US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience up Kilimanjaro
I will admit, I was a bit doubtful about hiking Kilimanjaro with Suricata since it seems like they specialize in safaris and when you do something like this you want knowledgeable and experienced guides. DONT let that deter you. Fredi, Omary, and Augusti were amazing guides with over a DECADE of experience and 100s of summits. (For reference we did the 7 day lemosho route)
First off, the logistics and communication was amazing. Hilary (the company owner) responded to all our questions and concerns and was super patient with us. Setting up our pickup/drop off, hotel stay and everything was taken care of and included.
The guides always focused with our goal of not only making it up the mountain, but making it up safely. They checked in on us multiple times a day to make sure we were feeling well and even if we weren’t they did everything in their power to make sure we were while still pushing us to reach our goal. They honestly felt like family by the time we got down the mountain. They were all super knowledgeable and complimented each other very well. All of them were also super transparent to us and made sure we were transparent to them to make sure we had the best chances of summiting.
The porters did an insane job. For a group of 7 we had 21 porters that moved our duffels, tents, dining tents, bathroom, etc from campsite to campsite every day. They took great care of us as well while at the campsite, looking after us, and tending to our needs. I can’t stress how much of a difference the porters make for the experience. I always felt safe with them and they were amazing to meet and talk to as well throughout the 7 day exeperience.
The cooks were also great. While maybe not the most glamorous food, the food was delicious every day, every meal, and the chefs did an amazing job handling all of our groups dietary restrictions.
Finally, I really can’t describe how special and amazing Suricata made this journey for us. Many of us were doubtful at various points if we would make it to the summit due to altitude, stomach issues and just feeling unwell, but the whole crew really gave it their all and made sure we made it up and down the mountain safely! It never felt like it was their job to get us to the top of this mountain. It was like they wanted us at the top from the bottom of their heart.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
James was the best tour guide ever!
We had an amazing time on our 6 day Safari to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli. The accommodations and food were great. We had James as our tour guide, and I highly recommend him! He went above and beyond to ensure we saw all the animals and knew so much about them! He was also a great driver, we felt very safe with him! Before the trip, Alex was always quick to answer any questions I had. Thanks Lenchada Safaris!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional
We had an amazing week of safary with Kakasii. It was just magic
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
great, nice and an excellent guide who is very knowledgeable and knows the most beautiful areas
We really enjoyed our tours (one day by car into the Moremi Game Reserve, next day by boat) with Black Smooth Adventure.
We were picked up at our lodge early in the morning and had two great private tours. Both - the guide on land and the one on the boat - were very friendly and very knowledgeable. They have put a lot of effort and perseverance in finding us the places where we could have the greatest animal encounters. It was just great and we loved it!
Awesome breakfasts and lunches in the Wilderness!
We had agreed a price for both tours in advance, unfortunately the staff from our lodge forwarded a wrong, shorter boattour to Black Smooth Adventure.
When we discussed this with the guide after the tour, they were very cooperative and accepted a lower price without any problems. Very fair, although the company was not to blame, but the Lodge-Staff made the mistake.
We recommend Black Smooth Adventure and would book there again next time. Uniquely beautiful tours and experiences!
Thank you, Ousie!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Caring from A to Z
From inquiry until the moment i landed in my homecountry they have been super helpful with everything. Not only with the safari itself but they also helped me with visum, stay, etc
The safari was an unforgettable experience where i’ve met wonderful people. I can’t be more enthousiastic about this company!
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent tour operator. Very enjoyable holiday.
From being picked up at the airport to being dropped off for our return flight we had a fantastic well organised trip. Thank you Speke Uganda for that and a special thank you to Sam and Jimmy for their excellent care though out our holiday. We loved Uganda, we loved the people and we loved all the many animals that Sam and Jimmy helped us find. Thank you.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
James is the best, could not ask for more!
Just finished a 6-day tour and we definitely saw everything! In addition to seeing the animals in their natural habitats, you also get to drive through the towns between the parks and accommodations and see how the locals live. If you have the time, add the optional Maasai village for a truly authentic experience. It will definitely open your eyes to the luxury and privileges you have in your own life.
Our tour guide James was phenomenal! Throughout our time together, we covered over 1,500 km of roads, many of which are quite bumpy and he handled them like a pro in his 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser. Through his 10+ years of experience, he has a lot of connections in the parks and on his radio so he knew exactly where to go to see all of the mammals and birds. He was not afraid to be an aggressive driver to get to the best views. I noticed a lot of other safari drivers being content with a mediocre view. Not James, he would rush to the perfect spot every time so you could get as close as possible. He also had lots of knowledge of the animals, towns, and Kenya in general which was really helpful.
Lenchada Safaris should be a no-brainer booking. Buy with confidence and ask all of your questions before booking. They are very responsive.
If you have any questions from a recent traveler perspective, as well as want to see photos from the 6-day experience, feel free to reach out on my Instagram ~ @DJ_Johnny_Marco
HU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great communication, professional organization and a lot of fun
We enjoyed every moment of our vacation. Uganda is a wonderful place to visit and has so much to offer. We particularly enjoyed the game drive in Murchison Fall NP, the boat tour on the Kazinga channel, the chimpanzee and gorilla trekkings.
Communication with Reagan was prompt and easy and the organization was professional. The price for the tour was one of the bests we could get but this didn't mean compromise on service and quality.
Highly recommend Dav Safaris.
Arafat is a great guide and excellent driver. He has extensive knowledge on all the places and animals we came across. Moreover he has a magical ability to summon the animals during the game drives.
9 days are way to short to properly cover everything so we will return for a longer stay for sure :)
PT
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
9 day Ndutu Calving Season Serengeti Migration.
We just finished the 9 Day Ndutu Calving season with Richard Moshi , our expert guide.
We were very impressed from the first contact with Lion King Adventures..
Rosemary did an excellent job informing clearly about the desired tour, with budgets and possible minor changes.. We opted for the midrange option.
This was our third trip to Tanzania and exceeded our best expectations.
Our main purpose was photography and it was a purpose achieved , with an appreciable number of “ keepers”.
Through well-planned logistics we managed to do the entire tour without resorting to the terrible lunch boxes .
Richard was unsurpassed in that regard.
A special thanks for a Lion King gesture that captivated us : two personalised wine bottles.
Richard, in addition to his kindness, revealed himself to be a profound connoisseur of wildlife , with an eagle eye.
He did his best to satisfy our intentions and he succeeded.
Good memories are made of this.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good communication and safari guide
We went on a 2 day safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro. The communication was good and it was booked easily. The guide was enthusiastic and gave us a lot of information about the parks and animals.