35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous service from Cardboard Box Travel Shop
My family (me, my husband and 2 kids - aged 9 and 11) recently did a self-drive trip through Namibia and Botswana. Having never been to Africa before, we found Cardboard Box Travel Shop to be a very useful source of information and support. Our consultant (Anita) provided great advice in planning our itinerary (and making sure we were seeing all the highlights while avoiding too many long driving days), and in recommending accommodation and activities that suited our family. She answered all our questions, made the bookings for us (including car hire), and ensured that our trip ran very smoothly. I highly recommend Cardboard Box for their passion and knowledge, professionalism, attention to detail, and friendly service. We had the most wonderful trip and look forward to returning. Thanks Anita!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING EXPERIENCE!
Safari with Mega Adventures was a UNIQUE experience.
We organized the trip with Mohamed (by email) who always showed his willingness and attention to any request made to him, with answers that were always quick and satisfying.
Once we landed at the Kilimanjaro airport we found a great guide waiting for us: Mubarak!
We were really satisfied. We did 8 full days safari with him, time run very fast. He has always been available and attentive to our needs, taking care of our comfort on the jeep, which however was very well equipped with:
-sunscreen
-repellent for insects
- hands disinfectant gel
- wet wipes
-binoculars.
He was also a reliable driver and a very prepared guide, explaining a lot of things about animals, savannah and the Masai culture.
everything was BELLISSIMOOO!!!
Grazie MegaAdventures
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The guides were exceptionally good and the trip was very well organised. Highly recommended
Natureways exceeded our expectations in every way. The quality of the guides was a real highlight. The entire team was superb, from river guides to cooks and others at camp.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well organised
I loved the seedballs to throw. When we wanted to wee in the Mara we went up a big hill and it was disgusting with loo paper everywhere. Some ecotoilets, helicptered in would be better for the environment and provide more privacy for tourists.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I was very satisfied and they delivered what they agreed to!
I was looking for a tour company located in Kenya. I came across Twinkle Star Tours and Safaris and I spoke to James and told him what I wanted, what I could afford, I was traveling with a teenager , and that I wanted to see the Great Migration. He came up with an amazing Safari that was very affordable. He offered me a 12 days Safari to Kenya and Tanzania.
James and his family greeted us to Kenya. We visited 6 National Parks and saw the Great Migration from the banks of the Masai Mara Reserve. AWESOME!!!!
We experienced a variety of very comfortable accommodations including the tented camp in the Serengeti (my request). All the accommodations, food, servers, and guides were great. James contacted us everyday to make sure everything was going the way we had agreed to.
If you’re planning to visit East Africa, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND TWINKLE STAR TOURS AND SAFARIS.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
African Safari Dream Come True With Seth Vincent
Hi
I just returned to California from 13 days African Safaris in Kenya and Tanazania including Zanzibar.
I spent August 2019 in Africa and a week in Germany on my way back to the US.
I had a dream vacation.
I was picked from Nairobi airport by Eric, a kind fluent English speaking guide and was brought to the fanciest
hotel you can imagine namely Sarova Stanley where I met Seth.
Seth is the organizer who arranges different guides for different activities and countries.
Eric was with me in Nairobi for the elephant rescue center, giraffe center and Tribes of Africa experience.
Another Guide, intelligent, fluent English speaking and kind by the name Morris drove me to dream places
including Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara and Lake Naviasha.
Upon crossing to the Tanzanian border I was picked by Sam Biagga. I enjoyed the company of a college educated,
kind hearted guide who even invited me for dinner at his house in Arusha Tanzania. Sam took me through the Seregenti
to Lake Maynara and to Arusha. Every question about wildlife was answered with thorough knowledge.
The selection of places and activities was excellent. I saw the Big 5 , wildebeest migration and much more.
In each border crossing and each airport the guides were waiting for me upon arrival.
Seth was monitoring each step of my trip and talked to me through whatsapp routinely to make sure everything is allright.
All the lodges and hotels were of top quality. Even in the middle of the Seregenti, surrounded by baboons and hyenas, the
lodge had electricity and wifi as Seth promised as I needed electricity for my CPAP breathing machine.
Each advice that Seth gave me came true: I went to Kruger in South Africa to see another safari. Though I do not regret visiting
South Africa and Kruger is an experience by itself, yet like Seth told me you can see all the wild life you desire in Kenya/Tanzania
and there is no need to go to South Africa.
Seth told me in Nairobi how much cash to prepare for tips and casuals. I did not listen and ended up wasting time on unnecessary trips to ATMs.
In my view Seth can arrange a dream safari/vacation for you for your money. He knows the travel business inside out. He knows to hire/contract the highest quality tour guides. He cares about you.
Before my trip people asked me in California: "What you are not afraid to go to Africa by yourself?"
Now Africa is big, but in Kenya and Tanzania you will enjoy hospitality, English speaking population and you are in countries
that respect tourism as it is so crucial to their economies.
Also if you are afraid that you will wire money to an operator on SafariBookings and you will become a victim to a scam, it
is very unlikely to happen. My Tanzanian guide explained to me that operators who appear on safaribookings are tightly licensed and
regulated by the governments of Tanzania and Kenya.
To conclude: Trust Seth Vincent and you will have a great vacation
Safe Travels
David Borovsky
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent for all guests. Antony and Simon were excellent knowledgeable guides.
Better than expected. Great communication . Service was impeccable
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience! Rely on Lydia! Great Safari!
Fantastic safari! Great driver very competent! Perfect organization!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience, guide and value for money
Initial communication was very easy and Robert sorted us out with what we wanted.
Anthony was a great tour guide throughout. Shared so much knowledge with us and knew where all the good spots were. We saw lions, cheetahs and leopards all on our first day!
We stayed at ilkeliani camp which was lovely. Would definitely recommend. Our tent was incredible, very comfy bed and friendly staff.
Thanks so much
AT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari, bush walks and hiking!
Our hiking tour through South Africa, Swasiland an Zululand was wonderful. Our guides Colly and Cloud from Sunway did a fantastic job spotting moving rocks as animals from far away, sharing all their huge knowledge about wild animals, history and living conditions with us and showing us very beatiful scenery on our hiking tours. They are very kind guys, well organised, excellent cooks and deal with all upcoming questions in a way everybody can feel well.
The accomodations were fine, it´s a good idea to stay two nights and than move on to the next. The small group of five made the bus to our mobile living room.
Thank you so much for the gorgeous experience!
