US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience beyond expectations
I cannot fully explain how wonderful my experience was with It Started in Africa, especially with our guide Salehe. I was on a 4 day safari with 4 friends and we all agree it significantly exceeded our expectations on all fronts. The lodging was wonderful and worth the money, as well as the food. The star was definitely our guide who was knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. We encountered some rain and he not only made us feel safe, but also stopped to help others who had gotten stuck. I would highly recommend the company and Salehe to anyone looking to explore the parks.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kenya - Tanzania safari report with Africa Remote Safaris.
My Wife and I went on a wonderful Africa Remote Safaris arranged Tour of Kenya and Tanzania this past December. I could say many nice things about the company and certainly the trip we enjoyed. However I must say that there were few instances that we believe the tour operator can certainly improve on. For one thing it was almost impossible to get clear information and instructions from the Agent that I was working with.
For example we arrived in Nairobi at midnight, naturally exhausted after a long plane ride and perhaps a bit more apprehensive since this was our first trip to Africa. Although we were met at the airport with someone holding a board with our names, the airport rep did not have any information on the next days activity.
However we were met on time the following day by Steve who gave us a briefing of about our safari, provided us with maps and other essentials before introducing us to Paul who was to be our guide in Kenya.
We enjoyed our stay at Maasai Mara’s Ol Moran camp and the last night at the Mara river camp. The game drives and guides were well co-ordinated.
On the 4th Day, we experienced some delays at the border, due to immigration rules. I felt that the Agent would have briefed us more about what to expect at the border and the procedures. This would have saved us alot of time.
Having said that I must say that our accommodation were purely outstanding. Africa Remote had recommended Tented Camps and although they were not all 5star, they were all in great locations and really connected with nature. We stayed at the Mbugani tented Camps in Serengeti and were hosted with Maggy. In Ngorongoro we stayed at Rhino Lodge before and Marimboi tented camp in Tarangire. In several of this places we were upgraded which I felt was probably due to Africa Remote.
All in all despite the little hitches in getting information, ours was a great Safari and as a result I have recommended Stafford and his team at Africa Remote Safaris to my friends.
Andy and Sarah
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience with the booking from first contact to the end of our trip. Very organised.
Vacay holiday deals were thorough, addressing any queries in a prompt manner. Our Maasai Mara safari was very well co-ordinated for two families living in different countries overseas to travel together. Great planning right to the finer details. I would recommend Vacay to anyone planning a holiday in Kenya.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime - Uganda and Botswana
This was our third trip to Africa but we had never been to Uganda before. All I can say is WOW!!!!!! We loved our experience. It was organised perfectly. We had never used this company before but so glad we did. the organisation was impeccable. Diederik communicated effectively before and throughout the journey in a very professional manner. We loved the accomodation, tours and all aspects of our holiday. Since we had been to Africa before, it was lovely to have our tour tailor made. We will be back and will not hesitate to book through this company.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Found them to be very easy to talk to and they were very helpful on all counts.
Started off being late picking me up from my hotel, but once i got in contact all went well. The places we stayed were better than i expected, and the staff all friendly and helpful. The tours were great and the guides very knowlegable, over all a great experience.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
If you are looking for a good Trip Agency to have the amazing expirience of visiting the Ugandas Gorillas Home, don´t look any further, Gorilla Bookings is your best choice. At least that was my experience last summer when I booked my trip with them.
We met them by Internet just a few weeks before travelling and we really feel very lucky because you never know if the services will be as good as you wish and they made it realy nice.
The price is right and affordable with a magnificent quality of services, perfect accompaniment from the airport, confortable vehicles and very good drivers that make your trip very easy.
Since we contact them they advised us very well and made all the arrangements for us in order to visit the gorillas including the journey to and from the forest, offering us very nice and confortable accommodations.
At the end Justus and Ben became good friends for us, as well as all the people that work with them in the way. I really hope to meet them again in any further trip.
Have a nice travel!!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent customer service!
Great safari and such incredible customer service. I felt amazingly well taken care of by Seth and team from the moment I landed in Kenya until the moment I departed. Highly recommend!
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic tailor-made true Kenyan experience!
Traveled 16 days in a totally tailor-made fantastic true Kenyan experience, a wonderful trip for 9 visitors all being served as African Kings and Queens. Thanks, Kenya Safari Bookings, for the excellent safari!
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience!
Before we started, the whole tour had been planned and explained to us very well. The driver (Sammy) who took us from one place to another couldn't be better! He's kind, knows a lot about all kinds of animals and - last but not least - he knows what he's doing when he's on the road! In my opinion, driving in Kenya is dangerous, but I felt quite safe with him.
When we passed things or places we would like to see a bit longer, it wasn't a single problem to stop and enjoy the moment. That's also why the safari's were superb! It wasn't only you who was searching and trying to find the animals, Sammy also did! Because we knew Sammy was doing his very best to find them, we were satisfied too at the end of the day, although we hadn't seen them all.
The accommodations we stayed at night were over all very good. Some had a beautiful view while dining, the swimming pools were welcome too, the food was very nice (must try chapati or ugali with stew!)
To resume, we really loved our stay! Kenya Safari Bookings, you did a great job!
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent, swift replies to all queries.
We were were happy with how things were organised, cooperation of Justus, even after the "official" part of the trip was over, experience with gorillas and chimpanzees amazing. Definitely to be recommended.