US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sent me on the Trip of a Lifetime
From the minute we stepped off the plane in Africa, to the sad moment we headed home, everything was perfect. The trip exceeded our expectations beyond words. The communication and service between us and African Welcome Safaris was outstanding. The safari, as well as ALL of the excursions were exactly what we wanted. We were treated like Royalty every step of the way. There was not one single issue, error or problem during our 2 week stay. I highly recommend African Welcome. I especially would like to commend Kathi Simon for her patience, amazing knowledge, and her attention to every detail. We have every intention of returning one day, and will undoubtedly use her again.
SK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A perfect safari
Me and my best friend did safari with Safari Infinity last year....I have some beautiful pictures printed and clipped on my wall in the office….every time I look at them….I go back to Serengeti or Ngoro Ngoro and dream of going back.
Our 7 day safari was fantastic. We opted for an unlimited mileage safari and only the 2 of us (plus a fantastic guide Fasal).
The places we stayed, the food, people….everything was just fantastic. We have seen all the animals. And some of them from really close. What I really liked was a respect this agency has for animals.
Fasal was a professional guide, fluent in English and very well prepared, giving us information about the animals, nature and facts and sometimes explaining even some scientifical issues that we were not aware of. I had to say, we had a great fun.
A beautiful memory goes to our meeting with Maasai boys. Just a spontaneous meeting under the tree….and as Fasal knew we were keen on some pictures of Maasai….without being pushy or annoying…in form of a play….we took some fantastic pictures. We also showed to Maasai boys our pictures and explain few things from our lives.
The agency was very helpful. Lucia always kind and polite answering our never-ending questions….organizing for us every little step. We felt like 2 queens. Very well looked after and spoiled.
If I ever go back to Africa, I know who to contact to organize my perfect safari.
Monika
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip of a lifetime!!
I just wanted to thank you again for putting together such an amazing , amazing trip for us.....one that we will never forget. From the moment I spoke with you , I knew that you were the one to help me put it all together and you definitely did that. Our numerous conversations and emails put me at ease and all my questions were promptly answered. Everything went perfectly and we could have not asked for anything better. From our accomodations.car rental, tour guides, tours, Ulusaba and even the zebra farm in Oudsthoorn, we loved every second. Your experience and expertise as a tour operator is so evident. I can't wait to share all my stories and pictures with friends and family and hopefully, I will convince some of them to make the effort to travel across the world to experience some of what we did!
Thank you again , and again. This trip was a memory that will live in our hearts forever!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip was interesting, unforgettable and very well run by Cosmos our guide
We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Everything ran as promised and our guide Cosmos went out of his way to make things special and value for money. His knowledge of the environment and animals was amazing. Our accommodation and safari experience was beyond our hopes and we have photos to cherish for ever. I like that it was just us and Cosmos so we didn't have other people there - some tours we saw seemed to be full of loud Americans, we would have hated to be sharing our safari with them.
The organisation by Karen and her team was excellent and she communicated well with us answering any questions we had beforehand. Suggesting we take in the Rhino sanctuary at relatively little extra cost was a very good move. Thank you. I hope one day to come back to Uganda and maybe go to Queen Elizabeth Safari park.
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized trip through Kenya and Tanzania
We travelled as a couple with CKC trekking to Mt Kenya and visiting several National Parks in Kenya and Tanzania. We found CKC through the Internet and contacted them by phone. The guides and drivers were really excellent and we implemented all the plan agreed with the CKC. For us it was a nice surprise because we had had no information before whatsoever what the Company is like. We took this risk and we were very satisfied.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome!! Well organised, very pleasant knowledgeable guide, top class accommodation, loved it!!!
Not much more I can say....ditto to the above. The vehicle was well maintained and we had no problems....excellent value and thoroughly enjoyable. Well done to all.
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
My husband, daughter and I travelled to Victoria Falls in November 2013 and we highly recommend Routes through Africa. The service we received was just immaculate and excellent. Nothing was too difficult and Yvonne accommodated us as best as she could with our preferences and bookings were made within no time. We felt safe the whole time. Our chosen hotel was Victoria Falls Hotel and our stay and experience there was just incredible. Yvonne took us on the tour of Victoria Falls and she was most informative, cheery and entertaining. We learnt a lot about the falls and the history of Victoria falls. Routes through Africa, you made our holiday.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful family safari
My family (including a 3 year old and 6 year old) went on Safari in Ugand with safariwildz. The trip was fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble for Cosmos- he was full of knowledge and my children still quote him. He made the long journey fastincating. We saw so much, felt well looked after and really safe. He made sure everything was suitable for the children and reassured us all.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
CKC was affordable; we felt like friends instead of clients and enjoyed this great experience
The director of CKC went out of his way. Even when the Safari was over, he helped us plan the rest of our time travelling independently to Mombasa, Kilifi, Malindi and Lamu. The advice was invaluable. He even met us on our return to Nairobi, and took us to the airport for our flight home to SA. The tour accomodation was superb. I would have liked to stay much longer. I wish the CKC every success.
From Ron and Gill Dugmore
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A truly memorable experience for a family of five ranging in age from 14 to 70!
Starting with Lucia who patiently responded to all our questions and constructed a safari that exactly met the needs of grandparents and grandkids alike, and ending with an amazing excursion into the bush, this was certainly the trip of a lifetime. What I especially liked about working with Lucia is that she suggested accommodations that she thought would best meet our criteria and then offered some alternate choices. She made it easy to compare prices all while working with one tour operator.
Our guide Erik was so good with those kids and good with us old people too! He has eagle eyes for spotting game and knows where within the parks to find the best game viewing. Game movements are often unpredictable, but Eric drove us over 100KM to get us smack in the middle of the great migration which had moved farther east than normal. We tried not to gloat back at the lodge at the end of the day when other guests voiced their frustration at missing the migration and getting stuck in the mud instead.
We are not blessed with perfect children, so Simon got a chance to demonstrate his tour operator skills by locating and forwarding a lost camera charger and keeping us in "the chips" (memory chips). Erik cheerfully made two round trips to the airstrip to hand deliver the essential equipment back to camp.
Our much anticipated "local cultural experience" was the chart topping event for the younger crowd. Erik and a local guide arranged for us to visit the Hadzabe Tribe of hunter gatherers and participate in the morning hunt for small game. There are several good stories, some quite graphic!
We stayed 13 days/12 nights and think the time was just about right to really enjoy the top parks and attractions. We were busy, but not rushed. I could not recommend SI and our guide more highly.