20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent budget safari
Overall the safari was great. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and we saw so many animals. We were picked up from our Airbnb outside of Nairobi and driven to the office the morning we departed. The amenities at the camps outside the parks were not luxurious, but certainly adequate. The food was substantive and lunch was provided each day, as promised, while on game drives or driving between parks. Communicating with Robert was very easy as he was very responsive. One thing to be aware of is that if you’re doing a multi-day safari visiting different parks then one day may not include a game drive, but just driving between parks. We did a 5 day safari to Masai Mara and Amboseli, which actually was 1.5 day drives in each park. The morning of first (6 HRs) and all day of third day was driving (11.5 hrs). That’s inevitable because of the distance - but whereas some safaris may fly you into the parks, this safari route is all driving. Also, with these types of safaris you may be picking up and dropping off group members as not everyone is on the same schedule. We did encounter one miscommunication where our transportation to Mombasa wasn’t as we expected. We actually had to backtrack a few hours and pick up an intercity bus for 8 hours to get to our destination, where as we thought the Safari van or transport associated with the safari would bring us there. It was a bit of an added stressor and if we had known it was a public bus we may have arranged other transportation for that last day. All in all it was a great adventure, and a great deal for what you get, but just make sure to be clear on transportation and your agenda!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Tour! Safe and Efficient!
I could see so many precious scenes such as lions eating a wildebeest and cheetahs eating an antelope. My family and friends don't believe that I took those pictures, but I really took them! :D I really enjoyed the tour of Tanzania Roadside Expeditions.
Before I went to Tanzania, I had sent a lot of emails to Paul to ask about the itinerary, hotel and the price. He patiently answered them and arranged the itinerary for me. Also he came to pick me up at the airport on the first day, and I felt relieved to see him because I traveled alone and I concerned about the safety of Arusha. During the tour I felt no danger.
James, the driver, knew where to find animals and I could see many precious scenes as I wrote above. Also his driving skill was nice. He carefully drove not to shake the car, and when we found animals, he always took the best position to observe them. Thanks to him I took so many nice pictures. Also he took me to the local market in Arusha on the last day and he explained to me the local lives in Arusha. Those were so interesting, too! :)
Also, the members of the company were so friendly and they took me to a local restaurant on the first day and final day. I really felt at home and forgot that I was traveling alone. :)
Thank you very much for all of the staffs of Tanzania Roadside Expedition! I can't believe I experienced such precious moments!
If I could go Tanzania again, I must choose same company! ;)
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
reliable, experienced and friendly
We had a great journey throughout Uganda, completely fulfilling our expectations, accompanied by two welcoming guides who remain our friends. Communication was very quick and obliging, services were reliable and tailored to our wishes and interests. Thank you very much! We definitely recommend Karumuna Safaris as a tour operator.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Safari
Beacon Safaris did a great job. Robert was very responsive, answering all my e-mails and questions very promptly. We were sent a detailed itinerary and instructions about pick-up the morning our safari started. Our guide/driver, Antony, was right on time. He was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to make sure that our safari to the Maasai Mara was what we wanted. No one can guarantee what animals you can see, but Antony kept his ears open to the chatter and was able to show us the entire big-5 within 24 hours of our arrival at the Mara. He showed respect for the animals and did an excellent job telling us about them. We had a choice of lodging and the one we picked was great, more than living up to expectations. All in all, our experience with Beacon Safaris was excellent.
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great White Water Rafting in Uganda
We had a 1-day white water Rafting tour from Kampala to Jinja prepared by Speedway Safaris. Thanks to the excellent arrangement. Transport and lunch were fine as well as the activity itself which was memorable. We got this company from Google while at our hotel room in Kampala. We called and talked to one Kiganda who sent us an itinerary immediately and we approved it out rightly. He later came to Sheraton Hotel for payment so that the trip be done on following day. We were picked up the next day by our driver one Robert and we reached Jinja in time. We spent morning and afternoon hours on the up-roaring River Nile waters. Thanks speedway for making such a short day tour a great one. Any person can use their services for tours in Uganda.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience
Thank you both so much for arranging our trip, everything went very smoothly and all as planned, not one problem at all.
The safari at Spekes Camp was just out of this world! The guides were just brilliant, we saw everything and I mean everything! Including cheetah, leopard, black rhino, elephants, many lions, the list goes on! We were lucky enough to see the migration and saw zebra crossing the Mara river trying to get past 11 crocodiles and 7 lions!
It really was very special to see and as for Spekes Camp well we can not wait to go back!
We renewed our new vows in Zanzibar which was amazing the staff went above and beyond what we expected, I was walked to the ceremony with dancing and drums....slightly embarrassed but really was a great traditional service.
We would 100% recommend Safari Club services, in fact I have already given someone their details and we will be booking again!
Thanks to Ellie and Paul at Safari Club for organising the most amazing experience we have had to date, excellent service.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing from start to finish!
Encounter safaris thought of everything. Organising to so so much in a different country can often be a difficult experience, trying to think of everything. Not with encounter, we covered so much and it was seamless thanks to our fantastic guide, Tolbert. Tolbert offered so much knowledge and insight into the country, which makes a trip like this even more special. My next safari will be with encounter and I’ll recommend them to everyone! Thank you guys!!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good tour operator. Beautiful vacation!
We don't have any complaints. De communication was very good, before and during the vacation. De accommodations were fine als well. Not luxury, but we got what we need voor a good stay. Perfect! The booked safari's en tours were great.
In summary, it certainly lived up to our expectations.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good
I decided to talk my daughter for a vacation and l choose a 8 day tour.The smile and fun my daughter had brought joy to my heart.Emmanuel the tour guide and my daughter clicked from day one and that made my life easier as my daughter is energetic and so was the guide.