Amazing trip with Peter!
We had a very nice 5-days trip over the Easter break with Peter, travelling across Rwanda and Uganda and seeing Chimps, Gorillas and Golden Monkeys.
Before the trip Peter was very responsive and flexible to accomodate our requests and make the trip as customized as needed, we really appreciated this as it felt the trip was perfect for us!! Once we arrived, everything was very smooth and all the experiences truly enjoyable, with a mix of nature, culture and society. Peter is a very knowledgeable guide and shared with us a lot of insights as we were travelling together.
Bonus points for the 2 lodges we stayed at in Uganda: really beautiful and with a great service level.
Will definitely recommend Peter and the Big Apes Safari team to friends and family planning to visit Uganda or Rwanda!
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing service at very good rate.
We did safari with them in 2022. Masai Mara, hello's gate and nakuru lake. We were looking for a cheap price and we got with papiro. Cheap doesn't means bad service, we had amazing time with them and really unforgettable experience. Thanks to John and the crew for this magical experience.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
great experience
Due to the good reviews and also the fair price, my husband and I decided to go on a one-day safari to Nyerere National Park with Shammah Wonders Safari. We opted for the private tour and it was perfect. Immediately after booking, I was contacted via WhatsApp and then kept up to date. We really liked that. We flew from Zanzibar directly to the park by plane. We were met there by our tour guide Elly and we immediately liked him very much. Elly did everything he could to ensure that we saw as many animals as possible and always drove very close to the animals so that we could admire them in peace. He also told us lots of interesting facts about the animals. You can tell that he really loves his job. We had a really great day with Elly and have fond memories of this safari. We can therefore only recommend the tour. We also recommend booking the private version, as you get a lot out of it and the safari is also customised and you stay with your favourite animals for a long time.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional knowledgeable tour company who made our safari experience AMAZING!!!!
We scheduled our safari experience 1 year in advance of our travel date. This company kept in touch with us and made sure we were aware of all the things we needed for a great safari so that we could pack accordingly. When we arrived at the airport we were greeted by our driver and the safari adventure began. Our tour was educational, informative and we were very fortunate as our driver is a member of the Masai tribe, and shared additional cultural information. We were able to witness the big 5. In one word - I would describe this vacation as Amazing - a lifetime experience - one you will remember like no other.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
8 Days of exciting magical Kenya safari
We spent our 8 days on a magical safari in Kenya’s national parks. While planning our trip, Bracius was great at communication. He responded to WhatsApp messages within a few minutes. Our driver and guide was Hudson. First day was in Samburu national park at the wonderful Samburu Sopa lodge. The place was beautiful. We saw a lioness stalking giraffes and a mama cheetah with 4 babies. Hudson was a great driver and had lots of patience and experience. He was good at spotting animals even at a distance. We went to Lake Naivasha and Hells Gate. We went on a beautiful hike in Hells Gate and learned a lot about Masai culture from the local guide.Masai Mara was unforgettable as we saw so many animals. Saw one female leopard up close and then one male leopard stalking and hunting a topi,. The vast expanse of plains was mind blowing. Next place was Lake Nakuru where we saw many white rhinos and flamingos. Then Amboseli we witnessed families of elephants feeding and bathing. Next was Tsavo - maneaters lodge next to the river was amazing. There was an elephant walking through the lodge grounds and we heard him eating near our tent in the night. Everything ran smoothly. The hotels and lodges were comfortable with delicious food, especially the Sopa lodges and Lake Nakuru Lodge. All was well organized. It was an amazing and unforgettable trip. Felt truly like we had come back home - there is an indescribable energy in the air. Kenya is working hard to preserve these wild places and really appreciate the people for taking care of the places. We are already planning to come back to Kenya with our two kids. Thank you for a wonderful experience!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Absolutely Amazing, five star all the way and so welcoming.
We really have had the best week of our lives thanks to Safari Soles! To start Boniface was just such a pleasure to deal with, I knew the moment we spoke that it was Safari Soles I would book with. I could feel his warmth all the way in London! He has been just fantastic- from the time of booking to us arriving he really did take great care of us and made changes to suite our family without it ever seeming an imposition. He booked us in breathtaking lodges, truly amazing. We also made a change whilst on Safari and Boniface arranged everything so quickly,
This lead us on to Alias who in our house now will be known as the Safari King 👑 We have been on Safari before and it wasn’t just that we saw the big 5 which we have previously it was the way in which Alias took such good care of us all. He was so happy, calm and informative thought the five days. We really feel so lucky that we got to spend time in the company of such a lovely person. The safari itself could not be topped- cheeta, so many lions, so many elephants, giraffes, hyenas, a python, baboons, buffalo’s, flamingo, leopards and that illusion rhino. He made sure we were all well fed and it really was the adventure of a lifetime.
Lastly Andrew has been epic, what an experience to spend time making coffee and enjoying the company of the wonderful villagers. Andrew again made the whole day magic from start to finish.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the best time, we will forever be in love with Tanzania ❤️
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
One of our best tours ever
Everything about this company was first-rate. Cate was exceptionally patient, kind, and professional in helping us plan our 7-day trip (chimps, safari, gorillas, fishing, horseback riding, boating). Ananias was a great guide - very helpful, knowledgeable, funny, and personable. He took great care of us throughout our time there. The van was comfortable, clean, and well-maintained. Our accommodations were clean, comfortable, and as advertised (if not better). Food along the way and at the hotels was very tasty. Uganda itself is an amazing and safe country to visit. The people are kind and friendly. The flora and fauna is breathtaking. And the opportunity to see the gorillas and chimps was special for our family of 4 (2 teenagers). We all agreed that this is one of our best trips ever.
SE
Trustworthy and safe
With a lot of superb support from Lilian -administrating our Safari trip - since we had major issues getting payment through from Sweden to Kenya due to country restriction - we had more or less daily contacts for more than 2 weeks how to proceed with the down payment needed to get the Lodge requested for the specific days we had our Safari scheduled for. New Payment solution was introduced by the company and we finally pulled it through. Lilian really is a trustworthy person
Once in Kenya and the day of Safari was about to take place with the pick up at the Hotel we finally also got to meet Lilian in person.
Even though rain period started we had a lovely trip (me, my spouse and daughter with her boyfriend) spent 2 nights in Sarova Mara Camp that was really lovely! Very nice accommodation- with high good standard, clean rooms and environment and good beds. The Lodge surroundings was as well very pleasant.
Our chauffeur during these days took good care of us-as well driving with safety- nt only inside the Park but as well the hours spent on the road from Nairobi . After just a short trip first day outside the Lodge we spotted a cheetah that made a real "Catwalk" in front of us! Amazing Such a beauty.
I would really recommend Africa Rebound Safaris for your Kenya Safari trip.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing. Far exceeded our expectations!
I’m a grandmother who took her two 15 year old grandsons on a 4 day safari with Gundua African Safaris. It was perfect from start to finish. Communication with Paschal was thorough, timely and informative. The cost was very reasonable and included everything one would expect on a Safari. Our driver/guide was amazing. He and my grandsons really enjoyed one another. John is an excellent driver and very knowledgeable. We actually saw the the “Big Five” on our first day. We saw a cheetah take down an impala, a male lion eating the lunch he just caught, 6 female lions who just took down 3 wildebeest, hundred of hippos, giraffes, elephants, rhinoceros, and every animal one hopes to see on safari. Virtually all were within 10 feet of us. This is an experience the boys and I will treasure forever. We had terrific accommodations, blue skies, great food and an amazing time. I highly recommend Gundua!!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience with Savannah woods, especially Mr Joseph
We had an amazing experience with Savannah woods, our guide Joseph is highly reccomeded he accommodated our needs and the booking prior with Lucy was very good. They tailored the tour to our timing restrictions and locations required. Masai mara, lake Nakuru, lake naivasha and ol pejeta all part of the itinerary. It was a shame to not see Hella gate NP as there was the safari that day.
