65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
OUR GUIDE THOMAS
Recently my spouse and I undertook a trip to the Maasai Mara in Kenya. We had a very warm welcome at the Nairobi Airport , driven to our hotel and pickled up the next morning.
We where then introduced to our tour guide and general factotum , Thomas Nudunda Kioko , who was to be our guide , mentor and all round advisor for the duration of our stay.
On the first day of our visit to the Maasai Mara , Tom dropped us off at the hotel and picked us up an hour later to take the group on an evening drive. I ( we ) thought well this was going to be just another game drive , but to our surprise Tom showed us 4 out of the BIG 5 in the Mara within an hour of our afternoon game drive.
It became quite evident that over the next few days which the group spent with Tom was going to be something out of the ordinary and special.
His knowledge of the Flora and Fauna ( check spelling ) was to say the least , very exceptional. He spoke with authority on the various animals on their way they hunted and ate amongst the many other bits of information that one could only glean from a textbook or a learned professor at a university. He always made our tour as pleasant and comfortable as possible . The manner in which he handled the vehicle was a sheer delight, something that I've never seen before. We are truly thankful for his insight into the animal world and for making our stay so enjoyable and pleasant.
A real asset to his company and to the Kenyan people as a whole.... well done Tom and hope that you prosper in the years to come and continue with your good communication skills .
We would whole heartedly recommend Thomas Ndunga Kioko to anyone wishing to get a very knowledgeable tour guide.
His contact details are :
Cellphone +254 722 751 268
Email : [email protected]
All the best,
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safarii we booked with Clyde Beaty, Tailormade Africa, was truly the best trip of our long lives
We had a telephone conversation during which Clyde Beaty determined our interests. Clyde proved to be a superb listener and offered us a tour which met our needs perfectly. He offered several priced options in his proposal and we chose the ones that met our desires. Our trip itself went off without any problems. We were met promptly at each of four locations and taken to our lodgings by very professional and friendly guides. We stayed in two luxury lodges, one traditional mobile camp and one permanent camp during our safari. The variety in these lodgings was both interesting and charming. The wildlife guides at each of the locations were superbly trained and extremely concerned with maximizing our experience. We saw mountain gorillas, lions with cubs and on the hunt, cheetahs on the hunt, leopard, elephant with young, giraffe with young, buffalo, hippos, crocs, a pack of wild dogs hunting, multiple varieties of antelope, numerous species of birds, a hyena taking down a wildebeest and eating it alive and a tumultuous river crossing with wildebeest and zebra. The people in Rwanda and Tanzania were truly remarkable, friendly and extremely helpful. This was the best trip of our 73 years of life on this planet and it exceeded our expectations in every way possible.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful experience!!!
Working with Simon certainly made things easy for us. We booked our airport transportation as well as our Chobe trip with his company and we enjoyed our experience tremendously! Simon is a motivated young man who is building his young company by providing outstanding service. He met us early each time and was extremely professional and kind. I wish he was in the USA as I would use his company for our travel plans all the time. Thanks again Simon
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Daylong safari in East Rwanda + week of business in Kigali
Frank and his team are dedicated, knowledgeable safari operators and city drivers.
We were given a comprehensive and laid-back safari tour, going this way and that, and thanks to Frank’s keen eye we spotted some rare sightings and were able to get up close and personal! Awesome!
We were in Kigali on business and after our one day off (our safari), we enlisted Golden Rwanda Safaris as our drivers for the remainder of our business trips all over the city. They know Kigali perfectly and are super easy-going.
Thanks to them we had a fantastic and successful trip to Rwanda.
Thanks so much!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical and Amazing time in Namibia
My Partner and I had the most incredible time traveling around Namibia with Discovery Transfer and Tour. We signed up for a group tour but ended up having a private trip with Shawn.
It was really important for us to support a local company- and this company is one of five black-owned and operated tour companies in Namibia. Shawn and the other guides, that we had the privilege of meeting throughout our tour, were beyond knowledgable and really gave us insight into what Namibia is really like.
Shawn picked us up from the hotel (even got there early!) and we sat down and went over the whole tour for the 8 days. He took my wife's dietary issues seriously and she was accommodated throughout the entire trip. (It's easy to be gluten- free in Namibia!)
Highlights:
- Learning about the Oshivambo culture and eating traditional foods at Hafeni
- Climbing the dunes (Shawn is a master of driving in the sand)
- Seeing the flamingos and exploring the coastal towns
- Spotting a Rhino in Etosha
- BBQing together and seeing the amazing southern hemisphere sky
- and so much more!
Bring binoculars and be prepared to be covered in dust the entire trip. The drought in Namibia is no joke, and everything gets covered.
We can't wait to go back.
We also would love to answer any questions!
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Safari in Kenya
Our friends recommended this agent for our safari in Kenya specifically to Masai Mara.
We had a great time and everything was well planned.
Highly recommend.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Trip of a Lifetime
Our planned 30th wedding anniversary trip to Africa was not simple. We wanted to ascend Mount Kilimanjaro and follow that with a safari that included viewing the Great Migration. Ker-Downey delivered it ALL! From the detailed planning to the actual trip itself, Emma Perrin brought everything together. We were met at every stop by friendly and well informed drivers. They arranged excellent outfitters (Summits Africa) for our Kilimanjaro climb. Our accomodations at Arusha Coffee Lodge, Lake Dulati, Gibbs Farm (not to be missed!), Lemala Kuria Hills, and Elewana Sand River were spectacular, as were the game drives at each location. We saw many discount safari drives where people were crammed into converted mini vans with pop-up roofs and drivers that rely entirely on radio communication to locate wildlife. In contrast, our game drives were in open-sided, converted Toyota 4 Runners that could drive up the side of a cliff if need be and driven by guides that know where the wildlife is without someone telling them. The food at each location was excellent and varied. The bush breakfasts each morning during our game drives were just wonderful. Don't skip the opportunity to take a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti or Masai Mara Preserves. Each location went out of their way to arrange a surprise to commemorate our anniversary. Finally, at Emma's urging we flew to Zanzibar and spent three nights at the Zuri Zanzibar Resort. Emma was right. The perfect way to round out our dream vacation. Even though we spent 25 days in Africa, we barely scratched the surface. My wife and I consider ourselves addicted to Africa and are already planning a return.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing three day adventure!
Shirima ( Jerry Tour ) offers the best safari tour by having the most professional safari guides who are amazingly knowledgeable. Always brought us to the best places for the best photos of the animals. The entire trip he was positive, had great energy, and made sure that everything that we wanted out of this experience we got. I promise that you will not be disappointed!. The accommodations were excellent at all the parks!
Thank so much to Jerry Tanzania Tour for your excellent service.. See you soon....
HK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Service and Attention to Detail Throughout!
From my first contact with Ute at Roho Ya Chui I was impressed with her "can do" attitude and desire to help us have the best safari experience possible. At no stage during our holiday did her arrangements disappoint and I cannot speak highly enough of the accommodation selected for us and the transport arrangements between them all.
Once on safari we were blown away by the experience - it really was top notch and I can whole-heartedly recommend Roho to you - they really know how to arrange a brilliant holiday. There were too many highlights to record but if I was to make a recommendation, then staying the 3 nights in Machaba Camp, as we did, will make for a perfect stay - this camp surpassed all expectations in everything it did - I ran out of superlatives minutes after arriving there!
Thank you so much Roho and especially Ute - we hope to return with you again in a few years!
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An enthralling tour......
Mr Manesh Desai organized our 10 days Kenya tour in the most impeccable way. The tours organized by Go Wild have the best of hotel, vehicles and are very wildlife oriented. Along with making your trip a memorable one they also impart a lot of knowledge towards wildlife habitat and wildlife photography. They really help you to capture your memories in a frame.