35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful trip. Our guide went out of his way to give us the best experience
The booking process was super easy and they did everything to accommodate me and even picked me up from the airport the day before the trip. Our guide Bonfaz went out of his way to keep us happy, he was knowledgeable about wild life and cultural aspects and knew when to give us time and when to rush us when there was an even better experience around the corner. Always cheerful and very professional, trying to meet any demands that were made. A very patient man ;-). Also, he is the best driver this side of the Sahara and managed the potholes like a pro ;-)
The only thing I wasn't too excited about was when we had to make a detour of 1 hour drive in the opposite direction of our destination to pick up other people for which we then had to wait 3 hours and still had about 2 hours to get to our destination. Lots of driving for a short hop from lake Naivasha to lake Nakuru and we never got to do the afternoon game drive at Lake Nakuru. Otherwise an amazing journey! You pay low budget you get low budget so don't expect 5 star lodges :-)
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Phenomenal Experience
My family and I (6 people ranging from 52yr-14yr) all recently climbed, and summited, the Uhuru peak with our incredible Almighty Kilimanjaro team following the Machame trail. This was our first adventure of this sort, with little altitude or trekking experience however with the help of the Almighty Kilimanjaro team we all thoroughly enjoyed the hike.
I seldom write reviews however I felt that this company is truly worth the recommendation. This company, based and operating out of Moshi, truly encompass everything that we were looking for. As part of the KPAP group, they insured that all porters are fairly paid and do not carry excessive loads. Furthermore, as most of their porters and guides were from Moshi or the surrounding areas, each and every one cared immensely about their home country.
Without the help of our guides/co-guides Nick, Innocent and Godfrey I guarantee that the trip would not have been the same. From maintaining moral during our 2am night or helping to carry our bags when we struggled, they were incredible from start to finish. A special shoutout to Innocent who help me on the summit night and ensured I made it to the top!
Each and every night was different, from amazing food cooked by the legend Stephen to the group dances with the porters, if you embrace each opportunity with open arms, it will be an experience you will never forget.
After climbing Kilimanjaro we also went on a 6-day safari. This was an equally-incredible, yet a different experience entirely. We were fortunate (huge credit to our guide Johnson for creating that fortune though!) enough to see some spectacular animals such as leopards, giraffes, elephants, cheetah and even hunting lions. Again the experience would have been completely different if I had not had such an experienced, knowledgable and kind guide.
Thanks to everyone at Almighty kilimanjaro for making the experience both enjoyable and one to remember for a lifetime.
TEAM CHAMPION!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
John is the best tour guide you will ever find!
Our safari could not have been better in anyway! John being of the Maasai tribe knew the park better than anyone else and knew exactly where to take us for the best views of wildlife. Our stay was so great, right near the park staying in permanent tents and good local food for breakfast and dinner. I cant thank John enough for the personal and exciting experience. I don't think anyone could show you a better safari than Namayian! Meeting the Maasai on the last day was also one of the highlights of the whole experience. I cant wait to return and visit again. Thank you John for inviting us to visit your home. Aloha my friend
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely superb and unforgettable!
I wish I could find the words to describe the trip, the memories, that are still so alive within me.
One of those once in a life time trips from beginning to end. Just perfect all around. Thank you!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari to tarangire Manyara and ngorongoro
Me and my three friends had an amazing experience, Robert respond to questions on time. We saw everything we wanted. The driver Simon was passion and amazing to wait whenever we encountered animal and the meal was perfect. we highly recommend this company for an amazing Tanzania safari experience
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tarangire National Park by Urs
The Tarangire National Park is great. It's perfect to see this park first, then you have all the pictures of animals you need - just in case you won't see them again in the Serengeti anymore :-)
But the Tarangire National Park was to me just like a very big zoo. Very very nice - but a bit like a zoo.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Ngorongoro Crater by Urs
Everything is great on and in the Ngorongoro Crater.
Maybe 1 Restaurant next to the office next to road down would be great. That's on top of the crater - so no harm to the crater... :-) But to sit there and watch the crater would just be great.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Samburu National Reserve by Yu Luduo
It is really good place to see animals，I saw the lions hunting in that morning.and the species of Samburu are special
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely superb.
Everything was amazing - land cruiser, driver/guide, accommodations, food, weather, friendliness of Kenyans, and we got to see all the animals, even up close. It was the trip of a lifetime.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing view to wildlife
The wildlife in Kenya is various，showing me the place that city human do not set foot in.the scenery in TV before become ture in front of my eyes.I can face to face with rhinoceros、zebra、impala、giraffe and so on.
Our guide is Charly,a Samburu people with excellent driving technique and abundant knowledge of safari, which let me witness the hunting of lions in Amboseli and the new life of lions in Masai Mara,we got optimum shooting angle fortunately by his exquisite driving technique so that I can take documentaries-rivalled photos,but only a moment lasting in order to give other people chance to enjoy the rare scenes by the gentleman's manner of Charly. He also introduced us Samburu people after we visited Masai village，with his concern for compatriots，it is really an unusual experience to let me have acquaintance of the two big peoples of Kenya.
The only deficiency is in Sopa Lodge,there was network wrong with their card-reading,which let me wastage unnecessary money to pay again for the same goods,it is really absurd to let me assumed the liabilities of the fault making by Sopa Lodge’s bank.Although Classic Journeys had help me to negotiate about it,I still do not get responds till now,the Sopa's service is not sopa at all.
Overall，it is a satisfying trip to feed our sight on Africa,letting me fall in love with Africa.Classic Journeys is the best choice of travelling in Africa
