50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Must visit place for truly unforgettable experiences.
We’ve been to Tanzania (and associated islands) and Kenya a number of times and Uganda offers something different - abundant primates! We spent 10 days on a driven loop on a private tour by Crystal Safaris. Some long drives but well worth doing then because you get to see daily life. Uganda has the lot and we stayed in lodges by a cater lake, on a rock in the middle of a plain and in a rainforest. Throw in gorilla, chimpanzee and golden monkey tracking (a level of fitness required and you get within touching distance of them all) plus river and lake wildlife spotting (hippos, elephants, lions, crocs, birds a plenty etc) there is much to do and see. Our route was Entebbe, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi, Lake Mburo and Entebbe. Very easy place for an English speaker to travel and always felt very safe.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
You will see all the animals you came for!
I thought it was nice country with great wildlife and friendly people. Aside from the wild life and the Serengeti, we did not have time to see much else. Arusha is meh, you wouldn't go there except to go on safari. The lodges are uneven but generally plenty nice enough. The food is generally just OK--but again you don't go there to eat. Our guide was outstanding--so skilled at spotting wildlife and more determined than even we were to make sure we saw it. His name is Joseph with Lion King Adventures. We did do a day trip to Kilimanjaro but I wouldn't bother. The beginning of the trail that you would see could be anywhere. Like many, we never caught a glimpse of the mountain due to clouds!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful experience in a beautiful country
We took our grandchildren to Kenya repeating a journey we took over thirty years ago, and it was wonderful to see more animals than we did before. Our experience in Nakuro, Naivasha and Masai Mara was beyond our expectations seeing all the "big five" on numerous occasions as well as all the other species imaginable. Particularly memorable was the dawn balloon safari, which I would recommend anyone to try it if they can. Our travel company Across the Wild Safaris arranged everything to perfection, and made lifelong memories for our grandchildren. Without exception we were made so welcome in Kenya and would encourage everyone to come for themselves to experience the majestic and stunning surroundings, the hospitality in the lodges, but above all the amazing wildlife !
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Lake Nakuru National Park by John Reeves
Saw everything in a relatively small area
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by John Reeves
I drop scenic beauty by one star solely because of the litter in certain places. Horrible to see two beautiful lions lying amongst paper and human waste. Washing and toilet facilities MUST be provided otherwise tourists will not visit if they are forced to go behind a bush to answer the call of nature.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very responsive
Our family had a wonderful time in Kenya. Bella was very responsive and always answered my messages quickly. If I had one suggestion, it is to have more discussion with Jamlan upfront about desires, needs, travel times between locations, and modes of transportation. We were not expecting to spend as much time traveling as we did. That was not the fault of our agent, but perhaps we’d have developed an itinerary better matched to our family’s needs had we had more discussion at the beginning with Jamlan. Kenya is an amazing country with much to see and experience!
NZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Enjoyable Safari in Kenya
Two of us spent 8 days in Kenya in August on a Highlights of Kenya tour arranged by Sylvester and his Seven by Far team. Sylvester was responsive to our requests for particular elements in our programme, and is clearly a people person, making sure that from airport pick up to airport drop off we were well looked after. We had two drivers: John, in the Masai Mara and thereafter Evans. Evans has fluent English and an extensive knowledge of African wildlife, which was for us the key point of the trip, and was a very good guide. Every day had its own highlights and there was little that could be improved on. Our animal viewings were wonderful. Sylvester personally greeted and farewelled us and was very kind in arranging for some highlights in Nairobi before we were due in the airport in the evening. The team is flexible and able to respond to changes as they arise and we were very happy with our safari. We went mid-upper range on budget and we’re happy with value for money. I thoroughly recommend Seven by Far tours.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very patient and informative tour operator with good rates and hotel variety
Their staff are friendly and quick in bookings even for last minute arrangement. I love their hotel variety and their itinerary plan. Keep it up!
MX
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great guides… bait and switch accommodations
Great guides, but bait and switch on accommodations which were purchased six months prior to departure but changed at two weeks before travel. Reason we booked with Sunset in Africa tour company was the itinerary which included a two night stay in Ngorngoro Crater. In actuality we only had a four hour game drive through the park and they booked our stay 3 1/2 hours away. The venue there was a pleasant small hotel, but no electricity after 9pm.
Last night of our tour was listed on their itinerary as Tarangiere Park Sopa Lodge but turned out to be another small venue in Arusha (biggest city in Tanzania). Did not receive what we signed up and paid for. Be careful about this company. I was deceived and would not recommend them.