Unforgettable Experience
Everything about our stay at Nottens was superb. We saw so many different animals every time we went on a drive. Both our driver and spotter were really good. The food was amazing and so much of it. The camp itself was lovely, especially our rooms with candles and hurricane lamps, so much nicer than electric lights. We couldn't fault anything about this safari, as it was everything we wanted and more. The staff were all lovely and very helpful.
I saw many many more animals than I ever thought I would.
I went in November, which borders on the rainy season. It was overcast much of the time, which was good. It kept us cool, and it did get hot when the sun came out. There are so many animals. In the middle of the night, I would hear constant noises from animals, near and far, all directions. The only protection was our tent, which is a little scary, but exciting at the same time. There was a giraffe grazing among the trees about a 50 years from our tent on afternoon. We almost witnessed a kill by a cheetah, but the she stopped upon hearing its young cry from its mother. We did see a carcass of a gazelle in the trees with two leopards. The next morning, they were nowhere in sight. The number of animals I saw was surreal. It was an amazing experience that I recommend to everyone.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome experience!!!
Many thanks to Ute; she was awesome from the first contact till the end. Great organisation and communication... she made us feel very comfortable with our choice to book the Safari. We enjoyed it soooooo much! On our first Safari day we were able to spot 4 out of the Big 5; an unforgettable experience!!!
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream Trip!
Thanks It Started in Africa for providing the perfect itinerary for our first Safari in Africa. Jeremias (guide), thanks for putting up with our crazy family and thanks for the amazing wildlife you allowed us to see. Customer support is 5 stars and the hospitality is top notch.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was fantastic!
It was the highlight of my friends' visit to Kenya, and in fact first time in Africa! The van had slight mechanical problems but the driver was very calm and assuring! Otherwise, all was fantastic!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ever changing surroundings
Superb trip. It was wonderful witnessing all the wildlife first hand, it’s amazing how each national park is different to the other in terms of terrain as well as flora and fauna. Our baggage was delayed by KLM, luckily they delivered it to us in the morning and we were able to proceed with the safari. Our custom made itinerary was so interesting and worth the time discussing with Safari Hub.
JP
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service
The courtesy,attention to details and the knowledge level of the guide was incomparable to any of the other safaris companies i have used when touring kenia, everything was well organised in detail and the tour started right on time with no delays, the hotels that they choose were excellent in service and the food was well prepared, thank you Tamasha Afrika for time well spent.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tale of 2 countries. Stick to Kenya.
Our trip was a 13 day trip split between Kenya and Tanzania.
The first half spent in Kenya was amazing. Everything we could have asked for as the guides were friendly and knowledgeable and the accommodations were pleasant. The game drives were incredible as well, especially at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro. After the first week, this trip was absolutely 5 stars.
However, the second half of the trip in Tanzania was a completely different story. The guides were unhelpful at best, there was constant mix ups, mismanagement, and miscommunications. And though they were advertised with similar descriptors, the accommodations were atrocious. Too much time was spent at the lesser parks that could have been used elsewhere.
As well, too much time was spent driving and it seems like a better planned schedule could have helped make it more enjoyable. Ngorongoro Crater is without a doubt a terrific destination, but only spending 24 hours there is not worth the rest of the week. Tanzania only gets 1 star.
The saving grace is that David and the Absolute Holiday Safaris Ltd team was willing to respond to complaints and the office in Kenya did their best to alleviate the Tanzanian mess.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great company that helped me plan a great holiday!
Flight Safaris surpassed my expectations. I am from the States and was very unfamiliar with Kenya and didn't know where to start in planning my vacation. I contacted Flight Safaris early and I'm so lucky that I did. They listened carefully to my wishes for what I would like to do, and they made excellent suggestions on where I should go and how I should get it done. Throughout the planning process they made further suggestions to help me fine tune the safari and each of those suggestions turned out to be highly valuable and made my holiday significantly better. My driver/guide was phenomenal. He was knowledgeable, dependable, always on time, very kind, and made for a great companion while we traveled together. It was amazing how much he knew about Kenya, the wildlife, and he was VERY good at spotting animals while on safari. I would not have seen most of the cool things we saw without his good eye.
Thanks to Flight Safaris for a wonderful holiday! I will certainly be calling if I find myself planning another trip to Kenya!
Travelling to Africa in Style
We had a fantastic time during our travels in Kenya, highlighted by the visit to the Maasai Mara, which was well organised by Seven Wonders Safaris. We were picked up on time from our residential address. The driver was a well informed tour guide himself and knew where to spot to show us the sites, ensuring we did not miss anything. The choice of accommodation in the Maasai Mara was unique and memorable because I felt as if I was in a 5* hotel in the midst of the Mara. There was entertainment every night followed by a camp fire. We were also very fortunate to see the Big 5 in one day. All in all we were very impressed with the good organization of the holiday, the scheduling of all events and not least the personalized treatment we received from all involved.