20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable trip of a lifetime, filled with all our dreams plus more!
From the very start, the communication with the team from Classic Journeys Africa was outstanding. I asked many questions and changed the itinerary so that it was tailored to us. This was never a problem, and Charles Kiviu and his team responded to every question promptly (usually within a few hours) and adapted things until they were perfect for us.
Wow, what an experience. Although a little nervous as we had never used this company nor safaribookings.com before, we needn’t have ever worried. We were picked up on time from our airport hotel in Nairobi. We were given an itinerary and we were able to pay our remaining balance in cash as requested. All completed safely and honestly. Off we went for the first part of our adventure. Everything was explained throughout, and our guide Charles (unsure on surname, sorry!) was outstanding from start to finish. Plenty of comfort breaks when needed, he helped us with buying some drinks and snacks for the journey ahead and even gave us some local currency to spend in the shop when we didn’t have any. We felt safe in his hands from start to finish, and he truly was such a lovely, kind person. We went to the Masai Village (beware it is a little overpriced/we didn’t realise we could have haggled) but a wonderful experience. Then onto Amboseli. We had an evening drive here and then a full day drive the following day. Our guide and driver Charles personalised this for us and noted our love of photography. He thought about the best photo opportunities and stayed until sunset to allow us to capture special moments. He arranged for lunch to be packed with us so no need to return to the lodge. Lots and lots of elephants, incredible to see with the back drop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
We then took a long drive to Lake Nakuru, stopping off at The Rift Valley and Lake Navaisha on the way. Stunning to see! A boat ride beside hippos and walking with giraffes - unforgettable. We arrived late at Nakuru due to bad traffic and a road closure. Charles stayed calm throughout, drove incredibly well through the traffic to get us there as quickly as possible. He reminded us that we can take things at our pace and see everything we want to, no need to rush. Lake Nakuru was very pretty, and we managed to see both white and black rhinos alongside many other animals including the endangered Rothschild giraffes. We even had a baboon jump into our jeep and sit alongside us!
We then made our way to the Masai Mara. A dream of ours, and it certainly lived up to expectations and more! Charles ensured that we saw everything possible. The Mara River Crossing of the great migration was wonderful to see, and Charles ensured we had the best, clear view. Two lionesses hunting and manage a successful kill was something we never thought we would see, but Charles just knew the mums would be close by after we found four lion cubs sleeping under a tree. Cheetahs, elephants, rhino, buffalo, giraffes, hyena, lionesses and lions, baboons, hippos, crocodiles, a variety of birds, wildebeest in their thousands, a variety of deer, and to finish our trip, a leopard and her cub walked beside us. Charles listened to me when I said the leopard is my favourite animal, but I have never been lucky enough to find one. We spent our last day enjoying the surroundings and the animals we passed, but his main aim was to make my dream come true. We were close in the morning, but the leopard disappeared. But early afternoon, Charles knew they were nearby as he found their kill in the tree. I can never thank him enough for that experience. Our final day also enabled us to have another memorable moment- a hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara with breakfast amongst the animals. This was stunning and definitely something I would recommend.
Overall, I cannot recommended Classic Journeys Africa enough. They did everything they promised, and ensured we had the best time. This was a private tour, and I would definitely suggest this. Other couples we talked to at our lodges had 3+ different couples in their jeeps (with a different company) and did not get to do everything / see what they wanted to as everyone had to be pleased.
Thank you to both of the Charles’ we had contact with. You both went above and beyond. Their English is perfect which made conversation easy. Kenya is a wonderful country filled with the nicest people. We were so lucky that we chose this company to make our dreams come true.
Thank you so much.
Full review with photos will soon be updated on charmeetsworld.com
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exciting. We also witnessed a scene of lions hunting
Excellent organization ed assistance provided. Accomodations for the night also excellent; Kati kati tented camp in Serengeti offers an impeccable service.
Thanks to the attention of the guide and the driver, the safari has offered more than expected
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable experience in Uganda
We choosed the 9-days tour with Wamba safaris and really can recommend it to everybody who wants to visit Uganda and it's wildlife. Emmanuel was very efficient preparing the tour and answering immediatly all our doubts.Once there we shared 9 days with our driver William, safe, reliable, helpful and professional and Cole, our young guide, from whom we learned a lot of Uganda's history. Thank you to all of you for our unforgettable experience in your country.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Sachin Rawat
For the first time I saw the beast animals with my naked eyes. The experience which I cannot explain.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Impressive!
It was a great experience with VivaSafari tour operator. I stayed at Tremisana lodge and it was a piece of paradise in a dry and brownish bush. The staff is excellent, accommodations are comfortable and the food is very good. The safari itself is incredible - lots of animals and birds. when wild animals appear next to you - it is magic. The company structure the stay well and have interesting activities like for example visiting the animal rehabilitation center. They have several properties for those who do not want to stay at the lodge all the time. They can arrange a night in Kruger under the sky!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing experience
We were very surprised about the very friendly and lovely people in Tanzania. We enjoyed our time so much. The game drives in the national parks were amazing, we saw lots of different animals including all of the big five. The accommodations were great, we had lodges and tented camps in Tarangire NP, Serengeti and on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. In all of them we could find wildlife and could watch the animals. The food in the lodges was very delicious and the staff was so lovely and always met our expactations. We are sure we will visit Tanzania again.
HK
Kenya was amazing.
Love the sceneries and wildlife. Would love to have a more proactive guide though.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It's once in lifetime experience. Just amazing and adventurous.
One of the amazing crew with all the relevant experience required. Exceptional Safari, scenery, whether, accommodation, food, transport, guide, locals and other essential commodities all were perfect. No matter from which part of the globe you come here, you will enjoy this with their support and experience. Specially Masai Mara & lake Nakuru.
Cheers,
Kenyasafariarcades.
US
35-50 years of age
Good trip
My first time to African and safari. The view, food and guide is good.Hope we can visit again during rainy season. Of course we will choose Safarihub again.
PT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was a wonderfull experience, well planned and wellpreepared.
The human support we got from the staff of Dunas was great, the services were at the level we expected, the lodges were top level, the tour itself was superb. Only one missing phone contact in Swakpmond but quickly overcomed. The car plus GPS were adequated to the road we cross.