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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful well planned safari experience.
Dennis from Morningstar organized our trip, 2 nights in Nairobi, 8 nights on safari then 4 nights at Diani Beach. Everything went smoothly, our safari guide/driver Willy, was amazing, making sure we got to see the animals close up and was also very informative about the animals. Dennis checked in with us to make sure things were going smoothly. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would definitely recommend this company for safari trips.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
You can't go wrong with Kenya Expresso Tours and Safaris LTD!
This was my second safari with Kenya Expresso Tours. I went on my first safari in Kenya with them in 2022 and I had such a great experience that first time that I returned this year (in 2024) for a second safari with them. I've decided that I'm going to make it an annual tradition to go on a Kenyan Safari with them every year. Their safaris will left you blown away...
Paul, our guide, is great. He's so attentive and he tailors the safari to my needs and tastes. The lounges have always been great. I've done other safaris in South Africa and Namibia with other tour companies, but Kenya Express Tours in Kenya have been the best thus far. I'm already looking forward to next year's safari with them, which will be my third.
You can't go wrong with Paul and his crew at Kenya Expresso Tours. Any questions - please don't hesitate to contact me.
Joseph Fansler
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
From beginning to end, everything was perfect!
After over a year of consultation and multiple adjustments, Robert and his team put together the PERFECT Safari Tour; Customized for us and to an impeccable standard.
From the time that our plane touched down in Entebbe until our return flight departed 2-1/2 weeks later, our every need was met: Full yet flexible schedule; Stunning accommodations in out-of-this-world locations; Gourmet 3- and 4-course meals at the lodges, and nutritious box lunches or breakfasts when the schedule demanded; Good quick laundry service; Prompt porter service; etc. Leaving us free to focus on what was important... admiring the spectacular scenery, and interacting with and observing the wildlife!
And, we had some of the most extraordinary wildlife experiences imaginable!! In Uganda, we were able to get much closer to the animals than we found in Tanzania. Our tour included the Chimpanzee Sanctuary on Ngamba Island, the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls (from above and below), Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale for Chimpanzee Habituation, the Ishasha sector for the Tree Climbing Lions, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for the Gorilla Habituation, and Lake Mburo National Park for the Zebras and Giraffes.
All being seniors, we chose to opt for the internal flights to replace a couple of the longer drives... Even though our Safari vehicle was comfortable and commodious, generally cleaned overnight, and Augustine is an uncommonly good driver. I should also note that he was extremely understanding and considerate of our various limitations and moods. For the air transfers, we took an easy 1-hr flight and Augustine picked us up at the other end, with our luggage. It was all very smoothly orchestrated. Then we added an unexpectedly interesting 2-day cultural tour of Kampala onto the end of our 2-week Safari.
We feel so very lucky to have chosen Robert to be our tour operator, and positively blessed that he assigned Augustine to be our driver/guide. It was well worth every penny, and we are now able to count both Robert and Augustine among our close friends. I would trust either with my life and won't hesitate to strongly recommend them.
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African Adventure Travellers also offers shorter tours and more economical ones; all with the same level of service and attention to detail, but with more modest accommodations or fewer destinations.
BR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour operator for Namibia self drive safaris
Lilly did an excellent job choosing good options of Hotels and was very organized providing clear instructions of the itinerary including important tips of everything that is important to know during the trip. She also solved very well some unplanned issues in a way to satisfy client needs. Great Explorations Namibia is highly recommended for self drive safaris.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing
Tanzania safari is a life experience, that the nature and wildlife lover shouldn't miss. We saw many animals, we enjoy the silence, the beauty and the peaceful of this unique and preciuos place. Unforgettable!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful Safari, Professionally organised
In August 2024 Brilliant organised a Safari for my family and myself, a party of 5 people. It was an 8 day Safari starting in Arusha. We visited Tarangire National Park staying at Acacia Farm Lodge, Ngorongoro Crater staying at Manyara Serena Lodge,central Serengeti staying at Serengeti Pure Tented Camp then on to northern Serengeti staying at Nyikani Migration Camp. We flew back from the central Serengeti to Arusha and thought that that was a good idea as it avoided a long drive over sometimes bumpy roads.
The safari was very professionally organised for us and we received all the information we required before the Safari. This was very helpful to us. The organisation was excellent and all went exactly to plan. Following this plan you do need to be prepared for some long drives over sometimes rough roads.
All of the parks were worthwhile as each had its special features. But of course the highlight was the Wildebeest migration in the Northern Serengeti. However we did find that the number of tourist there was a bit overwhelming. But we had an excellent driver/guide named George. He was very knowledgeable, very hard working and excellent at positioning us just right so we saw all the animals, some up very close.
All of the accommodation was first class and the staff were excellent, friendly, helpful and entertaining with their renditions of "Jumbo Jumbo". We could easily have stayed longer at each of our accommodation places if we had had more time. We particularly enjoyed the tented camps where the atmosphere was very authentic and the staff exceptional.
Overall we had a first class Safari
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bob was thoughtful, kind and patient!
What a Wonderful experience! We did the 3 night 4 day safari. They picked us up at the Arusha airport where we were joined by 2 others from Portugal and another 2 from Germany, we had a great "safari Family."
We had a long drive the first day, got to know each other, and saw some animals. We stayed at great accommodations, and the first night was great! They were wonderful and even gave us a sweet setup to be recognized for being on our honeymoon. They were brick buildings, almost looked comparable to dorm buildings. The room was GIANT. We had our own balcony and bathroom and huge bed. All places we stayed at had mosquito nets, which we appreciated.
We also had a chef/cook with us for each day that made lunch for us. We had breakfast and dinner at the lodging, all yummy, and we were not disappointed by anything. Innocent was a great chef. He made amazing meat, veggie, and rice dishes, the mango juice was my favorite, though they never kept it cold, which was just not that big of a deal lol
The days we went out Bob was great! He made sure we got to see all the animals that we wanted and more. Warthogs, giraffes, elephants, many different birds, ostriches, zebras, water buffalo, lions, heeynas, gazelles and much more. Bob made sure we got to see Leoparde's, we saw 2, one faar away and another much closer, hanging in trees resting.
We had lions walk right next to our jeep, SO COOL. Elephants eating right next to the road, so sweet and a baby who was talking to us, or more so scared b/c of the noise of the vehicle. We ALSO got to see Cheetahs, Bob did an AWESOME job, he stopped and asked SO MANY other drivers/cars if they had seen them, probably for close to an hour before we found some hanging out by a tree, it was awesome!
We got lucky on the last day and got to see some Servals, dog sized cheetah looking cats, they were so cute playing in the Ngorongoro crater area. we really wanted to see the BIG 5 and we saw a Rhino SUPER far away through our binoculars, which was great to count, but not as close of a look as we hoped for.
Overall WONDERFUL tour company, communicative, made sure we were fed, had LOTS of water and beverages every day throughout the trip, our tour guide, Bob was great, Innocent was very sweet as well and we got very lucky with the group we had "safari family" for the 4 days!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible safari with the BEST guides!!!
Wow! What an amazing experience! Axis Safari was a great tour operator with excellent communication over Whatsapp. Everything was well organized and professional. But, I have to recognize our amazing guide Roger and his intern Wyclef! They are excellent guides!!! It makes such a difference when you have a good guide. We saw other tourists who were NOT able to see animals in Mara. Thankfully we had experienced guides who knew all the tricks so we ALL of the BIG 5! Thank you again.
GR
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very efficient
Overall the trip was good,the hotels were good but the food in the camp was poor.Brian our driver was very good and Chanson was very efficient.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Adventure
The safari was enjoyable and well-organized. We met wonderful people and had excellent guides. Heavenlight was very responsive and reassuring, taking care of everything for us—arranging the safari, hotels, managing our luggage, and answering all our questions. Bulldozer, our safari guide, was engaging and knowledgeable about the animals. He kept the experience lively with stories, jokes, and ensured our comfort with breaks and snacks.
