IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience, our guide Mandela was fantastic! And also the chef
The guide Mandela was fantastic, he spelled it all perfectly and he payd attention to every our request. All accommodation was beautiful but in particular was Amazing the overnight inside the Serengeti, in seronera campsite, into the wild. I suggest that in our life all we should make a safari experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Budget doesn't mean bad quality! We had an amazing time, but be prepared to sit in a car for a long
I will separate the reviews in two since Karibu is just a booking service and doesn't actually operate the tours themselves. For Karibu, Robert was always responsive to my emails, however seemed to answer my questions with minimal effort and detail so that was a bit disappointing but went with them anyways since they have good reviews. The airport pickup they provided went smoothly and the payment in the office as well.
For the tour itself, we did the 6 day Masai Mara, Nakuru and Amboseli safari and had an amazing time thanks to our driver Gibson and the other 6 people in our van. The tour itself beat my expectations due to our driver and that the overall quality was better than I expected. We were worried 6 days might be a bit too long at first, but each park was so different that it was perfect. My only warning to people is that you should be prepared to spend A TON of time in the car (10-12 hours per day i'd say). If you don't like long car rides, or uncomfortable bumpy roads for hours on end, then this tour is not for you. But your only alternative is flying between places and that gets expensive, so no budget tour is for you in that case.
Driving - Our driver Gibson was very knowledgable, funny and an excellent driver. Usually on the game drives we were one of the first vans to discover an animal before the rest flocked over. We saw the big 5 and more, Gibson made sure to give us the best experience and he clearly knew his way around each park. The van was comfortable enough and we all had a proper viewing spot with the pop up top. As reiterated before, we were surprised at how much time is spent in the car and also how terrible the roads are...so just something to keep in mind, but nothing the company did wrong here.
Accommodations - This was originally what I was most worried about doing a budget tour, but actually ended up being totally fine. The first camp in Masai Mara there was no hot water and the electricity was quite hit and miss. The hotel in Nakuru was a nice step up from the camps, and the final camp in Amboseli was actually quite nice even if basic.
Food - Also a major worry of mine before, but was a big surprise that it was actually quite decent. We are vegetarians and had a good selection of things to eat and they fed us plenty every day. Also everyone is given 1 liter of water per day which was nice, with the option to buy more.
Optional tours - We did the morning nature walk with the Masai guides in Amboseli and the boat ride in Lake Nakuru which I would definitely recommend both! I can't comment much on the Masai village tour since we didn't do it, but as far as I heard they just try to sell you all their arts and crafts aggressively which we hate those type of tourist trap things.
Overall, i'd totally recommend this tour to anyone who is looking to do an affordable safari trip...we feel like we got our money's worth and more. This tour is not for anyone expecting comfort and luxury, but if your goal is just to see some amazing animals at an affordable price then don't hesitate and do the tour!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional service beyond expectations
It’s tough choosing a tour operator for a once in a lifetime trip. I examined so many of these budget companies, trying to fight my way thru fake reviews and see the real picture. I chose afrishare since I felt most comfortable with Ibrahim. Unlike others, he wasn’t pushy, didn’t try to upsell me on anything, and just answered the questions I had. Fast responses and to the point. I felt comfortable paying the deposit on credit card and balance in cash on arrival.
I met Ibrahim the day before the safari for a briefing and everything went perfect. Haji was our tour guide and I can’t say enough good things about this guy. Professional, took real good care of us, always made sure we were comfortable, and happily answered all our questions and gave awesome little tidbits throughout the 6 day safari. The lodges we stayed at were WAY above my expections. The food was plentiful with breakfast, lunch box, and dinner.
Only downside is the state of the vehicle. It is old and needs some TLC. The roof leaks a bit on the passenger side during rain and we needed a push start from another vehicle a few times. Also, I can’t remember if the credit card deposit website was secure. Two weeks after paying my deposit, my credit card was compromised and had to be cancelled.
Overall, my experience with Afrishare met and exceeded my expectations and I would most definitely recommend them.
(One thing to note when booking with one of these tour companies is that everyone drives the same roads and sees the same animals. There are no secrets or places one company goes that another doesn’t. Everyone travels on the same roads, hence why you see 20 vehicles at the various animal sites).
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing experience with dedicated staff. Looking forward to do this againAll explanations regarding
All the communication regarding the tour were crystal clear, excellent services and enjoyable trip. I got more than I bargained for. Looking forward to do this again. Fantastic job
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Wonderful Vacation!
As a solo female traveler I was a little anxious about heading out on safari on my own, but thanks to Chris it was a wonderful experience. Chris arranged the ideal mix of city and safari. I visited Victoria Falls, Botswana and Cape Town. All were great, but the small lodges in Botswana were my favorite. Everyone working at the lodges were lovely. Every part of the trip was well organized. I didn’t worry about a thing. I’ll definitely return to Africa and I’ll definitely use Safari Partners again.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything was perfect and went as planned. Special thanks to our driver, Abdul.
Everything was great. Our driver, Abdul, went above and beyond.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing with a very kind and professional tour guide
The tour itself was wonderful, beautiful and just the right length. At times there were long car rides, but the experience was absolutely worth it in the end. Our tour guide, Raymond, had extensive knowledge of the different animals, was very kind and an excellent driver in the harsh terrain. 10/10 would recommend the tour and especially Raymond again.
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent 6 day safari tour
Everything was great. From booking and communicating with Robert to our excellent guide and driver Raymond. a superb driver who made us feel safe at all times
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantasti safari in Kenya and Masai Mara
Taking a safari is a very different way to go on holiday and we were excited about what to expect. And for that, I can only add that once you've tried it once, you'll want to get back soon as possible. My family and I have had the greatest experience vacation ever. We were VERY close to the animals - the elephants, buffaloes and other animals came daily in the camp and the wildlife that plays down the river is indescribable. While on safari, something is happening all the time and the views are amazing from the camps and lodging. We actually had the best sightseeing experiences from the camp and the pool area. The rooms in the camp are great and are perfect for a wonderful stay.
Everyone made sure everything went perfect. The staff were wonderful, they really do everything to make you feel welcome! And just want to mention that the food is perfect and very delicious. Our game drives are something we never forget thanks to John Kabero, our wonderful guide. He has so many stories to tell and you learn a lot about the animals on the tours. So all in all - It's not the last time we've been there. We are already talking about when we can go again because that trip is something we will never forget! We would really recommend it to others.
Thank you for an unforgettable holiday with incredibly many exciting experiences and impressions.
Many greetings.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Our Uganda Honeymoon was Above Average
I and my wife would like to express our utmost thanks to Speedway Safaris for our organizing our honeymoon holiday tour that met all our expectations. A month to our trip to Uganda, I booked a safari for 10 days with this company. I had to hide the whole itinerary from wife so that everything on a safari could be a surprise. I only made her aware that we would visit Uganda in a month before our trip in October 2018 but I kept her unaware of the whole trip programme.
Kiganda put everything together into a greater tour. Thanks to our driver Christopher for not disappointing us. You became a wonderful friend on safari. All the activities being surprises to my wife, she enjoyed everything to my amusement. Thanks to Speke Hotel Kampala, Paraa lodge, Primate Lodge kibale, Enganzi Lodge and Silverback Lodge for your decent accommodations and delicious meals. Bravo. My choice of speedway Safaris was a right one and I will always use it once on return trips Uganda.