US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once In A Lifetime (but hopefully not)
Everything about my trip was first class. From the transparent communications with Ben, to the amazing experience and service we received on the mountain, I could not recommend enough the wonderful job E-Trip Africa did.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing and well organised trip!
Since the moment we booked the Safari until the end of it we can’t complain about anything. Great service and amazing experience. Totally recommend it!!
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4 amazing weeks in Kenya
We had a wonderful opportunity to visit Kenya in cooperation with Bush-thorn Adventures and Safaris. We have spent around a week and a half with Samuel who is in charge of Bush-thorns and we are glad we had the opportunity.
Communication with Sam was excellent from the very beginning of our trip planning. He helped us a lot preparing for the trip.
We met in Nairobi at the first day of our journey. Samuel was very friendly, fun and experienced companion. Personally, I cannot imagine the start of our journey without him. He was very pleasant company to our travel group and I would like to get back to Kenya one day and spent some more time with Sam.
I fully recommend Bush-thorn services when visiting the Kenya.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you Ben & Aurelie!!!
My friend and I tend to wait until the last minute to make travel plans, and only settled on flights and travel dates about three months before arriving in Africa. After a separate 3 day gorilla trekking safari in Uganda, we flew into Tanzania to start our 7 night safari.
Everything about the booking process was easy. Ben was very helpful in answering our questions and tailoring to our specific needs (we flew into Kilimanjaro instead of Arusha; he made sure our driver met us on time when the airline switched our flight times only the day before arrival). Things were just as orderly from the moment our guide Livingstone picked us up from the airport. No detail was overlooked. We were sent off with a crate of books and binoculars (imperative - thank goodness we had them as neither of us packed our own for space/weight reasons). We loved staying at their home the nights before and after the safari; the house staff was wonderful, and meeting Ben and Aurelie in person to discuss the trip was really great. They even set us up in two separate rooms since the house was empty at the time. Food was delicious, and it was nice to have those little luxuries of wifi and hot water. The camps we stayed at were great (and most of them felt much more luxurious than "moderate"). Our favorites were probably the two Serengeti camps - Nieleze & Flycatcher Bologonja. Livingstone was full of knowledge, and very kind and friendly throughout our week together. We didn't want to leave him to fly to Zanzibar! Speaking of, we are so glad we decided to book the final Zanzibar portion of our trip through e-Trip. All of our ground transfers were pre-arranged (we spent one night on Chumbe Island off the coast of Zanzibar - a must see in my opinion), as were our flights to and from the island. We went with Coastal Aviation per Ben's recommendation and it was top notch; the price of the ticket included the tourist departure tax & they even bumped us to an earlier departure when seats became available. They also have an offsite lounge you can use if you have long layovers at DAR; just make sure to contact the airline beforehand so there is a driver there to meet you (DAR is actually two airports - we landed at the smaller airport and were departing via KLM from the main airport). Much better than sitting outside the airport for hours.
It's been six weeks since we returned and I can't stop talking about the trip. Really a trip of a lifetime (yet I hope I can make it again some day!). Wouldn't hesitate to use e-Trip again; they were fantastic!!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of our best experiences so far
We really loved our time in safari with Shemeji. The communication was very easy with Emma before our trip.
During the safari we saw a lot of animals and we really liked our guide Adam who was very professional, knowledgeable and organized. He was also patient and always managed to get us close to the animals. We booked a group tour and therefore we were 4 people which was perfect; not too many not too little. The campsites are in good condition and our cook Godson made really delicious food. I am quite picky when it comes to food and therefore was happily surprised. On top of being a great cook he is a very kind and caring person. It felt like going home when we were coming back from game drive.
We had a great experience with Shemeji and will definitely book with them again!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The experience of a lifetime. Magical, thrilling, wonderful. The closeness to nature unparalleled
The 3 night 4 day Explorer canoe safari was extremely well organised. We did the safari in the dry season with temperatures of 40 degrees the norm but the guides managed our schedule to cope with the heat and the benefit is that you get the very best game viewing. It is a very special experience to set off in your 2 man Canadian canoes with everything packed aboard for the trip and paddle down the Zambezi. It's an adrenaline rush at times as there is the very real danger from hippos and crocs but the guides are superbly trained and take no risks. By canoe you have access up small tributaries which no one else can get to and to paddle among grazing elephants, buffaloes, zebra and endless amazing bird life is incredible. We had lions jump across the river right in front of us.Each night we pitched camp on a deserted sandy island, safe from lions( although elephants would often join us) then the guides cooked a delicious hot supper which we ate as the sun set and the stars came out. No luxury safari lodge could ever match what we did. Once in Mana Pools park we saw no other people , boats or vehicles, it was just us and the wildlife. So special.
You do need to be fit enough to sit and paddle a canoe for around 7 hours and happy to camp in a simple but comfortable tent. You will get up at dawn and be in bed at dusk and be completely immersed in nature.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome!
The whole tour was outstanding from the time we were picked up at the airport to the time we were dropped off back at the airport. The hotel we stayed at on the first night was very comfortable, the food superb and the staff engaging. We took the minibus to kruger which was comfortable and gave us the chance to see some of the country. Our time in Kruger was excellent, the tours were great and we were able to see lots of animals, some of which were very close. We stayed in a chalet and although there was a problem with the accommodation we were quickly moved and upgraded, the Kruger Tour rangers helped sort out the problem. The meals were very special as everybody on the tour ate together and so that gave you the opportunity to meet lots of people and chat over a glass of wine or two. There was lots of food and there was a good variety. The Kruger Tour rangers were outstanding whether on tour or back in camp. They were extremely knowledgeable, easy to chat too and very helpful. The tour certainly represented outstanding value for money.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good logistics and planning. Every detail attended to. Exceptional after-hours service
Gail's attention to detail was excellent. Her scheduling of all our private transfers, pick ups and logistics of travel to the need for early check-ins where necessary was flawless. The minutiae in the itinerary meant that we were well briefed on our schedule and there was nothing left nothing to chance. Her recommendations of the exceptional hotels, the logistics and planning made our holiday enjoyable.
SK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome experience !!!!
Our family with 2 children experienced a wonderful 6days safari experience (including night game and walking safari) with Kanuth Adventures Safaris in Ruaha/Mikumi NP with Kanuth as driver and Hamiz as cook.
Kanuth was very patient during negotiation period, answering the emails immediately and during the trip itself always perfectly prepared, ready to help, having deep knowledge of all fauna and flora around.
When we had problems with accomodation, he reacted smoothly and let change the room immediately.
If you are travelling to Tanzania for safari, I can only recommend Kanuth and his company!!!
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Michal, Slovakia
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gail Hughes delivers personalised, informed travel service which translates into great experiences
Gail listened to the type of safari experience we wanted and responded with a couple of options. She answered our many questions and was a fountain of information, which enabled us to be prepared and comfortable while on safari. All our transfers and accommodation were of the highest standard. I would recommend Gail Hughes without reservation.