IL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We expected much but got way more than we imagined !
Just came back from 8 amazing days in Tanzania. We stayed one night near Arusha, 2 nights in Ngorongoro Crater Lodge and 4 nights at Nomad Lamai in the north Serengeti.
The lodges, guides and transportation were perfect. We were taken care off 100% of the time like clockwork.
The Serengeti was undoubtedly the highlight of the trip (we could have skipped Ngorongoro altogether and do 3 days in Zanzibar).
I'm very pleased with how The Luxury Safari Company took care of us and will be happy to book with them again to another Safari...
CA
Experience level: first safari
Africa Celebrity tours & Travels is the best tours company
We arrived in Kenya and were picked Muli from Africa Celebrity Tours and his team. The drive was awesome and we saw all wild animals in Masai Mara, Amboseli and has our best in our booked hotels.
I must say that you need this company to travel anywhere in Kenya.
Thanks Muli and Team. I am coming again with family.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip to Lakes Nakuru & Ol Bollosat
My girlfriend and I stayed at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge for one night and enjoyed a game drive in the National Park the following morning after which we then proceeded to Lake Ol Bollosat on the slopes of the Aberdare mountain Range and stayed one night at Kichakani cottages.We really enjoyed our stay at both places.Thank you Liz and Seven Wonders for making it all possible and we definitely hope to be back next year.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
well-organized safari with very competent guide
organization: serious planning and payments, fast response rate, no hidden costs (Counterpart Richard Kilonzo)
Safari: always on time, good catering, excellent know-how, very friendly (Counterpart Stevie Kilonzo)
Very good experience
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Top quality safari operations
We were taken care of in a professional and friendly way all the way through our stay with A Tent With A View. Everything we agreed on was carried out down to the last details - which we acknowledge can be difficult do to operating a business in the bush in Africa. We were picked up at the airport and driven to our place in Saadani. What a wonderful place waiting there for us. The personnel is just soo friendly and the cottages were excellent - right there on the beach with a stunning view over the Indian Ocean. Our safari vehicle was great, and so was our guide. He knew a lot about not only the big animals, but birds, reptiles, etc. which made our safari very informative and an excellent adventure. We saw so many elephants there - super excited!! We went to stay one night in their tower (Babs Camp) - can only recommend everyone going to Sadaani to spend a night in Babs Camp/The Tower- beautiful, stunning 360 view. The food at the place was plenty full and delicious. We learned so much about the company how they also are involved in many different community and conservation projects which made our choice to book through this company the right one. I would definitely use them again for my next safari - especially because a new a super exciting and very unique safari opportunity is ready to be launched soon.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It was a wonderful trip through Beacon Safaris. Robert and Ashton :you did a great job :)
It was our 1st trip to Masai Mara and photography is our passion. Robert did a great job by putting us to Ashton Chris who was our guide . Ashton , drove with heart and showed us the best action in the wild Mara. It was a great experience . We stayed in Mara for 7 nights and were able to click thousands of pictures . I would always prefer to go through Beacon safaris and would always take Ashton with us every time we make a trip. Thank you soo much guys for doing a great job.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Day fishing trip on Lake Victoria from Entebbe
The complete experience was unbelievable - the reception at the bay, the boat and equipment, drinks was cold and more than sufficient for a whole day fishing.
The guides was great although I fish regularly this was my first time fishing for Nile Perch and I managed to catch a 13, 10 and 8 kg in one day and a few smaller fish.
I can definitely recommend Kombi Tours and the guys from Wild Frontiers - they know the lake very well and just listen to the guides and I am sure you will have success.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great organisation that is as he says flexible. Do remember you are in Africa!
Booked this trip for my father and I and not having the time to do research I trusted Kenya Walking to do it all for me.
A couple of changes I would recommend - break up your trip don't do a 10 day safari - you'll get bored even if you love animals!
- Mara is by far the best though Amboselli and Tsavo East and West does have it's advantages.
.....Different terrain and animals
Overall quite good - there was a couple of issues that Otenio sorted. A couple of horrible situations that weren't fixed immediately though a rebate was sorted. (although it wasn't the cash we were after)
We overall had an great experience and although I was extremely hesitant even to the point I was worried no one would be there to pick us up and my deposit would go astray. They were professional and dealing with the team was amazing.
I wish I could give it excellent though there is a few things that did affect the trip on a short term basis. Including some of the accomodation. Very similar to the comments I read before going on this trip... A couple of things to sort out OT and you'll have a great trip
For Zanzi bar travellers - DO NOT STAY AT DHOW INN!!!!
They stole my dad's Prada perfume, some cash - a neighbours gold necklace and I still haven't had a rebate or anything of the sort - still waiting to hear back on this one from both Paco - the owner at Dhow Inn and OT if you can do anything?
Just ruined the last bit of our holiday.
Finally DO the Gorilla Trek I was worried it wasn't worth the cash... It was! Enjoy folk - So much more to do, though 3 weeks in Africa was amazing!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best organized trip that my well-traveled family has ever experienced.
I've had the good fortune of traveling many times to most continents over the last 50 years. I use travel consultants about 1/2 of the time and plan trips myself the other half. I had never been on a safari before and chose Ker & Downey based on the recommendation of a friend of my daughter who also came on the trip. Our group had 5 family members. I would be happy to expound on the trip in detail if anyone would like to know more. However, Ker & Downey Africa (Terri-Ann Sholtz in particular) planned and organized perhaps the best trip of our lives. Every means of travel was timely, efficient and above expectations. The drivers/pilots/escorts were uniformly courteous, knowledgeable, on time, and conscious of any special needs we had. The lodges and hotels were also above expectations. With respect to the lodges, the hosts/hostesses were similarly knowledgeable, caring, and meticulous. Every lodge and hotel had rooms, amenities, wifi and other features exactly as described by K & D. In addition, the food and drink provided at the lodges was superb. Our trip was 2 weeks in length with half being at safari lodges and half being in other parts of South Africa. We received substantial information from K & D about both legs of the trip that made our experience fulfilling, predictable and very gratifying. Almost all of our interaction was with Ms. Scholtz. She planned and caused to be executed a flawless plan. I would recommend her and K & D to anyone, no matter what the age, size of group, or area of interests. Both Terri-Ann and K & D are very special service providers.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime
Catherine I know this is late coming but I just wanted to let you know what a fantastic time we had on our trip.
Everything went off very very smoothly – the organisation was wonderful.
Our driver, James was absolutely fabulous – his knowledge that he shared with us on safari was the best.
I did not realise until we got home the precautions- he quietly took without explanation so we were not aware - to keep us safe.
Everything you did and James did was amazing. Many, many thanks
This is coming from one person who did not want to go at all!!
Absolutely loved it, felt safe at all times.
Thank you all so much.
Lyn and Peter Sparks.