EG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent safari
I went to Mukumi national park and Udguah mountains with Bush Routes they were very professional not expensive , my overall experience with them was outstanding.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safaris in camps In Amboseli and Masai Mara
The safaris booked on internet where as per my expectations.
There were safaris in camps and I must say the camp in Masai Mara was really great.
The one in Amboseli was good: what an experience to face the Kilimanjaro when waking up!
Mathew has taken good care of me being there the 1st morning before I joined the group.
He was also there when I came back to Nairobi so we could debrief the safari.
All in all no bad surprise as I was wondering how it would go when booking on internet.
Happy with the choice of Tropical Vacations.
Maybe not as much lions as I expected, but this is the beauty of safaris as this is not an exact science and you never know in the morning which animals you are going to see. Of course if in Amboseli you don't see elephants then you can consider your guide is very bad. I've seen several groups of elephants there so no complain.
I loved Phinda for its beauty and variety of experiences
My dad and I visited Phinda Game Reserve on a safari to South Africa a few years ago. It had been recommended to us as a nice alternative to the private game reserves outside of Kruger. We had spent a week in Timbavati and Sabi Sands and wanted to safari in a different part of South Africa. Phinda is an excellent place to do that. We stayed at two properties in Phinda: Vlei Lodge and Rock Lodge in order to get a feel for different parts of the reserve. The lodges and rooms are first rate. Great views of the surrounding wilderness, plunge pools and big bathrooms, outdoor showers and mini bars---I can't think of anything they missed.
But I'm more about the wildlife than the accomodations and we had been told that Phinda is the best place in South Africa to see cheetah and had some great sightings in the few days we were there. A mother and cubs, and then two brothers hunting (we didn't see a chase). Other guests were intent upon photographing cheetahs hunting and I'm not certain if they were successful, but it's definitely a good place to observe cheetah.
Rhinos both white and black are also a feature of Phinda and we saw both while we were there. We watched a black rhino mother and calf casually feeding for a half hour or so. We also saw several white rhino including mother and calf as well.
Other highlights included elephant and lions and giraffe. Night drives are possible as well. There's really a great variety of activities and we took advantage of them. We went fishing in the Indian Ocean out of Sodwanna Bay and caught tuna and saw humpback whales. We took the Flight of the Fish Eagle to get a lay of the land and it was absolutely stunning! We left out of the airstrip in Phinda and flew over the sand forest, the estuarine areas and lakes and then over the dunes and out over the ocean. This was a spectacular flight. We spotted numerous whales (humpbacks) and even a whale shark. We loved the perspective from the air!
We also visited a zulu village for a little local culture. I thought it was a beautiful place with a lot of unique things to see and do. The only negative comment and it really shouldn't be taken negatively is that, to me, it had a little of that "managed" feel. I've been to Africa multiple times and there is a slight difference between one of the national parks and a privately managed game reserve. I would highly recommend it as a supplement to your South African safari and there are definitely some unique things to see and do here!
If you'd like to see some of the videos I took while at Phinda---search Phinda and Gunter32804 on Youtube and it will give you a flavor of the place. Hope this is helpful!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastically Planned Safari for an Unforgettable Experience
We just returned from our fantastic Safari in Tanzania! From planning to arrival the Safari Infinity team was great.
We were planning this trip for a few months, and planning involved lots of research on what tour company to go with. I scoured TripAdvisor forums for mentions of different companies as well as any other sources I could find. Based on what I found we narrowed it down to about 10 companies. We emailed all of them with our requirements: budget, timelines, and places we wanted to see. Safari Infinity got back to us right away with a great itinerary. Ultimately they beat out the rest of the Safari companies because they were prompt with their emails, they were not pushy, and they provided us a great itinerary with unique lodging that would give us the safari experience we pictured in our minds.
Since this was something we planned for months and months, we had many questions for the Safari Infinity team. We specifically communicated most with Augustine & Lucia. Both were great at giving prompt and thorough responses to all of our questions. Overall we had a great experience during the pre-trip planning.
Upon arrival to JRO Airport we were greeted by our Safari Guide, Kelly. I thought that was a very nice touch as it gave our group a chance to meet the person we would be spending so much time with. He was able to provide a basic outline of the trip and what to expect.
One person in our group arrived in Tanzania missing one piece of luggage. Kelly and the rest of the Safari Infinity team were great at not only tracking down the luggage but also getting the luggage delivered to us in the middle of the Serengeti.
Now onto our driver, Kelly, he was amazing! Somehow he was the perfect guide for all 5 different personalities in the car. He was extremely knowledgable about the animals we saw. He was especially good at crafting stories that connected the different animals we saw on any given day, to a holistic view of nature. We also couldn't believe his animal spotting skills, he would see things in far away places that I had trouble finding with binoculars. Kelly was great at answering our myriad of questions. We had questions about everything, and he was always able to give us good, thoughtful answers. One of the best things about Kelly was his passion for his job. You can tell he truly loves the Serengeti and Tanzania. He was also really skilled at understanding the needs of our group. Just when we seemed restless, Kelly had a stop for us where we could get out and stretch our legs. When we had a few early morning game drives in a row, he knew to give us a late start day. One of the most unexpected things about the experience was how much fun we had in the jeep with him. Joking around, asking him questions about his life, and in turn when he asked us questions about our lives, there was never a dull moment in the jeep. We even had an impromptu sing-along at one point during the Safari.
Overall the experience with Kelly and the Safari Infinity team made me fall in love with Africa. I can't wait to go back! My only concern is that I could never have a better trip than the one I just experienced.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I had a incredible experience. The guide was knowledgeable about the wild life and aboriginal people
Everything was well planned, from the start of the day to end. The guide was very welcoming and informative. The lodge was great and clean. The food was good. The wild life was amazing. The guide knew where to take us and was very patient with how long we wanted to stay and take pictures. We got to see the big five! I'm glad we went with this safari! I felt safe and comfortable. Thanks for the great experience!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Worth a repeat - which I will presently
All services except 2 (Jambojet services were lousy; nobody for pick up from KSM airport) were perfect. Next time please advice on the various services available.
US
Awesome Safaris, Good Customer Service
We booked on rather short notice. Our travel professional, Ashley did an excellent job of working with us to find the right venues and experiences. While there is a lag in communication due to the time difference, we did not that a problem. We'd email a question and always had a response the following day.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Serious honest and hardworking for a fair price
Communications, food service and accomodations was very satisfying. I hoped we had seen more animals, maybe the driver could have driven to more different places within serengeti. We drove a lot on the same area. At the end I was very comfortable wit meru treks! Thanks
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friends of nature!
guys from Terminal Tours- are super professionals!
They organized a safari for us when we were honeymooning.
All the prepares, the whole tour, safari lodges - everything was at the highest level!
Debbie and Nelson - are wonderful people! so much attention and kindness we were not expecting!
Always recommend them to friends, when they ask us about a safari in Kenya!
Many thanks for your work,Terminal Tours, we will come again!
US
Experience level: first safari
Awesome Safari!
I went on a safari with Sham last summer and it was one of the coolest experiences I have had to date! Sham was the perfect tourguide- knowledgeable about all the animals, friendly and easy to talk to, willing to take requests, and extremely competent. The whole safari went off without a hitch- everything was taken care of for us- basically all we had to do was bring our stuff, show up, and have fun! The food was delicious, the scenery was beautiful, and most importantly we got to see all the awesome African animals (basically anything from the Lion King). This is a trip I would highly recommend, and Sham is definitely the guy to have as your leader!