50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great budget camping safari with outstanding service, it'a a trip of a lifetime
I was somewhat anxious about booking a safari in Tanzania and worried about the quality of the company even despite good reviews. So I booked the trip with Rhino Explorers and hoped for the best. Well having just returned from my trip I can say that I was so happy with my decision. Daniel who is the owner frequently checked with me to ensure that all was well. My guide Emmanuel was so easy going, great driver, friendly, and was very knowledgeable about the animals and safari details. He worked very hard to ensure our trip was a success. My group of 6 ALL thought very highly of him. He made the trip so special for each of us. No question we asked was below him.We agreed that we were so lucky that we were with him. The truck was clean and comfortable. The plug ins for electronic devices was great. No worries your batteries will die at the wrong time. Food was pretty good with more than ample amounts and variety. In fact there were always leftovers and we were full. We saw the BIG 5. The Venice hotel in Arusha was clean and very comfortable for my pre and post safari and I was surprised that a budget safari included a hotel of this calliber. Daniel worked with me individually to modify a few details of my trip to meet my needs which were easily done. He is very professional and takes such pride in his operations. Airport pick up/drop off was on time to the minute. You will be glad you went with this company and I highly recommended this company. You will have a spectacular safari that you will remember forever
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing experience!
My boyfriend and I did a 5 Day Safari with Adventure 360 from November 13 -17, which included the Masai Mara, Hell's Gate, Lake Nakura and a half-day hike at Longonot. We had an amazing experience with them from the planning phase until our departure. Charity, the tour consultant, responded almost immediately to all my emails when I was planning the trip and was very helpful and positive in all of our correspondence (even though I asked a ton of questions!). She was also very accommodating and flexible with the trip. We're very active people so wanted to add a hike at Longonot. They allowed us to do 4 days as part of the small group and then arranged another driver so that we had 1 day on our own. We just modified the schedule so that we had less "down time" and managed to fit in Longonot without missing out on anything. It cost a bit extra but sure was worth it! The company also picked us up from the airport and brought us back there, even though our arrival and departure dates were different than the trip dates! My boyfriend and I arrived at different times. They picked us both up and even got him from the hotel so he could be there to greet me since I hadn't seen him in months. (Extra airport trips cost a reasonable $20).
As for the safari.... WOW! That was absolutely incredible! We saw all of the Big Five and our driver sure worked hard to make sure that we saw as much as possible! We saw hundreds of animals every day! All the safari companies appear to do the same things when in the parks and the drivers work together to find the best animals, so I doubt the experience will be much different if you use a budget company vs a high end one. I think the main difference will be in the hotels and food you get. We were very happy with the eco camp and the hotels. The food was very good in some places and just okay in others (a lot of the same things served), but for the price we paid, we were very, very happy with it and it was much better than we expected. If you go to Hell's Gate, I highly recommend biking and doing the hike at the Gorge. They were amazing! Just be sure to know whether or not the hike is included in the price you pay before you get there. We had some issues with the guide trying to get us to pay more, when our company had already paid him.
I highly recommend Adventure 360 if you want a great safari experience with friendly and reliable staff (if you don't need 5 star hotels or food). They were great... especially Peter who got us from the airport, hiked with us at Longonot and sent us some amazing photos from our hike! I spent many hours researching companies before I went and I'm so happy I chose this one. I would certainly use them again if I ever go back to Kenya. Thanks so much to Charity, Peter and our safari driver for making this such a great experience!!!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience!from the lodge to the driver all was perfect!
The safari was an amazing experience, all the lodge were very good and especially having Mike as driver and guide was perfect!he was very professionally, very kindly and had taking care of us in all possible aspect!!for sure I will recommend best memories safari agency to all my friends and family!!!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable!
The safari operator went above and beyond my expectations. It was the most amazing experience ever. The guide was extremely knowledgeable, and made sure we had an unforgettable adventure. I had no complaints about anything!
Even when unexpected illness made us late for our big boat, and we ended up on the smallest boat (to no fault of the safari operator) it turned out to be the best thing ever! We got so close to the animals in the water, which never would have happened on the big boat.
I loved every moment of the safari!
Greatest time ever, made even better by the safari company and the amazing guide.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great adventure
The safari was awesome. Tour guides were very nice and taught us a lot of things.
The accommodation and meals were really good.
The whole experience was amazing and I definitely recommend it.
NP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice experience with Mr Wilson. Appreciated
It was a good and unforgettable experience. Almost all things were well managed.
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Experience
I chose magical retreat & adventures tours because I saw the good reviews that they had gotten, and I also read great things about Pamela. She was very easy to communicate with through WhatsApp, and answered all of my questions about the safari. She came a day before our planned trip and brought us kikoy´s as gifts, she even gifted my mom and sister with kikoy´s (and they weren't going on the safari with us). Our driver Anthony was very polite, and had good knowledge about the animals and the park itself. He is a good driver, and you feel safe driving with him, which is very important in a country like Kenya. He provided us with an amazing experience during the game drive, as he knew where to take us to see the animals. All in all, I would most highly recommend Magical Retreat & Adventures Tours. And I will definitely choose them for my next safari in the future. Thank you very much, Pamela and Anthony!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great time with the giraffes and elephants!
Wilson is a great guide. He picked me up from my hotel and gave me a private tour of the giraffe sanctuary and elephant orphanage. I got some beautiful pictures and fantastic memories. Highly recommended!
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A top-of-the-range service at an affordable price
Bonjour,
Le safari proposé par Tukio était parfaitement préparé. John notre chauffeur et Samuel manager de l'agence nous attendaient tous les deux à l'aeroport de nairobi à 6h du matin le lundi.
Le van est très récent et surtout très propre. Nous sommes partis directement le Masai Mara. L'ensemble du programme des 7 jours de safari a été respecté à la précision. John et Samuel sont extrement sympathiques et discrets . Ils aiment leur travail et ont une bonne connaissance des parcs nationaux. Nous avons pu voir tous les animaux souhaités et grâce à l'observation fine de nos amis, nous avons pu observer une superbe rhinocéros.
Pour les aspects logistiques, rien à redire les hôtels étaient tous très bien (bonne nourriture, bonne literie). A noter aussi, l'extreme réactivité de Samuel à répondre par mail ou whasapp à l'ensemble de nos demandes lors de la phase préparatoire du Safari.
Nous recommanderons à nos amis d'effectuer leur safari avec la société Tukio
Hello,
The safari proposed by Tukio was perfectly prepared. John our driver and Samuel manager of the agency were waiting for us both at the Nairobi airport at 6am on Monday.
The van is very recent and above all very clean. We went straight to the Masai Mara. The entire 7-day safari program was accurately respected. John and Samuel are extremely friendly and discreet. They enjoy their work and have a good knowledge of national parks. We were able to see all the animals we wanted and thanks to the careful observation of our friends, we were able to observe a superb rhino.
As for the logistical aspects, there was nothing wrong with the hotels, which were all very good (good food, good bedding). It is also worth noting Samuel's extreme reactivity in responding by email or whasapp to all our requests during the preparatory phase of the Safari.
We will recommend to our friends to go on their safari with Tukio company.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari experience
My friends and I (10 people in total) booked a 4 day / 3 nights safari through Godson Adventures, after reading so many good reviews.
And it was the best safari experience possible! Since the very beginning, everything was absolutely perfect. Before travelling, we sent them a lot of emails asking for information and personalizing our safari plan... and they always asked super fast, with clear and useful information. The day before the departure, they came to our hotel and briefed us about the safari... that was super useful too! The 4 days / 3 nights safari was an amazing experience we will never forget. The drivers, the cars, the chef that came with us... 10 out of 10! Apart from that, we saw lots of animals (sure, the Big Five!) and learnt a lot about them. If you're planning a safari adventure... book it with Godson and you won't regret it! :)