DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unforgettable time
Great Organisation, extremely friendly and knowledgable guide and staff, too good cooking. It is great to have the local People with you on tour - they know best ow to track and find the animals, predict their behaviour.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Works without a hitch
Kathi Simons was very helpful in planning out our itinerary. Everything went very smoothly.
US
35-50 years of age
I primarily used their Fixer/Driver for Video Production - No Safari
As noted we used the "Fixer" portion of their business but Paul was very helpful in navigating the tricky Ugandan traffic. Most importantly we had no problem getting about $70,000 worth of production in and back out of the country without hassle. He was also very patient as many days he was on call for us but we didn't have much for him to do. It was a little hard to pay them initially but once we used Pesapal it was quite easy.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great instinct, amazing experience, the perfect overnight safari!
My safari surpassed any of my expectations. Upon arrival at Ruaha we had the camp site set up in minutes and a delicious lunch prepared right away. On our first drive I was thrilled with how much knowledge Ernest has of the safari animals (even an extensive acumen on the birds!) and his sharp eye spotted a cheetah laying in tall grass! Just amazing! The dinner was delicious and coffee around the campfire was a complete thrill. Ernest's instincts the next morning told him to travel on the hill path and within 20 minutes we were no more than 20 meters from a Leopard! He was calling all the other guides to let them know where the action was. I could not recommend him enough, and his personality and insight only enhanced the experience, A+ 5 star trip!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Perfect Experience
This is an experience of a lifetime! Odyssey Safaris is spectacular!
Our Tour Guide - There is no doubt that our guide, James (Kiarie), is the best safari guide in all of Kenya. He was able to track and spot every creature. His well established network of guides in every park enabled us to locate the most elusive animal. Hearing him share his expansive knowledge of each species was like having a National Geographic documentarian in arms length. James was patient through our first sightings and our special needs related to getting just the right photo. Additionally, James is a talented driver and navigates the under developed roads with skill and courtesy. He curated our stops along the way and advised the group on how to interact with the locals. He built trust with each of us from the start, with his impeccable manners and smart guidance. He customized each days times and priorities based on our needs. We affectionately called him James Bond.
Sightings - We spotted the Special 5 and Big 5 within the first 2 days of our adventure....but that was only the beginning... 3/4 of the field guide was checked by the time left. James helped us all learn the variations of antelope, birds, rhinos, zebra, giraffe, etc.
Hotels and Staff - The hospitality in the tent camps are outstanding. The staff was extremely friendly, welcoming, and helpful, particularly at Safari Park Hotel, Samburu Ashnil, Sarova Lionhill Lodge, Sweetwater and the Masai Mara Ashnil. The guards were my favorite staff members- they help you feel safe and they are more than happy to chat with you about their unique tribes, traditions and culture....and they are very curious to learn about your world as well. Sweetwater was amazing for the watering hole - we called it the lazy man's safari. My least favorite hotel was Masai Mara Ashnil, the staff was far less friendly and accommodating than the all others- with the exception of the guards and bartenders. I think we were spoiled by the A M A Z I N G service everywhere else. We stopped for a rest at Mara Serena Lodge - this looked and felt like a much better experience...I will opt for this one next time. Overall, amazing wonderful staff that added to the magic of Africa.
Village Visits - Visiting the Samburu Village and Masai Village was a wonderful addition to our trip. I preferred the Massai Village as it seemed more authentic and less about selling goods and asking for money. I am thankful that we visited both and could compare the two.
Karen Blixen Museum - If you love Out of Africa, you will L O V E visiting her home. Don't expect bells and whistles...this is a very simple, straight forward museum experience. Just spending time there was delightful. Learning more of her story will stay with me. I recommend the book about her life in the gift shop.
Itinerary - Our 10 day package was perfect. This Odyssey excursion is well-curated, with a variety of different experiences. You are given the flexibility to opt in or out of drives, which helps when you are weary mid-week. It was fun for my 70 year old mother and for me at 42. We visited Sambaru-Buffalo, Lake Nakuru, Sweet Water, Masai Mara. We had plenty of time to take in the overwhelming beautiful scenery, shop for souvenirs, enjoy cultural entertainment and, of course, see every animal our heart desired.
Preparations - Odyssey made it easy for us to plan for this extensive trip with their well organized pre-trip packet. All relevant information was included about immunizations, safety precautions, weather, accommodations, options and an easy to follow day-by-day itinerary. The staff was very responsive to our pre-trip questions and we felt completely prepared for our adventure, which eliminated much stress prior to departure.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We climbed on the mountain Bisoke in Ruanda. It was an wonderful Trip!
The Service was on Time, everything was without problemes. I really enjoyed the trip! It was great, thank you for the nice adventure.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent service and organisation all round.
I decided to do this trip on the spur of the moment, and gave AAS only two days notice. Within the day, all was fixed over the phone.
The tour itself worked like clockwork, the guide was brilliant. On the way to Volcanoes NP, the guide pointed out all the places of interest, stopping off for me to take photos. The drive from Kigali takes about 2-3 hours along spectacular countryside.
I stayed in two lodges over the 3 nights - Bamboo and Mountain Gorilla View. Bamboo's accommodation and service were much better than MGV, but the food at MGV had a slight edge.
The guide looked after all the park paperwork, and chose the appropriate easy routes for me (I am 68). The whole experience of seeing and almost interacting with the gorillas was an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Lots of opportunities to take photos. The park guides and porters were friendly and full of useful information.
I wholeheartedly recommend Africa Adventure for a truly wonderful trip. Well done to them.
HK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply the best
Really outstanding safari...saw all the big 5 in 1 day...the guide was very well aware of the mara, took extra precaution while driving and did not cut any corners.
Will use them again the next time I am back in Kenya.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing! The Big 5, customised itinerary, fabulous guide, phenomenal driver, wonderful accommodation
Nothing was too much trouble right from the planning stage. The itinerary covered all our requests and more. Our guide ensured all things were taken care of. Our driver was incredible at spotting animals as well as driving in all sorts of conditions. Both made us very welcome. Our accommodation was top notch with great meals.
We certainly saw our fair share of animals on the game drives including ALL of the BIG 5!!! We were also lucky enough to see Mount Kilimanjaro without clouds hiding its peak. A truly memorable experience that exceeded all expectations.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
This company is trustworthy and friendly, we had amazing safari trip in Tanzania
As a family of 8 people we booked 6 days camping safari with this African Big5 Safari though in the beginning we had some worries because it had no many reviews here but everything turned positively at the end. Our driver and private cook were very friendly from beginning to the last day at the airport.
The vehicle was pop up roof and clean all the time and we had the choice to charge our cameras and phones everytime in the the car because it was set with inventor.
We saw Big5 animals at the crater and even in serengeti. Our children were taught some kiswahili language phrases and i can hear then saying rafiki, jambo, mshkaji everytime remembering our safari with this company. All i can say is that, we had the amazing safari trip than all we had in Southern Africa.