US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about South Africa by jamescastle
Kruger is the definitive game park and there are other game reserves within the country.
US
Amazing Safari - clearly exceeded our expectations!!
Although our trip was a mix of spending some time in Nairobi and other time on the safari, the safari experience in Kenya was simply amazing! This was a combination of excellent wild-life viewing (far beyond the big 5), one heck of a driver/guide, and really nice luxury accommodation arrangements. This I'm saying after already experiencing safari in Tanzania. I would say the highlight of the safari was Masai Mara where we got to see out of this world scenes due to the wildebeest migration going on and the Mara river crossings. On top of it, the weather was perfect in the month of August. Yes, some places in Masai Mara were rather crowded, but not to the point of spoiling the wildlife viewing experience.
Most of all, full marks to Wildebeest Safaris (Noah the coordinator, and Andrew our amazing driver).
SV
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience in Tanzania!
This company came to my rescue when another one cancelled my safari last minute. Paul Justine was very accommodating, and resourceful in organizing the safari tour in a couple of days! Communication was very clear and timely. Before and after, we were able to ask and get recommendations for other places to visit in Arusha. During the tour, our guide Julius was great! He knew the best spots to find all the animals we wanted to see. He was very respectful and friendly. We really loved our tour. We would recommend this company to anyone looking for a very professional company that gives a personalized service.
CA
They stole our money
We booked a 7 day safari with ISIA. We have received word that they have gone bankrupt and they are not being honest and returning our money. I have tried to contact the owner numerous times and no response. HAs anyone else heard from them or understands how to get money back?
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fulfilled life long dream and a perfect adventure.
From start to finish, East Africa Wild provided a top notch experience. Alym was incredibly responsive, honest and informative when it came to the process of us building out our itinerary for our safari in Tanzania. There was nothing that didn't live up to the expectations we had for the safari. Our guide and driver, Nurdin, was amazing. He was very easy to get along with and was as accommodating as he could have been the entire time. He shared additional information about every animal/plant/landmark we saw and was happy to go into more detail when asked. We met other EAW drivers and guides along the way as well and they seemed as pleasant and greatful as Nurdin did. The places we stayed were world class and offered everything we knew they would. We would absolutely recommend East Africa Wild to any of our friends and family...and already have :) . Alym has build a great business and knows his space very well, also hiring great people to help move his safari operation further. Thanks for such a great honeymoon!
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Thank you were match! Our guide Richard
Many thanks!
We drove a group of tourists from 6 people, booked a safari for 4 days! Savannah, Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru. Everything was very good. Delicious food, cozy housing! Thank you very much to our Russian-speaking guide Richard! He always helped us, drove everywhere, showed everything! Many thanks!
ES
Profesional Dickson everything perfect , no problem at al
We have a wonderfull expetience , the car perfect , the guise leonard was professional amd he loves the animal and he knew all the places in the Parks .
Very recomendable and trusty
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
E.X.T.R.A.O.R.D.I.N.A.R.Y ! Thank you Makasa!!!! But most of all asante sana David! It was magical!
Just perfect! Tutaonana !
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Mara tour
Amazing tour we had as a family and much the tour guide was excellent, Jossec Tours best in Safaris
IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Rufus was a great guide. Entertaining and knowledgeable.
Communications were hassle free and my (many) emails were responded to quickly and professionally. CVery easy to book the safari we wanted inside the budget we had. Very accommodating in terms of a pick up point at the start of the safari and Rufus, our guide, was very friendly and entertaining. The transport is a little old but it does the job and it is not uncomfortable. Think it may have been a bit of a squash if there were 6 of us though. Thankfully, there were only 4. We ran into a bit of a disaster on our first night as there was a massive thunderstorm and, for some bizarre reason, there were no tents at the campsite we had booked. I am still unclear if there were actually no tents or if the rain had made the tents uninhabitable. In any event, Rufus scurried about in the rain for about an hour and fixed the problem for us. Nice little bonus was that, as a result of the mess up on night one, we were upgraded to the big fancy tents with electricity, a bathroom and real beds for night... Read more two. Nice touch. The food was very good considering the basic kitchen available to the chef. Rufus was a great guide on the actual safari. He knew all the good spots to try and find certain animals and never rushed us when we wanted to take the 800th picture of the lion cubs or the baby elephant we had just seen 5 minutes before that! He was also very experienced at judging where certain animals would be at certain times and when certain things would happen. As a result, we got to see a mini crossing of the wildebeest on our last morning. We had a great time and, while the accommodation may be basic, you know what you are in for if you choose to sleep in a tent. And, in any event, who goes on Safari to sit in a room? Would recommend the company and would go with them again if I got the chance. Thoroughly recommend a safari though. While we have all seen those animals 1000s of times on TV, there is nothing that will prepare you for seeing a lioness with her cubs about 2 metres from you. Or seeing lions mate in front of you. Or being so close to a cheetah that you can see him mark his territory. And the ongoing hilarity that is warthogs. Thumbs up.