FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari with professional safari agency
Great communication with the Ways of Africa Travel team, amazing safari experience in the parks, great value for money. Will recommend and do again!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely incredible
My partner and I did the budget 4 day 3 night gorilla and chimp trekking tour. Absolutely brilliant! We were exceptionally fortunate to have been on a safari with Safaris by Jon and even luckier that we got John as our guide. Everything was seamless from the moment John picked us up from the airport. He organised somebody from the airport chaperone us through immigration, which made it less daunting. The car was extremely comfortable, we were even able to fully recline to nap on long drives. John was extremely kind and attentive, and his guidance ensured we had an amazing trip. He always made sure to give us loads of information and was very informative. All of our accommodation and meals were also excellent.
We did chimp trekking in Kyambura Gorge and gorilla trekking in the Ruhija sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Both were excellent and we were lucky enough to see both animals up close. We even got time for a bonus game drive in Queen Elizabeth Natural Park and managed to see lions, elephants, buffalo and a leopard as well as warthogs, a hyena, kobs and more in only 3 hours! Obviously we were lucky, but John's knowledge and excellent driving had a big role to play!
Can't thank and recommend John enough for an incredible experience!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A breathtaking trip
An amazing experience with adorable people who always smile and take care of your health but also of your fears to go to the summit. With William, it’s impossible to not reach the top of Kilimanjaro.
For the safari, Ngongoro is fr the most beautiful panoramic view I have seen in my whole life. We’ve seen several lions !
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A professional organisation who organised our holiday from start to finish
Kennedy organised our holiday from start to finish. We visited 4 parks and had a spell on the beach.
When a query arose prior to our holiday his response was immediate regardless of the time of day. There was an issue with our visa and he went round to the visa office in Nairobi to resolve this.
Our driver Daniel was very knowledgeable and pleasant.
I’d recommend Africa Challenge Safaris to organise your holiday.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Shawn was extremely knowledgeable and understanding, & continuously available to manage everything.
I recently worked with Nomad Africa to plan a wonderful safari experience for my visiting parents in the Masai Mara, Kenya. The tour was well-organized, with excellent attention to detail; our travel booking guide took the time to meet with me and understand the needs and desires of my parents as she planned the perfect 3-day excursion for them. She was also excellent at finding great rates and tailoring the trip to our budget and my parents dream safari.
Accommodations are serene, glamorous and immersed in the natural surroundings. Through Nomad Africa's connections, the guides ensure incredible wildlife sightings, including the Big Five. The cultural experience with the Maasai community is also a unique touch.
What set Nomad Africa apart in planning this experience is their passion for creating authentic experiences. I highly recommend them for a fantastic safari adventure in the Masai Mara, and will likely use them again in the future as I plan other trips with my family.
Thanks for making my parents dream safari come true!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very accommodating, just beware of potential downsides to group safaris
African Chitah came out as the best option for joining a two day group safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro: they were the cheapest option and willing to accommodate a request for a specific lodge at the edge of Ngorongoro. They were very helpful and communicative in arranging a rented camera and dealing with issues that came up (e.g. the road to my lodge was so muddy that our car got stuck). The “group safari” setup (or join safari as they call it) is quite intriguing: clients from different companies seem to be put together in an intricate logistical puzzle that involves separate drivers for transfers from town (in normal cars) and safari guides. I liked that it makes efficient use of resources, but it also has its downsides. The focus on efficiency gave me the impression that the guides chose routes through the parks that were more fuel-economic, like when we spotted an elephant in Ngorongoro and the driver didn’t want to make the detour despite everyone in the car asking for it. The safari cars were also clearly older and for some reason didn’t have the radio to hear from other drivers where wildlife was spotted. On my way from Arusha I was taken by two different drivers and then handed over to the guides at the central gathering point (Panorama), who were not informed about the specifics of my itinerary and initially wanted to change my specifically requested hotel - which had been the primary reason I booked with Chitah. When I protested they quickly accepted this and accommodated the schedule as planned - but it does mean you need to stand up for yourself and be a bit vigilant that things go as planned and everybody knows where you’re supposed to go. Another downside is that there’s more waiting time involved. In the morning there’s a breakfast as clients gather (even though I had breakfast already), and after tarangire I had to wait at a gas station for over an hour for some other clients who also needed to go to Arusha, because their safari - in the same park! - was still ongoing, which felt a bit like I had drawn the short straw in terms of how much safari time I got.
All in all the experience was pretty good, we got to see some great animals, but it is good to be mindful of how the group safaris are organized.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very helpful, educated and knowledgeable!
I hired David to take me from the airport to Kilimanjaro to buy a medicine to my kids! He was very helpful! He did everything he could to help me find it, he even called a doctor and took me to the hospital to help me! He is very trustworthy and knowledgeable about Kilimanjaro mountain and South Africa’s safaris! I would certainly hired him in my next Africa’s adventure!
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
Nice service
Everything was fine and the guys were very nice
Good food
I recommend
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience with Zee in Namibia
We had a great 12 days in Namibia. Our driver and guide Zee was excellent. His knowledge and enthusiasm was first rate and when there was the odd bump, he was on the front foot immediately to resolve it. We would not hesitate to use him and the company again.
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilimanjaro and Safari
Sunny Safaris helped us put together an unforgettable trip we will remember a lifetime. We started our three week journey by climbing Mt Kilimanjaro via the Machame route. We spent six challenging yet amazing days in the spectacular mountain, much due to the lovely team of porters and guides. After our daily walk we entered a new camp where we were greeted by the porters great energy . We enjoyed nutricious dinner before we rested for the following day.
After descending from the unforgettable hike, we were picked up by Sami who were our chafeur for the next three days spent on Safari. We visited Serengeti Nathional park, Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater where we got to experience the African wildlife and see the animals in their natural habitat. Sami knew a whole lot about the species and their characteristics, as well as the history of the districts we drove through.
After yet another unforgettable experience,we took off to Pemba Island for a super relaxing week. We were picked up and drove through charming villages before we arrived at Aiyana Resort, recommended by Sunny Safari. The week spent here was as relaxing as can be - in the clear turquoise water or the beautiful beachfront house. The seafood was impeccable and the staff was lovely. We left more rested than ever and will be reminiscing of this amazing trip for a long long time. Sunny Safari helped us create a seamless three week journey, and we highly recommend their expertise.