US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely the best experience
I like to travel internationally and I am always looking for something new and exciting. About 2 years ago I decided to go on Safari so started planning. I researched companies in Tanzania and found Savannah Explorers. From the beginning the whole experience was top notch. This was complicated trip as I was leading a group of 28 people. Savannah Explorers executed the trip flawlessly. The entire experience from the day they picked us up to the day they dropped us at the airport was excellent. As one can imagine, running a trip with 28 people presents its own set of issues. In two years I sent and received over 500 emails working on this trip. The folks at Savannah met the challenge and never made it seem like I was being a bother. The choice of lodges and camps were perfect for our group. That being said, the actually safari was astounding. We say all of the big 5 including a fairly close encounter with a Rhino. Our group had 4 guide/drivers and although my experience was with Abyia, who was excellent, all of the other vehicles had equally glowing reviews of their guides/drivers. I rarely write reviews on trips. I think that people tend to write about the things they do not like but I have zero negative comments about this operation
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Experience in East Africa
I looked at SafariBookings because the site gave me the convenience of so many options -- all in one place. I got several quotes and worked with Afrishare to put my custom, private safari together. They were very flexible and offered a fair price. I took my son on what was - for us - a real 'bucket list' vacation: an 8-day safari to Kenya & Tanzania. From start to finish, Afrishare took care of everything. They were courteous, professional and flexible -- even making changes during our trip. Our drivers/guides (Robert in Kenya & Okuli in Tanzania) were everything we could have hoped for. They even taughts us a little Swahili and helped explain so many things about Africa beyond just the safari experience.
The game drives were simply amazing....from seeing hippos, zebras -- and literally being in the middle of tens of thousands of wildebeests during the Great Migration, this was a special trip indeed. I have fabulous photos of lions and elephants -- just a few feet from our safari vehicle! One day, there was a mix-up with lunch but Ibrahim and Okuli took us to a local African restaurant (no charge) and we got to eat like 'real Africans' -- it was an unplanned, but unforgettable experience. The Maasai Mara and the Serengeti were incredible experiences, but the smaller parks (Ngorongoro and Tarangire) were even more intimate and special with chances to see more animals closer than I'd thought possible. Note that the roads in the game reserves are all unpaved and can be extremely bumpy at times -- but that's part of the experience! Some of the days can be long! The accommodations were just as promised and very nice. The private experience was something that I previously would have pegged at twice the cost. You can check out other options, but my son and I were quite pleased with Afrishare. I strongly recommend them.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best experience with Shengena
It was fabulous and amazing experience!
I dreamed about Safari but I never imagined it will be so perfect! I really very grateful to Shengena adventure for such beautiful and comfortable Safari. The hotel was amazing - cute and cozy tent in the jungle with lion's roars and sounds of hippos, delicious and healthy food. Hot water which is really was very important for me. Perfect game drive with smart, intelligent and kind driver Godwin. He took me everywhere for show the best of Serengeti. I've seen an incredible and fantastic wildlife of harmony , calming and freedom. I've seen lions, herd of wildebeest and zebras in great migration season, herd of elephants, ostrich, cheetah and leopard and many other beautiful animals and birds.
Also I had memorable ride on hot air-baloon in the early morning by Nyssa. It was stunning! Sunrise is wonderful in Serengeti, I wish everybody see this!
HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Overall, Camptrek safari is an incredible experience that offers the chance to see some of the world's most incredible wildlife in their natural habitat. It's a bucket-list adventure that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6 Day Mara-L.Naivasha-Amboseli tour
Amazing company and tour guide
5 stars
We did a six-day safari tour including Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli. The experience was a 10 out of 10. The company’s contact person Monica was very responsive upon our inquiry, and provided us plenty useful information to prepare for the trip. Our tour guide was the best part of the trip. He’s not only knowledgeable and willing to share, but he also took great care of us, and always put our needs as the first priority. We had an amazing experience watching wild animals and would strongly recommend him and the company to anyone who’s interested in safari tours in Kenya.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bottomless well of information skill and service!
Emanuel was an amazing guide and driver. He is an amazing source of information on culture, as well as the the animal and plant life in the parks. He answered every question with patience and useful/nteresting details.
We felt safe and welcome on every step of our trip and can't wait to travel with him again when we return!
He also has an uncanny knack for spotting and pointing out wildlife we never would have seen without his incredible guidance.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Experience of a lifetime: Wakanda tours and Safari go every extramile for their guests!
I cannot recommend and rate Serengeti Wakanda tours highly enough to express our satisfaction with the 10 days Safari we did with Wakanda. From the initial contact with Bartho we felt in best hands. Everything was very well organized from airport pick-up to drop-off. Everyone with Wakanda goes the extramile to create an experience you’ll never forget.
Our guide, driver, company and friend at the end, Felix, was the most amazing guide we could have wished for. Most knowledgeable and willing to share everything about the country, the way of living, the people and tribes and of course all animals including unbelievable knowledge about birds (as we were interested in that too). You’ll love to spend the dinners with him, too because he is fun as well.
Thanks to Felix, we experienced being in the middle of an elephant group just us, seeing a lion family and baby’s playing before ten other cars arrived. But he gave us the chance to see a leopard up close with other cars as it so hard to see it. The best combination, we could have asked for. He didn’t mind about driving far distances to create an experience of a lifetime for us. We saw the big 5 although it was nearly impossible to see a Rhino up close during that time. Of course, you need to be lucky too but it felt, that Felix knew exactly where to go to.
In my opinion, Wakanda differs from other bigger companies because they do everything possible for their guests to give them an exclusive Safari feeling. On day 2, Felix knew, we like a good coffee, so he arranged a French press so that we always had an amazing arabica coffee with us.
All accommodations, the service and friendliness of everyone was outstanding. The food so good and tasty everyday that it is hard to say „no“ to a desert. Although we should have done with 10 days in the car
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
good trip。 good guide jeff！
my guide jeff is professional and expereienced！！highly recommended
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Jeff is simply the best tour guide ever
Jeff gave me the best safari experience I could ask for, he was kind, attentive, understanding and fully on board with us. He made sure that our requests were met to the latter. I would recommend Jeff to all safari enthusiasts.
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He is professional
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, Promote Uganda Safaris representatives Twaha(Guide) and Edison(Driver) welcomed us to the Kampala Sightseeing Buses. Our plan was to do a Kampala City tour but Twaha advised us to add some Entebbe destinations if time favored which we bought. We started with UWEC(zoo) and later visited the Botanical Gardens. After we continued to Kampala for the amazing Kampala by night which David had told us about. Twaha was well versed with Kampala history and current affairs, Roads, streets and monuments. The double-decker bus was incredibly giving us a clear panoramic view of the city. My second safari is expected in February next year2 0224 with Promote Uganda Safaris.