20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exellence
had a very great time during the tour. The tour operator was punctual and very generous. I got everything i needed on time.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Michelle was excellent! Keen attention to detail and a fantastic itinerary.
Michelle planned a fantastic safari for my wife and I. We stayed at Umkumbe River Lodge and Africa on Foot and experienced fantastic value and unbelievable safari adventures. Michelle and team were excellent communicators, and we felt very well taken care of on our travels. All told, we would book again with Michelle in a heartbeat!
DE
Safari mikumi national park
I was on the 1day safari in the mikumi national park. Everything was very well organized, I was picked up in the morning and picked up again immediately after landing. The ranger in the park explained everything well and asked again and again if everything is okay for everyone and if everyone got good pictures. We were lucky because we really saw a lot of animals, a group of 17 lions right next to the car, elephants, giraffes, antelopes, zebras, crocodiles, etc. At lunchtime there was a buffet and soft drinks and then a small tour to the hippos. Can only recommend it to everyone to do this tour
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Our first trip to the wilderness. It was my first time visiting Tanzania and experiencing the magica
Our first trip to the wilderness.
It was my first time visiting Tanzania and experiencing the magical wilderness, I was so excited, I had heard so many wonderful things from friends about the magical plains and wildlife they encounter in Africa. Tanzania was a no brainer for a first time visit, everyone I asked had nothing but positive things to say about the parks, people and weather in Tanzania, the challenging aspect was finding the right people to arrange our trip (I travelled with my mom and baby sister). A friend of mine who visited Tanzania last year recommended Extreme wilderness and I can not thank him enough, they where amazingly quick to answer my inquiry just a few minutes after contacting them, we planned the trip and they helped us get the best accommodations for the best prices.
When we touched down in Arusha, Extreme wilderness welcomed us like we were royals! A bottle of champagne some exotic Tanzanian fruits, we were all so pleasantly surprised. The tour coordinator was very professional and charming he explained our safari plan and answered all of our questions. The accommodations they suggested were exceptional, the staff where so helpful and caring. Our driver guide John was one of the highlights of our trip, he knew the right places to see wildlife up close, he told us all about the wildlife some interesting bits about the animals we saw, He was so charming and made us all laugh so hard at times.
I am really grateful to Extreme wilderness for giving my family and I such a wonderful holiday, I will definitely be back for another safari and Zanzibar, as we didn’t get a chance to visit the isles this time round.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jonny is the absolute best, we've been so well looked after by him!
We have been on the 6-day safari with Lenchada and Jonny has been our fantastic guide!
The first 2 nights we spent at Lenchada Eco Camp, it's a nice space just outside the Massai Mara reserve. The staff are really friendly and the tent had its own toilet, however it is a budget camp with limited electricity access. On the game drives themselves, Jonny made sure to get us the best views of all the animals. We saw lions, cheetah (with cubs), buffalo, giraffes, zebra and a hyena eating - all in the first day!
The second game drive, we were up early and we were taken out into the wild where we saw plenty of the animals mentioned before as well as elephants and hippos! We even got to see part of the great migration of wildebeest, again Jonny made sure we had the best views which we really appreciate.
Day 3 we travelled to our accommodation for Lake Nakuru, Jonny gave us a choice to stop by Lake Naivashna on the way, so we did. We're so pleased that we did this because we got to have a boat ride and walk alongside zebra and giraffes. Then when we finished, we were taken to our accommodation for the night. The accommodation for the night in Nakuru was good, as it was a hotel room with a hot shower and more food options.
After the Lake, Jonny took us all the way down to Amboseli ready for the last 2 days of our trip. Hats off to Jonny, he's done so much driving and been so fantastic, all with a smile still. He made sure we had plenty of bathroom breaks throughout with places to buy coffee/snacks (which we recommend bringing)
Day 5 we went into the Amboseli reserve. We saw a baby elephant which was only a few days old and we even got to see 3 lionesses with 5 cubs! Jonny said that it's very rare to see lions here, but he managed to get us front row seats again.
Day 6 is tomorrow, we've got an early morning game drive before being taken back to Nairobi. Overall, it's been an incredible experience and would recommend to those looking for a budget friendly safari.
Thank you!
Josh and Jade
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
6 days safaris from Nairobi to Mombasa
Highly recommended, very reliable company, professional, and super helpful for organizing a last minute personalized safari.
Accommodation and food were beyond expectations. Joseph was the best guide one could have wished for. Thank you!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Above & beyond
I was looking to book a family trip for my dad's 70th birthday and contacted several agencies. Emmah was absolutely stellar, getting back to us quickly, answering all questions and offering several options to choose from. We picked a four day safari through masaai mara and lake nakuru, staying in aa lodge and sarova woodlands. Both were excellent value, clean and comfortable, and totally appropriate for my parents. Our guide Sammy was amazing, kind, knowledgeable and a great laugh to boot. He didn't rush us at all and was happy to stay later in the park until we spotted all the animals. The experience is unforgettable and I totally recommend Hyrax. Emmah also helped us out with finding tickets for the elephant sanctuary in Nairobi at really short notice, which was incredible as we thought we wouldn't be able to go. Emmah, you really made our stay in Kenya - thank you!!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing team for an incredible experience hiking Mt Kenya!
This was my first multi-day trek and at altitude so I was a bit nervous, but the Equitorial Star Team made sure I made it to the summit with ease! Duncan provided all the information I needed before I arrived, arranged my equipment rental and transport, and was quick to respond to my questions. Patrick, the guide for my trek, was incredibly patient, motivating, and knowledgable about when to go fast and when to take your time. He also answered my many questions about the various sights along the way. Juma, the chef, made great meals that kept me going on long days in rain and snow, and the porters Samuel and Julius were always willing to lend a hand.
In short—I highly recommend Equitorial Star, worth every penny for a once in a lifetime experience! I also recommend the 5 day route going up Sirimon and down Chogoria. Summit day is very long (10+ hours), but you get the benefit of a more scenic route down and ending with a hot shower and private room for your last night.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kerry goes above and beyond!
We had the most amazing experience with Pembury Tours. We were a little worried because most of our planning was done over email but when we arrived to South Africa everything was planned and paid for as promised. There were no surprises in price etc. Our trip was incredibly organized and so much fun!! It was catered to our exact requests. We had a private driver who also served as our tour guide while in Cape Town, she was lovely. Kerry was always in touch and quick to respond to us if we had any concerns (there weren't many!). This trip was so well put together that we weren't stressed at all. The itinerary we had scheduled was also flexible day by day depending on what we wanted to do, which was such a nice benefit. We will 100% be using Pembury Tours again and have already recommended it to the people we know who are planning to visit Africa. Thank you so much to Kerry for your efforts in making our honeymoon memorable. We can't wait to come back to Africa.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unique tour with Herry
We had unforgettable days with Herry on our safari through the Tentend Camps of Tortellis. The Serengeti, Lake Manjara and Tarangire really impressed us with their diversity of animals and Herry had an answer to every question. He was also a perfect driver and guide on the very challenging roads towards Serengeti. We couldn't have imagined a better guide.
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