CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A beautiful country with amazing people!
We spent 16 nights in South Africa and in addition we visited Zimbabwe and Mauritius while on vacation. We visited Cape Town, drove the Garden Route spending time in Franschhoek, Hermanus, Knysna, and Gqeberha (PE), before traveling to Hoedspruit for a safari in the Karongwe Private Reserve.
Cape Town was incredible as we were able to tour Table Mountain, Seal Island, Boulder Beach, The Cape of Good Hope, Kirstenbosch, and Constantia for a taste of their excellent selection of wine. The food and wine in Franschhoek was amazing. The scenery along the way through Hermanus, Knysna, and PE was breathtaking! We even visited the Knysna Elephant Park and had a close up encounter with elephants and zebra.
We were able to see the Big Five in Karongwe as well as zebra, hippo, giraffe, and cheetah and many other animals on the list along with many bird species. The food and service at the Karongwe River Lodge was 5 star.
We have already recommended South Africa as a destination that should be on anyone's travel bucket list!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful
Our safari with Kiboko tours was amazing. Even though we did not had much time in amboseli and tsavo. Our driver Harry was really nice and he knows so much about the animals there. We had also been at a massai village. The people there where really nice but it is so „touristic“ there. But all in all, we as tourists can do so much to the people there.
RS
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenyan Adventure
I had the pleasure of spending an incredible trip in Kenya, with 3 days in the mesmerizing Masai Mara and a total of 2 weeks exploring the vibrant city of Nairobi.
My visit to Masai Mara was a wildlife enthusiast's dream come true. The game drives offered a front-row seat to some of the most magnificent creatures in the animal kingdom. The thrilling encounters with lions, elephants, and the Great Migration were awe-inspiring. The landscape itself was a breathtaking spectacle, with the vast savannah and the Mara River making the perfect backdrop for these remarkable sightings.
Nairobi, on the other hand, provided a dynamic contrast to the serene wilderness of Masai Mara. The city's energy and diverse culture were captivating. Exploring the local markets, museums, and trying authentic Kenyan cuisine was a delightful experience. I was particularly impressed by the warmth and hospitality of the people I met during my stay.
During my trip planning, I discovered a fantastic safari package on SafariBookings.com, which played a significant role in making my Kenyan adventure a reality. This platform not only provided invaluable information but also offered an array of well-organized and exciting safari options, making the trip planning process a breeze. I am grateful for the resource and the opportunities it provided for an unforgettable journey.
Writing this review not only allows me to reflect on the wonderful memories I created in Kenya but also gives me the opportunity to contribute to the promotion of this incredible travel destination. It's heartening to know that my experiences can help support local businesses and communities who depend on tourism.
I encourage anyone considering a trip to Kenya to take the leap and explore this beautiful country. I'm more than happy to share my experience and hope it inspires others to embark on their own Kenyan adventure.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent mobile safari trip with a top notch guide!
We had a spectacular mobile safari experience with Tebla at Nalange Safaris. Our party of 6 (including two teenagers) had a trip of a lifetime visiting Moremi/Kwai/Savuti in August for 9 days. Tebla and his team attended to every detail, ensuring we had a true wilderness experience away from the crowds, while being extremely comfortable. Having traveled in Africa with many other guides, I can say that Tebla was the most knowledgeable and passionate about wildlife and his home country as I’ve ever encountered. And he is warm, genuine, funny and a pleasure to be around. As is his team. He will work with you to devise an itinerary that will suit your budget and interests. Great communication before, during and after the trip. I would highly recommend this company and Tebla specifically. You will not be disappointed!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and experienced catering to our budget, wants and needs in every way possible.
From the very start of looking for a safari for my son and I, I wanted it to be a memorable experience for us both.
I had looked on several sites before finding Indigo Safaris and Kerry was the first travel agent who had made contact with me and asked if we could have a live chat over zoom. Kerry went out of her way to make sure that I had the best safari within my budget and that included all the experiences I wanted.
She had no doubt at all that I would see the 'Big 5' and that we would have the best experience. She talked of the safaris she had been on and even how she had been to the places she was suggesting, the layout, what would be provided with, the safari experience and in detail.
I couldn't find any reviews on TripAdvisor and Kerry provided personal references for reviews that I could contact and the people that I contacted were singing Kerry's and Indigo Safaris praises.
After a few different options I decided on Basecamp Explorer for our 4 night and 3-day Safari In Kenya.
We had a trip planned to go to Japan first before going to Keyna. Kerry made sure that she was in contact with us throughout our trip and leading up to getting to Nairobi.
Our Safari guide Simon picked us up at our accommodation in Nairobi and we drove 5 hours with two breaks in between.
Our accommodation at Basecamp Explorer was a glamping/camping style tent with yummy meals provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner and customer service that always went over and beyond our expectations. Our tent had hot running water, a flush toilet, and two twin beds which was super perfect and everything we needed. This camp is also know for being the place where Barack Obama and his family had stayed when they were in Kenya.
Within the 3-day safari we went out twice a day every day with our driver Simon and went out on a safari jeep with only my son and I in our jeep. There were times where we would see other safari vehicles with up to 12 people in one vehicle and we felt so happy it was just us in ours. It meant we had a really personalized experience with Simon, and he could work with us to see exactly what we were wanting to see and focus on.
Our hostess Esther thoroughly looked after us with every meal and made sure our stay was amazing. We even had personal security guards that would stay up all night and guard our tents.
We saw so many zebras, and warthogs and giraffes, it became so normal to see them every day. We also got to see Hippo's at breakfast one morning getting into the river. We saw Buffalo, a Cheetah with her little cubs, Lions just strolling around, Elephants with their babies, and a black Rhino as well which is super rare. We even saw Lions sleeping in a pack one day. Every interaction was so close it was surreal, to see these beautiful animals in their own environments living their best lives. Loved every single moment.
We enjoyed every single second and were so looked after the entire time by the Basecamp Explorer Team, Simon our Driver, and Kerry from Indigo Safaris. Couldn't have had a better time and would forever and a day sing the praises of Kerry and Indigo Safaris.
Thanks again Kerry for everything.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Satisfying Safari tour thanks to meektrail
A very satisfying African wildlife tour! We contacted many travel agencies before traveling, and meektrail's responses were very enthusiastic and sincere, which impressed me. Their prices are very cheap compared to other travel agencies, but other than that I would choose them because everyone seems to have a great time with them. It turns out that although meektrail’s quotation is cheap, it is not bad at all. Not only did we visit all the interesting places, we also lived well and saw almost all the wild animals. On the last day, we even went to Naivasha Lake. These are Other travel agencies don't have it. Our tour guide Juma was an important factor in why we had so much fun. He was very friendly, it was easy to chat with him, and he was always able to meet our various needs. Everyone we met was very friendly and at the end of the trip juma even told us that if we needed help in Kenya we could always call him. Thank you Kenya, thank you meektrail, thank you juma.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a great decision to choose Oscar Africa instead of other agencies.
When we decided to travel to Tanzania with Oscar Africa Safaris, our life changed really. Every day we lived a new adventure. Serengeti is simply the paradise of wildlife. I cannot thank Oscar Africa enough for the extraordinary safari, we hope our next trip with them.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic!
We were very very pleased with our experience working with Msangai, they made the entire process a breeze from booking to making sure we got to our next destination after the safari. We went during the great migration and it was absolutely perfect! 100% recommend, entire experience was above and beyond.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lots of animal encounters and incredible scenery - amazing experience
Pick up and drop off included was a great bonus, the drive to the reserve was fairly long but it was definitely worth it.
I had an amazing time driving through the massive reserve. Our ranger was very knowledgeable and would give us insights into the behaviours of the animals we saw. I got lucky and managed to see the big 5 and many more, my personal favourite was the large group of giraffes we saw.
I would definitely do it again and would recommend it to anyone wanting to do a safari in the area.
GH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service
From the start it was so good dealing with Easy Travel to plan our itineraries for the trip even though we contacted them very close to the trip date. Julieth was extremely helpful if getting us what we needed in time for the trip.
The safari driver that was assigned to us, Louis was fantastic!! He was very experienced and patient with us and took us to the best sights. We loved every moment that we had. Louis made sure we were well taken care off and it was a fantastic experience. We will do it again anytime with Easy Travel!!