NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They took great care of us!
We booked a five day safari with Hekima. Unfortunately one of us got sick so we had to cancel the safari on day 2. In the meanwhile we could stay at Hekima House where the very friendly staff took great care of us. We couldn’t ask for more.
The manager helped us a lot with preparing bills and setting up a letter for our insurance company.
We would definitely recommend this company because they will make sure you are all right!
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well done
We met in Nairobi with our driver/guide William, very human person, availble to satisfy everything you need. We went 2 days in Maasai Mara, beautiful, we could see many animals, and 1 day to Lake Naiwasha, boat ride, cycle tour, very nice, among the weather...
Only suggestion to pay attention with Wifi connection in the van and in the Ecocamp. Everything OK, thanks to Maurice too.
Next year we would like to have another trip with them.
Thanks.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
South Africa Safari a $20K DISASTER
My review is based on the Facts concerning our disaster October 2019 Safari: 1. Provided flight times 4X to company, arrived in Cape Town after almost two days traveling and NO ONE from this company was there to meet us, would think that a company had been in business for so many years would have figured out how to meet guests at the airport, we finally found their rep after ONE Hour of searching the airport. We had paid an extra $220 because we were told that the company had to pay a driver to come pick us as we were a separate transfer because of our late arrival. We were very surprised that when we joined our large group that we were packed into a small van with passengers to our knowledge did NOT have to pay an extra transfer fee. We did NOT have a separate transfer as charged. Next, we choose this very expensive company because they advertise in writing that there will be a 10 guests per expedition. Another surprise for us was that we had 28 guests on our expedition which was 4 TIMES the advertised limit!! Because there were SO MANY guests, we were packed into small crowded vans for the entire Cape Town portion of this tour with guides who also served as drivers and their explanations could only be heard in the seat next to the driver, a real disaster, very poorly organized. Also we needed assistance in purchasing SA Rand and were UNABLE to get any assistance from Chris or his employees, we eventually solved the problem ourselves, Cape Town tour was totally disorganized as we had NO idea what to see or what to do with the large amount of FREE time we were given on this tour. This review is just the tip of the iceberg as I could almost write a book on how much we were disappointed on paying over $20K for a safari that we experienced so many problems. We should have spent this large amount of money on a different tour operator who was focused on providing more value for the dollar:(
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
the best people, had an amazing time with them, they made my trip. most wonderful trip of my life
they were the kindest people, good hearted, always looking out for the best for us.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari experience
I had an amazing experience at the four day trip! The guide took really good care of us and the food was great as well. My favorite part was Serengeti. The guide was flexible as well, we wanted to stop by a Maasai tribe and we did.
Sleeping in Serengeti was a cool experience. I would definitely want to go with the Dodo Group on another activity if I ever get lucky to return to Tanzania.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari - Totally amazing. The best experience in my life so far.
I went on a 5 days safari tour with “Dodo group” and with one word it was just amazing! We had one guide and one chef with us at the tour. It felt so safe and the guide became our friend and made his best to make a unforgettable safari for us. We saw the whole Big 5 and he told us a lot of interesting facts and funny stories. The chef made amazing local food and helped us with everything we needed. Everything was so organized and they really cared about the safety and was listening at our wishes for the safari tour. The best thing I’ve ever done. I can absolutely recommend Dodo group!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was an amazing person, friendly and free
It was a very awesome experience, from booking to the tour itself.
under20 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Spot on
Bonfire Adventures is definitely the tour company to use not only do they offer amazing rates but are spot on with the tiny details or requests handed to them by a client.I have trusted them for years and believe I’ll continue doing so for the oncoming trips to come.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brilliant, all of what I was expecting from a Safari.
The safari tour in the Masai maara was amazing. Evans (our guide) was smilly, very helpful, a safe driver and with good energy. Thanks to him, we saw most animals (lions, cheethas, rhino, hippos, crocodile, giraffe, elephants, impala, buffalos, zebras, antilopes etc) except leopards.
Regarding the living at Jambo Maara, The restaurant waiters are very nice but the other employees were not welcoming and seemed to be suscipious about us.
The communication via 'whatsapp to book the safari with Bonfire was not smooth. I could not get all the pieces of information I was requesting, so I had to wait to land in Nairobi to go to their office and get all the details I needed. Once at the office, everything was easier.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dennis Kibe treated us really well and was quick to respond to our queries. Thank you Kibe. Apprecia
The communication was prompt and information was up to date. Our tour was enjoyable.