under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Enthusiastic
Really nice guy, got on the bus and took my seat and he gets on and hes like HEELLLOOOOOO PEOPLE, and you kinda sit there for a second and your like. Woah.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent
I had a very good trip with Thomas he drives very well and communicate with us all the way thanks Thomas
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible safari with an amazing guide and unforgettable wildlife
We had the most amazing experience with Estleon Adventures! Our safari at Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara was absolutely unforgettable. We were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five, along with so many other incredible animals. Every game drive was exciting, and our guide was absolutely fantastic! George was knowledgeable, passionate, and made the whole experience even more special.
We would also like to give a special thank you to Esther, who was our main point of contact before the safari. She was always incredibly quick to respond to our messages, answered our questions, and made us feel reassured and well taken care of throughout the planning process. Her communication was excellent and made everything so much easier.
We also really appreciated the thoughtful touches along the way. At our first accommodation, we arrived to find our room beautifully decorated with rose petals and a “Happy Honeymoon” message. It was such a lovely surprise and made us feel extra special!
Everything came together to make this trip truly memorable. From the excellent communication before the safari to our amazing guide, the incredible wildlife, and the thoughtful honeymoon surprises, we couldn't have asked for a better experience.
We are so grateful to the whole Estleon Adventures team, especially George and Esther, for making our honeymoon so special. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari in Kenya!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great! Fully contactable and very responsive.
Excellent value. Great company, contactable and very responsive throughout. The whole experience from start to finish was out of this world. Our guide Godlove was amazing. He was professional, friendly and very knowledgeable.
Cannot fault any of it!!
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Simply perfect. An exceptional stay
Ranger Buck Safaris organised a 12-day safari for us in the Kruger National Park (South Africa). Our contact, Kamo, was very attentive to our needs and fully understood our expectations. The organisation was flawless, and Ranger Buck Safaris were attentive throughout the trip, anticipating our every need and ensuring we enjoyed a completely relaxed and enjoyable experience.
The quality of the lodges, the safaris, the transfers… everything demonstrated a high standard of attention to detail and quality.
We highly recommend Ranger Buck Safaris to anyone interested in a wonderful adventure in South Africa. And we would like to extend our warmest thanks to our guardian angel, Kamo!
DK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Unforgettable Family Safari with Fondness Vacations – Our Highest Recommendations!
We had the most incredible safari experience with Fondness Vacations! We travelled as a family with two children for a six-day, five-night safari, and the entire experience exceeded all our expectations in every possible way.
We visited Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara, where we also enjoyed a treetop walk. We had the opportunity to visit two local tribes: the Hadzabe, one of the last hunter-gatherer communities in East Africa, and the Datoga, renowned for their impressive blacksmithing skills. The combination of extraordinary wildlife and fascinating cultural experiences made the trip truly unique.
We saw an absolutely unbelievable number of animals and experienced so much more than we could ever have imagined. Cheetahs, leopards and countless other incredible animals, it was simply magical!
Our guide, Wilbard, was absolutely fantastic. He was knowledgeable, welcoming and wonderful with the children. The kids had the time of their lives as we raced across the savannah in our open-roof safari jeep, spotting wildlife along the way.
Staying in tented camps in the middle of the Serengeti, surrounded by wild animals, was an adventure in itself. Having Maasai guides escort us to and from our tent after dark made the experience even more exciting and memorable!
We also took a hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti, which we cannot recommend highly enough. Floating above the savannah with breathtaking views and watching lions and hyenas on the hunt from the air was an absolutely extraordinary experience. It was one of many highlights on a trip filled with unforgettable moments!
The accommodation throughout the trip was excellent and thoughtfully chosen for a family with children. After long days out on safari, it was wonderful for the kids to jump into a swimming pool or enjoy a relaxing bath, while we took in the beautiful surroundings and views of the African wilderness.
And then there was the service from Fondness Vacations, which was simply outstanding. Steve personally visited us at our lodge the evening before departure to walk us through the itinerary and explain what to expect. Throughout the trip, he regularly checked in with us via WhatsApp to make sure everything was going smoothly and that we were having the best possible experience.
We genuinely felt taken care of from beginning to end. The level of personal attention and hands-on service was exceptional and made a real difference to our experience. Everything was beautifully organised and delivered with great professionalism, care and attention to detail. We could simply relax, enjoy the adventure and make unforgettable memories together as a family.
If you are considering a safari in Tanzania, especially as a family with children, we wholeheartedly recommend travelling with Fondness Vacations. It was truly the trip of a lifetime, and we will cherish these memories forever. A huge thank you to Steve, Wilbard and the entire Fondness Vacations team for an absolutely incredible adventure!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience, great staff!
It was a great Experience. We've seen so many animals in the Masai Mara. The staff is very friendly, the commuication was very good. Our driver Ray gave us much time in the Park to enjoy the Views and answered all our questions. We booked the Cost Option 1 so the camp was quiet basic, but we had warm water, the room was clean and the food was quiet good.
What we didn't like that much was the Masai Village. It was interesting but with 20$ a Person overprized in our opinion. The Experience seems to be very commerialzed.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The perfect Kenyan safari
Flying to Kenya for a safari was an unforgettable adventure! Once in the wild, our amazing guide, Raymond, exceeded every expectation. An exceptional driver and remarkably skilled tracker, his incredible sharp-sighted vision enabled us to discover all of the famous Big 5 and Ugly 5 in just one single day!
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Kenya Safari : Spotting the big 5 & ugly 5 with Axis Africa safaris
Flying to Kenya for a safari was a dream! Tabitha from booking provided flawless service, patiently crafting our custom itinerary. In the wild, our expert guide, Raymond—a master driver and spotter—helped us amazingly spot the Big 5 and Ugly 5 all in one day!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect First-time Safari Experience!
My wife and I just returned from a wonderful trip to Kenya which included a 9-day safari to 5 different conservancies/parks and 2 days in Nairobi. Our tour operator, Across Wilderness Expedition, and especially our tour consultant, Steve, helped to make this one of the most memorable trips of our extensive worldwide travels together. Every detail was anticipated and covered, every accommodation was clean and welcoming, buffet meals were varied, fresh and well presented with many local offerings. The camps and lodges staffs could not have been friendlier. But the highest point of our safari was our guide, Joseph Mbotte, who made us feel right at home from first stepping into his Land Cruiser and every one of our 9 days together exploring the wildlife, history, culture and traditions of Kenya.
As noted on the Across Wilderness website, this 9-day itinerary is designed for seniors and it worked perfectly for us at 71 and 69 years old, but it could easily apply to anyone interested in seeing as much of the Kenyan wildlife as possible. This just worked out with our previously arranged flight schedule. The 5 conservancies, lakes and parks that we visited all provided different ecosystems, habitats and wildlife populations, and allowed us to view and document well over 100 individual species of animals and birds native to Africa. Joseph was most helpful in pointing out many of the rarer species but always made sure that we saw them ourselves before moving on.
We were interested in seeing as much of the wildlife and the country as we could in the time allotted for our safari, so we did not take advantage of the relaxing facilities of the camps/lodges like the pools and spas, but their selections of very good South African wines was a nice way to unwind at the end of the day. Also, since we are both still working, the internet connections were very good at each location and allowed us to keep up with emails from our contacts around the world.
Finally, we had 2 days to decompress in Nairobi after our safari before I returned to the US and my wife ventured on to China for a week or work. The absolute highlight of this day was our visit to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage at the Nairobi National Park. Their 11am feeding is available to the public, and we were lucky enough to have a ringside seat for this hour-long session. 15 orphaned elephants under 3 years old get fed 2 bottles of milk every 3 hours. I could have stayed there all day! After, we went to the Giraffe Center and Karen Blixen House museum, which was excellent and very interesting. The next afternoon, we went to the Kenya National Museum, which was also extremely informative and well worth the time if you are in Nairobi.
All of these arrangements were made and confirmed by our tour consultant, Steve, and he communicated these details to me regularly. I could not have been more pleased with the communication by email, text or WhatsApp. This was probably the most seamless travel experience that we have had. I usually make the arrangements myself, but I am most grateful for what Steve arranged for us!