35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
covid19 free safari zone in africa
It was a fun and enjoyable safari from Tarangire nation park,oldpai gorge to the never die Serengeti nation park.
A pleasant sleep over at embalakai tented camps,experiencing the roaring in the morning in the Serengeti wildness.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The great migration at the Masaï Mara
We asked this company to organize a safari for us to witness the great migration. All was perfect, the choice of Sarova Masaï camp, a very good lodge inside the park. Then our guide Moses, what can we say perfect, he allowed us to see beautiful things. Lions, leopards, wild boars, and the highlight of the wildebeest crossing of the famous Mara River.
His professionalism and kindness, allowed us to spend a wonderful stay in the Masai Mara.
We highly recommend this company for your safaris in Kenya.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
WARNING! $ 14,000 fraud and embezzlement
Almost a year in advance, we had booked an almost three-week safari via GATATU for five people in July / August 2019. The trip should cost a total of around 35,500 US dollars. As agreed, US $ 20,000 were transferred in advance. The rest should be handed over on site.
We were promised 2 safari vehicles, which should accompany us on the almost three-week tour, when we arrived at the airport there was only an old and neglected mini-bus that picked us up at the airport in Kigali in the late evening and then did not pick us up agreed boutique hotel but moved to another hotel.
After long discussions I was able to convince the otherwise very nice driver to take us to the agreed boutique hotel. We couldn't reach Richard, the manager of GATATU.
The next day we met the manager Richard in the office of GATATU Safaris in Kabale. It turned out there that not a single one of the agreed lodges was reserved. Richard received from us $ 1,500 for a 5th Gorilla Permit.
Since the owner of the first lodge warned us not to give Richard more money, we agreed that I would pay for all the lodges within the next three weeks on site and use the remaining US $ 14,000 for it.
The next evening it turned out that everything else was not paid for, e.g. the chimpanzee permits, entry to the national parks, accommodation and food for the driver, fuel, costs for the rented minibus etc. etc.
Of the 21,500 US dollars that GATATU received from us, only 7,500 US dollars were used for the gorilla permits, the rest (14,000 US dollars) was pocketed by the manager for no consideration. Richard could not be reached by phone, so on the third day we had to file a report with the tourism police in Kabale.
Richard was on the run, arrested three weeks later and jailed for three weeks. With one of his representatives, who visited us together with a senior officer, we agreed that Richard would repay the embezzled money in payment installments, which has not yet happened. At this point I do not want to report anything about our very negative experiences with the police in Uganda.
I can only warn you strongly against making any deals and especially advance payments to GATATU.
https://www.softpower.ug/tour-operator-who-defrauded-german-tourists-of-shs-81m-arrested-in-kabale/
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Shady Company - AVOID!
If you are looking for a reputable tour operator AVOID 3 Wonders. Omari and the management team created a bad experience from day 1 that left everybody unhappy:
* Communication from management was poor to non-existent
* They changed everybody’s itinerary around without asking or even telling - mashing 4 separate plans into one to pinch pennies
* They tried to squeeze 10 people in an 8 person car after promising a 6 person tour - we had to argue for 30 mins for a second car and still ended up with 9 people in one after the first day
* We lost 2+ hours first day because they were late - didn’t get into Ngorongoro until almost 1pm after being asked to wake up at 6:45am from a camp site 2 hours away
* Vehicle was old (over 500,000km) with a broken heat and gas gauge, we had to travel 40km/hr on the way back from serengeti which took 10+ hours, getting passed by every other car
* We were held up for 90 minutes at Serengeti because they hadn't paid the fee
* We only got 1 hour game driving the last day in Serengeti because they wanted to save a second day park fee (even though we all paid)
Omari, Fabian, Ali and the 3 wonders management team are shady people and this company cannot be trusted. Once they get your money they don't care about customer experience in any sense.
AR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutey amazing in every way. The whole experience is unique.
Everything was top notch. The organization, the guides, drivers, hotels, etc. it is a unique experience, it is important to do it with the right agency. Again, everything was spectacular. Would highly recommend it to anyone.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The best safari I've ever had to the maasai mara. Can't wait to travel with you again!
I'd rate their services 9/10...best I've ever had. An entertaining crew, it was simply the best
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience.
We had amazing trip in Maasai Mara. Our entire trip was organized by Silver Spark Company. I love the company rates and the professionalism within their staff. Abongo is such an understanding guy , he saved us from much expense but provided one of the best trip ever. We appreciate the service you offer us during the trip. We can say that your services were above our imagination. Kepha was good planner and could offer us a package that was friendly and enjoyable. The van was in good condition and the driver was having good driving skill and was knowledgeable of the park. We will love to do another safari with you. Thank you for the amazing trip with my entire family.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superb is super
Services are up to standard never expected to have such a wonderful experience
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65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent experience with Fede as driver around Nairobi
Though we didn't go on safari with Fede Safaris, we did engage Federico to transport us for our week's travel around Nairobi. We had many meetings and people to see. Fede was totally reliable, pleasant and masterful at getting us where we needed to be. As the co-founder of the company, Federico, has years of experience in safari touring and is totally enthusiastic and knowledgeable about animals. He is extremely personable, dependable and FUN! His personality alone will guarantee a great experience.
Fede speaks English extremely well, even knowing American expressions and idioms. He also speaks fluent Italian, which is a huge asset for those of you who are coming from Italy."
My husband and I can highly recommend Fede.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Had a remarkable experience with this Company.
- Good and fast communication
- The deliver good service.