Quickest Reply
Though we are not travelers, we contacted seven by far travel to inquiry itinerary and quotation in Kenya for our clients who wanted to do a combined tour of Ethiopia and Kenya. We; being a tour operator in Ethiopia was impressed by their quickest reply especially since the request was sent on Saturday. We received their response after a few hours. If you are looking to finalize your travel plan fast, then seven far is an ideal travel organizer.And regarding their price you should negotiate further.
Well planned fand accommodation is good our guide Emanuelle was courteous.
We enjoyed the tour very much although we could have easily done it in 7 nights rather than 9.
Accommodations were good except in Arusha. The driver was good but didn't supply much information unless we asked. The car was good but we are glad, we never needed it for a fast get away because it took a long time to start.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable game viewing
Our wildebeest migration safari at Masai Mara was an experience that went above our expectations. It was our first time wanting to travel to Kenya and we wanted a safari experience that would be unforgettable based on our budget. Patrick recommended a 3 day Masai Mara safari that would coincide with the annual wildebeest migration. We had alot of questions and questions since they are a fairly new company but we decided to give them a chance. We were warmly and happily recieved in Kenya and we were treated like family during our entire stay. We stayed at the Mara Serena and were blown away by the level of comfort and friendliness of the entire staff.. Smiles were handed out generously! Major highlight of the safari was the river crossing. It looked way more dramatic and exciting that what we had seen on TV. The only thing we did not like were the large amount of vehicles in the park. Too many safari vehicles however our driver Ken always found us a great spot to take pictures.
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
9 day safari in Mikumi, Ruaha, and Selous National Parks in Tanzania with 4x4 and driver-guide
Two middle-aged couples from Europe. We had high expectations on wildlife sightseeing. The safari (9 days / 8 nights in the parks) met our expectations in terms of diversity, intensity, number of animals seen and of animal species encountered. Our driver-guide Afrael Ngoilale had a huge knowledge about the places we visited, the ecosystem, the animals, and their habits. His everlasting energy to show and explain new things, his availability towards our requests, and his friendly and attentive behavior kept us motivated and interested along the whole trip. Beautiful safari. We recommend it.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice tour with boushrotes
I contacted Bushroutes for a reccomandation of a friend, and I want to recommend now the agency to you. They are really friendly and the prices are good for all budgets, the are really professional. Our driver was Living Ramen and with him we spend really good times.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
wonderful experience
We have had a wonderful experience, everything was as agreed. The guide took us between animals through 3 parks.
Manyara, Serengeti and Ngonrongoro.
Serious professional and friendly, lodges and tented camps are perfectly equipped.
Thanks you were great !!!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari experience in Tanzania!
When planning our trip to Tanzania, we had the following things in mind: we wanted to do a 5 day tour in Tanzania, we wanted a nice mixture of tented camps and lodges for a reasonable price and see a variety of different landscapes and wildlife settings. We were overwhelmed by the amount of tour operators present in Arusha, and in the end contacted 12 different operators - It Started in Africa convinced us with the most flexible offer in terms of accommodations, giving us the opportunity to choose what we liked best, and their honest recommendation of what made the most sense during our 5 day trip. Together with Joao we designed our very own itinerary which perfectly fit our wishes - we stayed 1 night in Tarangire National Park, 2 nights in Serengeti and 1 night in the Ngorongoro Crater. Joao recommended not to visit Lake Manyara at this time of the year as the wildlife is not overly abundant - and he was right from what we heard from fellow travelers. Our accommodations were all very different and all lovely - from the spacious lodge outside of Tarangire to the wonderful Ang'ata camp sites in the middle of Serengeti (where you could hear the buffalos passing at night).
We cannot stress enough the fact of having a knowledgeable and sympathetic guide for the trip - Johnson our guide did a perfect job, answering all our questions, explaining everything we wanted to know and teaching us some Swahili on the way! He has 6 years of experience in guiding safaris in the Northern Circuit, which he demonstrated in always coming up with new ideas of where to look for animals and not getting lost in the road maze in Serengeti. We learned a lot about Tanzanian culture, the national parks and the wildlife. Thanks for this great trip, Johnson!
Finally here are our highlights of the 5 days:
- Tarangire National Park: Great drive along the river bank with a lot of wildlife, especially the Elephant families were so much fun to watch!
- Serengeti: you will find the plains truly breathtaking, with herds of zebras and wildebeests. We were especially impressed by the lion families with their cubs or their prey.
- Ngorongoro Crater: Driving down into the crater is an exceptional experience viewing the wonderful landscape - here Johnson guided us to see a rhino, making our big 5 sighting complete.
All in all, from the flexible planning with Joao, to the pick-up at the airport and especially the tour with Johnson it was a fantastic experience! It Started in Africa not only professionally planned our trip but moreover helped us put all the ideas that we had into practice, making this an unforgettable 5 days! Thank you so much to the whole team! Absolutely recommendable!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience with African Heart Expeditions Ltd.
After having decided to go on holidays to Tanzania, where we would try to ascent the Kilimanjaro and then afterwards go on safari, we started to search for reliable tour operators. This proved to be very challenging since some of the tour operators either never replied to our emails or did not seem to be very professional. We were also reluctant to transfer a significant amount of money to an organisation of which we had only found a reference on the Internet. Via a friend who knew about African Heart Expeditions Ltd., we got in contact with Peter Reijmes, the Managing
Director. Some time later, I met friends that I had not seen for a long time and it turned out that they had also been to Tanzania. They had climbed the Mt Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro, and had done an 8-days safari with African Heart Expeditions Ltd and were extremely satisfied. They told me I would not regret, and they were right! Our contact before departure with Peter was excellent. He always immediately replied to our emails and was really helpful in trying to find a safari that would fit both our budget and our wishes. Upon arrival in Arusha, Peter came to meet us and together we went over the practical details regarding the Kili climb the day after. He was so enthusiastic that we could hardly wait to start the ascent! We had chosen for a 7-day trekking via the Machame route. Two guides, one cook, one waiter and 6 porters accompanied us. All were excellent. The two guides, Omari Njou and Peter Kisimbo were extremely good and it was thanks to their professional guidance that we made it to the top. The tents and sleeping bags that were provided were of good quality and also the hiking poles we rented were very useful. In other words, the entire Kili climb was very well organised and we are very grateful to Peter and his team for this unforgettable experience.
Also the safari met all of our expectations. Although we did not go to Serengeti, but only to Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater, we saw all the wildlife we had hoped to see: lions (eating carcass next to our jeep), cheetahs, elephants, jackals, buffaloes, rhinos, hippos, giraffes, ostriches, zebras, wildebeasts, warthogs, monkeys, eagles, flamingos, pelicans, all kinds of antelopes, etc. Our guide Bariki was extremely knowledgeable about Tanzanian wildlife and managed to take us at the right time in the right place.
So, to conclude, if you are looking for a once in a lifetime experience in Tanzania, and you are considering to climb the Kilimanjaro or go on safari, I would strongly recommend you to contact African Heart Expeditions Ltd. They will do everything they can to give make your dream come true.
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exciting instructive Pilansberg Safari Day
It was a pleasure and privilege for me to had Alex Freire as my guide.
He offered me an inspirational, practical and motivational overview about the history, culture of South Africa. Beyond of that he is an experienced Safari Guide. He understands his craft and showed a great passion for the animals and the culture of this country. I was the first time in South Africa making such a Safari Trip. The chance to see the big five just 2 hours from Johannesburg in one of the country's most popular wildlife areas Pilanesberg Game Reserve was a wonderful experience for me. Set in an ancient volcanic crater, this well-stocked reserve has a dramatic landscape that
supports a wide variety of plants, animals and birds. As I said, this was a kind of appetizer for me and if God wills I am going to come back with my family for a longer time.
Everything has worked well, the booking with getyourguide, communication, the time speed.
It was a great experience and relief during me business trip.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
If You search for THE BEST - You are on the right place...
Kenya was my dream.
At the point of trip to that amazing country, search for perfect agent was needed. Paul was found and contacted. I think I never found someone so friendly, helpful, and just - there to answer on ANY question, and many any worry you have be gone.
As I had whole day in Nairobi before my Safari started, Paul took me to see Nairobi and explained to me most important things about the place. I truly enjoyed it!
Next day, early morning, Paul came with Dan just, our driver to be for next 5 days / 4 nights safari, just on time.
Everything after was amazing. Safari, service in camps where we stayed, people... Dan made sure we learn a lot about National parks we visited, about animals we saw, about tribes, and also to answer my curious questions about everything else in Kenya.
I will always be thankful for Paul and KET for making my trip to Kenya so memorable! And I am sure in one thing. Whenever I decide to go back, I will not need to search for new agent. I already have one :)