CH
A wonderful honeymoon
We had a wonderful honeymoon - Tanzania provided the perfect destination and we were very happy with our itinerary, which was a perfect mix of safari and beach.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing! Fabulous! Wonderful in every way
Safari with family (including Mother-in-law and 2 teenage girls) was everything we hoped for and more! Saw the big 5 in first 2 days of our 4 day Masaai Mara, Nakuru, and Naivasha trip - guide Zack was amazing at finding the animals, excellent driver, and very knowledgeable too. Accomodations and meals were just as described - no unpleasant surprises. Tom (manager) was great making changes to our arrival date and met us at the airport. We always felt safe and well cared for which made it easy to enjoy the wonderful wildlife and African countryside.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unmatched Expert Adventure of a Lifetime Deep Into Masai Mara's Marvels
You can see the Masai Mara in a pop-up van, or you can jump into a rugged safari vehicle with a total pro at the wheel - Haron Gashao, owner of African Sunset Safaris - and experience one of the planet's gems in its full magnificence. Haron took us deep into the Mara into the thick of the legendary wildebeest migration from the Serengeti... and no other vehicle was anywhere in sight! We passed at least 50,000 wildebeests and thousands of other animals (impala, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, cheetah) in this unforgettable journey across an epic, immense grassland... then Haron found a lioness in wait in the tall grass and we spent a half hour up close observing her - again, with no other vehicle intruding. And those were just some of the highlights of the three exceptional days he delivered. His knowledge of the landscape and the wildlife, his instinct for finding the Mara's great animals in amazing places, and his friendly, dedicated customer-focused approach (he booked us into an excellent lodge), put African Sunset at the top of the pack in my book. This was a tremendous value and an experience simply unmatched. One of the top experiences of my travels around the world. So looking forward to seeing other parts of Kenya with Haron!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic company! :)
I would highly recommend 'Kili Boys' in Moshi as a tour company! They were honestly amazing for our Kilimanjaro Trek. Our tour operators Dismas and Honest were great, and genuinely cared about our safety and wellbeing – not just on the tour, but also before and after during our stay in Moshi as well. They gave us a great price, great gear, and very experienced guides.
Our guides Leons and Hubert took such good care of us. We got to the summit successfully, and we owe a great deal of that accomplishment to them! When I got sick with a chest infection, they assisted me down the mountain safely, and cared for me like I was one of their family members – making me ginger honey tea and organizing a private hut for me so that I could get the rest that I needed.
This is not just a great tour company, these are great people! I would highly recommend you book with them :)
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip of a lifetime
We planned an African trip of a lifetime to see wildlife. We chose Gondwana Tours & Safaris in Botswana because of their reasonable prices, great reviews, an office based in Botswana and their willingness to customize a tour to suit our needs and budget.
Wow did they deliver! Mark Hathaway worked with us for almost a year, answering our questions with a reply usually within 24 hours. Their itinerary took us to four different safari camps through Botswana, followed by a lovely two-day cruise up the Chobe River by houseboat. The trip ended with a stay at Victoria Falls, which was the perfect way to wind down before heading home. We ended up finding and photographing 41 mammal species and saw hundreds of species of birds. Thanks to Gondwana's planning, everything went off smoothly. The camps were ready and waiting for us, and transport was where it needed to be, and precisely on time. The camps themselves were delightful, with good food, a reasonable number of other guests, and eight hours a day in the field. We did not fully appreciate all the planning Gondwana did until we saw it all in action.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Another Amazing Safari
We had travelled with Odyssey before, so when I went to book our Great Migration safari, I knew what I wanted - tweaking their base safari to cover a few things I had noticed and wanted time for. They were very agreeable, and arranged everything, even coordinating between ourselves and the 2 friends we were travelling with. One of our friends added an extra stay to the end of the itinerary and that was booked with ease. They even arranged a pleasant surprise for us in the form of very upgraded accommodations for two nights. Our driver/guide was terrific, and knowledgeable. 5/5 stars, would travel again.
BH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience!!
To begin with, We had no real expectation when we'd decide holiday to Africa; so it was one of those trips we prepared ourselves not to be surprised if it turned out to be an Average holiday! Well we were pleasantly Surprised to say the least - Kenya is Beautiful, Clean and the most Friendliest and Polite people on the planet.
To top it all, we gave the entire Safari tour of 7 days to "Right Choice Tours and Safaris " and must say they stayed true to the word and the Brand Name - Certainly was the "Right Choice" .. We had a fantastic and importantly a Safe Trip!! The family was amazed by the professionalism offered by this Tour Group and the Tour Guide and Driver Jacob was a true gentleman who was well read.. Right Choice Tours and Safaris is a Family tour guide .. Wonderful People.. Mr. George Oketch Director of the Tour Company was an experienced professional and man of his word! We had such an amazing experience that we would like to return to Kenya.. We've traveled across the Globe but Must say Kenya does holds a special place. We truely recommend if you're thinking Safari and a Holiday in Kenya - then think Right Choice Tours and Safaris..
We would like to take this opportunity to wish Right Choice Tours and Safaris the very best and keep up the good work!
From a satisfied Customer
The Concesso and Family...
SK
Safari Kenya - Tanzania
By the end of June I travelled for 11 days with Abolute Holiday Safaris to Kenya and Tanzania. First half - 6 days in Kenya was absolutely amazing. We had a great guide, he told us that his name in Swahili means animal and we should call him John (Onejohnny?). He knew very interesting facts about all that we saw, he knew every animal, he knew a lot about the culture and politics of Kenya and he could find the animals very quickly. We had a lot of interesting experience during the journey. Unfortunately, after the end of the Kenya tour, the problems began. First, the trasfer to the Tansania border in the end turned up to be a public transport transfer. I spent several hours in a bus full of noisy kids and ill people travelling with a lot of stuff. I walked alone the Tansania border and I was met by an agent in the bus station in Arusha. He drove me to the hotel in Arusha - in this matter everything worked OK. In the morning our 5-day tour in Tansania started. The conditions of the accomodation and most of all the guide were not great at all. His name was Good Luck. As a driver, he did a good job. But as a guide it was a total disaster. He was arrogant and lazy. He did not speak about almost anything at all. Because of him every day of our tour was destroyed for me. This is the reason why I gave four stars - five stars and a + for Kenya, and three stars and a minus for Tansania. Tours offered by Absolute Holidays Safari in Kenya are amazing. But they should pay more attention to choosing their partners in other countries.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience from start to finish!
Deciding where to go and what to do on your first safari can be an overwhelming experience. I began my research here on Safaribookings.com and tried to narrow down the options. I wanted to do a gorilla trek but also a more traditional safari. I kept coming across great reviews for Matoke tours and finally dropped them a line. Ilse very patiently answered my many questions and helped me design my perfect first trip to Africa. I won't lie - I was concerned about working with a tour operator who was so far away - what if something went wrong? What if it didn't live up to my expectations? I didn't need to worry. Every driver, every flight, every meal, every accommodation was perfect and well beyond my expectations. Connections were absolutely on time, service was outstanding and the one time I did have a small concern, I was able to contact Ilse directly who resolved this small issue right on the spot.
Do not hesitate to use Matoke tours if you are thinking of any of their destinations - they will help you design a trip that suits your needs perfectly. I really can think of no way I would have been any happier with their service. I am ever able to return to Africa, I would definitely ask for their help again!!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing African holiday thanks to Heidi and Pembury tours
My girlfriend and I returned from our 16 day African "holiday" nine days ago. Needless to say, we wish we were still there! I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for a wonderful vacation. We spent time in 4 countries, slept in 7 locations, took 7 flights and had numerous transfers. All went seamlessly. We were consistently amazed by the beauty of Africa, its mountains and rivers, and certainly the animals. Our only regret is not having more time!
In addition, I'd like to recognize Heidi Bedford for all of her efforts. We started this process very late and had significant schedule restraints. Of course, we had lots of requests and were attempting to work on a budget. Heidi worked tirelessly to find the right accommodations and was always able to offer suggestions and alternatives. We were thrilled with the quality of the itinerary she put together. Heidi may be new to Pembury, but she's got a wealth of knowledge and is a tremendous asset to your company. Heidi was also instrumental in planning a special day for my girlfriend's birthday. I can't say enough kind words about our dealings with Heidi.
We truly felt that Pembury had our best interests and cared about our experience. Bottom line, if anyone asks about going to Africa, we'll be certain to recommend Pembury Tours.