35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
These guys are very organised and friednly to clients
The safari tour to Ngorongoro Crater was very eventful. The explanations we were given on each various animals and plants were very useful in enhancing our understanding of the wild life. they helped us to take care of our children and luggages. We don't regret for the amount we sp[ent on the tour
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding
We’ve been in Kenya for a 4-day safari with Spirit of Kenya agency. I do recommend them. Everything happened as planned, no surprises. The guide was great, the communication before the trip was perfect. I also recommend staying at Kichwa Tented Camp and taking the Land Cruiser option.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Uganda safari Highlights with Gecko safaris = AMAZING
Gecko safaris provided prompt response when looking at booking the climb at Mount Rwenzoris and the wildlife tour in Uganda. Even after the booking was made, they provided a quick response when questions were provided. From start to finish there was nothing to be faulted.
Kenneth, our guide was extremely knowledgeable, safe and accommodating and made the whole experience fun, entertaining and educational.
The properties we stayed in were wonderful - the staff were extremely friendly and no request was ever too difficult.
Papaya Lodge was one of the most beautifully scenic places I've stayed at - the rooms had the most incredible view of the Lake and Valley and it was the most incredible view to wake up too.
Mweya safari lodge also provided a flawless and accommodating environment. The tented rooms were amazing from the spaciousness to the comfort, to the slippers! The lodge itself also had a large range of extra activities - the spa treatments are definitely recommended.
The National Parks we visited provided us with sightings of a large range of wildlife - the knowledge our guide Kenneth had was next level - what an amazing and enjoyable trip - something I will remember forever and happily recommend to anyone wanting to visit Uganda. Thanks Gecko safaris!
IT
Fantastic trip
GATATU Safari was very professional and kind . Ready to solve immediately all the problem that can occur when you travel in country like Uganda , still not perfectly turistized . All the accommodation were excellent (o obviously in relation what the place can offer), in particular Lake Bunyonyi was an amazing place with stunning views on the lake . Of course Gorilla experience was fantastic even if very hard ( you must be really in a god shape to walk on steep and steep slopes for five/six hours but ...... view the Gorilla repays you abundantly the efforts
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous tour arranged by FABULOUS tour company!
I booked this trip for myself and four friends. Having never been Africa before, I did a lot of research and contacted almost 30 companies to pick one for this once-in-a-lifetime trip. We dealt with Charles at Classic Journeys and were pleasantly surprised by the EXCELLENT service that Classic Journeys provided. We had a 17 day safari / tour, including 4 days in Zanzibar. After a day in Nairobi and the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Center (both were "must do's" if you haven't been here), we went to Amboselli, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and the Masa Mara. Highlight was the hot air balloon ride that they arranged. Our guides were ALL exceptional. My travelers are all major animal and bird lovers, and the guides knew each and every species. We saw over 200 different birds, and most of the major animals. Communication was great and we never had to worry, especially about border crossings. I said a "once-in-a-lifetime trip" but we plan on using Classic Journeys again to go to the west coast (Naimibia) within the next two years. I don't need to contact anyone else -- they came through with flying colors, and were reasonable in cost for all that we got. THANK YOU TO CLASSIC JOURNEYS FOR MAKING THIS DREAM TRIP A REALITY!!!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The experience was beyond amazing
This company and safari blew our expectations out of the water. Our driver (Sammy) was amazing. He was respectful, polite and willing to work around our plans. We saw all we could’ve expected to and more. He never made us feel uncomfortable and was always making sure we were safe and looked after.
In regards to the company, we couldn’t have asked for better service. Sylvester has been in constant contact even after the trip. He helped us check into our flights in our second leg of the journey and completely went over and above to ensure we had no problems. You just don’t find this kind of customer service at home.
In regards to the lodges and accommodations that they chose.... were spot on. The food at all of them was great, the staff were more then accommodating and the entertainment was great! We didn’t expect to have such luxuries.
I would and will continue to recommend seven by far safaris to anyone!!! You will 100% not be disappointed
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A n excellent holiday
Our holiday with Godson Adventures exceeded our expectations. Right form the initial enquiry we received excellent service, communication was prompt and efficient and they took time to understand our requirements and to create an appropriate itinerary. All of the arrangements were exactly as specified in the itinerary, accommodation was very comforatble, food was very good, and our guide, Ashley, was the best. His knowledge of widlife and local culture and enthusiasm to share this with us made our holiday. We can't thank him enough. W
I thoroughly recommend Godson Adventures for your safari tour in Tanzania - a beautiful country.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing service, amazing guide, amazing experience !
Amongst the numerous options available for a safari tour we picked Seven By Far a bit randomly and essentially based on the 6 days itinerary they offer which was perfect for our schedule.
I have to say it was a great pick !
The communication before our trip has been excellent. The money deposit system can be a bit frightening but the emails and calls we had with Seven By Far confirmed we could 100% trust their service.
The safari itself has been a dream, our driver Daneson was amazing and we really appreciated his great knowledge of the parks and the animals.
Our car was brand new and we enjoyed the good confort of this SUV.
The 6 days itinerary allowed us to enjoy three parks - Masai Mara, Amboseli and Lake Nakuru. We got the chance to see many animal species (almost all of them !). We also really liked the accommodation Seven by Far booked for us in each parks.
It was our first safari but the experience has been so amazing we already want to come back.
I've already gave Seven by Far contacts to friends and family who intend to plan a similar trip.
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari and with great guides
We went for a 3 night safari (1 night in Lake Nakuru and 2 nights in Maasai Mara). Topcream picked us up from the hotel and had a short briefing, to go through the whole trip, before leaving. We are very happy with the treatment from topcream and the safari.
Pros:
The people at Topcream are very friendly, helpful and was answering all the question that the safari newbies (like us) are asking. Our guide, John, was an excellent guide and driver. We felt very comfortable in his present. He had a deep knowledge about the areas and the animals that we where visiting. And was a very nice person (which is very important since you're are hanging with the guide a lot during the safari).
Cons:
The boat trip, in Lake Naivasha, that was offering (not included in the safari) was not a big hit.
NZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The complete adventure was extremely well organised.
We were very impressed with the whole trip. A special mention to our guide for 25 days, Anthony "Ants" who was so accommodating to all requests. His wealth of knowledge about all facets of the trip, including his enthusiasm to share the African way of life as well as his cooking expertise of many braai and bush camp fire TV moments were a great way to end the busy, tiring long days.
The accommodation was a very well thought out variation with clean, comfortable 4* plus lodges as well as the glamping which made us appreciate we were really amongst the wild life.
Throughout the whole trip, to hear and see the animals so close to us was mind blowing - a photographers paradise with so many opportunities to capture the animals & birds up close was beyond our expectations.
The only criticism we would have is the excessive long dusty trips - particularly as we headed for our last days of glamping. There was very little to see along the rough, dusty roads - arriving in the dark to a camp not yet set up, eating our dinner after 10pm and leaving again before daylight to travel back over the similar route to exit the game park was hard to understand why.
The local guides within the parks were wonderful - sharing their expertise to track down the various wild life was impressive.
The Chobe vehicle was uncomfortable over a very long distance because of poor rear suspension. The Tui Game Reserve vehicle was definitely better to ride in, considering the rough, challenging terrain we encountered to seek the wild life.
The Masihambe vehicle was comfortable - a suggestion would be for Ants to have a speaker so as passengers at the back of the vehicle could hear the information he was relaying.
We would thoroughly recommend this experience to anyone - it is exceptionally good value for a safari experience of a lifetime.
