US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Incredible experience!
I had a great experience with Kay adventure tours, Moureen was more than willing to help and provide suggestions based on my interests in regards to the time frame I was working with while in Kenya. I specifically wanted to visit Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli National Parks in a relatively short period of time and covering a vast distance between each park. Moureen was very up front from the beginning regarding my requests and the total cost, so thank you very much to Moureen! My guide/driver was Mike and he was incredibly knowledgeable about each park and the wildlife and where they may be. I was able to see four out of the big five, which was awesome! It's very difficult to actually locate and view a leopard so that was the one that got away, but Mike tried very hard to make it happen! Aside from that, I was very pleased to see a very wide array of wildlife throughout each park (male lion and lioness, lions mating, lion cubs, elephant, cape buffalo, white & black rhino, cheetah, giraffe, hyena and much more!) and each park being unique in it's own right. My accommodations were pleasant and all of the staff at each lodge were very kind and welcoming. On another note, even when our van had some mechanical issues, Mike was awesome and hooked me up with another ride to Nakuru until he was able to meet me there, so that I didn't arrive too late in the evening. In addition to that, Mike also was kind enough to contact Kay adventure tours on my last day in Kenya to provide a last minute Nairobi City tour and dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant. That was a fun time and the best part was that it wasn't planned out but exceeded my expectations. I would recommend spending at least a couple days in Nairobi and eating at Carnivore, it had a great atmosphere and a plethora of different meats to sample! Thank you so much to Kay adventure tours for providing me an excellent experience on my first trip to Kenya! I highly recommend them! Cheers
A delightful, professional one stop shop for all our travel needs in Victoria Falls.
From their office in the Elephant's Walk Shopping Village, Pearl's Tours met all our individual requirements and time frames for our stay in Victoria Falls. They provided punctual pick ups and drop offs to our lodge just out of town for our helicopter flight, a village visit - which was a highlight and insight into an unfamiliar way of life - a day trip into Zambia with a very informative and professional guide, and an impressive game drive and breakfast on a private reserve. We were delighted with the way that our needs were met - a friendly, professional service.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
How advanced tours have enabled us to experience Uganda
We have used Advanced Tours for many years, and the service has always been excellent. Patience Keburingi has dealt with our requests swiftly and efficiently, her communication skills are first class, and the many, many arrangements she has made for us have been faultless. Because of Patience many students and staff from a very small English town have been able to have a fantastic Ugandan experience. Similarly, many Ugandan teachers from Namutumba have been able to fly to UK often at very short notice (because of visa hold-ups) thanks to Patience. We have no hesitation in recommending her services to other travellers.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experienced guide, well maintained equipment
Contact with the operator was pleasant, within 1-2 days mail back. Pick-up and drop off at airport. We had a very experienced guide, who knew a lot of animals but also how to approach them without disturbing their activities. Also however the guide had 9 years of experience, he still was very enthousiastic and made pictures of the animals himself. The vehicle was well maintained. At the end of the safari we had personal contact with Matthew (the 'boss') who wanted to know our opinion personally. Very recommended safari operator!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our Odyssey Safari went way beyond meeting our expectations for an amazing experience.
Everything truly ran like clockwork from first meeting our very knowledgeable and amiable guide, Mytaio (spelling?) upon landing in Kilimanjaro to our return flight to the US. We chose both lodge and tent accommodations and were never disappointed with the rooms, service or meals. Every location offered very pleasant surroundings and several can only be described as breathtaking. After a long day on safari, we especially enjoyed the swimming pools at a few of the lodges. We are very impressed with how Mark and his staff carefully organized our fairly complicated safari itinerary. Their efforts were especially appreciated as our safari was a much anticipated 30th wedding anniversary celebration.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our tour and safari were amazing!
Elize & Johan have created a great company that provides an amazing experience. They create your experience based on the feedback you provide them and we could not have been happier! They are two of the nicest and most prepared people that I have met. We enjoyed spending our vacation with them and absorbing their knowledge of this beautiful country, its people, Kruger National Park and its animals & scenery!
The interesting thing is that we found out that they have lived in other parts of South Africa and they could have provided us assistance beyond our safari. We have even talked about a future visit and seeing more of the country. AND bringing others with us! We will be recommending them to any of our friends who will be traveling there!
The final thing I would like to say is that within moments, we knew we were going to become friends! They are an amazing couple and spending time with them was our pleasure!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An artificially bloated tour designed to impress gullible foreigners.
Change of itenary well communicated but too late to make any alterations. Ground staff very eager to receive cash money for tour upon arrival. (?)Tents pitched in sun - lopsided port-a-potty attached. Long boring time between activities. Food very colonial, old fashioned and overdone (sit down, rushed, 3 course meal with no reference to Africa). Contracted guide (Andrew Smith) excellent, but should refrain from calling his guests "know-it-all's"
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Gulu Eclipse trip
I organised a trip for 21 persons to view the total eclipse of the sun in Gulu, N Uganda in Nov 2013 with the help of Advanced Tours & Travel. They organised accommodation in 6 different places including lodges, organised collection from different places at the start before bringing them together in Gulu. 11 travelled on to Nairobi, the others returned home at 6 different times. AT&T organised these transfers seamlessly reducing the number of vehicles left when numbers allowed and also arranging a change to local safari vans once in Kenya. Communication during planning was very good and quick, they were resourceful when I needed their advice over choices and most accommodating. There were no hitches and the prices were extremely good. I had used AT&T before and they fully met expectations. 5* for organising such a complicated group!
PS Eclipse a great success: search "Gulu selfie" in YouTube.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding experience; exceptional service! Simon and Donna exceeded our expectations.
From our initial inquiries we received remarkable attention and detailed replies. Donna's personal accessibility and responsiveness result in a planning and implementation experience that is outstanding. Through many email exchanges we were able to craft a safari plan that reflected our goals and met our dreams.
Then with the best safari guide we could imagine, Simon took us on the experience of a lifetime. He was personable, knowledgeable and persistent in ensuring that all our anticipations were fully realized.
We loved all our accommodations and the corresponding staff. We were impressed and pleased with the variety of sleeping arrangements, food, locales and proximity to the natural world - we were immersed and loved it.
At all times we were treated royally - safe & clean vehicle, plenty of bottled water, great meals, attentive service, skillful driving, knowledgeable information, spontaneous adjustments to seek special opportunities, and we always had FUN.
All the other companies (from Arusha to Zanzibar) that MW arranged were clearly respectful of Donna and MW, hence treated us first rate. They all spoke very highly of Donna and MW; they provided exceptional services.
As a whole, MW, Donna and Simon, are first class - engaging, reliable, professional, thorough, experienced, customer-focused and the best we could have expected. They truly exceeded our expectations.
In addition, we respect MW's commitment to the environment and to local communities. We share these values and appreciated the opportunities to visit and learn from some of the supported villages. We will join Donna's team and donate again to assist the health and education of MW's selected communities.
Thank you !
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Flexible and individual planing
With our family (2 adults, 2 kids, 11Y) we had an individual adapted planing of our safari, longer stay at the lodge and a flight. The diver was perfectly looking after us and it was a plaisant understanding with leonard. We would recommend this travel to everyone.