2 night trek to the Gorillas
We had a wonderful experience with Beyond Travel. Our guide, Brighton, made the entire trip comfortable, enjoyable, and safe! He truly went above and beyond for us. Before our gorilla trek, I didn’t realize I needed long socks to cover the bottoms of my pants, and Brighton kindly lent me a pair. He also came prepared with masks for us when we learned masks were required around the gorillas. Those thoughtful details made a huge difference and showed how much he cared about making sure we were prepared and comfortable.
The lodges we stayed in were terrific. We weren’t quite sure what to expect from the “mid-range” accommodations, but they exceeded our expectations in every way. One of our favorite places was Acacia Cottage overlooking Lake Bunyonyi. The view of the 29 islands from up there was absolutely phenomenal and unforgettable.
The gorilla trekking experience itself was fantastic and truly once-in-a-lifetime. We also appreciated having the opportunity to meet the owner, who was genuinely eager to learn how he could improve the business and continue exceeding expectations. It was clear that the entire team truly cared and did everything they could to make our experience wonderful.
One thing future travelers should be aware of — and this is absolutely not the fault of Beyond Travel — is that the border crossing between Uganda and Rwanda can be somewhat slow, unclear, and chaotic. Unfortunately, we lost quite a bit of valuable time during the process on what was already a shorter two-night trekking experience. Hopefully others will have a smoother experience than we did. Looking back, I also wish I had purchased a multiple-entry Uganda visa, but that was my oversight, not theirs.
Overall, we were pleased with our trip and would recommend Beyond Travel to anyone considering an African adventure.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Sipi Falls Rave. Amazing Tour Experience :)
The operator went over and above to ensure a lovely and memorable tour to Sipi Falls. Nelissa, the operator, made sure that everyone was satisfied and properly taken care of. She ate! She continues to expand, travel, and demonstrate professionalism, affection, class, and value for money, among other qualities, in her daily operations. I have had several other trips organized by TwentyEight tour company, and every single one of them has been excellent. Give TwentyEight Tours your money; you will not be disappointed.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great communication
Good experience! Great planning and communication. We felt that we were very well taken care of the whole time. All the logistics worked good. Staff very sweet. ESPECIALLY NUHU ❤️❤️❤️ NUHU is the best game drive guide! Very educated and speaks good English. And if you want to hear a good story, ask him about his life ❤️ besides that the room can need an upgrade- no WiFi and dirty bedsheets. Otherwise wonderful!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Much organized and good company on their activities
I did a 5 day tour with them, 4 days of Mt Kenya hike which I enjoyed the iconic view and scenes of the natural resources on high altitude.Also the mountain crew were amazing from the guide,cook and porters who made sure my hiking was successful up to the summit lenana.The one day game drive at olpajeta was also amazing.I recommend this company.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Good
Good morning,
We did the Pilanesberg Safari on May 5th. Sibu and his assistant were very attentive, always willing to make everyone comfortable. They even tried to communicate in Portuguese, which was great for us. The safari went well, except for the condition of the vehicle. We encountered heavy rain at lunchtime, and after that, the vehicle lost power, wouldn't engage gears, and we had to drive only on flat terrain due to the vehicle's condition. It would be interesting to look more closely at this type of transportation. Overall, we were very happy with our experience.
NP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They were helpful and supportive. They are always available in need.
Exceptional Masai Mara Safari – Huge thanks to Jenifer and our Guide!
"I recently completed a 3-day safari in the Masai Mara (May 6–8) with Janja Adventures, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. Our guide was fantastic—he was truly passionate about showing us the wildlife and went out of his way to find every adventurous opportunity for us to see the animals in action.
The food was delicious, and the accommodation provided was very comfortable. A special shout-out to Jenifer, who handled my booking. She is a beautiful soul who went above and beyond, even helping me book my return ticket to my workplace. She made the entire process so easy and stress-free. I highly recommend Janja Adventures for a seamless and thrilling Kenyan safari!"
CZ
Depends on the driver
On our way there we had Nico as a driver and he was great. On our way back it wasn’t as good. Our driver Desmond could use a bit of driving improvement - his driving style was gas/break/gas/break. Overpassing in places where he couldn’t see (I understand it might be the style in the country but he’s driving mostly foreigners who are used to different style). He was also smoking by open door and window so the smell was all over the car. But he was nice and super friendly and we made it safely to the destination….
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and trusted guides
I can really recommend Blue Lilac Tours. We were picked up in Nairobi and went on a tour to Lake Nagura and Lake Naivasha. The first accomodation was perfect, the second not, but we found a good solution (check accomodations beforehand), and that’s great about the personal contact with Blue Lilac. It was great to have a personal guide and a car, they were available during the whole period. Great gamedrive, sight seeing and biking tour.
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very responsive to our needs
This was a lovely tour and good value for money. Hotels chosen were very nice and all the arrangements worked well. We spent a bit too much time travelling on poor roads but this could not easily be avoided. We would have benefitted from a bit more information and advice prior to starting the tour.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Immersive Experience into the West side of Madagascar
A wonderful trip, and we have so many wonderful memories! We spoke with Liva before our tour to plan a stay that suited our preferences and the length of our trip. We especially enjoyed the canoe trip down the Tsiribihina River; it was an unforgettable experience, full of calm and peaceful charm. I recommend!
