65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful mini-vacation in Samburu!
My husband contacted Winnie at Flight and Safaris to arrange a long weekend trip for us to Samburu National Park. We live in Kenya and already know Flight and Safari because they provide a driver for us during weekdays. Winnie set up a visit at a great lodge (Intrepid Camp), with two outings every day. The lodge was beautiful, the food was very good, the tents were comfortable and the staff was attentive. Johnathon was our driver on this trip. He is extremely knowledgeable about the animals, the Kenyan parks, and the culture. He has an excellent eye for spotting game, and a great sense of humor, and he is a safe driver on top of it all. During our weekend in Samburu saw all of the "Samburu Five" (reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, oryx and the gerenuk, a long-necked antelope that feeds by standing on its hind legs) not to mention numerous elephants, lions, cheetahs, and a leopard. We had a wonderful time, and definitely recommend Flight and Safari.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing experience.
We had a wonderful trip. I've lived in Tanzania for 20 years and have done a lot of travelling there, but this was my first time on safari in Kenya. The wildlife was amazing, we saw the big five and tons and tons of lions. The weather wasn't the greatest, but it was still a great trip. Our driver, Richard, was great, and we helped many other people who got stuck in the mud. Food was much better than expected. The tented accommodation was basic, but the other hotels were much better than expected. My only complaint was that we did not have hot water anywhere. They said they had it, but it never worked. We visited Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Hell's Gate. All of them were great in their own way. We paid an extra $5 per person to rent bikes in Hell's Gate, and it was a special experience cycling through a park. The walk through the gorge was also worth it. These were the only things we paid extra for, everything else was included, and the price was extremely fair. The trip was definitely beyond my expectations.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good service and safe driving with reliable drivers.
The communcation before and during the rental services were great. There were no issues and everything ran smoothly.
David our driver was an excellent driver who took at places safely, comfortably and always made sure we are ok. He was really interesting to talk to and understand more about Ugandan life as well as taking us from different spots.
It was a great experience to drive with David and we would highly recommend David for others. Thank you for the amazing experience and we look forward to coming back.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
from beginning (booking) to end (after the safari) I have nothing but positive reviews about LKA.
Communication: I have been most impressed by Anna, the person in charge of bookings, she was most efficient and helpful, very patient when I needed to change many things on our itinerary as we were 4 people traveling from different locations. She was prompt in replying to my emails and cannot commend her highly enough. She came to greet us the day of our arrival in Arusha and again on our last day, she was most gracious.
Lastly I have to add that everything went according to schedule without hiccups, not that we would have objected to some things going wrong, but they didn't and we were left with a wonderful memory of Tanzania.
Expectations: the trip far exceeded our expectations, I went with my family and we found the experience magical and memorable. My kids said it's the most memorable holiday ever!!
Safari tour: First I would like to thank our tour guide and Driver Swalehe, a very exceptional driver, very unassuming and pleasant. Extremely competent and knowledgeable. Very attentive without being overbearing, my family appreciated him a great deal and have wonderful memories of our safari, we did actually see all the animals described in the books plus more events on the way. He was always very patient and willing to do whatever it takes to give us a wonderful experience.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Benson Safari’s provided us a wonderful experience from arrival to departure.
We are delighted that we chose Benson’s Safaris to guide our Tanzania safari experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our safari through Tanangire, Serengeti, Ngorogoro Crater, and Lake Manyara, as well as our cultural experiences with the Maasai, Hadzabe, Datoga, tribes and the Gidangooga blacksmith. We liked the local Mama lunch and agricultural visits in Mto wa Mbu.
Benson was wise and flexible as we fashioned our itinerary. The accommodations he recommended all suited us well and were staffed by friendly and helpful people. We especially enjoyed our stays in the tented camps.
Our driver-guide Paul was fabulous! He knew so much about the animals and skillfully got us to them, often positioning the land cruiser to optimize our camera angle. Paul took great care of us, for examples facilitating our gluten-free eating and helping us get avocado after I injured my knee (as recommended for healing by Tanzanians). He also taught us some Kiswahili, which enriched our connections with the people we met. We enjoyed our conversations with Paul as we journeyed on safari. We also enjoyed conversations with our airport driver Zablon.
Benson Safari’s provided us a wonderful experience from arrival to departure. When you’re planning a trip from 10,000 miles away, it’s important to have local expertise. We wanted to go with a Tanzanian-owned tour operator and we’re happy we chose Benson. We’d go with them again and are already recommending them to our family and friends.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mamaland Safari’s provided us a wonderful experience.
We are delighted that we chose Mamaland Safaris to guide our Uganda safari experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our safari through Lake Bunyonyi, Bwindi gorillas, Kibale chimpanzees, and Murchison Falls, as well as our cultural experiences with the Bakiga and Pigmy people.
Mamaland’s Edrisa was wonderful to work with as we fashioned our itinerary. The accommodations he recommended all suited us well and were staffed by friendly and helpful people. We especially enjoyed our stay at Bakiga Lodge in Bwindi National Forest.
Our driver-guide Paul was fabulous! He knew a lot about Ugandan culture and animals. Paul took great care of us, for examples facilitating our gorilla and chimpanzee trekking after a knee injury. He also taught us greetings and gratitudes in multiple local languages, which enriched our connections with the people we met. We enjoyed our conversations with Paul as we journeyed on safari, as well as our refreshing pineapple “stopovers”.
Mamaland Safari’s provided us a wonderful experience. When you’re planning a trip from 10,000 miles away, it’s important to have local expertise. We wanted to go with a Ugandan-owned tour operator and we’re happy we chose Mamaland. We’d go with them again and are already recommending them to our family and friends.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service, real safari!!! Perfect experience:) many thanks
Thanks from my family,
Amazing experience, super drivers show real wild life,
We see real in Maasai Mara not only animals, but and local people life.
Poor hotels, some confusing about stay in camp... but this again give me experience. I’m understanding my life at home high quality and I can’t complain when something missing at home... after stay in camp Maasai Mara
Respect to all Maasai Mara people
Mindaugas
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best place and peolple
Simon did our safari experience unforgettable, he is the best one. We saw the bif five at the Maasai mara, Amboseli and lake Naivasha and lake Nakuru. We ride a balloon and was the best experience. Simon prepared everything and make sure we enjoy.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing agency to deal with. Robert was an absolute delight. AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!!
If you want to deal with an travel agent that LISTENS to what you want, and tries his best to deliver the experience you are dreaming of.....Robert of Wild Africa Travel is your man. We had never travelled to Africa before and this was a holiday we had always wanted to do. We always plan and organise our own holidays, but my husband saw a deal that Wild Africa Travel were advertising. It was a 9 day South Africa Safari holiday. My husband sent through an enquiry and Robert contacted us. Robert listened to everything we wanted to experience, and we ended up extending the holiday to 21 days. We did our homework and were also liaising with another agent at the same time as Robert. We were comparing the suggestions both agents offered and there was no comparison. Robert was listening and planning our holiday to what we requested. The other agent was completely off-base and had clearly not understood what we wanted to do (we were emailing both agents with the same instructions, so how one could get it so wrong amazed us). We finally booked with Wild Africa Travel. We knew all the way along, that our booking was being managed because as our holiday was approaching and we were being asked questions. When our itinerary arrived, we received a printed copy presented in travel wallets, a emailed copy and also a link to an awesome app call "Umapped". I like to have a hard copy of our travel docs (for my piece of mind) but having access to our itinerary and all the up to date information Umapped provided was great. It contains weather link, contact details, maps etc. We both loved and appreciated how user friendly the app was. Our holiday was, I believe, the best holiday we have had (my husband includes it in his top two). The most two amazing places we stayed were Rhino Walking Safaris and Motswari Private Game Reserve. Two completely different types of accommodation, both with unforgettable experiences. Rhino Walking Safaris was a tented camp (more like glamping) as tents had ensuites and decks with seats, but being able to walk in the bush, with a small group (max 8) and 2 guides was exhilarating, especially as it was our first up and close Rhino encounter. Plus the guides were walking books of knowledge. Motswari Private Game Lodge was thatched roof dwellings, beautifully decorated with full bathrooms, desk and sitting area. We saw our very best game viewing here. Rhinoa, lions and a leopard along with all the other animals, seen at Rhino Walking Safaris which included, giraffe, zebra, elephant, Kudu, loads of Impala etc. Food and staff, in both locations, was exceptional. The other places we stayed at were great too but I could keep writing and these two places were the absolute stand outs for the experience they provided. So thank you Robert and Wild Africa Travel for organising this truly awesome holiday for us to sit back and enjoy. Cheers :)
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous Fun, our Guide was extraordinary and knowledgeable... Don’t hestitate, worth every penny!!!
Everything was better than expected... hugely better! We loved the day, roaring around the bushland chasing each photograph! We will be back.... really great fun... thank you!!!