The magic of wildlife and the beauty of Kenya from all perspectives while staying in luxary tents.
Our safari was over the top.... better than my expectations, even though I had been to Kenya before.
As a professional Travel Director of twenty one years, I do have some suggestions I would like to mail on this survey or seperately,.
Our pre-communications were the only area lacking as I wrote and requested insurance that was never delivered. In retrospect, that's ok since I fortunately didn't need it.
Mark, on the other hand, was quick to get back to me every time I asked him for special assistance with concerns.
I have been on safari's fin SA, Namibia and Botswana and thought this was the best.... ever !
The lodges and parks we visited were each unique and special in their own way.
The top mark goes to our guide, Erastus. He was smiling almost every time I looked over at him and I know four 60++ year old woman could not have been easy. He deserves high marks. I hope the $400.00 we tipped him was sufficient. He DESERVES a raise !!!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Travel in Nairobi, national park & surrounding villages
Moses was our driver, he was great, very knowledgeable & great weaving in & out of traffic in the crazy traffic jams in Nairobi.
His knowledge of animals at the national park was great & he could spot animals before anyone of us.
Communication was great, he pointed out areas of historical & cultural interest everywhere we went & was very patient with us scots, stopping to allow us photo opportunities on many occasions.
NO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tour to Ngorongoro National Park - Tanzania
Great and very interesting tours with very nice, helpful and funny guides. Car, hotel room and the program was fantastic. We had a possibility to experience most beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
This tour was absolutely perfect for seeing as many animals at Ngorongoro National Park as possible in two days. The bus drivers were amazing, the scenery was beautiful, and the stops we made allowed plenty of time to explore and take pictures. Thanks to Mr Magesa and entire team at Time 4 Africa for made our dream to be true, I will for sure recommend Time 4 Africa to my friends once they wish to visit Tanzania.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience, super helpful staff
Just finished doing both a safari and a Kilimanjaro climb with MJ. Both tours were very pleasant and well organized. Apart from that Jackson (the tour operator) was also really helpful with all the logistics (ticket buying, hotel booking, equipment renting, etc) without extra charging anything. Highly recommended!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
Five wonderful days through the Serengeti park and the Ngoro Ngoro crater , excellent organization of Roberto, and great welcome by Greyson and Abdul (our excellent guide).
We were able to photograph many animals during migration, including the big five, in a wonderful natural environment ..!
Very good tented camps and lodges where we stayed, with excellent cuisine from our chefs!
Sincere thanks to all the staff of savannah Explorers
Jambo!!!
Roberto and Giorgia
Internship at Cycads African Safaris
I'm studying Tourism Management and was looking for an internship in Uganda, my choice fell on Cycads.
The variety of safaris have piqued my interest and I wanted to know more about it.
I was greeted warmly and the team is very helpful.
It's fun to work for this agency and look how a safari tour to Uganda's national parks is compiled.
It includes gorilla tracking, chimpanzee tracking and / or observing the wild life in the park, depending on the interest of the customer.
Everyone wants to experience an unforgettable adventure, I recommend Cycads African Safaris.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Second year adventuring with Afrishare, and I couldn't be happier!
I stayed with Afrishare this past March, and Ibrah organized two wonderful tours for us. The first day, we had an amazing hike to a waterfall (with a lovely swimming area), and a coffee plantation tour (I brought my boyfriend back some of the coffee, and its amazing!). The second day, we went to visit a traditional Masaai village. I've traveled a lot, and I'm always wary of having a "touristy" experience - everything I've done through Afrishare has been truly wonderful, and money spent on tours goes back into the local communities. I also stayed at Afrishare in 2013, and went on a wonderful safari to Tarangire National Park. Our driver, Freddy, was helpful and friendly, and we saw lions, giraffes, wildebeests, monkeys, ostriches, zebras, and even a cheetah!
Afrishare is an amazing experience for travelers on a bit of a budget, who want to feel like they are part of a family.
BR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was the most different trip I´ve made
Everything is very well organized and I and my friend love the trip and all services. I´ll recommended for all people from Brasil.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
On Stop East Africa
Since I was a child, I had dreamt of traveling to Africa. But life passes and those dreams fade. On my 50th birthday, I realized that life was passing quickly and I was missing out, which was my reminder of my dreams of African Elephants and the Snows of Kilimanjaro.
I happened to get the contact of E-Trip Africa by a chance encounter at business dinner. On first contact, they listened to what I had dreamt about. And after a few days they put together some options of tours that could work for me. Aurelie also gave me some other suggestions that I did not even know where possible.
Knowing that I am not getting younger, I also decided that Kilimanjaro was either now or never. So I ended going to East Africa for six weeks. I spent some of my trip with my wife and the trek with two old friends. What really amazed me was the ability for Aurelie to organize and manage our trip in three different countries. She had also visited every hotel and done each of the activities that she proposed to me. Now that is a dream job, if I have ever heard of one.
We started our trip with six days in Kenya. Many people told me to stay away from Kenya due to
terrorism, but I felt completely safe, even in the massive city of Nairobi. The people were very nice and my guide Joseph is now like family. Masai Mara was very nice but crowded and on several occasions Joseph, as an Honorary Park Ranger, intervened to put some very disorderly Chinese in order. He even was picking up trash when he saw it. Joseph is a nice man that cares for the environment and wants to see a better future for his two children. We then went to Lake Nakuru and spent two great nights at Sleeping Warrior Lodge. The night game drives were very cool. And Joseph could always say what the animal was just by the color of it´s eyes in the spot light.
I then headed down to Tanzania and met Jorge and Carlas for our Kilimanjaro Trek. Our guide Casper really gave us a wonderful 8 days on the Lemosho Route. Even though there was some rain, I could not have asked for a better experience and the challenge to get to the top was fantastic. I am not in the best condition physically, but this was endurance and a challenge in your own mind.
After the trek I left my trekking friends to meet my wife in Mafia Island. This untouched island is a perfect place to relax and enjoy fantastic diving. Our hosts at Shamba Kilole were very friendly and prepared perfect food, but that can be expected from Italians. Five days was not enough and I hope to return one day.
We then flew to Ruaha National Park to enjoy again an untouched park that has few visitors. This park was very nice and the lions provided us several exciting moments. Unlike Kenya, we did not see another car for several hours and you could really have a nice feel of being in the wild of Africa.
Next we flew to the Northern Circuit. Tarangire, Lake Manyara and then into the Ngorongoro Crater, where the wildlife was only slightly denser than the tourists. This part of the trip was not so great. The crater is a must, but with all of the other tourists and even a few loud rundown vehicles really distracted from the experience. Also, Oldupai Musuem is a complete waste of time and money. Aurelie and our guide both talked it down, but did I listen?? Lesson learned and shared. The Serengeti however, was better as we only spent two days in the Seronera Area before heading to the North. Again, a perfect site at Sayari Camp, where there was the chance to get out and enjoy nature secluded from the masses. Four days here was perfect and we even got some great time close to a Rhino, not to mention some fantastic Wildebeest River Crossings.
Last on the list was Rwanda. Again, this was a welcome surprise. Most people are uneducated about the country. They only remember the war and genocide and assume it is still a war torn place. It is not. It is beautiful and very warm country. The smiling faces and friendly people were unlike the rest of our trip. People were helpful and not aggressive at all. Even in the touristy shops. Gorillas were fantastic and the trek was surprisingly easy both days. Also, the visit to see the rare Golden Monkey was worth the extra day in the area.
Rwanda is another place that I hope to return to one day. The country is booming and the people are quite different from their neighbors. I think that sums it up. A trip this long has so many great stories and not enough place to write them all.
US
50-65 years of age
Professional, knowledgable, dependable. Aims for the traveller to have a truly valuable experience.
I was not there for a safari, however Africa Zim was VERY helpful in guiding me on my travel throughout the country, particularly in spending time to answer questions and give advice and in arranging accommodations and ground transportation in and between several towns that I visited. They more than met my expectations. I will be referring others and will use this company again myself.