35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about South Africa by Daniel P Barker
everything about KRuger says it all!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about South Africa by Chris Boyce
Parks are relatively small and widely separated, few really "wide open spaces"; even the Kruger feels confined due to roads.
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great 16 days safari in Kenya i Tanzania
My wife and I visited Kenya second time. We found the agency online and they got back to us in only few hours with all the information.
All was very well organized by „The Destination Consultants” and we found it good value for money.
The correspondence with Niko and Susan was very smooth, prompt and clear and they lived up to their promises.
We opted for the most basic accommodation offers and we found them all very neat.
Our program was made perfectly, just like we wanted.
We started in Nairobi, then went to Samburu, Nakuru & Masai Mara. It was amazing time with our guide Evans and the cook Kimani. Evans was very respectful, punctual, kind, patient and had the best eye!!! We had the chance to witness so many things thanks to his patience. We saw wildebeests and zebras crossing the river Mara, Big Five and manym many other animals and we didn't have to hurry up. It was fantastic to see a black rhino female with the young one!!! Kimani, we called him „Mama” cooked very tasty and was a great comrade. It was amazing time.
After visiting Kenya we changed the car and the Raymond & Mandela were our team. We started in Serengeti, then went to Ngorongoro, Lakes Manyara and Natron and then to Tarangire. Raymond was who we needed: professional, but cheerful, great driver and with an amazing eyesight. We had amazing discussions about interesting wildlife facts. We saw again big five, dozens lions, hyenas, leopards, many birds and many others animals. Mandela cooked delicious.
We would like to thank all the people that made this experience unforgettable: Niko, Susan, Evans, Kimani, Raymond, Mandela and all the people in the guest house.
We would like to make special mention of Niko. He was very helpful in all subjects and sent prompt responses. He was a big help in the planning of the entire trip and always friendly.
We must say that it was an unforgettable experience with the people we could only dream about. I would definitely go to safaris with The Destination Consultants again and again!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memories of a life time to Africa
We took a 5 days safari to Lake Nakuru and Masai mara and it was perfect organised,we had a knowledgeable and jovial guide Morris who handled well our children and played with them.We saw the big five including the great sceneries and we had memorable bush breakfast under the acacia tree with wildebeests all over,it was wonderful experience.We would highly recommend them to anyone who takes safaris to Kenya,they are affordable and they provide great service.
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Well organized busy working holiday
Nyati organized for us, a Dutch group of eight, four Rotarians and their spouses, a busy working holiday of eleven days. A primary school near Macheke was the original goal of our visit. After the third donation to the school we decided to visit the school. Friendly Bronte Hotel was our base in Harare. After a city tour through Harare, friendly Niaty driver Crinias, drove us safely to the school. After a stay of two nights near the school we went via Murewa, where we visited the Districts Inspector of Education, back to Harare. After that our real holiday started. Flying to the Victoria Falls. The falls were gorgeous. The stay in the near Vic Falls Safari lodge is recommended. From there we went by private bus to the Botswanian border and stayed three nights in Kubu lodge. A relaxed place, from where we made two game drives and one boat cruise into the Chobe National Park. Chobe National Park near Kasane is fantastic and can compete for instance with the well known game parks in Kenya. Our trip was well organized by Nyati
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience!
Our safari with Chris to Kruger was great! Chris was very knowledgeable and kind and a good cook, he chose nice routes to drive and nice campsites. The vehicle is very comfortable, well-provisioned and ideal due to its height. No complaints whatsoever! Also very good value for money.
SK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5-day Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara
I took a 5-day safari trip with Tekko Tours visiting Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara early in November 2015 and it was one of the best experiences in my life! The communication with Maggie was smooth and fast. She is very responsive and I didn't have to wait long for her reply. The itinerary of the trip was exactly as we planned beforehand. My driver Jackson is a very polite and knowledgeable man, always willing to help and go the extra mile for the customer. Hid driving skills are impeccable and I didn't have to worry for my or animals' safety. We had some delays during the trip and even a car malfunction, but Jackson handled everything professionally and with to my complete satisfaction. When his car broke down and we couldn't reach Maasai Mara, he coordinated with another group in order for me not to miss my game drive. I recommend the Tekko Tours to all my friends considering a safari in Kenya, it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Even the price is competitive, you will definitely get your money's worth.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Rather poor
Quick answer to the mails, friendly and helpful office staff. After booking and paying the contact ends, besides a voucher sent to you about 2-3 weeks before travel. At least a follow-up mail confirming flight details etc. one week before departure would be a nice move.
Pick up and transfer to ole sereni hotel worked well. However they charged me over 300 USD for that one night. On the website I found afterwards prices between 180-220 Dollars for a night. That's what I call a rip off, especially after paying a couple of thousands for a 8-day safari.
The 8-day cheetah safari: Generally confortable lodges and camps. Unfortunately the downside was our driver, he spent a lot of time on the phone taking personal calls - even during game drives!!!- very unmotivated just doing his job. Did not stop at different amazing sights like baby giraffes right next to our car. Everyone in our group was quite frustrated about this. Sometimes we had to intervene and demanded a stop. Otherwise he would have just drove by amazing photo opportunieties etc.
Take a shot while driving? Nearly impossible as our driver seamed to try escape someone - His driving was wreckless especially during the gamedrives. By far to much speed. I was lucky not to hurt myself as there where quite dangerous situations standing up in the vehicle and someone driving it like that. I almost fell a couple of times or bumped in really hard.
It certainly felt more like a formula one race rather than a game drive, and I think with this kind of driving a lot of animals heard us miles ahead.
The jeep was in quite bad conditions. One of the windows was broken, you could not open it anymore.
The windows quite dirty, never cleaned during the trip and old seats. Flat tire and breakdown aswell but not surprising.
Further our driver seemed to be really, really bored. Not many infos and a appalling attitude. Well I understand that the driver makes this safari most likely many times a year however for most of the customers it's a once in a lifetime opportunity. It's so sad if goes this way.
The somak lounge which you will be taken before and after the safari is just okay. Pre safari there was nothing on offer, just some drinks in the fridge which had to be payed for.
Upon arrival they gave us some fish and chips which was quite tasty with different sauces. Drinks at a surcharge as well. Wifi was not working, which would have been appreciated after 8 days offline.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
We had a private safari in masai mara and nakuru. It was an excellent 4 days safari. Our driver sammy know much about the surroundings, wildlife and African way of life. He was an excellent driver, because the traffic is like wildlife in the city. Our hotels and campsites were booked and were also excellent. We had a great time and enjoyed every minute of it. Hope to travel in future again with Kenya safari bookings.Bravo Stephen and the staff
US
After traveling the world over this team of caring and Highly skilled staff her the very best.
I cannot recommend any higher equatorial star! They gave us a glorious experience full of thrills and some of the Best shoes around! Navigating the monetary portion of the trip took a little planning converting American dollars into Kenyan shillings, and cash seemed to be the easiest method. We felt like family when this trip was done