IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best group safari ever!!
good organization and very nice people, our safari can't be better than it has been!
Communications with the tour operator were easy and fast, we joined a really funny and wonderful group safari, for two days Ngorongoro and Tarangire parks. The service and the accommodation were perfect, our driver was really nice and expert, thanks to him we saw a lot of animals and we spent two unforgettable days.
Great value for money, I recommend them.
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari!
We, 2 adults and our two kids, are still totally impressed.
It was our first trip to Kenya. We were interested by the many positive reviews. Wrote an email and after only a few hours we even received a Watts App call from Martha in the office in Mombasa! From the beginning there was a sound direct information and well-prepared tour to our liking. from very responsible, punctual pick-up to the really remarkable quick reaction after our 8-hour flight delay made us feel safe and secure right from the start. We booked the Comfort Lodges, which were all highly recommended. We have made the deposit by bank transfer in euros and made the balance right before the start of the safari. Everything worked smoothly !! I have to emphasize our driver Pascal here! Human and with lots of background information, he was the perfect companion for our 10-day tour. He has turned his attention to our wishes and made our safari a perfect experience. We opted for the jeep / pop-up roof, built to be sturdy for the roads, recommended for wildlife viewing and comfort. Natural World Kenya Safaris deserves every point and we thank you for a great holiday. At the end of our trip we were personally called by the boss to inquire about our safari and our satisfaction.
TH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent travel consultant: Very flexible & responsive
Kerry helped us create an itinerary to Masai Mara safaris & Gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Despite multiple rounds of itinerary changes from our side, she was very flexible and helpful in providing information as well as details we need for our trip.
Our trip was amazing and we really enjoyed our time in Kenya & Rwanda. Will definitely come back to Pembury for our next trip in Africa.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous Experience with First Class Guide
Mike from Omenzi Tours and Safaris was our Guide and Driver. His knowledge of the animals and their environment was amazing; he had the ability to track animals that many other groups did not get to see, and he always managed to place us in ideal position for photography and filming.
We camped in wildlife filled areas away from other tour groups, had elephants walking around our tents, visits from several species during the nights, two different boat trips up close to elephants and hippos, and many open air game drives. Whilst there was a lot of exciting encounters, we never once felt threatened or in any danger.
I would recommend Omenzi Tours and Safaris, and hope one day to get back to Botswana to travel with them again!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great driver! Easy to book!
We were there for a very quick trip and Diana and Daniel were very accommodating. We got to see everything we wanted to see with the time we had. Would recommend!!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome wildlife in Etosha
Very good three days - two night tour in Etosha with Wild Cherry Adventures, during the dry season. Lots of tours in the park with a very good guide. We actually spent our days and night in the park, with lots of wildlife sightings. Please note it is true camping (two-men tents), but they provide everything is necessary, including clean bedding. Just bring with you a flashlight and warm clothing, they are necessary during night and in the early morning. The tents are in a fenced campsite with bar, minimarket, toilets, very close to a waterhole where it is possible to see any species a few steps from the tents. During night we heard lions roaring! During day a very expert guide brougth us to different waterholes (every day one tour in the early morning and one in the afternoon): we saw practically everything, even lions preying on wildebeests! Simply wonderful
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Epic moments in life
Kenya has a wide variety of wild animals. I managed to see all the big five except for Leopard which is a shy and rare animal to see.
Beauty was especially in Lk Nakuru National park, Lk Naivasha , I managed to watch wonders of Amboseli as well as Maasai maara and the weather was good 16-29 degrees depending on places and also time of the day. I lastly visited Mombasa and the Indian ocean looks very beautiful. The food is served fresh n delicious... From Naivasha Tilapia was so fresh n delicious. My safari was great...No problems with transport for Bluerange Connect LTD took exellent care of my transport.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Armand from RhulaniSafaris exceeded all of my expectations and I would highly recommend the company.
RhulaniSafaris is a relatively new company run by Armand Grobler, a young (26 YO) South African who spent his formative years growing up in Australia. He is a wild life photographer who is lucky enough to fulfill a dream of sharing his passion for African wild animals through a personalized and professional safari experience. Armand is highly enthusiastic and passionate about the African wildlife and deeply cares about protecting their future. Everything he did was aimed towards making a truly memorable experience for us. His photographic expertise made him ideally suited to understand our needs and he went out of his way to ensure we were perfectly positioned to take great photographs. This is not just a job to Armand, it’s his life.
My daughter, son-in-law and I spent an amazing 5 days at the Buffelshoek Tented Safari Camp, Manyeleti Game Reserve, Umkumbe Safari Lodge, Sabi Sands and Blyde Wildlife Estate.
I would highly recommend including the Manyeleti Game Reserve in your safari. This is a relatively new public reserve and there was an abundance of animals, including the big 5. It wasn’t crowded with other safari vehicles and we were able to get close to the animals. We were even fortunate enough to see a pack of African wild dogs and to locate their den where there were three ~ four months old pups. It was amazing to see them playing and interacting in a totally carefree manner. The Buffelshoek tented accommodation while relatively basic was more than comfortable. This is a small camp accommodating up to 10 people. The food was superb and the staff were very friendly. Umkumbe Safari Lodge was more “up market”. The food and accommodation were excellent. There was free WIFI with limited data (can purchase more) available between 7am - 4pm in the communal area. The game drives were excellent but we didn’t see as many or varied animals as at Manyeleti. However, we did get to see the big 5 including 2 spectacular leopards. On our last night with Armand we stayed in a luxury house at the Blyde Wildlife Estate. This was a real highlight - comfortable and luxurious. My only regret was that we should have stayed for two rather than just one night. We finished with the Panorama Tour (God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and 3 Rondawels); well worth the drive as the views were breathtaking.
I will remember the memories gained and our time with Armand forever. I could not recommend Armand and RhulaniSafaris highly enough.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extraordinary Excellence
I need to preface my review by saying my wife and I used the services of one company to hike to Machu Picchu. We used a different company to coordinate our trip to the Galapagos Islands. So then at the beginning stages of planning for a safari, I talked to 11 different safari companies (including the two we've previously used). I then narrowed it down to four, and then finally one. I am so glad I chose Extraordinary Journeys (EJ). There wasn't anything EJ did which was less than perfect. I worked on my safari with Lynn Newby-Fraser. She worked with me by not only listening to what my wife and I wanted to see and do on a safari, but she also made suggestions to us...all based upon her vast experience. Some of her suggestions we took her up on, some we did not, and she was ok either way with it. Do not use a company to plan a safari unless they have experience in their resume, and Lynn certainly does.
From initial takeoff from home to the landing back home a few weeks later, EJ simply took care of everything. After the initial planning was done, Lisa Newby-Fraser actually did all the logistical work and made sure every detail was perfect. We stayed in some tents which in all honesty was more "glamping" than camping. We also stayed in lodges which were absolutely phenomenal. It was much much better than we even expected in the first place. Before leaving on the safari, we were asked about our dietary requests and/or restrictions and at every location those requests were followed. The food at each place Lynn suggested we stay at, was exceptional. The service at each place was first rate as well. One place we stayed offered to bring us a drink to our lodge, long after our dinner, if we wanted. Additionally, we found out (while on safari) that Lisa was checking up on us to make sure our trip was 100% successful. That is excellent service and dedication.
There are many many safari companies out there one can use to coordinate such a trip. If I could give EJ ten stars rather than 5, I would. If you're thinking of going on a safari and do not use Extraordinary Journeys and Lynn Newby-Fraser, I think you'll be making a huge mistake. For a trip of a lifetime, Lynn and Lisa at EJ will guarantee the trip will be one you'll never forget.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous safari. Great lodgings and Guides combined with unforgettable animal encounters
We had a fabulous trip to Tanzania! Everything worked like clockwork. We were picked up, dropped off, and told of our scheduled times. Everyone was well informed and so welcoming. The accomodations were great..good food, good people and knowledgeble guides. We felt well cared for and welcomed. And we saw an amazing array of wildlife with beautiful sunrises and sunsets.
It is an experience we always remember.