IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
I've travelled with Ruan to Botswana and Vic Falls, and everything was absolutely perfect, driving the truck, locations, accomodation, giving us all kind of explanations and stories about places, nature, animals and so on! He is really in love with his job and his Country, and he was able to manage a group of 9 from different nationalities. As I was the only Italian in the group, he has been very patient repeating instructions and explanations, 'cause my english is not so good. I absolutely recommend to travel with Ruan and his company!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic 12 day safari in Uganda & Rwanda!!
My sister and I booked a 12 day safari trip with Achieve, covering both Uganda and Rwanda. We could not have asked for a better experience. Jolie was incredibly responsive in helping us plan our trip and accommodating our needs. She always responded promptly and thoroughly. Our guide for the entire trip was Abdu, who was just amazing--so knowledgable, friendly, helpful, and easy to get along with. I would highly recommend this company for anyone planning a safari!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
4 days in Mgahinga Nationalpark
Our guides Chris and Najib are both very competent and professional. They told us a lot of stories about their daily life and so they helped us to understand even better the culture and traditions of Uganda. The highlights of the tour were the gorilla trek and the hike to the 3 peaks of Mount Sabinyio. The online communication was very good, they are very fast in responding e-mails. It was a great experience, not only because of the impressive wildlife, but also because of Chris and Najib!
GR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfectly organised trip
We had a magnificent trip organised by Kudu Hills. Communication with Catherine was always prompt and accurate and that was very important since we faced a problem with a friend who had to cancel at last minute. We also had the best driver and safari guide. We loved the places and lodges we visited, apart from the last resort in Diani beach, but that was not the company's fault. I would definitely choose Kudu Hills if I went back to Kenya
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kind, organized, and provided a great experience
My friend and I loved our safari. We enjoyed having our own private vehicle and a very kind driver who took such good care of us.
We saw beautiful scenery in 2 locations (Tsavo and Amboseli) over the course of 3 days, and so many animals we can't count them all!
We were disappointed to arrive late to the Rhino Sanctuary and miss out on the chance to enter. This was one reason I chose the specific accommodation in that area. We would have appreciated being consulted regarding the changes made to our itinerary that led to us missing this opportunity. BUT everything else was seamless and provided us with an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice tour with a need of improvement
We booked a five day tour in Selous Game Reserve and Mikumi National Park with this operator.
Before departure, communication was easy and quick with the office in Dar Es Salaam.
Upon request I was told that we have a private room and bathroom in a cabin/large tent, power and WiFi in all the camps. Also I was told that we could store our suitcases in the operator’s office while being on the safari and that we would be able to catch the last ferry to Zanzibar (4pm) on the return day.
However, none of these expectations were fulfilled.
Luckily, we could store our luggage at the hotel and I decided to book a flight to Zanzibar in the evening of return day instead of taking the ferry, which we never would have made in time.
As to the other promises: when we finally got to the first camp in Selous the first day after driving for 6 hours, our expectations were not fulfilled at all. Our cabin was rundown, there was no water in the sink and very little (and only cold) water in the shower. Power kept failing and of course there was no WiFi, which is fine but could have been told us in advance instead of lying to us. Provided food was eatable but not great (both nights for dinner we had rice with a little bit of vegetables and sauce).
In the afternoon of the first day we had a boat safari (as stated in the itinerary) which was quite disappointing because we merely saw a few hippos from great distance somewhere in the water.
The full day Game Drive the next day, however, was great!
Our driver Michael did a great job showing us lots of animals like giraffes, zebras, elephants, hippos, wildebeest, impalas and lions. This day as well as the full day tour in Mikumi Nationalpark two days later were a really great adventure for all of us.
What‘s really disappointing is the fact that three out of five days are spent in the car driving from one spot to another. So besides the 6 hours on day 1 we had to drive 10 hours from Selous to Mikumi on day 3 and then again 7 hours on the last day to get back to Dar Es Salaam. Surely, the operator cannot be blamed for bad road conditions, but it would be nice to know in advance how much time is really spent in the car.
Last but not least: the Bastian Camp in Mikumi is a great place, I would definitely stay there again! Even though we only got a tent with a shared bathroom on the camp site (instead of the promised private bathroom) this place was much nicer and cleaner than the camp before. For dinner there was a small buffet with soup, various main dishes and desert and for breakfast you could choose among various options.
It was mostly for this place and our great driver Michael that I decided to rate three stars for the tour.
GR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
All of the staff we met from Kudu Hills Safari Ltd was very professional, friendly, supportive, ready to provide and cover our needs.
From day one when we started to plan our trip up to our flight back home, Catherine had everything under control, and was always available.
Steve was an amazing guide, driver, host making our safari trip a once in a lifetime experience.
Catherine, Steve, John, Joseph and all of the others, thank you for being there for us.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
From the beginning, Maryke was prompt with her communications with me. The transport staff was ++
Timely, prompt, thorough and professional. It was a pleasure working with the team.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience in Savannah with Savannah
We (x4) had a great experience with Savannah Explorers. We made four parks: tarangire, lake manyara, serengeti and ngorongoro. We’ve have been fully satisfied with all tour. The guide and the driver were very qualified. We enjoyed all the lodges and tented camps selected by Savannah Explorers. Everything was perfectly organized.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Khwai Bush Camp
Fab camp, really friendly, great food, good level of luxury and equally important amazing wildlife. Thoroughly recommend it.
