NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Really great and exceptional experience
My wife and I were recommended by the Serena Mara hotel to book our 3 day safari at the Masai Mara with the Bigfoot Adventures. Since, it was our honeymoon trip, we wanted everything perfect, including the car, the guide, trips, minute details etc. We were absolutely delighted with every single thing we received.
Overall experience: We really enjoyed the entire experience. Maydaysay really made it very good for us. I am pretty sure, if we come to Kenya again, we are going to call them up again. Sam and Mary were the people whom we contacted for booking our tour. They were very humble and courteous and they really helped us make our journey memorable.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
amazing experience
My husband and I have just returned from the 5 day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha tour. This really was an incredible experience for us from start to finish.
We were picked up and dropped off directly from where we were staying in Nairobi. Accomodation was as described. I felt comfortable and safe wherever we stayed.
We managed to see lots of animals and our tour guide Ben really went above and beyond to make sure we were at the best spots to see the animals.
We really have no complaints and would recommend Segein Adventure Safari to anyone interested in exploring this part of Kenya.
Thank you so much to the staff that supported us throughout our trip. Debby and George,- you are brilliant!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic company!
Had a really good experience working with Encompass Africa. My motivation for going to Africa was to climb Kilimanjaro, which I had already booked myself. Doing a safari while I was there was an afterthought and my problem with planning the trip was having ideas about where I wanted to go, but not knowing how to piece it all together. I spent a morning calling a few different companies and was getting quite frustrated by people not taking the time to understand what I was after or asking for money before they would listen to me. Speaking to Steph was like a breath of fresh air. Not only was she so lovely to talk to, but she took the time to understand what I needed and how she could make it work. It only took a few e-mails back and forth to work out an itinerary and flights and I was blown away by Steph's knowledge and expertise. Communication leading up to our trip was excellent and every detail was thought out and looked after. Every part of the trip flowed seamlessly and it was the best holiday I have been on so far. I would definitely become a repeat customer if I am fortunate enough to be able to travel to Africa again and would not hesitate to recommend Encompass Africa.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our guide Robert spoke very good english, we learned so much about the animals and park from him!
Very well organized, smooth transition from the airport pickup to the hotel and so on. This was a once in a lifetime trip for our family, Robert met and exceeded our expectations. The accommodations had great food, clean rooms with spectacular park views. The guide makes the experience! Robert was funny, spoke English well, and taught us so much about the animals and their behaviors.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
This was a wonderful safari with expert experienced guides! Highly recommend, very professional
I would use the company again, no questions! In fact I’ve already rebooked! Wonderful, professional service. Very experienced guides and beautiful hotels!
IE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by James Moran
Fabulous Masai Mara.....need say no more!
IE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Amboseli National Park by James Moran
A beautiful wildlife park....excellent accommodation.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Serengeti National Park by Jim and Monica
Serengeti National Park is great at this time of year. Without the crowds we were able to be close to the wildlife and stay a little longer to witness behaviours and activities we might otherwise have missed. The thundering wildebeest and zebra migration was a special hi-light and there was always some animal, bird, or scenery just around a turn that kept us engaged, and provided new opportunities for our personal education.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Manyara National Park by Jim and Monica
Lake Manyara had an exciting combination of an extraordinary number of different birds, and abundant wildlife that could be seen at close range.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Soul of Tanzania provided professional, personable, flexible staff to fulfill our dream safari.
Soul of Tanzania knocked it out of the park! After reading so many details of the five star reviews (which you can find so we won't repeat), we put together our itinerary with our trip designer José for our northern Tanzania tour. Everyone we met in our accommodations and on our tour were friendly, kind, and welcoming, attending to our every need and question. Special mention first, to our young driver Hassan, who was engaging and informative on our trip to the Materuni Village; we wish him well as a future tour guide. Our tour there was guided by Emmanuel whose patience with our pace on the rainy hike to the waterfall was matched by his enthusiastic demonstration of processing coffee beans from harvest to cup. We enjoyed our active participation in this, too.
Our driver, guide, teacher, and friend, Tony, was a kind and knowledgeable companion for our six day safari. We could not have asked for a better match as he was humorous, patient, thoughtful in his conversation and eager to attend to our every need. Tony had surprises around activities and information for us every day. His skills made us feel adventurous and better connected to the environment around us with a respectful understanding for the cycle of life. Tony spoiled us with his great service, hot lunches laid out with style, his concern for our well-being, and his ability to find opportunities a little off the beaten track. We would highly recommend Tony as the perfect guide for any age group.
Although I really enjoyed the fact that the Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp had many women working there and it was a beautiful setting with fine dining, our top pick was the Tortilis Serengeti Camp. Godfrey and his staff, especially my Kiswahili teacher Chire (sp) made us feel at home, as if we were old friends. They blended friendly teasing with education and professional attention. Our glamping was luxurious with the sound of lions, hyenas, and water buffalo filling the nighttime; we were safe in the knowledge that our "Maasai Uber" would get us safely from place to place in the evening.
I can’t say enough about the flexibility and professionalism of Soul of Tanzania and I will be recommending them to anyone who is planning their dream safari.