ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari, Fantastic Team
You are awesome!!! Thanks for our wonderful honeymoon !! Mario and Pepe are super professionals! They chose some brutal lodges, they proposed us some routes by bike through some incredible landscapes and the guides that accompanied us, were very kind and helpful, we got to see the big 5 and close !!!. Being so supportive and so in love with what you do makes you unique and also makes the experience with you so special! We will repeat ,because Africa and your ideas have enchanted us !!!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Trip to Mbala, Zambia for Centenary Ceremony for the end of World War I in Africa
Our trip to Mbala was for five days with the principal event being the 25 November 2018 Ceremony marking the Centenary of the World War I surrender of German East African forces to British Forces which took place on 25 November 1918. We also visited other significant locations in Zambia’s Northern Province.
Our tour guide and driver was James Tembo from African Vacations. We left Lusaka at 4:30 am to avoid the traffic and headed north, reaching Kasama that night. We visited the Lettow Vorbeck (the German Commander during the War) Memorial on the way.
Day two and we visited the Chishimba Falls which are amazing, then headed north to Mpulungu on Lake Tanganyika where we visited the port (hum ho) then the old stone church (very interesting). Unfortunately, the accommodation in Mbala that night was not satisfactory, however we endured it with some sympathy for James who had been badly let down by the Lodge owner.
Day three was the Centenary Ceremony which was fascinating. All appeared to be chaos shortly before the Ceremony, but somehow they managed to pull together an impressive event with the Zambian President, Ambassadors, Generals and von Lettow-Vorbeck’s grandson all laying wreaths at the Mbala memorial. In the afternoon we visited the old jail (which needs work), the pioneer cemetery (interesting), and Mbala’s Museum (very impressive). There is a surprising amount to see in Mbala, but you need to know where to look.
Day four and we headed north to Kalambo Falls where a torrent of water falls 235 metres into the gorge below. An absolute must if you are in the area. We then headed south to Kapisha Hot Springs Lodge where we camped the night in the tents James had brought with him. Kapisha is definitely the place to stay in this area. We woke early for a swim in the hot spring then headed off to Shiwa House which is a grand English style country house and estate. Also a must see. James then drove us to home in Lusaka.
It was a great trip. We had no preconceived expectations, and the disappointing aspects of the trip were outweighed by the hidden gems we found. James did a good job organising then running the trip, and we’re sure he is now wiser for the experience.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It is a joy to work with City & Safari International as provided services work perfectly.
Requests were always responded in very short time, so communication with all needed information worked fantastic. Trip was planned very well corresponding to all given recommendations by City & Safari International. Tshepiso Manga showed great patience and kindness due to all experiences although 1000 questions. Experiences hit highly our expectations. Safaris were well guided and lodges awesome experiences.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent
Very well organised.
Tony was a great guide, very knowledgable and helpful.
Gorilla tracking experience was amazing.
Accomodation was beautiful.
Safari trip with excellent travel planning
Fika really provides tailor made packages. We've been communicating a lot and they never got tired of our questions or changed budgets and dates. They remained professional at all times. We were timely informed on pick up time, even got a reminder just before pick up and also during the trip Fika stayed in contact with us if all was well. They provided a great vehicle, experienced and knowledgeable driver and had arranged all till every detail.
CL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
trip to kenya and Gorilla tracking
as searching alot for the kind of trip i wanted ti take in africa after my son had given me a birthday gift i told him i had always wanted a trip to Africa and my choice was kenya and uganda where i looked around and found go explore a proffesional company which helped me plan and gave me a non rushy programe and brian sent me a very well put together safaris which combined kenyas masai mara and hells gate snd amboseli i slept at Ol tukai i think its the best lodge in Amboseli i tracked the mountain gorillas in bwindi and chimps in kibale and also little did i know of the goldne monkeys in mgahinga Uganda is the most beautiful country you can ever visit the hills and the weather i loved interacting with the locals where i took a canoe boat on lake goerge by Derick of kasoga the experience was great thank you Go explore the team did a great job and ofcousre moses my guide in Uganda had the best knowledge of his country
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service from first contact.
Fantastic trip, everyday was an adventure. Great service from Elias in the office, who always replied promptly and answered our questions. Our driver Karim was just excellent, experienced, knowledgeable, helpful , great sense of humour; nothing was too much trouble. He really made the trip special. Thank you Karim.
We did the 7 Day Murchison Falls, Budongo Chimps, Bwindi Gorilla Trekking. We also asked for a change in itinerary and went to visit the Polish Church near Massindi, this was done without any problem. Every day was different and a real adventure, there were some long drives but you never get bored seeing the different landscapes, the sights, the people and of course the wildlife. The accommodation and food was good, apart from Bwindi, where we had a change in itinerary and had a very basic hotel.
I highly recommend Home to Africa, we had excellent service from start to finish.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Uganda, wonderful tour with Kajie Safaris
My husband James and i had been looking all of the internet for a tour to Africa, we read the 12 days tour program from safaribooking website and we were not disappointed. Ronald was prompt to answer all our queries and the booking process was a no problem, Martin our Guide was a funny and professional driver and very knowledgeable about many things in Uganda.
I would recommended Kajie Safaris to anyone planning a safari to EastAfrica and we shall surely use it incase we plan to go to Africa again.
EXCELLENT for Kajie Safaris
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I had an experience of a lifetime, worth remembering.
"It was a remarkable tour well thought out and exceptionally organised. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of accommodation we were booked for, it was beautiful and spacious with the rooms being serviced everyday. Kudos! The tours were pre-arranged with pick ups at precise times previously communicated. Everything worked like clockwork, the tours were amazing. Shout out to the CEO who was with us during the entire tour catering to our every need, easily accessible and never ran out of patience irregardless of our frequent demands. The client is obviously at the heart of the itinerary planning and attention to detail is paramount. I would highly recommend this company to anyone wanting to travel comfortably and have a fun and relaxed holiday trip. Excellent!"
TH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience
The trip was exactly as described. The communication before the safari was quick and clear. The driver/guide - Kikitu - was just amazing, a lot of fun, very knowledgeable, and a skilled driver. He told us a lot of interesting stories about the animals, the Masai people, and Kenya.
Highly recommended!