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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded Expectations!
Our trip, led by John Moody of Extraordinary Journeys, was just that - extraordinary. From the planning stages to our return home, we were well taken care of. We have traveled extensively, both on our own and with tour groups, and this trip was superior in terms of customer service, attention to detail, and accommodations. Of course, being on safari was a huge highlight, and we could not have been more impressed with the people we met and the thrill of spotting wildlife, from herds of elephants to a solitary cape buffalo. I highly recommend Extraordinary Journeys for their ability to plan and deliver exceptional travel experiences.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once-in-a-lifetime trip became first-in-a-lifetime; already planning when I can go back!
I can't say enough about Rose and The Luxury Safari Company. My best friend and I decided to stop talking about going on safari "someday soon" and to step up to the plate and do it. We are just getting back from almost three magical weeks there. Going in, we knew we wanted to see animals but didn't know much more. Rose guided us flawlessly and packaged a three-camp trip that far exceeded our wildest imaginings. All three camps were part of the Elewana Collection, and each was a fabulous and uniquely different experience. Put together, they comprised a perfect snapshot of our African dream and will be a great barometer when planning the next trip. Rose's availability and virtually immediate responsiveness to questions was unparalleled, and all facets of the trip from our departure from Nairobi to the bush, to our departure at trip's end back home went off without a hitch. I could go on and on and on and on, but suffice it to say that I cannot recommend this company more highly and feel incredibly lucky that with all the tour companies out there, we chose this one. EVERYONE IN THE WORLD NEEDS TO GO TO AFRICA, and call Luxury Safari Company to facilitate it!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable and amazing!
James and Jack were outstanding. They went above and beyond to ensure we got as close to the animals as possible on each excursion and they were friendly, funny and professional! I highly recommend Bison Safaris!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Honeymoon with safari in Tanzania and beach relaxation at Seychelles
The Luxury Safari Company made our honeymoon beyond what we could have dreamed about. The service from day one has been extrodinary with great follow up service pre departure, during the vacation and after. The service has been personal and very professional. I would highly recommend the company to others wanting a personal process with very good knowledge about different lodges, destinations and time of year to travel where.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lion King Adventures go above and beyond to create a perfect experience for every customer
Choosing a safari operator for a holiday of a lifetime can be daunting but Anna in the Lion King office does a brilliant job of putting together an itinerary, providing a good description of what to expect from the safari, and answering any questions promptly. Ossie, our driver and tour guide, made our adventure so special by working tirelessly with obvious love for his job to ensure we got the most out of every day on the safari. We couldn't have asked for a better tour operator.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best costumer service ever
We were advised by a friend to choose Spirit of Kenya and we could not have made a better choice. Top 5 star service, spectacular guides Mike and Moses, 24/7 availability in our language with Francisco always, and I mean always available. Accommodations have lived up to expectations especially the Ziwa Lodge which has a special and unique atmosphere. In just 3 days of safari in Nakuru and Masaai Mara we saw all the animals we wanted except the elusive leopard. Kenya is a wonderful country with warm, friendly, and yet so cheerful people. A family adventure that we will never forget. In addition to organizing the safari in Kenya, Spirit still booked us the flight to Zanzibar and the hotel in Stone Town which we loved. Thank you for an unforgettable trip.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Abosolutely AMAZING!!!!
We traveled all the way from new york, USA for this trip and it was hands down an experience of a life time. From my initial inquiry, Hilary was very prompt in his responses and made sure he answered all of my questions. It was our first time camping and traveling to east Africa so I was very cautious when booking, but that feeling quickly vanished after the multiple email exchanges with Hilary. We booked a 3 day safari. Our chef and driver were absolutely amazing. There were very passionate/energetic throughout the 3 days. There was never a dull moment with them. Their energy was always at 100%. Food was amazing. I was amazed at how they were able to provide quality and tasty meals with limited resources. Very impressive! We saw 4/5 big five and a tons of wild life. Not only did I learn about the wild life, I learned about the culture in Tanzania. The staff was very knowledgeable and accommodating.
Its also worthy to note that Hilary who is a local Tanzanian owns the company. It felt great to support.
Great value and I would definitely recommend this company without hesitation.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best vacation ever!
My husband and I have just returned from a 15 day/14 night private safari tour in Kenya and Tanzania, which also included beach time on Zanzibar. Everything about this vacation was perfect, from beginning to end. We could not have been more pleased. Geophrey did an absolutely wonderful job of booking the safari for us. He was quick to respond to my emails, answered every question (I had many), and was very thorough with the many details of the trip. Geophrey met us upon our arrival in Nairobi and was there at each of our flights to greet us and/or see us off. Geophrey and/or our tour guides walked us through the process of customs and immigration at border crossings. When we found out that we were over our limit for the small plane that would take us to Zanzibar, we repacked our suitcases to comply with the weight limits and Geophrey was so very kind to take all the extra baggage and store it with him, while we spent 3 days on Zanzibar. Our tour guides, George, Joseph and James, were all excellent. Their ability to spot animals was outstanding! We saw all of the big 5 and so much more - literally thousands of animals! The guides were always patient and accommodating whenever we asked to stop and take many, many pictures. They went out of their way to get the jeep in just the right spot for photos. All 3 of the guides were very knowledgeable regarding the life-style and culture of the various animals and they shared their knowledge with us, which made viewing the animals so much more interesting. The knowledge of life-style and culture extended to the native people and locals, as well. It was fascinating to learn about these wonderful, warm, welcoming people. We are in awe of how much we learned from our 3 guides in our short time together! We stayed in a variety of lodges, from luxury to "glamping" tents to basic tent camps. All exceeded out expectations! Food, accommodations and service were amazing everywhere we stayed. My husband and I have traveled all around the world - and THIS trip has gone down as our best trip ever! I can not recommend Kenan Travel and Tours enough! Thank you, Geophrey, George, Joseph and James for making our trip to Kenya and Tanzania wonderful!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Safari!
We bought a tourist package for a week during the great migration. 3nights in Masai Mara and 3nights (lake Nakuru, lake Baringo, lake Naivasha) Perfectly organized tour, very good driver and everything was ok
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Stellar company that will far exceed your expecations!!!
I run an adventure group within the U.S. and we decided to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro. In celebration of this we decided we wanted to fly to Kenya and experience a 5 day Safari. We planned this a year out and Maggie was so patient with us and has excellent communication skills. Maggie always got back with me within 24 hours which I found very impressive. There was a total of 15 of us on this tour. During our tour we stayed at 3 different lodges and we were welcomed with so much enthusiasm at each place. The staff was very friendly and very accommodating. The food was always hot and fresh and plenty of it.
Now as far as the Safari itself. I can Not say enough about our guides James and Jack. The 2 are so knowledgeable and they were so informative during our 5 day adventure. The communication among all the outfitters were just outstanding. You can see they want to make sure everyone sees all the animals. This was my 7th safari and it was the first time I saw the male lion. Not only did I see one I actually saw 3 different males!!! So exciting. We saw the big 5 among so many other wildlife. This was truly hands down the Best Safari I have ever been on. I would highly recommend you add on the boat safari itself. We were so close to the Hippo's and our guy had a fish in the boat. He whistled to the Eagle and threw it out into the water and how majestic that Eagle flew down and captured it. So Beautiful. The whole island around the Cresent Moon Island was so beautiful.
We ended our tour with Hell's Gate and I Loved that place. The one thing I would have done differently is take the bike ride down instead of driving. We ended up asking James and Jack if we could walk for awhile and they allowed us. It was Fantastic as we got close to some giraffes and zebras. So cool. The hike to the Devil's Bedroom was incredible and so incredibly beautiful. It's a Must do.
James and Jack made our adventure so memorable and I will charish these memories for life. A huge Thank You to Maggie for putting this itinerary together for us. Trust Maggie as she knows what she is doing. I could have never imagined doing so much in such a short time. James and Jack even squeezed in for us to go to the Masia Village which too was very educational, insightful and so special.
I am so Grateful to Maggie and all of her expertise and knowledge of the business. I also appriciate James and Jack. This is not just a job for them. They were so sincere and genuine in wanting to get to know us and make sure we were having the best time of our lives.
Thank You to All of you just does Not seem like enough......