KR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Scam!
I’m the one of victims of KWSS. The only thing OT had for me was arranging a ride from the NBO airport to the hotel. The day before a ride he replied my email well, but the day I have to start a safari he didn’t pick me up and disappeared. Because of a kind help of my hotel concierge, I report my case to the tourist police and take another safari tour but I didn’t get a reimbursement of credit yet. I hope there will be no other victims in this company and Kenya. There are so many scammers prepare to catch you.
Dear people who scammed. One of the news article is introduced. Please contact the author and give him more informations about your case and let him rise this issue public so the Kenya government will do right action.
https://mobile.nation.co.ke/news/Pain-of-tourists-in-hands-of-fake-agents/1950946-5231206-df7ghw/index.html
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kevin planned our trip with end to end design, attention to every detail and executed flawlessly.
Our trip exceeded expectations! Kevin was thorough in his briefing documents allowing for us to be well prepared ( packing, travel, etc.). When we arrived he managed every detail. His lodging selections were perfect for our group and the obvious great relationship between Kevin and the lodging teams added to our comfort and pampering. The safari was simply magical. We felt incredibly fortunate to have seen the animals we did and to have experienced the beauty of Tanzania. Kevin's personal hobby is bird watching. He has an uncanny ability to spot and identify birds then share his incredible knowledge. He gave us an appreciation for birds we did not have AND may have turned us into birders!
Kevin created a daily itinerary that afforded us the opportunity to have peak times for viewing and also accommodated if we wanted to return to rest and relax. Our trucks were well equipped and always stocked with our beverages of choice.
It's obvious: safety, comfort, knowledge share and client satisfaction are Kevin's driving principles. Kevin's knowledge is significant, we learned as much as we saw - to us, that exemplifies an excellent guide.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful trip
We joined two days Bogoria tour. The driver was great! The Whole tour was going to Bogoria to see the flamingo, it was so beautiful there. Me and friends all like it!
KR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Honeymoon Trip
My husband and I went to Africa for our honeymoon. We visited Rwanda and Uganda with Devine African Safaris. I was so excited to go on that trip since I have never been to Africa. All my friends told me about how great Africa is and I couldn’t wait to see for myself. Devine African Safaris did not disappoint. I saw the greatness of Africa through the amazing trip that Devine African Safaris organized for us. Nicholas the director worked with to come up with a perfect itinerary.
Boaz was a perfect guide. The man is knowledgeable about everything in East Africa. He told us about the history, culture, and politics of the region. We learnt a lot from him. He was also so friendly and fun to be around that it made our honeymoon enjoyable. He was also professional and he couldn’t have given us better service. After 10 days with Boaz, he had become a close friend. We were sad to say good bye to him but we hope that we will see him on our next trip to Africa.
Devine African Safaris exceeded all my expectations. We couldn’t have chosen a better company. Our honeymoon was a memorable experience because of Devine African Safaris.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great effort and organisation
It was late at night (7pm) and we were looking for an activity to do the next day. We got into contact with Simon and he came to our hotel to show us our options for the following day. We chose the ones we liked and he went off and organised them all and gave us the best prices he could. The activities we did: helicopter and dinner cruise were both really great.
HR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect one day Mikumi safari trip with Eyes on Africa Safaris. :)
Our group of 7 went on a private one day safari with Eyes of safari. We arranged everything with Agnes and she was very aprochable, and always quick to answer.
The safari trip was great and we all loved it so much. Our driver was great, very chearful, nice and happy. He explained everything to us about the animals and the national park. I left something in his car and contact him later and he brought it back the another day. Our group liked him, Agnes and Eyes of safari very much and we recomend them so much.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Private Safari Experience with Great Guides!
We had a wonderful time in the Manyaleti Game Reserve with the entire Distinctly Africa team. Our local guide and spotter as well as the entire staff at the camp were friendly, warm, and welcoming. The guides were excellent and knowledgable about the animals and the region and were able to communicate about exactly how they found the animals. It was lovely that they were also local residents who have grown up in the region. Over the course of our 2-day safari we were able to see all of the big 5. The number of lions we saw at such a close proximity was incredible. The off-roading element and the private nature of the camp (we were with only one other gentleman) truly made this experience feel private and magical. The fact that we got to sleep right in the reserve and be surrounded by the animals each night was amazing.
On top of all that, the food was also great and the rooms were spacious, clean and the showers had plenty of hot water. A big thank you to Ruben and the manager of the Distinctly Africa camp for setting up our private airport transfers and working around our tight schedule and dietary needs. The entire organization really worked with us to make our experience exceptional.
Truly could not recommend Manyaleti game reserve and Distinctly Africa more highly! It was worth every penny!
TH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First time safari with unsatisfy opertator
We choosed smile with us tour for our tour operator in Tanzania. We felt that Jacob was very active on the communication for planning of the tour and accommodation. On the first day he picked us up late 1 hour and said that our guide will be changed without informing us the reason. We knew later that our guide has just been contacted that morning! Since there has been a change in guide and car and also the poor operation of smile with us tour on the reservation and permit to go to each national park, we spent more than 1.30 hour at each gates (i.e. serengeti and ngorongoro). The worst is that we didn't do the game drive as we spent too much time dealing with all these problems which should not exist if the tour operator is professional enough. Our iternerary was ruined. Our guide tried to manage all problems and planned new itenerary. We felt that this tour operator is very unprofessional.
IL
Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Gorilla and wildlife Safari with Prime Safaris in Uganda!
Emma is delightful guide. Friendly and knowledgeable about animals, birds, flora, and local culture. And a real expert at spotting wildlife! We would approach as quietly as he could in the safari van and stop at just the right place to snap the perfect picture.
We were the first to see a lion that may others were waiting for. He is well connected with other guides and able to get to the right place at the right time for a great safari
He is eager to please and worked hard to anticipate my needs before I was even aware of them.
He played African music when I wanted and let quiet reign when I wanted that.
I like to read a local newspaper and he sought them out daily even in the bush for me.
Emma is a stellar guide. I’ve been on Safaris before in Kenya and South Africa but this was by far the best.
The price was competitive or better than others, the facilities were good.
Cate provided great service and answered many questions I had up until the booking.
Highly satisfying and recommended!
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Iconic experiences with a safari guide at the top of his game
The four week tour started in Johannesburg then went north through Kruger to the Matapos Hills in Zimbabwe, north to Victoria Falls then across to Botswana. We went south through Chobe NP to Moan then up to the Okavango Delta then flew in a small plane over the Delta back to Moan. We went East to the Tulie Game Reserve then made the long drive back to South Africa & to Johannesburg.
It was a spectacular itinerary and we saw everything we hoped to see.
Our Safari Guide, Anthony Waterford, was exceptional. He combined encyclopaedic knowledge with deep experience, a strong sense of care, and effective leadership. He was a very pleasant companion who has endless stories to tell. I haven’t experienced a better tour leader.
Communication with Masihambe was good, the vehicles were adequate, and the accommodation was interesting and comfortable. This tour is for people who can pitch in and help with cooking, and who are adaptable when plans change suddenly, or things go wrong.
