NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Experience
I chose magical retreat & adventures tours because I saw the good reviews that they had gotten, and I also read great things about Pamela. She was very easy to communicate with through WhatsApp, and answered all of my questions about the safari. She came a day before our planned trip and brought us kikoy´s as gifts, she even gifted my mom and sister with kikoy´s (and they weren't going on the safari with us). Our driver Anthony was very polite, and had good knowledge about the animals and the park itself. He is a good driver, and you feel safe driving with him, which is very important in a country like Kenya. He provided us with an amazing experience during the game drive, as he knew where to take us to see the animals. All in all, I would most highly recommend Magical Retreat & Adventures Tours. And I will definitely choose them for my next safari in the future. Thank you very much, Pamela and Anthony!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great time with the giraffes and elephants!
Wilson is a great guide. He picked me up from my hotel and gave me a private tour of the giraffe sanctuary and elephant orphanage. I got some beautiful pictures and fantastic memories. Highly recommended!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A top-of-the-range service at an affordable price
Bonjour,
Le safari proposé par Tukio était parfaitement préparé. John notre chauffeur et Samuel manager de l'agence nous attendaient tous les deux à l'aeroport de nairobi à 6h du matin le lundi.
Le van est très récent et surtout très propre. Nous sommes partis directement le Masai Mara. L'ensemble du programme des 7 jours de safari a été respecté à la précision. John et Samuel sont extrement sympathiques et discrets . Ils aiment leur travail et ont une bonne connaissance des parcs nationaux. Nous avons pu voir tous les animaux souhaités et grâce à l'observation fine de nos amis, nous avons pu observer une superbe rhinocéros.
Pour les aspects logistiques, rien à redire les hôtels étaient tous très bien (bonne nourriture, bonne literie). A noter aussi, l'extreme réactivité de Samuel à répondre par mail ou whasapp à l'ensemble de nos demandes lors de la phase préparatoire du Safari.
Nous recommanderons à nos amis d'effectuer leur safari avec la société Tukio
Hello,
The safari proposed by Tukio was perfectly prepared. John our driver and Samuel manager of the agency were waiting for us both at the Nairobi airport at 6am on Monday.
The van is very recent and above all very clean. We went straight to the Masai Mara. The entire 7-day safari program was accurately respected. John and Samuel are extremely friendly and discreet. They enjoy their work and have a good knowledge of national parks. We were able to see all the animals we wanted and thanks to the careful observation of our friends, we were able to observe a superb rhino.
As for the logistical aspects, there was nothing wrong with the hotels, which were all very good (good food, good bedding). It is also worth noting Samuel's extreme reactivity in responding by email or whasapp to all our requests during the preparatory phase of the Safari.
We will recommend to our friends to go on their safari with Tukio company.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari experience
My friends and I (10 people in total) booked a 4 day / 3 nights safari through Godson Adventures, after reading so many good reviews.
And it was the best safari experience possible! Since the very beginning, everything was absolutely perfect. Before travelling, we sent them a lot of emails asking for information and personalizing our safari plan... and they always asked super fast, with clear and useful information. The day before the departure, they came to our hotel and briefed us about the safari... that was super useful too! The 4 days / 3 nights safari was an amazing experience we will never forget. The drivers, the cars, the chef that came with us... 10 out of 10! Apart from that, we saw lots of animals (sure, the Big Five!) and learnt a lot about them. If you're planning a safari adventure... book it with Godson and you won't regret it! :)
IL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great thrills on Safari and hike
We came as a family of four from Israel.
We went on the 5 day Lake Manyara-Serengeti-Ngorongoro Safari in Mid December which turned out to be a great time as there were no crowds and the weather was good.
David arranged everything and the trip went very smoothly. We especially liked our stay at the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. Also, the tented camp in Serengeti was a unique experience and is highly recommended.
Our guide Jackson did a great job at finding the wildlife and caring for our needs. We see saw lions hunting, lions eating and even a Cheetah kill. In addition we saw many Giraffes, zebras, some elephants and all the different kinds of antelope. Our impression was that we saw more wildlife than other people we met.
One recommendation is to buy souvenirs in the Tanzanite store and not in the local bazaars on the road which have inflated prices.
We also went on a three day hike to Mount Meru with Kili Slope. Our guide Ishmael and porters were really nice. They knew how to set the pace and to manage the hike which is relatively difficult. Also, the cook made great food. We had to get to the airport right after the hike and the company made sure that the car was waiting for us so that we could make the flight.
We would highly recommend Kili Slopes for your Safari.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The experience of a lifetime!
I spent 6 days with Hekima this summer for my 30th birthday, and it was just completely beyond anything that i expected. The guys took hospitality to another level. Upon arriving (the day of my birthday) our now good friend and brother Issa provided us with transport from Arusha Airport to a small but charming hostel in Arusha, where we were melted by Elieza and Jackson. Unknowingly, these guys had made a huge effort to make us all feel welcome....and celebrate my birthday! I had no idea that they knew it was my birthday, but they organised a fantastic party for me and my friends, and all the other guests at the apartments. They provided us with amazing, home cooked food, local cocktails and just a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We were all really overwhelmed by how friendly and welcoming these guys were, and they really treated us as though we were their family. I have been to many places, but have to say that I have never received a reception as warm as this before. They are good friends of us now, and like family. The safari itself went beyond any expectations that we had. We saw everything that we could was to see and more. Issa was our guide, and he was very knowledgable, very kind and very funny. We really had a great time not only on the safari, but just getting to know Issa. We listened to reggae music through the day and just smiled and laughed the entire time. The locations for the safari were incredible, and it was just amazing being so close to nature, and camping in these surroundings. The food provided during the safari was plentiful and of a good standard. I can't say anything other than very positive things about Hekima, and all the guys that put their time and love into running a business that provides people with an experience of a lifetime. I love all of the guys, and I will keep in touch with them long into the future. I hope to see them again soon.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful Experience
My husband and I toured with Maasai Wanderings this last September. Our itinerary included Tarangire Park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and two days in Zanzibar. This was our third time in Africa and second time with Maasai Wanderings (we first toured w/ them in 2010). This company offers an exquisite, unforgettable and unique Safari experience. They are very professional, serious a/b their business and very personable. Many thanks go to our exceptional guide Muba Mkwepo, Devita and the company owner Donna Duggan. Through the years we’ve recommended Maasai Wanderings to many of our friends and acquaintances and we will continue to do so. It is a unique experience. We hope to return in not so far future.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful people, safe, fun and unforgettable!
This was my first experience traveling to Tanzania and Africa, but my fellow travelers have gone before and worked with Gladiola. We were so impressed with the welcoming nature and kindness of the drivers, Lalashe and Simon. We spent nearly 2 weeks driving around Northern TZ and I always felt safe and comfortable. We had a blast seeing wildlife on safari and just as much fun learning about the culture while visiting villages markets and the countryside. I can’t wait to return and would highly recommend Gladiola to friends or family.
HK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organised and worth to recommend
Both Maggie and Lucy, the tour consultants of Tekko Tours and Travel are very nice. They always response swiftly with detailed and clear answers, which made us have confidence in their service. This is our third time to Eastern Africa, so we can compare Tekko's service with other companies, and it is no doubt that Tekko's service is very good and their jeep is the best. Also, our guide Jackson is excellent. He is polite, punctual, knowledgeable and always try to do his best to find animals. We can feel that he really love natural world and it is very important for a good private tour, as the guide can share his view of environment protection to us . We are pleased to recommend Tekko to you if you would like to have in depth safari experience in Kenya. Also, it is no doubt that we would back to Kenya again within a few years and would choose Tekko as our "partner" again.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well managed and professional operation with great attention to service and satisfaction.
Craig and his team did an excellent job in working with some of our special timing requests on the 7 day Cape Town/Kruger tour. All transfers, lodging, and tours went off impeccably well....we put a lot of trust in Craig's operation and did not have to worry about any of the details.
A real blessing was meeting Gerard Maretz, our guide from Southern African Tours in and around Cape Town. He is a wealth of knowledge and experience, and I highly suggest requesting his services.
Cape Town is certainly one of the world's great beach cities, and Kruger is indeed the Garden of Eden. The lodging and tours that Craig's operations set up for us in both locales were perfect.
It was an amazing trip. I have been blessed to travel to many places in the world, and South Africa will be among the most memorable. We especially enjoyed all of the people of South Africa.....they have a unique understanding of human nature, regret, forgiveness, and most importantly hopefulness for the future. South Africa is one of the world's most special places geographically. It's rainbow of people make it an even more special place.