50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent experience from booking right through the trip
Our family experience with Gametrackers was excellent. I had travelled with them 30 years ago so when I wanted to go with my family who would be visiting for the first time I contacted them explaining who we were and where I would like to visit. All communication via e mail with Judy was smooth and efficient answering my questions promptly and clearly. She designed a bespoke trip for us incorporating the Rift Valley, Lakes Naivasha and Nakuru and the Masai Mara. The recommended accommodation was perfect for our needs and we enjoyed staying at both Dea’s Guesthouse in Naivasha and at Enkorok camp in the Mara. Our driver/guide Agostino was clearly experienced and kept us fully informed of what each day’s plan was. He was knowledgeable and passionate about Kenya and its’ wildlife and created a relaxed enjoyable atmosphere while clearly working very hard to ensure we got the most out of our trip.
His suggestions and planning of the days were invaluable - there were so many highlights just two to mention was the bicycle safari in Hell’s Gate and the whole day safari in the Masai Mara with breakfast and lunch enjoyed under a tree. We saw so much -the whole experience continues to sink in as we look at the many photographs we were able to take.
I fell in love with Kenya as a student and am happy to say that with the help of Gametrackers two more students of the next generation have become Kenya enthusiasts.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, knowledgeable and professional
What an amazing time we had in Tanzania. We can not thank you enough, Wilson, for an unforgettable safari. Your enthusiasm, knowledge, and incredible ability to spot camouflaged animals and birds is definitely a gift.
We're already planning a return trip to Northern Serengetti and will definitely book Wilson again!!!
IL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had the best time ever thanks to you, Nuruel.
My spouse and I met Nuruel, our guide, at the Kilimanjaro airport. We met a nice man, and we had no idea how amazing he was until that moment. Nuruel excelled throughout the process thanks to his in-depth knowledge of animals and their behavior. We were grateful for all the explanations of the safari and Tanzanian culture. He had superb spatial awareness in the safari areas and amazing driving skills. His patience, focus, and desire for us to have a truly wonderful safari experience are all things that merit praise. Everything, including the lunches and lodges, was incredibly well-planned. There is no doubt that we will remember this experience for the rest of our lives.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good guide but contracts not honored
I booked a tour (2 days Safari Maasai Mara). Did the 50% prepayment.
One day the company owner contacted me telling me that park fees got raised and that he wants me to top up my fee about another 80USD per person.
I told him out of generiosity, that I can take over 50% of the increased fees, because thats his business risk and not mine (and package+price was already negotioated).
He declined and didnt even try to find a good solution here, just wanted me to take the whole fee. As client paying hundreds of Dollars for that tour already, that behaviour just felt really wrong and "greedy".
So just wanted to warn you that if you book with that agency, you might end up paying for additional stuff that was not negotiated (maybe he will also charge you for inceased gas prices, who knows.)
Tour itself was good. We had a great guide. Just be careful with your prepayment. Cheers
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari exp. But don't deal with noah
I booked the safari experience from Wildebeest from aug 11 to aug 15th. Nairobi airport pickup - amboseli - Nakuru - mara and back to nairobi.
Our guide was dennis.
I had an amazing time, thanks to Dennis , the vehicle we were in was very good and Dennis made sure we felt safe. He made sure we had a great safari experience and we were lucky to see the migration crossing as well.
I would recommend the experience with Dennis to everyone.
The 2nd part of our journey to diani was riddled with troubles and we had to waste an entire day of our expensive trip because of Noah the owner/manager. Noah is the unprofessional manager who left us high and dry on 3 occassions -
1. He messed up our train tickets and we ended up wasting an entire beach day because of an early bus (our last resort) because of his unprofessionalism.
2. He messed up our mara hotel itinerary and we had to travel 3 hours extra late in the night and had the audacity to blame us for his goof up.
3. He tried to charge us extra park fees - 160$ for his own mistakes.
Notably, we got really bad seats in the train that he did book, his delay in payments for the park fees made sure we waited 20 mins min each time outside the safari gates.
Never once did he ever make an apology that was genuine.
Although my experience with widlebeest was amazing, I have a sour taste because of noah, would strongly urge folks who deal with Noah to document everything on email as proof.
5/5 for Dennis our guide.
10/5 for Kenya and the experience
-5/5 for Noah the owner/ manager.
3.5 for wildebeest, still one of the best experiences of my life minus the issues we had to deal with because of noah.
Go for it but be careful and document everything.
NZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Ramja Safaris has good communication, knowledgeable guides, and for us, a great itinerary
Ramja Safaris was a great company to work with. Steve from Ramja communicated openly and honestly with us before the tour and on tour day, met us at our hotel and introduced our guide James. James was a friendly and very knowledgeable guide and we saw lots of animals over our safari including lion, elephant, giraffe, ostrich, zebra and wildebeest at Amboseli National Park. We saw rhino and more, at Lake Nakuru. At the Masai Mara, we saw wildebeest during their migration, hippos and buffalo, and more giraffe, zebra and lion. We enjoyed both the accommodation and food at the Sentrim Hotels and camps that we used. By the end of the tour, we felt that what Steve had outlined for our safari was exactly what we asked for. and felt it was a really wonderful trip and great value for money.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Safari 8 giorni
It was a beautiful tour. 8 days of safari, 6 parks visited. excellent tented camps and lodges. our guide castro was brilliant. excellent quality/price ratio. advised.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Orchestrates unforgettable experiences and goes above and beyond to ensure a perfect journey
Absolutely thrilled with the incredible honeymoon experience Dunas Safari organised for us in Namibia! We booked the 9-Day Fly and Drive Deserts and Safari tour, and from start to finish, every aspect of our trip was flawlessly executed, surpassing all our expectations and leaving us with memories that will last a lifetime.
Despite an unexpected flight delay for our inbound international flight to Namibia with Lufthansa (which was not booked for us by Dunas Safari), the Dunas Safari team's communication and efforts were truly remarkable. Due to the delay, we arrived in Namibia 24 hours later than planned, but they seamlessly adjusted our itinerary and ensured that the rest of our tour proceeded as smoothly as possible, demonstrating their dedication to providing exceptional service.
We want to send an extra special thank you to JP, Andrew, and Sylvia for their help and kindness before, during, and after our trip to Namibia. Their unwavering support and attention to detail truly made our journey extraordinary.
The attention to detail that Dunas Safari exhibited was evident throughout our journey. They meticulously crafted an itinerary that perfectly balanced adventure, relaxation, and romance, ensuring that every moment was tailored to our preferences. We were able to explore the mesmerising landscapes of Namibia, from the otherworldly dunes of Sossusvlei to the captivating wildlife in Etosha National Park, all while enjoying the comfort of excellent accommodations that reflected the natural beauty surrounding us.
The knowledge and expertise of the guides on our tours were second to none. Their passion for the country and its wildlife was infectious, and they went above and beyond to ensure we had a deep and immersive experience. They shared fascinating insights about the local culture, flora, and fauna, making each excursion not just a tour, but a journey of discovery.
Booking our honeymoon with Dunas Safari turned out to be the best decision we could have made. Their professionalism, warmth, and commitment to crafting a personalised and unforgettable experience made all the difference. If you're looking for a travel company to take your Namibia travel dreams and turn them into a reality beyond your imagination, look no further than Dunas Safari. We are endlessly grateful for the memories they've helped us create and would recommend them in a heartbeat!
CH
35-50 years of age
It was great, perfect organisation.
It was great, perfect organisation.
Nices Porter and Team.
And a big thanks to Rebecca.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything was perfect!
From start to finish, James and the Twinkle Start Team did everything to make things work for us --James was always responsive. We and our friends had a wonderful private exclusive 10-day Photographic safari experience at Lewa (Elewana Kilfuri House and Elewana Safari Camp) and at the Masai Maara (Amani Mara) based on his recommendations. Throughout the tour James stayed connected to be sure everything was as planned. We never had to worry about connections (Twinkle Start booked our Safarilink flights) or the quality of the Safari lodgings and game drives. This was truly an unforgettable adventure for all of us. We cared most about seeing the Kenyan animals, both large and small and their habitats, and we were not disappointed. All our guides were knowledgeable, entertaining and passionate-- Philip and Abdul at Lewa, Sully and James at Amana Mari. We also had superb accommodations throughout. We were treated like royalty at both Lewa (horseback riding with a giraffe and zebra joining in) and at the Amani Mara (which is wonderfully family run, at a beautiful location with gourmet food, private adventuresome safari drives, outdoor fire barbecue dinners complete with fun Masai entertainment, and lovely well-equipped camp rooms-- all simply amazing). In Nairobi we stayed at Severine Cottages in the Karen district --this was a perfect start to the trip-- the staff there even conspired to provide a surprise anniversary celebration. Each lodging was so special and authentic. We highly recommend organizing your safari with Twinkle Star-- James truly arranged everything to fulfill our desire for the African vacation of our dreams.
