GY
Francis, was exceptional from the moment we were picked up to the last goodbye.
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I recently had the pleasure of embarking on a 3-day safari to the Maasai Mara, and I must say, it was an unforgettable experience! Our guide, Francis, was exceptional from the moment we were picked up to the last goodbye. His expertise and deep knowledge of the Mara's wildlife and terrain truly made the trip stand out.
From the first day, Francis ensured we were well taken care of, offering insights into the local Maasai culture and traditions, which added a layer of depth to the journey. His familiarity with the land meant we were always in the right spots at the right time to witness incredible wildlife moments. The Big Five? We saw them all, and more! Francis’ keen eyes and patience led us to witness a cheetah on a hunt, a pride of lions lounging under the sun, and a herd of wildebeest preparing to cross the Maasai river.
What truly impressed me was Francis’ passion for conservation. He was very respectful of the animals and their space, ensuring our safari was not only thrilling but also ethical. He took time to answer all our questions and share stories that made the entire experience richer.
Our budgeted tent accommodation was comfortable. The meals were ok, and each day felt perfectly paced with game drives, relaxation, and sundowners. But it was Francis who truly elevated the experience. His warm personality, professionalism, and dedication made us feel like we were in safe, knowledgeable hands.
If you're considering a Maasai Mara safari, I highly recommend this tour and especially the guiding services of Francis.
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This is the best tour operator.
Thanks to Daylight Adventures & Safaris, especially Misaro Chweya. They organized the best safari for us. All our wishes were taken into account
The organization was at the highest level.
We traveled with children - 6, 7, 8 and 10 years old. The tour was selected very carefully.
No comments on the organization.
We will recommend you to all our friends and acquaintances.
GY
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with Francis Ngugi (Faru), great information throughout the tour and entertaining
Great experience! Saw the big 5! Great information throughout the tour and increíble views.
GY
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I would say he is an extremely funny extrovert and very knowledgeable.
The trip was amazing and one in a life time experience. My friends and I booked a three day Masa Masa Safari through Axis Africa Safaris in Kenya. The staff at the main office greeted us warmly and made our entire process smooth from day one of our journey. The tour guide provided to us was Francis Ngugi (Faru). In my opinion he is knowledgeable about everything within the reserve park and outside. He answered every question we had plus gave more context to the subject. His personality is one of a kind. Francis was funny while assisting with any favors we might have wanted and drove us to the perfect spots to get the best pictures possible of the wildlife. He seems to really love his job. We spotted all of the big 5 animals (lion, cheetah, elephant, rhino and lepoard) which is very rare to do making the trip even more incredible than it already was. I definitely recommend anyone booking to specifically ask for him. Overall the trip and experience I would say was a 10/10.
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded our expectations greatly!!!
We couldn't recommend Estomih and Safari Soles more! Tanzanian owned and clearly very experienced.
We couldn't fault Estomih and Safari Soles one bit. Every part of our holiday was exceptional, thoughtful and very well prepared.
From noticing that our lunches were always better than everyone else's to Estomih knowing exactly where all the animals will be it was exceptional.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great planning with prompt communications and fair price
I have used Safaribookings.com for a few times and have good experience. I selected Botswana and Zimbabwe as my destinations. As usual I contacted 3 different travel agents on Safaribookings.com and Sian Edwards from Off2Africa was the first to respond my initial request and the fastest in subsequent correspondence. This is important with the time zone different. Sian also regular answered my questions during the weekend. Sian has wealth of knowledge of the geography, various camps offerings, etc., and she helped us to pick 5 different camps for our 11-day adventure. I shared my itinerary to a couple of safari guides at different camp in Botswana, they all praised the travel plan and the unique arrangements allowing us to see the great diversity of geography and wildlife of the country. We never felt we were repeating our game drives because they were all unique and different. At Nxai Pan, it was a salt pan (or desert like) land based safari. At Okavango Panhandle, it was water only safari. At Okavango Delta, it was grassland 4x4 water crossing safari. At Chobe River, it was the classic national park safari. They all unique from each other. Sian was able to connected all of them seamlessly. We have zero issue in the hand-off between each camp via flight or shuttle. It was totally stressless. We just showed up and everything just worked as planned. When I had any questions during the trip, Sian was able to answer usually within a few hours.
The great communications went beyond just answer calls or emails. Off2Africa provided a custom website dedicated for my trip. It detailed each element of the trip from transportation to lodging, and info about each location and all the activities. Off2Africa also provided an app during our trip and it simply made life easier during the trip.
One of the most important question you as a reader wanted to know is the price. I would say "Fair". You can always negotiate and find a slightly lower price somewhere but I believe Sian is fair and very reasonable. I did spot check a few of the camps and activities prices. Sian was right there. We were not overcharged at all.
Our group was original 2 couples which was very simple. 2 rooms at each camp and we are good to go. Half way in our planning my travel partners added their adult daughter to the trip. Sian was able to add one more person to our plan creatively. I think she did a fantastic job of helping us minimize any single surcharges. Yes, the single paid more but I think it was very reasonable. @sian - thanks!!
This is my 4th trip to Africa Safari and by far this is the best safari trip. I will not hesitate to recommend Off2Africa and Sian Edwards.
KR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kind friendly and knowledgeable
My three-day gorilla experience with Antique Safari was incredible. Geofrey was knowledgeable and friendly, and the reliable car made navigating Bwindi Forest exceptional. The local guides were well-informed, and interacting with the local community added a meaningful touch to the adventure.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 days central and Northern Serengeti
I was in Tanzania with a group trip (Kilimanjaro & 3-day safari Ngorogoro, Tarangire, Manyara) and wanted to add on an additional safari experience in the Serengeti. I settled on Easy Travel as the tour company to do this, configuring a custom 5-day safari in the central and northern Serengeti to capture the wildebeest migration. They were fantastic - planning itinerary, lodging, hot air balloon, and in-country flights. I found all logistics and accommodations to exceed expectations and had a great time.
Most importantly, the make or break of any safari IMO, my driver-guide Rajabu was outstanding. Right after landing and clarifying my safari goals we saw Cheetah, Lions, Hippos, and a Leopard. Now - game sightings are very much luck as well as skill - you can never guarantee where animals will be/how they will act. But Rajabu did a great job working with other guides to figure out where our optimal viewing based on my goals would be. He was flexible on scheduling and had no issue with eating most of our meals in the bush to maximize safari time! His knowledge of the animals is deep, and his amiable disposition made the days run smoothly. I would absolutely recommend Easy Travel and Rajabu to anyone looking for a safari and would work with them again enthusiastically!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible 3-day safari with amazing wildlife, great guides, and stunning landscapes. Unforgettable
Incredible 3-day safari with amazing wildlife, great guides, and stunning landscapes. Unforgettable
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Gorilla trekking in Uganda
We had an amazing experience on our gorilla trekking trip in Africa, thanks to our fantastic guide and driver! Everything ran smoothly from start to finish. All of the lodges were booked by the agency and were of great quality (we chose the mid-range option). The car was always clean and comfortable, and any requests we had during the trip were promptly addressed. Our guide was knowledgeable, professional, and made the entire journey stress-free. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
