CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
a lot of promises but reality was different
We chose this company because contact with Elija was very good... The company made a good impression and had good reviews...
We had a driver and guide Zachary... he was good at finding animals but he is not good guide. he constantly ignored our requests - it was private tour! he was all the time too late. We heard excuses all the time...
I would like to report briefly the day after the day:
1. On the first day our driver fell asleep while driving. We didn't feel safe... We thought - ok. it's first day... Maybe he had something important and couldn't get enough sleep
2. We started second day in Tsavo. It was nice there... We should go at lunchtime to Amboseli and have there afternoon game drive.. He informed us - He needs to have repaired his windshield wipers... he should know mechanic and it should take us 20 minutes. We spent 4 hours there and they didn't work. He didn't explain anything to us. we didn't get anything to eat... That day we still had to weld our shock absorbers...Zachary drove really fast on the bumpy road...
3. The third day in Amboselli was great. We hoped - it will be better... It won't be...
4. We came to Naivasha - he said us - we should pay for boat ride... we showed him on the program that this was included. He called long with Elija... In the end we didn't have to pay but that was annoying again
5. We wanted to change our program and do short hike - he told us that it will cost 20 USD... We either had to walk on dusty road or rent bikes because we couldn't get to this trail by car... we learned there that at beginn of this trail were a lot of cars... ok doesnt matter... everything cost almost 60 USD... Zachary should wait for us. We came back - he wasn't there. We called him - he said he had a flat tire on the way... We went there by bikes... that wasn't true. We waited in full sun for him one hour! We lost one hour of our game drive in the afternoon.
6. It was Friday... We were supposed to spend the afternoon of this day, the next all day and half on the next day (Sunday) in Masai Mara... Its the best park and we wanted to spent there at least. 2 days...
In the morning we were informed that the rules had changed and we would not be able to enter on the last day. If we want to do that then we have to pay extra 80 USD. Zachary advised us against it because we would have a long way to Nairobi... we suggested: we are going to Masai Mara as soon as possible and we spend more time there on this day. He agreed. On the way he didnt't talk to us... We drove to the camping site and waited there 2 hours - We didn't know what we were waiting for. We think that he didnt want to pay for 2 days in Masai Mara... It was emberassing...
7. It was great day in Masai Mara.
8. We visited Masai village and went to Nairobi... We arrived there at 4 pm and we Zachary wanted to take us to the airport (we should spent evening in restaurants... - we had a flight at 4 am and that's why we wanted to spend half a day in the national park and not in the city... I asked Elija for it in many of mails... We suggested too that we visit Masai village on first day (Friday) - Visit in Village took us only one hour... It could be a option... Zachary told us - It is impossible - Elijah asked us at airport - why didn't we do it so - We were surprised that he doesn't know it... Zachary called him a lot... Elijah did us offer and he should react if something doesn't work...
In summary: we heard excuses all the time. Driver was rude and did what he wanted. We suspect - he wanted to pay for everything and wanted to be home so fast as possible.
He suggested us that we go to airport at pm. It's not allowed in Nairobi to come into the departure lounge more than 3 hours before the flight... If we had listened to our guide, we would have spent 9 hours in front of the airport... That shows what a guide is he...
If you want to go with this company, don't pay the entire amount before the end of the trip. It was our mistake. But they made a professional impression.. I'm giving two stars because we saw a lot of animals... But the guide was unprofessional.
We want to visit Africa again but definitely not with Zachary... We thought that he didn't take Elijah seriously either. Elijah made a good impression but for a long time he didn't listen to us but to Zachary... At the airport he asked us how he could compensate us... -
(just one day instead of 1.5 in Amboseli, one day and 2 hours instead of 2 days in Masai Mara...) Sorry Elijah but you should take yours guests seriously...
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spectacular
Lemomo was extremely courteous, professional, and knowledgeable of the culture and wildlife. A great representation of Tanzanian hospitality and Safari by Z.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 Perfect Safari Days
A stress-free experience. Breath-taking scenery of the Ngorongoro Crater ridge. Beautiful animals roam freely in the wild… zebras, lions, elephants, and a lot more! Perfect accommodations at a “more-than-fair” price! We’ll never forget this trip.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect experience in Uganda!
Go Explore gave us the greatest experience we have had in Uganda.
Perfect in guiding us around and very flexible! We managed to even see the gorillas, though it was not initally planned.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A once in a lifetime experience
We booked Lenchada safari as a family of four and had an amazing time! From picking us up in Nairobi to dropping us back three days later, everything was perfect! But what really made the experience was our guide Geeman! He put in maximum effort to ensure we had the best possible safari experience and we saw four of the big five on our full game day thanks to him and his amazing driving!! Would highly recommend!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding professionals that know how to find the best wildlife!
I had the most amazing safari tour in Tanzania with Meru Slopes! I spent 5 days exploring the Seregenti, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro crater and witnessed up close: lions, lion cubs, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, rhinos, wildebeest, zebras and so, so much more! We camped in the Seregenti for a couple nights, which was an incredible experience! You can hear animals through the middle of the night under the most clearest sky of glimmering stars. It’s all just surreal.
You’ll have opportunity to buy African souvenirs, such as Maasai masks and other neat relics.
My driver and cook were fantastic people and the best of hosts. All in all, I highly recommend this tour. The memories you’ll make are for life.
IL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Great Experience
We had a 1-week safari tour in Tanzania. We climbed to 1st base of Kilimanjaro and then visited Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and had a culture tour in a local village. Our trip was well-planned and Gabriel our guide was amazing. Truly, he is a one-of-a-kind guide and an exceptional individual. We had a great time!
NO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We are lucky to have Kevin as our guide. He is reliable, pleasant and, not least, knowledgeable
We had two wonderful days in the Masai Mara where we could see the animal life up close.
We were lucky and got to see 4 of the 5 big ones and got really close to the animals. Fantastic experience and not least when the weather changes from sun to rain showers (due to low season) and we got to experience the savannah's play of colors at sunset, memories for life
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding Uganda Tour to see Gorillas!
I had the best tour to go see gorillas! The two accommodations organized for me were just amazing. You get to see so much of Uganda on the lengthy drive to the national park. David, my driver, was the coolest guy and super supportive when I needed his assistance.
And for the gorillas, I saw a silverback and a mother and 2-week baby up close! It was probably the best day of my life.
Highly recommend this tour operator for the quality of the tour and their amazing support. Will have memories for life.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommend!!!
Carol was very patient to quote so many times and change plans according to our requests before exploring our luxury trip. Her quote was lower than any of other 4 agencies, in my sample. Besides, she speaks Chinese!
Our guide George is quite familiar with where the Big 5 are hiding and he drove us to bushes to find lions in bushes where no vehicles around us in Amboseli. Will never forget young male lion's suddenly staring at us at dusk and felt so fearful yet excited!
Even though we didn't see animals crossing river nor leopards, we saw unbelievable big sun just in front of us. Zebras, elephants, antelopes and wildbeests under big sun are just harmonious. They are no longer animals in the zoos waiting to be fed and visited, they are masters of savanna. Everything happening on this land has to be respected, death, hunting, scrambling for foods.
Anyways, will never forget this tour for my whole life.