20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly and safe!
We had a great time in Kruger Park with Lucky (our guide from Nhlalala). The service was beyond what we expected! We had a limited time before I travelled for work in South Africa and Lucky helped us to get the most out of it. It started with timely pick up from our hotel in Johannesburg and a few hour drive to Perry's Bridge, where we were staying. The hotel was amazing, the staff was welcoming and the room is just so comfortable. A treat after a long journey!
We went on a sunset game drive to give us a feel of what to expect. We got to see a few animals then but the highlight would definitely be our game drive the next day. We were lucky to have the whole vehicle for ourselves and were looked after so well throughout the day. The hotel packed our breakfast (because we started at 5.30am!) and we get to enjoy it in the park. We got to see all the big 5 that day!
However, my husband became unwell after the game drive and we had to cancel our panoramic route drive on the way back to Johannesburg. The hotel staff and Lucky were so caring and understanding. They look after us until the time to get our last minute flight from the local airport. I definitely recommend the team. If I ever end up in South Africa again (high likely!), I hope we get a redo on the panoramic route.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Trip!
Excellent service! Johnson was the ultimate tour guide during the trip. He listened to his guests and gave great recommendations for places to stop and stay during our trip through Uganda. We came with a big group, and both him and his assistant Charles were knowledgeable and kind during the trip.
PT
35-50 years of age
Priceless experience!
I am very happy I booked my tour with Kaara Adventures.
The communication ahead of the tour was perfect, and arrangements were made on short notice.
Payment options were flexible to suit my preferred method.
On the day at the start of the tour driver/guide Gerald arrived timely to the accommodation in Kigali to pick me up.
The drive started towards the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda with stops for photos of the beautiful views.
Having walked into the park to spot the golden monkeys we set off towards the Ugandan border where the clearance and immigration process was smooth.
After having crossed into Uganda I was asked what type of lunch I preferred and we stopped at a local restaurant to eat typical Ugandan food.
Reaching Bwindi in the late afternoon the lodge that was arranged was perfect, comfortable rooms with wonderful beds, great food, and professional staff.
The second day we set off for the gorilla trekking which was a totally awesome experience! After relaxing and eating the packed lunch we started the drive back to Rwanda.
Gerald the guide/driver has a lot of knowledge and can share much information about the places we saw on the way, there was plenty of drinking water provided during the two days, and the driving style was safe and comfortable also on the dirt roads.
Can only recommend Kaara adventures, especially for the communication/information ahead of the tour, and also due to the fact that the tour was executed exactly as promised keeping high quality throughout.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable, experienced and great service!
We went with our daughter on a 4 days trip with Great Horizon Trails. The communication with Marcus was very easy and we received fast replies on our emails. A few days before our trip he phoned us that everything was ok and gave us the details of Viktor our driver. The first day Viktor picked us up at Kisumu, he was exactly on time. He informed us about our trip and drove us to our lodge (AA Mara). On our way he told us a lot about the environment and the country. Viktor is a really good driver and is well experienced. After a good lunch we had our first game drive in the Masai Mara. It was a great experience and Viktor knows a lot about all the animals. The second day we had a full day of game driving. Thanks to Viktor's efforts we saw 4 of the Big Five (except the Leopard). We really enjoyed the full day in the Masai Mara. The third day we visited a Masai village. It is a bit commercial but you get a very good impression of the Masai living. Our last day we went to Hell's gate; per bike where we experienced the beautifull nature and along the road you see the zebra's and Giraf's walking next to you. The viewpoints are magnificent. The way back is exhausting as the road is a little bit steep. So you need to have a good condition for this. At the end of the day Viktor dropped us at our hotel in Nairobi and we received a call from Markus if everything was ok. We could very much advice Great Horizon Trails; good service, reliable, always on time and you get what you agreed upon. Thanks to Markus and Viktor we enjoyed every moment!
IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience
Just got back from the 5-Day Safari and wow, what an experience! The wildlife sightings were incredible - we saw everything from lions and elephants to zebras and giraffes, all in their natural habitat. The Masai Mara, in particular, was just breathtaking.
Our accommodations were also great - comfortable, clean, and perfectly located for easy access to the parks.
However, there were a couple of minor issues I wanted to mention. Some days felt a bit short, and we ended up back at the accommodation with not much to do. It would have been nice to have some optional activities or excursions planned for those downtime periods.
Also, a heads-up about the locals would have been appreciated. Many were friendly, but some were quite persistent in asking for money or trying to sell souvenirs. I ended up giving away more cash than I intended. A little advice from the tour guides on how to handle these situations would have been helpful.
Overall, though, I would definitely recommend this safari. It's a fantastic way to see some of the most amazing animals in the world, and the price is very reasonable. Just be prepared for some downtime and bring some extra cash for tips and souvenirs!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good and loyal guide
Very good services offered, I really enjoyed my tour. Highly recommended
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Nice
We booked a 3 day trip and it was amazing. I am so happy of this experience, everything was perfect. Everybody was so nice, the food and the tent was great. We came with the bus and they were very helpful with us.
I recommend 100%!!! :)))
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Really listening to us clients resulted in a tailor made, amazing experience - outstanding service!
Sonja from Ntanda Ventures went a hundred extra miles in designing a unique stay for us in South Luangwa. Booking with her was great: reacting in no time, answering all our questions, thinking ahead, making great suggestions. Thank you so much!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very friendly and reliable
My friends and I booked a one-week safari in Kenya and we had the best vacation ever. We spent two nights at the Instagramabble Salt Lick Lodge and we had a blast, seeing animals from our rooms was such a magical experience. We then went to Lake Naivasha and had a chance to visit the crescent Island, walking on an island full of animals was so amazing we didn’t want to leave. On our last day in Masai Mara, Imelda made arrangements for a surprise gala dinner for our group. This was so thoughtful as we had not made such a request. We highly recommend Anipa Tours and it is home for us now for all our future safaris.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A perfect trip
My experience with them has been perfect. I contacted them because they are one of the first tourism companies in Uganda. From the first moment the attention was fast and efficient, resolving my doubts at all times.
They made me a 12-day itinerary around the country in which I was able to visit the most important national parks.
I have experience in going on safaris and I have been super happy with them. The hotels they chose for my mid-range budget were excellent.
The guide who accompanied me was 10 (Wilson) and by the way an ax looking for leopards.
I would repeat without a doubt.
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