TR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everyone should experience this journey
In our Kenya safari trip, Beacon Safaris was our agency. All services that we had were excellent. Our game drive operator was Kenneth. He is a professional, decent and informative tour operator. Everything was well organised especially in Masai Mara. I strongly recommend beacon to everybody who are seeking for a well planned safari tour.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Farouk best guide ever-perfect Safari!
From the first day to the last Farouk gave perfect service and made this an unfogettable trip to one of the best kept secrets in tourism: Uganda. Farouk explained everything, we always had interesting discussions during long drives going on, he was a friend from the beginning. We saw lions and hyaenas in Murchison Falls NP, chimpanzees in Kibale, a pregnant lioness climbing up a tree in Queen Elizabeth NP. A once in a lifetime experience was tracking the mountain gorillas. All lodges offered very good and personal service. We not only got an insight into the wildlife but somewhat into everyday life and culture of Uganda as well. We had a typical local meal at Tinka´ s home stay and Farouk showed and offered all sorts of local "fast food". Our favorite was banana chips! Many thanks to Farouk and all the team for a fantastic time!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Ker and Downey Africa exceeded our expectations by sending us to the best camps and lodges in SA.
Ker and Downey Africa organised a stunning trip for my family in South Africa. The lodges and camps we visited were on point with our needs. The hospitality at Tsala Tree Top Lodge and Gorah Elephant park actually blew our minds. The spectacular romantic and private settings make them fit for a perfect hideaway for couples or anyone that needs to feed the soul.
We were treated like royalty on arrival and throughout out stay. The staff were geniune, friendly and attentive without being intrusive.
Staying at the level of the treetops at Tsala created a feeling of mystery and remoteness. Dinner at Tsala was intimate and the food was excellent. Attention to detail was noticable at all times. I especially loved the handwritten notes at bedtime and the sweet treat.
Gorah did not fail to impress us even after our fantastic experience at Tsala. One again, the attention to detail, the excellent food and service at dinner were admirable.
The game drives at Gorah were unforgettable - we were provided hot water bottles, ponchos and blankets for the early morning drives. To be so close to the majestic elephants, magnificent lions, herds of buffaloes, zebras, warthogs and other species was an impeccable experience.
The roar of lions at night added a very rare and special dimension to this luxurious experience in the wild. As we left Gorah we were entertained by a group of mischievous monkeys playing on the roof of the lodge that left us smiling although we regret having to leave.
Thank you Ker and Downey Africa for choosing this amazing itenary for us, for the excellent communication and faultless organizing.
I will happily recommend anyone looking for an experience of a lifetime to make use of your expertise.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
MJSafari went above and beyond to bring my dream in reality
Hiking to top of Kilimanjaro is life time dream of any hiker. I did solo EBC in 2014 and definitely wanted to successfully do Kilimanjaro. Through internet research I came across MJ Safari and got connected to Mr. Jackson in Jan-2016. I was the only hiker without any group. So had concern how I would be treated due to commercial reason. Besides I didn't know anyone in Moshi-Tanzania-whole Africa. But Mr. Jackson assured me that he will be Ambassador and will be with me through out his journey from planning all the way till I accomplish. And he lived upto his words. He and his team went above and beyond. I took Whiskey (Machame) route for 5 nights 6 days. I was solo hiker but there was no compromise in treatment. Guide Imi (Imanuel), assistant guide Joseph, cook, porter did tremendous job. We were like family for 6 days. Imi is amazing guide. All this time I not only enjoyed hike but had great fun. Truly amazing lifetime journey. Food, tent quality, route knowledge, over all experience was truly professional and amazing. I also did Safari (4 days 3 nights). Mr. Jackson and his team supported me throughout my stay in Tanzania. He literally lived upto his words as personal Ambassador. I would highly recommend MJSafari.
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Would go with them again next time
I went to Uganda for a week with two friends. We booked visits to three national parks with Living Wild.
Overall, it was a very impressive experience for me. Our driver was reliable, punctual and very careful to provide us with an excellent performance.
It was impressive how well he was networked, so he was immediately called in every park when there was something to see. He knew very well.
The accommodations were very well chosen.
I really recommend Living Wild.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent arrangements, excellent connections, excellent experience.
First thing to say is how impressed I have been with the speed of communication with Karibu. This was my second trip this year with the company, and from the earliest inquiry through to the end of the trips, Robert has answered all my queries at lightening speed. Once on the ground the airport pick ups have been punctual and comfortable. The safari drivers have been safe, knowledgeable and eager to make the extra effort to make your trip a success. The accommodation has been perfectly up to expectation. The food in the lodges is OK, a little more variety would be good, but the staff are happy to work with you. For example on this trip the chef agreed to put fresh fruit salad on the breakfast menu. In general staff in the lodges are extremely friendly and helpful. I have no hesitation recommending Karibu to anyone planning a Kenya safari holiday.
IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Trip to Etosha!
We had a wonderful 3 day trip to Etosha with Blue Crane Safaris. Our guide Raymond was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and we had good fun with them too.
The team in the office were also really helpful and it was a pleasure organising our trip with them.
I would highly recommended Blue Crane Safaris and Raymond as a guide and I would definitely use them again should I be back in Namibia.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Tanzania 2016
This was our second foray in to the wilds of Northern Tanzania, the first some 4 years ago. Should we try someone else to organise our trip or should we stick with the company that did it before so successfully?....it was a no-brainer!
This time we did the more sensible plan, on advice from East African Safari & Touring Co., that is if you wish to cover all the major national parks... start at Mwanza, adjacent to Lake Victoria. Then approach the Serengeti via the Ndabaka Gate, to access the Western Corridor, Lobo and Seronera, then Ngorogoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Arusha NP itself. The whole trek by Range Rover, was 10 days at a fairly leisurely pace enabling us to take in and photograph the huge variety of animals....it really is a paradise for wildlife. Each area offers something different in terms of terrain, vegetation, forest and swamp. The Big 5.....not quite, but not for want of trying, so many rhinos have been poached and killed that the numbers are now very low. However, the remainder animals we saw a number of times over. Apart from the furry end of the animal spectrum, we spotted over 50 different species of bird. Correction..... Bernard, our guide, spotted them and virtually everything else before us, and he was concentrating on driving!
For this sort of holiday to be a success, that is an intensive wildlife photographic holiday, meticulous planning is essential, and a first class guide. The guide has to be a good communicator along with an encylopaedic knowledge of names, habitat, etc, etc. Bernard fitted those criteria perfectly, along with an immense amount of charm....that is so important when you have to spend a long time every day with someone.
Of course the lodges we stayed in were all of a high standard, and we will review those separately if required, but Mbalageti Lodge was probably our favourite; fantastic location, views, accommodation and good food.
All in all, well organised, well executed and the primary objective achieved.
There are many wildlife touring companies both in UK and in Arusha; one is spoilt for choice.
Our view is that you would be hard put to find better value, and people who have the same depth of knowledge about the wildlife as the East African Safari & Touring Company.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
professionalism 100%
a great group of professionals and people.while facilitating and making easy any difficulty
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing, Fabulous !!!
We went to Safari in Masai Mara with our guide and tour operator Mr. Haron in the first week of August 2016. All the arrangements made by him were perfect right from the vehicle to our accommodation. Being the expert of Safaris that Haron is made our journey memorable.
It is a double thumbs up from my side for African Sunset Safaris.