NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Serengeti Safari with Perfect Arrangements
On a very short notice RA Safaris able to arrange our Safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
Indeed its a lifetime experience and Eli who was driver/guide provides a lot of valuable information and help us to understand the Life in National Park and also in general the Culture and Life of Tanzania People.
NE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond expectations.
Beacon Safaris was a great find on my part. When I was looking for short safaris to do during our 5 days in Kenya, everything looked outrageously expensive, or just too long a trip for the time we had. I came across the website for Beacon Safaris and saw the luxury camp option for a 3-day tour of the Masai Mara. I sent an email inquiry about it and Robert responded quickly with a great itinerary for me.
I checked out the itinerary and it seemed to be exactly what I was looking for. A two-night, three-day safari, with transportation from Nairobi, as well as through the reserve, a guide, accommodation at a luxury camp ground, and all meals provided, for $600 per person. This may seem like a hefty price tag for 3 days and 2 nights but if you look at the costs of safaris across Africa, it is very reasonable. Robert even gave suggestions for hotels to stay at for ease of pick-up in the morning for our safari and we were pleasantly surprised with the hotel we chose from his selection (La Maison Royale).
Kenneth, our driver and guide, picked us up from the hotel at 7am to head to the Masai Mara from Nairobi. We had the whole vehicle and tour to ourselves, which was a nice bonus. The drive to Masai was along but scenic one, with stops to check out view points, as well as an extra stop at a Masai village to learn more about the Masai people. It was an extra cost, paid to the Masai people, with the money going towards funding their schools (which are not funded by the government), so we had no problem spending the money. It was very interesting learning about the Masai people from the Masai men who showed us around the village and even did a couple dances for us, involving us in it as well. Seeing the way they constructed houses out of mud, sticks, grass and cow dung, which they said takes 3 months to build, and last about 10 years. It was a very interesting experience, which may not have been the most authentic way to experience the Masai culture, as it was a quick visit but it was very enlightening nonetheless, and we do not regret it.
Our accommodations provided for our tour was the Ilkenani Camp Ground, which I have wrote all about here, and we were very impressed with it. There were quite a few places around the Masai Mara, but we liked the feel our camp ground had. As it was luxury, but not too commercial like some of the other ones located there.
Kenneth, our driver and guide, was so friendly and knowledgeable. He was a great driver, who had clearly a lot of experience on safaris in the Masai Mara, as well as other locations. He answered any questions we had along the way with no hesitations. He did all he could to make sure we were able to see the most that we could in our short stay, and we managed to see the Big 5 (lions, elephants, buffalo, leopard and rhino), as well as zebras, impalas, hippos, cheetahs, giraffes, ostriches, and many more I can’t even remember them all.
I would highly recommend looking into Beacon Safaris when booking your next trip to Kenya.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An excellent Safari with Grassrootz
My friend and I did a 3 day tour with Grassrootz to Murchinson Park in Uganda. They provided an excellent service at a very agreeable price. Our guide Paul was knowledgeable and really looked after us. I would thoroughly recommend Grassrootz for an enjoyable and safe trip.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Absolutely Outstanding
Wow where do we start.Everything about our trip was absolutely outstanding.From the moment we started liaising with Cuan with our dates & ideas ,& with his expertise he managed to put together the most beautiful holiday for our whole family.Its the finer details that Cuan & African Ubuntu offer that really make a difference.We had follow up phone calls,personal appearances by his people in Africa to make sure you the client are satisfied.His people are reliable,helpful,local & knowledgeable.Nothing was ever too much trouble & they will accomodate you in anyway they can.The accomodation was absolutely beautifully and we felt that everyone did a outstanding job looking after us.We think this trip was the holiday of a lifetime & sincerely would like to Thank Cuan & African Ubuntu Safaris for putting this African Adventure together for us all.We love Africa & were lucky enough to share these experiences with our family.
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Big Five and so much more!!!
We booked an 11 days individual safari program in the northern circuit including Tarangiere, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro crater, Ndutu region and central Serengeti. Already before coming to Tanzania the contact and planning was excellent - thank you so much again Mwanaidi!!! Our guide and driver for the trip was Gerald. He is a very experienced guide (20 years on safari) who seems to know everything about the animals, the Massai and Tanzania in general. We kept asking questions and always got very comprehensive answers. This is something so important for such kind of a trip - thank you very much again - Gerald!!! Besides, we had all the time we wanted to watch the animals and take pictures. The accommodations were also beyond our expectations.
Even for the not predictable things they took good care of us. My flight was delayed by one day and later during the trip my friend got sick and we had to spend a night in a hospital. However, in the end we almost didn't miss anything since they rearranged our itinerary accordingly.
As so many others already said before - Go with Easy Travel and you will have a wonderful trip!!!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Amazing trip with Big Time Safaris
Big Time Safaris made our trip easy to organise and a truly amazing experience.
From the first contact with them everything was made so easy. I dealt with Martha in their office and she kept in touch and answered all my questions. As I had never been to Kenya, I had plenty of questions to ask and Martha was really helpful. There was no pressure to buy their package and payment is made at the Nairobi office on the day you head off on the trip of a lifetime. We chose a 5 day Safari to Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru and as it was the first time we had done a safari we chose the luxury option. The Sopa chain of lodges we had on the trip were absolutely fabulous and really enhanced our trip. Our guide from Big Time Safaris was Jackson, I can't praise him enough for everything he did to ensure our safari experience was the best it could be.
If you're ever thinking of doing a safari in Kenya I whole heartedly recommend the team at Big Time Safaris.
We had such a great time and if you're planning to go, then contact this company.
It really was one of the best trips we have ever done and would recommend anyone to book and not just think about it.
Review about Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by Catherine St.Quintin
Gorilla Trek was amazing & the Golden Monkeys.
A sensational experience
This place is a must see, it really is a most beautiful part of the world.We did the Golden Monkey Tour which was fantastic & then we saw the beautiful Gorillas of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.This was simply amazing.My husband & I saw the Gorillas 24 years ago & this time we bought our children to see these most amazing creatures.Our guides were so knowledgeable & helpful,simply amazing.It was so nice to see this beautiful country again.
US
35-50 years of age
Thanks for everything
Sfhub is a very serious agency. Our Safari was wonderfull. Our guide, Godfrey, english speaker was very interesting, passionated and very nice. The landscape was green so beautifull .Our trip was just wonderfull !
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Service, Great Guide, Perfect Planning
Planning the trip and the safari, Benson was very helpful and super friendly! Very fast replies and great service. We were picked up at the airport on time, taken to the hotel. Next morning our Safari began. Fantastic guide, very friendly and lots of information. Good camps. Everything went well. Would highly recommend Benson!