65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful Trip
We went as a group of friends on safari to Tanzania specifically to go and see the migration in the Serengeti as I had been on safari before but never seen this phenomenon. Java Safaris had been recommended to me by some friends who had travelled with them before and rated them very highly.
We were a group in our 70's so had quite a few concerns about how we would manage but we need not have worried as every step of the way we were so well looked after. So much time was spent asking questions and the team at Java were patient and so knowledgeable before the trip. They put us in a really luxurious lodge right up near the Mara river and we were treated like royalty with nothing being too much trouble. We had a fabulous guide who had the patience of a saint and resulted in my experience of three separate wildebeest crossings as well as lions, cheetah, leopard, buffalo, elephant and much much more.
I would recommend Java Safaris in a heartbeat for their knowledge, understanding and professionalism.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing all inclusive tour to the top of Kilimanjaro
We were a small group of four people in the age of 25 to 61.We were in contact with them via email at the beginning. They answered all our questions and had great reviews online. We got picked up at the busstation and after short rest in the hotel we got a briefing about the programm, our guides overlooked our stuff to see if we still need anything for the track (if you forgot anything you could rent it). During our track the food was five star and they took real good care of us. Everything was well organized, they motivated us all the time and slowed us down if we were to fast so that we wouldnt consume all of our energy at once. All of us made it to the top. Mr. Hamadi and his group also took care of us after the tour (ex.:he and his wive helped us find another hotel for the nights afterwards). We really enjoyed the company of our 2 guides Bakari and Bryson (also Roger helped on the summit day). Also the porters, cook etc were super friendly and motivating. We have never expierienced a nicer and more helpfull staff then the staff of kilismile! Definetly worth to recommend!
A great experience and very flexible!
Encounter Africa is a great choice for gorilla trekking, they put together fantastic packages, have an above and beyond staff and we're incredibly flexible at meeting our needs. Definitely recommend.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great services and competent staff
I can highly recommend Kenya Safari bookings adventures - mainly used their services in car hiring or transport and was fully satisfied. The driver was always on time and really friendly. They also did some tours with my family in Nairobi or Paradise Lost. Good knowledge of the guides and useful information.
The company did a really good job and fulfillung the dreams of us and we are happy to have travelled with them.
Thanks to all the staff of Kenya Safari bookings ;)
It was a pleasure meeting you!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience and discovering in South Africa for our family trip!
Coming from France, we felt directly good when we met our guide in Cape Town for the first time. For our family ( 2 adults ,2 children 11, 13) this trip became a private experience (2 people couldn't board in Europe and they should have join us in Durban). Service, program : all was perfect and professional! And therefore we felt like in our own family, it was very very friendly!
NZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Pilanesberg Camping + Lesedi
Everything was well organized. Our guide Dennis was friendly, helpful and informative. The extra visit to Lesedi was also really worth it. All in all a great trip
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime....and now I want to be a cat with 9 lives and do it again and again!!
The end of August,eight of us completed a customized 18 day trip in southern Africa planned by Nick. He was our guide on our 10 days of safari through Chobe, the Caprivi region of Namibia and Etosha, delivering us to Swapokmund, tired and thrilled with our adventure. The days Nick wasn't with us as our guide had been well planned and went very smoothly. Throughout we stayed at lodges that had true African feel and were top quality. Nick was well acquainted with the managers of most lodges and his relationships with the staff added to our pleasant stays. It was obvious Nick loves and understands nature and wildlife and enjoys sharing southern Africa's attractions and hidden gems with others. Even though our trip wasn't set up for birding, because we were beginning birders and it is his specialty, Nick squeezed in every opportunity to show us Africa's beautiful and varied species. We tallied about 140 different bird species in 10 days of game drives and river cruises. Besides the Big 5 we saw about 35 varieties of mammals. We had ample opportunity to photograph all we saw and have many beautiful photos to show our jealous friends! We learned so much about nature, the animals, the birds, the country and its culture as we traveled. We can't rave enough about this trip. There are so many places to see in this world yet it will be hard to top this vacation. We will soon be planning a repeat with Nick and Nature Travel Namibia!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was perfect...
My partner, myself and a friend were looking at going over to Tanzania we wanted to climb Kili and go on a safari but had absolutely no idea how where why what would be involved.
I was trying to sort through websites and tour operators and alot of companies had only specific dates that group tours were starting and if we wanted to go privately we were paying a small fortune . It was looking a bit dire and thought we might have to choose either Kili or the Safari. Until i was recommended Donna and got her email address . Instead of waiting days for replies as i had been it was instant same day replies with incredibly helpful information clear costs and so much flexibility on dates , tour times length of tours etc. After back and forward and myself asking Donna a million questions ( too which all of the replies were incredibly helpful and patient) we were able to do both climb Kili and do the safari both on private tours and extremely affordable !
From the day we booked it we had smooth sailing itineraries sent all the information you want on the country, tipping, safety to our guides coming to our hotel pre kili and pre safari to get us all ready and excited. To both our Kili guides and porters being incredibly wonderful friendly professional personable knowledgeable to our extremely kind hearted Safari guide who we spent 4 wonderful days camping in the Serengeti / Tarangire with.. Amos answered all of my ten thousand animal questions with such ease and patience ..
All in all we were so lucky and spoiled to have gonna with Maasai Wonderings the accommodation food service everything was incredible .
Not only is it an incredible company but Donna and her husband are highly respected within the locals of Arusha , we spent a day in Arusha looking around and talking to some friendly locals we told them who we were climbing/safari with and they knew exactly who Donna was and commented on the work and volunteering they do for the community and had nothing but respect and admiration for them both.
I couldn't recommend a better company/people to deal with
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience - 7 days Kenya Safari
We had a fantastic tour in Kenya organized and guided by Big Time Hollidays. Everything was according to what we had agreed upon by mail and we can say that the whole tour was according to our expectations. The communication with Allan was flawless and in line with previous experiences from some friends who had referenced Big Time Hollidays to us. We paid in advance part of the total cost and remaining balance upon arrival to Nairobi and everything went fine with no surprises. Allan joined us during most of the tour where George was the main guide (read real guide not only a driver). All in all we had a safe and sound experience, we saw the Big 5 and had 7 memorable days with the fantastic landscapes from Mara and Amboseli in the background. It was a pleasure to deal with Big Time Hollidays and all the personal contact established with Allan. Strongly recommended!
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent local company. Great service, great guide, great experience. Speak English and French
I found about Kilele from a friend, contacted Frank Mella and got a tour tailored for my wishes. We had 3 days climing the Meru volcano near Arusha and than 5 days of Safari (Game drive).
Meru was great! super steap, excellent view, and you do it with class. Every day finished with a nice hot meal.
The Safari with our guide, John, was awsome! One may think that being stuck with one person in a jeep for few days is a hassle, but that man was so knowledgeful, we couldn't have enough. He speaks French and German as well as so-so English.
Would recommend to my friends.