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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An excellent experience in Nairobi, Kenya
I had a good experience with Hyrax Safaris team. The guide in Masai Mara Safari was very funny and smart!! I had the opportunity to view a rhino
The tour operator took care of everything as agreed before, she's been absolutely fantastic!
The trip was a wonderful experience for us. We had an excellent trip to Masai Mara. We did not face any single challenge in the entire trip. Everything was perfectly managed. Overall we're happy and wouldn't hesitate to do more adventures under the tutelage of the same travel agency. All in all the parameters enumerated above were well catered for.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing honeymoon
Our safari with Williamson Adventures was great: from the first day I emailed them to the day they pick us up from the airport, over the briefing on day one till the very end, we had an amazing experience.
John, our guide with 5 years of experience in the Tanzania national parks, was the right person to travel with. At all times our guide gave us the feeling of being in safe hands, he was not getting tired of spotting animals for us even after 6 days straight, and he was a perfect partner for talks, either about the wildlife or anything else we were interested in.
Usually, the guide joins you for dinner except you are on honeymoon as we were. Nice concept.
Moreover, the Safari jeep was superb and accommodation was top notch
Thanks again!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience.
Superb accommodation at the Hoyo Hoyo Lodge, restaurant quality food, knowledgeable safari tour guides, I was treated like royalty. Well worth the reasonable cost. I saw so much wildlife and shot hundreds of photos.I will recommend this tour and lodge to family and friends.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wedding & Family trip
We had to attend the wedding in Capetown so combine Safari with it. We did safari of Hwange National Park, , Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Chobe in Botsawana & Krugal National Park in SA. We got to see all big five and had a great time.
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience on a honeymoon with amazing guide & chef
It was the best tour I have ever been on!
I was prepared for a lot of inconvenience on my first safari in my life, but almost nothing happened that I was worried about.
I thought there would be few toilets in the park or that we would not be able to sleep in tents, but to my surprise, there were several toilets in the park, hot showers at the campsite, and a small store where we could buy snacks (in TZS or USD cash). The guide was very proactive in looking for animals.
The guide was very proactive in looking for animals, and even though it was rainy season and difficult to find animals, we were able to see the BIG 5 except for the leopard!
He was also incredibly knowledgeable about the animals' biology and culture, and answered our questions and queries with aplomb. He never lacked our childlike "why?" curiosity was satisfied without missing a beat.
The safari itself was fascinating, but I think it was the individual experiences that the guides provided that made it such an exciting experience from start to finish.
It was the best first safari I have ever been on with a guide who was safe and reliable and had a great spirit of service.
When I think of safari, I think of camping.
To be honest, I had no expectations for the food, but I was pleasantly surprised.
The chef's cooking was amazingly delicious at every meal, and we were able to enjoy hot meals without missing Japanese cuisine.
At the last dinner, he cooked a pizza in a pan on the safari, which was also delicious...!
I will miss the food on safari.
I would like to go again when I have children in the future.
I would definitely refer this tour company to my friends, acquaintances, and family in Japan when they go on safari.
Next time I will book directly with the tour company!
I hope everyone who reads these comments will also make memories to last a lifetime!
<What I wish had been better
・I wish there was a lamp that could be hung from the ceiling of the tent to illuminate the inside and outside of the tent, since we were only relying on the light from our phones when we stayed in tents.
→ I wish I had a lamp that could be hung from the ceiling of the tent to light up the inside and outside of the tent.
・I wish there had been a newer binoculars for each person, because it was hard to see.
→ It would have been better if we could have had a pair of the latest binoculars for each of us.
・I would have been happy if the quality of the sleeping bags and mattresses had been improved to make our stay more comfortable.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
..great service with a smile and efficiency. Looking forward to our next trip. Great packages too!!!
Macvek Tours and Travels has the best team members. The staff were great right from consultations to advise on the tour packages and managing my trip bookings. My trip experience to travel to Uganda my homeland using their services was great. They helped with securing my e-visa and tickets for all three of my family members. I can't wait to travel to Sao Tome and principe with my family and Costa Rica all with the wonderful services of the team at Macvek Tours and Travels. Dorothy, Rachael and Alex great team players.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Highly organized and professional
our group of four had an unforgettable experience with Mellivora African travels. We visited Tarangire National Park, Ndutu Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park. We watched all big five and plenty of other animals and birds. Before the trip, I had very effective and smooth communication with the owner Fransisca when planning our trip. He always answered my questions very quickly and patiently. Mellivora African travels is a local travel agency and their pricing is very reasonable compared to other travel agencies, especially international travel agencies. Our safari guide and driver Ben is simply gorgeous and amazing! He worked very hard everyday and made our trip such a wonderful experience! The guide Issa for our one-day Kilimanjaro hike is amazing too! Thank you guys and you are the best!
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect unforgettable Safari!
Our trip in Kenya was amazing experience. And our guide Mike was a perfect guy to show us always the hospitality and took care of us and kids during the Safari tour.
We were thrilled to be able to closely observe a cheetah devouring a baby Thomson's gazelle. Mike was wonderful because when we were distracted by a nearby hyena, he thoughtfully told us that there was a cheetah over there and showed us the cheetah meal scene when no one had arrived yet. He knew the animals so well that he waited until the cheetahs had finished their meal. And as he predicted, after the cheetahs walked away, hyenas and vultures came scavenging for leftovers at great speed. We were amazed and impressed by his professionalism as a safari guide.
At Naivasha Sopa Lodge, we were greeted by a zebra on the terrace of our room. The lodge grounds are home to zebra, giraffe, waterbuck, and a variety of beautiful birds that kept us entertained during our short stay and allowed us to see the animals very closely.
Also, the terrace breakfast at Masai Mara Camp was excellent. The Maasai staff made us feel welcome and provided excellent service. The fresh blue sky, the beautiful savannah, and the giraffe and her cubs walking peacefully in the savannah, made breakfast an unforgettable experience.
The walk to the Maasai village was an adventure due to the muddy soil after the rain. This made the experience in the Maasai village even more memorable. We enjoyed the Maasai dance and jumping competitions, and the children enjoyed our Japanese kendama performance, which was a memorable time. Mike always had a smile on his face and took care of us. We loved him and will miss him when we leave Kenya.
Lastly, this was our first trip to Africa and we were excited, but at the same time we had anxiety before we got to Kenya. Thank you so much Filipa for planning the tour all through online communication and responding to our detailed questions in a polite and prompt manner.