35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They are Hands on, attentive on request and follow up, co-operative and helpful.
Communication is on point and follow up on issues cropping up. I had a great experience for my first time booking with you. Hope you keep up the good work.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dian Fossey grave in Rwanda was inspirational.
I took a 7-day gorilla trekking trip to Rwanda with gorilla tour booking safaris and part of my itinerary was to visit Dian Fossey's grave. Dian Fossey was an American primatologist who dedicated most of life studying and protecting mountain gorillas. When I saw her grave yard, Instead of grieving I was inspired. I couldn't imagine someone dedicating a great part of her life just studying mountain gorillas. I thank Ronnie a travel consultant at Gorilla Tour Booking Safari ltd for making this tour a life time experience
Cape Vidal Park
Cape Vidal is an amazing destination. The place is beautiful. The staff at the park were friendly and helpful. The only (Constructive ) criticism that I have, is that log cabin no. 3 is in bad need of repair, we had to be moved to another cabin for the next night, as it leaked like a sieve. The other cabin (no. 10) was in better shape, but the water in the toilet had to be switched on and off at the tap as it ran continuously. In general the state of repair is not good, and a sharper eye is needed in management. Taking all that into consideration, it was still a great place to stay!!
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent team to deal with
From the time of our initial enquiry, through to booking, the joining instructions, the trip itself, they are a very competent & friendly company to deal with. The trip to Murchison Falls matched the very comprehensive itinerary, the accommodation & food at Fort Murchison more than matched our expectations. The guide/driver was absolutely superb and went out of his way to make this a most memorial safari.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly, professional, accommodating and excellent service
I booked a Mara road package with David and it was the best decision we made. He was extremely competent, professional and friendly. In addition, he and his driver (Andrew) went over and above to accommodate our travel plans - the most relevant example here would be the fact that they organised to take us to the Equator - this was done at no extra cost but at significant compromise on their side.
Andrew is a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide, he is also an extremely conscientious driver. We felt safe at all times and arrived on time at every destination.
We will always book with Vacay Holiday in future and I do not hesitate to recommend them to anyone wishing to have a hassle free vacation in Kenya.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
More than expected- an unforgettable experience
I booked a three day trip to Mikumi, I was picked up promptly at my hotel in Dar Es Salaam. My guide was very accommodating and and an excellent host. This was a trip I wanted to do for years and the wildlife sightings were abundant and fantastic. The rig was ideal for for the safari. Accommodations were great, Made it back to the airport in plenty of time, Office staff was very helpful in helping me plan my trip. Already thinking about my next trip. Highly recommended.
PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Visit Kenya with the best!
Lovely Kenya was a wonderful surprise and and exceeded all my expectations!
I travelled to Kenya with a group of friends and everybody agreed Oakland tours staff made it possible for us to have the time of our lives.
Everything went perfectly, from the emails exchange prior to our arrival, to the day we arrived late and sweet Felistus was patiently waiting for us in the hotel and to Safari guides, tought on the outside but soft and caring inside their lovely Kenyan heart, with their endless knowledge about the animals and the nature.
We learnt a lot daily, saw most of the animals and we felt safe throughout our trip, which is one of the most important aspect when one is on holiday and just want to relax and enjoy the moment.
I strongly recommend this company and will definitely travel with them next time I go to Kenya or Tanzania as I am certain I will be in good hands.
The expression Hakuna matata is perfect to describe the holidays when in hands of Oakland tours and the only bumps will be the ones on the safari roads :=) ( still recovering from my kenyan massage ;) )
Asanti Sana!!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This was an amazing trip and exceeded my expectations
All were great.
Planning the trip was easy and they were responsive.
The safari guides were great.
The accommodations were good.
The meals were good.
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari in Mikumi
Everything went as we expected. Our driver Roman picked us up at Dar Es Salam airport (at 4am!) and we drove to Mikumi.
Accommodation was in Mikumi cottage, directly in the park, small bungalows. Nothing luxurious but clean, staff quite welcoming. Water was not hot, but it was - you're in Africa. There was almost no variety in food, always the same sauce with either chicken or beef. This could be definitely improved.
Safari itself was superb. We had an old (600 000+ kms :) ) Toyota Land Cruiser, big and spacious with detachable roof. We saw lions, leopard, buffaloes, elephants, wild beasts, warthdogs, giraffes, hypos,... Roman was a great guide, not very talkative, but once you asked he gave you an answer. :)
At the end we arrived to port just in time to catch a ferry to Zanzibar.
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Most Amazing safari trip in the Serengeti.
We spent a fantastic 13 days in Northern Tanzania , a private trip organised by Amazing Tanzania to suit our family of 4 ( 2 adults and 2 kids 9 and 10 yrs old)
We drove in our private jeep with driver/guide from Kilimanjaro airport via Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro to Ndutu lodge in the south of the Serengeti, where we spent a few fabulous days . One of the many highlights being the close following of a cheetah and her 3 clubs for more than An hour.Amazing!
From Ndutu we drove through the Serengeti to Amazing Tanzania's private tented camp at the foot of Ol Doinyo Lengai.A beautifull drive through An Amazing landscape, made close contact with 4 hyena's who had just caught An antelope.
The tented camp was the best , beautifull location, excellent accomodation , excellent service, awesome food, great guiding and social contact with the Masai guides. This was An unforgettable experience, straight from the movie "Out of Africa" . A once in a lifetime experience , far away from the beaten path.
We stayed a few days in the camp , doing a few drives in the area and did some memorable hikes with our Masai guides.
Our final drive through the beautifull Rift valley took us to Arusha from where we flew to Zanzibar to relax a few days at a great lodge On the ocean front, also arranged by Amazing Tanzania. Couldn't have chosen anything better!
Thanks Laura and Colin for this best ever trip through what we Can now describe as one of the most beautifull places in Afrika!
Thanks also to our Fantastic driver/ guide Ibbra , and our Masai guides and staff at the tented camp!
We hope to be back soon!
Stijn, Heidi, Dries en Ella