UA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Trip!
It was great!
We took a 3 day Safari in Serengeti Park and Ngorongoro. Before the start of our trip, we agreed on all the details and cost of the trip. The safari route was chosen according to our wishes.We got a very good offer for the price. The hotels were very well chosen, especially the campsite in Serengeti, it was really very cool to spend the night practically in the wild but in very good conditions.Every day we had lunch in a very picturesque place with very good food and wine. We were lucky that we were driven by the director of the company Dismas. He is a very professional driver and a very attentive guide to his passengers.He told us about animals and about the country as a whole. He took care of us all the trip. In general, he did everything to make us remember these couple of days for our whole life.
I can safely recommend this company for organizing your Safari!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
We travel 3 girls with Endeni. Best trip ever. Our guide is so funny, kind and had good eyes. He could see a leopard far away. I recomend this safari. We are lucky girls. Ask for Endeni for the bedtt trip.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
"Best safari guide you can get"
Visiting Kenya and finding the right guide for you is like finding a gem in sand. George and Joe were more than a gem. We, I and my missus, Emily, had to leave reluctantly from our 4-day trip. Alfred knew what we wanted and accordingly selected the best guides who could keep us entertained and lively all the way around.
Camping under the stars, learning about a new culture, and the picturesque Lake Nakuru scenery; the whole experience was captivating. But what took our breath away was the unexpected places that George and Joe showed us. It felt like we were looking at pockets of heaven on earth. Tip: One shouldn't miss out on the exotic animals and birds here. They are marvelous.
These trips are routine for the guides, and you won't expect them to have much enthusiasm. However, these two were keeping us on our toes with their infectious energy.
When you plan for a backpacking safari in Kenya, I highly recommend you look for Bencia Africa Adventure & Safaris, and Alfred will take care of the rest. Well, we got to meet with the rest of their team on our way back, and I am sure you will be good in any of their care.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic 3 Day Serengeti/Ngorongoro Tour Safari
We just finished a 3 day Serengeti/Ngorongoro Safari with Suricata and it was a fantastic experience!
Our guide Rocky was exceptional, very personable and well prepared and informative. He is what made the tour as good as it was. Salim our chef made sure that our dietary requirements weren't a problem (2 vegans) and ensured that we had fresh hot lunches each day.
Thanks to Hilary and the team, their organisation was great and nothing was a problem for us. We had accomodation sorted and transfers to/from different airports after our tour had finished.
This was our 2nd safari in 5 weeks so we had high expectations but Suricata definitely delivered. I wish we had time to do a longer tour with them.
Don't hesitate to book with this company - just do it, you won't be disappointed!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience géniale/ great experience
I chose Curb Expeditions for their very competitive rates and reviews from previous customers. I can say that I was not disappointed! Everything was very well organized: the driver comes to pick you up at the hotel in the direction of Manyara for a good breakfast, then in the direction of the Safari. Special mention to the Lewis guide and to & nbsp; the excellent cook Tito who were at the top! Also my interlocutor Mr T who was very kind and attentive. I wanted to live an incredible experience, it was successful! Thanks to curb expeditions.
I chose Curb Expeditions for their very competitive rates and reviews from previous customers. I can say that I was not disappointed! Everything was very well organized: the driver comes to pick you up at the hotel and go to Manyara for a good breakfast, then in the direction of the Safari. Special mention to the guide Lewis and to the excellent cook Tito who were at the top! Also my interlocutor Mr T who was very kind and attentive. I wanted to have an incredible experience, it was successful! Thanks to curb expeditions.
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US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
East Africa Safari & Seychelles - A Magical Honeymoon
My wife and I worked with Anya Visser of Pembury Tours to craft and book our honeymoon in East Africa and Seychelles and we could not have had a more wonderful experience. Beginning more than 2 years ago, Anya worked with us to tailor an itinerary that matched exactly to the types of activities we were interested in, the resorts/camps we were looking for, all within the budget we outlined.
After COVID cancelled our trip as initially planned for Aug 2020, Anya worked hard to rebook our entire itinerary, and was able to accomplish it without a single cost increase. Leading up to the trip she prepared us well for everything we'd need on the trip, including outlining COVID requirements and coordinating tests/logistics while we were away.
Once the trip came, every detail was thought through and we felt looked after at all times. The level of service was fantastic and Anya was available at all times to answer questions and help us with anything we needed. Each camp and resort was beautiful and Anya had coordinated with each to let them know that it was our honeymoon and to set up a surprise for us. She also set us up with wonderful drivers/guides (Karato Marmo in Tanzania and Norman in Masai Mara, both of Leopard Tours).
Ultimately, it is difficult for us to overstate how great of an experience we had, and it is in large part thanks to Anya, Pembury Tours and the people and places they connected us with in Tanzania, Kenya and Seychelles. We highly recommend working with Anya and Pembury Tours.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip with a professional but still personal operator and guide
We have been on a 11 day safari with Best Memory Safaris at the start of September 2021. To cut it short, overall it has been a very nice experience which did certainly fulfill our expectations.
We organized the trip on short notice just a couple of days before departure. Isaac from Best Memory Safaris has been very open to support a customer itinerary we wanted to have due to both arriving and departing by air from Mombasa. Isaac did put together a schedule which we liked and was very responsive in his communication also regarding our additional questions and requests. We also decided to go for a jeep rather than a a van, which we very much appreciated later during the trip, we certainly do suggest to take a jeep if your budget allows for it. As Isaac was also able to offer a quite competitive price we decided to get into business with him over a couple of competitors which we considered.
We have been picked up at the airport by Isaac and by our guide Anthony. We actually very much appreciated Isaac showing up and traveling from Nairobi for this purpose. We did directly pick up our trip with Anthony and moved towards Taita Hills. We continued over Camp Ziwani, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru followed by Masai Mara, Lake Naiwasha and lastly Tsavo East. I will not dive into all the great experiences we had in the parts as this would be too much for this review. We managed to see all the animals on our bucket list - big and small and also some action. We truly believe a lot of this was due to our wonderful guide Anthony, who obviously has a great amount of experience and knowledge about the parks as well as the roads and was able to spot the animals himself as well as to work with other guides to bring us to them. Clearly this was a great advantage over other guides and groups we have met on the trip. Anthony was very professional in every aspect of his work and also very concerned about Covid-19 safety which we appreciated. Likewise as our trip included multiple long distance drives we appreciated his excellent driving skills on one side but also his careful approach with safety on first place on the other. Actually considering the distances next time we certainly would take one flight from Nairobi or consider taking a local flight or train between the two in worst case. I have to mention that the attention to the jeep Anthony did exercise in terms making sure we have a full tank, balanced tire pressure and that the car is clear did help us to feel secure and relaxed. On top of the guiding and driving skills I have to say that we very much enjoyed the time Anthony as person in long talks with him about life and situation in Kenya as well as in Slovakia and the similarities and differences as well as many other topics which we touched. Thus although the drives were long we spent them pleasantly.
As in every longer trip not everything went smoothly and we had some issues. In particular Sentrim Mara was a disappointment and quite under par of other accommodations we did stay in during the trip. Not working water, pretty poor food and totally shitty internet access did make us sad. Isaac helped us to resolve the problem with water, which made the situation acceptable, even though not desirable. Likewise Setrim Tsavo East was a disappointment. We certainly would suggest to avoid these on a mid-range budget. Never the less we believe Isaac handled the situation properly and hopefully will arrange itineraries considering our feedback in the future.
We liked the trip very much, not only because of the wonderful sights and experiences in the parks but also due to professional services of our guide Anthony and the planning of Isaac. If you are up for a mid-range custom trip we certainly can recommend Best Memory Safaris. All in all this was a great trip and great value for money.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing
We had a wonderful experience in Tanzania thanks to African Spoonbill. We went there in August 2021 and visited Kilimanjaro, lake Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro, and Zanzibar.
Pius Momburi was amazing, attentive and reachable. He was there whenever we needed him and would always help us out and make our stay easier. We are really glad he was there for us, as he made us feel safe and in good hands.
Both the Kilimamjaro and the safari experiences included guides and meals. The guides were friendly, responsible and knowledgeable, and they helped us deepen into the tanzanian culture and traditions. The meals were exquisit too, as we had a great variety of traditional dishes to taste as well as some international food. All the transfers were also in comfortable vehicles and kind drivers.
Overall, we would totally recommend African Spoonbill as a go to for any trip to Tanzania. They are wonderfull and will make you feel at home.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Special, unique and beautiful experience
What an amazing and once in a lifetime experience. Isa and his team provided a first hand experience of the wildlife that Botswana has offer. The knowledge, hospitality and beautiful wildlife we were offered on our trip made it very special.
One of my favourite memories was being able to see a pack of wild dogs. Isa and his partner managed to track down the den of this pack and we were able to see newly born puppies. A very special time.
Along with the amazing wildlife, the team provided excellent service and kindness to all of us. The amazing stories together with beautifully set up camping spaces made the experience even better. Offering us unique spots to watch the sun go down was special.
I would highly recommend this experience to anybody who has a passion for nature and animals. Wildlife is such a precious thing and I feel so lucky to have been able to see so many amazing animals.
Thank you to everybody involved in making this time so special. I hope to one day relive this!
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lifetime experience
We have booked individual 6-day tour. The communication was easy and profesdional from the booking time and onwards. We were met in the airport just in time. Our guide, Tomas, is an amazing, very professional and experienced guide and driver. He was always polite, ready to answer any questions, very punctual. He knows every meter in the parks, every animal and bird. He sees 360 degrees around at the same moment - he pointed to the animals we could hardly find with binoculars! Food and living were very good, everyone tried to do our vacation the best. And the safary itself was a miraculous experience! Every day was different: we saw fighting elephants, hunting cheetahs, lions bypassing the jeep... And much and much more impresssions! This was definitely a lifetime experience. We are very grateful to the guys from Migration for making our dreams come true.