US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very friendly and accommodating, went out of their way to give us an unforgettable experience.
Fantastic and cozy tented camp with amazing views of Kilimanjaro. Henry, Sophia, Joshua and crew were so attentive and made us feel at home. The food was really tasty and dinner always ended with a campfire.
Kevin, our guide through Amboseli, was fun, informative and very attuned to spotting the wildlife.
We would love to come back.
EE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Definitely recommend this company
We took the 4-Day Tsavo East, Amboseli and Saltlick Mid Range tour option for the two of us. Communication with Africa Marvel Tours was excellent and we were able to pay partly in cash at the beginning of the tour.
Our tour guide Robert picked us up from train station and off we went. The safari exceeded my expectations - we saw so many animals, enjoyed 4 PM tea every day and were overall excited. The accommodation was always inside national parks or a kilometre away from the gates. The food was great, too.
Taita Hills was breathtaking, and the Salt Lick Lodge was definitely the highlight of our trip, with comfy rooms and elephants coming to the artificial waterhole next to the rooms. Kibo camp offered very cosy tent-houses and was very pleasant overall (it was the one outside of the gate, but that in itself made no difference). Ashnil Aruba was inside the park and animals would come all the way to the camp fence (we could watch them through the windows), but our room lacked proper air conditioning, it was too hot to sleep and massive grasshoppers kept intruding through the drain grates in the bathroom.
The company offers half a litre of water per day and hotels provide water bottles as well, however there is definitely a need for more - we recommend to take extra bottles yourself. We had a safari van and it was perfectly fine, but a short person might have trouble reaching to see over the roof (165 cm was comfortable).
We highly recommend Robert - he took great care of us. He promised I would see hundreds of elephants and he delivered. He had no problems staying put for an hour because I saw elephants very closely and just wanted to look at them. He always made sure we had the best place for taking pictures and really took extra care to make sure we could see even rarer animals (like rushing to see lions mentioned in the radio or looking out for animals and spotting them for us). We also enjoyed that he was polite - he left space for elephants to cross and made sure other tourist vans also would get a good view. He was accommodating for our needs and took us to the pharmacy when needed, and didn't see a problem in an early morning ride after a long driving day and a short night. We overcame our English barrier (I am not native) easily as well.
Overall, it was a great experience and we definitely recommend this company, especially Robert as the guide-driver.
US
20-35 years of age
Lifechanging experience because of Kiliclimb Africa safaris
Couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Kiliclimb Africa safaris. Moses and the entire team of assistant guides, porters and chef, were so encouraging, positive, fun, knowledgeable. The accommodations were amazing for being on a mountain and they made it as comfortable as possible for us (such as warm pouches to keep in our sleeping bag with us on colder nights) and the food was so impressive and delicious every meal. Couldn’t recommend them enough!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dedicated provider!
James was great: him and his team were dedicated in finding a leopard for us!
Went above and beyond and listened to all our wishes. Definitely a great value for money and I would recommend James’ agency for both Kenya and Tanzania.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Caring, fast responses, and worth it !
Airport pick up by Richard and we were off as I was a solo program. In the process of booking, all my questions were answered quickly and that helped me decide on using Katsam. Main goal - Mountain gorillas - 2 treks please. The lodges were all lovely. And the fun part - as low season - I was the only person in 2 / 3. And the service in all was excellent. Richard made sure I saw and did everything possible there was to do. None of this is inexpensive to do when you are solo, but I would do it again in a second. Thx Katsam and Samuel and Richard ...
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Was Far From Honest
We used Honest Travel Experience in Cape Town for a trip in Aquila Reserve. It was supposed to be a private tour. But the owner, Franck, upsold us to a VIP tour, then did not deliver AT ALL. We got merged in with all our cruise passengers, after paying the extra money for a personal tour. After trying for several weeks to contact Franck, I gave up. We felt scammed. Beware!!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fulfilled a Dream, and exceeded all expectations!!
I paid on this trip for years, so made it easy to afford, but then there was Covid and passport problems with my granddaughter, but GTD was very accommodating and worked with me.
As for the trip...WOW!!! Accommodations were A±±±. Do you know what it is like to be treated like one of the rich and famous, even if you aren't? No crowds, everyone is so nice and friendly. A chef to prepare delicious meals, even prepare the fish you can catch while fishing. If you have certain food restrictions, they will make whatever you need to take care of you. You have plenty to eat, and when you aren't eating, they are feeding you more. You better not plan on loosing weight, because you won't.
Then, you have all been to the zoo, and seen some of the animals. That was cool when you were little, but, you will never have the same feeling as you will when an elephant comes out of the trees, headed right for your vehicle. Heart rate increases dramatically! Then you see more elephants together than you have ever imagined. Zebras, Impalas, Wildebeest, Buffalo, Hippos, Rinos, Giraffes, and then the big cats, Lions, Cheetahs and Leopard. None of them are caged, all running free. Baboons, and make sure you close your door when you go on the morning or evening game drive, as the monkeys know how to get in your room. Very early morning you may encounter the Bushbabies.
Kruger National Park, what a great place! Would be great to spend more time there. If you like dogs, Jackals are great to watch, and a real beauty is the African painted dog.
I just can't say enough about this trip, and I would go back in a heartbeat. GTD has exceeded all expectations.
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very nice and experienced
Barak the guide was very nice and took care of everything we needed. It was a lot of fun with him!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Guide Ever!
We had the best experience climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, and that was due to Moses! It was such a beautiful trip, everything was handled well for us, and we had great communication. Moses as our guide helped us every step of the way, made sure we were doing well, and was so positive and uplifting. We had some special needs due to health concerns, and Moses made sure our needs were met. He made the whole climb so fun! I wouldn’t have made it to the top without him. Definitely good value for money, very reliable, and overall a great experience. I’m so thankful to Moses and the whole crew that we got to have this incredible, once it a lifetime memory!
All inclusive affordable and customized tour plans that provide memorable experience. Quite amazing.
Hey everyone! After longing for a break, my family and I finally embarked on our dream safari to Maasai Mara, and thanks to Kensai Safaris, it exceeded all expectations! From the moment we connected with them, their attention to detail and commitment to crafting a perfect experience was evident. They curated a luxurious yet affordable package tailored to our needs, ensuring every moment was memorable. The hotel they arranged for us was a haven of comfort with spacious rooms, pristine amenities, and mouthwatering cuisine that tantalized our taste buds. Our three-day adventure was nothing short of magical, leaving us yearning for more unforgettable journeys with Kensai Safaris in the future. Highly recommended