KR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A proffessional
A proffessional Tanzania safari to Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park.
Robert and his team arranged for us unforgettable Tanzania Experience. All was good from pick to entire safari.
I recommend this company for an amazing Tanzania safari.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best safari experience you can get in Tanzania
The most flexible itinerary. Reasonable prices. Friendly, patient, attentive, understanding, supportive, knowledgeable team. Experts in safari tours. Comfortable and clean lodgings. Provides the best experience in safari tours. Staff is very helpful when looking for souvenirs that gives you the value for money.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Informative,efficient,flexible
Thumbs up for all the above mentioned...Been with Faizal on Safari and had an excellent time...He was on time and very accomodating...What stood out most was his knowledge of the bush, fauna and flora...Faizal being a field guide has grasped this knowledge through experience and this for me is a big plus...
Would definetly reccomend Bush Xplorers
"Nothing in the bush is cast in stone - Faizal Bush Xporers"
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable, friendly and super competent.
Our trip consisted of accommodation and tours in Victoria Falls, transfers to Botswana, accommodation and photography safaris there, then transfers back to Zimbabwe. Transfers, accommodation again in Vic Falls.
My communication was with Ludwick who was amazing. He went way above and beyond normal service to make me feel confident in the organisation of our trip. It was our first time in Africa and hence, we had a lot of questions. I think we had around 60 emails back and forth in the 6 months leading up to our trip. He provided numerous options with clear pros and cons about each, as well as helping us with all our general questions.
The trip itself ran perfectly, all transfers were on time, tour guides were very knowledgeable, special mention to Polite, who took us on most of our tours and transfers. I would most definitely recommend Falcon to anyone wanting to tailor their own trip how they want to do it. We saw many other large tour groups that looked cramped and impersonal. We are very glad that we we didn't end up on one of them, Falcon had a much more personal feel.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience in Kenya
Our experience in Kenya was excellent. From the moment we met our driver in Nairobi, we
felt looked after and taken care of. He ensured we felt safe and shared information about the community around us, as we were driving. Our driver took us to the Giraffe Sanctuary, where we all delighted in being up close and personal, feeding the giraffes. The hotel where we spent a night was clean, quiet and had good hospitality. Our flight to the Maasai Mara was short and easy, and our driver ensured we were settled before leaving. The Angama resort where we stayed was true to its name—a place between heaven and earth. It was a beautiful place, with excellent staff. We looked forward to seeing all of the Angama staff, daily, and they were very accommodating of our son’s special diet, and our daughters’ picky eating. Our tour guide Alice was wonderfully knowledgeable about the animals, the land, the people and the history in the Maasai. It was easy to spend so much time with her, and we felt very comfortable and safe, as we drove around the Maasai. Our return to Nairobi was also smooth, and we even had time to stop in and look for souvenirs before heading to the airport. Overall, we left kenya with good memories, as the experience had been well coordinated and planned.
TH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Still great wild life
Avoid popular game reserves. Too many vehicle safari travellers. Go to minor reserves such as Dinokeng near Pretoria. You can stay in the reserve and practically monopolize the nature. Few travellers. Safety is good opposed to typical travellers comments. Just don't do things or go to places you don't in your own country.
SA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A country with incredible unique wildlife and birdlife that as a avid birder was simply amazing
We arranged a private tour which used a Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD and our driver guide was excellent providing great insights into the local countryside, people and culture. The duration of the tour was 8 days which meant we were unable to visit some places such as the Simien Mountains. The 4WD helped access areas that mini-buses etc were unable to access. Local specialist guides were engaged in the specific areas we visited, who added a lot of value in finding and seeing the unique wildlife and bird life. The highlights were the endemic wildlife such as Ethiopian Wolf, Mountain Nyala and Menelik's Bushbuck and the endemic bird species such as Abyssinian Longclaw, White-collared Pigeon, Ethiopian Siskin, Wattled Ibis and Abyssinian Oriole. We also saw many bird species while driving between locations including Black-crowned Crane, Thick-billed Raven and three species of critically endangered vulture, in the same flock, feeding on a carcass: White Headed, Hooded and Ruppell's. Other wildlife highlights included Beisa Oryx, Salt's Dik Dik and Golden Jackal in Awash Falls National Park.
In general the accommodations were good and the food provided by them was also good and very plentiful. The staff in all locations were very friendly and could not have been more helpful. The costs of extras, where applicable, such as alcoholic drinks was also reasonable. Due to arriving in Addis Ababa in the early hours of the morning we stayed the first night there. The hotel was from an international chain, and the good thing we found was that all the hotels run a 24 hour shuttle service to and from the hotel. A couple of things we learned were to take care in checking accommodation prior to departure as some of the local hotels have problems with water etc. Also we found internet coverage was hit and miss. More importantly we found it was important to check and double check regarding allergies as one hotel in particular did not have a good process in place to address this issue.
Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would recommend Ethiopia as both a unique and fascinating destination with charming people. We hope to return to visit the places we missed on our first visit.
CL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing first safari experience
While planning for the safary Mussa answered all my questions very patiently. Out guide Safe really knew his way into searching for lions and cool animals. He was very kind to try to show and teach us about every different animal and bird we encountered since it was our first safari adventure!
The jeep was so comfortable and having all that space for both of us was the best part.
The food was great, plenty and respectful with my dietary limitations, thank you Piuce!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience in the Masai Mara
We had a really good experience booking our Safari via SunUp Adventures. Communication with Chris was efficient and everything was super clear. Our guide Josh was brilliant - really knowledgeable, really good driver and easy to get along with. The camp we staid at as part of the package provided by SunUp adventures was also a really good experience. Overall, for a first safari planned a little bit at the last minute, we couldn't have hoped for anything better! We will definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a safari in the Masai Mara.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent African Tour With Gecko Safaris Africa
We chose to visit Rwanda,DRC,Uganda and Masai Mara as an African safari was at the top of our travel list and a longtime trusted friend (Roger) who works and currently lives in Goma (DRC) invited us. He recommended us to Gecko Safaris Africa and we are very thankful we took his advise as our trip for 7 exceeded our expectations . Our tour started when our excellent guide/driver Muhindo picked us up in a New Toyota Land Cruiser safari vehicle at Kigali international airport. Muhindo is focused and knowledgeable guide who pays attention to all details in order to provide a memorable and safe experience. He is an intense, aware driver who is able to navigate the roads. In Congo roads are not that good with a lot pot-halls but with his skills we managed to visit all the attractions without problems, He proved many times that he is "The Best Tour Guide in Africa." For example, he spotted a leopard in a tree just before sunset from quite a distance and provided us with the thrill of fabulous close up photos/video. We visited,Kigali,Volcano national park,Virunga national park, nyiragongo, tchegera islands,lake mutanda,Bwindi national park,Queen Elizabeth national park ,Kibale national, Murchison falls national park, Lake Mburo National Park, Masai Mara National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park. We paid a total of about $26750 per person for this trip as We wanted upmarket accommodations and it was well worth it for 24 nights in Africa, I highly recommend Gecko Safaris Africa!