AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Murchison Falls
Visited Murchison Falls and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary during an amazing 3 days tour with Silverback Expeditions. Our guide Carmichael was just amazing: friendly, great eyesight, respectful of nature, great driver. We saw rhinos, shoebills and many other amazing animals and birds. Recommended 200% and will come back for sure.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great gorillas but also great history
I organised a history tour together with the gorillas with Katona Tours. We did several of the historical sites in Rwanda as well as going in to Uganda to do a gorilla trek. Many people go to this part of the world just to do safari but Katona is more than capable of organising other tours for you. Kenneth really knew his history and this was clear right from the beginning when he gave me a 45 minute briefing on the history of the genocide before we visited the memorial. He was a great tour guide and really knew his stuff and had an amazing web of connections all around the areas we visited. Katona organised an excellent tour for me and the message is that they can do a lot more than safari. Make sure you see the history of the area as well as the nature.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great company to travel with
The communication was fantastic. Before the trip began I received regular emails, all my questions were answered quickly, all our accommodation for arranged for us and everything ran smoothly. Outshone my expectations the safari was exceptional. The animals and wildlife you saw were incredible, definitely a trip I never to be forgotten. The campsite was again better than expected, very clean, toilets and showers inside individual tents, plugs to charge phones etc. The only thing that I feel could be improved was the food and lunch boxes we received on the day we were out on safari all day.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was my first time to be in a vacation/tour trip to East Africa and it was an amazing experience .
The company has good communication toward there customers and indeed there customers service a more than 5 star rated.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience with 3-day Luitours Wildlife Safari to Selous Game Reserve
Excellent email communications to work out details & payment in advance. Khalifa K. was our driver, fine job - got us thru a"mud-hole" stop twice very well, knows the land & animals well, and was a great guy to hang out with. African Safari Lodge was good accommodations, very interesting visit to Selous Game Reserve and Rufiji River, staff and tour personnel very helpful and pleasant. Overall, we enjoyed the experience a great deal.
IE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Travelled on a number of photography safaris and onto the beach for some rest after safaris
I have found this company professional and excellent to deal with. I have been on a number of photography safaris and could not have asked for any better services.As a wildlife photographer i expect a high standard of knowledge and dedication from the guides and this i recieve every time.I have no hesitation in recommending this company
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari with superb guides.
Right from the pick up the service and experience lived up to all expectations. Jaco provides a brilliant drive up with commentary and interesting information. Trevor our guide for the drives in the park was also amazing getting us as close as he could to all the animals. The accommodation at skukuza was basic but the beds were comfy and the food good.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour was excellent, extremely organized and we had a great time.
We went on a tour to Cape Town, then headed to Zimbabwe and Botswana for three amazing days.
Cape Town was incredible, we had the chance to visit the table mountain, Cape of Good Hope, Boulder’s beach, Dickinson Island and go on a tour of the wine lands. Our guide was very kind, informed and extremely professional. We had a great time!
Zimbabwe and Botswana were a true dream.. we went on a safari and a boat cruise. The food was delicious. The people were amazing and everything was perfect. Everything was extremely organized, we never got bored.
Wonderful!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Adventure with the MangiEMPIRE Tours team.
If you always dreamed of going on a safari, but were a bit worried whether you are up for it, contact MangiEMPIRE Tours immediately! As a somewhat comfort-oriented traveler, I must say our trip was perfectly balanced like:
a) Communication with Director was easy and prompt at all times.
b) Our guide, was handpicked and was simply delightful at all times. He went out of his way to show us a great variety of animals, tying to make sure we saw as much as possible. Every trip was saturated with experiences, including seeing three different lion prides on one day, as well as getting some excellent close-ups of feeding, hunting and resting lions.
He educated us about wildlife and went out of his way to accommodate us when we needed to exchange money, buy SIM cards or handle any other non-itinerary requests. He was sensitive to our needs, flexible with the schedule and made sure we had a good balance of adventure and vacation.
c) They provided personal attention that was beyond expectation; I must say I felt like I was in the hands of good friends, even though I met Nova and his fellow staff for the first time.
d) Accommodations were great.
Bottom line: I highly recommend this safari operator, especially for first-time safari goers
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari at a Great Price!
We only had a short week in Kenya, so we wanted to make the most of our time! Thankfully I found Karibu recommended on another website, so I looked into their safaris. We ended up choosing their 6 day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli private safari instead of the shared/group safari since we would have our own van and accommodations. And let me tell you - this was the BEST decision! We could stretch out in our van, put our bags on the seats, ask for washroom breaks whenever, ask to stop for photos, etc.
Our driver was Edward/Cobra and he was great! When we were in Masai Mara, he used his radio and seemed to know everyone. This helped a lot because they told him where to go to find which animal and/or if there was something interesting going on in a certain area. We got some truly memorable and rare photos because of this! We also felt safe with him at all times which is great when you're in a foreign country and don't feel 100% safe on your own. If you travel a lot, you know what I'm talking about! Edward was also great with communication and planning. He always told us the schedule for the next day, and he even helped us maximize our time in Masai Mara when we got stuck in traffic the first day. If there's one suggestion that I have, it's this: We really enjoyed the facts/information about the city, parks, animals, etc, but please tell us more! You're a smart guy and a true Kenyan, so share your knowledge!
Regarding the accommodations: They're not glamorous or luxurious, but you're paying for a BUDGET SAFARI! You're getting a great deal at a great price! It's more like upgraded camping, so here are the must haves: bug spray, flashlight, book to read, game to play (deck of cards maybe), and snacks. The power also went out at all 3 of our hotels/camps at some point, so remember this - if the power is on, charge your phone, charge your camera, and take a hot shower NOW. Don't wait until later, because the power could be off for any amount of time. Could be 5 minutes or 5 hours.
The food: rice, lentils, beef, chicken, lamb, fish, potatoes, fruit, spinach, and chapati (tortilla/bread). That's what's for lunch and dinner everyday. Not great, not horrible, but it does get a little boring after a few days. Breakfast is typically eggs, toast, pancakes/crepes, and sausage. Usually pretty good!
Remember that since this is a budget safari, you won't be flying at all. Only driving and for hours at a time. Our drive from Nairobi Airport to Masai Mara was about 10 hours, so we were very thankful that we had the whole van to ourselves! The van isn't brand new and it isn't a Land Cruiser, but during our trip we saw several vans AND Land Cruisers stuck in the mud/water. I think your driver is more important than your vehicle! Thanks Edward!
We would definitely use Karibu next time we're in Kenya! Very professional and affordable!