65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wildside Kenya Safaris cannot be trusted
Having had the same excellent safari driver/guide for many years through a company that has ceased trading, we were anxious to retain him for another holiday. With our approval, he booked us with Wildside Kenya Safaris for a week in the Maasai Mara in early April. We paid the deposit and it was agreed we could pay the balance upon arrival at Nairobi airport. We duly handed USD4,048 to the proprietor of Wildside. We were spending the week at the same lodge and, when we were due to leave, were informed that the lodge had not been paid by Wildside. Our safari driver/guide was visibly shaken and upset - he was in no position to pay it himself. Both he and the lodge staff tried persistently to contact the proprietor of Wildside by 'phone without success. There was either no answer or the 'phone was turned off. There was no alternative to our driver/guide asking us to pay the lodge. We paid USD9,018 by card. We then realised that our driver/guide had also not been paid for his services and expenses for the trip. This was devastating for us all. All the money we had paid to Wildside Kenya Safaris had been retained illegally by the proprietor. We now need to investigate and find out what action we can take from the UK to get our money back. We are frankly disgusted and appalled by the behaviour of the proprietor of Wildside.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent service with responsive, responsible staff at a great value price.
Really enjoyed my Chobe day trip with Rockfowl! They were super responsive and easy to get ahold of, and offered a significantly cheaper price than other companies. However, the safari did NOT feel cheap! We had easy and efficient pick up, an AMAZING river and land safari, and even a tasty lunch at a local resort in Botswana. Saw soooo many elephants. My family and I all loved the experience. Would highly recommend.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mind blowing experience in Kenya and Tanzania
My 22-yo son and I had an excellent holiday in Kenya and Tanzania in October 2025, beautifully organized by Margareth, the owner of Curated Tours in Nairobi. From the very beginning, Margareth did her best to understand our wishes within our budget.
After receiving two quotes from different tour operators, I chose Curated Tours. Margareth suggested a Zoom call before finalizing the arrangements, and that conversation immediately gave me confidence. She listened carefully to our background and what we hoped to experience, which made me feel we were in good hands.
This was my very first trip to Africa, and since I had no prior experience, I decided to use a tour operator rather than plan everything myself—as I usually do. We spent nearly three weeks exploring Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru in Kenya, as well as the Serengeti and Zanzibar in Tanzania. Margareth and her team prepared us thoroughly for the trip, helping with visas, insurance, and all necessary travel documents.
During the journey, everything was perfectly organized. We had knowledgeable and friendly guides at each destination, and Margareth even went the extra mile to assist with arrangements outside the main package—such as booking domestic flights and taxis when needed.
What truly stood out to me is Margareth’s genuine heart for her people in Africa. Her work is driven not only by professionalism but also by a sense of purpose—helping the people she works with improve their lives through meaningful employment and opportunities.
We had a truly wonderful holiday filled with breathtaking experiences in nature. I deeply appreciate Margareth’s professionalism, personal care, and attention to detail. I would not hesitate to recommend Curated Tours to anyone looking for a well-planned and unforgettable adventure in East Africa.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was so professional, kind and passionate.
We had a wonderful time—he was the perfect guide and truly one of the highlights of our trip. We spent a great deal of time with him, and he was incredibly knowledgeable about all the best places to see and the key things to understand about the country. He is not only kind and personable, but also highly reliable.
Communication was seamless throughout; his English is excellent, and the overall value for money was outstanding.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Caleb good
It’s amazing, highly recommended! Will definitely come back next time. Great value for money
MX
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mthabisi. Great person
We did the Chobe Day Trip with Savannah Adventures and everything was perfect. Eddy in Botswana coordinated everything seamlessly. We saw tons of elephants, hippos, and even lions. Lunch at the lodge was excellent. We really appreciated the small groups and the personalized service. Matthias assisted us in Spanish during the booking process, and Taf at Victoria Falls was fantastic, always attentive and very organized. A great company for Latin American travelers, highly recommended.
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PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
10 Great Days of Uganda with Amakula
We recently completed a 10-day trip in Uganda with Amakula and while there were a few hiccups along the way, it would be unfair to give anything less than 5 stars – all thanks to our amazing guide, Winter. What We Loved: Winter made the trip truly enjoyable. Despite unexpected changes to our accommodations and gorilla trekking location of which this was done foe the better, he remained calm, professional, and quick to resolve issues as they came up. His driving skills kept us safe and entertained. Given that long car rides are a big part of traveling through Uganda, this really made a difference. We genuinely enjoyed every conversation with Winter. His deep knowledge of Uganda’s wildlife, culture, and geography enriched our trip so much. He was always eager to share and made the journey even more engaging. The accommodations arranged by Amakula were generally great – comfortable, well-located, and with good food. What Could Be Improved: As mentioned in other reviews, pre-trip communication could have been more proactive. A simple acknowledgement of payments and clear timelines for next steps would have saved us some unnecessary worry. There was a mismatch in our final itinerary. We had made a few changes more than six months before the trip to better fit our departure flight, but our guide only received the original version. This led to some confusion, and a few lodges we were looking forward to were unexpectedly swapped out. We were informed only the night before that our gorilla trekking location had changed from Bwindi to Mgahinga. While we understand that Mgahinga can offer an easier gorilla sighting journey (and we did enjoy it!), it was disappointing not to visit Bwindi as we had hoped. Early communication would have helped set expectations better. The packing list provided was too generic. It didn’t include key items like face masks, which are mandatory for chimp and gorilla trekking. We only knew this from our own research online. A more tailored list based on the actual itinerary would have been helpful. Final Thoughts: We truly believe Amakula African safaris team is sincere and passionate about giving their guests the best experience. This came through clearly in the effort and care from Winter. As the company grows, we hope they put more focus on strengthening their communication and administrative processes – because with that in place, they have everything it takes to be an outstanding travel provider.Lastly but not least we would like to thank Simon the CEO who loves addressing him as the team leader at Amakula. He is a young man. So knowledgeable, rich at heart and loves his work. Thank you so much for the great organization and we cNt wait to recommend you guys.
IN
Excellent
Vincent was there to receive us at airport and transfer us to the group waiting forus as we were late due to flight reschedule.
Papa john is awesome. Knowledgeable about the animals, their habitat and was a good guide to have. Picking the right spot for viewing the animals was an add d advantage.
The group was also awesome.
Overall I loved the entire trip and enjoyed every bit of it.
I will recommend Jungleroam and special mention of Papa John
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Good communication, punctuality, open minded
My experience with Tai Adventures was amazing. The communication was smooth and they were very professional and punctual. The tour was well planned, enjoyable, and offered great value for money. I felt safe and comfortable throughout. Highly recommend
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Joseph was an excellent driver who really knows his way around and he was the first to spot animals
The communication and service were prompt, efficient and very friendly. We received the information we needed quickly at any time of day. We got more than we expected for our money. Tabitha was extremely reliable. The tour was very well planned, extremely varied and absolutely impressive. In Joseph, we had the best driver one could imagine. He knew his way around everywhere very well and his contacts helped us get some stunning photos of the wildlife.