NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Private Safari and northern Serengeti - Zamunda rocks!
My girlfriend and I went on a 5 days (4 nights) private safari with Zamunda tours.
To summarize it - I would always do it this way again - which was a great recommendation of Salim
1) it’s the only way to get to the northern Serengeti which is beautiful remote and we saw the migration over the Mara river - while
staying in an absolutely luxurious tented lodge (these lodges are only temporary for a couple of month a year there). We heard Hyenas and other wildlife at night - while being guarded at night by a Masaai men who was protecting the camp at night. While every part of the safari had its uniqueness- I would always come back to see the Northern Serengeti as it’s way less populated and stunning. The migration was overwhelming- we even saw a wildebeest being catched by crocodiles - an experience which really makes me consider becoming vegetarian…..
2) only a private safari gives you the opportunity to move around within the Jeep to get the best view on wildlife- which is very important depending on which side of the car the wildlife is. I had direct eyesight with a lion 1m of each other which was quite intense….. the lion liked the shade of our Jeep and liked a little bit to much our rear tyre. Once the lion started to lick and play with the paws with our tyre it was time to hit the road again. Needless to say a private tour also gives you the opportunity to follow your own pace, have the guides attention for your questions and set the priorities. Ours were the Hippos - our true spirit animals. Jonathan (who was an amazing guide) took us therefore especially to places with hippos where we could see them outside the pond as well during daytime. Thanks a lot!!
We first looked at shared safaris and were considering the cost. Fun fact - my girlfriend doesn’t like camping (many thanks to her) so we opted for tented lodges which was very great in the end. If we would have camped in tents we would have been soaking wet as quite unusual for the time of the year a warm front passed through. The rain was drumming on roof of our camp while we were sleeping in a king size bed in our lodge. You can imagine how people in the other Jeep’s looked like when we passed them next morning
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect attention to customer experience!
I went with Mambo Gorila to Gorilla trekking for one day. As I requested, and althoue very unusual, they managed to arranage a tour for only myself with the gorilas for the same price!
The price I got from Mambo was the best offer by a hundreds of dolars from other companies.
All the staff of the hotel and the company are so nice and helpful especialy Nicholus who took amazing care of me from the minuite I conacted Mambo and even helped me long after with other activitis in diffarent country (which were not paid to Mambo).
I recomend this company with all my hurt!
CH
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Julius Thuvi Safaris is a trustworthy travel company taking customer wishes into consideration
This is the second time we have booked our holiday with Julius Thuvi safaris. The first time, in 2019, we wanted to get to know the Amboseli National Park and the Masai Mara. As a default, we wanted to stay overnight directly in the parks. The second time, this September (2023), we again wanted to get to know Amboseli as well as Tsavo East and Tsavo West. Again, we wanted to stay overnight in the respective parks, so that we would not have to travel to the park and thus lose time travelling there.
Julius Thuvi Safaris is a trustworthy travel company with good contacts to the lodges. All customer wishes are taken into consideration and everything is organised very well. We are already looking forward to our next trip with Julius Thuvi Safaris.
Many thanks Julius and the team
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
All of the people were very nice and helpful. They tailor made the tour for us, amazing.
All of the people in Luna’s Wild Rides were very nice and helpful. Ana tailor made a fabulous trip according to our request, Luther and Samwel worked very hard, tried their best to spot more animals for us. We can’t have so amazing experience without all of them, thanks Ana, Luther, Samwel, Mudib,Juma, Steven, Tjerk and everyone helped us in our trip.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Overall we had good safari time
We had a 8-day Safari trip in Kenya,organized by William,who had years of experience in operating.In general,we had good time in Amboseli NP and Masai Mara NR.We saw cheetah hunting and zebra crossing Mara River then got eaten by the crocodile.The accomdation in these two areas(Kibo Safari Camp&Osero Camp) are well located with delicious food and good service.
But there are two points I'm not satisfied with.
1.I made deposit payment on July 3(travel date is Sept 3-10).At middle Aug,William said that due to Kenya government policy,VAT hike by 16% so he need to adjust price.We need to pay extra USD300 each person.I checked with some other Madukha's guests and they didn't face price change.This is really annoying but we have no time to find other agency at that time point,we can only accept.
2.The accomdation at Naivasha is always marked as "Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort" at the itinerary during the whole process.At early Aug I also ask William are accomdations all confirmed and won't be changed.His answer is yes.But at last we were arranged to "Lake Naivasha Resort".I was very angry and William explained that staff make mistake when booking hotels and refund the price gap. (BTW "Lake Naivasha Resort"is more like a conference hotel,guests are loacl businessman/businesswomen.There are no more than 10 guests at dinner and breakfast....)
So I don't know whether I should recommend this agency or not.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Safari was absolutely amazing, but the company needs to work on some points still.
Kameraz of Africa was incredibly quick to respond to emails. They put together a package for us exactly according to our wishes. The safari was absolutely magical and the accommodations we had booked were very good. Our driver was nice and very good at his job. He knew what he was doing and where he was going. We wished he would have told us more and interacted more. He was more of a driver than a guide. He was unfortunately a lot on his phone and did not pay attention when we tried to talk to him and ask him to stop because we wanted to take pictures. We often had to stand and wait for the driver as he was late in the mornings. The first day he was late for over 1 hour.
We were very disappointed that we didn’t get informed about the new rules of the park that affected our schedule.
When we booked we were given a schedule of what our days would look like and after seeing the schedule we confirmed the booking and paid accordingly. On the evening before our last day, the driver told us that we would be heading back to Nairobi in the morning. While we thought we were going on our last game drive as it was the one we had in our schedule and booked.
Apparently, the park's fees have changed and we had not been informed about this before. So we were very disappointed. And when we took this up with the company, they just blamed "the government and park authorities". They didn't take responsibility for what they could have done for us, or apologize for not informing us. It felt like they couldn't understand our disappointment of missing a half day safari. Before this, we received a very good treatment.
The experience during the safari was so fantastic that it outweighed our vacation. Would give Kameraz of Africa a rating of 3,5.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
We did an 8 day safari in Kenya with Tall Masai Safaris, Benson helped us plan our stay there, and Antony our guide did a great job, highly recommended.
NP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional Diana & Francis Safari
We had the pleasure of booking a safari with Venture Africa Budget Safaris, and we can't express enough how exceptional the experience was. Diana, from the very beginning, went above and beyond in assisting me with the booking process. Her patience and thorough answers to our numerous queries were greatly appreciated.
The pickup and drop-off facilities were seamless, thanks to Diana's meticulous planning. But what truly made this safari unforgettable was our guide, Francis. He went the extra mile to ensure we had the most incredible experience. His expertise and knowledge of the wildlife were evident, and he expertly guided us through the Masai Mara game drive.
Under Francis's guidance, we were treated to the most breathtaking views of wild animals in their natural habitat. The attention to detail and coordination during the game drive was outstanding. Francis's dedication to providing us with a memorable safari adventure was truly commendable.
In addition to the incredible wildlife experience, one of the most memorable highlights of our safari with Venture Africa Budget Safaris was the opportunity to visit a Masai village. This cultural encounter was a true gem of our journey.
The warm and welcoming Masai people shared their traditions and way of life with us. We were invited to participate in their dances, witness their unique housing structures, and learn about their deep connection to the land and wildlife. It was a fascinating and heartwarming experience, giving us a genuine insight into the rich heritage of the Masai people.
This cultural exchange, facilitated by Venture Africa Budget Safaris, added a profound layer to our safari adventure. It's these authentic encounters that make a journey truly unforgettable, and I'm grateful to have had the chance to connect with the wonderful people of the Masai village
In conclusion, we can't recommend Venture Africa Budget Safaris enough. The combination of Diana's exceptional customer service and Francis's extraordinary guiding made this safari a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you're looking for an unforgettable adventure in Africa, this is the team to choose. Thank you, Diana and Francis, for making this safari an unforgettable journey into the heart of the wild.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and smooth unforgettable safari experience
We had a great 2-day safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro, expertly orangised by Hekima Safari. Many thanks to Richard for arranging the trip and tour guides Victor and Ambrose for their attention to detail, enthusiasm and humour.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfection
The trip of a lifetime that we had in Tanzania could not be so perfect without Kanje Grand Tours. Our guide Amani was very professional and passioned with his job. He explaned all our questions and the way he was spoting the wildlife was remarkable. Five safari days in a unique location had fill us with stories and images for many years. Thank you Kanje Grand Tours !
