DK
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastisk
After many years of wanting a safari trip to Africa with the desire to see e.g. the big five, flying in a balloon and a lot of other things, then we decided to finally strike.
There are really many safari tour providers to be found on the internet.
But we landed on Africa Travel Waves. And that was our luck.
A completely fantastic experience, which was made possible through our fantastic game driver Peter.
Initial contacts were made through the Nairobi office of Blaise Odhiambo. And if we were nervous about doing business and deals, they were really put to shame. All agreements were complied with at least 100%.
So finally use this safari operator if you want a personal and incredible safari where all agreements from end to end are respected to the letter.
And if you have the opportunity to have Peter as your guide, then a formidable experience awaits you, both on a professional level and on a personal level.
Best regards from Anni and Flemming from Denmark.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience with Topy tour 4-days Safari
We had a great time during the 4-days safari. We could see the big 5!! Although the rhino was a bit far.
Our driver made sure we saw as many animals as possible, and have enough time to take pictures.
It was also nice to meet and share our experiences with other travellers. The food was also good. Kudos to the chef for making fresh bread during camping!
Overall a great experience!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive and flexible
I just want to thank Mamu for arranging my four day safari to Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara, everything went very smooth and they were very flexible with my requests. The initial lodge booked in the Masai Mara reserve was booked on my desired days, but Mariam worked with me to find a different lodge that was inside the reserve rather than right outside. This is important because if you stay IN the reserve you can start morning game drives at 0600 otherwise they dont let you in until 0630 and the morning game drives are the best because animals are still moving around from overnight, once it gets hot they become less active and more difficult to find. The price was very fair considering everything that is included (pickup and dropoff in Nairobi, driver/guide for four days, lodging, entrance to both parks, as well as 1 hour boat tour on Lake Naivasha) the only thing that had to be paid separate was alcohol at the lodges, water during lodge meals, and souvenirs.
I also would like to highlight my driver, Joseph. He picked me up promptly at 0800 in Nairobi at my hotel in a very well maintained and clean vehicle, but that was just the beginning. He was knowledgeable of all areas and a pleasure to spend four days with. Joseph was very energetic and truly sincere about his profession, as well as flexible with our schedule during our game drives! He was willing depart for a drive at the earliest time allowed and stay out as long as we were allowed if that is what i desired. His love for his profession was clear in his attitude and actions. I could go on and on, but you get the point, he is a true professional and i would highly recommend him for future safaris!
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Kilimanjaro climb
I booked a private Kilimanjaro climb for me and my girlfriend with Kisaza Tours, it was a great decision. Communication was super convenient, we talked via WhatsApp to close dates and everything. The evening before the climb, we were picked up from the airport and taken to a hotel in Moshi. In the morning the guides came to ensure we had all the necessary equipment. The missing equipment was rented in Moshi before going to the gate, and everything was super convenient. At the Machame gate, we took our day packs on us and left the big bags for the porters. The hike itself was challenging, but the crew made sure everything else wasn't. We got a big tent comprised of 2 parts, one for eating and one for sleeping. We got hot water for drinking tea and washing our hands every evening and morning (it's super cold on the mountain, so it was very appreciated). Food was diverse, nutritious, and tasty. Everything was just great. Every evening and morning the guides checked our health to make sure we didn't get altitude sickness. Generally, the walking on the mountain was quite slow (pole pole), which was great as it was our first time at such a high altitude. I recommend the Kilimanjaro climb in general for everyone with good health, some prior training is advised. If you choose to do the climb I recommend Kisaza Tours, everything was really great, and the price was very good for what you get.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly, organised, took care of everything
We booked a four-day safari (with the last night at a private lodge). Wildlife Safaris were extremely helpful and responsive in answering questions about the different options (a big reason we went with them), After we had booked, they were organised and clear in processing payments and letting us know what we needed to bring - and there were no hidden costs or snags.
The safari itself was excellent. We were collected on time, driven in a comfortable vehicle to Kruger by a friendly and knowledgable guide (Hoppy), and had already seen elephants, giraffe, buffalo and eagles by the time we arrived at the lodge on our first night. The package was a good way to experience the full variety of what Kruger had to offer at a reasonable price over a long weekend: one night and drive with a small lodge on the periphery, one night and drive in a big lodge within Kruger, and the private lodge - which I’d highly recommend (I didn’t fully understand before booking, but private lodges with their own reserves keep more active track of their animals, and have more flexibility to deviate from the road - we had an outstanding on-foot sighting with some cheetah and managed to track down the elusive rhino on our last day).
Our guide was a helpful presence throughout - our drives alternated between him and lodge staff - keeping track of animals we’d not yet seen to try to make sure we saw as much as possible, answering questions about the animals authoritatively, and being a friendly conversationalist!
All in all, had a very good time - we were lucky enough to chalk up all big five as well as aforementioned cheetah, hyena, hippo and many other birds and beasts. Would recommend Wildlife Safaris and this package in particular.
NO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very reliable company that gave good value for the money.
A fantastic Safari experience with our guides, Mark and Steve. Very good service, very good accomodations, a memory for life
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
professional, personal, warm
from begin till end a lifetime experience. very professional both the intake procedure as the tour itself. so the experience exceeded expectations!
CZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6 days Safari tour with perfect tour guide
First of all, this was the best tour i have ever been to. Tour guide Kikitu is amazing guide and he is super friendly, experienced and awesome in every way. If you want to have such amazing trip as we had, we definately recommend to ask for Kukitu
All hotels and camps were great and food as Well. Really life time experience - definatelly i do recommend this 6day Safari tour (Masai Mara, lake Nakuru and Amboseli) to all and we have seen all members of big 5 and ugly 5
CZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6 day tour with the best tour guide
I have experienced 6 amazing days, the best tour in my life for sure with the best tour guide Kikitu, which I recommend to ask for if you want to enjoy the best Safari, best times with a lot of fun and see all animals incl big 5 and ugly 5. All this only with Kikitu
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Breathtaking exposure to animals in the wild, the landscape & the Crater & extremely educational!
When we were exploring taking a Safari, we considered a number of organizations to travel with. We were won over by Easy Travel (ET) because of their timeliness in responding and willingness to spend time with us to understand what we would experience, answering questions and helping us understand what needed to be done regarding visas, vaccinations and flights. The overall trip was fabulous. ET picked us up at the airport, provided a comfortable/reliable vehicle, and a very experienced tour guide/driver who was committed to ensuring we had a fabulous experience. The lodges we stayed at had welcoming staff, comfortable space to stay and sleep in and the food for all three meals was nutritious and extremely tasty. As for the Safari, it exceeded our wildest dreams. We saw an endless assortment of animals, were able to in many instances be in close proximity of those animals and had a wonderful guide that endlessly took the time to answer all of our questions and to spend long hours with us in the Parks in constant search of the next great experience. I will also mention that the travel between the various parks is long and on dirt covered roads that are not well maintained and without much space for the 2 way traffic. Our guide was masterful in finding a careful balance in finding the right speed of travel balanced with the safety of the people in the jeep. I can easily say, that I am not sure that many of the other drivers exhibited that same level of expertise. The final comment would be to highlight the magnificance and beauty of the Crater. It shows why its one of the 7 wonders of the world. Our two minor points of opportunities for improvement would be as follows: 1) the lounges did not have much band width and as such access to the WIFI in the evenings was extremely slow; 2) one of our nights was extremely hot (low to mid 30's). The room did not have a/c and as such was extremely hot to sleep in (we had a fan that made it a bit more comfortable but still quite hot).
