TR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Ecvellent organisation with a perfect guide named Dismass...more than the excpectation.
Great week with a perfect guide named Dismass...more than the excpectation. Trip wery well organized.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip of a lifetime!
Taking an African Safari was a bucket list trip for me. Susan and Niko planned an incredible memorable trip. Every detail for our pleasure and comfort was considered-we were treated like family. Our guides knew everything-they answered questions ad infinitum-about the wildlife, the environment and the myriad cultures. Susan, Niko, Eliud and Stephen shared their country and their hearts. The national parks we visited, as our accommodations, were varied and showcased the rugged beauty of the country. My favorite was the KatiKati Serengeti Tent Camp. We slept to the sounds of the wildebeest amassing for the Great Migration. Every day brought a new setting, a new experience and a new memory. This was a trip of a lifetime created for us by The Destination Consultants. I will always be grateful.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Trip to South Africa!
We just returned home from our second trip with Safari Partners. Last year we went to East Africa and this year we went to South Africa with the "Kruger, Cape, and the Winelands" tour. It was absolutely amazing! Every detail of the trip was well organized by Chris Ronneseth at Safari Partners. We had a couple of special requests and Chris included them in our trip and responded to us almost immediately. All of our accommodations were outstanding and our tours and tour guides were amazing. Every airport transfer was on time and pleasant. Our safari in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve was incredible. We saw the 'Big Five' several times over, along with many other animals. We have so many great memories!
If you are considering a safari be sure to contact Safari Partners. We would not look anywhere else. Chris will treat you in professional manner and help you feel comfortable with the process. We cannot imagine that anyone knows Africa any better than Chris and Safari Partners!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing once in a lifetime trip with knowledgeable coordinators and staff to help along the way.
This is my first safari and when I started my research it was difficult to decide which company was best suitable. I wasn’t sure how many days was ideal, or what a realistic budget would be, but after e-mailing and obtaining prices from a few companies I decided to book with Shadows. I choose a luxury tent experience (options were tent, luxury tent, or hotel). After the experience, I think what we paid (~$3,200 USD pp, ~$500 USD/day) was reasonable for 7 nights and 6 safari days.
COMMUNICATION: From the beginning, I worked with Jake and he was nothing but professional, responsive, and very helpful in all aspects of the planning process. As our trip came closer, he would touch base via e-mail to see if we have any questions, and to ensure that we were planning and packing accordingly.
During the planning, I was very confused about how many days I should go for and wasn’t sure what parks I should go to. Communicating via e-mail was nice but I wanted a more instant response and to talk to a live person as I wasn’t understanding the breakdown of the safari trip. I was able to speak with Jake and get a understand of what a safari trip was like, and this helped me with my expectations greatly.
Prior to arriving, my partner and I also got into a bit of a tangle in Rwanda and was afraid that the same situation would happen when arriving in Tanzania, JRO. I had reached out to our coordinator in Tanzania, Natasha, and cc’d the group. Our concern was addressed and taken care of. Airport pick-up and drop-off were also stress-free.
THE EXPERIENCE: Knowing what I know now, I would say for my partner and me, 30 y/o active couple, 4 to 5 safari days would have been ideal. The rides are long and bumpy. Our guide, Loma, was amazing; laid back, always on the lookout for animals, and had suggestions when we asked/were curious about other things/experiences during our safari. We were lucky and got to see all the animals we wanted to up close, except for the rhino that was far in the distance.
For the 6 days, we went to Arusha National Park, where we did a hike and a kayak ride. The hike was nice as we came across some giraffes and got some fun photos, but I would skip the kayaking experience. Lake Manyara National Park, which I personally didn’t enjoy because I felt like I didn’t get a lot out of that day. There are flamingos there, but we aren’t allowed to go up close to them or get out of the car. The next 3 days were spent in the Serengeti (south, east, centre and west). Jake had recommended more time to spend here as the park was very big and that the animals roam around. Yes, the animals move around freely, and you can be driving for hours not seeing anything new or fascinating, but we also came across some neat things. We were lucky enough to see vultures surrounding three hyenas eating a zebra, family of elephants up close, lions (literally behave like cats), etc. Ngorongoro Crater, we were hoping to see rhinos up close but instead, they were far in the distance…. But we did get to see hippos.
Whenever we were having our picnic lunch around others, my partner and I noticed that our meals were nicely prepared with a lot of options, not to mention tasty. We were very happy with the food. The overnight experiences were also nice. Overall, we enjoyed our lodges/big tents as they were all very comfortable. For all the reasons I have mentioned, I would 100% recommend this safari company.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic trip to Amboseli
We went to the Amboseli National Park Mount Kilimanjaro was beautiful
Harrison our driver was so informative he gave us so much information about all the Animals and birds we thoroughly enjoyed everything about our trip his driving was excellent we would highly recommended this company
We will return
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kenyan safari with family
We were meet at the airport by flexivel safari representative Betty.We took of heading north of Kenya to sambauru game reserve a place that I have wanted to be what a wonderful experience on the first day of our safari! Our Driver Jonathan spotted us a leopard,lion grevy zebras,Oryx's, buffalos and the most beautiful reticulated giraffes.
On the second day we visited a samburu Masai village where we were welcomed by traditional Masai dance.where we learned more about the community I was totally amazed by the rich culture.
On the third day we took off for Nakuru game reserve our driver always made us very comfortable by engaging us in general talks and telling us about the community that leaved along the area we passed.
All in all we visited the most game reserves that I always dreamt of visiting.
Thanks to flexivel Kenya safari crew and in particular our driver Jonathan for enabling us see the Africa's Big Five.I highly recommend these company for any one visiting Kenya.
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great safari, well organised, superb guide, good accommodations and food, lots of animals to see.
The communication with the organizer was well functioning. We got picked up in time and was well taken care of by our guide. Our expectations were more than fulfilled. The guide was devoted to finding the animals, we got to see the big five and much more. Very nice lodges and an exciting experience to stay in the tented lodge in Serengeti. We can gladly recommend Afrishare Trekking and safaris.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari in Tanzania
In February 2019 I went on a 4-day safari in the Tarangine, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater park. before leaving I was a bit 'doubtful to book the safari via the internet, but reading the positive comments on Afrozone Kingdom Safaris I decided to request a quote from this agency. Adam the owner put me on whatsapp and the communication was simple and fast satisfying my every request. Arrived at Arusha airport they picked me up and took me to the hotel, all included in the package. In the morning, after breakfast they came to pick me up at the hotel and I started the safari. Unforgettable experience, excellent host and guide, more than satisfying breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the 4 days I saw all 5 big five an infinity of other animals and beautiful places. For those who like traveling alone I highly recommend this agency.
Ciao Adam
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A very pleasant safari experience in a beautiful landscape and with confortable lodging
As a hole our safari trip with Mwema to Meru National Park was very good. We had previously been to Maasai Mara and we really liked the diversity of the landscape in Meru. We didn't see a lot of animales but the senery was outstanding!
We found the lodging very comfortable and the food and service was good.
The only thing that we were a bit disappointed with was our driver/guide. He was at times more interested in his cell phone than in searching for animales. We where also a bit annoyed when we had to wait for him after the lunch break going back to Nairobi, not knowing where he had gone.
Obviously he had some privat matters to attend to that took some time...
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
This company seems to be the best in Kampala. The guide was very professional. Very affordable
This was the best tour I had in Uganda. I was in Kidepo with the company. The way there was quite long but the driver was a professional. We had game drives in the park everyday and our guide Nathan is the best. He has a lot of knowledge of local flora and fauna. The atmosphere was really nice too. Strongly recommend!