50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very high standard of service, friendly, attention to detail and very good advice.
My husband found Pembury Tours while planning a three centre holiday to Cape Town, Kruger and Zambia to see Victoria Falls. We approached other companies also but were impressed by the efforts that Susan went to in order to get us a great package within our budget. It was all quite last minute in the end but she was very patient and we had a wonderful time. It was most certainly a holiday to remember and the standard throughout with transport, etc. was high quality and we were treated so well. The hotels Susan recommended were just right for us as well. Highly recommended and definitely would use this company again. Thanks so much. Times as a family when young people are about to leave home are precious and this one will be hard to beat.
Tanzania: Great coming back
Thanks kiliholidays Tours it was a great experience we had from you guys.
An experience of a lifetime. Felt thoroughly looked after and catered to.
We saw the most amazing wildlife and were privileged with the vast bush knowledge of our guide Godson, and the love of the Tanzania for their landscape.
We made the vacation to climb Kilimanjaro and then the 7days camping in the wild.
When I was searching for the tour operator, I really wanted to stick with one company for both the climb and the safari. I also didn't want the hassle of figuring out how to get to the lodge, where to get food, do the research on which places to stay away from... the trip with Kiliholidays solved all that.
When we landed at the airport, Godson was there, waited for us for several hours when our layover flight was delayed, and drove us to our first-Arusha crown hotel. This set the pace for the entire trip: we never had to worry about our transportation and our itinerary was pretty much handled for the entire 16-days safari.
This was budget camping safari, as many of the other tours were much more expensive. But we had excellent service and great accommodations throughout. When we were climbing Kili, I noticed that some tours had portable bathrooms that would be set up at most of the stops. We did not have these and had to use the common latrines with everyone else. They weren't always pleasant.
But overall, it was an amazing experience. Our mountain guide Gabriel (Angel) was great and did everything in his power to make sure all of us safely and successfully reached the summit. Our safari guide Godson was very knowledgeable and flexible in terms of where to go and all the wildlife.
Everyone, everywhere, was so genuinely radiant and generous, and we are in love with the Tanzania people!
Thanks to Kiliholidays for good guidance and organizing a wonderful safari to us.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simple, easy, and authentic
We head towards Kenya after the exchange of a number of emails with Mr. Otieno. It was a family thing: Me (61) my husband (70) and our daughters (25 and 29). My oldre daughter had to cancel in the last moment because of her pregnancy. Mr. Otieno discounted the advanced payment that was already done and charged no extra for this despite the short notice. We were then the three of us on the car with the driver-guide and the cook. The Kenya experience was great. I want to mention especifically Mr Otieno (who was there waiting for us at the Kenya airport) and, very important, Kenn, the driver: Careful, patient, silent when it was to be silent and talkative when explanations were due. Always friendly and repectful. We had some diarrea issues: He helped us into a pharmacy (kind of) where miraculous pills were delivered. He noticed that we enjoyed watching the animals in silence and we had plenty of occasions for this. Mr. Otieno changed the original itinerary without charge to visit places where more animals could be seen, and upgraded one of the nights to a very nice resort near Amboseli (a wonderful place to visit). The Tanzania part was also worth (Gorongoro crater) but with we had an almost unpleasant driver: Mike and worse lodging conditions. Sure turist in Keny receive a better accueil than on Tanzania. Overall this was a memorable safari prefectly managed by Mr. Otieno (we are still waiting for the very nice T-shirts that were to be sent to us but time in Africa runs slowly).
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Last minute safari
We suddenly decided to go on a safari. Received the contact details of tailormadesafari via a colleague and sent them a mail. Received answer right away asking what and how we wanted things planned. We received an offer for a self-drive safari combined with severall guided game drives and it fit perfectly with our whishes. Because it was last minute, phone and gps were delivered personally by Geerts father on the day before our plane left. Disregarding their advice with respect to getting a hotel at Johannesburg in between flights to Durban (we should have listened but will be a lesson for the next time) arrived in Kwazulu Natal. Trip was everything we wished for. Wonderful B&B very good choice of guided game drives and an exceptional place for the last 3 days of our safari where we got pampered (great food and drinks included) and were driven around twice a day to spot the animals on big 5 territory. Can only recommend tailormadesafari to anyone planning or just decide doing a safari in South Africa as their knowledge of the area offered something extra's. Great job and thanks for a onforgettable holiday.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Made our dreams come true.
Wild Africa and Robert Francis was amazing from the moment that we were enquiring about Africa. Robert went above and beyond to create a tour that would suit the time we were and what we wanted to get out of Africa, which was to see Africa and experience the way they live, their lifestyle and of course the animals. Robert always put the effort in to communicate and let us know how the booking was coming along and always kept in contact with us, even the day of the flight out of Australia their were delays with the flights which he notified us off. The safari itself was the best adventure that we have ever been on and our dreams had come true. Our tour guides were amazing throughout the trip and felt safe all the way through our trip. The extra money that we spent staying in hotel was so worth it as they were beautiful and the food was amazing. I would suggest to anyone not to give this tour company a miss as you will missing out on an amazing adventure of a life time.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible
We went to South Africa for our honeymoon. From the beginning to the end the planning was great. Initially Madi helped with the guiding us through the process and then the different options and expenses. Once arriving at Kruger we had Simon as our guide and he was amazing. He has so much knowledge and is able to see animals we would never be able to pick out! The food was amazing and he always made sure everyone was taken care of. He also made sure everyone had fun! We were able to see the Big 5 and other animals as well including a white elephant, which is very uncommon to see. He would explain facts about the animals and was excited about the big and small animals. We would recommend anyone to use Wild Wings as the company. They are highly competent and we cannot say enough good about them! Thanks again this will be one of the most memorable vacations of our life time and a great way to start our life together :)
Amazing Experience And Very Well Organised
Safarihub were very flexible when organising the trip and sending us all the information we needed on a timely manner. All the lodges were very nice and very well organised. The best part was of our safari experience was our driver guide, he was very knowledgable and always explained so many things about the wildlife and the culture in Tanzania. It was our first time to East Africa, a must see destination! We had an amazing experience and would definately recommend Safarihub to our friends and family.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
CrissCross and Thinus are the best!!
When we began this holiday, we expected beautiful scenery and magnificent wildlife, but our three week travel with CrissCross (and Thinus, our guide and the owner of CrissCross) turned out to be much more than this - it was a real adventure. Our itinerary was perfectly planned and our accomodations were great, especially the lodges in Damaraland. What he had planned was way more than we could have ever expected. Throughout the journey Thinus continued to fascinate with his large culturel, historical and political knowledge of Namibia. We fondly remember all the personal anecdotes and hilarious stories told during the evenings while eating lovely meals (preferingly different kind of game) and drinking great wine. We especially enjoyed Damaraland and the great sand dunes in Sossusvlei! Thinus and the people we met on this trip was so accommodating and outgoing, and the experiences during the three weeks from Windhoek all the way through Etosha National Park to Victoria Falls were countless, and it all went incredibly fast. We strongly recommend CrissCross, and all hope to be back one day.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari to the Crater, Serengeti and Gombe for a family of four
An incredibly well organised safari including all hotels, flights, taxis and safari jeep, driver and Gombe guide and boat transfer. The trip was tailored to meet our budget and to fit in with our other holiday plans - the hotels and campsites all exceeded our expectations. Evelyn was wonderful, very attentive, with prompt responses to emails before we left, and keeping in touch by phone while on safari to make sure all as planned. The Crater/Serengeti driver was fantastic - driving all hours for us to see the big 5 and pointing out other equally amazing if not so sought after birds and animals - we were lucky enough to see a honey badger. The food was incredible (not easy with all my son's allergies which were well catered for), even had a personal chef at Gombe! Finished off with an excellent guide at Gombe - chimp trekking was unbelievable experience. A holiday we won't forget! Asante Sana!
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Not recommended
Ridiculously as it sounds, East Africa Tours and Safaris changed my schedule 'after' my arrival at Nairobi.
They failed to find a group going to Amboseli for me and suggested that I should pay extra money and have a private safari.
When I refused that and canceled the schedule, they charged me $140 saying that they had already booked a place in Amboseli!
They promised me to share the spoils and refund me $70 but eventually they were out of contact and didn't refund me at all.
I would like to share this bad experience to whoever visiting this page.