20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dedicated to showing every animal
Mbwana was a dedicated guide that made sure we got the best chance to see every animal you’d want to see. Food was amazing, accomodation was great
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
They organized the tour very well, but their communication to the hotel we stay was not well.
John, our driver the guide for safari was outstanding for finding all animals which we expected to see them in the safari. We enjoyed very much with his guide and his friendship.
However the tour office was not a particularly good for communicating with the hotel and lodge on the first second and third days of the tour as we had to pay the extra on the first day and stayed a standard room instead of a luxury bungalow booked at the Karatu safari lodge on second and third days.
BH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing service
Great service, wonderful cooperation and delicious food
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A really humble and kind operator
It was a lovely experience, we went at the end it May so it was difficult to spot the lions and cheetahs, but we saw a good amount of animals and the Hassan our guide was amazing, he tried his best and explained everything really well to us.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour was good, well planned, punctual and well prepared.
The travel was well prepared for and we visited the Pyramids, The Merit Centre, The Museum and the Temple by the Gabbage Site. The tour was truly fruitful and I do recommend it for those who would like to visit Egypt. The travel tour were punctual as they could check to find me. explore Plus Travel and Touts offer a reliable mode of travel and tours.
NO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good, professional and on point to what we exepcted.
Good operator with good availability. The answered our requirements and gave us what we ordered.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari in Zimbabwe and Botswana
12 day safari in Zimbabwe and Botswana. All transfers between accommodation undertaken by private driver or tour guide. Interesting range of safari locations and places to stay. Really enjoyed the variety, didn’t like the roads so much. Met our tour guide Brown in Victoria Falls in day 3 of our adventure. Tour was generally well organised. Communication from the Cuckoo safaris office was patchy and difficult at times. Our tour guide Brown was a lovely companion and a kind and knowledgeable guide. We had a fantastic time. We felt the price was reasonable Only suggestions would be better communication from the office team.
TW
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
ETA safari: A Decent Kenya Experience Worth Booking, but Shop Around Independently for Tanzania
ETA Adventure Safari – 10-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari with budget accommodations
(Masai Mara · Amboseli · Serengeti · Ngorongoro | June 2026)
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Why We Chose ETA
Sales contact Derrick responded quickly, was patient with customization, and flexible with pricing. This is what made us choose ETA over Super Eagles' rep, Chanson Kimani.
Note: ETA Adventure Safari and Super Eagles Safari are the same company, so the overall travel quality is trustworthy.
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🇰🇪 Kenya — Highly Recommended
Masai Mara is smaller than Serengeti, which means animals are more concentrated and you can get surprisingly close to them. We strongly recommend booking at least 3 full days here.
▸ Our guide Symoh was a standout — experienced, well-connected with local rangers and other safari operators, and knew where to find animals. His network meant we could quickly reach spots where wildlife had just been spotted.
→ One downside: his Land Cruiser was in noticeably worse shape than other operators' vehicles — less comfortable seats, slower speed, and a bumpier ride. We hope the company invests in upgrading his car.
▸ Amboseli — handled by a partner agency, also great. Request Osutua Rafiki Camp specifically, it's better than Nyati Safari Camp.
▸ Food throughout Kenya was good. Budget accommodations offer better value than Tanzania's equivalent
▸ One hiccup: Derrick initially booked us into Manyatta Camp by mistake instead of Flair Camp. After we flagged it, he corrected it quickly. Just a heads up — Flair Camp is the better budget option, with nicer dining and rooms.
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🇹🇿 Tanzania — Worth Managing Expectations
▸ Derrick told us ETA operates Tanzania directly, but it's actually handled by a third party: Seven Wonders Safaris. This matters for pricing — upgrading from basic camping to Shuhudia Camp & Hhand Lodge cost us an extra $100 USD per person per night through ETA. When we checked directly, Hhand Lodge was around $180 USD per room — could expect cheaper price via agency.
▸ Our honest suggestion: get independent quotes for Tanzania before committing through ETA.
▸ Our guide Tony was warm and very knowledgeable — genuinely enjoyable to be around. However, his vehicle's walkie-talkie seemed broken, which meant he couldn't pick up real-time wildlife updates in Serengeti and Ngorongoro. This gap made a noticeable difference compared to our Kenya experience, where Symoh's connections helped us find animals much more efficiently.
⚠️ Stomach warning: Me & my friend — on separate days — had stomach issues after drinking hot tea/coffee on different day made by the in-vehicle chef. If you have a sensitive stomach, stick to food and drinks provided by the lodge or camp.
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📋 A Few Things ETA Should Improve
▸Communication needs work. Throughout the trip, we were constantly handed off between different drivers and guides (it’s fine) — but ETA rarely told us in advance who was coming next. This caused unnecessary confusion.
Before arriving, we asked Derrick for our Nairobi pickup time and he said "the driver will let you know." We ended up eating breakfast in a rush, only to arrive at the meeting point and wait a long time for other travelers from different operators. A simple message before would have helped us a lot not to book the room with breakfast.
▸Transfer driver in chief Jacob was friendly and drove well — but was sometimes inflexible about timing. As mentioned, day one hotel pick-up was like that. And the last day he said schedules couldn't be adjusted, yet ended up changing it himself. Not a dealbreaker, but a bit frustrating.
CO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excelent service
Operator is very reliable, they really take care of the tourist, facilities, transportation, patience looking for animals. ¡Food is great!
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
She could have been more sensitive to my anxieties. We were told that liquor was not included.
We were treated very well by friendly staff in both lodges. In fact, we were given the Villa at Kadizora, which meant that I didn't have to share a room with my son. It was a memorable holiday!