QA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing budget safari
The communication before the tour was excellent - Fredinah was always on hand to answer questions. The tour was even rearranged a little so that my husband spent his birthday on safari rather than travelling - the staff were very professional and ensured my husband had a surprising trip! We would definitely recommend this tour. The guides were knowledgable and food was plentiful. Excellent trip all round!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professional, detail oriented and excellent communication.
Compass Odyssey was great with communications. Darren answered all questions promptly before our trip, checked in with us during our trip and followed up with us after our trip as well. The accommodations that they recommended were fantastic, especially Batonka Lodge. We were very happy with our tour operators in Zimbabwe, Ruth and Mortimer. Ruth and Mortimer were prompt and flexible in all our arrangements. They made us feel welcome in Victoria Falls and helped make arrangements during our stay there seamless. When one of our group members had a fall during our stay, Ruth drove us to a medical clinic late in the evening and made sure we were looked after. Ruth also followed up with us after our trip to make sure we returned safely. We especially enjoyed our tour of Victoria Falls with ranger Baks, who was knowledgeable and friendly. Our stay in Chobe at the Garden lodge was also enjoyable. The food was incredible, the staff friendly and our safari guide was also knowledgeable.
EE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari, good service!
We spent 4 very happy days with Ene in Tarangire and Ngorongoro. We saw much different animals and heard much interesting information about local lifestyle. Very impressive was also vist to Hadžabe tribe. We slept in tent hobuse at almost fully clear land, which was particulary nice and romantic.
Big thanks to Ene and Emmanuel for these amusing days!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I have made countless trips to Kenya, I guarantee you there is no better service to be found.
I have used White Plains Tours for more than 14 years and have never had a bad experience. Joseph Mwangi is an excellent planner and always provides the experience expected. I have used them for groups ranging from 1 to 23 people and the level of professionalism is outstanding. Whether you are looking for the typical Safari experience, or you need a more customized itinerary White Plains delivers.
I highly recommend White Plains to anyone visiting Kenya. I have made countless trips to Kenya and East Africa over the last 20 years and I guarantee you there is no better service to be found. They are simply the best.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 21-day private safari
We can’t say enough nice things about Shadows of Africa, Jake, Stacy, and especially our fantastic driver-guide, Fredy. Over several months, Jake and Stacy helped us plan the most fantastic 21-day safari imaginable. Their great suggestions and patience resulted in the best trip we have ever taken. And then, there’s Fredy: Warm, funny, patient, and always looking for ways to make our experience the best it could be. Thanks also for teaching us some Swahili. We’ll never forget “Sawa Sawa,” “Hakuna Matata,” and our favorite, “Pole, Pole. Sisi ni waze!” (Slowly, slowly, we are old!) Asante sana, dear friend. We miss you!
We visited parks in Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti (Ndutu and Seronera regions), as well as Zanzibar, and took countless tours, from tasting banana beer and visiting a coffee plantation, to hunting with Hadzabe tribesmen and observing Datoga blacksmiths at work. Of course, we saw an amazing variety animals, not to mention all of the big five (including three rhinos and two leopards in trees). Thanks to our wonderful guide, Fredy, we saw so many animals up close that we usually didn’t need our Nikon P900’s 83x zoom lens.
With only one exception, our lodging was great throughout Tanzania (staff warm and accommodating, rooms comfortable and roomy, and food tasty and plentiful, especially the soups). We stayed in Moivaro Lodge (Arusha), Lemala Mpingo Ridge (Tarangire), Kisima Ngeda Tented Camp (Lake Eyasi), Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, Kenzan Luxury Camp (Ndutu), Ole Serai Luxury Camps, Moru Kopjes (the 5 lions roaring outside our tent all night were a nice touch!) and Turner Springs, My Blue Hotel and Maru Maru Hotel (Zanzibar). The only bad experience we had was at My Blue Hotel in Zanzibar, and Julia at Shadows of Africa quickly solved that issue for us.
We will never forget our amazing Tanzanian experience, and we are so grateful to Shadows of Africa for making it possible. Fredy, we will never forget you. We wish you all the best!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent , Fantastic guide. Special thanks to Thomas for making trip a memorable experience!!!
The service lived up to expectations. KhiliHolidays ensured that we were informed about every little detail prior to the event.
The only thing I wish is that this package included Mt Kilimanjaro tour instead of Lake Manyara. Lake Manyara does not add any new perspective after visiting Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari in kenya
We were on a 5 day long safari from Nairobi to Amboseli national park and tsavo east and tsavo west. Everything went smoothly with James in the beginning. he always responded to our queries by email within 1 day and although the deposit is made prior to the safari by bank transfer, all went great.
Niki was our driver and we always felt in safe hands. he is a very experienced driver who knows a lot about kenyas history and wildlife and explained everything whenever you had questions. we felt very comfortable and Niki always met our expectations. He made sure we see lots of animals and most of the time was one of the first drivers who arrived when an animal was seen. we would definitely choose wildlife safari again and choose Niki again as our driver, he became a dear person to us! thank you again. we would highly recommend it.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent
*Excellent*
Daily Expeditions Limited were very flexible when organising the trip and sending us all the information we needed on a timely manner. All the
Hotels were very nice and very well organised. Our guide was very
knowledgeable and always explained so many things about Serengeti, Ngorongoro,Tarangire and Tanzania.We had an
amazing experience and would definitely recommend Daily Expeditions to
our friends and family.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Departure from Nairobi to Amboséli.
Dan and Maryan came to pick me up in Nairobi where I was staying for vacations and drove me to Amboséli, where we did the safari. I really enjoyed talking with both of them and had a great time, and would like to thank them again for their kindness and professionalism.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good and reliable tour operator, punctual and very friendly
Seven by Far is a fantastic tour operator, communication was 100%, our driver/guide was also very good and reliable and punctual, we have no complaints at all and loved every minute of our safari trip! We will definetely book again and again and again with Seven by Far in the future. Thank you so much for our unforgetable safari!