50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent company very pleased with service
Did Nairobi National Park with Kenya Bush Expeditions.Very pleased with the tour and the service they provided.From the start the communication planning the trip,then the trip itself was first class.
Special mention to our guide Joseph who made our trip,made us feel like friends more than clients.
Would definitely use this company again
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Cristina
It’s were we saw the all the big 5 ! Amazing!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Nakuru National Park by Cristina
The flamingos in the lake
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Amboseli National Park by Cristina
The scenery is magical and you can see the Kilimangiaro mountain
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A unique experience
In Kenya the parks are amazing, you are guaranteed to see many different wild animals in different scenery and most importantly in their natural habitat.
The downside of Kenya unfortunately is the extreme poverty of the population.
We felt safe travelling with the tour guide I would not recommend travelling without one.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great people, great country, terrible government
Generally, the people in Tanzania are very helpful, friendly but poor. Corruption level is very high (especially with police and government positions). I got the impression that Tanzanian government want to keep its population poor for their own benefit. This did not feel very comfortable. Country is very rich in natural resources and has beautiful scenery, parcs and beaches. The high corruption level is a disturbing factor however
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
We booked our 8 day safari trip to Kenya and Tanzania with Spirit of Kenya mostly based on Tripadvisor reviews. Andre who helped us plan our trip was very professional and prompt with his responses. His recommendations worked perfectly well for us in terms of lodging and activities. I will be honest, we were a little apprehensive about how it would pan out but the trip exceeded our expectations.
Saying we had a wonderful trip would be an understatement! All our requests were taken care of including dietary needs ( I am a vegetarian) and extra water bottles.
Airport pick up and drop off were smooth. We enjoyed plenty of wildlife both at Mara and Serengeti. We loved both these places for different reasons.
Our tour Guide in Kenya Nauff picked us from Nairobi and drove us to Masai Mara. He made stops every time we wanted to watch an animal or enjoy the scenery. One of the reasons to visit Masai Mara was to see Wildebeest Mara river crossing and we got to see it! Nauff who was knowledgeable about the animals and the nature made sure he never once harassed animals in the process of showing us. Staying at a conservancy (outside the park) , at Amani Mara camp made all the difference, we were able to go for walks and also do a night Safari!
There was a transfer of guides at the Tanzania border which was done efficiently.
Prosper, our guide and driver in Tanzania was very knowledgeable and was determined to show us all the big 5 at Serengeti and we did see them! Special mention to leopard spotting at Serengeti. Thanks to Prosper!
The hot picnic lunches at Serengeti was one of highlights. We also visited Ngorongoro crater. Prosper made sure we got a good view of the ecosystem in close proximity and got good pictures !
We felt very safe throughout the trip.
We thank spirit of Kenya for all the beautiful memories that will last a life time.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic 5 days safari tour!
Our experience with Suricata safaris was wonderful. All the staff with whom I had the opportunity to interface has always shown themselves to be available and quick in responding to any doubts and curiosities. Hilary, with whom I defined the program, was also very attentive to some redundant requests from me. Freddy was our excellent guide throughout the 5 day safari. He was also a travel companion and friend for us, always friendly and available for any request for clarification or help. We visited Tarangire, lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngoorngoro which will remain forever in our memories.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable Safari
As our two sons graduated from university at the same time and were making plans to leave the parental nest, we planned to see them off with an unforgettable journey.
As our own honeymoon was a safari trip, our idea for making a lifelong memory was to take the boys and their girlfriends on safari.
First we contacted a local, Belgian, travel agent, Africa specialist, recommended to us by mutual friends. Because we also wanted to add a beach extension to our trip to do some scuba-diving, and Covid-regulations were still effective, they suggested Tanzania and Zanzibar to limit border-crossings.
The proposal they made unfortunately exceeded the budget I suggested by 10 percent, even before local expenses, and the accommodations seemed to be quite basic in my opinion.
So I started to browse the internet, and found Safaribookings.com were literally thousands of safaris are presented. On that site I found a British travel agency, Wayfairer Travel, with a safari trip very similar to the proposal we had, at a more reasonable price, so I clicked the big yellow arrow for a free quote.
The next day I got a phone call from Leonie Taylor, their Luxury Travel Specialist for Africa, to inquire about our specific needs and wishes, because every trip is tailor made! From then on most of the communication went via WhatsApp. The conversations with Leonie were informal, witty and yet very professional.
Every question we asked was answered promptly , every suggestion we made was taken into consideration.
One week later I received a quite impressive internet presentation of the suggested itinerary, very extensive, detailed, beautifully laid out, with lots of pictures and information about the locations and accommodations we were to visit.
This time it was well within the same defined budget, AND with every accommodation 1 or even 2 upgrades over the ones we got in the first proposal.
So the decision to continue with Wayfairer Travel was easily made, although the choice for a foreign travel agent was somewhat out of our comfort-zone!
The trip was even more fantastic in reality than the itinerary virtually suggested!
The build-up and variation of the accommodations was splendid. First we went to Selous Impala Camp, which had the typical tented camp feeling , but with extra luxury added , such as a pool, great elevated wooden seating and dining area, and great staff, especially Abdullah was super friendly and accommodating!!
To have a bush breakfast at the edge of a lake on a fully dressed table with zebra’s and gnoe’s drinking within 100m is unforgettable!
A boat safari with hundreds of crocodiles on the shores slipping in the water as you pass them by, and hypo’s chasing the boat, emerging only a couple of meters behind it, also adds a particular “excitement” to a day in the bush…
Next we went to Mdonya Old River Camp , there we experienced the authentic camp feeling, with tents with candle lighting, outdoor showers, drinks and stories around the campfire, and dining under the stars. You wake up with lions roaring nearby.
Our guide Sosten was very energetic and took us on a game drive non stop from before sunrise to after sunset, a record that will be hard to break !
The last safari accommodation was Ikuka. Pure luxury with a breath-taking location op top of a hill with breath-taking views from the breath-taking cabins!
You can’t call it tents, because they are very spacious open structures with a very large bath-room overlooking the bush , a separate lounge and a gigantic bed, which has a tent-like structure around it that gets zipped up for the night.
Our cabin even had a small private pool. The food and all-inclusive service are also of a much higher standard than you would expect in the middle of the bush. The manager, Tommy, was always present, waving you off very early in the morning for your game drive and welcoming you with drinks and wet towel as you return. At the bar and at dinner to and he’s very successful in transferring his enthusiasm about the place on to you.
But the most stunning was waking up with a fabulous unspoiled view over the sun rising from your bed.
The final days in Zanzibar were very relaxing. Beautiful beach, very nice boutique hotel, rated as one of the best in Zanzibar, nicely located with lots of restaurants and shops within walking distance.
Before you start your holiday, Wayfairer Travel appoints you a Travel Concierge. In our case Florence was like our personal travel assistant, always at our side thanks to modern communication via WhatsApp.
Every question or problem was solved within the shortest time (minutes!!) A breakfast charge that was already included in the room-rate, a flight confirmation, a last minute change in schedule, everything was instantly dealt with.
The experience with travelling with Wayfairer was amazing, and very different from previous experiences with travel agencies. The organisation of the trip, the presentation, and service before and during the trip were perfect and very personal.
Everybody was impressed and we will definitely consider Wayfairer Travel again for future trips!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely accommodating, professional and a high level of service.
My friend and I honestly had one of the best journeys of our life with Kagera. From the very start our communication with Miriam was superb, she always responded and was very knowledgeable on all aspects.
We customized the safari to exactly what we wanted and it could not have gone any more smoothly. Our guide Alan was fantastic, a great sense of humor and very knowledgeable also. From start to finish every experience was simply exceptional.
I’d highly recommended Kagera for your safari, they go above and beyond. You definitely get your moneys worth and memories which will last you the rest of your life.