BF
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and very welcoming
We had an amazing experience with Vivasafaris. From the beginning, we appreciated Patti’s availability and reactivity in all communications (emails / WhatsApp) and for tailoring a 4-day tour of great value for our family. Transfer from Johannesburg to Tremisana Lodge was on board of comfortable buses with very helpful drivers. We enjoyed the stays at Tremisana and Katekani luxury lodges with very kind staff. We had very skilled and experienced guides with us in the parks for game drives and bush walks. They were all funny too. (I don’t know if this is part of their training). All big five were seen. We were fortunate to meet a leopard just near the lodge at Tremisana. We saw a cheetah and were very close to a Casper in Kruger.
My family and I enjoyed so much this experience. The animals didn’t seem much bothered by visitors and they were kind enough to let us take beautiful pictures ;-)
Vivasafaris also helped us organizing visits in Johannesburg with a tour operator, which was very much appreciated, especially for us, traveling to South Africa for our very first time.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent organisation
Great service and organisation by the team. Our tour guide Major was very welcoming and fantastic!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
My tour with Kensai safaris was splendid,ranging from accommodation to their professionalism and customer service.It was a nice one .The tour guides were friendly and communicated without a hitch.I really enjoyed my stay with kensai safaris and do look forward to another authentic experience with them .
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good experience
we did a 6 day safari with Dennis, which was amazing. very attentive to our needs, he explained and told us every aspect of this wonderful country. We had a great time with him, I would recommend him to anyone! as for the camps, you have to know how to adapt, there is no shortage of insects and cleanliness is not a must.
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized and friendly service
I am overall happy with the service by Lenchada. Quick response on the emails, friendly service, good organization, I can list many things.
I selected an economic 6 day tour, which I think the difference is basically the accommodation. Though things are not prefer as in 4 or 5 star hotels, the friendly and hospital service at Masai Mara/Amboseli camp accommodation exceeded my expectations.
I am also happy that the driver made all his effort to guid us through and I am happy that I was able to see all big 5 and spectacular view of Kilimanjaro. I surely recommend this tour when I return back.
HK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Driver/ guide John is helpful and nice
The driver/ guide, John, is nice and helpful. He arrived on line and did help accommodate our request, even when we asked for change in itinerary.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great but details are sketchy!
On the whole the trip was amazing. The beach hotel was beautiful with great food. The safari was made by the guides, they were absolutely fantastic, knowledgeable and really interesting and we saw so many animals. The downsides were that the first day of the safari started at 3am and we stepped from the plane into the jeep. By the time we stoped for coffee and a small cake at 10am we were starving. Lunch at 1pm and then nothing until dinner at 7.30pm. We received no itinerary so didn’t expect to go straight off on safari. The days ended at 4pm, the lodge only had cold water and dinner wasn’t until 7.30pm. It would have been good to have known this so we could have taken snacks and ensured we had what we needed with us. We were told it was a bush walk and boat safari on day 1 but that was actually day 2. No info at all on itinerary or what to expect. The bush walk was incredible, wished it had lasted longer. The guides were amazing as were the Maasai.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Flawless execution of our 2 week Safari in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya
Just completed a 2-week safari of Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Masa Mara, Golden Monkeys and Gorilla in Uganda. The coordination of guides at the airports, hotels and transfers connecting Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda was flawless. The experience was breathtaking, the memories will truly last a lifetime. However, that experience comes with a price. Extremely expensive. I requested a breakdown per day of the total cost of over $32,000 USD at least 4 times and was ignored. So, if you are looking for the perfect vacation in Africa gotoafrica.com is totally for you. I am not sure I would have been able to book this trip myself never spending time in Africa. The trip was coordinated perfectly by Corne Maritz. So, if price is no object, you can feel comfortable using gotoafrica.com to create the perfect African vacation for you and your family.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reasonable budget option
We booked a private camping 6-Day safari covering the Maasai Mara, Nakul, and Amboseli National Parks. Were then almost forced into a non-private trip at last minute due to a mix up on tour operator’s end, but ultimately got what we paid for. Our driver, James was professional and friendly. Vehicle was comfortable, and we saw all the big highlights in terms of wildlife. Itinerary of day 3 did not include everything on the initial description (no visit to Hell’s Gate NP near Naivasha for example. I were to do this again, I would probably go with a shorter option - 6 Days of safari become a little too much. Camps stayed in were all comfortable and to our liking.
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They are good to go with
Hi we have visited Kenya through Kenya Bush Expeditions. We found John very cooperative. The Guides provided to us by him namely Geoffrey , Tonny and Peter were knowledgeable, providing us detailed information about the animals and Birds we saw . Patience shown by them whenever we were taking Photographs or looking at Animals and Birds. Tonny was amazing as he is a singer , photographer in addition to guide so it’s an icing on the cake. Overall it was amazing experience going with Kenya Bush Expeditions to Kenya.