US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What an incredible experience that I'll never forget!
I now realize how lucky I was that my first visit to Kenya, and indeed Africa, was with Sylvester. Quite simply, Kenya is in his blood and you would not want to go on Safari without his key briefing. His passion and endless energy made everyday of the trip so enjoyable. Every moment was an exciting lesson on Kenyans beautiful wildlife and landscape. I would not consider going on safari without Sylvester leading the way. I highly recommend that you take his tours and recommendations for places to stay and visit while on your trip to Kenya.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It is a nice safaris Ltd and had everything well arranged.
All the staffs are very nice, including their boss, very warm-hearted. They even helped me to find my lost. Everything is well arranged in the 11-day tour. With their efforts, we did have a happy journey.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
My Review on Seven By Far Travel Tour Company
I am happy to provide a reference for the Seven By Far Travel, a tour firm I have worked with from 2011. I've known the Director Ken Sila for more than 10 years and find him to be a respectable Manager who runs his firm with integrity and skill. When I wanted 3 years ago, I went to the Seven By Far Travel for all my tour needs.
From setting up my holiday needs to dealing with client issues, the Seven By Far Travel tour company has always been dependable, straightforward and honest. Tour fees can be quite expensive, but the Seven By Far Travel has always been forthright with costs and hours billed, and they've even worked with me on payment arrangements. I'm happy to recommend them to anyone seeking tour guidance for the following reasons:-
1. They acts professionally, are punctual, are organized, are Sensitive to group needs and are Prepared for medical emergencies
2. They are Knowledgeable, are accurate, are multilingual and they know their audience
3. They have the right personality, are engaging, have leadership skills, and a Good sense of humour and the Board of Management of Seven By Far Travel seeks feedback
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
No worries. Great service and Safari trip!
My husband and I went on a 13 day safari with Kenya Walking Survivor’s and we were extremely happy with every aspect of the trip. As others have stated, I too was leery about wiring so much money to an unknown person in Kenya, but rest assured, Mr. Otieno is very ethical and will go to all lengths to make your trip spectacular. Our plane arrived and departed in the wee hours of the night and he provided transportation each time. We had such a great guide (Ochieng) who was focused on providing us with the best views and photos of all of the animals. Not only was he the first to spot the animals, we were finished viewing them before other vans came upon the same viewing spot. We were on our way to another spotting by the time the competitor’s guides came along. He was very knowledgeable too about all of the animals and the country of Kenya. Our accommodations were top of the line. I know with Kenya Walking, you can choose to tent it, but we chose the tented camps and lodges which were very luxurious. We literally had linen table clothes and a 5 course meal out in the middle of the Serengeti when we went to Tanzania. Mr. Otieno is very accessible too. When we were leaving, we accidentally left our cameral in the drop-off car. I had to call Mr. Otieno at 2:30 AM and he answered and called the driver to return to the airport with our camera. He couldn't be more attentive to his clients. The food at all of our lodges and tented camps included a wide variety of Western food and some African selections. It was delicious. They will provide all the bottled water for you on your safari. You only have to purchase alcoholic or soft drinks, if you choose those. He really listens to the clients’ feedback too because there was one hotel in Naivasha that we mentioned we didn’t like to our guide and before the end of our trip, the word got back to Mr. Otieno and he had already changed the Chester hotel to another tented camp for that location. I cannot stress enough how nice these tented campsites are. It was like we were the rich and famous on a safari. He said he negotiates rates, so he can get them much cheaper than if the customer books it directly. I was afraid since his rates were lower than the other companies that I would get sub-par safari, but that wasn't the case at all. Overall, I would rate our experience as 5+++! Since we had 13 days for our trip, the only thing I would do differently is I think I would choose to go see the gorillas. I heard from other people along the way that it was super cool to see them. We met the guide who specializes in those tours and his name is Martin. He was great too, although we only had him drive us back from the border to Nairobi. You can’t go wrong with this company.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
More than just a safari
The safari was well organized and also flexible. Accomandation, food and time were perfect and especially our tourguide Afra. He has a huge knowledge about the animals, the wildlife nature and even above that. In addition he made the athmosphare within the group quit familiar.
Thanks a lot, it was an awesome experience for a fair price.
We can definitively recommend it.
Katharina, Friederike and Kathrin
LK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Seven By Far Travel is well experience and professional safari organizer
First Class Service We booked the "family safari" upon recommendation from our friends here in Sri Lanka. Thank you for your effort that made us very delighted with our very first safari in Africa. There was always something new and exciting everyday for us and the children as well. New things each day. The safari was neither too short or too long. Just ideal and what we wanted. Internal flights worked like clock work and farewell dinner at Carnivore Restaurant was superb. We hope to return again to Africa one day in the future and visit Tanzania to see the Ngorongoro Crater. I feel that we were really well looked after and felt very safe in your excellent vehicles.. We will highly recommend your company. thanks to sylvester and the YOUNG ENERGETIC TEAM
Prompt Responses and outstanding customer service
Spot Kenya Safari has outstanding customer care. They diligently work within your budget and recommend many beautiful places to see. I especially like the fact that they are prompt with responses and have outstanding customer care. I would recommend Mr. Mwanzia any time.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
African Advenatures
I highly recommend Samless Adventures we used to organise and book an 10 days trip in Tanzania with an add on to Tanzania Wildlife Parks.
We had a fantastic trip. The organisation was excellent and all done on-line. Dealing with Neema was a real delight. She made excellent suggestions about how to tailor our itinerary to maximise our time in Tanzania. Neema recommended that we have 2 nights in each of four lodges to allow us to get a good feel for each area. This was excellent advice. I think if we had a shorter time at each we might have felt a bit rushed. She was very attentive and quick with her responses providing a lot of detail and good lodge options.
When our itinerary had been organised she secured the bookings and quickly confirmed them with us including a phone discussion to clarify any outstanding matters.
In Tanzania, the pick up and transfer between lodges was seamless and really well-coordinated,leaving us with very little to do. We continue to be amazed that our transfer from Tanzania to Parks side went without a hitch.
Now we came again for climbing mountain Kilimanjaro for 7 days.
Samless Adventures was a pleasure to deal with. Tanzania is an amazing place
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Zimbabwe - 4 types of safari in one trip
I had travelled with this company before but my partner Janet had not. We were both taking early retirement and I wanted to surprise her with something special. They put together an amazing itinerary, kept me informed and made everything happen so smoothly (doesn't always happen in Africa!), even keeping the secret from Janet.
First worry from Janet was how safe is Zimbabwe. There were no worries as we were so well looked after by guides and camp staff. Even the transfers ran without problems.
Imbabala on the banks of the Zambezi was a treat. Moonlight suppers under the stars, amazing game drives and river cruises - even woken from a siesta one afternoon to see a herd of elephants crossing the river. Camp Hwange was totally different, - same wonderful hospitality and food but rugged terrain and close encounters with lion and elephants in particular. Our third camp was again in Hwange but a walking safari with Leon Varley. We tracked leopard, lion, hyena and elephant. An exhilarating experience to be on the ground with the animals. An amazing guy with many incredible stories to tell around the camp fire. The last stop was on an island in Lake Kariba. Safari's from a boat! getting very close to buffalo that would not be possible on land. And the most amazing sunsets, once with an old bull elephant way out in the water feeding on soft reeds with the sun setting behind him which will stay in my memory forever.
In this part of Africa game is almost guaranteed but the difference is the feeling that these special moments with the game are yours alone. There are not dozens of vehicles surrounding a lion unlike the Masai Mara. Mostly it is just your truck and the wildlife.
I cannot recommend the Zambezi Safari Company highly enough for arranging a sensational trip for us, not just the wildlife but superb organisation, so much so that we could totally focus on relaxation and adventure.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I had the opportunity to use the service of Sopt kenya safaris , they did a superb work on my safari
I must take opportunity to thank Maurice for making this trip unforgettable for me and my daughter , he saw to it that all my requirements were taken care of and made sure we had a great time in Kenya. I have to say some good words on our guide Haroon, This guy made sure that on the last day of our safari we saw the lion , he made our trip wonderful