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Everything was arranged to perfection
It was a 3 day trip to Serengeti and ngongoro crater . We spotted a plethora of animals and got some good pictures, the food was delicious as well. While camping in the night we could hear lions, hyenas and it was amazing. For me it was a once in a lifetime experience. Thanks to crater explores
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellence
For our wedding anniversary we planned this safari. Sarah Fuad arranged the whole trip with care and planned various surprises for us. The whole trip was an amazing experience.
We had Joseph as our guide during the whole trip. Joseph was awesome and took care of us like family.
GR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!! best tour operator that deserves 10 stars!!
Just returned from a 7-Day Tsavo West-Amboseli-Nakuru-Mara-Lodge tour (from Nairobi to Mombasa ) ended at Diani beach and had an incredible holiday and safari! I can't recommend CKC Tours and Travel highly enough. Manager John is very friendly, professional and helpful. I have booked a shared tour but ended up being just me for the last few days. The trip was amazing and very well organised with excellent hotel choices especially the various Sopa Lodges and the Killaguney Serena Lodge with nice rooms and delicious food . I saw the Big 5 and many more wonderful animals . My drivers were amazing at spotting them in the distance! The drivers also were very knowledgable and told me a lot about the animals and their country. The price of the tour is probably the best in Nairobi.
Thank you CKC for making my dream come true !
Athanasia
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized, friendly
The trip, organized by MoAfrika Tours, was very nice. The transport was quite punctual and I really enjoyed the stay at Kwa Maritane. We were lucky to see many animals. Only the last trip in the closed vehicle could have been a little shorter, because the days were then althogether quite long and we spent a lot of time in the car. But that was just my personal feeling. So all in all: I would definitely do this trip again if I am looking for a Safari close to Joburg.
CZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing adventure with knowledgeable, reliable and respectful guides
Bush-thorns Adventures and Safaris was recommended to me by two different people (both very happy with their safaris) when I was searching for an affordable way to explore some of Kenya's national parks. From the very beginning, Samuel was extremely helpful and quick with his responses. He readily accommodated all our needs (low budget, vegetarian meals, early pick up at the airport etc.) and created an affordable yet packed plan for us. He and Joseph picked us at the airport early in the morning and Joseph took us to Masai Mara and later to Lake Nakuru. Samuel joined us then for the rest of the trip (Hell's Gate, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli and Tsavo West). Both were very friendly, extremely knowledgeable and respectful not only to people but also to the animals, which, unfortunately cannot be said about all the tour operators. Joseph always left enough space for the animals which often somehow worked for our benefit since, on many instances, we observed them passing very close to our vehicle, on their own terms. Samuel and Joseph also enthusiastically satisfied our interest in birdwatching.
Because we had only 10 days, we were able to explore only the well-known parks in southern Kenya. However, as we learnt during our trip, Samuel's specialty are the less frequented parks in northern Kenya, so if you get the chance, do not miss this opportunity.
I cannot recommend Samuel and Joseph more. We were first reluctant to hire a guide since we have experience with self-drive safaris in Namibia and South Africa. Kenya is, however, a different story and although it is theoretically possible to drive on your own, I think that going with Samuel and Joseph was way more rewarding, less stressful and I dare to say even cheaper than a self-drive.
So, thank you, Joseph, and thank you, Samuel, for an incredible adventure and best of luck to you!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
THE BEST EXPERIENCE OF OUR LIFE
We can truly say that it was the best experience of our life ! The Safari with Hadzabe was something unforgettable and we don’t regret at all the money we spent !
We took the 5 days Safari, and it was the best choice we could make ! Once you are in Arusha you have to experience your Safari to the full ! Tarangire and Ngorongoro are incredibly wonderful but Serengeti... it's something unique. We saw almost all the possible animals you can see in the wild Africa, and we saw them very very close ! The last day we were lucky to see also a pride of 3 male lions, 4 females and 10 cute baby lions, walking close to our jeep.
Our Safari guide was Mr. John. He had a deep knowledge of flora and fauna, explaining us in all the details the behavior, the characteristics of the animals and he was able to provide an answer to all our questions and curiosities about the Safari. His English is perfect ! For 5 days, Damian, our personal cook, provided us delicious food, he was very professional as well.
We took 2 nights in Lodge and 2 nights in tents in a camping Site in Serengeti. The camping experience is something you have absolutely to experience. It's not only a good way to save your money, but also a way to experience the wild nature of Africa.
We absolutely recommend Hadzabe Safari Tours to everyone and we thanks them that they provided us this unforgettable life experience.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
11 Day Magical Kenya
We spent 11 days traveling to Kenya’s national parks. While planning our trip, Silas was great at communication. He responded to WhatsApp messages within a few minutes. Our driver and guide was Dickson. First day was in Samburu national park at the wonderful Samburu Sopa lodge. The place was beautiful. We saw a lioness stalking giraffes and a mama cheetah with 4 babies. Dickson was a great driver and had lots of patience. He was good at spotting animals even at a distance. We went to Lake Naivasha and Hells Gate. We went on a beautiful hike in Hells Gate and learned a lot about Masai culture from the local guide. Then on to Masai Mara. Masai Mara was unforgettable - saw so many animals. Saw one female leopard up close and then one male leopard stalking and hunting a topi. Dickson drove slowly and carefully and we were able to spot many animals. He also got tips from other drivers where the animals were. We also saw a male and female lion on honeymoon and mating. The vast expanse of plains was mind blowing. Next place was Lake Nakuru - many white rhinos and flamingos. Then Amboseli - saw families of elephants feeding and bathing. Next was Tsavo - maneaters lodge next to the river was amazing. There was an elephant walking through the lodge grounds and we heard him eating near our tent in the night. In Tsavo we watched families of elephants feeding and drinking water. Everything ran smoothly. The hotels and lodges were comfortable with delicious food, especially the Sopa lodges and Lake Nakuru Lodge. All was well organized. It was an amazing and unforgettable trip. Felt truly like we had come back home - there is an indescribable energy in the air. Kenya is working hard to preserve these wild places and really appreciate the people for taking care of the places. We are already planning to come back to Kenya with our two kids. Thank you for a wonderful experience!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
8 Day Camping Spectacular Serengeti Migration
We had an amazing safari with our guide Steven (Mayawalla) and chef Kareem. The office staff in Lion King Adventures, especially Pendo were excellent in communication and arranging every detail. First stop was Tarangire National Park - saw so many elephants and beautiful landscape of baobabs and rolling hills. Steve was a very skilled driver and has many years of experience working as a safari guide. He shared his local knowledge and explained about every animal, plant and interesting location we saw. Our first campsite was Panorama Safari Camp - stayed in comfortable concrete igloos. Our chef Kareem prepared delicious, local food with a new dish every day. He even baked his own bread that was delicious with soup. Everyday for lunch we had a full lunchbox freshly prepared that morning.
We stayed in tent campsites in Serengeti National Park. The night sounds of the Serengeti were unforgettable - we heard hyenas, leopard, jackals. We spotted buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, dikdiks, marabou storks, jackals, and hyenas from our campsite. Facilities at the campsite were clean and well maintained - a cold shower was appreciated at the end of the day. Serengeti is beyond words - vast plains with millions of animals grazing. Saw so many lions - witnessed a buffalo charge a family of lions and watched dozens of lions spring out of hiding in the tall grass to run away. Early morning game drive, two lionesses resting in the swaying, golden grass gazing silently at the horizon - reminiscing a primal memory in the human consciousness. Leopard resting on a tree branch - the only movement a flick of a hanging tail. Evening lioness hunt. Silent predator patiently stalking prey.
Our guide found every hiding feline. We watched two cheetahs eating a fresh kill in the distance. With the advice of our guide, we waited and the two cheetahs crossed the road next to our vehicle to rest in the shade of a tree. We also saw a mama cheetah with 2 babies. Everyday was something new and incredible. Beautiful sunrise and sunset everyday and feeling the primal energy of the Serengeti. Serengeti national park and Ngorongoro conservation area form a huge expanse of wilderness. Much appreciate Tanzania and its people for taking care of this treasure for the world.
Next, we camped in Ngorongoro highlands - enjoyed the cool nighttime temperatures. Buffaloes and zebras wandering through the campsite. The descent down the lush green crater wall into the crater was otherworldly. Down in the crater - grasslands, wetlands full of birds and hippos. Every scene ringed by the green hills of the crater walls.
We ended our trip at Lake Manyara park - watched a family of playful elephants feed and then disappear into the thick jungle. Thank you Lion King Adventures for an unforgettable trip! We are already planning to come back with our 2 kids.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Kili hike and 4 day safari
We had an amazing holiday with Afrishare - a combination of a 7 day Kilimanjaro hike for myself and my 16 year old son, and then a 4 day safari in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater for the whole family after my wife and other son had flown out to join us. In all of it Afrishare organised everything perfectly, from the fundamentals of the hike and the safari through to all the interconnecting transfers. We made the decision to go with a local Tanzanian company rather than some big international tour operator, and do not regret that decision at all. Right from day one, Ibrahim and team were very responsive (do they ever sleep?!) answering my endless questions and tweaking the itinerary so it was exactly as we wanted. They then delivered. Good value for us but also hopefully more money going into the local economy.
The Kili hike was the 7 day Machame route. The team taking us up were great, had all the required kit, and looked after us well. It was hard going but we made it to the summit and have amazing memories and sense of achievement.
The safari in the Serengeti was amazing - we saw the big 5, including 46 lions in 2-3 days, and a cheetah and cubs a few metres away. Through it all our guide Kazi, was fantastic - really knowledgeable about the animals and conservation more widely, also good fun (which is important when you have 4 full days together!).
I would definitely recommend Afrishare.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience
I strongly recommend destination specialist for your Safari adventure. We have started from Tarangire national park where we have seen elephants, zebras, giraffe and a leopard !!!! Then destination specialist book for us a great accommodation in the natural environment and with all confort to need. Then we went for two night in the magical Serengeti, here we have seen the big five and most of special behaviour of the animals, greatest thank to our guide Philippe!! In Serengeti we have sleep in a wonderful tend camp and it was an incredible experience. Then we went to ngorongoro crater, it was an amazing surprise of colour and animals. Destination specialist team is very correfully about you needs and alway available for information and explanation about your Safari before and after the departure. Thank you so much Destination Specialist, everything it was amazing!
