ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Nakuru National Park by Inés
This place is like a fairy tale. Super beautiful and full of animals in the middle of the path where you drive.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Amboseli National Park by Inés
For me this was the most amazing park because of Mount Kilimanjaro. The day before it rained a lot so it was difficult to see the elephants.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A wonderfully interesting destination with lots of variety.
We spent a wonderful 10 days in Namibia with an outstanding guide (Lucky) The tour was organized by Nature Travel Namibia and the staff were responsive and helpful.
We managed to see a lot of game at the Erindi Game Reserve, including some more unusual species such as wild dog. Our visit to two organizations focusing on conservation (Naankuse Foundation outside Windhoek and Rare and Endangered Species Trust near Outjo) were highlights, especially REST's work with endangered pangolins. Our Living Desert tour near Swakopmund was fascinating as we were introduced to creatures living with no evident source of water.
The geographic features of Namibia are stunning, including the Brandberg mountains (and the fascinating cave paintings) and the red sand dunes of Sossusvlei.
Lodges and food were of a high quality. The people we encountered were welcoming and helpful. It was a wonderful experience and good value.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Necessary but tirying
We went on the 6-day safari. Most of the animals we saw were in Masai Mara, we could see the big 5 in one day. However Amboseli and Lake Nakuru were more beautiful. I think you should go to see those too (the Kilimanjaro views are amazing). The big inconvenience is the distance between the parks cause it takes half a day to get from one to another and sitting in the car for so many days is exhausting and not comfortable. The other objection we had was our guide, Ali. He didnt explain anything, he was not very nice and when we talked to him about a problem he responded us in a bad way. These people have to know that we pay a lot and come from very far to enjoy that trip so we just want to enjoy what we paid for. He was unrespectful to me with the things he said. That was not nice and we didnt feel comfortable. The last days he changed and started explaining some things and being friendly. Accomodations in Masai Mara and Amboseli are tented camps, they say there's hot water but its cold, but the place itself is not bad (except Amboseli, cause there were many insects in the tent and the mosquito net was full of holes). Food is ok, buffet with some meat, rice or pasta and veggies and fruit.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Not to be missed. EXCELLENT!
This trip is trip of a lifetime! I have been around the world but this trip,the country the scenery food and the WILDLIFE is xtraordinary. Thank you to claws of Africa for organising such a beautiful trip for us. Though we choose our accommodation but tour was just beautiful. The scenery is out of this world and memorising. We were to catch the beginning of the migration which is something to watch. Our guide Dickson from Claws of Africa was excellent with his vast knowledge of the all the parks. He was patient and full of knowledge. I would highly recommend Claws of Africa to be your tour operator. The owner Fatima is excellent in responding to any queries you might have and very accommodation.
Highly Recommended Claws of Africa.
Beautiful Country - Tanzania
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most amazing experience of a lifetime
Having Phoenix Safaris as our tour operator for 2 safaris was incredible. Dipa Shah arranged for both our safaris. One in Tsavo East and Masai Mara. She is really on top of things and met all our needs. Promptly responding to our emails. Very professional. We had the most interesting drives as we took to the roads to reach our destinations. Joseph K our driver and guide for both safaris was wonderful. His knowledge astounded us...professional, courteous and fun, we always felt safe. The staff at both camps, so warm and welcoming, truly a wonderful group. Thank you Phoenix for this amazing indescribable trip of a lifetime. More than I ever expected.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best tour operator and guide in Uganda
My wife and I just finished a 2 week adventure around Uganda with Africa Tours Adventure. I can't say enough about them. Our guide Barnabas was outstanding! Really you should ask for him when you book. He made us feel safe and taken care of the whole trip as well as informed and entertained. Nothing beats laughing all along the way with each other. Even as we were negotiating our way around while the coronavirus was starting to cause issues. Between Barnabas and Nicolas, they managed to adjust on the fly to find us new accommodations when one had tax issues and others when we could not cross the border into Rwanda. They were efficient and on top of it all without us really knowing all the issues. Barnabas made our trip one of the best we ever had. Great conversations, great advice and he always had our best interest at heart. His main goal was that we got the most out of our trip on every level. Truly a good man and a great friend. I will tell everyone to ask for Barnabas if they book. You could not be in better hands.
We spent 2 weeks in which we did monkey walk at Bigodi, chimpanzee tracking, the Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, 2 gorilla tracking hikes and golden monkeys. Barnabas gave us a lot of history of where we were and was super informative of all the animals we saw including so many birds. I felt like I was being educated along with the adventure. It was out of this world. We felt like we were being enriched while we were guided. We saw all the big wildlife that were around and even saw the tree climbing lions in Ishasha! And when I got a bit of traveler's stomach, we said bye bye to packed lunches and Barnabas kept checking in on me. We really felt special. He helped get us into the best family tracking of gorillas in Buhoma because I wasn't sure if I was going to make it. God bless him! Always was looking out for us. He has great contacts with the guides and rangers. He was even open to us helping out a mother and daughter duo who were running the French Amazing Race. What a story to bring back!
One lodge was having tax problems and Nicolas found us an upgrade in no time and it was even better. All the lodges were beautiful that they chose and when we had to adjust after Rwanda was having border issues they found us more wonderful accommodations on the fly. Again all the lodges were awesome and really close to all our activities. They really know their country and all it has to offer. We had quiet places with wonderful views.
This was by far the best 2 week adventure we have ever taken and we are pretty well travelled. Everything was more than we had thought it would be. This is by far the best safari travel company in Uganda. Book with them. You won't find anyone better. Nicolas is a class act! There is a reason he is ranked #1. Believe it and trust it! Ask for Barnabas as well. He is professional, kind and friendly. We will be friends for life now. They will be our go to when we go back.
CA
Joseph our Driver and Guide was so knowledgeable and friendly and caring !!!
It was an excellent experience that I will never forget !!! We were fortunate in having Dipa hook us up with Joseph who picked us up at our hotel and drove us to the park . This way we got to see the countryside and Joseph answered all our questions and explained the culture and people to us. We were also fortunate that we went on 2 safaris, one at Tsavo , one night and then at Masai Mara for 2 nights . Again Joseph picked us up at our hotel . His knowledge of the animals and birds was phenomenal !! The experience in the park as well as at the camp with Christine, and Lidia and Emanuel , Moses and Nzori and the accommodations, and food were great too !! It was and experience of a life time. I will never never forget this experience and the wonderful and loving people of Kenya!! Thank You !! Thank You !!! Thank You !!!
ES
Friendly, trustable and very professional safari company
My wife and I did a 5-days safari with this company called ‘Gundua Africa Adventure’ from Arusha. We chose to repeat with them for we knew the owner Mr. Pius from years ago and were very satisfied. What a pleasure to see again after 15 years! That time he put all our services together for a memorable Kilimanjaro climb and a trip to Tarangire NP. Also this time we were not disappointed at all. Actually, we had not confirmed our tour until the day of arrival because we were in doubt if for weather conditions we should visit Ngorongoro and Serengeti. We took the chance and, incredible, we called Mr. Pius from the Kilimanjaro airport to arrange the tour for us last minute after we locally checked the weather and travel conditions with him and his staff. After a day of planning and relax we were on the move. Gundua gave us what easily could be his best driver guide, Mr. Facus who found much more than the Big Five for us, a 4X4 vehicle sized as if the 2 of us were VIP and a fine choice of the fine hotels and tented camps in strategically good places suitable to watch the wildlife migration at the proper place at this time of the year. Just what we wanted: not a luxury trip but also not basic. Gundua adjusted to our needs. Best is to find out yourself with Gundua Africa by tailor making your safari according to budget. We have the feeling they give you a bit more than what you actually pay for.
A gift from Mr. Pius at the end of our holiday were the suggestions of visiting nature and cultural places in the Pare Mountains. Thank you guys! We loved it.