DE
Perfect organization, very nice and qualified guiding crew.
From the first steps of planning up to the last transport to the hotel at the end,everything was perfectly organized by Emma and her crew. With Omari we had a very qualified and friendly guide and driver and Pius was Mr.Delicious cook. Thank you all for this wonderful experience we will never forget!
Best safari ever!
It was such an amazing experience, Abu really did his best for all of us to really enjoy our trip and truly went out of his way and beyond.
The food was excellent, our chef put up with all my fussiness and really did amazingly!
We saw all the animals, lots of giraffes and lions and elephants; it was fabulous! We also and got to see the great migration, an amazing once in a lifetime experience!
The camping was really nice too, the tents really comfy and we never got eaten by animals at night.
Overally the best experience!
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience, outstanding staff & service!
We had an amazing, trip of a lifetime through Barafu Tours! We did both the Kilimanjaro trek and the safari and both were outstanding!!! It was very important for us to book our trip through a locally owned tour company, nevertheless, we were a bit nervous. After speaking with Chance, I was reassured we would be in good hands, but once we got there I realized we were in excellent hands.
We hiked on 6 day Machame route and reached the top due to our outstanding guides, Mohammed and Juma, who were 100% dedicated at all times to making sure we would succeed and were committed above and beyond to our safety. Thanks to Abbas, the stomach engineer, we were very well fed and fueled at all times, and I very very much appreciate the extra mile they went especially to make sure I had plenty to eat (I'm a vegan). The porters gave us top-notch service, made us feel at home at each stop along the way and went the extra mile to lift out spirits. Shout outs to Pray, our server, who always put a smile on my face, and to Amiri, who saved me going down the mountain. We had the BEST crew!!! The attentive, personal support and the warm dedication was really what made the trek and our summit so memorable.
We originally had booked a 7 day trek, but we finished Kili in 6 days, so when we got back from the trek, Chance was awesome and made last minute arrangements for us to have a super cool day in Moshi where we had a cool coffee-making experience/tour and swam in really sweet waterfalls.
Our safari was outstanding as well - Cippy, our guide, is the man! We saw the Big Five - rhinos, elephants, lions, cheetahs, and buffalo, all on our first 2 hours at Serengeti. He was always making sure we got the photos we needed, finding for us the local banana beer we discovered 8-), knowing exactly where to spot the big cats and the other animals, and overall had a great playlist of Swahili rap/reggae during the jeep rides. Each park has its unique view and wildlife, and Cippy made sure we made the most out of each day. For accommodations, Chance hooked us up with really luxurious spots to sleep at where we immensely enjoyed our nights.
Overall, we are super super glad we booked through Barafu and recommend our trip to all our friends and family. We couldn't have asked a better experience! If I could give 10 stars here, I would!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime
Our safari with Nature Travel Namibia exceeded all expectations from booking right through to the experience itself. We had a very personal service when booking with lots of silly questions answered quickly and fully. We did the Namibia, Botswana, Victoria Falls safari and it was excellent from start to finish.
Our guide, Jakes, knowledge, expertise and patience was unbeatable. He took care of all the arrangements and looked after us for the whole of the Namibian part of the tour. He was excellent at finding and spotting wildlife and taught us so much. The group was very small and personal, just myself and my adult daughter and 3 other ladies. As 2 women travelling alone safety was an issue of us but we felt totally safe at all times.
Our guide couldn't accompany us over the border to Botswana and while we missed him and all he did for us all the transfers were smooth and without problems.
The Namibian part of the trip was the best for us with wonderful views of animals including lions on a kill, elephants, zebra, giraffe, hippos, crocodile and lots of different antelope and beautiful birds, some of the encounters up really close. Chobe in Botswana was fantastic in terms of wildlife and landscape but was spoiled for us a bit by being so crowded, especially compared to Etosha and Caprivi. But Victoria Falls was a fantastic ending and even with low water levels was spectacular.
The accommodation was all excellent, with wonderful service, food and entertainment - and some great gift shops!
All in all a fantastic trip, and we would definitely recommend Nature Travel Namibia to anyone looking for the perfect safari - you wont be disappointed.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5 days tour to Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth
I had Hamza as my driver guide for 5 days and he made every effort to ensure my time in Uganda was a trip of a lifetime. The itinerary was jam packed and I got to do see everything I hoped to see (gorillas, chimps, elephants, climbing lions, and buffalo to name a few). My tour consultant, Robert, was also there at the beginning and end to make sure I had everything I needed in the beginning and feedback at the end. Overall, I would highly recommend Tourland Uganda and will use them again when I visit again.
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable company, right one to choice
Elieza and his team, they were more than a safari company for us. He and his team was really helpful during our honeymoon. They gave us a complete package which offers pick up and drop up to airport even for our local flights to zanzibar. We stayed in his house for 2 nights in a private room as guests. His team, his friends was great. He let us to leave our extra baggages in his house and next week we came and take them without any problem. He is so reliable and kind person. Actually the safari was 4 star because the night we spent at the camp site near ngrongoro was too cold but our sleeping bags were so thin(they would be more prepared for that). Thus we couldn't even sleep that night but when we wanted to end the safari 2 days earlier than we agreed before, he refund that 2 days amount as reasonable. I highly recommend him and when i looked at back and evaluated our whole holiday with his team, they definetely deserve 6 stars, not even 5!!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari tour guide at affordable prices - wonderful experience!
We travelled to Kenya for our honeymoon this year. Of yourse, we wanted to go on a safari as well. A friend of mine who is in Kenya very often recommended to contact Gabriel.
We booked the safari tour with Gabriel via email. My husband and I wanted to go to Tsavo East National Park and to Amboseli national park, so Gabrial planned the entire 5-day trip out for us - including accommodation etc. He took us to beautiful places, showed us around not only in the National Parks but also on the way to and from there, and patiently answered all our questions (and we did have many!) with regard just anything: animals, culture, politics.... you name it. Besides, he was always happy to change plans at the last minute to cater for our needs, e.g. to get cash on our way to a national park or to go to a supermarket to buy sweets for the local children.
On the bottom line, we are so happy that we booked our safari with Gabriel. He is a very likeable, knowledgeable person and we felt comfortable with him throughout the tour. We will definitely come back to Kenya and book another trip with Gabriel, and we can only recommend anyone to do so as well!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An absolutely amazing trip
Over the summer I spent 7 weeks in Uganda. Being my first time to Africa, and as a female traveling alone, I decided to book a tour for the first part of the trip.
I did quite a lot of research, and after much thought decided to go with a company owned and run by locals. I can say without a shadow of a doubt that I made the right choice, and that the trip was worth every single penny I paid. For 19 days I had the luxury of comfortably traveling the country in the company of my fantastic guide.
Patrick was incredibly knowledgeable about the places we visited and the wildlife. He had worked in many of the parks before joining Encounter Africa Safaris, so he knew the best places for spotting animals. I saw pretty much everything: leopards, tree lions, hyenas, elephants, giraffes, monkeys, chameleons... and of course, gorillas!
The trip was a good mixture of nature, culture and adventure, and I felt safe and well taken care of at all times.
Thank you, Encounter Africa Safaris and Patrick, for making this a memorable summer! I will definitely go back:)
IN
When did you go
We arrived at Drive Tanzania Ltd. Uganda Safari Pickup stops and from there our guide took us on a tour of nature. We booked Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Safari 5 days for our family. The safari started with a professional guide taking us to different spots of importance and telling us about them in full details. Let me tell you that our entire family has a great interest in adventure and nature and with Drive Tanzania Ltd. Uganda Safari, it was like getting what we have ever desired. We saw many gorillas in their natural habitats and must admit what an amazing creature they are. The services of Drive Tanzania Ltd. were commendable as we had a professional guide, comfortable travel car and well planned and scheduled tour to explore the jungle. We surely recommend their services to all nature enthusiasts. They are the best, thanks, Drive Tanzania Ltd.
QA
20-35 years of age
It was awsome..enjoyed every bit of the trip..i would recomend anyone anytime for magical retreats!!
It was really a very good trip...special thanks to Pamela and livingston (am sorry if thw spelling is wrong).both wer very good and v helpful. It was one of my memorable trip..got the best hotels..everything was within our comfort zone..thank u soo much Pamela..