IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Impeccable service!
We spent 7 days in 4 different parks in Kenya. The tour was customized by Jocky Tours according to our needs directly from Italy.
The vehicle was fabulous and our driver Jack (aka JJ) super professional, nice and accommodating to some of our requests.
Highly recommended for those who want to live a 360 degree wild experience!
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IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari with jeep
Excellent value for money, in total we did 7 days of tour with this agency and we always had the same driver Jack said Jj.
He was really professional and personable throughout the tour.
We did the tour in the tented camps, of course if you are expecting a luxurious tent ask if you want to pay a slight difference for a different solution or a Lodge.
The food offered is good, but as an Italian I found it very repetitive, Kenyan cuisine is good but if you eat chicken with rice or beef with rice for 7 days, you don't have it anymore.
I highly recommend this agency!
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65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Meticulous planning and quick replies made this journey smoother than I thought possible!
There really aren't enough superlatives to describe this trip. Because we didn't have a hand in planning it (our friend who invited us to join them did) we were a little nervous about all the opportunities for problems to arise (i.e., in the many transfers and handovers required to move from place to place, company to company, and country to country.) We needn't have worried one bit. Every step of the way the transfers were perfect; there was ALWAYS someone at the other end waiting for us. If I had any question along the way I could just message our rep (Megan- the best!) and she would clarify in a very timely way.
Every place we stayed was great; every adventure perfectly fitted to us. I would not change a single thing in our entire three week adventure. I write a kind of travel blog and have people follow all my trips. Every one was amazed at the things we did and saw, and many are wanting to follow our path and take this journey themselves. And I encourage them to work with Discover Africa because everything was perfect. I travel a lot and have known my share of travel issues, but I did not have to do anything on this trip but enjoy it. And we enjoyed it immensely!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very professional, friendly with vast local knowledge and friendly staff all within your budget
Irembo holidays are very professional tour operators. They have vast knowledge in the local areas. They have reliable and friendly staff that make your experience awesome and memorable. They have contacts in all places and you always feel taken care of. They organised the itinerary for my honeymoon in kasese. This fit within my budget and gave me access to many places. They always respond promptly making you feel like they are present with you. They gave me a driver and tour guide, Innocent, for a full week, he was like a brother by the time we left. Their services fit within any budget and are true value for money. I highly recommend them.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, reliable, provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience
We had a great experience doing a 5 day safari in lodges and tented camps. Our guides were Lewis and George, and our chef was Tito. All of them were outstanding at their jobs. We learned a lot and felt well cared-for.
I traveled with my sister, and we had booked online about a month in advance with Cross to Africa Safaris. We suspect that we were the only ones signed up for our group-joining safari on those dates so traveled with Suricata instead. This meant that the itinerary differed very slightly from what we expected and that everyone else in our group actually did budget camping while we were taken to lodges each night. That being said, we were flexible and had an incredible time. Since Suricata had also not been the one to give us the initial itinerary, this made sense and was fine!
This was our first experience doing a safari, and we LOVED everything about it. We saw all of the Big 5 (including a rhino and her baby!), as well as other unique things like a lioness hunting a gazelle for breakfast! Our guides did an outstanding job of taking us to the best spots, teaching us, and stopping when we asked!
I would seriously consider returning for another safari because of how wonderful this was, and if I went back to Tanzania, I would gladly book with Suricata Safaris. I highly recommend this company!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, responsive, and reliable
We booked our 5 day safari online about one month in advance. Communication was prompt and professional. Anthony answered all of our questions and had no problem planning airport transfer and first night of lodging for us, which was not initially included in the itinerary.
When we arrived, we were actually added to a group on Suricata Safaris instead of Cross to Africa... we suspect because we were the only ones requesting our specific type of safari for those dates. Suricata Safaris was an awesome company, and we had a fantastic experience with them. The only unfortunate thing was that we had booked lodges / tented camps while everyone else in our group was doing budget camping. This meant that we bonded with our group, only to be dropped off at a lodge and spend the night separate from everyone else each evening! There were also minor differences in the overall itinerary of the safari from what we had booked, but as we were flexible and everything we did was incredible, this was a non-issue.
Overall, we had an excellent experience with Cross to Africa Safaris, and I would recommend them.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Adventure Makers Tanzania provided outstanding service, expertise and created a wonderful atmosphere
We went on a 5 day safari with Adventure We went on a 5 day safari with Adventure Makers Tanzania and it could not have been any better. Before our booking the lead guide Stephen took more than 2 hours to answer all our questions via WhatsApp. Communication was professional and friendly at all times. We could even create our own itinerary and choose different lodging options - Stephen made it all happen even though we only booked 1 day in advance (!)
The company provided the perfect Safari vehicle with fridge, cold drinks and even WiFi in the car.
Especially the Safari experience in central Serengeti was absolutely amazing - I suggest everyone to spend as much time as possible in that area. Our guide had a lot of knowledge about all the animals and was happy to answer all our questions throughout the tour.
All accommodations provided were clean, comfortable and with good food service.
Overall I can 100% recommend Adventure Makers Tanzania and will also suggest them to my friends. Makers Tanzania and will also suggest them to my friends.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Flawless custom tailored luxury safari experience - Honeymoon of a lifetime.
TLDR: Booked our honeymoon and it was flawless and out of a movie.
Booked a luxury safari as our honeymoon, which was originally delayed due to COVID, and it went even better than we could have imagined. Here is our experience
- Our main point of contact was Benson who we communicated with through WhatsApp. He tailored our itinerary to the areas that we wanted to see and would fit in our budget. He was very professional and prompt with responding. We met him in person at the start of our safari. He is a very nice guy and gave us a nice welcome gift :)
- We paid cash and sent the money via bank wire. Everything went smooth and no issues. This was our biggest concern as there can be a lot of scammers
- Our driver was Jackson and it was his mission to make sure we saw as much wild life as possible, which was our personal goal. Jackson showed us the big 6 ( the 6th is cheetah in my opinion). We also saw a kill and cheetah cubs. He also arranged for us to pet a rhino (AMAZING EXPERIENCE). Jackson is well connected with the other drivers so he knows where all the action is and goes there first. He also taught us a lot about animals and makes good conversation when we had our long drives. The vehicle was a land cruiser and held up on those off road days well.
- Accommodations: As stated we booked the luxury tier and we are so glad we did. The rooms were straight out of a magazine or instagram. Luxury camp sites where we couldn't tell if this was a tent or like a legitimate 5 star hotel room because they were so big, private and had all the amenities. Every site did turn down service in which at night they put down the mosquito nets and put a nice warm water bottle in your bed so when you get in its nice and warm cause the nights can get cold. The food was outstanding and the service was impeccable. Most meals were a sit down 3 course menu and the chefs are excellent. All the food is local. These lodges did it better than any other US or European hotel we have stayed at that call themselves 5 stars. Definitely set a new standard.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 unvergessliche Tage!
With Suricata Safaris we were taken on a real dream safari through four national parks.
Even before the trip, starting with the organization, everything went smoothly. Any question was answered immediately by Hilary (the co-owner) via WhatsApp, so we were able to easily extend our trip to Arusha for a night for a good price to match our flights. We were always picked up on time, be it from the airport or by our driver and guide Mandela, who showed us (4 people) and two other nice guests the best of Tanzania over the 5 days. Mandela, who completed a three-year college education as a guide and already has 8 years of professional experience, did an excellent job here. With his knowledge and experience he was able to explain the wildlife to us and he always knew where to position the car for the best wildlife sightings and photos. So we were always up front when there was something to see.
For us, Tarangire and Serengeti National Park were the highlights of our 5-day safari. In addition to the BIG 5 (elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard and rhino (the latter unfortunately only being visible from a little further away), we were also able to see cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, hippos and many more. Some of them could also be heard at night.
The accommodations also invite you to relax after an eventful day. The first two nights (outside the parks) the lodge had a pool and a nice view of the countryside. On the other two days, the accommodations were even located in the national parks.
We would definitely recommend Suricata Safaris for a safari as it is well thought out and executed from start to finish. This also shows the lunch. This was freshly prepared every day, so that Surciata Safaris can do without lunch boxes and the amounts of waste they produce.
In summary, one can say that every day of our 5-day safari from Suricata was provided with many highlights.
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BG
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
We booked the 5 days Masai Mara-Nakuru-Naivasha budget tour with Karibu Safaris in Kenya and we are definitely contented with the choice.
Starting from the pre-booking communication, trough reservation process, pick up, drop off and the safari itself, everything was smooth and easy. They waited for us at the airport even though our flight delayed and drove us to join the group.
Then we spent 5 unforgetable days. Edward was a great driver and did his best to allow us see as much animals as possible. We saw all the big 5 and many more animals.
It was our first safari and we are very excited by the experience.