RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent in (almost) every way
We booked an 11 day safari with Terminal Tours, including Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Amboseli and Tsavo East and West.
Overall the experience was fabulous - very well organised, excellent drivers who were knowledgeable about the wildlife we were seeing.
The accommodation ranged from amazing (in Tsavo West we stayed at Rhino Valley Lodge, an amazing location, and Tsavo East likewise the lodge had a great position on a hill overlooking the reserve) to average (in Amboseli the tented camp is quite basic), but given this was a budget safari, we really could have no complaints.
The food was good all the way through, things like beef stew and poatoes, chapatis, vegetable stews, bolognese, all filling stuff that you're going to want after a long day out.
Nelson and his sister Debby were very helpful in advising us on the itinery both before we came to Kenya and were flexible with managing some changes we made after we arrived. We also stayed a couple of nights at their place on the edge of Nairobi, where they cooked us some traditional Kenyan dishes. They are genuinely lovely people and we wish them all the best with their business.
Don't hesitate to book with Terminal Tours.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Intelligent, good listener, great group leader. He could answer all the questions.
Good communication. Excellent service. Definitely lived up to our expectations. The tour was great! We were able to see the big 5. Would recommend it to other.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing 2 times safari and 1 time killi with wild root safari.!
I have been living in tanzania for 6 months and during that time used wild root safari for both climbing killimanjaro, and 4 days safari in serengeti, tarangeri and Ngorongo twice - once with friends and once with family. Every single time have been amazing. The guides are friendly, helpfull and knows everything about the area. Further it is my impression that the company is treating them with respect and there is a good atmosphere between the owner and the guides. The owner Mathew is very friendly, down to earth and always easy to get in contact with. every thing have worked out perfectly every single time.! I would warmly recommend wild root safari to everybody, and I would never consider going with any other company if I was to go to tanzania again.
CA
Good tour
It was an amazing trip. Everything was organized and on time. Our guide, Stephen, was able to find all Big Five for us! He did a great job.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We had a 10day breathaking safari through Uganda, it was a dream
Communications was without any Problems always doing.
The Service was perfect
The lodges was always good, clean and all of the hosts were very friendly - either we had a budget lodge or
a high end allodement.
The safari was best of. None of the other touroperators which we met on tour was such a long time into the
parcs as Pinnacle Safari - we left not we saw all.
Our tourguide, Adrian, was very well educated and knew everything about Uganda - each history, each animal and so on
Great
exciting and full of adventure. i enjoyed the customer service too; very professional
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What a gentleman! Best trip of my life.
My dad and I just completed a 10 day trip across Namibia with Thinus. We had an absolutely amazing time exploring Namibia with Thinus. CrissCross was very responsive from the beginning when I contacted bunch of Namibian tour operators to put my itinerary together. Thinus works on the itinerary/pricing himself so he knows all the places of interest and he has stayed at the lodges he recommends. I'm not that picky when it comes to hotels and food but I liked every spot he picked for us. He is a Namibia native (with a very cool family history) and was very knowledgeable about every region we visited. It was also a special treat to visit his childhood village in Damaraland. I really hope to return to Namibia at some point and explore the rest of Namibia I did not get to see this time with Thinus. I highly highly recommend Thinus if you are looking for a guide who is courteous, punctual, not annoying, funny (understated sense of humor), a great driver, and all around will ensure a fantastic time in Namibia for you. I have no complaints about my trip. It was the best trip experience I've had in my life so far (and I've been to over 50 countries, so not saying it lightly). Thanks so much Thinus (and Helene)!
US
It's like being inside a nature documentary!
I could not believe the density and diversity of wildlife we saw in a single day's drive. My previous frame of reference remained confined to National Geographic, ZooBooks, and other popular media. I had always believed these professionals to have camped out for days and weeks on end, just to glimpse a few species here and there, and perhaps some do, just to capture the "perfect shot." However, as mere tourists, we were only too delighted to find ourselves immediately confronted with giraffe, families of elephants, baboons, myriad of antelope species, rhinos, and even hippos, something we did not expect to see in the dry season. Occasionally our spotter pointed out reclining leopards, cheetahs feasting on fresh kill, and lions tucked away in the shade, avoiding the heat. The acute vision of our eagle-eyed man could not be lauded more.
It may be the goal of some visitors to spot all Big Five, which our group succeeded in accomplishing, but it surely would not have been any less rich an experience if we had not. It is not every day we see an eland stand majestically around a bend in the road. It is not every day we see hyenas lurking in the shade. It is not every day that we see any fan of fauna traverse the bush-lined roads. We nearly missed a giraffe standing practically next to our truck because eight of us sat snapping shots of another creature on our right side. Every thirty seconds brought with it a new herd or species to admire or photograph. Absolutely one of the most surreal days of my life.
In the evening we stayed at Nsele Lodge, full of individual bungalows, each equipped with a gigantic shower, sink, and oscillating fan or two. Optional access to a centrally-located chlorine pool or cushioned camp fire paired superbly with our homemade, al fresco dinner, all set against a backdrop of palm trees and starry skies. We slept exceedingly well. Bonus: two to three chubby small dogs could be found trotting around!
US
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
breathtaking
I went during the summer and the weather was perfect. The mornings were a bit cold but it warmed up throughout the day and was comfortable. The wildlife was incredible, and as a photographer I can honestly say the camera couldn't capture the full beauty of some of these animals. There is nothing more breathtaking and astonishing than being able to see a baby elephant attach itself to its mother with its trunk less than 10 feet away from you and being able to make eye contact with a family of lions. Also, the scenery was incredible. The water and lakes were beautiful as well as the plant life and trees. Overall, it was an amazing experience and I am so grateful I had the opportunity to experience it at such a young age.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip
Fazal is an excellent guide and driver. Lillian and team are very responsive. They made sure the trip was vegetarian friendly for me, which is much appreciated.