NZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Family Adventure
We traveled with our Two young children to South Africa for almost a month, and are so pleased that we used Native Escapes for our bookings. As well as helping us design the trip, they took care of all of the logistics; flights, transfers, accommodation, rental cars, safari tours etc and I can honestly say we did not experience a single hitch. Ironically the one thing we did arrange ourselves was the NZ /SA visas and opted for single entry which meant we could not enter Swaziland. Stuck at the border and with no accommodation for that night we called the number provided by Native Escapes and were immediately put at ease by their local team who diverted us to excellent alternative accommodation. We could tell from the very first contact through to the end of our amazing experience that Native Escapes is run by a small, caring, and knowledgeable team.
We would not even consider another agency for our next adventure !
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Best gift for myself !
We had 6 girl friends to enjoy the 8day-7night natural world Kenya-Tanzania safari together. Including Nairobi Airport pick up .
The phone didn’t work in some hotel room.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value, amazing safari
My husband and I did the 3 day 2 night Amboseli trip in the Kibo lodge, starting and from and ending in Nairobi. Our guide was Peter - we loved that he was always early. We had our own safari van with a pop-up roof, which was fine for Amboseli and great for pictures. Naomi answered all of our questions, and met us before the trip to complete our payment. She was very professional -- and I appreciated that when I sent my inquiry, the price never changed (except the credit card surcharge, which is usual). Kibo Lodge was a nice place, and we were also easily able to add on a visit to a Maasai Village that was walking distance from Kibo. For anyone else planning the trip, it took us about 4.5 hours to get to Amboseli on Thursday morning, but over 5 hours to get back to Nairobi due to construction on the highway on Saturday afternoon.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime-vacation
It's difficult to put our boundless enthusiasm into words - however, we'll try to do so. ;-)
The safari tour with PUMPA Tours was absolutely worth every penny! We got to see the Big Five as well as the Mass Migration - both absolutely stunning. It's possible to see the animals from a very close distance which makes it possible to take great photos.
We'd like to emphasize how awesome our guide Edwin was! He is absolutely passionate about his job and Tanzanian wildlife and capable of telling his guests countless interesting facts about the animals and their habits (thanks to his degree from a Wildlife College). He does so without any language difficulties as his English is very good (also regarding all the biological terms). He always wears a smile on his face and won't call it a day before he had made sure that his guests saw as many (rare) animals as possible. Detours and overtime aren't keeping him from doing so. PUMBAs lunch boxes are exceptionally good and stood out in comparison to the ones from the guests of other companies.
Other than that, we don't want to tell you too much - as we don't want to ruin the surprises which Edwin has in store for you. Edwin always knows how to surprise his guests and exhibits a dedicated sense of service. We'll always remember our fantastic honeymoon, so THANKS SO MUCH, Pumba Tours, THANKS Sebastian and Edwin! You rock!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Epic unforgettable tour.
My family flew to Masai mara last year and in August as we had a 3yr old kid. Though it was there many vehicles and the lodges were crowded, we had a great time. We will be back, but when it’s less crowded and probably combine with a few more parks.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing!
Highly recommend this safari guide company! Mohamed made us feel so special throughout the few days we’ve known him and we couldn’t have had a better experience.
Mohamed and his team will take care of you from the moment you touch down in Arusha to the time you leave. It’s a full service. From pick up to drop off. We didn’t have to think about anything and everything was taken care of. He even gave us a tour of Arusha city centre, where he helped us haggle down prices of various souvenir items
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best For your Honeymoon
My Fiance and I have always been planning an Safari Excursion in Kenya. We had a few offers but what really intrigued us was a trip to Lewa. It was the best decision ever! The place is so peaceful, vast and beautiful, especially the guided walks. Asante sana Lorna safaris for everything.
XOXO
DK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Service oriented and very experienced
We used a-one safari to organize a safari to QENP. Communication with the company was excellent ( thank you Salim) and always very prompt. The safari exceeded our expectations thanks to a very good guide with excellent knowledge of the animals and where to go to find them. We had some car trouble with our first vehicle but the company was fast in resolving the problem by sending us a new vehicle.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Jason and the team were super organized and timely!
I worked with Safari Travel Services for several different trips that I personally went on and also organized for others. Jason was always very responsive on WhatsApp as well as phone. He always had his drivers show up on time. The drivers are nice, friendly and safe! Would definitely recommend!.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Budget Travel Option
My parents and I were in Arusha looking for a cheap 2-day safari option to Tarangire and Ngorongoro crater. We couldn't afford expensive packages, so a hostel connected us to James from Big Five Voyage. When we heard about the $300 pricetag each for a two day adventure we were excited, yes, but skeptical. Other trips of this sort could be well over double the price but we gave it a try. Are we glad we did! We booked the day before we left and our time with Big Five Voyage surpassed our expectations by a long shot. The communication was great throughout the process, and James even offered to refund our whole trip when a few hours after paying I called saying my dad was sick. What a good guy! He didn't have to offer the full refund but was very understanding. We're glad my dad recovered in time to go, of course. We enjoyed the safari vehicle, old but in good condition (we were expecting a clunky van), the plentiful home-cooked meals (we were expecting dry sandwiches but enjoyed feasts instead), and the good company. We were also expecting to be squished in a vehicle, but had a private one to ourselves on the first day since others cancelled. Bonus! The campsite was basic, but had nice showers with a good view. Plus, the tent even had a cot and a small mattress, when we were expecting a sleeping bag on the ground. There was a short acrobatic show after dinner where one guy balanced another guy on his head, no hands, which impressed us. Dinner conversation was fun because we met travelers from all over. The next day we saw lots and lots and lots of animals, and made good friends with the two others who joined our vehicle. The $300 really included everything, from water, food, and tent (minus the tip, of course). If you're a budget traveler, this travel company is for you.