DK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Paul and Joe from Ways of Africa were serviceminded, reliable and good planners of an excellent tour
My husband and I had a wonderful roundtrip in the national parks of Nakuru, Naivasha and Aberdere with Joe from Ways of Africa. Joe is an experienced driver - both in tracking down game inside the parks, avoiding the biggest holes in the roads between the parks and in keeping us informed of the elements and time plan for the tour itself. Furthermore, Joe is an excellent conversation partner who helped us understand Kenyan culture and history.
The round trip was exactly what we were looking for due to our tight schedule in Kenya. Being close to land animals in Nakuru (and we especially loved the tented camp there), experiencing wildlife from a water perspective in Naivasha (all though the resort vibe of the hotel there turned us a bit off) and last, the amazing water hole theater at the Ark in Aberdere.
Everywhere, we were met by friendly, dedicated, knowledgable and inspirering guides and a breathtaking scenary!
AE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A GOOD BUDGET SAFARI
We did a 3 day safari. You get to see cats only if you have 1 full day of safari. We did manage to see most animals.
When we reached Nairobi we got caught to the protests and could not reach our hotel in downtown. Benson helped us to find another hotel in a safer area so we could go to the airport next day
All in all a good budget safari. Food at the camp was basic but tasty.
Good accommodation.
Sometimes lot of waiting around so others can join the group. All in all good experience. After all its Africa.
QA
Very well ran and excellent organisation
Great experience with Stanley and Oscar! Oscar was very knowledgeable and an excellent driver. The hotels we stayed at were amazing especially the lodge by the watering hole.
Would recommend!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the friendliest people I have ever met on my travels.
The experience was wonderful, we were able to observe three of the "big five" from a very close distance. We were also lucky enough to observe a lot of young animals. My favourite thing by far was the sighting of baby elephants.
But even beyond that, the safari was a wonderful experience that I will never forget.
The whole team was very nice and courteous. They were able to tell us a lot about the animals, the country and the history of the country.
All in all, it was a very successful experience and I would recommend it to anyone.
It was also great value for money.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Rwanda/Uganda primate tour
Ronald was outstanding at helping us develop our trip and very responsive to email and Whatsapp. He gave us exactly what we wanted. Our guide was Martin Asimwe and he was outstanding. He made great suggestions on how to tweak the trip and made it better. He advocated for us, getting a later start in golden monkey trekking when we were jet lagged, changing chimp tracking (chase them for 4 hours) to chimp observation (1 hour but they stay in one place, mainly) and got us special treatment many places. He was friendly and knowledgeable and overall great. I cannot recommend the group more.
As an aside I would do gorillas in Rwanda though more costly, the view is far better than in Uganda.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It’s helpful and experienced
I have spent excellent 8 days in this dream Kenya safari. Sandra is very enthusiastic and helpful, Duke is very patient, my baggage has been left behind in Cairo airport, and they helped me take my baggage from Nairobi airport and sent it to Maasai mara. The guide is experienced, I have seen almost all the animals I want to see before coming here. They make the journey perfect!
AE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great tour with Beautiful Safaris
Thoroughly enjoyed my tour with Beautiful Safaris from start to finish. It was well organized and they took really good care of me, and even provided some complimentary goodies, like a neck pillow, tooth brush and shower gel. My guide Ricky, was knowledgeable, passionate and accommodating.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Extraordinarily real!
This for me was the ultimate Safari. A combination of breathtaking sights and sacred sounds. Sighting most of the big 5 as they carried out their daily activities was fulfilling. The cultural display of the Maasai at our hotel and the stories by our guide made the safari even more enjoyable. The vehicle was reliable hiding us from the dust yet giving us a chance to see the wildlife clearly.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very personalized customized trip
Very reliable tour operator, guide very knowledgeable, kind and caretaking the whole trip through. Booked for three bird- watching sites in and around Kigali and wasn’t disappointed: identified at least 30 species among them the grey headed crown crane, Ross’ Touraco, Black headed Gonolek, Hamerkop, diff. kingfishers, waxbills and manikins. Keep going!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience. Top notch service. Highly recommend TCS to anyone considering a safari trip!
TCS made the trip about as easy as it could be for westerners who have never travelled to Africa. We were met by friendly, english speaking, knowledgeable staff at every stop who guided us along safely and efficiently. That alone would be enough to recommend TCS to others, but there is much more to praise them for. Our main guide Victor was a delightful man whose knowledge of flora and fauna, culture and history was matched only by his enthusiasm and passion for his work. He seemed to have an innate ability to find all the animals we wanted to see up close.
He was constantly gathering intel on animal locations from other guides we would pass on the trails or on his CB radio and his diligence paid off time and tim again. Prides of Lions, herds of elephants, zebras, wildebeasts, zebras, baboons, giraffe, water buffalo, impalas, hippos, flamingos in some of the most beautiful natural settings I have ever laid eyes on. Pretty much everything there is to see, Victor made sure we saw it and we were never rushed. It was absolutely incredible. The accomodations along the way were wonderful and we always felt welcome by friendly staff no matter where we stayed. They even tracked down and returned a few items our kids left behind and had them forwarded to us by other team members who were a day behind us with another group. We couldn't have asked for more.
