JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Generally satisfied.
・I participated in a 3-day, 2-night tour; although the game drive on the first day was only 2–3 hours long, it still required an entrance fee, so I opted to join only the game drive on the second day to save money. Even so, I was able to enjoy a full day of safari activities and was very satisfied with the experience. The guide also provided plenty of commentary about the animals.
There was no set end time for the game drive, and we had no subsequent plans, so we were free to return to our accommodation whenever we liked; however, the guide seemed eager to wrap things up by late afternoon—hurrying us along for some reason whenever we stopped to take photos—which I found a bit unpleasant.
・When I went to the river to see hippos, I was guided by an armed guard, but I felt uncomfortable because I was essentially forced to give a tip. However, since there were so many other people around, I don't think this practice is limited to just this tour company.
・The price included transportation, but for the return trip, I wasn't taken back to my hotel; instead, I was told to take a taxi from the office—for some reason, they wouldn't drive me. Since it was only 1.5 km away, I walked. However, other people whose hotels were on the way back *were* given a ride.
・This is slightly off-topic regarding the tour company itself, but I stayed at a partner budget-friendly accommodation. Another person on the same tour forgot their wallet there; they were contacted about it, but 1,000 KSH had been stolen from it.
CI
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent. Limpide
A refaire (To be done again).. do it again.. Thanks for Moussa and Nourou.. Incredible Day trip
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A comprehensive one-stop operation. Ensure that all necessary detail(s) effectively taken care of
Our week-long holiday, with stays at 2 (very) different camps, was developed around a proposal provided by eXplore - selected from alternatives that were provided. Comprehensive detail incl all flights and fully inclusive accommodation were effectively incorporated into the itinerary, which was communicated well in advance of departure - particularly liked the on-line platform used to pull together all the travel details in clear and easy to access manner. The trip to Botswana was a fantastic experience that went off largely without any (real) issues.
PK
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Two days of excitement.
Sole Safari did a great job in organizing our trip. Hotels both in Nairobi and Massai Mara were good with courteous staff albeit the food at Jambo Lodge in Massai Mara could improve as it was not very good. The guide was excellent and even enabled us to witness a lion kill (sneaking on and pouncing on an unsuspecting wild beast) - something not everyone gets to see even on multiple trips. So we were lucky. We also witnessed the “great migration”. So all in all a great and well organised trip
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Breezy Tours and Travel took care of my team and I's needs with great attention to details.
Breezy Tours and Travel offered as a great experience as we traveled from Nairobi to malindi and back. Our point of contact was very diligent while she prepared our transport to malindi from the sgr station and also our transfer from the sgr station to the hotel. She did timely communications and was available throughout the whole trip and even after the trip to offer assistance and insight. The journey was quite affordable and well packaged so that it are accommodated my team of students and teachers. The travel company is quite reliable and you can be assured that they will arrange everything and you will arrive at your destination and have a good time. We got to arrive at our hotel on time and we set out for different activities for 3 day stay. The food was also made to perfection and accommodated our students needs perfectly.
MX
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional
The service from Morningstar during the second part of our trip in the Serengeti was exceptional. Our guide, Salim, was an essential part of making our experience so memorable. He took us to the best areas of the Serengeti and helped us truly experience everything the park has to offer.
Salim is incredibly patient, respectful, and extremely knowledgeable. He taught us so much about the Serengeti, its wildlife, and the ecosystem, making every game drive even more meaningful.
I highly recommend him, and if you’re traveling with Morningstar, I definitely recommend requesting Salim as your guide. He made our Serengeti experience unforgettable.
NZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well planned, seamlessly managed safari
Excellent itinerary which was catered to our needs, excellent- friendly and knowledgeable drivers. Accommodations were well selected.
Smooth and organized trips, good planning
Our tour operator pepi did very good job on trip planning, and make super good deals for our trip with high end hotels and foods. Also our tour guides are very nice and professional, which makes our entire trip very smooth and pleasant, strongly recommended.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Zanzibar Island by Allan
There's only one protected area for wildlife and that is home to a golden-backed monkey. I wouldn't describe Zanzibar as a safari destination, but as a place to get away from the safari mentality and relax. There are beaches to the north and Stone Town to look around so it's certainly worth staying a few days.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Ruaha National Park by Allan
This park is surrounded by miles of bush, giving the whole area a more authentic feel. It's a big park with fewer tourists than in somewhere like Serengeti but the price you pay for this is fewer views of the more interesting wildlife.