NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Review about Kenya by Jeffrey de Visser (The Africa Expedition)
Kenya, along with Tanzania and to a lesser extend Uganda, offer the best safari experience on the continent.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Safari
A few years ago we went on safari, but were very disappointed, because we didn't really see anything. When we intended to plan another safari, friends told us about Ute and Roho Ya Chui. They had been very happy with their safari so we gave it a try. Ute listened very well to what we want to do and see and out came a truly amazing safari. Everything was fantastic, accommodation, routing, the animals we saw and the service provided by Ute and the lodges. It was wonderful and we want to go again! Back home we heard from others, that they didn't have the trip we had and their financials were excessive!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Local Operator, Extremely Knowledgeable Guide!
After contacting many different operators in Kenya for a Masai Mara safari, I chose Bushbuck because they were timely in their responses, very friendly & cooperative with sorting out the logistics & booking, and offered a very reasonable price. After meeting our safari guide Joseph we knew we made the right decision! Joseph was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the wildlife, plantlife & ecosystems in & around the parks, as well as the people, culture, government, business environment & history of Kenya. We had a very informative Safari and learned a lot about Kenya in the process. All of the accommodations were wonderful & they did a great job to ensure that we felt safe & secure throughout the whole experience. They even made restaurant bookings for us in Nairobi on the last night of our trip so that we could have a feast before heading off to the airport.
For the curious safari goers wanting to learn about the wildlife & ecosystems in the parks as well as more about life in Kenya Bushbuck will be a great choice for a tour operator. Plus it is locally owned & operated so you know you will be supporting a local enterprise!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Up close!
I have wanted to see the African wildlife since I was a child and eTrip Africa helped me realize my dream. They took my list of species I wanted to see and designed a trip just for me and my husband. It would have been a nightmare for me to try to do it myself - not like travel in Europe and other places. But they did it painlessly for us and cheaper than I think we could have managed. The wildlife was incredible! We had great drivers/guides who knew so much and managed to find everything I wanted to see and get me close enough to really get a good look. We took 2500 photos and almost all are great. Some may even be National Geographic quality! I can't wait to go back again. We spent about 14 days and it was the most incredible thing I have ever done!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent operation and tour guide
The entire operation was easy and effortless. All were open to questions and concerns. Hoppy, our tour guide, was great. Sleeping accommodations were good and Hoppy arranged several good restaurants for dinner. He was extremely knowledgeable and quickly established a positive relationship with the seven of us in the group. We had great success getting our photos of the big 5 and many other animals and birds. Hoppy was always getting us in terrific positions for a clear line of sight. Our "walk" was fun and informative. Kudos to the rangers for providing a great time.
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Reliable, concerned, easily contact.
I have everytime got a good response from Bushbuck to my wishes. I have asked for a special tour and help with bookings and transfers, sood car and trustwothy drivers and I have got it all.
The only complyn is that the car the last time did not have good securitybelts for all the passengers.
Otherwise i am absolutely satisfied with everything.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Experienced & flexible meeting individual wishes & needs. Perfectly organized basic style safari.
Accomodations and itinerary were 100% arranged following the client's expectations. Over the complete 14-day-trip Bushbuck constantly took care of the individual needs of a family (incl. two teenage boys) while also enabling them to experience Kenyan wildlife and landscape in an intensive way - far above average. The safari style was authentic and basic but - due to a recognizable experience out of many years operating such tours - perfectly fitting the expectations we had. Expert personal guide/driver/staff made unique experiences possible. Perfect arrangements for ambitioned photographers etc.
I loved this experience
It has been for me a fabulous adventure in the midle of the wild life.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A culturally inspiring and adventurous experience of a lifetime!
I had the joy of going on a weekend safari hosted by Jafari and his colleagues to Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara national park, and it was one of the highlights of my trip to Tanzania! They were all extremely knowledgeable not only about the animals, but also about the local Masaai culture.
On our drive out we stopped at a Masaai village where we were welcomed with a traditional dance and then got to tour their village, which to this day is still one of the most powerful cultural experiences I have ever had. Jafari’s team was mindful to orient us prior to the visit so that we knew how to gratefully recognize their hospitality. In each game park our guides knew exactly where to find not only the larger animals, but I was amazed at how they could spot birds and reptiles perched in trees or along river banks out of the corner of their eyes while (safely!) driving! During the animal sightings they would share bits of information about the animals, proof of their wealth of native expertise. They gave us time to get all the pictures we could ever dream of, also offering to take pictures of us ON safari – always an important picture to remember!
All of these things are an essential part of a safari, but what made the whole experience was how gracious, kind, laid back and truly “Tanzanian” the whole team was. The camping accommodation was comfortable and clean, the food prepared by the cooks in the team was DELICIOUS and beyond my expectations, and they made us feel welcome and cared for in the relaxed African style. I have recommended his team to my friends who are keen to go on a safari, and I plan to travel back some day to go on another adventure with Jafari! Wageni, mwakaribishwa, Tanzania yetu, Hakuna Matata!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Convenience, reliable and Enjoyable.
The journey to serengeti, Ngoro Ngoro via Arusha was amazing.
We were picked up by Mr. Imran himself once we reached Arusha and than straight to the Hotel.
We had our dinner the first night and woke up early in the morning to start our Safari to serengeti and NgoroNgoro.
Everything went as planned. We saw the animals. went for game drives with good reliable cars.
Had a good driver and a very good cook with us. The food was amazing.
All in all a very good experience.