CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kili and Kenya - Great team, great sites, great times
Dixon, Zac, and Efram were great guides and were very friendly to spend time with. We did an 8-day trek up Kilimanjaro, then back to Kenya to meet a larger group for a two-week safari, for which I stayed one week before travelling to Cape Town. It was all great, transportation was arranged, currency transfer was arranged, food was good, and it was filled with great sites and experiences. Dixon helped to make sure any customization was handled - early travel back to Nairobi, and some items I overlooked bringing up Kilimanjaro were actually brought for me - amazing! and I'm so grateful. It is a beautiful way to see this part of Africa from great hosts!
SS
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organised and experienced guide - great trip
I was recommended Cul Tours and Saturday as a tour guide by a friend - she was right! It was smooth, well organised and the guide was experienced and well informed. The van was comfortable and the accommodation pretty great for the most part, even on a budget. I saw the gorilla's and the tree climbing lions on the one day! Uganda is beautiful and I would recommend without hesitation! Thanks to Stephen and Saturday!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Advanced Tours & Travel the only choice for Uganda!
My experience with Advanced Tours & travel in Uganda has been just fantastic. What a joy to get REAL personal attention. They know everything about what Uganda has to offer. I have done safaris in South Africa, Kenia and Zambia. Safaris in those countries are kind of ' mass tourism ' nowadays. But in Uganda Advanced Tours & Travel showed me around as a VIP. By the way Gorilla's are really special of course but do not forget to check out the source of the Nile in Jinja!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I came for the animals; but I'm returning for the people
Some trips are just wonderful memories. This was life-changing. Obviously, I loved seeing the animals in their natural habitat and was astounded by Bariki and Alphayo's detailed knowledge of the animals and their behavior. It became a challenge to see a bird in fight and test their ability to identify the bird (they almost always got it right.) And, because of their knowledge of their land, we saw it all -- lion prides eating kills, vultures fighting over their portions, young animals nursing and playing, cubs and chicks, and even flagrant animal sex while our cameras clicked. I'll never see a zoo -- even an open zoo - the same again. There is nothing like seeing free animals in their natural habitat.
But, more importantly, it was the passion about their country and their dreams for their country that ignited me and my fellow safariors. When we met people, Bariki could tell us about their lives and dreams. We met children who walk 2 miles barefoot to get to school, carrying the firewood that they need to cook their soup for lunch, so that they can sit in classes with 100 kids of different ages without adequate paper and pens and resources. We brought colored pencils but what the school needs is water and paper and workbooks. This was not a picture of poverty but courage and determination. The land is harsh and difficult (but beautiful and amazing) and they love their land and their country.
But they want their children to be educated. And the children want to learn.
I've been in many countries where people live an agrarian lifestyle and, personally, I believe the 5000 years of their lifestyle has much more likelihood of survival than our 200 years in rabbit warrens we call cities. That said, Tanzanians want it all -- they fervently want the education for their children as much as they love their community and their lifestyle. They want their children to have a future that is not entirely dependent on the rain. Everywhere we went there were schools pathetically equipped where kids and teachers were using whatever they had to learn English and writing.
And the most obvious concern was water. When we asked the head teacher what she needed most -- thinking the answer would be paper, books, pencils -- she said it was water. They pay to have a water truck come and, of course, there is no money for it. Water. It seems so basic to me.
A water catchment system is set up in some schools and, even towards the end of the dry season, there was water. Such an easy solution to such a dramatically frightening problem. Bariki and his family are passionately involved in helping their country and protecting the environment that they love. And their commitment is infectious.
We will be back to help be a part of the astounding dream of these amazing people. It is an exciting time in Africa with a generation of children who are eager to learn.
I highly recommend Restoration Safaris.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A fantastic experience to be with Wildness Safari, Tanzania.
It was really an experience, with tour of Tarangire National park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater organised very well and we all enjoyed the safari and had tons of photographs. Its an lifetime experience.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A marvelous experience,best safari tour ever!!!!!
Communications with our tour operator(Mr.Dickson) was really tremendous.Right from the beginning of our communication with him,he was open and honest about what Adventure Africa could offer us.I don't regret choosing his service.Very accurate/punctual in every aspect.
I count myself lucky for the experience i had with Adventure Africa Expedition,safari tour was great we saw lots of wild animals and our driver (Martin) took his time to take us on game driver.
John our tour guide was very patient/punctual/attentive and took his time to explain things to us and guide us around.I will recommend everybody to take an opportunity and use their service.My gratitude to you all.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari operator
A big Thank you to you and your team for arranging such a wonderful
customized safari experience for us . We had a great time and we are sure
we will visit Kenya again . We were happy to meet such nice people and so
happy to know that Africa is not what people think it it . It is a
beautiful continent filled with lovely people around. We are happy that
we chose your tour company . Peter and Jacob were very good and polite
with us . Peter knew Masai Mara well and because of him we have some very
pleasant memories of the game reserve. Jacob was polite as well and made
some very amazing food. I was thoroughly impressed by hi culinary skills
and how well he could cook dishes that are so close to Indian taste.
All in all we had an amazing time and we will love to visit again
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Over-the-top outstanding, Restoration Safaris clearly disginguised itself for excellence.
Everyone I speak with has good things to say about their African safari. A closer look highlights differences, and Restoration Safaris distinguished itself for excellence and value.
* Unforgettable safari: Our guides Bariki and Alfaio masterfully managed the many game drives, going way beyond simply naming animals and plants and providing detailed descriptions of animal development, behavior, life-cycles and interactions within their own species and with others. We stopped hundreds of times to point out animals and birds near and far--many of which were difficult to notice, and with special attention to animal behavior with all the interest this brings. Our guides frequently taught other guides where to look for animals and answered questions their clients had asked. It was obvious that they were providing a highly enriched experience. We were constantly invited to observe and understand animal behavior that went way beyond just seeing the animals.
* Personal attention to all our needs: Meticulous attention to all throughout.
* Un-rushed atmosphere: no hurrying and ignoring things along the way to meet deadlines; nor was the pace slow. Our guides accomplished this by superb preparation always being organized, resulting in optimal use of time.
* Flexible planning: We communicated for months with Mourine to tailor the safari to our interests and needs. The result was a safari that met those needs and exceeded our expectations.
* Rich cultural experience: Our experiences included visiting and talking with local residents in neighborhoods, schools, Masai village, and 1:1 nature walks. The Tanzanian people are friendly and open, and we were able to understand and appreciate their values, history, customs, and challenges in adjusting, adapting and thriving in the modern world.
* Commitment to the human, animal & plant and physical environment: Restoration Safaris is committed to the health of the environment.
* Outstanding lodging and food: We had both the "lodges" and "tents" experience. Both were wonderful, interesting and safe experiences. Talk about being close to nature!
* Truth in advertising: When Restoration Safaris promotional material states "14-day safari" it is really a 14-day safari, not an 11-day safari plus 3 days travel to get there and back.
* Great value: Read the itineraries and compare costs. Restoration Safaris is highly competitive.
* Outstanding human experience.
* All in all, a remarkable, memorable and satisfying experience.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
From Nairobi to Mombasa
We visited Amboseli and Tsavo. It was very interesting! Thank you!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, knowledgeable guide, fantastic experience!
We were picked up from our hotel promptly by our guide, with whom we spent the next 3 days. He was very friendly, helpful, and most important, he knew his stuff when it came to animals. He looked after us really well, everyone on the camp knew him. When we hadn't seen one of the Big Five, he made a special effort to find us rhino, and you could tell he really wanted us to have that experience, and boy, did we have an amazing close-up with a white rhino. The only thing he couldn't arrange for us was a lion chase. Oh well, next time!