US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional
Just finished safari-I expected a nice holiday but we got much more. Fantastic atmosphere and unforgettable experiences. Our guide-Arony- during the tour told us many interesting stories about living in Kenya, He shared with us his experience regarding habits of wildlife. He knew about wildlife really everything. He was always on time and always in good mood and smiling.
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
our dream honeymoon
Fabulous experience.
The crew was amazing, always available. They took care of everything for us, even when our luggage was lost by the airline company they fixed the problem.
We had the honeymoon of our dreams.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
incredible experience and value for money
The whole experience from start to finish was fantastic, from initial communications right through to the wonderful ride back to Nairobi. Our tour guide 'Animal' was extremely knowledgeable and went out of his way to give us a wonderful safari experience and answer all the questions we had-to which there is not one that he did not know the answer to! Our camp site was extremely peaceful, comfortable and the food delightful. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the rich massai culture and its wildlife, whilst having a relaxing and comfortable trip away from the bustling streets of Nairobi. Excellent value for money, we couldn't believe it ourselves! I would recommend this
trip to anybody!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful Safari Experience
We went for a six day safari with Anthony and Sam and overall the experience has exceeded my expectations. Anthony is very experience and easygoing. He showed us lions and leopards for several times, all very closely. This is something I have never experience in my previous Safaris. Sam is a superb cook. He can cook an amazingly delicious meal using very simple ingredient. He would also wake up very early to prepare food for us. I would strongly recommend Kenya Walking Survivor to any people who is interested in having some unforgettable memory in Kenya.
UA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice experience
It was very good safari. Ben was very helpful and have met our needs. Will use this company again.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime: Five countries, six camps, Vic Falls, Big Five plus more game than could be c,
In June/July 2016 we undertook a trip to Southern Africa to fulfill a lifelong intention. We stayed at six camps, safari style, and had a great time. All of our expectations were met or even exceeded. For example, we never expected to see honey badgers or sitatunga, given the secretive nature of those species, but we did! All travel arrangements and connections worked smoothly, which is astonishing since we had several dozen transfers and meeting points; all of the connecting personnel were prompt, professional, and welcoming. I had a concern with my ability to use my CPAP (breathing) device when sleeping in camps without 24H electrical supply, but in every case I was able to run on a battery overnight and recharge during the day, so anyone who uses CPAP will be OK.
Here is a capsule summary of our experiences.
- African Rock Motel (Gauteng): an excellent overnight stay, very comfortable, and I enjoyed a superb impala steak, one of many firsts on this trip. We appreciated breakfast pack they gave us to take on our very early departure.
-Ongava tented camp (Namibia): our first safari experience. We loved the outdoor dining at one long table with the watering trough in clear view - several dinners were interrupted as we rushed to get cameras to record, the giraffes, rhinos, kudu, etc. Here as at all other camps the guides were well trained and could identify birds, trees, plants, etc. Without much effort we saw over 50 species of birds, about 37 of which were new to us. Best highlight was a view of a large group of white rhino early one morning in the Ongava reserve. We heard lions roaring around the camp at night - very exciting! We found that Namibia is extremely cold and dry in winter, we used a lot of lotion and lip balm, but this did not detract.
-Elegant Guesthouse, Windhoek: very comfortable with accommodations easily up to a three or four star level in the USA. No restaurant, but staff helped to get a takeout order for us, and set up a place to eat in the breakfast room. Also an early departure, for which the security guard came out and made us coffee and tea before we left! I was anxious to find that the airport is a long way from the town, but this did not cause a problem as our contacts factored it all in and we made our flight with lots of time to spare.
-Savute (Botswana): all camps had something to offer, but this was our favorite. Lots of game all over the place, and many wonderful sights. Best highlight was watching two very young lion cubs playing like kittens, tied with the view of two honey badgers.
-Camp Okavango; a unique experience where we saw the waters of the delta at first hand. The most luxurious of all the camps we stayed at, with a very nice dining location overlooking the river. This was the only place we encountered a lot of mosquitoes, but we had plenty of repellent, good mosquito nets, and we took the malaria pills as well, so not worried. Best highlight: being woken from an afternoon nap by ominous thumping on the roof, which turned out to be three gorgeous green wood-hoopoes breaking up palm nuts. We saw sitatunga antelope here, a rare sight.
-Moremi: game was a bit scarce at this time of year, but we still saw all the big 5, plus wild dogs and hyenas. Best food of the three D&D camps, which were all good.
-Islands of Siankaba (Zambia): another unique experience, this time allowing us to get closer to African village life. Employees are almost all villagers who have been selected and trained. The chef here is amazing, delivering each morning fresh croissants that would have done credit to a French hotel in Paris. Among several memorable meals, the mouth-watering Chateaubriand was undoubtedly my favorite. The highlight here was of course the Falls, just an overwhelming spectacle that has to be experienced in person. We found the trip to Livingstone Island a bit wet and cold for us, but the younger people really enjoyed it.
-Notten's Bush Camp (Mpumalanga): here there was much less game than in Botswana, and the effects of the two-year drought were manifest. Nonetheless, the guides worked hard, and we saw all the big 5 plus their babies, plus giraffe, hyena, hippo, wild dog, etc. The highlight was undoubtedly watching a cheetah rapidly gobbling a fresh kill - this is a rare sight since cheetahs are getting hard to find. We had dinner twice with Dave, the owner, who also drove us to our departure flight. We enjoyed our conversations with him. He was great company, obviously passionate about the bush, and committed to sustainable development that supports the local people.
All in all, a memorable experience; we could not have asked for more!
PT
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
perfect by all means
excellent communication during the sales process. Super fast and helpful. Transfers and safari experience were handled smoothly and professionally. Everyone was professional and very kind. Will come again
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional & organized safari operator
When looking to book a safari in Kenya I reached out to several different safari companies. It became evident very quickly that Africa Safari Classics was in a different class. Not only was Maurice extremely responsive, he also understood exactly what I was looking for & catered the proposal to my request. Before we left, Maurice came to our apartment to give my family a rundown of what to expect on the safari & answer any questions that we had. He also was there the next morning to introduce us to our guide/driver and make sure everything was good before we left. This was not something that I expected but it was much appreciated & showed a high level of customer service. The safari was amazing - we saw more animals than we thought we would, had a very knowledgeable guide & stayed in really great camps. If I was to book another safari, I would absolutely book with Africa Safari Classics.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A bespoke Safari experience..
This was to be my first East Africa experience and i selected this company based on the recommendations of a friend. I was able to work with David to craft a wonderful and unique safari/ cultural experience in Tanzania. I had to adjust my itinerary several times due to unique factors, but all along David was able to accommodate.
This was not a low budget trip and my accommodations were all top notch.The guide and driver provided, Lazaro and Wilson, were wonderful ambassadors for their country and Masai tribe. I left the country regarding them as friends, not merely service providers.
If you are looking for an upscale safari experience, at a reasonable cost, I can recommend this company
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable, well organized and fun
Our family went on a safari and Kilimanjaro trip with Caracal and it was absolutely lovely. The communication before the trip was very informative, we got all the information and breefing in advance. During the safari we had a guide called Max, a young tour guide who impressed us with his knowledge. He put a lot of effort in showing us the big five and he succeeded! Before taking off to the kilimanjaro we met up with one of the owners of the company and our tourguides for the Kilimanjaro and they made sure we went up the mountain well prepared. We would definetely recommand this tour company!