FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic and authentic Safari experience
We ended yesterday the Safari with you. Just wanted to let you know that was a FANTASTIC experience. Starting with the clear and fast communication during quoting and setting up the trip, then the support with the local team at Tanzania and ending with an incredible guide (Ebenezer) and journey. We only have fantastic memories with us.
We want to highlight 3 things!
1. Nyumbani hotel: Wow! What a place, amazing crew and so incredible food. Overall the best camping experience with all the best service and comfort.
2. Melia at the crater: Fantastic installations, perfect comfort and one of the best views.
3. Ebenezer: key person, amazing service, very good knowledge, kindness and fun! Essential part of the journey!
We will recommend you to anyone that is looking for a Safari experience, no doubt!
Regards,
Daniela and Juan
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best!
When we started planning our trip to Tanzania, our main goal was that of fulfilling our dream to see the amazing wildlife inhabiting the country.
We contacted many safari agencies but eventually, we decided to trust peoples’ opinions and chose the best reviewed one, lion king adventures.
The safari exceeded our expectations. Not only did we get to admire the big fives, but also every possible animal inhabiting the places we visited (tarangire national park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and lake manyara).
This was mainly thanks to our super guide Shafino, who took care of us like a parent would do.
One of the first things he said was that we could ask him anything we wanted by humbly adding he did not know everything. However, there is no single question we asked that remained unanswered. Shafino knows everything about the places you are going to visit and about animals and birds.
He started every day of our adventure with one mission, and I can assure, he accomplished all of them. Shafino also made sure we enjoyed our holiday to the fullest and was always available and open to our needs.
I really recommend to go on an adventure with Shafino and lion king !
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazingly knowledgeable and interesting South African experience
Excellent communication, met Sunny my guide in reception and was whisked off to the Culinan Diamond mine. I was surprised it was 1:1 but I think the day and time of year allowed me ask as many questions and get the full attention. Saw around the Culinan mine with the help of their own guide. Huge mining operation. If you're interested in industrial or mining heritage this is a great stop.
From there to Pretoria and a tour of the area, the Union building and Mandela Statue. Interesting history of SA and the area always being explained by Sunny.
Kruger museum is interesting if a little staged, but again learning about the political history was very eye opening.
Final stop was the Voortrekker monument. Amazing views of the area and got to see some of the wildlife too.
All in all an amazing introduction to Pretoria and South Africa as a whole.
Hats off to Sunny who made the day, informative, interesting and entertaining.
If all guides are as good as him I would heartily recommend.
If you go with an enquiring mind you won't be disappointed.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
On point
From requesting quote to arranging trip to finally attending safari Bluerange were extremely professional. They listened to everything we wanted and ensured our trip met all our requirements. Our tour guide (Derek) was the best he went out of his way to make our safari amazing, never minding any extra pit stops we required and when we had issues with accommodation at the lodge he sorted it all out without any inconvenience to us. We booked our travel with Bluerange 6 months in advance and faced no changes in iternary or cost so would recommend them highly for service and reliability.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 6 days safari
We have just finished our safari with Lenchada and we are delighted. Our driver and guide, Geeman was lovely, very attentive and a great guide inside the parks. He could not have treated us better.
The accommodations are as expected, no surprises.
However, when we booked the trip we asked the agency a couple of times how to make the payment once in Nairiobi, and they didn't give us a clear answer. That's why we were surprised that, when we went to pay by card and not in dollars, they wanted to charge us 5% more (which we didn't accept to pay, of course).
Still, nothing out of the ordinary, I guess.
It was a fantastic experience, totally recommendable.
Thanks again, Geeman!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An absolutely reliable and highly recommended tour operator
We have just returned from our wonderful trip to Uganda with Speke and we are deeply impressed by this country with its incredible friendly people, diverse experiences and especially our tour operator Speke Uganda.
Before booking we had some concerns about whether a non German operator would actually implement everything reliable and according to our wishes.
We can now confirm this 100 %!
The Safari was professional planned and all our questions were promptly and kindly answered in advance.
Above all this is thanks to our driver VINCENT, who tried to fulfill every wish for us. He safely navigated us through every traffic chaos and African massage roads, showed us beautiful spots and answered all our questions. We left him as a friend and miss him.
We liked all the accommodations of our mid range tour. Each accommodation was unique. We also liked the car because of its size and the roof which could be opened. The price performance ratio of the Safari was absolutely reasonable.
We can only recommend Speke highly!
US
Safe and great tour operator who knows what his doing
Jm jungle safaris , great communication, service is 100% wonderful. What i want to let you know is you get Value for money. They are so reliable. I tour 2 gameparks i was able to see wild life, eg gorillas, elephants, cats like lions etc. Great reception, hotel and resorts better than my expectations. Their vehicles safe to travel in and great condition
HR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience
Well… it is hard to start with these kind of longer reviews because you don’t know where to start! But the obvious would be the beginning, so let’s start. Upon arrival to Kenya we did not know what to expect, I mean it is not your classic vacation to Italy or Spain, it is really a venture into the unknown, no matter how many books, reviews or blogs you read, I don’t think you will truly be ready for the adventure that awaits you. We were very excited and very eager to get to Kenya, and once we finally did it felt surreal. Just the feeling of getting out of the plane and on to African soil is a feeling that is very hard to describe. You’re filled with joy, excitement and just a bit of healthy anxiety. Once we collected our luggage we were greeted by our host, Benson. And just by first impression you can tell you are dealing with a very happy and friendly man, who perfectly reflects the warm hospitality of the Kenyan people. We did land at 2 in the morning so we were ready to get to bed and start exploring as soon as we were well rested. The next day we went exploring in and around Nairobi and it was really wonderful. The staff at the hotel was very polite and helpful as were the drivers, who are like a walking encyclopedia of not only Kenya but also Africa as a whole. It was a really pleasant experience. From the elephant orphanage, to the giraffe center and also just seeing the Kenyan way of life and daily routine was fascinating. And even though you can spend days just in and around Nairobi we needed to get ready for the real adventure which was the safari. The day after, we were up early in the morning to meet our drivers for the safari, Daniel and James. And even a week after the whole trip is finished I cannot tell you who the better guide was because they were both brilliant in their own way. We ventured first into the wilderness of the Masai Mara National reserve, which was about a 6 hour drive from Nairobi. At about half way to the reserve, you go on to a dirt road, which at first is very crazy and you might get a bit sick, but the next day you feel like you have been on dirt roads your whole life! We settled into our second hotel which was also lovely, and the staff equally friendly and helpful. The next 2 days were spent exploring the wildlife of the Masai Mara National reserve. We were up with the sun and were going back with the sunset. The safari experience was quite frankly, at least in my personal opinion, one of the best moments of my life. Just being in the wild, surrounded by wildebeests, buffalos, giraffes, lions, cheetahs… you name it, it is probably somewhere in the reserve, really a one of a kind experience that is hard to compare to anything. We spent one day with Daniel and one day with James, and both days were fantastic. Daniel and James are so knowledgeable not only about their surroundings and animals, but life in Africa in general, and provided so many fascinating facts and knowledge that I will be telling to everyone I know! And for that, me and my family are really grateful to them. After the Masai Mara reserve we went on a 3 hour drive to Lake Nakuru national park, which was also breathtaking. It contains all the animals as those the Masai Mara reserve, I think minus the elephants, but there are flamingos to make up for that. And after our safari at Lake Nakuru we went back to Nairobi airport and departed to Diani beach where we spent the rest of our vacation. To anyone on the fence about traveling to Kenya, and having doubts, please erase them and go on an adventure of a lifetime. Classic Explorers provided me and my family the best and most unforgettable trip of our lives. From the warm hospitality of Benson, the knowledge and information of Daniel and James, and also the great communication with Agnes, with whom we have been in touch all the time before arrival, and who was so so helpful in the planning of our trip, from the health pro-cautions, the visas, infomation… we are forever indebted, and all are welcome to visit us in Croatia tomorrow! The prices were fair, nothing unexpected, both in restaurants and local shops. At no point did we feel threatened or in danger and were able to relax fully. The food was delicious in both the hotel and restaurants we visited. We did exchange all our euros at the Nairobi airport, and you will also get the best rates there for any currency. Once again, to the whole Classic Explorers team, thank you thank you thank you!!! We can not recommend the organization enough to anyone who might be organizing a trip to Kenya. 11/10
- The Polić family (Split, Croatia)
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A most memorable experience!
Our experience with Brilliant Adventures and Safari was exceptional. Julieth was our agent and she answered all our questions and was super attentive to our needs. We were SO lucky to have Joshua as a driver for our safari experience. He was so professional, safe, and extremely kind with us. He made all the difference. I will ask for him personally if I return!! Thank you so much for the experience, very very memorable.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent camping experience and guides
We did 4 days and 3 nights - camping with tents in the middle of nature, it was AMAZING! Guides Gudson and Malisa were super professional and friendly. They shared with us lots of precious pieces of information and did everything they could to make us feel comfortable . We drove with them all over the national parks and they made all the efforts to show us all the animals of the parks! So to conclude, if you have not understood it yet: I highly recommend it!