50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding Trip!
This was our first trip to Africa. We traveled to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe and Zambia), Chobe, and Okavango Delta in Botswana.
Throughout our journey of planning, communicating, providing detailed information, and the various trip options, Compass Odyssey was with us all the way.
Traveling from the US, we had no clue on what to expect and was expected of us - medical, social, travel reservations, lodging, insurance, etc. Darren and Kate guided us with all these aspects. No question was too silly for them to answer, and we received responses within 24 hours.
Our baggage got delayed and did not arrive in Victoria Falls. Mortimer, Ruth, and Collin helped us shop for basic necessities. They were patient, friendly, and also gave us good vegetarian food options. Collin was our guide and he gave us lot of interesting info about the Falls. We also had a wonderful time in Chobe and Okavango Delta. The lodging facilities reserved by Compass Odyssey were excellent.
We would definitely go with Compass Odyssey on our next trip to Africa, and highly recommend them to others. Thank you Darren and Kate!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just returned from the trip of a lifetime!
I just returned from a 5 day safari with Monkey Adventures, traveling to Tarangire, Serengeti, and the Ngorogoro crater. What an experience! Communication was excellent, always responded quickly to any questions that I had, and a staff member was waiting on my at the airport. Service was excellent and really exceeded my expectations. My guide, Ashley, could not have been better! His experience and knowledge allowed me to see and witness things that most may not ever get to see. I witnessed drivers from other companies cut others off and get too close to the animals, making them uncomfortable. Fortunately my guide, nor any of the other Monkey Adventure drivers, ever tried to get too close or cut anyone off. Serengeti was by far my favorite! But the other places were awesome as well! I did not want to leave! But I hope to return someday soon and will definitely use Monkey Adventures again!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very good experience
We went for a 4 days safari in Queen Elizabeth NP in Uganda, it was a great experience! The safari met our expectations, the game drive was good and the boat cruise amazing. The Chimps tracking in the forest was the real plus of the proposed itinerary with respect to other offers. Communication with Mamaland was very easy and effective, they got what we wanted to do and the special points of our request. The lodges where we stayed were above my expectations. All in all, I think that Mamaland's offer was a great value for money.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome, good job!!!
I can’t recommend Bateleur Eagle Safaris enough. They were fantastic from start to finish. Really professional.
From the initial quote to the final drop off the customer service, attention to detail and endeavour to deliver a mesmerising experience was something I will never forget.
Would recommend their team to all. The 3 day Masia Mara package we had was spectacular
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari!!!
We spend five days with Monkey Adventures in the Aberdares National Park, Lake Nakuru and finally the Maasai Mara. Our guide was Joseph and he was brilliant!!! He is very knowledgeable and thanks to him we were able to see the big five! The lodges and the food were also just great and top standard in every possible way. On our way from Paris to Nairobi our luggage got lost and Yvonne managed to get in back for us and even send a driver towards Maasai Mara for us to meet and pick it up.
We 100% recommend taking the Safari with Monkey Adventures as everything exceeded our expectations and we had a really great time!!
NZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Gorilla habituation and Nkuringo walking tour.
Communication was excellent from first contact and throughout.
We chose Simba because it seemed the only suitable company for the gorilla habituation experience at Rushaga. We then added the Nkuringo walking tour as described in the Bradt Uganda guide.
Our expectations were completely fulfilled and we enjoyed our trip very much.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Wonderful Safari
Our safari was a wonderful experience! We expected it would be an excellent holiday - but it was even better!
Over the course of one week we went to the Tanzania National Parks of Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Each one was unique, both the setting and wildlife. Our safari guide spoke very good English and had an incredible knowledge of the animals and surrounding areas. He was also extremely friendly and excellent company for our trip.
The organisation of the safari was very impressive. We didn't have to worry about anything. We were picked up from the airport on the first day, and dropped there on the last day. In between we were driven to the different parks and our lodge accommodation each evening. These lodges were in beautiful settings, luxurious, serving great food and complete with friendly staff (but then everyone we met in Tanzania was so friendly!).
I would thoroughly recommend a safari holiday, particularly one in Tanzania with Classic Journeys Africa!
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good value for money but definitely needs improvement!
Tour started as promised. Julius was excellent on transfers from/to airport to hotels. Our first 3 days were great with Stanley in Masai Mara ( very friendly / good driver) and Lake Nakuru. Our hotels Masai Mara Lodge (very good) and Lake Nakuru (average) were both in excellent locations. We had a very short game drive in Lake Nakuru so it was a bit of a waste of time. Last 3 days of the tour after Nakuru turned into a nightmare, spending long hours in the car with a non-company driver with zero knowledge in animals / safari, Amboseli tour was complete waste of time and very tiring... the connections/ timings / this trip could be improved. Suggest 3 days in Masai Mara and 2 day in Nakuru. Overall great experience seeing all of the animals (we have seen them all) but the entire experience could have been better...
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Oustanding 7 day tour in Uganda!
Really outstanding 7-day tour of Uganda with 3 young children.
Our guide/driver was Karim: we loved him!
For more information, see link below!
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https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g293841-d10801982-r679890692-Home_to_Africa_Tours_and_Travel-Kampala_Central_Region.html?m=19905
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent!
We are a young couple who chose the 5 day safari program. From the first moment everything was perfect, the organization, the hotel before and after the safari and transport. The safari itself, amazing! Our guide Ezequiel made everything very easy, we saw many animals and the main ones even several times. He is also very friendly and made us feel at home at all times. I highly recommend it. We went camping, the facilities of the camps are basic but the material provided by the company is very good. Also the food was 10.
If we went back we would choose them without a doubt!