NG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Perfect Handshake with Nature
Looking forward returning to this wonderful place that brought me close to nature,i enjoyed every moment of this reserve as well as the amazing game drives. The guides and reception were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. They showed us some amazing views. A special thanks to the hosts for making our stay an unforgettable experience with nature
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Top Cream helped to organise a wonderful trip to see Gorillas in Uganda
Top Cream were very professional and hardworking. They helped us to organise a lovely trip to Uganda to see the Gorillas. We stayed at Maranda lodge which had the added benefit of being next to the lake and having lake activities. Other lodges are nearer to the gorillas but would have potentially more limited other activities. We also did a community walk which was a good way to see the local community.
Top Cream were able to secure gorilla permits and hotel even though we booked very late and in peak season. As compared to other travel agencies, they were better value for money as we had flights included whereas other tour companies were offering less for the same money (ie with a 7-8 hour road trip rather than flights). The flight is an experience in itself and worth trying because you are flying low and see amazing scenery. When I accidentally paid twice - Top Cream promptly arranged to refund the money. All the partners who did pick ups were really pleasant to deal with and showed up on time.
I would definitely use them again for a trip in Africa - and not just for Kenyan tours.
We have fantastic time Safari,Zanzibar,and Dar es Salaam ever we’re excellent service thanks Ubon
Very soon next booking with Ubon Safari thanks very professional service team thanks Regards Balraj
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Terrific experience and wonderful vacation!
Right from the start, Martha's (and Big Time's) special attention was evident. She answered all my questions quickly and efficiently as well as catering to our requests for itinerary changes. With her input and experience, the package she crafted for us met all our needs and gave us a truly memorable and unique vacation.
James, our driver guide, was the perfect fit for us as well. He handled all our little requests and worked so hard to make our experience so marvelous. His experience with the animals and Kenya's history, geography and peoples made it a pleasure to spend our 10 days with him.
We also feel we received good value for the level of accommodation, meals and service we were given. We would have loved to have stayed longer at Sweetwaters and Lake Navaisha. BTW we are in our 60's.
We also consider to have made friends with whom we will stay in contact.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Easily the best tour guide in Africa !
My wife and I have toured six times in different parts of Africa but no experience comes close to our 17 days with Frank Tours . Frank is incredibly well-informed and well-connected. We loved his warm relationships with people in every corner of the country and he displayed the same warmth to us from the moment we met . What a wonderful sense of humour. He anticipates every thing , so that all is smooth. He is a legend in Uganda and it was an honour to have had him as our guide for 17 days and a friend forever.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Landside are the best !
We found Kilimanjaro Heroes while researching tour companies to climb Kilimanjaro and who could organize safari's. Landside Adventures were cheaper than the competition with great reviews and it turns out there is no sacrifice to quality. From the start of the trip to the end they were always helpful, treated us with great respect, and did their best to ensure we had a memorable trip.
We did Machame (6 days), our guides Keddy and Elias were full of knowledge and also had such a relaxed attitude it rubbed off on us and helped us be comfortable with what we were undertaking. The rest of the crew as well were faultless. Keddy also provided great tours of Arusha city and Hot springs for relatively modest fees.
On the safari, Mohamed and Nickolaus are a great team, Mohamed is a funny man, and knows how to get close to the action. Nickolaus's food is excellent and much appreciated after the long 'African massages' of the roads.
While their website contains a lot of information, I'd also recommend looking at others for information such as gear and tips.
If you are comparing several companies, you've found the right one here. Feel free to message me if you have any questions about them.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
‘The safari experience was memorable!’ ‘Just spent the most amazing week on Safari with African Para
Well organised and the opportunity to see lots of different wildlife and scenery. Saw loads of lions, a leopard on day 1, cheetahs, chased by hippos, and the amazing migration which has to be seen to be believed. Special shout out to our guide Isa who was absolutely awesome. Nothing was too much trouble and he looked after us all so well and ensured we always got prime position for seeing all the animals. Would definitely do again and would insist on Isa as my guide!’
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
WOW.....
Our original camp lost it's concession and we were informed from our Travel Agent a few weeks prior to arrival in Botswana that we would now be in a mobile camp. Not sure what this exactly meant, our group had a bit of trepidation as we made our way to our "mobile camp" on the 1st of 3 days. I'm sure Rob, our host and owner of Golden Africa could see the uncertainty in our faces as we sat down for a cool drink and our orientation. He kindly explained the camp rules and guidelines and after our 1st night we were in LOVE with our all of the staff, accommodations, surroundings and the beauty of being on the land with no electricity, wifi or other modern day trappings.
Early in the morning hours, before the sun has even given rise, the smell of camp fire starts the day and you know water is being heated for showers and breakfast is being readied. Quietly the camp staff makes their way to each tent, filling outside basins with fresh warm water and saying "Good Morning, your shower is ready".....Slowly the day begins.
The heart of Africa is not only in the vast open land, the free roaming animals that we all come to see, but deep in the grooves of it's people's kind and generous souls.
We miss our time with Rob and his staff, incredible and unexpectedly prepared gourmet meals, laying in our cozy tent at night hugging our hot water bottle, listening to the sounds of animals nearby and awaking to that wonderful smell of camp fire and the warm "Good Morning"......
Thank you Rob and all of your staff for the memorable 3 days of living in the quietness of Botswana.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very flexible, friendly and responsive service
I reccommend Gombe Safaris and Tours. It is a very flexible, friendly and responsive service. They put together a good tour which met my needs. Overall, the service providers they used were also good in Kigoma and Gombe. The only area for improvement would have been communications (maybe a bit clearer on the schedules), and ensuring that the service providers on the ground were fully up to speed but overall it was very good.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
No other word... Excellent.. Fantastic... Exemplory experience .. Simple
Can’t explain the service I got for me and my family...
Just fabulous.. 6 magical days
