RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good
Our acquaintance with the real Kenya took place thanks to our guide Jeff. We went on a 3 days safari from Nairobi, spending just over a week on the ocean at Diani Beach. At the beginning of the safari trip, it seemed to us as something tedious and difficult, given the size of the reserve, since we thought that we would hardly be able to see many wild animals. On the first day, we had a 6-hour road from Nairobi. We thought this was going to be the hard part, but thanks to Jeff the time flew by. The first thing we were really lucky with on this trip was Jeff. He is incredibly passionate about his work, wildlife, Kenya and really did everything to make our trip interesting and comfortable.
On the first day of the safari, we saw a cheetah so close that it seemed impossible to us. On the second day, we started the safari at 6 am and it was worth it. Endless plains where you can meet many animals on almost every square kilometer. Great Migration. Jeff drove us from the best angles so we could get great shots. Animals: elephants, lions, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, rhinos - at arm's length. The magnificent flora and fauna of the savannah will not leave anyone indifferent. Seeing these incredible territories, you will understand how important a good guide is here.
On the third day, we said goodbye to Kenya, spending time in the Maasai village, and then leaving the reserve for the airport. This color and originality, dating back to the time of the creation of civilization, leaves a vivid imprint in the memory.
From the advantages of organizing a safari:
1. It was nice that the program was adjusted specifically to our requests and wishes.
2. We were picked up from our hotel in Nairobi, not from the airport.
3. We were able to pay by card in the office, which is very convenient.
4. We saw that every client is taken care of here, answering all questions in WhatsApp very quickly and in detail.
5. Friendly atmosphere
6. Comfortable jeep
As for the safari - This is the Nation Geographic you see with your own eyes! There are not enough words and emotions to describe in text the feelings that we experienced.
Thanks a lot!
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Its a increible experience, i recomend for all!!
Raymond its a nice driver but a bettet person, we enjoy all of travel with this, i hope one day i see him again one day! For us its the best conductor and guie of the world!!!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great expérience !
Great guide and intense expérience !
It definitly worth it.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What a trip !! Awsome organisation
We did 9 days safari with Kilimanjaro Budget Safaris. That was awsome. Everything was as expectected. We wer picked up at the airport by a wonderful guide. He drive us all around kenya and explained us all about kenya usages, wild animals etc.. This was a great expérience. With him we discovered a wonderfull country with beautifull people.
I fully recommand kili budget safari for people who want to do a safari in kenya. It is a great expérience for a great price.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Enjoyed Masaimara and Nakuru Safaris
At Masaimara we saw all big 5 except Rhino. In Nakuru we saw the Rhino .Mission accomplished. we also had good sightings of many bird species . Kenya is a beautiful place and was made even more beautiful by Maggie and her team. Easy booking as Maggie took us through the same via WhatsApp and was really very fast in advising us . The driver Paul was amazing and very good in spotting the wildlife. Totally Awesome experience. Pls guys use Bison Safaris for your safaris and you will not regret at all. Thank you to Maggie and team and hope to bring back more of my friends next year.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour, guides and accommodation
We searched for a safari tour for our honeymoon and All Time Safaris were very quick to return my query and begin planning our holiday. Titus was always willing to help via email or WhatsApp and helped us create an amazing trip starting in Kenya and ending in Tanzania. We were given plenty of different options for places to stay and could work within the budget we required.
In Kenya we stayed at Entumoto camp and had a great view from the lobby area and our room. Our guide Richard was super friendly and helped plan our day so we can see as much as possible (including sunrise and sunset trips into the Masai Mara). We also visited a nearby village and met the locals which was another amazing experience on top of seeing plenty of the big 5.
We moved onto the Serengeti via an incredible spa day at Lake Victoria (serenity on the lake) and met our new tour guide Elyon who was again friendly, knowledgeable and put in the hours to drive us around searching out sights that will live in the memory forever. We stayed for 2 nights at Sametu Camp before having one night at Lions Paw in the Ngorongoro crater. Again the rooms, service, views and food was incredible. The staff always went out their way at every stage to help and the lunch packs they provide when you are out are tasty and suitable for vegetarians.
We saw just about every animal you can think of (bar a rhino) in multiple scenarios and even when you were heading back for the day if a message came in of a sighting of something Richard/Ely went straight to it.
We couldn’t have been happier with the service we received prior to flying out and when we were there. The accommodation was secure, comfy and had hot water for showers.
You have to be prepared for a lot of driving (if you are landing in Nairobi I’d recommend catching up on some sleep on the tarmac roads before you go off road!) but it is all worth it for stumbling onto a pride of lions and their cubs or a cheetah protecting its kill.
I can’t recommend going on Safari enough and will highly recommend All Time Safaris to anyone who will listen. Thanks again Titus!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great animals and people
The Safari was amazing! Not only did we see lots of animals, it was also possible to get really near them e.g. lionesses.
The accomodation was great and I strongly recommend to book the camping as shelter for the night, because you can hear the animals in the nigth quite good while sleeping is still very comfortable. Also I met great people both in my accomodation and in the Safari car I was driving in. The drivers werde also good and I felt safe during the drives. All in all the service was great and I would strongly recommend it to others
MT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our tour operator provided us with the best guides ever!
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip in Africa - Kenya and Uganda. Our guides Patrick and Dalson made sure about this - they were very attentive, reliable throughout and did all they could to make sure we had the best holiday possible. I would definitely recommend them.
I preferred Uganda while my friend preferred Kenya. My choice is due to the fact that the programme was more at leisure and more varied in activities - Kenya had some early starts and long hours in jeep and heat; I would have liked a little more time to settle into a hotel and chill a bit especially since the accommodation the tour operator chose for us were great. I would have done either lake Nakuru or Amboseli in a week's trip - not both. Probably would choose Nakuru as less driving. But, I know my friend would want to do it all once again so it does depend on personal differences.
The accommodation was good, comfortable, and clean throughout the trip. The food and service were also very good too. The accommodation close to Bwindi was a bit lower in standards - mostly in terms of the service, lack of warm water, poor lighting, and internet.
Transportation - I hated that mountain road to see the gorillas but I guess that can't be helped :). It is recommended to have a proper safari jeep rather than a van.
Some points for reference:
1. US dollars are preferred and only the new ones are accepted - and papers need to be flat, clean - no tears, no gem marker etc.
2. Despite paying a lot for this trip (a 2 week trip in Africa has cost us as much if not more than anywhere else in the world including the US/Canada; Central and South America; Asia) one is still expected to fork out in tips .... daily.
3. Take some clothes, and sweets for the kids waving by the roadside.
4. Check all plans in detail with the tour operator beforehand since we had one or two miscommunications. However, these were rectified. Communication was regular prior to the trip and the guides could easily contact the operator during the trip.
5. Try to go to a local dance/performance show, it is worth it!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
You won't be disappointed choosing Sevenbyfar for safari
Me and my wife booked a 8 day safari covering Ambesoli, Lake Naivasha, Nakuru and Masai Mara. Overall experience was truly amazing and memorable. Thanks to Sylvester and Sylvia for the itinerary and the accommodations.
Safari -- We are so happy with our tour guide Eric :) He is truly an amazing person who listens to customers. I am a hobby photographer(Here are our pics from the tour https://www.instagram.com/clix.by.yash/ ) and told him the things we are interested in looking at and capturing. He tried his best to show most of the animals at every park. Glad that our Big5 checklist got ticked. Along with big 5 we have seen many other animals. Other thing we loved is the boat ride and walking safari at Lake Naivasha. Don't miss the hot air balloon ride in Masai Mara. Simply if you get Eric as your tour guide, you can trust him to be the best guide.
Vehicle -- Ours is a private safari and the vehicle 4*4 land cruiser was in very good condition. It has power adapters as well so that one need not worry about dead batteries.
Stay - We stayed at Kibo safari camp at Amboseli, Mbweha camp near Nakuru and Sekenani camp at Masai Mara. We requested a room with Kilimanjaro view at Kibo and it was such a beautiful view. Mbweha camp is also an amazing place to stay. All the stays are clean and I highly recommend Kibo and Mbweha. Staff were very friendly and they took good care of us.
Food - We both are vegetarian and all the stays were happy to prepare some special food for us. It was tasty. :)
On the last day, we had a great lunch at Red ginger restaurant and then visited Giraffe center(Don't miss this) and Karen blixen museum.
We would definitely want to visit Africa again and looking forward to travel with Seven by far again.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best Safari experience in Tanzania
Guides are very knowledgeable and make extra effort so that you witness the wildlife in its raw form. Would recommend booking a trip to Serengeti and Ngorongoro with them. Cost is reasonable too as compared to other operators