CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I love waterbuck
Good guide， good operater
Our guide Wilson does very well in the trip
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari – Highly Recommended!
We had an amazing safari with this. From booking to drop-off, communication was quick and clear. Our guide was professional and incredibly knowledgeable, spotting wildlife we’d never have seen ourselves. The itinerary was well-paced, vehicles were comfortable, and lodges/food exceeded expectations. We felt safe and cared for throughout. They handled every detail so we could just enjoy the adventure. Highly recommend.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I love zebras
Lucky trip during which we encounter many cute animals.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
a lot of fun, nice guide, nice tour
we saw nearly everything, lots
of rhinos, elephants, lions, some leopards&cheetahs
our guide has eagle eye and is well experienced, really enjoying the trip
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very successful safari with reasonable prices
we saw big five and ugly five，cheetah hunting which is very rare to see，and wildebeest migration and so on. our guide names Goodluck，very experienced guide. strong recommend
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Adventure
We did a 10 day safari through Uganda with Brian as our guide. It was a great time full of wildlife, beautiful scenery, and interesting culture. Of course the gorilla trekking was the highlight but we were surprised with how much we loved other parts of the itinerary like Golden Monkey trekking.
The safari van was comfortable for the long drives and be prepared for the bumpy roads of Uganda which add to the excitement of the trip. All the accommodations were great, as a group of 4 from the U.S. we weren't prepared for the level of attentiveness and service at each lodge.
Brian made our trip extra special with his knowledge of Uganda, the wildlife, and how to time excursion appropriately. He took some amazing photos of us as well as the animals on our trip that will be treasured. We felt lucky to have a guide like him and would recommend him to any friends or family coming to Uganda.
Thank you Lulu Safaris and Brian for an amazing trip!
FR
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience
My daughter and I very much enjoyed a 4-day adventure with Jungleroam Safaris to Masai Mara and Nakuru Lake. Our driver, Johnny Jackson, was exceptional. He was knowledgeable, timely and dedicated to ensuring we saw all the wild animals, and we did. As an experienced guide he knew the spots to go to get the best viewings, and due to his driving skills we also stumbled on a lioness napping who then proceeded to hunt, catch and consume a warthog. Incredible! The company works late hours to ensure we have all the information we need and adapt the logistics to make sure everyone is cared for. The staff at the accommodations were also super helpful and caring. It was a trip of a lifetime! Thank you to Jungleroam safaris.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A perfect trip—we saw all the animals we wanted to see. The campsite and the guide were both excellent.
We chose a six-day, five-night mobile safari covering Savuti, Khwai and Moremi. Our guide and driver, Theno, was extremely experienced, patient and professional. On one day, he even started the game drive at 5 a.m. and did not finish until 11 p.m.
We saw all the animals we had hoped to see, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, African wild dogs, and a wide variety of herbivores and birds.
The mobile camping experience was absolutely amazing. We saw an incredible number of animals right around our camp, including lions, leopards, honey badgers, elephants, buffalo, black-backed jackals and hyenas. At times, it felt like the camp itself was part of the safari.
The camping conditions were also far better than we had expected. We initially thought mobile camping might be quite basic and uncomfortable, but the tents were actually very comfortable, and each tent had its own private toilet and shower. The food was also surprisingly good and varied. In addition to our driver/guide, two staff members accompanied us and were responsible for setting up the camp and preparing our meals. Over the six days, we had fish, chicken, beef and pork, so there was plenty of variety.
For us, the most important part of the safari experience was the guide, and Theno was exceptional. He has extensive experience tracking animals and could often tell whether animals were nearby from their calls, tracks and the surrounding environment. For example, when we were tracking African wild dogs, he was able to locate and follow them partly by listening to their calls. He also frequently pointed out tracks left by lions, hyenas and other animals that we would never have noticed ourselves.
More importantly, he could anticipate where animals were likely to go next. When tracking a leopard, for example, he could predict its movements and position the vehicle in advance along the route where he expected it to pass. His experience and ability to read the bush made a huge difference to our safari experience.
Overall, this mobile safari was far beyond our expectations. It was an unforgettable experience, and we would highly recommend Theno and the team.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Axis Safari: great guide, amazing trip, minor non-satisfied point cost one star.
We joined a safari with Axis Safari for 7 days.
Our guide, Rogers, was professional and experienced. He picked up us on time at the agreed locations and time every day and helped us complete the itinerary as planned.
During the safari, Rogers explained animal habits and characteristics. Most importantly, he was an expert at finding animals. He always spotted key animals in places we could not see and helped us find the best angles for photos and observation.
Thanks to Rogers’s professional ability, we quickly found all of the Big Five in the Masai Mara and saw wonderful scenes such as lion prides playing, a leopard walking, and giraffes eating leaves around our vehicle.
In Nakuru, we saw flocks of flamingos and rhinos at sunset.
In Naivasha, on the Island, we had close encounters with giraffes and many other animals and even walked among them.
In Amboseli, we saw elephants walking beneath Mount Kilimanjaro and lion cubs walking with their mother.
It was truly a complete and wonderful trip.
However, there were a few areas that affected the experience, which is why I am giving four stars rather than five:
1. On our first day in Amboseli, the full-day safari ran from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We missed the only morning window that day to see Mount Kilimanjaro for that day, and the safari ended before sunset, we also missed the good views potential in sunset. I understand the reason might be the next morning will start very early and last time was arrived late. However this arrangement was not fully communicated to us, otherwise we would choose to stay 1 hours more to see the sunset or start earlier instead of 1 hours rest to have had better views. The first day of Amboseli safari only included elephants, lions, and some birds before ending early. Fortunately, the excellent second morning in Amboseli made up for the disappointment.
2. We chose a shared-group itinerary, and group members may stay at different hotels. This usually does not have a big impact, but one day the drive from a fellow traveler’s hotel back to ours took over an hour because of traffic, which seriously affected our rest time. According to Google Maps, the congestion could have been avoided by taking another road.
3. Rogers was professional and detailed when explaining things, but during safari routes or other transfers he spoke less, or talked with the trainee sitting next to him. More details and small stories would have made the experience even better.
4. The Hell’s Gate cycling experience on the second morning in Naivasha was very poor. Although the travel agency included the entrance ticket, we were charged extra for bicycle rental, bicycle entry, the walking, and guide tips. The experience was cycling 16 km on a dusty and sandy road, plus additional walking, which left us exhausted. We saw some interesting sights along the way, such as a canyon and rock walls with special echoes, but these were far from worth the physical exhaustion and repeated extra costs of tens of dollars.
Of course, these four issues only affected certain parts of the trip. Overall, this was undoubtedly an unforgettable and excellent safari. Rogers was an outstanding guide, and Axis Safari’s itinerary covered the main highlights. if the above 4 points could be improved, It would be rated more than five stars. I would recommend it to all travelers who want to see animals, but I suggest confirming the daily schedule and extra costs in advance. And adjust some detailed plan like Hell’s Gate.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
professional, friendly, and efficient service
We were with George; he accommodated all our requests and showed us around. Exceptional service.