NL
They were excellent drivers, friendly and funny guides and knew clearly what they were talking about
We had a group with young and old people. The drivers/guides were so respectfull to the
elderly people but they also connected so well with the younger kids. The kids loved to be in the car with the drivers Protas and Cosmas. Even now since we are at home they still talk about them.
We got so much information from Protas and Cosmas about the wildlife and we could ask any question at any time. We learned so much from them, they gave us a part of their knowledge.. A big thanks for that.
They took care of us, they made this safari a special trip for our big family.
Bibi and Babu (the grandparents) were so happy during this trip, so thanks again for that!!
Ingrid Vos
RU
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very nice safari with well organized from Nairobi, excellent tent accomodation.
I came to Kenya first time 1980 at the age of 15 to realize a safari dream. Have returned many times and also in my language published books about the animals included many stories and photos from Kenya. Now for the first time I travelled to Amboseli that was very nice experience. The savannahs are teaming with animals and I can just imagine how it would have been some years ago when the big cats would have been more presence and also when the black rhinos existed there. Let´s hope they can return. One of the hightlights was to see so many species grassing together such as a buffalo, a hippo, sebras and wildebeest that they did one morning. I also was surprised to find some gerenuks, the giraffe anthelopes that I thought only were to be find in northern areas around Samburu.
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Remarkeable experience at a good price. Thanks CUL Tours Team
I am a Ugandan and I knew Stephen from his childhood! My family in law and I booked one week trip to northwestern Uganda Murchison Falls National Park and Cul Tours and Safaris proved to be professional at arranging all aspects of this and were extremely quick in responding to requests for information. They were very helpful in suggesting alternatives to our initial plans. Our driver guide Brian is very knowledgeable, a superb driver and a real pleasure to be with for the whole of the trip. Thanks to Cul Tours and Safaris and I will recommend them to everyone.
Travel date; 10-13th May 2016, 3 days trip to Murchison
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great 1st time Safari Experience!
Everything was perfect, from the communications at the get go, to the payment and the experience and our amazing guide. The only thing I would suggest is AC in the coach and the window being closed on the dusty ride to and from the Safari, it's a bumpy ride! All in all great experience and value for your money!
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good!
Very good service in general (booking, tour, informations...).
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized with a personal touch
We booked our two week safari and beach tour oof Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar with Africa Mc. Flash. We had a fair idea of what we wanted to do, so we sent our outline to Peter and he did the rest. Everything was handled very professionally, our safari drivers were great, the choice of hotels were perfect and we got to do what we had planned for our tour. Despite short time, we saw all of the animals that anyone could want to see on safari, and we had a great relax in two different resorts on Zanzibar. I would recommend Africa Mc. Flash to anyone, although not as slick as some of the bigger operators, we got the presonal touch, which was much appreciated. All in all, top grade!
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Saw a lotnof things in a short time.
Got picked up at hostel, long drive to the national park with lunch stop, good food, game drive on all three days, guide showed us lots of animals we wouldnt have seen without him, tents were set up from assistant when we got back that was very nice!
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional...value for money.. Good service
Quite satisfied.. in fact went out of the way to accommodate further expectations
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Africa at its best
I went to Masai Mara after my teaching commitments at Mombasa by the Air safari,a direct flight to masai mara. This is a low flying aircraft that seats 10 and is a two engine aircraft. I passed mount Kilimanjaro and had beatiful camera shots of the twin peaks. As we approached the masai mara we could see troops of Widebeast nad Zebras marching towards their annual migration. a few warthogs and a male ostrich standing tall and still.
As I landed and got of the flight, Joseph was waiting to pick me up and take me straight in to my first leg of the safari. The time was 11:00 AM and within 2 hours of the drive I had already seen the wild elephants, scores of antelopes, wild buffalos, vultures and a variety of birds. The group of seven occupants of the van were all strangers but soon we were chatting and got acquainted. We stopped for lunch under the sausage tree. Packed lunch was provided and my vegetarian ooption catered to.
Second day I saw lions just passing our vans, a magnificient male lion roaring, a black rhino, a Leopard, cheetahs, hyena, giraffes and many wild lifes that I could capture on my DSLR.
Third day, more lions, rare species of birds and rreptiles, elephants, girrafes, and scores of antelopes, a hyena on the prowl and lionesses planning an attach on zebras. We also went to the mara river to see the migration. the crocodiles had fed and the wildebeast and zebras moved across without damage much to our relief but there was fear in the air for the animals as theuy approached the river. The crocodiles ar massive.
Go with a good camera and a zoom lens, have ggoggles and a mask to keep the dust out as it can sometines get very dusty. Hat and sun screen and appropriate clothing essential.
What can improve?
1) The driver could interact more with the occupants rather than talk on the mobile all the time! he is getting information about the spottings of wild life on the phone but a lot of it was chitchat and a distraction for the team!
2) day three was changed as the two other team members wanted to go in a different direction and I needed to be dropped off at the airstrip
3) The Sopa lodge has rooms that are far away from the reception and can involve several steps and walking in the dark. Not a pleasant experience as there are wild animals around! The rooms have no telephones, no internet and you can not call anyone in an emergency!
4) the communication from Dickson regarding the booking could be better. I had a response only when I asked, instaed of getting a full tick list of all the arrangements. I find he is trustworthy and make this change.
Mosquitoes are humming in the rooms.
Otherwise the rooms are large, breakfast and lunch excellent and seating areas have wifi in the reception and bar.
I am planning another trip but would prefer a better lodge and my own safari driver and vehicle.