50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip was interesting, unforgettable and very well run by Cosmos our guide
We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Everything ran as promised and our guide Cosmos went out of his way to make things special and value for money. His knowledge of the environment and animals was amazing. Our accommodation and safari experience was beyond our hopes and we have photos to cherish for ever. I like that it was just us and Cosmos so we didn't have other people there - some tours we saw seemed to be full of loud Americans, we would have hated to be sharing our safari with them.
The organisation by Karen and her team was excellent and she communicated well with us answering any questions we had beforehand. Suggesting we take in the Rhino sanctuary at relatively little extra cost was a very good move. Thank you. I hope one day to come back to Uganda and maybe go to Queen Elizabeth Safari park.
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized trip through Kenya and Tanzania
We travelled as a couple with CKC trekking to Mt Kenya and visiting several National Parks in Kenya and Tanzania. We found CKC through the Internet and contacted them by phone. The guides and drivers were really excellent and we implemented all the plan agreed with the CKC. For us it was a nice surprise because we had had no information before whatsoever what the Company is like. We took this risk and we were very satisfied.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome!! Well organised, very pleasant knowledgeable guide, top class accommodation, loved it!!!
Not much more I can say....ditto to the above. The vehicle was well maintained and we had no problems....excellent value and thoroughly enjoyable. Well done to all.
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
My husband, daughter and I travelled to Victoria Falls in November 2013 and we highly recommend Routes through Africa. The service we received was just immaculate and excellent. Nothing was too difficult and Yvonne accommodated us as best as she could with our preferences and bookings were made within no time. We felt safe the whole time. Our chosen hotel was Victoria Falls Hotel and our stay and experience there was just incredible. Yvonne took us on the tour of Victoria Falls and she was most informative, cheery and entertaining. We learnt a lot about the falls and the history of Victoria falls. Routes through Africa, you made our holiday.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful family safari
My family (including a 3 year old and 6 year old) went on Safari in Ugand with safariwildz. The trip was fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble for Cosmos- he was full of knowledge and my children still quote him. He made the long journey fastincating. We saw so much, felt well looked after and really safe. He made sure everything was suitable for the children and reassured us all.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
CKC was affordable; we felt like friends instead of clients and enjoyed this great experience
The director of CKC went out of his way. Even when the Safari was over, he helped us plan the rest of our time travelling independently to Mombasa, Kilifi, Malindi and Lamu. The advice was invaluable. He even met us on our return to Nairobi, and took us to the airport for our flight home to SA. The tour accomodation was superb. I would have liked to stay much longer. I wish the CKC every success.
From Ron and Gill Dugmore
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A truly memorable experience for a family of five ranging in age from 14 to 70!
Starting with Lucia who patiently responded to all our questions and constructed a safari that exactly met the needs of grandparents and grandkids alike, and ending with an amazing excursion into the bush, this was certainly the trip of a lifetime. What I especially liked about working with Lucia is that she suggested accommodations that she thought would best meet our criteria and then offered some alternate choices. She made it easy to compare prices all while working with one tour operator.
Our guide Erik was so good with those kids and good with us old people too! He has eagle eyes for spotting game and knows where within the parks to find the best game viewing. Game movements are often unpredictable, but Eric drove us over 100KM to get us smack in the middle of the great migration which had moved farther east than normal. We tried not to gloat back at the lodge at the end of the day when other guests voiced their frustration at missing the migration and getting stuck in the mud instead.
We are not blessed with perfect children, so Simon got a chance to demonstrate his tour operator skills by locating and forwarding a lost camera charger and keeping us in "the chips" (memory chips). Erik cheerfully made two round trips to the airstrip to hand deliver the essential equipment back to camp.
Our much anticipated "local cultural experience" was the chart topping event for the younger crowd. Erik and a local guide arranged for us to visit the Hadzabe Tribe of hunter gatherers and participate in the morning hunt for small game. There are several good stories, some quite graphic!
We stayed 13 days/12 nights and think the time was just about right to really enjoy the top parks and attractions. We were busy, but not rushed. I could not recommend SI and our guide more highly.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic advice and service - one of our best ever holidays!
Our time in Africa was everything we had hoped for and much more. And everything organized by African Welcome Safaris was spot on. From the airport transfers always on time and always lovely people, to the excellent day trips suggested and organised, to the hotels in fantastic positions, to the timing of flights, to the support with answering queries while on the road, and of course the tours which were nothing short of amazing. There is nothing we would change if we were to go again tomorrow. Thank you so much - your input into our holiday made it all it was.
HU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Communication with Kenyawalk
We found KenyaWalk on this website and we chose to contact them because of the excellent reviews we read here. Though our safari is due in July, we can say that we already have very good impressions on KenyaWalk and the company's boss, Oti. He is very quick and effective when it comes to communication and it is also easy to contact him on Skype. We think he is funny, open, flexible and patient with his clients. We are very excited and can't wait to meet Oti and his team and go on a safari with KenyaWalk.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great adventure with the help of Lilac
My girlfriend and I went on a safari with Lilac as part of the our tour of Madagascar, Tanzania and Kenya. The tour was in Tanzania and it was great! The company did a great job picking us up and then accommodating our departure. Only thing where they could improve is on giving better advice on what sites to visit and which not to visit. For example, we visited Lake Manyara apparently at the wrong season, so did not get close to the water. Would have helped to be warned about this before going there. Would have loved this extra day in the Serengeti! But overall a very competent company that provided a good vehicle, arranged the hotels well and communicated with me actively over email before the trip, customizing their offering to my needs.
Thanks Lilac!