020, all of which were reimbursed to us with no problem. Airline flights hadn't been booked when they canceled, and they wouldn't even reimburse us for the flight. Fast forward to a few weeks ago when Kanyezi starts sending emails to rebook. Kanyezi said we had 2 weeks to rebook without being charged an increase of $2600 per person. Payments needed to be wired by December 29, 2020. Note: all payments had to be wired. I spoke with the owners and agreed to pay approximately $3900 per person to rebook. This money was to cover the flights from small airlines within Africa that went bankrupt. When a new contract was emailed to me, they had us paying $4628 per person PLUS $980 per person to cover taxes and fees. At this point, I was not willing to dump another $11,216 into this trip. That is what I would have to pay on top of the $23,990 I already paid, and I still had to buy insurance?!? I find it unethical and a lack of integrity to not reimburse us anything. I'm very disappointed with this company. A trip of a lifetime has turned into a $23,990 LOSS. I've saved for years for this trip. It's just incomprehensible.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A dream come true!
We just returned from an amazing 17 day Tanzania and Kenya combined safari. We found this tour company through Safaribookings.com and we were a bit apprehensive about wiring our payment. I can assure anyone who might be nervous about pre-paying and wiring money, that there is absolutely nothing to worry about if you use AfricaEndlessCruising LTD. Mr. Chacha Kehengu (the owner of the company) was very responsive to all of our questions and sent around 10 emails before we departed the United States to Tanzania. Our driver was there to greet us upon our arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and then our nerves settled and we realized we were in for a great adventure.
Our tour guide for the Tanzania portion of the trip was Saleh. He is simply amazing at locating all the hidden animals. We truly felt lucky to have him. Not only does he know how to spot animals, but he also very familiar with all of the parks as well.
We went to Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Lake Eyasi, Ngorogoro Crater NP, Lake Ndutu, and the Serengeti. All places visited were unique and amazing in their own right.
If you have the means and time, I highly suggest including all of these sights on your safari. After Lake Manyara, we opted to do the optional cultural visit to the town of Mto Wa Mbu. The tour takes about 2 hours and is done by local women who take you to see how Tanzanians live.
I highly recommend doing this tour! We also visited 3 bushmen tribes near lake Eyasi that all have very distinct cultures. Additionally, we visited a Masai boma village and were greeted with an authentic Masai dance and afterward were invited into their homes.
The land border crossing into Kenya went smoothly, and Saleh stayed with us until we met our Kenya tour guide Francis who was at the border waiting for us.
In Kenya we went to the Masai Mara NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Elementeita, Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate NP, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Samburu NP, Buffalo Springs NP, Amboseli NP, and spent our last night in Nairobi (If you have time in Nairobi, arrange for your guide to take you to the Giraffe Manor where you can hand feed the Giraffes).
Our Kenyan guide Francis was kind and easy to talk to. We were lucky enough to see all the Big 5 in Tanzania, and again in Kenya. Each of Kenya's parks that we visited were also very distinct and each had something special to offer. We had initially scheduled Abedare NP in our itinerary, but because of heavy rains, none of the lodges were open in Abedare, and many of the roads had major damage. So instead of going to Abedare, we ended up going to Lake Naivasha on a boat tour to an island were you can walk with Zebra, Wildebeests, and Giraffes. We also went to Hell's Gate afterward since it is was so close. Hell's Gate was probably the park we enjoyed the least, but it is where the inspiration for Disney's Lion King came from.
Overall, Samburu had unique wildlife that we only saw there- the Somali Ostrich, Grevy's Zebra, gerenuk, and my favorite- LOTS of Oryx.
If you want to see Rhinos up close, then I would recommend going to Lake Nakuru and/or Ol Pejeta- lots and lots of White and Black rhinos.
The Masai Mara had lots of Lions and also has a group of Cheetahs called the 5 brothers which was super cool to see.
The view of Mt. Kilimanjaro from Amboseli and the abundance of Elephants found there was breathtaking and quintessential Africa.
Tarangire's Baobab trees were incredible and looked like something out of a Dr. Seuss book.
Ngorogoro Crater and Arusha NP were absolutely stunning and what I would call Heaven on Earth.
The lodges and luxury tented camps were each extremely good. We stayed mostly in the Serena lodges/Tented camps, as well as a handful of other tented camps and lodges. ALL of the accommodations in both Tanzania and Kenya were superb!
In regards to the food, it too was great. I am a vegetarian and there were tons of tasty options at all of the lodges. My traveling companion doesn't eat beef or pork, nor does he eat vegetables, but he too had plenty of chicken and fish options. They also have pineapple, watermelon, bread, rolls, FRENCH FRIES and chicken samosas at all of the lodges and tented camps. You will not be disappointed.
I would highly highly recommend using Africa Endless Cruising LTD to plan your visit to Either Tanzania, Kenya or both if you are able. Mr. Chacha met us at our very nice hotel in Arusha on our first night of the trip to ensure that we had everything we needed. He took great care of us and I'm confidant he will do the same for you. Don't hesitate to request Saleh as your tour guide in Tanzania, and Francis as your tour guide in Kenya. You will be in talented, capable, and friendly hands.
We had internet every night of our safari and Mr. ChaCha emailed us 3 times during our trip to check-in and make sure everything was going as planned. Mr. ChaCha is very professional and very organized.
If you are planning a trip to either Tanzania or Kenya or both then I highly highly recommend booking with Africa Endless Cruising LTD
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome experience
I did a five day tour and had a great time exploring Uganda! From pick up till the end everything was fine. The communication before I came to Uganda was easy, responses came quickly and I got all the information I needed. My guide/driver Willy was a perfect host! He told me a lot about Uganda and I felt very safe no matter which road we were on. I liked all of the accomodations,and though I've booked the camping/basic fare, I was positively surprised by the standards. Thanks for a perfect experience in Uganda!
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superb service and great guidance
Chose this company among about 10 others. Very individual approach, quick and smooth communications. The price was also the best I could find.
Everything was even better than I expected: comfortable driving by a very experienced guide Eli, cozy and comfortable accomodation. We slept well, we never were hungry, we saw the big 5 and many many more animals, Eli and Philomenia took care of every detail of our trip.
I highly recommend African Savannah for everyone who wants to have an amazing and safe safari trip!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good communication and planning. All our needs were
Chris was very good at planning and communicating. We enjoyed his flexibility and he made the trip very enjoyable for our whole family of 6.
JP
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent operator that I have never experienced before
I was planning to visit South Africa in December 2020 and ask 4 agencies to quote and give me a itinerary plan through Safaribooking. Mr. Darren in Compass Odyssey gave me the most quick response and appropriate plan to suit my request. Especially, I am searching to see the wild dog and he kindly investigate where has more possibility to see them at that timing and made me a plan.
Finally, very unfortunate situation coming from COVID situation and have to cancel the trip but even this cancellation he made me very detailed support without any complain or fee to pay. I'm surely recommend them as agency to go to Safari in South Africa and of course I'll come with them to see wild dog in the future. Thank you again Darren and see you in the future.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The booking was seamless, and I got value for money as their services were exceptional, thumbs up
Excellent. The tour guide was well versed with tourist attraction and history of the Maasai Mara. We managed to see a lot of animals during the tour plus the accommodation was comfortable.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service from beginning to end
Classic Journeys were extremely helpful and accommodating to all of our requirements, right down to arranging the COVID test for the return flight home making the whole trip of a lifetime possible. Meeting us from the airport and arranging for us to stay in some of the best accommodation in the Masai Mara. Loyk camp was INCREDIBLE with wild animals roaming the grounds. It was an unbelievable experience and that is all down to the excellent service from the Classic Journeys Team. Sameer our driver was fantastic and with his help and expertise we managed to spot the big 5 as well as rare opportunities to see young cheetah and rhino cubs! Unforgettable trip and I was so impressed by the whole service. Thank you Classic Journeys
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
End of the year 2020 Vacation
Going on a vacation at end of the year organized by Kubwa Five Safaris was the best vacation decision I have ever made, I am filled with joy for having considered a friend’s recommendation about this company. I got to learn many things on the trip, some of the new things I learnt was the Sezibwa river was given birth by a woman, the river has beautiful falls and it is one of the places you should consider visiting. Kubwa Five Safaris you are best. Thanks so much.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They were incredibly reliable, had no hitch despite being in a foreign country. Super amazing guys.
Their communication is quite efficient and reliable at all times. On tour they exceed one's expectations and standards. They make the tour very easy, relaxing and smooth. Saying they are the best Is an understatement.