35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good
There was value for money.
For my next safari, I will still consider you.
HU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Almost perfect custom trip in 4 countries
I took a solo 22-day trip with Geoffrey in December 2025 to Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. I was a bit afraid in the beginning to book with them because it is a small company; however, almost everything went perfectly from the booking process to the trip itself. I wanted a custom trip focusing on animals, hiking, and waterfalls, and I got exactly that! All costs were covered, as advertised, no hidden surprises anywhere, Geofrey even accommodated some last-minute changes to cater for my food issues. The itinerary went exactly as planned as well, except for unplannable things like bad weather or a flat tyre due to the crappy roads.
Most days are busy (except travel days), the local guides are great, and places like Bwindi, Rwenzori Mountains and Maasai Mara were way beyond my expectations! I was lucky to see the Big 5, tons of chimps and gorillas and discover excellent hiking, mostly in Uganda, where I definitely want to go back eventually. (Suggestion: spend 2 nights in Bwindi, 1 for gorillas and the other for trekking, it is worth it :) Also, due to his local knowledge, you can go to places that are otherwise not recommended or considered "safe". Just trust the local knowledge,
Most accommodations were excellent; two did not work out great this time, even though they were from reputable brands.
The only reason I did not give this trip 5 stars was the food. I am dairy and egg-intolerant, and getting food that I can eat was a hassle most of the time at most accommodations. If you have food allergies, I highly recommend going above mid-range (I did mid-range) or getting the right kind of food will be a constant problem.
I also highly recommend eating street food. I only had problems with food twice at accommodations due to them not catering properly for my intolerances; I never had that problem on the street, and usually, the food was of better quality than in some of the accommodations. (Especially Nyama Choma in Kenya)
Overall, I highly recommend travelling with Geofrey, but be mindful of your food requirements and choose the trip accordingly.
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Satisfied
It was a wonderful experience, a private tour with a guide and driver. I was very satisfied with being able to observe wild zebras, oryx, gazelles, ostriches, and birds I had never seen before.
The hotel was mediocre, so I'm giving it 4 stars.
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NG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great
Did the one day golden monkey encounter in the volcanoes national park. Shever was the driver, friendly, great communication and stopped at certain places to take pictures on the return trip. Only issue was the vehicle was having issues on the way there.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Ahmed from Beyond Travel is a organizer, and his guides Chris and Yazid are wonderful drivers
I did the Circuit on Rwenzuori Mountains with Margherita Peak, it was well organized by Beyond travel
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful tour
It was an amazing experience. Only the hotels could be a bit better. Perhaps the luxury option would be a better experience.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very efficient and organized.
The trip was very well organized, the agency responded white promptly to all our enquires.
We only had a minor issue one day with the driver telling us we had including only morning drive when in fact we had full day for the whole trip. The agency helped us in that occasion.
Overall is strongly recommended.
NL
35-50 years of age
Fast point to point shuttle service
Thomas drove us to Hazyview from OR Tambo. The ride was quick and communication clear. Nice scenery along the way.
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good quality and good service, open to feedback
The hotels, lodges and camps that Magical Skies booked for us were excellent at good prices; their food and service was very good too.
Our guide was very dedicated and knowledgeable; we saw very many things that others didn’t because of him.
We had a problem with our vehicle which was amicably sorted.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kind, funny and relaxt.
We did a half-day private tour of Nairobi National Park with our two children (ages 5 and 8). Our guide, Owen, was very friendly.
We were picked up slightly late at our Airbnb, but this wasn’t really an issue since there is usually a long wait at the park gate anyway. On the drive, while passing Kibera, Owen already started sharing info with us about the slum.
Inside the park, Owen explained a lot about the animals and their natural behavior, adding witty remarks every now and then. At one point, he noticed a lioness preparing to hunt and patiently waited to see if we might witness it.
We saw hippos, zebras, giraffes, warthogs, impalas, antelopes, crocodiles, and lions. The absolute highlight, however, was seeing multiple rhinos with their babies. One mother was even breastfeeding her calf just a few meters from our car. The cherry on top was when Owen took a quiet road back toward the city, away from other vehicles, and spotted two beautiful lion cubs for us.
We also saw many bird species, including ostriches, spoonbills, marabou storks, helmeted guineafowl, spotted thick-knees, and several others whose names I can’t recall.
Communication with the organization was pretty easy. We paid in cash (KSh). Be sure to bring your passport, as it’s required at the park entrance. The advertisement mentioned that water would be provided, and the organization also said binoculars would be available, but neither were included on our tour. This wasn’t a problem for us since the animals were very close and we brought our own water, but it’s best to come prepared just in case.
