20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
Our safari with African traits was full of everything we had hoped for. First we were skeptical booking a safari online from across the world, but Godfrey and the African Traits team had great communication with us through the whole process. The safari was incredible, our guide Charles was an absolute joy to be with and had so much knowledge about all animals and areas we visited, mission accomplished! Our chef Yamale was fantastic! The food he cooked throughout our trip was always a pleasure and we looked forward to it every day! So much fun, and would recommend to anyone looking to go on safari in Tanzania. Lastly they picked us up and dropped us off at the airport from two different cities (Arusha and Moshi) thank you Nelson and lastly Martha. A trip of a lifetime with a great company. I look forward to showing off my safari boots when I get home. Asante!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great advise
Clara from Safarihub helped us to put together a short safari during our business trip to Nairobi. She took care of all the safari elements and created and created an itinerary which allowed us to see as much as we could within our limited time. She was easy to work with and the result was an amazing trip to Kenya!
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Transfer and Safari
The company is characterized by reliability, punctuality, willingness to communicate and competent employees. We were reliably picked up from the airport and brought to our lodge - as exemplary as the transfer back! The Safariausfug in the Kruger Park was well organized and very worthwhile!
Khalanga is for us the best company on the ground - any time again!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing family experience
An amazing family experience that that was perfectly organised and planned by Natasha. Her communication and assistance was first class. The accommodation and activities organised were exactly what we asked for and that was a real African experience. Travelling through South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana was made easy by our well planned trip and very helpful and friendly people assisting us on the way. The people were so caring and could not have been more helpful. For a family Lawhill in Cape Town and Honeyguide in Kruger could have not been better. Bakwena Lodge in Chobe was an amazing place with lovely ladies always making you feel at home. An overall fantastic trip, thank-you Natasha for your great preparation.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great customer service, everything was done as described in their website. No FAKE NEWS.
The communication was the best considering being in the third world country. The service was excellent and definitely the best I have seen, it exceeded my expectations and I very highly recommend Enjoy KILI for all your Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Needs.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service and very friendly
Clear communication and awesome service, we will definitely try them out again.
Highly recommended
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilimanjaro Machame Trek and 3 Days Safari
I have just returned from Tanzania where I successfully summitted Kilimanjaro and then went on a 3 day safari.
Teacher Lazaro the owner of KWESA is a good man, he kept organized the whole trip for me. He organized for me to join a group of 4 other climbers from Chile and Finland.
He gave us experienced guides, wonderful porters and an amazing cook all under the leadership of William the chief guide. They were friendly and knowledgeable about Kilimanjaro. The climb was nice with good food and comfortable sleeping tents. We had regular health checks to ensure we were safe. If you are doing Kilimanjaro it is important to hire a private toilet because some of the public ones are not clean!
After my successful climb I went on a 3 day safari tour with driver Ernest to Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara and it was just amazing. The parks are endowed with different species of wild animals roaming freely in their natural habitats.
I enjoyed my trip to Tanzania and recommend KWESA as a fantastic operator for Kilimanjaro trekking and Safari.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great experience!
We did a tour starting in Entebbe, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison, Kibale, Queen Elisabeth NP, Lake Mutanda, gorilla, chimpansee and golden monkey trekking, then to Kigali to visit the Genocide Memorial.
We had a great time, everything was well organized, friendly and professional driver and guide.
I hope we can come again!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This Safari we will remember for rest of our life
This Safari we will remember for rest of our life! It was great, we took 3 Day Masai Mara Crossing with small kids 2 and 6 yrs old. Kids were not bored, not tired. The guide was so experienced, we have seen all animals. Thanks for everything!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience for budget travelers who come for the animals, not the accommodations!
Best aspects:
Guides work hard to ensure optimal viewing of animals including optional times of day and close encounters with all types of animals.
Each of four parks offers a unique and enjoyable experience.
Seven days was the perfect duration. My husband and I felt satisfied by what we had experienced.
We both agree that this was the best safari experience for us and we were very happy that we chose this company and didn’t waste money on a more expensive trip. Please read the draw backs below if you are deciding whether or not this budget trip is right for you, but keep in mind that we came for the animals, not the accommodation.
Draw backs to consider: Please note that all draw backs listed are to be expected at a lower price point. If the things I list are an issue, consider booking a luxury or semi luxury trip instead. If you like the budget, expect the following:
Long drives over bumpy roads. Drivers sometimes drive very fast. The only way to avoid this would be to fly.
Included meals are virtually the same every day. Some fellow travelers complained about the lack of variety. But, if you like to get a local experience, you can count on local food.
Some locations accommodate vegetarians surprisingly well. Vegans should make prior arrangements. I doubt that vegans could be accommodated based on my observation, but I did not ask ahead of time.
WiFi at budget hotels is not reliable. It is affordable to get cellular internet access in Nairobi before your safari if you wish, and for a good price. Just make sure the phone that you bring is unlocked!
Camping accommodations were nicer than expected at Maasai Mara, but worse than expected in Amboseli. Be prepared for dogs barking all night, disruptive other travelers, and bugs or even mice in your tent.