NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
We started the day by being picked up at the resort, the drive was relaxed and driver was very nice. Once we got to the airport, checkin was done and we were escorted to the boarding gate, from where we boarded the aircraft to the Mikumi Airstrip.
Upon arrival we got in these amazing Land Rovers, that were completely open and started to drive into the insanely vast reserve. Not even 5 minuten into the drive we spotted a group of elephants up close. An amazing view.
The day continued to see amazing animals in the wild, such as lions, antelopes, baboons, giraffes, hippo’s, crocodiles and zebras (and many more).
At the end of the day we were flown back to Zanzibar, where a driver was already waiting with a name sign and we were dropped off back at the resort.
Overall, an unforgettable experience where we made our dreams come true.
Many thank to the team for such a wonderful day, especially Felix our driver of the day! (I hope I write that correct)
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Guide super , organisation terrible
if it were only for the guide (Thomas) I would give top marks(we saw all the big five and several action of animals). super, he made us experience the Serengeti to the full
I will give two star for the company.
Mr Amos, the owner, gave a jeep to the driver with almost 500,000 km
every day was a problem:
radiator broken(the streets are bad that’s true, but also the car), fuel missing. all this wasted 4 hours(almost one day of game drive, who refund me this?)
mr amos made me pay the balance 150 euros (when it was 112 dollars) telling me that for him changing euros was expensive (the rate exchange is 1€=1.10$)
He also charged 5% of transaction fee(other companies make 3%)
what's even more serious: on the first and last day we had different accommodation compared to the itinerary that we paid. (of lower quality)
The last one was awful (ngorongoro inn): no light and electricity for hours.
if you want to live an “hakuna matata" experience don't book with “migration venture Africa”
I renew my compliments to the guide Thomas. super
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing 4 day guided tour, once in a lifetime experience
I did a 4 day tour in Rwanda and Uganda. Highlights were the Golden Monkey trekking and Gorilla trekking. These are experiences I will never forget. Our tour guide Brian was excellent. His knowledge on the animals was great and was very polite throughout the 4 days. Highly recommend this tour.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
4 days, 3 nights, Victoria Falls scenic Zambezi highlights is the only package you need
When you search Trip Advisor for activities in Victoria Falls you get suggestions such as touring the falls, helicopter tour the falls, a safari and a dinner cruise. This package is excellent as it takes all the highlights and puts them together in one for you. Plus it includes all transfers including to and from the airport, as well as your accommodation. Book this and your entire stay is taken care of. In addition, our key contact Mobbly was excellent and very helpful. An excellent choice for Victoria Falls.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very accommodating and great at communicating in a timely manner
Our party of seven had a great time on our trip to Africa. All the accommodations, tours and travel connections were terrific. We left for Africa on a Tuesday and 13 days later arrived back home and never had to worry about anything. The itinerary was varied and everything was enjoyable.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very committed people
Very committed people who know what they doing. Wonderful experience
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brian the best in the biz!
Our tour was a 4 day gorilla and golden monkey trekking tour with Brian as our guide. The trip was perfectly planned out with fantastic accommodation and meal options. Brian was extremely knowledgeable and made sure we were looked after throughout the whole trip.
Couldn’t recommend Brian and Big Apes enough!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and patient. Always responded right away and answered all my questions.
Started planning our safari in Oct 2023 and after communicating with 3 tour operators me and my wife chose Spirit of Kenya.
Our tour planner Filipa was amazing! She answered every question I had and always responded right away and was really patient during the process. We exchanged over 100 emails before the safari and she was able to make a custom itinerary to exactly what I wanted.
2 nights Tsavo West - Salt Lick lodge
2 nights Amboseli - Amboseli Serena
1 Night Lake Nakuru - Lake Nakuru Sopa
3 nights Masai Mara - Malaika Camp
2 Days before arrival I was still communicating with Filipa and was able to book a last minute hotel in Nairobi.
The safari was the best travel experience I ever had. Was blown away from the start at Salt Lick Lodge my favorite lodge during our stay. By the 2nd day I wanted to extend our tour by adding another day. I messaged Filipa and within an hour I had an extra night booked.
Our guide George was able to find all the big 5 and in Masai Mara we were able to see a migration crossing. Our last 2 days there was a bit of miscommunication with our guide but it didn’t take away the experience of the safari. I give spirit of Kenya 5 stars.
Special thank you to Filipa. She made everything happen and made the experience that much better.
IT
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Kaledoscope of Scenery, Wildlife and People
Namibia has so much to it. We travelled about 4.000 kms in 18 days in our Toyota Fortuner. Highlights: a giraffe standing next to our roundel in the Kalahari; the incredible sight of the Fish River Canyon which doesn't get the same publicity as The Grand Canyon but is every bit as spectacular; our cottage perched between the boulders in Aus; the austere beauty of the dunes at Sossuvlei; apple pie at Solitaire(!); the dramatic ocean at Swakopmund; spotting our first (desert) elephants in Twyfelfontein with a local villager as our guide; the drama and the privilege of watching wildlife at the waterholes in Etosha including giraffe and lions drinking from the same waterhole while keeping an eye on each other; our last view of the savannah watching the sun set and sipping our sundowners.
But not only this, the country is so much more than the usual tourist routes. It was great to top up with diesel fuel and stock up on supplies in towns such as Keetmanshoop, Aus, Outjo, Tsumeb, Otjiwaarongo and Okahandja, have a bite to eat and soak up the atmosphere of these, I think, typical African towns.
One or two things to note: arriving in Windhoek after long flights you may well feel a little weary and even sluggish and the effect can be exacerbated by the capital being at 1,600m altitude; the accommodation inside Etosha may not be at the same level as even immediately outside the Park; the quality of the C and D roads can be bad due to the 'washboard' surface but even so driving up the D707 on our way to Sesriem was a marvellous experience.
We hope to be back soon because, as with all the best destinations, we feel we've only scratched the surface - there's so much more to discover.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very interesting and varied
Learnt a lot about deserts. Liked the Skeleton coast (but it was cold!). The safari in Etosha was a highlight. Most of the lodges were good and the food good also.