PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wild Pride Safaris: Family-First Adventure Beyond Imagination!
Our family of five embarked on an unforgettable safari adventure with Wild Pride Safaris, and the experience surpassed all our expectations. From the moment we booked our safari via WhatsApp, the process was incredibly easy and surprisingly affordable. The team at Wild Pride Safaris, particularly our guide Gabriel, made us feel like cherished family members throughout the journey.
Traveling with young children (ages 4, 5, and 10) can be quite a challenge, but Wild Pride Safaris ensured that every detail was taken care of. Gabriel, our knowledgeable guide, not only navigated us through the stunning landscapes of Nongorongo and Lake Mayana but also went above and beyond to keep our kids engaged and excited about the wildlife and surroundings. His patience, kindness, and ability to connect with the little ones made the experience truly exceptional.
What set Wild Pride Safaris apart was their dedication to keeping us informed not just about the wildlife within the parks but also about the local happenings outside the parks. This added a unique dimension to our journey, making us feel connected to the culture and daily life of the region.
For families looking to plan their own safari adventure, I wholeheartedly recommend connecting with Wild Pride Safaris. From coordinating flights, cars, and accommodations to curating a tailor-made itinerary that caters to your family's preferences, they excel at ensuring that every aspect of your trip is seamless and enjoyable.
Our safari experience with Wild Pride Safaris was not only a vacation but a heartwarming and educational journey that created lasting memories for our family. If you're seeking an adventure that goes beyond the ordinary, don't hesitate to choose Wild Pride Safaris. Our trip was not just what we expected—it was more than we could have ever imagined.
Thank you, Wild Pride Safaris, for making our family safari an exceptional and unforgettable chapter in our lives.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very helpful agency and excellent tour
We communicated with Jane for around three months before settling on a final itinerary, and then at the last minute, brought everything forward one month. All our questions and requests were handled promptly and professionally. On the morning of our departure for our safari, Jane met us at our hotel to confirm the final details, ensuring we had no outstanding queries or concerns, and introduced us to our driver Paul.
We visited Massai Mara (Sopa Lodge), Lake Nakuru (Lake Nakuru Lodge) and Amboseli (Amboseli Sopa Lodge). All the accommodations were satisfactory, although Amboseli Sopa was our least favorite. The buffet meals at each location were diverse and would cater to almost any cuisine or diet. With our busy schedule, we never had time to enjoy the other facilities such as pools etc at each location.
On request, Jane also included a hot air balloon ride in the Maasai Mara, which was another incredible experience for us. We had a mini safari with our driver from the pickup point back to the amazing breakfast on the open plains which again, was an unforgettable experience.
Our driver/guide Paul was friendly and helpful and provided a great commentary including different facts about the many birds and animals we were seeing, and constantly reminded us of the names of everything we were seeing.
Although the traffic and roads in Kenya are hectic, from the city to the Parks, we always felt Paul was a safe and skillful driver amongst the chaos.
I have no hesitation in recommending Kenan Travel and Tours based on my experience.
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
perfect and well organized
My friends and I booked a hike up Mt. Kilimanjaro and Safari with Goldfinch Adventures. Best decision ever! We reached out to Deo during the planning phase and he was quick to reply to all the questions that we had. He even took us out for dinner the first day we arrived and that made us feel welcomed in a foreign country, far away from home.
KILIMANJARO
We hiked Kilimanjaro via the Machame route as Deo recommended. Our guides Steve and Ben were so patient and encouraging with us throughout the hike. It was physically and mentally challenging, but they made it enjoyable by making us laugh and checking our health. “Pole pole” they said. Word of advice? Stay hydrated, eat well, sleep, wear sunscreen, pee, and be prepared for any weather. Our porters were also awesome; we couldn’t have done it without them.
SAFARI
On the day of our safari, Deo met us in the morning and introduced us to our safari guide, Samuel. Samuel was very knowledgeable about the animals and the nature, and he always gave us plenty of time to stop for pictures.
We were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five animals on our 4-day safari. The safari Jeep was comfortable, and the top popped open so we could get a better view. We even managed to squeeze in a nap sometimes!
I would highly recommend this safari to anyone looking for an unforgettable wildlife experience.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The perfect Safari !
From the beginning till the end is was fantatistic. Our guide Omar was the top. Visited Ngutuni, Tsavo West, Amboseli, Taita Hills and Tsavo East ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A good company that does things properly, with no waste and no mess.
I requested quotes from multiple companies for the same excursion to meet my specific requirements.
While some companies caused inconvenience with changes from their initial suggestions, or restrictions on payment methods, this company provided precise and unchanged conditions.
In addition, the local guides and drivers who led the tour kept to the agreed schedule and made every effort to deliver the tour despite challenging circumstances.
As a result, all of us who went on the tour were highly satisfied, and I had an unforgettable experience.
NZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Enjoyable Safari in Kenya
Two of us spent 8 days in Kenya in August on a Highlights of Kenya tour arranged by Sylvester and his Seven by Far team. Sylvester was responsive to our requests for particular elements in our programme, and is clearly a people person, making sure that from airport pick up to airport drop off we were well looked after. We had two drivers: John, in the Masai Mara and thereafter Evans. Evans has fluent English and an extensive knowledge of African wildlife, which was for us the key point of the trip, and was a very good guide. Every day had its own highlights and there was little that could be improved on. Our animal viewings were wonderful. Sylvester personally greeted and farewelled us and was very kind in arranging for some highlights in Nairobi before we were due in the airport in the evening. The team is flexible and able to respond to changes as they arise and we were very happy with our safari. We went mid-upper range on budget and we’re happy with value for money. I thoroughly recommend Seven by Far tours.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
terrible experience
These are the serious problems, defaults, and contractual misrepresentations I had to endure that ruined my vacation.
1) I had booked the trip in 2020 before the covid. I paid an advance of $1000 in February 2020. As you know, due to covid the borders were closed, making it impossible to make the trip. Mr. Mack of Killiholidays told me that I could reschedule it later. HE NEVER Mentioned any costs to reschedule the trip, EVEN IN HIS MAIL OF 2022 IN WHICH HE HAS GIVEN ME THE POSSIBILITY TO SCHEDULE IT FOR 2023.
When I rescheduled the trip for this year, when there were finally no more problems tied to COVID, Mr. Mack told me that he was only recognizing $500 of the $1000 ALREADY PAID. Never before had Mr. Mack told me that I would lose that money if I rescheduled the trip.
I repeatedly asked for explanations but the information I received was very vague. Just not to lose another $500, I still decided to book the trip with him, but subject to recourse.
By reason of the fact that Mr. Mack has never documented to me any expenses incurred by him for changes in travel dates and has since proved himself to be non-compliant in various other respects, which I will explain below, and which suggest how he decided to withhold $500 for no reason whatsoever) I consider it incumbent upon him to return this $500 to me. On closer inspection, in fact, $500 (i.e., 50 percent of the advance) is a penalty for cancelling a trip and certainly cannot be withheld where the trip is actually made instead.
It should also be considered that the cost of the trip compared to the original cost has increased a great deal from what was agreed upon in 2020. In 2020 we had agreed on a total of 3800 euros, while the request for 2023 was a whopping 4600 euros!
2) Mr. Mack sold me the lodge in Nierere Park as a lodge with a swimming pool. It is the Mloki Lodge, as shown in the brochure. In fact, the lodge does not have a swimming pool and never has. To prove my point I attach the brochure of the trip where there are photos of the nonexistent pool and the link of the mloka lodge https://www.mlokasafarilodge.com/ where it can be verified that there was never any pool.
Moreover, I immediately wrote to Mr. Mack astonished at the incident, but he did not reply, shutting himself in an embarrassed silence. This too is a serious breach of duty by Mr. Mack and shows his bad faith and his attempt to deceive me. I should add that almost all the photos in the brochure sent by Mr. Mack do not correspond to the Mloki lodge booked, which is much less luxurious.
3) The program Mr. Mack sent me states that the transfer from Nierere to Mikumi was 4-5 hours. This is a route that took as many as 8, and this is the time normally needed, as can be seen from Google Map. Knowing this, I would never have agreed to do such a demanding program, or to do it under the conditions indicated to me by Mr. Mack.
4) Mr. Mack charged me, due to his mistake, for an extra night at the Ruaha River Lodge. Realizing the mistake, acknowledged by Mr. Mack himself. I then repeatedly asked for a refund (this was the not insignificant amount of $650) but the cash money never arrived, despite Mr. Mack's continuous reassurances that I would receive a refund as early as August 15. Upon not receiving the refund, I immediately assumed that I would never see that money again. This was also due to the fact that I had asked Mr. Mack to transfer it to me via Paypal, while he said he did not have Paypal, while in the emails Mr. Mack claims to have a Paypal accounT.
5) also in the brochure sent to me, it mentions a transfer from Ruaha to Dar es Salaam on August 28 with a leisurely departure at 10 a.m. (note that the next day we had a plane at 5 a.m. to return to Turkey, where we then continued to Italy), for 6 hours maximum travel time. I later found out from the driver (a very serious person) that the trip from Ruaha to Dar is an 11-12 hour drive, which is also confirmed by Google Maps, which estimates the trip at 10.47 hours (without the stops needed to get gas, go to the toilet, etc.). 12 hours of travel time by car was never on my radar, and I also find it risky to subject the driver to such grueling hours. If I had known, of course, I would never have agreed to such a schedule, which, as can be seen, is clearly false in some places and neglects crucial information;
6) The 12 hours of never-announced travel could easily have been avoided, since Mr. Mack could have had me leave for the safari a day earlier, and break the return from Ruaha into two days: in fact, I had expressed all willingness to anticipate our arrival. Not only that. He himself had said that he would study this possibility.
Finding myself in this situation, I asked Mr. Mack to book me a plane from Ruaha to Dar es Salaam, asking him at least to use the $500 advance unduly withheld. He refused, of course, and demanded instead to use the $650 he owed me. To that $650 I then had to add another $135 because the plane ticket cost much more.
I agreed to pay this amount for the following reasons:
1) because I was sure that the $650, otherwise, I would never see it again for the reasons already explained,
2) because without the plane flight, the last day of the vacation would have been a massacre (imagine a 12-hour drive and then having to catch the plane at 5 a.m. the next day)
3) I would also have run the risk of missing the return flight from Dar to Istanbul, should there be any problems.
However, this is a cost that I could easily have avoided if Mr. Mack, without overlooking the very relevant circumstance that the trip from Ruaha to Dar took 11-12 hours (and not 6), had anticipated the safari by one day, as I had repeatedly requested.
Again, then, Mr. Mack attempted to con me into more money. Think about the fact that after the same man forced me to pay the $135 for the airfare, he called me and told me that the flight from Ruaha to Dar was no longer available, and that I would have to leave from Iringa. This is a much cheaper and much less comfortable flight. Clearly, Mr. Mack wanted me to take that flight so he could keep the $135 already paid, and also profit from the difference between the lower cost of the flight to Iringa and the $650 used to buy the flight from Ruaha. I objected strongly, and after I threatened him, suddenly the flight from Ruaha came up.
I have submitted all these facts to the Arusha Police.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsible, Considerate , Punctual and Entertaining.
We were in a big group and this was best holiday of my life ever. From Masai Mara to resorts in Mombasa and Zanzibar, everything was just wonderful in terms of service, reliability, cuisine. It was undoubtedly our money's worth.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Top coordinating for a group
We were a group of 29 and the safari was so well arranged that all cars and hotels were greatly coordinated, our guides were so keen on all the animal species and took time to explain some things, we really did have value for money
MA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service and assistance
The safaris were great in good conditions with the Nature Path travels. A good assistance and guidance. Zekyel is very professional and friendly. Thanks again for this best experience ever!