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65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A superb trip to Masai Mara with Kikwetu Cultural Adventures
Two of us just finished a spectacular 4 day, 3 night trip to Masai Mara in late March, 2016 arranged by Kikwetu Cultural Adventures. We are experienced travelers in Africa, with long trips off the beaten track. Though we knew Masai Mara doesn't fit that description, from start to finish Kikwetu Cultural Adventures was a great choice for all the ingredients that can make or break a game viewing trip: service, lodgings, local knowledge, driver, cook, and itinerary. And the price was great!
Right from the beginning Kenneth Kikwetu provided super service. His focus is on Kenya only so he knows the lay of the land. He responded to every question and email promptly and understood our budget limitations and the kind of trip we wanted, making suggestions, all of which were excellent choices. He arranged pick up and drop off at Nairobi airport for a very late night arrival. He made several suggestions for Nairobi hotels in our price range. (In fact we didn't stay at any of them because we used some hotel points left over from my old job to stay free.)
We wanted to stay at a small scale camp, and thoroughly enjoyed the comfortable tents and atmosphere at Mwangaza Mara. Our ‘tent’ had two single beds and a double (perfect for laying out the contents of our backpacks) and an ensuite bathroom. The shower even had hot water. There is only a handful of tents, so Mwangaza is quiet and non touristy, perfect for us. The delightful Jacinta will provide any service you need, and make you laugh.
Our driver, Peter, was spectacular. After the long drive from Nairobi the first day he took us on a late afternoon game drive that was a perfect introduction to the Masai Mara. The next two days were all day drives, 10 or 11 hours each, with a picnic lunch prepared by Jacob, our cook. Peter’s knowledge of the Mara, its maze of tracks, and animals is encyclopedic.
Jacob, our cook, prepared tasty meals. Both he and Peter were knowledgeable, friendly and interesting travel companions.
The last day there was time in the morning to visit the local Masai village for an introduction to Masai culture.
There are hundreds of companies offering trips to the Masai Mara. I doubt there are many who can top Kikwetu Cultural Adventures. If we are lucky enough to return to Kenya we’ll do it with Kenneth ’s Kikwetu Cultural Adventures.
If you have any questions, private message me. We’re on the road for several weeks in Ethiopia and parts nearby and out of contact for much of that time, but I'll get back to you eventually.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari in Masai mara, Amposeli and Lake Nakuru
We spent a wonderful Christmas in Kenya with a 6 days, 5 nights safari with Seven By Far Travel. The guide was very attentive, pleasant, knowledgeable and knew exactly where to search for the animals. We were lucky to see all the Big 5 in addition to many other animals in the beautiful surroundings of Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara.
We would highly recommend Seven By Far Travel!
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Best
Its very wonderful to know about the backpackers safaris and would like plan to visit the best places and do the best business. Thanks
HK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Truly Memorable Safari
The overall tour and stay at Kapama River Lodge was excellent and all plans went off without any problem. Transfers, accommodations and 1 day tour in Johannesburg prior to safari were all planned well. Kapama River Lodge was a very good facility and we were able to see so much on the game drives. Highly recommended....
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An awesome safari to Kruger and Sabi Sands
Just got back after an amazing 3 night stay at Tydon Safari's luxury tented camp, where we did 2 game drives to Kruger and 3 to Sabi Sands. The accommodation, staff and the quality of the game drives (in terms of what we saw and knowledge of the guides) was first class. The food was also very good.
The only slight criticism I have is regarding the arrangements for the pick up from my hotel in Sandton (Jo'burg), since I had to chase the agent for these. Indeed, once I had paid my final instalment, there was very little contact from the agent regarding travel arrangements etc.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Thrilling Odyssey
Hwange National Park offered wonderful opportunities to view and photograph amazing wildlife. We found eight large mammal, three of the Big Five, in just our first morning game drive. As an avian photographer on my first trip to Zimbabwe I was thrilled at the species I saw and recorded, which included Bateleur, African Fish, Wahlberg's, and Tawny Eagles. We found several species of Hornbill, and of course numerous Lilac-breasted Rollers and Southern Carmine Bee Eaters. We saw elephants, hippos, zebras, antelope, lions, and a cheetah.
Our stay at The Hide was comfortably luxurious, with excellent food and service and great views of visiting wildlife to the watering holes. The game drives were thrilling each morning and afternoon, and I was delighted with the knowledge and expertise of our safari guide, Daffy. We're planning of a return visit in the very near future.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Zimbabwe by CharlesGangas Photography
Excellent opportunities to see big game and exotic birds in an almost indescribable setting.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip Of A Lifetime
Kathi organized the trip of a lifetime for our group. We loved the game drives and accommodations at Tintswalo Lodge and our wine tours around Cape Town. The trip was absolutely perfect!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Emanuel is very nice warmhearted ! My 10 days trip was great thanks to him !
The service was great, we ve been communicating a lot prior to my arrival and during the trip Emmanuel was accompanying me thought the whole trip. Despite some unpredicted situations, we found always solutions. He gave me lots care and surprise, a great experience overall. If communication in some way can be more clear and transparent it would be even greater !
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing service awarness
we had the 3 days safari ( a part of a long trip in Tanzania that organized by abakombe), it was amazing ,every thing organized well and if you need any special require (im vegan) or any arrangements they will do it.