20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Updates after previous post: They kept LYING and NO WAY to refund you
It took us 2 months to back and forth negotiate with Seven by far for the refund after the nightmare trip. After we reached agreement on the amount, they used all the excuses to delay the refund and finally AVIODED our calls/msgs. We shared our experience here with 1 star rating(Refer to our previous Post for the details " For your own safety and money worth, DON'T choose this fraud"), then they IMMEDIATELY send message to us to inform that they CANCELLED our refund because of the 1 star rating post.
They lied all the time. In the trip, they kept saying whatever missed in the trip, they would refund, but they did not. After the trip, they agreed on the refund and kept saying they were processing it, but they did not. Now just because we were TELLING THE TRUTH to disclosure their terrible service, they were mad on and don't refund us.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Stellar personalized tour organizer in Tanzania and Kenya
We selected Porcupine Tours for our 10-day safari in Kenya and Tanzania based on their tour options and positive online reviews.
With every additional interactions with the founders and organizers, Jacqueline and her husband, I was getting happier and happier with our choice. Starting with their responsiveness to emails and questions, their recommendations on itinerary, lodging and transportations, and their willingness to have several video calls to answer our questions in real time. The company's proposal, quote, and invoices are clear and transparent. No hidden surprises. They make it very simple, and are trustworthy.
The tour itself went flawlessly and was highly rewarding. We were 2 travelers and the itinerary was tailored specifically to address our interests. We had a welcoming door-to door service, from our pick-up at the airport to our drop-off at the hotel at the end of the tour. Our 3 guides, Preston and George (Kenya) and Hussain (Tanzania) were very knowledgeable of wildlife habits and were generous in their time and explanations. They showed us as many animals as possible, including the rare leopard and cheetah. I learned so much from them about local culture, languages, art and food. Our hotels were confrontable, provided all amenities needed when traveling, and offered delicious meals.
Overall a 5-star tour. For first time safari goers, we were overwhelmed by the choice of tour operators, itineraries, and price options. Porcupine Tours delivered the best vacations we could have. Great value for the price. I highly recommend them for anyone interested in a safari to Tanzania and Kenya.
GR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very professional and reliable
My family was offered the best tour sites and services in Mombasa, Watamu and Malindi. Easywild safaris exceeded our expectations. I recommend their services to anyone willing to take a holiday.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect day
We had already booked a multi-day safari from Germany with another provider. Since we still had one day free, we booked a safari with Zohar. It was absolutely the best decision. Since we had our lodge in Arusha, we booked the Arusha National Park. We had never been to Tanzania before and had no experience about flora and fauna. I got an email from Zohar that they would rather take us to Tarangire. I was skeptical about the travel time, but accepted it. It was an absolute dream day. Tom picked us up on time and gave us information about the country and its people throughout the journey. We had a lot of fun with him. We talked about our safaris in other countries and what sightings interest us. He took all of that into account. We even saw a leopard. We all hoped so, but we also know the leopards :)
The lunch was delicious and the location chosen for it was simply breathtaking. Tom also taught us how to negotiate, as we had seen a beautiful picture at the gates to Tarangire. In retrospect, we often said how much we would have liked to have gone on the multi-day safari with Tom. Thank you for everything!
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Lifetime experience
We, a group of 8, visited Serengeti National Park and Ngorogoro conservation area in November 2023. All of us enjoyed the trip and it was a once in a lifetime experience. Our guides Mr. Lameck and Liberatus were very polite, cooperative, knowledgeable and helped us to understand the wildlife in the forests. We could see all the animals from very close. The staying arrangements were excellent and I recommend Qualified Tours Tanzania for a visit to that country.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The only operator in Safari's I can trust with my tours around Uganda and eastafrica
My experience with vibrant holiday Safari's was great and safe. The tour was perfectly handled the way it was planned without any alternations . The accomodation, food Customer service was so super, the cars used were so confirtable u couldn't feel any bump though it rainy season.. The driver was amazing he is driving style was so beautiful making us view every scenary, animals,birds . and our tour guide Mr Joel he made us enjoy every minute,every hour and everyday of our tour ..we clear guidance and professional I really recommend everyone who wants to enjoy best Safari's contact Vibrant Holiday Safari's for best services in Uganda tours ....
TOP NOTCH EXPERIENCE
FOR THE lack of better words to explain how satisfied i was, here's my 3 cents experience with Safari Zeroone venture 5 days tour from Nairobi, to Naivasha and Nakuru. Each day was a blend of adventure and nature. Professionalism, stunning accommodations, and wildlife encounters made it a trip of a lifetime. My husband and i had the best experience and we event bonded better after the trip.
IT WAS ALL WORTH IT AFTERALL.....
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10 Days Extravaganza safari
My sisters and I decided to take a trip down to Africa, Kenya & Tanzania to be precise. We had no idea what would come out of our trip but we trusted the company with our travel. We arrived in Kenya at 3:20AM and we were given a warm welcome by Inspired Feet Safaris team. The driver took us to our accommodation where we freshened up and slept for about 2hrs before we started our safari. We had an option to start the safari the next day but we were very curious. We embarked on our safari. First of all , I would highly commend Inspired Feet safaris as their quotations were very detailed and had lots of information about how our day would be like and we were highly impressed. We literally knew what every day looked like for us and we couldn’t thank Rose enough for giving us the details in such a profound way. I can guarantee that this company is very organized with their travels and they deliver everything they say they will. Their guides during the safari are well knowledgeable with vast information about wildlife. We highly recommend that you travel with inspired feet safaris if you are looking for a company that will be in touch with you throughout your safari and will make you feel comfortable . They have a 24/7 customer service team and they check in with you every day. Thank you so much for making our safari memorable and we look forward to traveling with you again in future. We recommend you to family and friends.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
We were picked up by Eric at our VRBO in Kigali and were driven 2 ½ hours to Volcanoes National Park. Eric was very knowledgeable, not only about the Gorilla Trek. We asked Eric all about Rwandan culture and the amazing scenery that we traversed, and we learned alot about Kigali and Rwanda during our trip.
When we arrived at Volcanoes National Park, Eric took care of all the details. All we had to do was drink our coffee and wait to be assigned to a group for orientation. We were assigned one of the easier hikes due to me being 70 years old and perhaps not in as good of physical shape as I once was! Eric then took us to the starting point of the hike where we met porters and our guide, Jolie, took us into the jungle.
I am glad that we had the easier hike! We started with a 30 minute hike through farming fields, but the hike changed as soon as we entered the Park. Our guide was joined by trackers with machetes who carved a path to our gorilla family that they had previously tracked. It was rainy season and during the next 45 minutes we quickly found ourselves in ankle-deep mud. We had taken the advice of using a porter for both my wife and I, and trust me if your guide recommends having a porter, do it!
Once we encountered the gorillas, it was magical. The gorillas are so close to you, even at one point a blackback gorilla reached out and put his hand on my wife! And we caught in on video which will be a highlight for ever. We saw a silverback, three blackbacks, many females and babies, and even twins which are very rare. 60 minutes flies by as you are captivated by what you are experiencing. The guides are with you, positioning you for your best viewing and even taking your picture "with" the gorillas.
After our hike back, our shoes were covered with mud. During our stop for lunch, Eric worked with the restaurant to clean our shoes and socks! Amazing service. Lunch was great and the service was even better.
If you are considering a Gorilla Trek, you cannot go wrong with Makario Safarios.
