BG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They made me very happy :)
I (a girl) went by myself on my first safari in Africa. Expectedly, I was very worried in terms of safety. Thanks to Grassrootz and my tour guide David, I felt very safe the whole time. Uganda's people are very nice - always smiling and welcoming.
The communication and organization of the trip was easy and quick (we did all in 2 weeks). The whole trip went very smooth and David was punctual the whole time (European punctual). He is a safe driver and I felt very calm and comfortable in the car. He was spotting animals quite well while driving even out of the parks.
All of the lodges were great (I went for mid-range, mostly tented eco camps). Please, note they are in the middle of nowhere so there is only solar power for charging batteries and water is scarce. But this way you feel and appreciate where you are even more. Food was provided by the lodges and it was plenty (not the most delicious but okay and they were trying their best).
During the 7 day trip in Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi and Lake Mburo, we saw:
*Mountain Gorillas (my main purpose of the safari)
*Baboons
*Colobus monkeys
*Blue monkeys
*Chimpanzees
*Grey-cheeked Mangabey
*Red-tailed monkeys
*Vervet monkeys
*Lions (twice - once on a cactus and once on trees)
*Elephants
*Uganda Kobs
*Warthogs (Pumbaa) - they are so funny
*Giant Hogs
*Red-river Hogs
*Waterbucks
*Bushbucks in two parks
*Eland antelopes
*Impalas
*Topis
*Buffalos
*Giraffes
*Zebras
*Nile Crocodiles
*Three-horned chameleon
*Mangoose
*Hippopotamus
*lots of pretty and ugly birds of all sizes
Probably I am forgetting something...
We didn't find hyenas and leopards but nature is not a zoo so it is due to luck sometimes (David tried really hard to find leopards for me). Actually none of the tourist I met have seen leopard, and just one saw hyenas on the road.
I highly recommend Grassrootz. Just be very clear what you want and expect and they will make it happen. I'm glad David was my tour guide and now I would say my friend.
SI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect, everything as planned
Wonderful people & wonderful organisation. Everything works as planned from Airport in Nairobi till the end in Kilimanjaro Airport. We booked a 8 days safari in Kenya and Tanzania, group of 5 friends. Everything was planned and handled perfectly. Thank you Stephen for making our first safari so unforgettable. You managed to organise us a trip on our budget and prospectives. Thanks to both of our drivers, Jacktone in Kenya and Estommy in Tanzania for having eyes as an eagle, excelent knowledge & motivation.
I can definitely recommend PAAS to all of you, searching for a reliable, responsive and memorable Safari tour operator.
Thank you guys for everything & we'll see you again, hope soon!
NZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Gatatu were trustworthy, communicated well and delivered a professional safari
Gatatu were trustworthy, communicated well and delivered a professional safari. They communicated very well and were always on time. We had a great time trekking through Bwindi impenetrable to see the Gorillas. We made our payments for the permits online before hand and Gatatu handled it very well and followed through on all their commitments and promises.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by yur
I could see predation several times so that was very exciting.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari with the „big five“ — 100% recommendation
The mixture of our group (which was organized by the company) was really good and we had quite a lot of fun during the five days in one car ;-)
Our driver & guide was very experienced in spotting wild animals while driving. We were really surprised because we didn’t expect to spot that many animals. He was always up to giving us an unforgettable safari, we are very thankful for him.
Thank you so much for the organization, we made „the big five“ :-)
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Compact and enjoyable trip!
I have been to Kenya for 6 days in Dec 2017, and safari for 3 days. I could see most of the animals and some scene of predation as well. There are lots of tourism and they are going for similar trip, but you can enjoy the wildlife very easily.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Highly recommend Tekko Tours, everything was taken care of and made for a wonderful holiday.
We had an amazing African holiday that included a custom safari and beach holiday. Maggie was fabulous to work with and ensured all details of our trip were taken care of from pick up at the airport to drop off and everything in between. She was very quick to respond to any questions and ensured that our itinerary met our expectations. Anthony was our guide and he was fantastic! It was a very memorable trip and I would certainly use Tekko tours when we return to Kenya and I will recommend them to my family and friends.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Completely Amazing!
Danielle and Brandon were simply excellent! From pick up to drop off all the details were taken care of. We saw a ton of animals and the panoramic day was incredible as well. The food they made was fantastic and they were great about accommodating an allergy in our party. The accommodations were comfortable, clean, and relaxing. We were really impressed with how much the guides knew, not only about the park and animals, but also the history of South Africa. We had tons of questions and they had so much knowledge to share.
I would highly recommend Shinzelle to a trusted friend or family member, and I would eagerly re-book with them if i ever make it back to SA.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic tailor made Service, extremely knowledgeable
We have done lots of safaris but this one stood tall over all of them.
We were personally picked up on our arrival at airport by Mr Armand Grobler. A very dynamic, energetic and charming young entrepreneur. Everything was taken care to make us feel a welcomed. Attention was given to have special activities for our 2 girls, 11 and 13 age.
We saw all the big 5 up close, with total respect for the wild life.
In short we loved and truly recommend the experience.
Look forward to our next time
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent adventure and trip of a lifetime!
Last year, Philemon has helped me to organize a Kilimanjaro hike. The hike was scheduled in December 2017, although the booking was made months prior. Communication was great, and Philemon was transparent regarding what was included and what was not, and also his recommendations. No one could have done it better.
I chose the 6 day Machame route for Kilimanjaro, which offers 5 different terrains and beautiful scenery throughout the hike. My guide, Agrev was very knowledgable about the mountains and we chatted throughout the entire hike. The team consists of 5 porters and a chef. The team was very friendly and my stay on the mountain was very comfortable. The chef cooked delicious meals, 3 times a day for me. I truly enjoyed the varieties of what was served all the 6 days I was on the mountain. It was a successful hike and I summited on the 5th day.
Thanks to Aardvark for making my trip unforgettable, showing me your beautiful country and giving me the best experience. A shoutout and a big thank you to the guide, Agrev, the chef-Simon and porters (Musa, Chobiz, Tadois, Alfredi and Andrew) for a wonderful week in Kilimanjaro.