FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tour guide does his best
We were 3 and went for a 4d3n safari tour covering tangarire, serengeti and ngongoro.
What was great:
- our tour guide/driver, Aaron deserves a shoutout for going above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience in spotting animals and general comfort. He is extremely thoughtful, great sense of humor, and knowledgeable in masaai culture and safari.
- our lodges were comfortable and quite impressive in terms of set up. One night we had a impromtu night safari with giraffes and zebra eating right at our backyard!
- Justin, who arranged the tour, was detailed in following up and making sure to support as needed. We had our luggages delayed the first day and Justin helped contacting the airport and had them delivered to our lodge in time before the tour.
What needs improvement:
- we are 7 in the group and somehow we were splitted into different accommodations every night. The distance from each was very far (more than 20km) and it absolutely makes no sense as it wasted alot of time and created stress for everyone and cause late arrival in the evening. It is hard to understand such arrangements that is not cost effective.
- despite repeatedly mentioning there is vegan and vegetarian among us, half of our lunch contained meat and we had to remove it. I wish this is taken care of.
Conclusion: live like Hakuna Matata and adapt accordingly and enjoy the experience :) do be prepared that plan can change. Overall i would still recommend the tour.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Pleasant
The experience was enjoyable, the guides were very friendly, and the Karatu and Serengeti lodges were wonderful.
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BE
Excellent customer service even
I reached out to Kilipath African Safaris while planning a solo trip to Tanzania for my 40th birthday, and Happy was wonderful to work with throughout the planning process.
Happy was quick to respond, clear and detailed in every answer, and patient with the many questions I had as a first-time safari traveller. She adjusted itineraries thoughtfully based on my preferences and was always warm and professional, even when I ultimately chose a different operator for budget reasons. I'd genuinely recommend reaching out to her if you're planning a safari the level of care she puts into the planning stage says a lot about the company.
GR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Kenya is the most suitable for safari
We only did a 4d/3n budget safari to masai mara np, lake nakuru.
I suggest it's the easiest and nicest safari in Africa. It's very popular that means you can find value for money agents, you easily see the big 5 , landscape is characterized by Africa bushes and trees.
Flamingo in lake nakuru very few and nothing special. Lake naivasha boat trip not worthy, just enjoy the view of the lake drinking tea and watching the animals.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience seeing all the animals across 3 national parks
We had a great experience overall. We enjoyed all the 3 national parks and every animal sighting got us joy. All the 3 lodges were great. The Lodge staff were all friendly.
Some areas we felt could be of improvised were the options of picnic box of hot lunch. We prefer box lunches but the only option was hot lunches which did not stay hot. Also the quantity of the picnic lunches needs to be checked as it was less. Also we understand the drivers/guides are experienced on bush roads, but maybe they need to be mindful of the speed.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
We had an amazing safari experience! Everything was well organized, and the team was very helpful and responsive.
We had an issue with our visa before the trip, and they helped us resolve it quickly. Without their support, we could have missed the safari, so we truly appreciate their help.
Special thanks to our guide, Philip, who was friendly, professional, and shared lots of interesting information throughout the safari.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I would definitely recommend this company to friends and family! 🐘🦒💕
CH
Experience level: first safari
Great adventure with full package adventure
We were a group of 7 person and had great time in Tanzania accompanied by our guide Max. It was exciting round road trip filled with wild life mind blowing surprises , switching camps and hotels daily and yummy food. We were extremely lucky to witness migration and around 4000 plus wildbeast river crossing after 4 hours long wait. Wilbeth had organised it well and had been in contact continuously through out the trip. We had to face vehicle break down while driving back from Ngorongoro and alternate arrangements were made by Wilbeth and Max in less than 30min.
We were travelling from Swiss and had luggages that didn’t fit in the pick up van and had to keep some baggage’s on our lap from Kilimanjaro airport to hotel which is roughly 2 hrs drive and also back to airport from hotel. We had informed in advance about the luggage’s but this was unfortunately missed out in the planning. Secondly all the luggage’s didn’t fit in the vehicle too during safari as we are changing locations every day. Therefore we had to make alternate arrangements to keep the luggage in locker room and pick it up on last day which was inconvenience for us.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing guide unforgettable experience
Really enjoyed my safari with footmark safaris.
What made the experience so valuable was our guide, Joseph, who taught us so many things about animals, plants, and people in this incredible country. He was very patient and always answered all our questions. The chef Danny was great too, like a magician with camping stoves. All meals were delicious and varied.
I totally recommend it
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect
I have been dreaming about going on a Safari since I was 6, and I saw the Lion King.
My experience was exactly how I dreamt it, if possible, even better.
The parks are amazing, everything is perfectly planned and everyone is extremely nice and
helpful. Adam and his team will take care of you. Also, a special thanks to Danny for the
best gluten-free pancake I ever had. Thanks for the awesome experience, I will always
remember it and hopefully come back soon!
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Family Safari Adventure in Kenya
This was our first time in Kenya, and overall it was a very positive experience for our family.
We truly appreciated the professionalism, reliability, and punctuality of Netherken Safaris & Tours. The organization was excellent from start to finish, and everything went smoothly according to plan. The places we visited were beautiful and gave us the opportunity to experience Kenya's incredible landscapes and wildlife.
A special mention goes to our guide during the game drives. He was always available, knowledgeable, friendly, and willing to answer our questions and accommodate our needs. His support contributed significantly to making our safari enjoyable and memorable.
Before the trip, I did not fully understand the differences between the various parks. If I had known more, I would probably have included the Maasai Mara in our itinerary. Nevertheless, we were very satisfied with the destinations we visited.
If I could suggest one area for improvement, some of the game drives felt a little rushed at times. In our opinion, it can sometimes be better to see fewer places or animals but spend more time observing and enjoying them.
The lodges selected for us were of a good standard, comfortable, and well located. My entire family had a great time and felt very well looked after throughout the trip.
Overall, this was an excellent first safari experience in Kenya, and it is definitely something we would like to repeat in the future.
