FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience! We had such a wonderful time and it was much better than anything we expected!
Better than anything we could expect. Everything worked very well, the camping was wonderfull, food was also very good. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.
Don't miss it!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Safari
Initially, correspondence with the company was superb and we had all details about order of locations and accommodation confirmed in October 2019 (we were asked which accommodation we would like to stay at and after specificity were told they were confirmed) I had been emailed with a daily reminder to pay the deposit up until the day I actually paid it, and then I did not hear from the company/ receive a completed itinerary. We next heard from them in February 2020 on the day before our safari only to make sure we had the remaining balance.
On the DAY of the safari, we met up with an employee to pay the balance and were told that the proposed details had been flipped and locations were changed. We did the safari backwards and did not stay at any of the confirmed accommodation that was specified in our initial correspondence. We were in a van and whilst ours did not break down, there were a number of them within the park which did break down.
Despite this, our guide was spectacular!! Eric had extensive knowledge of all the national parks we visited and knew of all animals and their habits. We saw the Big Five as well as a number of different animals; I feel as though we did not miss out on seeing anything.
Eric would break down the course of each day the night before with locations, game drives and time allowances for each activity throughout the day. We also had people in our car that were on shorter safaris, so he had ensured their departures were sorted for all car pooling changes.
Overall, it was a fantastic experience and I loved getting to interact with the other members of our group. If anything, it would be nice if we were notified of changes prior to departure.
IL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
No words, Life time experience with Martin
Bwindi Gorila Safari was a great experience. Having done this with Martin of Chigo Tours I was fully prepared for the operation. All was clear for me in advance and the adventure went 100% great. I am recommending with all my heart, can't wait to come again with my family.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A hassle-free, flexible safari trip that delivered on all fronts.
My partner and I booked with Mufasa after seeing that they did the Nairobi to Mombasa trip over three days which worked out perfectly for our itinerary. From the first email I sent, Joseph's replies were polite, punctual and professional. He happily answered all of our questions and kept us in the loop regarding all stages of our trip. We were pleasantly surprised on several fronts - firstly, that we wouldn't be travelling as part of a group and had the van and guide all to ourselves and secondly that we would be collected from our AirBnB in Nairobi and taken right to the doorstep of our accommodation in Diani. Joe, our safari guide was knowledgable, polite and we really felt like he wanted us to see as much as possible over the three days - even suggesting an earlier start on the last day when we had yet to see a lion (which we then spotted within the hour!). Overall, we had some natural worries before booking the tour which were all summarily dispelled by excellent customer service and a flexible attitude to our other arrangements. Top stuff!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional personal prompt perfect service.
From the initial inquiry to subsequent correspondence, Sander was quick to reply. When I gave him my budget for a 10 day package, he ensured I saw & did what I wanted to & I do not think I was short changed on anything such as excursions, food, safaris & accommodations.
Our tour guide & driver, Emmy, far exceeded my expectations. As a matter a fact, he was the icing on the cake. I would give my entire experience with Grassrootz more than 5 stars if I could.
SA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 days tour in Kenya
I have booked several tours with Gofan to different places within Kenya. Their service is reliable and trustworthy. I visited masaai mara, nakuru and naivasha which were unforgettably beautiful.. Special thanks to Gofan staff, Maria, for her support and guidance.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value and hassle-free experience
I’ve been dreaming of going on a safari forever and this trip exceeded my expectations! Went on a 5 day safari to 4 parks, so was able to see all that the region has to offer. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the animals and their whereabouts so we saw the big 5 and others in abundance. We had a cook with us who was very talented and the fresh meals were very large and much more appealing than the box lunches other groups had. Relaxing with a few beers around the campfire after a long day in the car was also very fun and unique to this tour. Bartho was very responsive and accommodating, which made this last minute trip for me possible. Being picked up from the airport and having lodging included before and after the trip was very convenient. Overall this trip was fantastic and I’m very glad I booked with Serengeti Wakanda!
SI
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Budget option, elite experience
One can hardly have any objective expectations as a first-timer going on a safari. I had been loaded with my companion's experiences of Africa and its wilderness long before we even booked the trip. I expected to see many animals and catch some unpleasant infections in almost two weeks of my adventure, so I took a whole pharmacy and an extensive survival kit with me.
Even my first impression was beyond my expectations: although we landed in another country, 6 hours drive and a state border away from the starting point of the safari, the driver was already waiting for us at the exit gate and took us directly to the apartment we had rented half a year before. All transfers were organized to the last detail, so we did not have to bother ourselves with finding any means of transportation from Kenya to Tanzania, and putting up with double prices that tourists must pay for everything.
The safari itself was almost out of this world. I really had not imagined, let alone expected to see such a diversity of wildlife. It has something to do with luck, I was told, but it also has a lot to do with our guide Francis and his assistant / apprentice Twalbu. They really did everything to fulfill all our wishes and enable us to catch many excellent photographic opportunities. I have to thank our excellent cook Ali for the delicious food that gave me no digestion problems at all, so I was able to spend my medicine on treating our hosts.
Mr. Humphrey does not only organize safaris, but also manages a hotel in Arusha, so one does not have to worry about accommodations while waiting for the adventure to begin and taking a short rest afterwards. Although my adventure was a budget option, it offered an experience that was above my expectations and I would recommend it to everybody. If it is absolutely impossible for you to put up with cold water or no water at all in some camps, you still have many options to take more luxury accommodations if you can afford them, of course. But spending nights in tents at open camps, never knowing if there will be any night visitors who might find you delicious and nutritious, is by itself an exciting experience. For your information: there actually were some hyenas, a buffalo and three Maribu storks that visited us, but no harm was done to anyone. Lyons decided to roar about a hundred yards away, but otherwise I did not get the impression that they would find humans to be interesting at all. Most of the time they simply and quite royally just ignored us.
I would sincerely like to thank the entire team: Humphrey, Francis, Twalbu and Ali for trying to make us happy guests and succeeding. I now understand all the addicts to Africa: after my first experience I might just well become one of them.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari in Selous
We booked everything through the fantastic woman Mwajabu Sultan at Tanzania Mwangaza Safaris & Tours. She arranged our days in Dar Es Salaam perfectly and then we went on a safari. Easy transfer by plane to the park. We had two fantastic days at Yoho Ya Selous which is a fantastic camp with wonderful rooms and staff. After the safari, we flew straight to Zanibar simply and smoothly for a week of relaxation.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The employees are very welcoming and i really enjoyed there courtesy.
Communication is excellent
Service is good
The safari is fun and enjoyable