SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Authentic Safari Experience
I felt safe throughout my safari experience under the management of Discover Africa Safaris and I was also able to experience the wildlife in the bush up close. I paid slightly more for comfort in a premium safari but there are also cheaper alternate options.
SI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, amazing!
We booked a trip to lake Nakuru, Masai mara, lake Naivasha and Amboseli. It was organized really well and we saw everything we wanted. Excellent organization, amazing game drives and the best safari in Kenya!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip with Reny safaris!
Our trip was fantastic with Reny safaris, Japheth orgainsied everything extremly well for us, met us at the airport where we went strainght down to Amboseli, we had 2 days at amboseli where we saw everything there was to see from the moment we left the lodge for our afternoon drive. Baboons, huge herds of elephants, a cheetah, prides of lions, giraffes, hippos, flamingos, buffalo, zebra, wilderbeast as well as much more. Martin our driver was a really nice guy, very knowledgable about the park and all the animals, he went out of his way to make sure we saw everything available.
Tsavo east was our next stop where we stopped at a spring along the way and saw crocodiles and hippos up close in the river before getting to Ngulia lodge where we had lunch with a herd of elephants using the watering hole next to the lodge and had a visit from 3 leopards just before dinner, which was amazing.
We tried to find rhino's at the local sanctuary but they were all out for the day unfortunately. :-(
We went to Tsavo west the next day but on route we stopped at a buffalo kill that we had seen the day before where a male lion came along and resued his kill from vultures and african wild dogs. Along the way we saw multiple herds of elephants and groups of giraffes. On our evening drive, Martin found out about another kill where we saw a pride of lions feeding on it, one of the lionesses also had a cub, it was amazing! on our way back we saw another herd of elephants bathing in a big watering hole as well as more giraffes and other animals along the way. back at the Voi lodge there were elephants, buffalo and hyenas using the wateringhole near the lodge.
We then headed to Diani beach for a few days at the pool/beach which was an nice and relaxing few days after all the excitement of the safaris.
Japheth was in contact with us regularly along the way to make sure we had everything we needed.
Our group was 2 adults and 2 kids (11 +13) everyone had an amazing time, the kids loved every minute of the trip as did the adults.
We did 4 days safari, 5 days beach, I would thoroughly recommend reny safaris, Japheth and Martin did everything they could for us at a very reasonable price.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro, with a dream team
The success of our project to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro would not have been possible without the professionalism of the "Sheengai Pride Safari" team. The team of 23 people was exceptional in their kindness, availability and constant benevolence. Nicolas, our French guide was exceptionally kind and dedicated. Julias was perfect in the administrative management, and Johnrick took us to the summit of Killamonjaro with his smile, humor and great complicity. I do not forget the team who cooked and served excellent dishes for six days whatever the attitude and conditions! I also take my hat off to the porters for the work they did carrying the equipment and our bags every day! An exceptional team, thank you again to everyone for this stay in Tanzania. And for helping us reach the summit of Kilimanjaro.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Precise, friendly and very flexible!
We had a 1-day sipi waterfall tour.
It was an amazing experience! We got to walk by the beautiful waterfalls, learning about the locals, trying local fruit, learning about coffee and preparing our own coffee from scratch! We then had an amazing lunch and ended the tour with the waterfall abseiling which was a once in a lifetime experience!
Sam and Ashraf are very professional guides and very knowledgeable! Also everyone was very flexible to our choices to make sure we enjoy the most!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Abouh was extremely thoughtful and went out of his way to ensure we saw all the animals we desired
From start to finish I did not have to worry about a thing. Sandpiper Safaris arranged everything from the moment we left the airport back to our outgoing flight. Our tour guide Abouh took great care to give us a truly unforgettable safari experience. I never thought I would be just over a handspan away from a fully grown male lion in my life. It really felt like a dream and a memory I will have with me for the rest of my life. He was a great driver that would go off road when required and able to get as close to the animals as possible. I'm not sure if everyone has the same experience with other companies, but based on what I saw Abouh and Sandpiper safaris really went above and beyond the typical. Our accomodations in the luxury tent camps were much nicer than what I expected for being in the middle of the wilderness, with hot water to shower at night and a comfortable furnished room. I can't recommend them enough, if you're on the fence about going on a safari have no more hesitations and use this company to book, I don't think you will regret it.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
One of the most reliable tour operator of Kenya
One of the best and reliable tour operator of Kenya
The leader Zoe will welcome you with her attractive smile before handing to her excellently trained team of drivers who will take you to another world
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A trip marred with creases in the beginning, smoothened by the Greatest of All Times!
What do you expect from a good tour operator???
Being from India, we are used to everyday hustle and glitches in almost everything we do. But this time, it was different. Our trip started with a major glitch. Our first flight from Mumbai (Kenya Airways) got delayed, which caused a missed connection of two subsequent flights. It put our whole tour plan in jeopardy. We were about to lose hundreds of thousands of Rupees and a highly anticipated trip to African safari.
What do you expect from a good tour operator???
A good support when needed, when you are on altogether different lands.
What do you expect from a great tour operator???
An extended, humble, prompt, extremely well-coordinated support when your highly anticipated tour is about to face cancellation due to no one's fault.
That's what exactly Safari GOATS did. Their extremely well-timed and well-coordinated support, both emotional and logistical, proved to be monumental during our visit. Hamisi, our sales contact coordinated extremely well with his contacts in Kenya to transport us from Nairobi to Arusha by land transport in a timely and comfortable manner, when the Airline failed to provide a reasonable connection in time. Without Hamisi, we believe our tour would've perished at the start itself! Due to a great team effort from Safari GOATS, we not only reached Arusha in time, but also had an absolutely incredible, humbling, raw yet luxurious tour experience throughout our stay of 6 days!
When Eddie, the company owner, received us at Arusha, his smiling welcome made us forget the fatigue. We'll always remember his words, "Nature gives you what you deserve, NOT what you want". And guess what, apparently we deserved the BIG5 on day 1!
Adam was our tour guide cum driver and his knowledge of wildlife and safari routes was impeccable. We don't remember a single instance when we threw a question at Adam and he was unable to answer it. He always had answers, always! That too in great detail. He was always smiling, accommodating, and comforting. He never hushed the trip. We had a kid with us and Adam had become his good friend! :D
Seriously Eddie, you have assembled a great bunch of enthusiastic people to run your company. Hope you read this review. You indeed deserve a good review and great growth ahead.
Hope to see you again. I'll certainly visit Tanzania again in my lifetime. Hope it still remains as accommodating, raw and comforting as it is now!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Abouh is incredibly experienced, reliable, knowledgeable and provides a one of a kind experience.
A safari is a once in a lifetime opportunity/experience where you want to ensure that you choose not only a reliable company but a tour guide who is going to maximize the experience. Sandpiper Safari/Abouh exceeded all of my expectations.
Throughout my safari experience, I had no doubt that I was in good hands. Abouh was incredibly reliable and communicated all expectations and set up each day of our three-day safari really well. He made sure we saw each of the animals on our bucket list and acted very quickly when a black rhino was spotted miles away, ensuring that our experience was complete. It’s clear from the moment you meet Abouh that he knows what he’s doing; he knows the roads, the park, the people and the surrounding communities, the vehicle, the campsites, and the animals.
I will without a doubt recommend Abouh/Sandpiper Safari to anyone I know who will be traveling to Tanzania for a safari in the Serengeti and you should too, after all who wouldn’t want to go on a safari with one of Tanzania’s nationally ranked top 3 tour guides?
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was nice and explained us lot of things about animals, plants and culture
We find that the boat safari was quite different from other safaris that don’t do it. The lodge has breathtaking view and we could listen and see masais tribes with them animals and listen hipos and monkeys at night. The game drive safari was amazing and very spectacular seeing the animals that near.
The walking was not that interesting for us, we think it was too much prepared.