US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great outfit to book a safari with.
This is an awesome outfit to book a safari with. Our group was with Face of Africa for 2 weeks. The company has drivers that have been working for them for a number of years. The outings were well planned and the hotel/camps used were beautiful and wonderful. The food always fresh and healthy. Box/Bag lunches provided each days outing. The drivers were so knowledgeable about their country, the animals and birds. There was almost no question of ours that they could not answer. Great communication about what each day safari entailed. We were picked up at the airport, escorted through out several national parks and delivered back to the airport for flying home. They were also able to accommodate various requests. This was a trip of a life time for me and it did not disappoint. It was well worth the money and I would not hesitate to recommend Face of Africa or to book another trip with them.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Terrific experience, knowledgeable, kind and capable guides!
Face of Africa and its guides made me feel safe, cared for, and free to eye witness big time Nature. Thrilling! They were kind and caring, always fulfilling special requests. Their knowledge of the wild life was simply astounding. Immediately they were friends upon whom we could depend. The accommodations selected were as awesome as the parks visited. Imagine staying in an 1st class room on a coffee plantation or in tented lodges where the wildlife live
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with amazing guide
Overall an amazing experience. Our guide, David, made the whole trip. He was extremely nice, knowledgeable, proactive, service minded, and always walked the last mile to make our trip as memorable as possible.
The only improvement potential we had was that we would like to have a little more information received beforehand. Two days before departure we still hadn't heard from the company around pick-up time and -place.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful!
We had a fantastic experience on safaris!
We felt very safe the whole time and the guide (John) and driver (Joshua) were extremely knowledge and patient!
Nothing was too much trouble.
We were lucky enough to see all of the animals in the super 7…multiple times.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbelievable beautiful
Our trip to South Africa greatly exceeded our expectations. It is an extremely beautiful country, lush, and green. We booked a stay in Pilanesberg National Park where we did several game viewing drives. We saw many wild animals on each drive. Our lodging in the park was great, had a pool, goid food, including a braai one evening. Service was great and staff extremely friendly and helpful. We also spent eight days in Cape Town and enjoyed the mountains, ocean, wine farms, museums, more great food, and friendly people. Despite safety warnings, we always felt safe. Would absolutely recommend a visit to South Africa.
JE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Indescribable once in a lifetime experience
This was the most incredible experience, once in a lifetime, totally indescribable. The Kenyans are the most beautiful, sincere, obliging people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting, if you can experience this trip, Safari in the Masai Mara then a week in Watamu, you will have the time of your life!
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A spectacular place to visit during the calving season.
We had a wonderful time on safari in Tanzania. The short dry season (February) turned out to be absolutely ideal. As it was calving season it was a real treat to see all the new arrivals. The weather was perfect (30 degrees Celsius with clear blue skies and no rain at all). There were essentially no mosquitos or bugs to deal with. Our guide was a superb driver and always managed to find the best view point when there was a number of tour guides competing for the prime vantage spot.
Our concerns about safety turned out to be unjustified. We always felt completely comfortable- both while on Safari and when mingling with the locals. We will definitely be encouraging our friends to follow in our footsteps.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
George is fabulous! You’re in great hands with him!
George is fun! He knows everything there is to know about the animals, the flora & fauna, the people and hoe to make things happen! Knowing where the big 5 hang out is essential! ! He’s organized, knowledgeable but his personality improves every moment of every day! I’ve been on many tours, in many countries but George Killas is the best! You will love it!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Next level
Kiliholidays is the real hidden gem of Tanzania. We chose it because it was an affordable option that provided a wonderful onboarding process. When we booked our safari we got a professional personalized itinerary with a shareable link for friends and family. Mack was wonderful in helping us book flights while in Tanzania and made us feel comfortable with the payment and logistics process.
Edward was everything you could hope for in a Safari guide. He was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and made the trip more than what it would have been without him. The camaraderie we shared was not something you can find online or pay a premium price for. When I recommend safari in Tanzania to friends and family I specifically mention Kiliholidays by name. When we ran out of local currency, Edward was happy to front a couple shillings given that we were able to pay him back when we found an ATM. He also served as a liaison to the local environment and helped us navigate communicating with the local community and living in a novel environment. We really enjoyed spending time with him.
Mr. Mood was our private chef and was a delight. His food was not only delicious, but he was quick to take note of any dietary restricitons and had meals prepared for each of us that catered to our needs. Another pleasant personality, he made the trip that much richer. We were cracking jokes the whole time!
If you are considering Kiliholidays, you are considering a very good option.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An outstanding experience!
Some decisions you never regret... Going on a Safari is one of them, and choosing Sino African is another one! When we began planning our Safari, we researched several tour operators, but Sino African stood out for their accommodating, creative, and flexible approach. They provided options that we hadn't considered and warned us when some of our ideas didn't make sense. It felt like a genuine partnership rather than a sales pitch or a matter of "choose one of the options" - which was the case with many of the other operators we compared. This partnership approach also meant we had greater control over the price, and we ended up with a competitive price point that met our goals.
Sino African also provided a range of planning documents that made things like hotel selection, obtaining a Kenya visa, and health precautions very straightforward. Their agent was incredibly responsive to our emails and texts throughout the planning process, not just before booking, and they helped us to realize our wishes and ideas right up until the last day of our Safari.
One word on the name of the company: Initially, we had reservations about choosing a company where the name implies a focus on customers of a specific demographics, implying maybe a focus on that language or food. As American travelers, we were unsure if Sino African would be the right choice for us. However, our concerns proved to be unfounded. Sino African exceeded our expectations with their impeccable English and ability to meet our needs perfectly. Their level of service, professionalism, and attention to detail left us pleasantly surprised. Looking back, we highly recommend Sino African to anyone considering a safari adventure in Africa.
Finally, our safari guide, Solomon, was simply outstanding. We realized in hindsight that even with perfect planning, our Safari experience would not have been the same without the quality of our guide. With Solomon, we hit the jackpot! He was friendly, patient, and a calm driver - a trait that was especially valuable in the hectic Kenyan traffic. Solomon was level-headed when it came to adjusting plans due to weather, wildlife, or other delays. Most importantly, he was incredibly knowledgeable about everything - from Kenyan politics, geological features, history, culture, customs of different tribes, back roads, and, of course most of all: wildlife. His knowledge of the animals was truly breathtaking, and he managed to share it with us in bite-sized pieces whenever we saw the animals in their natural habitat. This made our Safari experience truly unforgettable. Overall, it was Solomon who made our Safari adventure such a memorable and amazing experience.
