DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Above our expectation
We organized our trip spontaneously 5 days before the Trip. Everything went smoothely and fast. The Agency was well-organized and trustworthy. Our guide Liberatus was very experienced and knowledgable. We saw the big five and were more than happy to experience the unforgettable nature.
Thank you for everything! We would recommend
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Meru Slopes will always be my choice
If you dont know which company to choose to do your safari, please read this review and all your doubts will be cleared.
On the first place, you have to know that Geofrey, head of the company, will do his utmost in order to fulfill all your needs. Do not hesitate to ask him about whatever you may need to know cause he will be pleased to answer and give you all the information needed. In my case, due to last minute flight schedules changes, I had to change my whole trip and he gave me the solution right away without any issue. In a few minutes, after only a couple of messages, he had already arranged everythig and postponed my safari one day. He was very responsive and collaborative and I could feel that he was taking care of me and trying to provide the best service in spite of the mishap.
My trip and my experience were in his hands and he mangaed in the best of the ways.
Regarindg the safari, I picked the 6 days (5 nights) choice and it was simply amazing. It is hard for me to find the right words to express what I felt during those days. Nature is amazing and all the spots were really beautiful and we got to see plenty of animals.
I think the most important element when going in a safari is your guide, and we were incredibly lucky having Florian with us. He knows Serengeti like the back of his hand! It is incredible to see him navigating around the place following his experience, his knowledge and his insticts. He makes you feel you are in good hands and safe, and he brought us to the best and coolest spots in the area. In my case, he did all he could to get us to see as many animals as possible. He was very calm, handling in a relaxed way all kinds of situations, providing lots of info about the animals, their behaviour and many curiosities about nature and wildlife. You have to leave books behind and concentrate on what your guide tells you. He knows more than any enciclopedia, so feel free to ask him whatever you want to know during your safari. And of course, without his eyes we couldn't have probably seen anything! Believe me, it is not easy to spot them in the middle of the savannah. His driving was always very good, although the paths in nature are rough. He drove all the time in the most smooth possible way. He is a PROFESSIONAL, with big letters. His kindness and gentleness really got my heart.
Another important element during these kind of adventures is the cook. In my case, Moshi was with us during the whole trip and he made the experience even better. He cooked delicious meals everyday, very varied and yummy. And besides his cooking skills, he made us feel as a team and he did a great work keeping all of us engaged and going in the same direction. He is very enthusiastic and positive and his joy is absolutely contagious. It was a pleasure to share time with him too and to have the chance to know more about gastronomy and Tanzanian cuisine. 10 points for Moshi!
The camping supplies were also very good. The mat was pretty comfortable as it was a foam mat thick enough so you could not feel the ground. The sleeping bag provided was really warm; in the night it can be chilly and it was more than enough. Tents were also of good quality. When we were in Simba camp (Ngorongoro) it was rainy during the night and the tent was always dry and provided enough protection. So you don't have to be worried about being comfortable, dry and safe.
We also stayed first and last night in Fanaka lodge and I can say it is a cool place. It is beautiful, peaceful and surrounded by nature. Rooms have a decent size, good and warm shower, comfy bed and they even have a swimming pool, so do not forget to bring your swimwear with you.
The car was fully equipped and it felt always very safe. It looks quite new and very well-maintained. Seats were very confy and there are plugs in every seat, so you can charge your devices if needed, which I consider a very cool thing and almost indispensable nowadays. Each seat has a huge window, so you will not miss anything! And the top can be opened as well,so you can have an even better look around and it is perfect if you like taking pictures.
I also stayed in the accommodation offered and owned by Meru Slopes in Arusha and it is highly recommended. Location is ideal, so it will take you just 15 minutes to the clock tower and Masaai market, 5 minutes to the main market, supermarket is a few steps away and there are plenty of shops and services just downstairs. Rooms are spatious and clean, bed with mosquito net, shower is warm and all elements in the room and bathroom are working well.
Meru Slopes makes a really good job and the whole staff are professionals you can trust 100%. They are very engaged with their work and treatment is exquisite.
Something very important for me as well is that it is a local company and their employees are locals too, and there is no one you can trust more than locals wherever you go.
My general view: Value for money is guaranteed.
My feelings: I did not have to worry about absolutely anything. I just got into the car and enjoyed my experience to the most. All of them, Geofrey, Emanuel, Moshi, Florian, treated me as family during the whole trip and made me feel at home, safe and integrated.
I hope to have the chance to be back soon and I already know Meru Slopes will alaways be my choice.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful safari with beautiful persons
« Good safari is made with good people »
Abdi was so right!
Abdi was our guide for 6 days of safari.
I would take too much time to say how wonderful he is.
Helpful, kind, funny and with such knowledge! He answered every questions we had!
What’s best about Abdi is that he doesn’t follow the routes, literally speaking, he will take you where nobody does so you will feel like you are alone in the parc (which is great because sometimes there can be a lot of vehicules together)
Thanks to him, we got to see so many animals, even the rare one’s because he is not just driving but he is really looking for the animals and he has a PERFECT sight (eagle’s eyes!!!)
Abdi has been doing this for 20 years now and he is still very passionate about his work.
We will miss him a lot.
Soon we will be back in Tanzanie and we will go straight to Abdi for sure!
Cedric and Elena
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Travelling to Africa made super easy. Absolutely loved my trip. Value for money, for sure!
Planning a trip to an African country was not easy for me as I had never been out of Asia. However, Apodiformes and Sebastian (+254 794 332694) made it so easy.
Following are some of the things that made this trip extremely safe and wonderful for me
1. Sebastian knows the local people and the national parks really well and that helped us to spot more wildlife. We spotted almost all animals and even spotted a few endangered bird species.
2. I'd never seen a rainbow before. So I was very excited to see three rainbows in a day. Sebastian is really empathetic and understood by excitement for it, and waited for as long as I wanted. He is very patient.
3. Very professionally and kind service. They provide the cheapest rate with great service. I don't think anything negative comes to mind when I think about the trip. When we ran out of KES, he paid for us, made sure we didn't feel a slight bit of inconvenience and later helped us to get our USD converted.
I'm super happy with Sebastian's and Apodiformes' service! Keep up the good work
TW
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic tour and services.
The itinerary was not only brimming with excitement but also meticulously planned to perfection. What truly stood out, however, was the impeccable service provided by the staff. Their dedication and warmth elevated the entire experience, making it not just enjoyable but genuinely memorable.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Best !
We had a wonderful stay with the Kimgoni agency.
Everything is flexible according to your wishes. Listening so that your stay suits you.
There is what you have planned with them in advance, according to your wishes, and there are the readjustments on site.
We were lucky to have the best duo!
Guide Ayubu and cook Julias, they are both great, attentive, passionate, patient, professional, natural...
Our trip was perfect and full of lots of things.
A big thank you to the Kimgoni team!
We recommend with your eyes closed
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An extraordinary safari with Kimgoni. Kindness of the guide Emmanuel,
Absolutely fabulous ! The Best travel we have never made.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent value tour with great guide
We just finished a great five day tour with our guide Edward. It was excellent value for money, we saw some wonderful scenery and animals, and the organisation from the company and guide was good throughout. Edward was knowledgeable, happy to answer questions, and keen to ensure that we had a good time. Would recommend.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great service
The game drive was booked as a last minute thing for a friend and his family and friends the team at safari bookings were very professional and very efficient in organising the game drive for 24 of us . I'd recommend booking any excursions in kenya with safari booking . 5 star
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautiful country with so much to offer tourists
On our second visit to South Africa we stayed a week in Franschhoek in the Winelands area. This is a lovely large village with many excellent restaurants, a fabulous Saturday market with lots of craft and local food stalls, and of course many local wineries to visit. We absolutely loved our time there and felt very safe walking to and from restaurants in the evening. We then moved on to Hermanus on the coast to do some whalewatching. This is a much larger town but again with many good restaurants and safe walking at night. it was coming to the end of the whale season but we saw several, firstly on a trip with Southern Right Charters who we would recommend, and then from the clifftop walks which are very accessible.
The food in restaurants is really good and extremely reasonable, aided by the favourable GBP/Rand exchange rate.
From Cape Town we then flew up to the Timbavati Game Reserve for a 4 night safari arranged by Indigo Safaris, who we would also recommend for their organisation of our trip. Timbavati is at the edge of the Kruger and is home to the Big5 all of which we saw. Have only given the Wildlife 4 stars though as animals were rather scarce we felt, but as I have said, we did see all the Big 5 and a lot of other animals too as well as some beautiful birds (though we are not birders). Everywhere was very dry while we were there, but they had had a few days of heavy rain just before we arrived and the rainy season was about to start when apparently the rivers would be full, whereas we were driven along the sandy river beds!
Everywhere we went in SA we were impressed by the smiles on the faces of all the local people, who were very friendly and welcoming.
We can't wait to return, in hopefully two years time.