The best tour operator I have ever been with
I had wanted to go on a safari since I was a boy and had never been to Kenya before.
I therefore did a lot of research on which company to use and chose Beacon Safaris. Robert answered all my many questions quickly and comprehensively. His suggestions worked out brilliantly and these, together with the enthusiastic guiding and driving by Anthony, made sure that I saw far more than I expected. Indeed Anthony took on my requests as a personal mission to fulfill and fulfill them he did.
The 8 day safari worked like clockwork and my wife and I felt safe and secure the whole time.
I cannot recommend Beacon Safaris highly enough and this is the easiest 5 out of 5 I have ever given.
AE
Wonderful holiday in Namibia
I was pleasantly surprised and very pleased with Namibia and our whole experience from dealing with ATI Holidays (Cameron) and all Namibians on route whether in lodges or at gas stations. Friendly people, great food, unbelievable scenery and a fantastic adventure. Literally everything in ATI Holidays had been taken into consideration, for example mobile phone and a cooler box for the drives! Never have I received such a good service 24/7 from a travel agency. I can recommend to everyone!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Two amazing weeks in the Pearl of Africa
We spent two wonderful weeks around Uganda thanks to the flawless organization of the tour by Costantino, the director, and his collaborators. We were five nature lovers, so our tour was tailored to see as many animals as possible. The tour operator proved to be very helpful just from the very first steps of the tour organization and they managed to accommodate all our requests. All the accommodation were clean and comfortable and the staff was always friendly. One of our travel mates walks with crutches, but we always found kind people willing to help him in any occasion.
The vehicle, a Toyota Land Cruiser, was clean and in perfect conditions. Fresh bottled water was available during the whole tour and plastic was collected to be recycled (not so usual in Uganda!). A special mention to our guide, Charles, who, in addition to being an excellent driver, is also a great expert of the Uganda fauna. He often spotted mammals and birds that were almost invisible to our eyes.
If you are a vegetarian, do not worry because in every place we had the possibility to eat vegetarian food. We would like also to point out the tour operator attention to the local environment and social issues. We loved to be the first tourists engaged in the Bugoma Forest Conservation Campaign and we do hope that Costantino and his supporters can preserve this precious forest. Not to mention the fact that, during the gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, we stayed in a lodge run by the local community, so that the money earned from our stay could be invested for the community welfare, in particular for the construction of a water tank for the dry season. We really appreciated the idea to give back something to this beautiful country!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful first safari experience
This was our first safari holiday and our first visit to South Africa. The trip had been arranged at rather short notice and we set off still not quite sure what to expect. We soon realised that we had absolutely nothing to worry about - the tour was superb and way beyond our expectations.
The itinerary that Elise had put together for us with overnight stops at a variety of lodges (Hannah's, Tshukudu, Satara and Skukuza) was perfect for our needs and the whole trip was adapted as we went along to suit our needs.
We had to dodge the rains a little during part of our panoramic trip through the mountains so concentrated on visiting the waterfalls (at their best) at the expense of some of the views that were lost in the mist - the only (unavoidable) negative of the trip.
To say that the combined knowledge shared by Johan and Elise was extensive would be an understatement and their dedication to providing the perfect experience for us was exceptional.
Hannah's was the perfect spot to relax after our long flight from the UK and the various wildlife interactions at Tshukudu will stay in our memories forever.
Once in Kruger Park, our guides’ ability to spot the most elusive creatures hiding amongst the bush helped us to reap the full benefit of our visit. Anyone can spot an elephant crossing the road and the odd impala or two but, thanks to our experts help, we saw a huge variety of animals including Wild Dog, Klipspringer, Duikers, Honey Badgers and more bird species than we could possibly remember - there's a lot more than just the "Big Five" (which we had multiple sightings of). Our guides' knowledge of habitats, plants and animal behaviour clearly stemmed from a huge wealth of experience. Knowing where and when to look for wildlife (and what to listen out for) can only be appreciated when you've seen the experts in action.
Many thanks to Elise and Johan.
We really cannot recommend Flight of the Eagle highly enough.
NL
Luxury Bwindi Impenetrable Forest gorilla trekking safari 2016.
Mia and I went in January 2016 to Uganda for a 5 day luxury gorilla trekking safari with gorilla tour booking safaris and all I can say it was an epitome of luxury. We were treated super special which guaranteed our value for money. From the safari lodges, car, and guide to the food; everything was luxurious.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience - staff, housing, and food were great - highly recommend!
Overall, it was a wonderful experience in every way. The stress of planning for the trek was removed once we turned things over to Kevin and Leslie at Experience Uganda. They took care of everything, prepared itineraries, and followed through on every detail. All of the staff associated with the Karibu Guesthouse and Buhoma Lodge were friendly and helpful. The food was great, and the accommodations were excellent. For small groups (or for large groups with a large budget), we highly recommend flying from Entebbe to Bwindi. It definitely added to the experience, as it was quick and easy, and you were able to see so much more of Uganda from the air. The gorilla trekking experience was magical, and the staff made sure we were placed with the right group of trekkers for our ability level. Experience Uganda exceeded our expectations, and we highly recommend them!
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trustworthy
Muito bom
Everything is ok !
we had Martin as driver ! Great fantastic guy! The trip was ok , everything went according to plan - no scams.
Noah actually gave me a contact in Zanzibar to guide us there and he also was reliable !
5 * treatment
Would book again with them
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
On the hole a lovely experience
Accommodation is average but well cleaned
Monkeys a challenge as always but cannot be avoided. Visitors must be on the look out to protect all foodstuff
We wear accommodated in Cabin No 6. The Fridge-Freezer did not work at all
The water was absolutely rotten and cannot even be used for washing
The little shop was well equipped with sufficient bottled water and ice
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A must-do when in Kenya!
We booked a short, action-packed 3 day tour to the Masai Mara national park, at the Sarova Camp facilities. It was a fantastic experience. On the 1st afternoon after our arrival from Nairobi we already saw 4 of the Big Five! The food at the camp was excellent and the service very friendly. Our driver and guide Dennis did a great job, and made us feel safe all along the journey. If only the stretch of road from Narok onwards to the Masia Mara would be asphalted.....
US
best safari experiece
They were great about getting back to me and answering questions. I would recommend this company to all.