NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent experiences with Wamba Safaris!
During 2018 we were using the services of Wamba Safaris for 2 trips to Uganda.
We went to Uganda in April/May and in October 2018 again. After giving 2 weeks of training to develop education together with colleagues on a vocational institute in Kamuli, for the Dutch organisation called Edukans, we had the time to enjoy the beautiful country Uganda.
We were very lucky that we got in touch with Immanuel Wamba and his nice company ‘Wamba Safaris’. Immanuel himself was our driver and guide during our both trips. He did a wonderful job.
He showed us the beauty of the people and nature. Travelling by his own Safari bus he took us through the country the way we really wanted it. Immanuel is a very safe and relaxed driver and a very pleasant person to travel with. He has a lot of knowledge about the country and he plans and organizes the tour very well. In advance we had a clear overview by e-mail of the possibilities Immanuel could offer us. His communication was very good, clear and friendly during this progress of putting a trip together. Immanuel is an very customer friendly person and flexible in the way he approaches his clients. We stayed in nice hotels and beautiful lodges, we felt very comfortable.
We really enjoyed visiting the tribes in the Karamoja area and the two beautiful National Parks; Murchison Falls and Kidepo NP. We felt like we saw the real Uganda with Immanuel on our side.
We would like to recommend Wamba Safaris for anyone wo wants to make a nice tour through Uganda! The next time we are going to Uganda, he will certainly be the one we are going to call.
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great combination of price-worthiness and exclusivity
We were looking for a condensed, exclusive two-day tour to Masai Mara and Jocky Tours turned out to be a great choice. Our experienced guide Joshua took good care of us from the moment we met and together we shared an unforgettable journey. Going from Nairobi via the Great Rift Valley, Narok and through Masai regions was a unique experience by itself, and the stories and experiences Joshua shared with us during the days added huge value to our trip. Masai Mara was even more breathtaking than expected and after two intensive days we had encountered all the wildlife you could wish for. We had a great stay in a tented camp close to the park, with friendly staff and members from a nearby Masai tribe welcoming us in a great way.
While the safari tour even exceeded our expectations, the planning proceeded very smoothly as well - from the initial contacts with Minneh to Joshua dropping us off at our hotel. I would definitely recommend Jocky Tours for anyone who is looking for a great combination of price-worthiness and exclusivity.
LU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience, easy booking, very nice tour guide and driver
Booking was very easy, Robert was answering really fast. We payed 10% in advance, the rest cash the first day of the tour. Pickup at the airport was no problem. We loved Arony, who was our driver and tour guide. We were 6 people on our 7 day tour (Masai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Naivasha), everybody had a window seat.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We were completely happy with our African Paradise Safari trip! Our driver Monzur was very competent
We were completely happy with our African Paradise Safari trip! Our driver Monzur was very competent and knowledgeable. Also, everything was perfectly organized, conversation with John Peter worked super well and the camps were clean and nice! We saw so many amazing animals and made new friends! Loved it!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hiking in South Africa great nature !
A fantastic trip in the real Africa ! A mix of hikes, walks and swim in mountains, villages and the coast. From Drakensberg to Wild Coast, and through Lesoto.
Very well organised, with good accomodation and food, with some basic nights in small villages. Close to the nature, close to people living there. Far from the cities and usual tourist destinations.
Recommanded !
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Give Top Cream Safari a chance and they'll impress. Trustworthy/great communication, simply the best
Mini Version: We went for a 5 day Safari and the communication, service and friendliness of this tour operator is something you not only need but want when you are checking off this bucket list item. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Now to the long version:
Before arriving in Kenya:
We decided on going to Kenya after I was dragging my feet for several years. I started reaching out to multiple tour operators in both Kenya and Tanzania. We settled on Kenya because of the direct flight from JFK so I narrowed the search down to tour operators in Kenya, and as you know by this point probably there are quite a few of them. What narrowed down my decision to choosing Top Cream tours initially was the price they provided for the same service others were offering however this wasn't the deciding factor. We had the choice narrowed to a few but when you are sitting thousands of miles away and contemplating whether to trust a tour operator with no presence in major travel review sites, it was this tour operators instant and courteous communication that made me pick them and we are so glad we did!
After arrival in Kenya:
Erastus made sure to visit us in the hotel to go over the tour details and provide us a receipt for the payments we did online and in person. He brought the drive with himself so we get aquatinted. John(our driver) is a fantastic tour guide, we are quite people and enjoy our times away from the hustle of NYC and John gave us the quite ride we needed, with his driving we felt safe and had no problem communicating any changes or requests.
Throughout the trip the tour operator made sure to reach out to us to make sure we are all good and don't have any issues, we even decided mid-tour to extend the trip 1 day beyond what we initially planned for and they were so accommodating. We left all the decisions at their mercy and were not disappointed at all.
On our way to airport Erastus made sure to meet us and make sure we have had a good time. They even walked us to the gates. After we returned home, they reached out and made sure we are safe and that we were happy with their services.
One of the concerns I had was deciding between the Jeep and the Van, We chose to go with the latter and I can tel you the quality of the Van they provided was very good and we felt very confident that it won't leave us stranded. I doubt it would be any different for the Jeep so book with confidence.
Disclosure: I have not been paid or compensated in for this review in any way.
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
8-day Victoria Falls to the Okavango Delta: Great guide, wonderful experience!
A BIG THANK YOU to Blessing, Mthokozisi and Pamela! We took a 8-day Safari tour and it was a memorable experience for us. Blessing and Pamela responded very promptly to all our email and queries and everything during the trip was well-organised and planned efficiently. It was a good itinerary and met our expectations. Mthokozisi was our guide and he looked after us extremely well. He was warm, friendly and we had lots of good conversations during the entire tour. He even went the extra step and taught us about the culture, customs, traditions, local knowledge and history of the countries and looked out for animals while driving. I strongly recommend this tour operator for those who are keen on any of their packages. Well done, Africa Zim Travel and Mthokozisi!!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Top-notch tour with an excellent company
Our tour with Bright African Safaris was excellent. Bright African was very accommodating of our requests to customize their standard trip, including changes in itinerary and lodges. The lodges and camps they recommended for us were without exception quite comfortable. Our guide, Khamis, was always cheerful, knowledgeable and willing to accommodate whatever we wanted to do. Early on, he asked us how long we wanted to stay our each day. Full of enthusiasm, we said "as long as possible." He uncomplainingly kept us out touring every day until there was barely enough time to change and clean up for dinner. It wasn't till halfway through our trip that we realized that he was also cleaning the truck in the evening and getting lunches ready for us the next day while we were relaxing, making for an extremely long day for him, and that we could use a little more downtime too. Also, since this was our second safari, and we had become birders since our first one, we spent a long time watching and identifying birds rather than just focusing on the mammals. Once again, he was completely accommodating, working with us and a couple of bird books as long as needed to help us identify every last one. When we stopped for lunch at popular places, he also was careful to park on the outskirts of the car park and position the truck so our lunchtime view was of nature rather than other trucks. And he frequently was able to obtain pre-cooked meals from the camp chefs for our lunches so we did not eat what seems to have been the country-wide standard boxed lunch every day. Our drive from the Ngorongoro Sopa hoel into the Ngorongoro Crater on the Sopa Road could have been dangerous -- there was thick fog and misting rain, making it difficult to see oncoming traffic until the last second. Khamis was a careful, meticulous driver, navigating situations that would have made me very uncomfortable if I had been driving. He was also quite knowledgeable about the animals we saw. I highly recommend this company.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Safari is an unforgettable event in your live and a nice Safari team is a part of this experience.
A Safari is an unforgettable event in your live and a nice Safari team is a part of this experience.
We booked a 4-day safari to Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater from Arusha at Godson Adventures and were lucky to travel with Edward our guide and Michael the cook. It was a great experience and we saw many animals and experienced a great landscape. Our guide explained a lot and we could ask many questions.
At night we stayed at campsides and spend great nights in the tent with all the animals around us. Michael our cook prepared delicous african food for us. We had interesting discussions and exchange during the meals that we spend together.
Godson-adventures cared for us perfectly. It was easy to book, we had all the comfort we needed and did not miss anything.
We can absolutely recommend a safari with Godson-Adventures.
Thanks a lot from us to Godson Adventures & our great team!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Can't wait to go again!
I had a wonderful life experience with Afrishare, it exceeded my expectations at every turn!
During the booking process, Ibrahim was always quick to respond, open to specific hotel requests and itinerary changes, while offering a very competitive price. I received quotes from more than a dozen safari operators before selecting Afrishare, and am so glad I did! Our itinerary included tarangire, serengeti with hot air balloon, crater, and lake eyasi with cultural visits to Hadzabe and Datoga tribes, starting and ending the trip at Arusha. Ibrahim patiently reconfirmed each point a week before the trip. It all flowed smoothly during the trip, an entirely hassle free experience with only wonderful surprises.
Both Ibrahim and Freddy were waiting for us as expected at airport arrivals. We then headed on with our guide Freddy. The landcruiser had all the features mentioned including pop up front roof, and was clean and comfortable. Freddy definitely made the trip a fantastic one. Very professional, gave clear directions and answers, and let us know what to expect everyday. Great attitude, very patient with our repeated questions and outrageous animal sighting requests
