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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kenya and Rwanda safari
May 2023
We just returned from a 12 days Kenya Safari and Rwanda Gorillas tour. From the very start of planning, Levis was prompt and very detail oriented in his suggestions for our itinerary. From the time that we landed in Nairobi, our guide Richard was there with us while we were in Kenya. He drove us to 4 different parks in Kenya: Amboseli park, Aberdare park, Lake Nakuru and finally the Masai Mara. In each park he drove us around on Safari. We saw all of the big 5 and hundreds of other animals. The highlights were seeing two separate lion prides hunting prey and having a leopard walk within feet of our vehicle. Richard was extremely pleasant and prompt and was very skilled in finding animals and providing information regarding points of interest. We then flew to Rwanda and were picked up by Max. We visited the Genocide Memorial in Kigali and then were driven to Volcanos National Park. We had a great trek to visit the mountain gorillas the next day. We spent a wonderful hour with a family of 18 gorillas.
Our accommodations were top notch and we were treated wonderfully. We were very happy with Hallmark Travel Planners and Levis in planning and implementing a great trip
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable
It was incredible to see the animals up close. I would have loved to have been able to stay a bit clpser toward evening as in the day it is so unlikely to be able to see any of the cats. The safari did not really consist of two different game drives broken up by lunch, it was one longer one, quick lunch, then driving through the park towards home. I trust the guide in that it was probably the best option in terms of seeing the most animals and indeed our group seemed to see most. But if there was an option for late afternoon/evening safari I’d happily take that too. The guide was very sharp and clearly a complete expert, effortlessly identifying animals and tracks. The lunch was alright. Overall amazing experience and would do it again.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Thoughtful
I’d describe the tour guide as thoughtful because it felt like he spent the first moments and interactions together getting an idea of who were and what we were like. From there, the trip seemed specially made for us. The conversations, the music we listened to, everything was to our liking and request. And the day was just FUN because of that.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
INCREDIBLE!!!!
The best trip of my life! Moses the guide made the whole trip! I was just speechless the whole time. We went on a budget safari and it did not disappoint! The game drive was amazing. Moses got us so close to so many animals and knew so much information about each and answers to all our questions. He found us all the big 5 which was so lucky! We went to maasai Mara and lake Nakuru. The accommodations were basic but just what you need to put your head down after a full day safari! Moses had us the first in the park and last out! Also really enjoyed the Maasai village which I was surprised about! Making all my friends and family go on this tour. Will be back to see more of Kenya with Moses! Thank you again for an amazing experience
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Brilliant, excellent service top top drawer service
Excellent service, amazing communication, the best you can trust in business
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great
Thank you guys for a great experience. I would say the whole experience from booking to end was smooth and straightforward and I would definitely recommend the lion park and using you services.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Benson was our tour guide for the trip and he was truly amazing. I felt like I had a friend for the day. He was so nice and acomodating. He was professional and yet personable. His knowledge of the wildlife was incomparable.The itinerary was planned very well. Special thanks to Mr martin the manager who was very responsive and quick to attend all our needs. I could proudly say that we received great service from your team. All the hotels that accommodated us were clean and felt like home. The staff served us the best inclusive of their yummy foods. We had so much fun in our game drives in Amboseli, lake nakuru and Ysavo and this trip being our first time to try a hot air balloon, the team made it an experience never to be forgotten. Kudos team SAWAS.
EG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable and Accountable operator
The operator is very recommended, Noel is a very reliable and accountable decent and kind. He is well connected in Arusha and have supported me in many different ways, he is very smart and can find a solution for almost any problem, he has a very nice personal touch and can easy enter your hart.
I totally recommend him and his crew and I believe he will be be on the top valuable and best operator in Tanzania very soon.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great tour experience
Thoroughly enjoyed the day trip to Pilansberg. We were very well looked after and a had a great guide for the safari who was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
Would definitely recommend this trip
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Service above and beyond!
Our driver, Victor went above and beyond to find and make the stops we needed get our last minute have to try item - yellow fat biltong! During the trip he regularly checked in to make sure we were all comfortable and had incredible attention to detail! Not to mention handing charging ports on the bus! Thank you! Can’t wait for the next trip!