DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Safari
Very informative and incredible Safari with a funny and intelligent guide Ally. Ally manages to provide his guests with a lot of interesting information regarding local animals and plants. He does everything in his power to allow his guests to see all animals from a very short distance. We saw all Big Five on our tours. Absolute recommendation !
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience!
We had a great experience from requesting an offer till dropping us off at the airport. Vincent well planned our trip and fulfilled our needs as much as possible. Frank was our driver and provided us a great time too. Unfortunately our night game drives had to be cancelled due to safety reasons and we used this spare time to relax at the amazing lodges we were booked!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great services, professional attitude
David was everything to the success of our safari, he made sure we had a great time and at the very best prices. The Safari was so well organized, the guides were well informed and provided great info about the people, wildlife and the destinations we went to. Trav-Interactive are indeed the best if not one of the best out of several past experiences. Our destinations were well selected and planned, the activities left us always yearning for the next one. This was a great experience, thank you David and your team
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari choice , most wonderful experience
Everything perfectly organized, very experienced guide with incredibly extensive knowledge of animals and nature, saw all the big 5, but also so many other animals (zebra, wildebeest, monkeys, antelope, gazelle, ostrich, eagle, vulture, hyena...). Lodges were well chosen, we felt wonderfully comfortable there, very attentive staff.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, ensuring things ran smooth, kind and excellent
Me and my son just finished with an excellent 5 day 4 night tailored tour with Shipungo - the communication and service was punctual and professional. We had an amazing time at the magkadigkadi salt pans driven there by PH in a very comfortable and clean car. We were then taken to see the giant baobab and meerkats by Oneal. We enjoyed our stay at Gweta lodge. We then had a special night travelling by mokoro to camp in the delta. Our guide Heaven took us for an evening an early morning bushwalk . He was so knowledgeable about the delta flora and fauna and shared jokes and stories . Two wonderful ladies set up the campsite and helped Tour the chef cook up a delicious meal. Our last two nights we went with Kem , Tour and KG to camp in Maremi and this was incredible - KG and Tour set up a very comfortable campsite with shower and toilet and safari style dining tent. Kem went above and beyond to take us on game drives in the evening and early morning to maximise our time in a new and comfortable open safari vehicle. We saw two cheetahs , lions , jackal , wild dogs , hyenas , honey badgers, elephants, giraffes and antelope and spent some hours watching a leopard which was very special . Tour and KG supplied delicious food. For a private tailored trip to Magkadigkadi and the Delta that suited our available dates this was hands down the best value and an amazing experience. Thanks so much to all the staff at Shipungo.
NZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A well organised in-bound tour to beautiful Ethiopia
We have recently returned from a 22-day trip through Ethiopia (October 2023) that we booked through Senait Ethiopia Tours and must give a huge shout out to the team at Senait.
Firstly, and importantly, we doubt that you will find a more honest tour operator than the owner of Senait, Taddese Atlaw. We initially booked our tour in 2019, pre-Covid. A deposit was paid and then of course, out travel plans were disrupted for a few years. Taddese honoured our deposit for a trip we finally managed to take four years later. That is customer service!
The team Senait used are all to be commended. Every one of them gave generously of their local knowledge, opinions and guidance and happily answered the many, many questions we threw at them. The tour was extremely well organised and all vehicles and accommodation were of a high calibre. A couple of guides/drivers need particular mention. Mr. Meseret (Messi) (Barhi Dar-Gondor-Simian Mountains- Lalibela) whom we used for the first 10 days is our brother. A careful driver, a thoughtful and reflective person, and a lover of good music. Mr. Leul was our guide in Lalibela, and organised the cooking experience for us. Mr. Yacob Kedir both met us from the airport and delivered us back after a wonderful tour of the Rift and Omo Valleys.
The tour itinerary was well thought out. We hit almost all the highlights including hanging with the Gelada (grass eating monkeys) in the Simian Mountains, the famous hewn rock churches of Lalibela, overnighting under the stars in the spectacular Danakil Depression, and engaging with some of the highly varied tribespeople of the Omo Valley.
The cuisine of Ethiopia is very good, and we enjoyed learning how to cook traditional food in a local family’s back garden. We will definitely be trying this at home!
Security questions still hang over this beautiful country, but they are not as bad as western travellers are often led to believe by their Governmental agencies. Senait were always on top of any security concerns, and organised our trip to fly-over any state borders to avoid any potential conflict. They monitored our activities daily and forewarned us when there would likely be no internet. We didn’t get to Tigray, Somali or the Western States as Senait deemed them too uncertain from a security POV. That gives us an excuse for revisiting at some time in the future!
This was a well organised and fascinating tour. We experienced the culture, nature, cuisine, and various religions of the region. We have absolutely no hesitation recommending Senait Ethiopian Tours to our fellow travellers.
T&S-kiwisontour
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Honeymoon with Kipe Adventure
Kipe, Kaka, I think the best way to sum up our honeymoon trip with you is -- as we learned from the kids at Kipe Pre-School: "Well done, Well done...You are the superstar, You are the best!".
My wife had most of the pre-trip conversations with Kipe, but by all accounts everything was so smooth and Kipe was always so responsive to all of our questions, even with the 11 hour time difference!
From the moment Kipe picked us up from the airport, it felt like an old family friend showing us around his hometown. We loved spending a night at his village, meeting his family, learning about the Maasai culture, and playing with the kids that he helps support.
All of the thoughtful surprises and gifts really helped make part of our honeymoon memorable from the personalized tire covers, coffee mugs, and traditional Maasai clothes to bringing along Tony the Professional photographer/videographer (check him out on instagram: @askzuzu_) who wasn't necessarily there for us but made us feel like the center of attention as we adventured through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with our #1 safari driver guide, Jerome. There were some moments where I almost forgot we were there for a safari because we had so much fun just hanging out and talking with Kipe, Tony, and Jerome. We shared meals, we shared stories, and created memories that we will always remember.
I don't want to end this without mentioning that even after our safari tour was over, Kipe helped to organize a driver and tours for the rest of our trip in Zanzibar and reached out daily to make sure we had everything we needed and had an amazing time. This went well beyond what we expected and truly made us feel like we were family.
If you're thinking about planning a trip to Tanzania...do yourself a favor and go Kipe!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best decision ever! Just perfect
We spend 12 days (6 days Safari and 6 days Sansibar) in Tanzania. The communication with Lillian prior to arrival and during the journey was perfect, everything was tailored to our needs. The guide (Ally) was just great. He made us fall in love with Tanzania. He taught us a lot about the wildlife, the people and the country itself.
The 6 day safari (saw the big 5) was amazing, the accommodation on the island Sansibar was also organized.
I would always choose Wild Pride Safari again!
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great customer care and professionalism
We had a two weeks safari tour through 5 different parks, north west to south east of Kenya. All different, all great places. Wonderful accommodation and care for details. We had the same driver for the whole journey, very professional but also empathetic and engaged. We had a close look to all the big five, he knew what to look for and when.
Good comfort on the Rover.
The we finished the holiday with a week in a village south of Mombasa, relaxing and decompressing from the tour.
All in all great value for money.
Federico & Simona & 3 kids
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Remarkable
As a Kenyan touring Tanzania, Kibena Africa Safaris and Tours was nothing short of phenomenal. From the moment I inquired about their packages to the final goodbye.
I wholeheartedly recommend Kibena to anyone seeking an extraordinary adventure in Tanzania. Thank you, Kibena, for creating lifelong memories!