Amazing Christmas tour
Communication perfect,we went to Amboseli national park for 3 days,it was amazing seeing elephants..the tour guide was very informative, not forgetting the shape of the tour van that excited my babies,covid protocols were adhered to by kenamoti tours staffs..I highly recommend this company.
HU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The best guide/driver ever!
I booked a trip to Uganda with Buyaga Safaris. We started talking about the itinerary way back in October 2020, 5 month prior to the trip. Peter, the owner of the company was super helpful and patient while we managed to come up with an itinerary that was both feasible and appealing to me. Then we agreed to wait until Jan, since I knew that flights can change very easily during this crazy COVID times. In Jan, 2021 Peter helped me get my Uganda visa (well, I requested it electronically, but somehow it needed a bit of local nudging to get a response back) after I booked my flight, and he was also very flexible with the deposit, I paid only about 30% of the total price.
Once in Uganda, my driver was Jazz, how was amazing. Attentive, communicative and very conscientious. He made sure I had fun in Kibale NP, Queen Elizabeth NP and Bwindi NP, and that my COVID tests (needed for the KLM flights) were all in order. The way I could talk with him was almost like talking with any of my buddies at home - he was open, and interested in almost any topics. Great company!
All in all, I can easily recommend Buyaga, since they have really done a great job!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Information about Safari and Hotel was very weak, we had a good driver who did his best
Agency has provided very weak information about trips, hotels, what to expect, and considerations. There was no wifi connection in the hotel, our MTN sims were not working to connect to 4G. We have not been offered an Airtel sim, which is very cheap and had 4G connections in the area. Agency was not aware that Ryno park is closed, there is a bridge construction in the Murchison so the road is suspended, etc. SO, the trip was full of surprises. There were no plugs in tents/rooms. I have been asked for meal preferences, but the only available sausage for breakfast was pork, etc.
Once we arrived at a Murchison Fall, the driver asked if we have anti-insect spray/cream with us. Apparently, we have not been advised to take one, but luckily I had a cream.
The only positive thing was the driver. He was experienced and was doing his best to make us enjoy the Safari.
It doesn't worth of money paid.
I will never choose and advise this agency to others.
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari with perfect guide
We (me, husband and 7 year-old son) have just come back from our wonderful two-week vacation in Tanzania, which we started with a 6-day private Safari through parks in Tanzania and ended with sunbathing in Zanzibar.
Due to the fact that we were traveling with our child, we spent a lot of time looking for the right company to go on Safari with - we probably read all the available reviews about companies, their guides, available accommodation, we exchanged a lot of e-mails - and finally we chose Gosheni Safaris whose offer seemed to be the best, and Peter - its owner, patiently and promptly responded to all our inquiries and made changes to the program as requested.
The choice turned out to be PERFECT - we have quite high expectations, but the way our Safari was organized far exceeded our expectations (which happened to us for the first time in our lives).
We visited Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Ndutu, Serengeti, Tarangire. We also took a balloon flight over Ndutu. We stayed at the Marera Lodge, Acacia Migration Camp in Ndutu and Acacia Seronera Luxury Camp.
Everything was perfect but the best part of it was our guide - Ombeni - he was just AWESOME !! :) - smiling and full of energy, he picked us up on the first day from the airport, even though our plane was delayed by a few hours, and then was only better. We saw with him probably all possible animals (including big five): lions, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, wildebeest, various antelopes, monkeys, jackals, foxes, snake, crocodile, turtle , wild pigs, all kinds of birds, rhinos, ostriches. All the animals were spotted by Ombeni with his eagle eye. He wanted us to have a perfect view of animals and gave us as much time as we wanted that we could enjoy the view. We had the impression that he was happy with us (even though he had already seen thousands of these animals;)) He has a big knowledge (he graduated from tourism) about wildlife and Tanzania. He took care of all of us at every step, it was not even necessary to say that we need something, because he watched us and he recognized what we needed - it was amazing :) We felt very cared for and safe. In addition, we were very comfortable with him - which was important, because we spent all days in the car together :) Ombeni is also a great driver - we felt very comfortable, everyone liked his fast driving when needed (especially my 7-year-old). It should be added that the car was almost new, extremely comfortable, with air condition. Ombeni took care of the car, it was always clean, even when we were driving on the biggest mud. We think that without Ombeni our Safari wouldn’t be so perfect - we didn’t know before that the guide is so important (if not the most important) - so it is worth choosing the best one (I recommend Ombeni with all my heart).
We should also mention that the food during Safari was delicious. Also all the accommodations were great, especially Acacia Migration Camp in Ndutu - where the service was professional and wonderful - the top hotel staff should learn from them!
About Safari itself - it is difficult to describe in words, beautiful breathtaking views, wonderful nature and animals - you have to experience it. I guess nothing beats this trip.
We highly recommend Safari with Gosheni Safaris and Ombeni as your guide.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very very Good!!!
Everything is good. From meeting at the airport to interesting stories about animals and local people! Our guide Piter is the best guide in the world) we saw the big five only in two days. We were at the tarangiri and Ngorangoro. I Highly recommend this company!
CH
Amazing week - hopefully soon again!
I was on tour with Silverback Expeditions for one week and I loved it. Everything was so perfect - a fantastic route, the nicest hotels, a great guide. Everything was so easy and well organized. I travelled during the COVID crisis and had to postpone the trip once, but there was no problem and the staff organized everything perfectly and was very flexible. On the road I could just enjoy my trip and never had to worry about a thing, they organized some specials for me (e.g. a visit in a hospital and a COVID test at the end). I saw so many beautiful things, met wonderful people, saw a lot of animals. Would love to do a trip with Silverback again! Highly recommendable! Thank you so much!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous experience
This company is superior! Every aspect exceeds expectations, from the hot water bottles in bed when shutting down to the "bush TV" (campfire conversation / relaxation) with staff and guests to the expertise and the pleasant disposition of the guides - they knew where the action was and everything about the animals , their habits and habitat. Just a phenomenal experience. The food was 4 star or better, the accommodations 5 star and the staff was superior. No disappointments!
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CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Masai Mara experience
We booked the budget 4 day Masai Mara / Naivasha tour - it was a fantastic tour. The four day program was exactly what we needed. Our driver was great and drove us very safely through the difficult road conditions, also the accomodations were very comfy. We saw a lot of animals in the Masai Mara. The information about the animals and the landscape was, from my point of view, partly a little minimal. Driving on the difficult roads and at the same time telling something about the animals is not easy either.
The tour is absolutely recommendable.
RU
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari game with Telly Africa Safaris
It was good experience with Telly Africa Safaris. Since the beginning of our communications and untill our departure from Arusha Mohamed quickly replied to our questions and fulfilled his promises. He and his team made our trip and staying well organized and memorable.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Experience of a Life time with Twiga Tours and their Kenya at a Glance Program.
The tour consultant was extremely helpful and knowledgeable, curating the perfect safari experience from the choice of properties to the proposed itinerary. Our Guide- Driver was a wealth of information and was pleasant and good natured. Overall the safari exceeded our expectations we totally had a bucket list vacation and one that will be retold for Generations to come