SK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime safari experience
I did 4 day safari tour through Serengeti and Ngorongoro with Glorious Tours, which I can recommend to anybody who wants value for their money. Cannot forget about Glory, who is one of the nicest person I got to know in Tanzania.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Samburu, Naivasha, Nakuru, Amboseli and Masai Mara are very diverse parks with an incredible array of wildlife and landscapes on offer. The sheer number of animals is simply overwhelming, we literally saw thousands of animals in the first game drive itself. The guide John was top-notch on all wildlife and the scenes to visit in the parks. Thumbs up John!! The landscapes are diverse and surreal. Sights such as the endless plains of the Amboseli and the mighty close view of Mt Kilimanjaro are sure to be imprinted in your memories forever.
Communication was great from the beginning to the end of my safari, their accommodation was awesome and the food was delicious. I highly recommend
Jadi Africa safaris for all.
It was such an amazing experience. I loved it❤
US
Trip of a Lifetime
After doing a lot of research on different safari companies, we settled on Lion King and are very glad we did. Pendo was great helping us plan our trip - we had A LOT of questions and last minute changes - and she was always very quick, patient, and accommodating to our needs. The safari itself was perfect. Our guide, Gilbert, was great, definitely recommend him. He was a great driver and very considerate. He knew his way around all of the parks extremely well, had an amazing eye for spotting animals, and knew what every species of animal we encountered was. We could tell he had a real appreciation for the wildlife and made sure we had a great time on our trip.
Accommodations, which were 100% booked by Pendo, were all great, in a couple of hotels we even had our own villa. The tented lodges are also worth trying out at least once - very cool experience.
In general, we loved going in early November. It's definitely the low season, but the weather is perfect (not too cold, not too hot) and there are significantly less tourists than the rest of the year. In a couple of our hotels we were either the only guests or one of 3-4 rooms!
We had a great time and have already recommended Lion King Safari to family in friends. Will for sure book with them on our next trip!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Most Amazing Time! Kilisa Tours & Safaris
I just got back yesterday from my amazing adventure...the Trek was sooo beautiful I climbed Kilimanjaro with Kilisa tours..I had a great experience with the locals and the staff were wonderful..the porters , cooks made me feel like family..
So I came in November and i was not able to have my friends climb with me as I previously thought I would.. I was thinking I would feel alone.. But all of the staff made me feel right at home.. I am so greatful to have made friends with them, they created a great experience that I will remember for my entire life.
The route climbed was called Machame, it was a 7 days.. I wouldn't have made it with out the support of the staff and guides, they were so positive and had good vibes, always smiling I'm happy to have met these wonderful people.
The Trek was a big Challenge because i had never been up in such a high altitude..but very Amazing...word of advice "RESPECT THE MOUNTAIN" once again I'm glad I had to help from (Ramadhan) and the Kilisa Tour group Team, they allowed me to fully experience the mountain life. The whole Team took very good care of me.
The Porters always had camp set up and ready for rest.
The Cook prepared a top notch meal.. Just what I needed to refresh my body.I was given my meals with kindness from the server... It was soo good..I ate better on the Climb than I did when I was in town.I have Absolutely NO COMPLAINTS.
I am very greatful for the experience that I was given with the Kalisa Team and all tge memories and friends I will keep from my trip..a wonderful trek from the bottom of Kilimanjaro to the Uhuru peak.
I never would have made with out you guys!
Much Thanks!!
I had a Amazing experience with great food,experienced guides who were very kind,I Highly recommend booking Kilisa Tours for anyone who wants to have the experience that I have been given.
Kilisa is Highly recommended, I will definitely go back................. 5 stars
Thank you again Kilisa Tours!!!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent, full of hospitality and well organized trip
Organized team, hospitality at the highest and the trips are well coordinated.
The team are always at hand.
Big up team DK.
You are coming back again
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magic scenery, amazing wildlife, unique experience, but the car broke 3 times...
The scenery and the experience was one in a lifetime.
The guide (driver) was very nice, took us to the good spots and we managed to see amazing wildlife.
The cook we had with us was also great and ate some delicious food.
Unfortunately the car was very old and let us down multiple times.
Overall the experience is something I strongly recommend but I counln'd leave out that the car gave us troubles.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wildlife
My accommodation, food and transport to Ndaka at Nambiti game reserve was excellent and so was the weather and wildlife. Our game ranger and staff went the extra mile and had sighting of 4 out of Big 5
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding guide is key to outstanding experience
Our guide Yuda was outstanding, and that made all the difference. He was attentive, patient, knowledgeable, and determined that we see as many animals as possible--many times in unique situations. For instance, we were able to see a small pride of lions feasting on a dinner of recently caught gazelle. This was likely good luck, but good luck tends to follow experience and instinct, and Yuda has both. Yuda is also an amazing driver; he navigated the vast (and for the most part, unsigned) Serengeti as if it were his back yard. It was a bumpy, dusty ride, but we always felt safe. In addition, Yuda has a keen eye for photographs. At animal sitings he always positioned the safari jeep so that we had the best angles for our photos. Good guide = good photos. We travel a lot, and Yuda was one of the best guides we've ever had--perhaps the very best.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Making Memories for a Lifetime!
Africa is a very special place as it is one of the last frontiers on the planet where we can see an abundance of flora and fauna in their natural setting. And to visit it without disturbing the area is the only way I like to visit Africa. So I look for conscientious guides that care about their culuture and want to show off their country. But to still be immersed as much as I can in the culture and the people.
Aenea Makoninde's Kilimanjaro Adventure Safari Club is a premier way to see Kilimanjaro! The guides cater to your needs so that it's not an arduous march and you enjoy pushing yourself but not too much; let's face it, we didn't want a marathon race for a vacation, right? The guides are well versed in the local flora and fauna to educate us as we trekked along.
In Africa, things happen; to say it nicely. And so it's important to have people that are efficient and flexible to roll with the punches so that your trip is successful. Aenea's guides handled all issues flawlessly.
The food was fantastic! It was a great mix of quality comforts of home with some specials from the African continent. I love the variety of fruits that we don't see in the U.S.
So, if Kilimanjaro is on your bucket list, then Kilimanjaro Adventure Safari Club will make it a wonderful cherished memory that will last a lifetime.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Ken stole our money
My girlfriend and I booked a 4-day Gorilla and Chimpanzee safari with Ken that was supposed to take place from November 10 – 13. We paid $2608USD upfront for the pair of us for this tour. Ken failed to deliver all aspects of this tour. We were supposed to receive a refund in person in Kigali on November 13, but Ken showed up with no money. He then promised to refund us by November 20, but there was nothing. On November 27 we were supposed to get a full refund, instead we received a partial refund of $570CAD (we live in Canada), about $430USD, but we are still owed $2178. We were then told December 6 that we would receive the rest of the money, but nothing came.
When we first met Ken in Kigali we had some questions about a few recent negative reviews he had written about his businesses. He had excuses for every one, and how the client was wrong and trying to slander him. We gave him the benefit of the doubt, and we were wrong. Do not book with Ken or any of his tour companies. He stole money from us, he has waisted countless hours of our time, and he does not take responsibility for any of it - it is always somebody else's fault. Reports regarding Ken and Congo Discovery Safari Company Limited (incorporated in Kampala on September 19, 2018) are being filled with both the Rwandan and Ugandan Tourism boards in hopes that other travelers do not have to endure what we had to endue in dealing with Ken and his company.
