US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Spectacular safari to Rwanda to visit the mountain gorillas and their national parks
In planning my trip to Rwanda I communicated frequently with Frank Benoit KANYAMUTARA, the Founder/Owner of Golden Rwanda Safaris, who answered my questions thoughtfully and promptly. He put together a 12 day safari that included my priorities of seeing the mountain gorillas and chimpanzees and added so many beautiful sites that I could not have imagined, such as the Nyanza King Palace. With the longer safari, I had time to see so much of Rwanda including a gorilla family in Volcanoes National Park, lions and many other animals in Akagera National Park, the crafts market in Kigali and a local village. My guide Taufique was very knowledgeable about Rwanda and offered me the option of by-passing or adding destinations to the safari, as well as time to relax. He was pleasant, patient, reliable and thoughtful of my interests, especially in selecting a gorilla family that could be reached by a pleasantly challenging trek for me as a 69 year old. The lodging at every stop was outstanding and far exceeded my expectations, including the Hotel Five Volcanoes, the Governor's Residence and the Akagera Lodge. I was very satisfied with my safari to Rwanda and feel that the price was well worth the memories of this extraordinary experience!
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent company. Vehicles and drivers always impeccable
We traveled from Nairobi to Masai Mara, passing by Lake Naivasha and other destinations along the way without any problems. Efficient, comfortable and clean vehicles. Knowledgeable and friendly drivers. Highly recommended!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari
My wife and I went on our first safari and booked through Spirit of Kenya based on positive online reviews. Spirit of Kenya organised every aspect of our trip including our accommodation before the safari and a once in a lifetime hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara. We spent 2 days in the Masai Mara, 1 day in Lake Nakuru and 1 day at Lake Naivasha before finishing the trip at Hells Gate national park. Lenny, our guide, was excellent. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the animals, answered all our questions, and his passion really shone through. Thanks to Lenny we saw all of the big 5 and many other interesting animals, and our first safari beat all expectations.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime!
We had the most excellent time on our safari! The itinerary Off2Africa created for us was in perfect balance. Good rest and relaxation coupled with high excitement! The places we stayed were splendid and had the kindest and most knowledgeable teams. We made lifetime memories on this trip and really appreciate Off2Africa crafting it for us :)
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, something everyone should experience!
The contact with Alan and Coosje about all logistics was very friendly and adequate. Our guide Steve and cook Nico made the experience even more impactful, as they spotted the coolest animals and prepared the best dishes for us. Would definitely recommend "Somewhere in Africa" to anyone planning a trip to Tanzania!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Get ready for the safari of your dreams!
Our safari experience was AMAZING from start to finish! My husband, sister, and I booked a six-day adventure from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli, before looping back to Nairobi. It was the trip of a lifetime! Our guide, Alex, was superb—so knowledgeable, fun, and beyond dedicated to helping us capture incredible memories (and photos) we’ll treasure forever!
Seeing the "Big Five" up close was just the beginning! Alex's sharp eyes also led us to hidden landscapes and some rare animals we’d never even heard of. He was super well-connected with other guides too, so we always had the inside scoop on where to find animals—making every day a new adventure!
The hotels and lodges were comfy and well-equipped, with cell service and Wi-Fi available pretty much everywhere. The buffets offered all the favorites to keep our American stomachs happy and fueled up for the road! With all meals covered by Jocky Tours, we just had to bring a bit of extra cash to tip the amazing locals and Maasai villagers who shared their culture with us.
We can’t recommend Jocky Tours enough; it was truly a 5-star experience that will stay with us forever. Ready for adventure? Go for it—you won’t regret it!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
fantastic 3-day tour to see the gorillas!
Did a 3-day gorilla tracking trek through Rwanda->Uganda->Rwanda with Isaac. The gorillas were amazing, Isaac was very knowledgeable whenever you asked him a question, the hotels/lodges were beautiful, and the everything was very smooth. i would recommend doing a longer tour, because for the 3 day option it is a bit of driving back and forth from Kigali, but I would definitely recommend Isaac and Authentic Africa Safaris in the future.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The Secret Namibia Team was amazing to work with, giving us a memorable journey throughout Namibia!
We gave Chrizell a tall task in planning our self drive Namibia trip. She was quick to connect with us and was thorough in understanding our travel requests, as well as lodging requirements. We were late in our request, but somehow, she was able to put together an amazing trip that had all the key places we wanted. The cost she gave us was very reasonable, and the payment process was very easy to complete (not always so easy with African vendors). We received an initial itinerary that we adjusted a couple of times (due to our requests), and Chrizell and Johan sent us updated agendas as the day approached. We were all set!
When we arrived in Windhoek, we were met in the airport by Secret Namibia, and given a packet with maps, hotel vouchers, some animal and bird identification books. We met with our vehicle provider (Samuel), and he explained the how-to's of driving the (brand new!) vehicle. That was great, as we went through even how to change the tire(s) (we had 2 spares). However, thank goodness, we had zero issues with the vehicle, which also had a cooler in the back for items that needed to be kept cool.
The route we were given optimized our time and travel. Accommodations were great to good, though the latter is all that is available in some remote areas we went to (and likely impacted by our late planning). We had an amazing time in all the places we visited, and would not suggesting skipping any of them. We visited Windhoek, Kalahari, Fish Canyon, Klein Aus (wild horses), Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Palmwag Etosha NP, and Waterberg. The 3 weeks went very fast, and we truly enjoyed the self driving aspect of the trip. We specifically enjoyed doing the self drive safari in Etosha, where we went where we wanted, as well as stayed as long as we wanted, in the park. Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei (you gotta climb Big Daddy Dune, and then the rush of going down it!), and Kalahari also stood out for us.
Watchouts on the trip are the number and locations of gas stations, lots of unpaved roads (we enjoyed this actually), and poor cell/wifi coverage in remote areas (which is to be expected). We actually had some wifi coverage in our vehicle, which was really helpful!
We have already recommended Secret Namibia to friends who have inquired. The excellent service, the freedom of self driving, and excellent pricing, make them an easy referral for us!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The call of the wild and the adventure of a lifetime
Happiness and Fred of Yield Tours were very passionate about their work, and they ensured that our group receive the most of our vacation in Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar. They are very knowledgeable, helpful and detail oriented. We stayed at the best lodges and hotel, and the accommodations, food and entertainment were remarkable. We visited every prominent attraction in each country, and they were there to help us every step of the way.
It was an absolute pleasure working with them as their personal approach and expertise made our vacation extraordinary. I really appreciate their kind service and continual spirit of helpfulness to everything big or small.
Thanks so much for a most memorable vacation.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgatable Safari with Serengeti Green Tanzania
We had an amazing experience with Serengeti Green Tanzania! Our guide, Goodluck, was knowledgeable, friendly, and had an eye for spotting wildlife we would have missed on our own. We visited Serengeti National Park, where we witnessed the Great Migration up close zebras and wildebeests crossing right in front of us! Goodluck took us to Ngorongoro Crater as well, where we spotted rhinos, elephants, and a pride of lions. Every day was a new adventure, and Serengeti Green Tanzania made it a trip of a lifetime. Highly recommend for anyone planning a safari!