PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience
My wife had wanted to do a safari for a long time. Kenya and Tanzania were our top choices. As we had no experience with Sub-Saharan Africa, I was inclined to have a travel agency based in my home country (Portugal) take care of everything. However, browsing online, I came across Kenan Travel & Tours. Their reviews were excellent, and their “7 Days Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Amboseli” tour sounded tailor-made for us (the price sounded fair enough too). Not going with a home-based travel agency would entail booking flights, taking care of visas and health preparations, etc, on our own, but we were hoping a local tour operator would provide a more authentic experience. We are more than pleased with the results.
My exploratory contacts were met with prompt and clear responses from Jennifer, who reliably and competently took care of things. There was plenty of opportunity for customising our trip. Besides a private 4x4 and accommodation in Nairobi for our first night, we requested a French-speaking driver/guide and a balloon safari.
On arrival, we were met by Jennifer and a driver, who drove us to our hotel in Nairobi. The next day, Jane came to see us for a relaxed and informative briefing about what was to come and left us in the great care of our first driver/guide. From then on, despite our itinerary involving travelling hundreds of kilometres in sometimes very remote areas, crossing dozens of villages and small towns, entering four national reserves, crossing borders twice, and switching guides twice, everything went according to plan.
Not only were the safari experiences as phenomenal as we were expecting – we got to see hundreds of wild animals, including the big five, roaming around freely in stunning settings (at times lions and elephants just a few steps from us) –, but the road trips between reserves proved awe-inspiring experiences in themselves. Most of the landscapes were literally breathtaking. The lodges, especially in Tanzania (Tortilis group), added much to the experience.
Our three drivers/guides – Julius (Kenya), Hassan (Tanzania) and Samuel (Kenya) – were top-notch in terms of expertise and professionalism, remarkably proficient in French (and English, and even Spanish), as well as caring and willing to cater to our every need and request. Julius provided an unforgettable introduction to the world of safaris. Afterwards, we grew especially fond of Hassan, the brilliant driver/guide with whom we spent more time and experienced the most amazing highlights of our trip. The 4x4s – one for Kenya and one for Tanzania – were in impeccable condition and proved perfect for all purposes.
All in all, this trip exceeded our best expectations. If we return to East Africa, we will not hesitate to resort to Kenan Travel & Tours services again.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
the most memorable trip to africa
this is not the first time I travel with this provider, and every trip is a real holiday and a bright adventure! I want to note the impeccable work of the organizers - the best guides, comfortable transport, beautiful lodges. The guides know their job very well, and during the Safari they find the best routes to see the animals. I was able to see the big five of Tanzania, visit the real Masai, and enjoy amazing Africa!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic experience of all Chobe has to offer
Kalahari Tour's provide an amazing service.
From arranging your pick up to the actual game drives (and Chobe river views), the experience is awesome. Friendly, highly knowledgeable guides will share their passion for all Chobe's wildlife, and answer all your questions too. Their experience will find for you the very best opportunities to view the dense and diverse game available. Every trip has been memorable.
There's a reason I've chosen Kalahari now over 4 different years, they're the best!
That includes their overnight camping package, a truly wonderful experience you should not miss!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Would 100% recommend!
I was a solo female traveler and a bit anxious so go on a tour by myself. Didan made me feel so comfortable and it was such an amazing time! He gave me so many options of things to do and tailored the tour to what I was interested in. It was absolutely amazing and I couldn’t recommend this tour enough! If you’re thinking about going with this tour company, don’t hesitate! It will be the most amazing trip!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible trip!!
We spent 6 days in Rwanda and everything was great! We had postponed the trip for three years and Anne stayed in touch with us the whole time. When we got to Rwanda we were treated like celebrities at the airport- they got our luggage for us, we didn’t have to wait on line. Our driver Gaston was terrific. Everyplace we stayed was great. The gorilla trek and golden monkey trek were fabulous. The visit to the Women’s Center and cooking a meal there was a highlight. The visit to Ntamara Memorial Church and the Genocide Myseum were heart wrenching but so meaningful. Beautiful country! Terrific tour company!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime
My husband and I would like to thank the Serengeti Clarity team for making our honeymoon so special.
Adam gave us a fantastic tour of Arusha on our first night, he taught us so much about the local community.
Emanuel was fantastic on Safari, a brilliant, safe and experienced driver. He went above and beyond to show us our favourite animals, lions, elephants, leapords, flamingoes and zebras. His animap knowledge and English is fantastic. We had great jokes with him and he answered my 10000 questions
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
In all areas an amazing safari service
We have just completed a 10 day safari through 6 parks via Africa Starpal Safaris. Daniel's (our driver) extraordinary ability to find animals and at the same time his always loving and helpful nature make him a very special person and the best guide. We had an amazing time together with Daniel and Paul organized everything very well. If you are considering booking a tour with Africa Starpal Safaris, then make sure that Daniel becomes your driver/guide. We can highly recommend a trip with Africa Starpal Safaris.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect organization and knowledge of the places
James and his team were very flexible in organizing our private tour,and even if we Lost an entire day due to delays of the airplane he managed to cover all the program anyways,driving many hours a day. We cannot thank him enough!his knowledge of the parks is outstanding and he Will make sure you feel safe all the time,even with Kids (we were travelling with 2 kids)
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour owner had no control over self planned / sub contracted portions of the tour.
The tour started on a wrong note and things went south from day 1. Internal communications or lack thereof led to confusion and ultimately exclusion of agreed upon destinations (Equator). The tour was plagued with lesser number/s of rooms being booked (for a party 30 strong) which led to endless arguments and compromises wherein the tour operator took a back seat and 'never' stepped in to take ownership of the situation. On multiple occasions the party was starving for food with the last meal having been taken 10 hours or so back. There were tourists with medical condition/s (diabetes for me) which literally put us at huge risks all due to the lack of planning and foresight of the tour operators. The balloon ride was booked for 28 people only whereas our party was 30 strong. Here again the operator just took a back seat during the proceedings and we finally had a couple of volunteers who gave up their spot/s for the rest of us. No compensation was offered to the folks who gave up their seats. The tour was in the planning for almost a year and the end product was flawed all the way thru. The tour owner met us on day 1 and then on the last day whereas during the planning phases he had committed to being with our party on all the days. The tour owner was also not 'Contactable' throughout the ordeal. The scant respect and lack of support to the touring party is the worst I have seen in my lifetime and believe me I have seen a few in all of my 65 years.