SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing adventure, magical food!
We were four friends who was booked on a safari through wild things safari and we would not change a thing!
A girl from the Office met us at our first hotel i Dar se Salaam and went throug the basics. The following day we were picked up by our guide and went on an amazing adventure! He had knowledge about everything we asked about and more!
Not to forget- our chef! He cooked us the best food we had in a long time!!
We lived in tents right in the bush. Really nervwrecking but also really cool!
Right we would actually have wanted to change a thing, next time we'll stay more than Five days!
CM
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
with Shian travel I enjoyed a well planed and interesting, relaxed holiday-
Communication: there was some lack of detailed information prior to the safari.
Service: I appreciated how you tried to follow our special wishes concerning lodges.
I very much appreciated your friendliness in the e-mail communications.
I also appreciated the clarity in the financial matters.
The safari tour itself was exceeding our expectation.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service!
I traveled to Kenya and Tanzania with SED. While SED offers package tours, I preferred to customize the entire trip just for me. In sum, it was the BEST overseas travel experience I ever had (and I have traveled overseas a lot, not on tours). Elifasi, the manager, arranged all accommodations and itineraries to my specification, and he personally made sure that I was satisfied while I was there. SED was also very flexible and accommodating about my requests to make changes to the itinerary while traveling, and very honest and transparent about the charges or refunds involved in making these changes. I wanted to do a lot of hiking and see local cultures while I was there instead of just being driven to watch animals, and SED and Elifasi totally made this happen. When I twisted my left ankle during one of these hikes in the mountains, they took me to the hospital immediately, and made sure everything was ok and I was able to continue my travel. All in all, I am completely satisfied with SED, and I'd recommend them to anyone who's traveling to East Africa.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sent me on the Trip of a Lifetime
From the minute we stepped off the plane in Africa, to the sad moment we headed home, everything was perfect. The trip exceeded our expectations beyond words. The communication and service between us and African Welcome Safaris was outstanding. The safari, as well as ALL of the excursions were exactly what we wanted. We were treated like Royalty every step of the way. There was not one single issue, error or problem during our 2 week stay. I highly recommend African Welcome. I especially would like to commend Kathi Simon for her patience, amazing knowledge, and her attention to every detail. We have every intention of returning one day, and will undoubtedly use her again.
SK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A perfect safari
Me and my best friend did safari with Safari Infinity last year....I have some beautiful pictures printed and clipped on my wall in the office….every time I look at them….I go back to Serengeti or Ngoro Ngoro and dream of going back.
Our 7 day safari was fantastic. We opted for an unlimited mileage safari and only the 2 of us (plus a fantastic guide Fasal).
The places we stayed, the food, people….everything was just fantastic. We have seen all the animals. And some of them from really close. What I really liked was a respect this agency has for animals.
Fasal was a professional guide, fluent in English and very well prepared, giving us information about the animals, nature and facts and sometimes explaining even some scientifical issues that we were not aware of. I had to say, we had a great fun.
A beautiful memory goes to our meeting with Maasai boys. Just a spontaneous meeting under the tree….and as Fasal knew we were keen on some pictures of Maasai….without being pushy or annoying…in form of a play….we took some fantastic pictures. We also showed to Maasai boys our pictures and explain few things from our lives.
The agency was very helpful. Lucia always kind and polite answering our never-ending questions….organizing for us every little step. We felt like 2 queens. Very well looked after and spoiled.
If I ever go back to Africa, I know who to contact to organize my perfect safari.
Monika
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip of a lifetime!!
I just wanted to thank you again for putting together such an amazing , amazing trip for us.....one that we will never forget. From the moment I spoke with you , I knew that you were the one to help me put it all together and you definitely did that. Our numerous conversations and emails put me at ease and all my questions were promptly answered. Everything went perfectly and we could have not asked for anything better. From our accomodations.car rental, tour guides, tours, Ulusaba and even the zebra farm in Oudsthoorn, we loved every second. Your experience and expertise as a tour operator is so evident. I can't wait to share all my stories and pictures with friends and family and hopefully, I will convince some of them to make the effort to travel across the world to experience some of what we did!
Thank you again , and again. This trip was a memory that will live in our hearts forever!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip was interesting, unforgettable and very well run by Cosmos our guide
We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Everything ran as promised and our guide Cosmos went out of his way to make things special and value for money. His knowledge of the environment and animals was amazing. Our accommodation and safari experience was beyond our hopes and we have photos to cherish for ever. I like that it was just us and Cosmos so we didn't have other people there - some tours we saw seemed to be full of loud Americans, we would have hated to be sharing our safari with them.
The organisation by Karen and her team was excellent and she communicated well with us answering any questions we had beforehand. Suggesting we take in the Rhino sanctuary at relatively little extra cost was a very good move. Thank you. I hope one day to come back to Uganda and maybe go to Queen Elizabeth Safari park.
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized trip through Kenya and Tanzania
We travelled as a couple with CKC trekking to Mt Kenya and visiting several National Parks in Kenya and Tanzania. We found CKC through the Internet and contacted them by phone. The guides and drivers were really excellent and we implemented all the plan agreed with the CKC. For us it was a nice surprise because we had had no information before whatsoever what the Company is like. We took this risk and we were very satisfied.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome!! Well organised, very pleasant knowledgeable guide, top class accommodation, loved it!!!
Not much more I can say....ditto to the above. The vehicle was well maintained and we had no problems....excellent value and thoroughly enjoyable. Well done to all.
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
My husband, daughter and I travelled to Victoria Falls in November 2013 and we highly recommend Routes through Africa. The service we received was just immaculate and excellent. Nothing was too difficult and Yvonne accommodated us as best as she could with our preferences and bookings were made within no time. We felt safe the whole time. Our chosen hotel was Victoria Falls Hotel and our stay and experience there was just incredible. Yvonne took us on the tour of Victoria Falls and she was most informative, cheery and entertaining. We learnt a lot about the falls and the history of Victoria falls. Routes through Africa, you made our holiday.