CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent 6 day safari
All was fantastic. The driver /guide (primarily a driver) was great. Accommodation ranged from fair (permanent tents) to very good for hotel nights. "Head office" were sometimes slow to provide information, booked documents, and there were a few items that people were not sent all all - which the driver was able to sort out after phoning head office several times. I suppose the clue is in the name, "Budget safaris", I WOULD book this trip again!
CN
Fantastic budget 6 day Safari
The six day safari was just fantastic. The accommodation ranged from "fair" (permanent tents) to "very good" for a few hotel nights.
Wildlife, scenery was perfect! Transportation was also of an acceptable/good standard - driver/guide also very helpful and informative (but primarily a driver). Highlights was seeing all the "big 5' in one day!! The "central booking" office had to be constantly chased up for some of the information - but when called "budget safaris" you get what you expect I suppose. All in all, i would do the trip again!!
CL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing day hike to Kilimanjaro!
We had an amazing experience with Daily Expeditions Limited, we got in contact with Frank, and he quickly answered all our questions and gave us all the information we needed. On the day of the hike, he pick us up, and we went with a guide, Nuru, who was really nice, gave us information and was open to answer any question during the hike. We asked for a vegetarian lunch, and it was really good, if you need it, you only have to let them know, so they can get you one. And the hike was really nice, it is a really good experience, to get to know the beginning of the Kilimanjaro. We went to the Mandara hut and then to Maundi crater.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
She was responsive to our requests and flexible as we decided on dates and location for our safaris
We felt the communication with our 4 travelers was very good. We asked her for advise about what to do during the 1 afternoon we had in Johannesburg and she arranged a convenient hotel and tour for us. It was extremely helpful to have someone meet us at the airport and help us with finding an ATM to obtain money. All our drivers were informative and answered our many questions. The drivers were prompt and also patient as we completed our check -in /check-out process.
The tour operator arranged for 2 different Safari Lodges, one in Sabi Sands and the other in a concession area within Kruger National Park. Even though they were only about 2 hours apart, we had different experiences and saw some different animals on each safari. Both lodges were very welcoming and had excellent rangers and guides.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic and above expectations.
Paul did a great job tailoring our experience to exactly what we wanted. Our tour guide James really made the whole thing exceptional! Ask for James!!!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Mt Kenya, Amboseli, Tsavo & Kenya Coast
Text -Our 8 day safari started in Mt Kenya then on to Nairobi. Amboseli and Tsavo. It ended at Diani beach on the Kenya Coast. The entire trip we amazing and perfect. We worked with Charles on the arrangements and logistics. Our safari was well organized and truly fun. Our guide Michael was great and particularly knowledgeable about animals. He showed us 4 of the big 5 as well as many other wonderful animals. The country side was stunning. Michael had binoculars in the vehicle which allowed to see so much. We stayed at Amboseli Serena, Elementaita Serena and Mara Serena. They were all very comfortable and at beautiful place. The food was very good also. Our vehicle was upgraded to 4x4 which made us feel very special. We took the SGR train from Voi to Mombasa. It was lots of fun. In Mombasa we were met up by George who drove us to our beach resort. They were all very professional and kind. Thank you very much ToKenya Safari. We look forward to coming back soon.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Terrible
Humura tours was very disappointing. The driver abandoned the team, we were taken for less days than we had paid for, we were forced to pay for some of our meals and yet the fee we paid was supposed to cover everything, our hotel bookings were cancelled and taken to cheaper hotels. Mr. Nathan Tindyebwa apologised for this terrible experience and we agreed that he would refund part of the fee for compensation but he just keeps giving excuse after excuse to avoid this. I would like someone out there to learn from my experience and not use the Humura services
NO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
We had the most amazing trip to Tanzania.Thanks to Silje,Tanzania Explorer and the extremely friendly staff and guide service.We loved the hous in Dar,really nice.Every thing was fantastic from start to end. Safari in Seouls at the Rufiji River Camp where Joshua was our driver and guid,was fantastic.He are professional and know where to find the animals.It was great,a dream come true.Amazing and memorable.
Zanzibar was nice,and relaxing days.Great at the Michomvi with white fantastic beaches.Stone Town was a great experience.We spend two nights at Emerson Spice,very special hotel with unique rooms and history.Mutch to see in Stone Tone.
Tanks again to all the staff of Tanzania Explorer.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari experience!
We booked a 6-day (tented) lodge safari with Shemeji and we had an amazing time! It was our first safari and our first time in Africa and we had a truly unbelievable experience.
Emma was brilliant in planning this everything for us and she was very quick and responsive to all our questions. She helped us customise our safari the way we wanted and we enjoyed everything to the maximum.
Our guide Elemes was also great. Thanks to him we managed to see the animals we hoped for and even more! We took some amazing pictures and we also learned a few things about the animals and the African culture.
Our favourite park was the Serengeti but we also enjoyed Tarangire, where we saw lots of elephants from a very close distance (!) and the incredible scenery at the Ngorongoro Crater.
The accommodation was great as well. We mostly enjoyed the tented camps we stayed in - Osupuko and Tortilis.
We would highly recommend Shemeji to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari experience!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing!! Recomended Agency for Kenya
This was my first time in Africa, and it made a lasting impression on me. I initially planed in Oct during the migration for Game drives, unfortunately couldn't make it. I got in touch with Hyrax Safaris during oct and later changed it to feb this year. i along with my 2 friends had a awesome time in Kenya. Roselyne was our contact person with Hyrax. She made all our necessary arrangements. and Philip was our Driver Guide for Masai mara. We saw all we hoped for Lions , Cheetah, Elephants , Antelopes ,Zebra anda Leopard aswell which is a rare spot in kenya.
Even though i chose the more economical Budget Safari it was a whole better than what i expected. Nothing that made you feel it was a budget package. From accommodation to transportation and the food and service provided was above expectation.
Will recomend anyone headed to Kenya. And will always use it if i find myself in Kenya ,which i hope i do.