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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip seeing multiple parts of Kenya!
I completed the 7 Day Great Southern Savannah Economical Safari Private Tour with Mufasa Tours along with my cousin and had an amazing time seeing multiple parks in different parts of Kenya. The tour took us through Amboseli, the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naveisha, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara. Our driver, Tony, was awesome, as he was very accommodating throughout the long drives throughout the country and very knowledgeable of where different animals were while driving through the parks. His driving skills in getting us around the Mara also allowed us to explore multiple places where there were little to no other jeeps in sight. He also made sure to take care of us on our last day to get us back to Nairobi in good time, allowing us to enjoy a few sights in the city before getting to the airport for our departure. If you want to see as much of Kenya as possible in a short time-frame that isn’t too overwhelming, this seems to be the perfect tour to do. Thanks for an amazing experience Tony and Mufasa Tours!
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65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely the best treatment. Even after 20+ years
We first went to Kenya over 20 years ago for our first safari with Ashwin Bhatt when I was a captain for Saudi Arabian airlines and have returned three times over the years with outstanding service and accommodations.
Ashwin is second to none in his communications and providing excellent accommodations and guides.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent budget safari
We booked the 8 day Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, Amboseli safari. The price was excellent. Communication with Amos was instant and he was always responsive even 12 time zones away. Pickup was prompt on safari day. The safari van was better than others I saw from other operators. Our van was just like the Land Rover seats-4 single pilot seats and bench in the back row with pop up roof. Comfortable and reliable ride also. Our guide Edward was very personable and accommodating.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
If we return (hopefully) it will be with a lifetime
Uganda with lifetime Safari and Sula
We had planned the trip for 2020, but with the catastrophic pandemic we had to postpone it to 2021 so we could continue saving to extend from 3 days, which was the initial plan, to 7 days. I have to say that 7 days are still few for this spectacular country. It should also be noted that we had read that the roads were very bad, but the main roads have been improved for a year and a half, so they are very bearable.
First of all, comment that with lifetime Safari the organization was all very simple and fast. Unbeatable value for money. Thank you very much Jesse! If Jesse is the engine that runs lifetime, the heart is Sula, our friend and guide. You just have to see how they receive you when you arrive at the destinations and recognize you, the workers in the accommodation light up their faces when they see you. Sula strives at all times for you to enjoy 120% of the trip, he does not stop until he finds the animals for you to see, with those binoculars that he has for eyes. He is a great driver, he makes you feel at home, safe at all times, it's like traveling with a friend. As everyone who knows him has told us he is a goodman. Part of our heart stays in Uganda and with Sula. We hope to be able to return and without a doubt make the trip again with Sula by our side. An experience that you cannot stop doing at least once in your life.
CO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
THIS IS A REAL SAFARI
Everything was wonderful. They Always assisted and were with us since we arrived to Kilimanjaro airport until our departure.
Mr MOSES GREAT GUIDE AND HUMAN BEING.
NATURAL PARKS included were awesome.
Thousands of animals , Thanks for a Great Safari ( Journey in Swahili)
KULA TANO (Give me Five)
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lion King Adventures goes above and beyond to make your dream safari the trip of a lifetime.
Having dreamt of going on a safari for oh-so-many years, it is an understatement to say that my expectations were exceptionally high.
After an 11 Day Safari & Beach excursion with Lion King Adventures, I’m delighted to say that our expectations were blown out of the water. My wife and I truly had the trip of a lifetime filled with unforgettable memories, spectacular sightings, and authentic Tanzanian experiences.
From beginning to end, the entire Lion King team was kind, considerate, and professional. Their expertise is indisputable, and we consider ourselves very fortunate for having booked with them instead of any other safari company.
Our itinerary took us from Arusha to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Zanzibar. This route provided us with a wide-ranging experience of the landscapes – and most importantly, the wildlife. Frankly, we were able to see just about every animal big and small on our bucket list – including a rare and intimate encounter with a leopard that courted its mate right next to our vehicle for several minutes.
To my surprise, the accommodations were extraordinary by any standard. Elegant, lavish, and luxurious, many of the places we stayed at could easily fit in as a swanky all-inclusive in Dubai or New York. But I doubt those locations have wildebeest greeting you for breakfast and hyena’s serenading you at night!
Tanzania is a stunning country with incredible eco-diversity, lush landscapes, and friendly people. I’m thrilled that we chose not only Lion King Adventures, but the country as our destination.
Finally, I’d be remiss not to extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to the Lion King Adventures' team who helped make our dream safari vacation a reality.
The booking process was greatly facilitated by Pendo, who promptly and smartly answered what must have been a thousand questions – and she was awesome and attentive throughout it all. From itineraries to hotels, to transportation, or covid protocols, she was always on it. Thank you, Pendo!
Lastly, a special thank you to our guide, Goodluck, who is easily one of the most knowledgeable, charming, and charismatic individuals we’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Every day, Goodluck went above and beyond to not only be a great host but to ensure that we had the most rewarding experience possible. Thanks to him, we had so many rare moments and up-close sightings that only a few lucky souls get to witness. We’ll cherish these memories for a lifetime. Asante sana, Goodluck!
For anybody who has any doubts – don’t. This is a beautiful and eye-opening experience that has left us with long-lasting perspective. And Lion King Adventures is who we wholeheartedly recommend taking you there.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari experience imaginable.
Wild Wings is an amazing tour company who gave us the trip of a lifetime. We did a 6 night custom safari with the add on bush walk, night drive, abs panorama tour on the drive back to Jo’burg.
Kruger National Park is every bit of a dream African safari. We stayed in three park campsites: Skukuza, Satara, and Berg-en-Dahl. Pictures cannot truly show the splendor of the savannah. Long drive days in the open air truck revealed herds of elephant, giraffe, Cape buffalo, zebra, and wildebeest. We drove for 15 minutes next to a pride of 11 lions walking up and down the road. A mother elephant flexed on us as we drove too close to her baby. We witnessed two full mane male lions eating a Cape buffalo and a leopard in a tree devouring the impala he killed and carried to the fall branches to avoid scavengers. We saw him carry the impala down the tree clenched in his jaw to move from the hyenas below the tree. A mother and baby rhino walked directly across our path feet from us.
Watering holes full bathing, yawning, and snorting hippos; shorelines covered in dozens of crocodiles; herds of sable antelope, kudu, and impala. Pod after pod of playful and curious chacma baboons and vervet monkeys. And oh, the wart hogs that got Hakuna Matata stuck in my head over and over. And I haven’t even mentioned the mongoose, hornbills, fish eagles, ostrich, vulture and more. So much more.
The perfect trip ended gloriously with a panorama drive through the Drakkensberg Mountains and Blyde Canyon River. This add-on showed us SA splendor that we didn’t know existed.
Thank you Clare at Wild Wings Safari for all of the emails coordinating this trip. And a huge thank you to our Barefoot guide, Simon for his expertise, driving skills, and amazing cooking. We couldn’t have asked for a more special, personalized experience.
We traveled with some serious Covid lockdowns in place in the country. Everything was still perfect.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
An authentic safari experience - down to earth luxury delivered with passion and a smile!
Our ten-day Moremi safari with Isa and his hard-working team - Tour, our splendid cook aided by his assistant Tina; Kevin and Culture who set up our tents with en-suite showers and loos at each of our three camps; and last not least Kayzer, who was our second tour guide - was just what we had hoped for: an authentic bush experience that provided for a fascinating diversity of animal and bird sightings, scenery, game drives and tented safari pleasures. Isa and Kayser took all eleven of us in two vehicles for a 4-5 hour game drive every morning and every afternoon, followed by cocktails and a delicious safari dinner. And of course comfortable nights in our cozy tents with all the noises of the wild around us from dusk to dawn! Our birders spotted some 130 species in ten days (quite a lot for the winter season) and there were plenty hippos, elefants, lions, leopard, wild dogs, hyena, crocs, antelope and lots and lots of expert information shared by our two tour guides. - If you are looking for an authentic safari experience with a wild edge, then this is it: you'll be in good hands and with a fun crew!
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
No royal over this, only scam!
Me and my boyfriend went to Tanzania to go to a safari. We had used so many hours finding the best deal.
We wrote a lot with the man John, and we agreed with the price 1125usd pr pax.
We paid for a flight to Arusha, and accommodation before the safari.
12 hours (at 8pm) before the safari started, John came to the place we stayed, saying he wanted 2000usd pr pax more!! He said he didn’t knew that the price of the national parks had changed because of high season.
We discussed a lot, and the only alternatives he could give us, where worse accommodations and we still had to pay 45usd more!!
When we didn’t agreed with this, because we had a deal on 1125usd, the only option he said was to canceled the trip.
1 day before the trip got cancelled he told us we had to pay for the safari, so we made a bank transaction to him.
When we wanted our money back because he cancelled the trip, we could not have all the money back, because he didn’t want to pay the transaction fee (that we had payed, so he could get the money quick). So the only option was that we had to pay for the fee to get some of our money back!
Afterwards we found out that the price change caused by high season, was something everybody in Tanzania knew about and had known for several month, so it was a total scam that he said didn’t knew, he only wanted more money!
Worst experience ever! Don’t book safari with the company!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lord was the most knowledgeable person I have ever met. He was so fun and knew all of the best spots
Big cats safari is great because it is private and completely planned around your schedule and preferences. We had the absolute best time with our guide, Lord! The animals were right next to our jeep and it was truly the experience of a life time! Justice made planning the trip so easy and we are so grateful for the both of them! We also did a hot air balloon over the Serengeti which was the most beautiful and breathtaking experience ever! Thank you so much big cat safari for a trip I will never forget! I will recommend this company to everyone!