35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great budget safari operator, responsive, straight forward and friendly.
Did a 3 days safari in Amboseli Park, Kenya and it was quick and simple to get a quote and arrange the safari.
The safari was good, Amboseli is beautiful and full of elephants! Even in the wet season, we had no particular problem spotting animals even if carnivores were shy due to the season.
The accomodation was very comfortable in camp Nyati with a beautiful morning view of Kilomandjaro, the food was also good by any standard for a camp. A morning walk in the bushes to spot animals up close with a Masai guide was a great addition for only 10$.
The only downside was that the first day was late to depart (due to flooding issues/traffic partially) meaning that the first day of the safari was just driving to the camp arriving at night, it meant no evening drive or animal spotting. Not dramatic, but felt more like a 2 day safari because of it.
Finally, our driver John, the whole time, was friendly, accomodating and very knowledgeable and made the day fun and informative.
I would recommend Landrail Safaris to anyone, and would certainly call on them again should I come back.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great customer service.
Affordable rates, timely pickup, best choices for accommodation and flexibility to customer needs.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized and transparent in its communication
It was very easy to communicate with them. They were always available for any kind of questions and also helped me with things that had nothing to do with the safari.
As I still go to university, the price was really high for me, even if I know that a safari can never be cheap. At least they offer the possibility for a budget safari, but maybe they should think of another way to make it possible especially for young travellers to save some more money.
I did the tour during the rain season, but was lucky enough to pick some sunny days. I would say that the rain season has some advantages too (zebra migration, less tourists e.g.), but obviously it's also kinda risky.
I cannot complain about the tour operator, but I also have no possibility to compare it with others, as it was my first safari and I usually never do that kind of organized trips. So it's difficult for me to rate it.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good service for the safari organisation
The communication with the agent was very good and very useful. After I expressed my main interest for ensuite facilities he suggested DUMELA camp site. After this suggestion I didn't have to look further. Dumela is a camping option with ensuite facilities. In the tent there are two single beds and A/C. It is not really glamping but close to it. The beds were made after our first night, something that I wasn't expecting at all.
The evening safari at the Blue Canyon Reserve with Goodmen and Peace was great. We had the opportunity to see rhinos, lions, giraffes... The drive at Kruger National Park with Evance was fantastic. Evance told us some details about the animals but also about the flora.
At Dumela camp we had a problem with the cold water in the shower but it got fixed after we reported it. We didn't use the swimming pool. Both dinners around the fire place were nice and fantastic to have one complimentary glass of wine (the next ones are charge 20R each).
My partner and I did the panoramic route tje last day. It was nice but it felt a bit rushed. Getting down of the vehicle, walk, take few pictures and return to the van. Despite this I will suggest doing it the final day of the stay.
A point for improvement is the communication among all the employees. It happened that we were told a different time for being picked up and the driver was hurrying us up 30 minutes earlier. And a fellow Safari companion was forgotten in her accommodation and almost misses the evening safari. On the last day breakfast was served late so we needed to rush and we weren't provided with cutlery and as there was nobody around we didn't want to invest extra time in walking to the kitchen to request them.
But in general picture , my partner and I had a great time at Dumela camping and with the safaris and the panoramic route organised by MoAfrika.
IS
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The people!
Although they definitely need to improve organization and communication skills, I got everything I booked for and more!
I booked a 4 days/3 nights in a tented camp at the Sekekama lodge, which is really new (only 4 months). The camp is basic, but the tents are kept really clean, no mosquitoes inside, bed is comfy, sheets are immaculate, the food was hearty and abundant and a bonfire was done in the evening. All the staff was helpful and extremely kind.
I did a sunset drive on the first day (which was mind blowing) with fearless Peace and Mr Goodman, (Peace even ventured into the bushes to help us spot some white rhinos 😍), and two full days of safari, starting at 5.30am getting back around 6pm, one with Evance and one with Eddy, both very knowledgeable, they answered all our questions and tried hard to let us see all the big 5! In my humble opinion, having seen loads of waterfalls and other deeper canyons, I chose an extra day of safari instead of the Panorama day, as you basically spend most of the day in the van, getting out 5’ for a picture. I preferred an extra chance at spotting the big 5, it was incredible how close and how many there are!
Wifi wasn’t working and signal is pretty weak in that area!
In my pack there was adverted a swimming pool, which is actually in the adjacent camp, but you cannot reach it by yourself as it’s not safe to walk.
DE
Very professionel Team, communication via WhatsApp worked really well, quick response
Almost everything worked really well. The lodges were fantastic so was the staff. Service and food delicious, the guides are great , most bilingual, so language never an issue. Cars are huge and in good condition. The safari itself was beyond our expectations. Beautiful scenery, nature spots and we saw all kind of animals incl big five.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very well. Did respond quickly on question asked
The contact with the tour operator was good. We got a quick repons on questions asked. And the operator provided us with the necessary info on beforehand. All the connecting transfers were in time.
We especially liked the our game driver Solomon. He was punctually and made sure we were at the right place to see the wild animals. Once there he gave you plenty of time to appreciate the animals and made sure you were in the right spot to make nice pictures.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Genial, knowledgeable tour guide Darius. Gives succinct information and no overload
Clean car, good communication of Guide . Decent value for money. You can choose to do more spots too.
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable
My girlfriend and I had a very nice safari thanks to Tai Adventures. We had a joining safari for 3 days at the masai mara,we are not used to such arrangements but everything was nicely and effectively arranged. The camp was good for social interaction with other tourists at the bar and during meal times. We really enjoyed our safari.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Park and good service
The tour was incredible. It was my first safari and i loved it. The price is very reasonnable, it really worths it. The food at the camp was delicious and the rooms were very comfy.
Some lagging points :
- There was no hot water in the rooms
- The lunch pack for the lunch picnic could be better
- The guide was overall quite nice, he also drives very well. However he was a little bit insisting with a female colleague of mine. And i wanted to point out that slight but annoying disrespect of boundaries.