DE
Perfect
Our family’s first safari experience and what a memorable one. Thanks to Shemeji.
Superb management, no loopholes in service. Everything was perfect. Special thanks to Emma for her super efficient service and our guide Elemesi.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything about the trip was perfect.
Beacon Safaris did an excellent job of communicating with us leading up to the trip, providing comfort that everything would be taken care of while we were there. We were drawn to Beacon since they were offering private, customizable luxury tours and that's exactly what we got. Our guide, Antony, picked us up at the airport and was with us the duration of the trip.
The entire trip lived up to expectations, and there wasn't a single thing that went wrong the entire time. We went to Amboseli, Mount Kenya, Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Nakuru and Masai Mara and loved that each place had its unique feeling, scenery and range of wildlife. We were lucky enough to see the entire Big 5, and though it was technically the rainy season, barely had any rain over the 9 days.
The hotels were luxurious, Beacon's service was impeccable and the wildlife viewing was second to none. Antony knew everything there was to know about the plants and animals as well as about the towns we drove through as we went from park to park. He was a great driver and a great guide - Antony not only got us in perfect positions to see the animals, but he also knew where they were going, which allowed us to track them well rather than trying to catch up to them.
Overall, our 9 day trip to Kenya was perfect. We'd like to thank Antony and Beacon Safaris again for an unforgettable trip - we would recommend Beacon to anyone!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An excellent overall experience of wildlife and community life in Uganda
We found the whole tour to be a well organised one. We stayed in lovely camps providing excellent facilities and food. We
were fortunate to see plenty of wildlife and the thrill of the gorilla trek. We also enjoyed the cultural experience of Uganda that the tour provided.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best Safari ever!!!
We considered many options to bring a group of 6 on safari on a budget, and we are happy that we chose Axis. The driver was very skilled at driving difficult terrain and finding animals. We were able to choose a tented camp that suited our group needs well. Axis associates communicated with us to arrange the tour while we were in the United States and also to finish the arrangements once we arrived in Kenya.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our tour operator Malini gave a package to suit our family (UAE) with mixed age group 5-74 years
An amazing African experience with Mwema safaris. Our tour conductor Malini Samaga operating from UAE customized our eight day tour to suit our family with young children and senior citizens as well with good pricing.
There were no hassles with booking and communications.
The drivers went out of their way to make sure we got the best of sightings. Our driver Mr. Anthony, a very knowledgeable guide kept the children highly entertained yet well informed!
I highly recommend the hot air balloon.
The road leading to Masai Mara is dusty and tedious and under construction. That was the only difficult patch.
The journey back from Masai Mara to Nairobi is loaded with traffic and the timing has to be well planned to reach airport on time as traffic is very heavy and unpredictable.
US
Experience level: 2-5 safaris
12 Day Tour of Uganda Left Us Wanting More!
Matoke Tours was recommended to me years ago and my sister and we are so glad we took the recommendation. Our expectations were exceeded! This was our first visit to Uganda (my sister's first trip overseas) and we loved it. Anna and Pleunie are very responsive and accommodating. We appreciated their advice and suggestions offered as this was our first visit to Uganda and were unsure how to structure our time. We were able to plan for as much or as little activity we desired, and were pleased by the accommodations (except for Marafiki Safari Lodge). Overall, the itinerary that was put together for us (customized to our requirements) gave us a wonderful overview of the country and left us wanting more.
Our driver, Musa is wonderful! He's an excellent driver, very professional, and we felt very safe. We learned a lot about birds (he's an avid birder) and the native species in general through our conversations during our drives.
We were treated most hospitably by our lodging hosts Magdalene at Papaya Lodge, Nick and Merlin at Mihingo Lodge, Darius at Enjojo, and Ann from Bwindi Lodge. We enjoyed ourselves and found Uganda to be a beautiful country with beautiful, welcoming people.
EE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari
The whole process of setting up was so easy and Ene Lepp were so timely in responding and answering all of our questions - related to our Safari as well as in relation to our travel to Tanzania in general. They filled us with confidence in traveling to go on a Safari which we knew nothing about beforehand. Our guide Emmanuel Bildad was also fantastic, a great professional willing to share his knowledge with us.
I highly recommend Siafu Tanzania Safaris for your trip there.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exquisite. Great hospitality, meals and environment
I was so much impressed the tour was excellent, boat cruise, nyama choma and camp fire, pool wow
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The best introduction to the kalahari desert, with KBS,through Maria,Chris,Lizzie and staff !
We had our first experience of wild camping in Botswana with kalahari breeze safaris and came away feeling extremely satisfied with all our expectations met! It was our very first time in the wild with wild animals around us, yet,we felt safe. The staff,Salani,the guide were extremely good. The tents were comfortable and safe. The meals were gourmet in the middle of nowhere and our game drives were superlative! We experienced the best of views,photography and everything, soul satisfying! Okavango delta experience was out of the world, especially the viewing from the plane. Everything seemed so surreal. Going by the mokoro was a fabulous experience with hippos all around. Respect for wildlife was very much in place. There were no untoward problems and we returned completely satisfied. KBS arranged our transfer to Livingstone and visit to Victoria falls, which was a great experience. The icing on the cake for us was our stay at Pangolin photo safari resort, Kasane, also arranged by KBS. It was truly,truly exotic. We thank Maria, Chris and their staff for giving us our best experience in the wild.
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Anthony of Tazama Africa holidays arranged the best wildlife experience for us. It met all expectati
Anthony and his Masai guide,Charles, gave us the best safari experience we had hoped for. Sopa lodges in lake Nakuru and Masai were very good. Being a vegetarian, it was heartwarming to get Indian vegetarian food, which made the stay feel homely and welcoming. The vehicle given was fit for photography safari,which was what we went there for,apart from experiencing the whole wildlife package. We came away very satisfied