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I am not a big fan of writing reviews (as I don’t get impressed easy:).
I am not a big fan of writing reviews (as I don’t get impressed easy:). However my colossal experience on my recent trip of wildlife expedition (Masai Mara – Nakuru) at kenya with Mowgli Expeditions has compelled me to write this review so more people can experience the thing which I have experienced. The group trip was well organized. It was a boutique like experience. The trip was planned in such a way that I felt the trip was organized just for me. I saw Africa in its rawness, I’m novice in it so we had great discussion about the wildlife. I met great people along the way. I got so so much for fraction of the cost what other travel agency charging me!!! For anyone who wants to travel to Africa or go on any other expedition- I highly recommend you checkout mowgliexpeditions.com. I’m constantly checking the website of Mowgli Expeditions to know where I’m going next !!!.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great.
Ken, our driver, was really good. He navigated across half of Kenya from memory. He was able to show us all the wildlife and all with professionalism and affability.
All contact, communications and payments went smoothly. The whole experience was delightful.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The bare minimum in both the company and the driver!!!!
Well emails were essentially good in the beginning we had conflicting prices attempting to recharge us for something we've already paid for. Having to walk two blocks at 11:30 p.m. with all our luggage in downtown Nairobi only to be left by the driver another 20 minutes to go get the car. On the way to the safari he drove very slowly to get to our destination on the way back he speeded 15 miles over. No communication between the operator and the driver didn't know our agenda argued about it with us didn't know about meal prep didn't know much nor did he point it out to us. It was horrible didn't have water had to remind him about it. He was more of a glorified cab driver than a guide. Choose someone else for Safari so you're not stressed out on your trip because of the owner and the driver.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An absolutely fantastic safari with one big issue
When we looked at options for safaris we choose Hello Tanzania because one of the safaris listed was a 'migration' safari. Our goal was to witness the great wildebeest migration and my husband was very specific about that when he booked the safari. He literally wrote 'the only thing we care about seeing is the migration of the wildebeest'. We met with the representative the night before departure and she gave us our tickets and the name of our camp. After she left I looked on line to discover the wildebeest pass through that camp area in March and April. Needless to say it was too late to make any other arrangements and we went on an absolutely fabulous safari. We did give the rep our feedback when we returned to Dar regarding our disappointment of signing up for a safari that wasn't what we got. Hello Tanzania took care of every detail: they picked us up at our hotel in Dar Es Salaam and took us to the airport, they arranged for air tickets, we were met at the airport near the camp and brought back to the airport after the safari and we were met back in Dar Es Salaam and taken back to our hotel. It made it so easy for us. The camp was of of several owned by the Asilia company and I must say we are very impressed with their concern for the environment and how they have created a model for other companies to show respect for the environment. They also plow money back into the communities. So for instance they help support the education of 12,000 primary school children. The camp used solar power for electricity and to heat water for showers, no plastic water bottles were used in this camp. We were issued stainless steel bottles and they were replenished every time we left the tent. The accommodations were superb with a large tent that was kept spotless, an indoor and an outdoor shower, a toilet with a wonderful view of the Serengeti. The bedroom had a very comfortable king size bed and a wall of screen that overlooked the Serengeti and the river that ran through the camp so we had lots of animal viewing from our tent. We loved our accommodations. We also loved the staff. They were friendly, fun to be with and so accommodating. Every need was addressed immediately although most needs had been anticipated and taken care of in advance. The food was healthy and delicious and any special requests were taken care of. In my case I am lactose intolerant so no whipped cream on my dessert for example. Our guide was a delight and had an eagle eye for spotting game and knew so much about the habitat, the physical characteristics and behaviors of the animals and birds. In 2.5 days my husband took 700 photos because there was so much to see with our guide. His name is Lenga Nasa and I highly recommend him. When we found out he was a Masai, we asked him about his culture and we learned a lot and were grateful for his willingness to share. The trip in every way far exceeded our expectations (this was our third safari by the way. 15 yrs ago we did two safaris in Zimbabwe.)
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An incredible wilderness experience
Long three-week trip between parks in the north, west and south. We had a unique and wonderful experience thanks to a professional and very friendly team.
A big thank-you
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An experience worth dying for!
The African safari experience.
Much appreciation to African Habitat Safaris Safari tours and their team of experts for a memorable African tour.
We booked a two weeks safari based on reviews about the firm and an incredible Kenya tour operator Rachel was waiting on the other end. She, being the sole owner of the company facilitated the experience form the point of booking to the end of the tour. The safari was conducted in a van fit for my family. Our tour guide, Obama conducted the trip professionally depicting knowledge of the terrain, the wildlife and the culture revolving between Kenya and Tanzania country generally. The destinations across the two countries in Mara and Serengeti. That was a remarkable ten day experience out of Europe
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An experience worth dying for!
The African safari experience.
Much appreciation to African Habitat Safaris Safari tours and their team of experts for a memorable African tour.
We booked a two weeks safari based on reviews about the firm and an incredible Kenya tour operator Rachel was waiting on the other end. She, being the sole owner of the company facilitated the experience form the point of booking to the end of the tour. The safari was conducted in a van fit for my family. Our tour guide, Obama conducted the trip professionally depicting knowledge of the terrain, the wildlife and the culture revolving between Kenya and Tanzania country generally. The destinations across the two countries in Mara and Serengeti. That was a remarkable ten day experience out of Europe
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Truely wonderful
My partner and I want on Safari with Kenya Tru Nomads in October 2016.
We had a wonderful time and can highly recommend it.
We customized our Safari, which was no problem at all, and spend 4 days on the Seychelles 8 days in central and northern Kenya and 5 days on Zanzibar. Even little hick-ups got solved fast and without any problems or stress. For example as we landed we arrived at a different terminal as expected but the airport had people there immediately calling our guide and we got picked up right away. Kenya seems to be very organized when it comes to tourism and they seem very much on top of things concerning tourism overall.
We went during off season and were lucky so that it was just us and our guide George driving through Kenya. George was wonderful and we enjoyed every minute of our trip.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent!
This company is very good to go safari! I real enjoy their hospitality. Employee was nice and meet my demand I recommend this company to friends and family.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful 5 Day Gorilla and Chimpanzee Experience
Brian and Darlius from Engagi Safari took great care of my friend and me. Overall we hand a breathtaking experience and loved to get close to the chimpanzees and the gorillas. Even that close that some of them run away as they saw our cameras. The second lodge at lake Bunyonyi which Roboert family owns was just unbelievable. They have been wonderful host. We have been treated like the kings, especially when my friend got sick on our trip.
Before the trip the communication via e-mail was prefect and we had a lot of questions that several people from Engagi answered us promptly. Overall Brian and Darlius where driving us around and explained all the different places and historical sights. They were safe drivers and even interested in our culture – so try and get to know them while they are taking care of you. With Robert and his staff, it is like having family around in a foreign country. Hope to see you again sometime in the future!