US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous experience, very highly recommended
My wife & adult daughter and I took a 4 day safari with one night at Tremisana and 2 nights at Marc's Treehouse Lodge. It exceeded all expectations and was a truly wonderful experience. All aspects of the logistics of the trip ran remarkably smoothly--from making the reservations & down payment, through the pick-up & return to Johannesburg, to our move between lodges and to the scheduling of the daily game drives. Perhaps a key factor was that the entire staff treated us like family, making our stay very friendly & comfortable. I still dream about the chicken curry pie we had at Tremisana, while my wife and daughter (vegetarians) rave about the vegan-version they had, while the wildebeast stew I had one night at Marc's was fabulous. The game drives of course were the highlight and our drivers--Smiley and Rocky--added greatly to the experience, both due to their knowledge and their friendly banter. My only regret is that we weren't able to schedule a longer trip; next time it will be the 7 day safari. I very highly recommend Viva Safaris; I'm confident you won't be disappointed.
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Albert is very helpful and friendly
The whole trip is fantastic. If I go to Kenya again, I would like to explore more
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive, reliable, right choice
I joined a 6-day tour to Masai Mara, Nakuru, and Amboseli. Albert is a great guide who is an expert in animals. He was always thre first one to spot animals and took us to see the big five! We watched lions' breakfast, elephant family parade, flamingo migration, and much more! You will have a great experience here!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised, great adventure
We really liked our tour with different spots in Tremisana and at Marc‘s tree house. Everything was perfectly planned and worked according to the plan. Food was really good and we had an unforgettable time with our guides watching wild animals.
US
50-65 years of age
This is the outfitter you want!
I recently returned from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with Winrica, as well some local tours and activities, follwed up by three days in Zanzibar ... Every aspect of my time spent with them was absolutely perfect in every way. Their well trained professional guides have multiple years of experience on the mountain, and it shows...and those three days recovering on the island of Zanzibar, with the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, was nothing short of pure magic.
And, there's revenue going to a great cause, as Winrica Adventures operates a nonprofit called Dealers of Hope Foundation, that assists locals with disabilities, helping them meet basic needs from education to even safe and sustainable home construction... Giving back to the local community in ways other outfitters could, but choose not to do.
I cannot recommend this outfit enough, and they can custom tailor anything you desire when it comes to activities or tours in the region.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari
We spent 4 days of safari with Kimgoni incredible!
We did the 3 parks and were accompanied by a lovely French-speaking guide
We were amazed by the beauty of nature and all the animals we were able to see in the different parks! We also spent 2 nights in the heart of the savannah in Serengeti at the Glimpse of Africa tented camps in comfortable tents
Unforgettable experience!
The food is excellent, the staff very attentive, it is a real immersion among the animals
We 100% recommend Kingoni for a memorable stay
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic 3 day safari!
We had an amazing 3 day safari in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Naite was super helpful in organising the trip and the communication was excellent. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, reliable and helpful during our trip. I'd highly recommend!
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very reliable and competent tour operator
First of all, finding such a safari for this price is nearly impossible
In 10 days I saw the most important National Parks in Kenya and Tanzania, plus we learned about the culture of the Massai.
Beastspoor Safari acted as a very reliable agency which you could immediately tell when problems arise. This was especially important for me, as it was my first time in Africa and having a tour operator I trust was of highest importance for me.
All in all, thanks a lot for the amazing experience Beastspoor Safari.!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Kilimanjaro hike - highly recommend!
I highly recommend Spirit of Kilimanjaro if you're planning to summit Kili! i did the 7 day Lemosho route. I had an incredible experience and was very well looked after by the whole team. They were all very professional yet friendly. My guide, Sanke, was excellent and without him I would not have made it to the summit. He also shared lots of interesting facts about the environment, history and culture of the mountain and its surroundings throughout the hike. Hussain, the chef, was excellent and every meal was delicious and portions very generous (you need it due to all the calories burnt hiking). The service from the porter team was also exceptional. I picked Spirit of Kilimanjaro for my hike because I found they had a very competitive price for the hike as well as excellent reviews, and I can confirm my experience with them lived up to those reviews!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Stole our money :-(
In December 2023, my friends and I requested a quote and itinerary from Mataro. He was very responsive then and immediately gave us a custom itinerary for a safari to Tanzania and Kenya. He answered all our questions quickly and told us that if we wanted to go in August to see the Great Migration, we should book quickly and make a deposit. So we paid our 20% deposit for 6 of us early in December (more than $6K)... but then things turned south. As soon as we paid, he completely turned on us. First, I received no receipt of my deposit (only a WhatsApp text saying he received it). When I asked him about it, he scolded me and told me he had a medical accident. I felt bad so I left him alone for 6 weeks, even though I was worried about wiring so much money and never getting a receipt. He finally reappeared in March, and then said "everything with our trip was fine and he was working on it". But when I asked him if the 4 rooms at all our accommodations were booked, he lied and said that I had asked for only 3 rooms even though I had emails and texts saying I requested 4 rooms. He kept saying "he was working on it" and told us to basically to not worry, and to "let him do his job". Meaning he didn't want us asking questions. By the time, May came around, we found out he had not booked any of the hotel reservations and he didn't do his job at all. Pretty much all of the accommodations we selected by then were all full and could not accommodate us. It was such a stressful experience and Mataro was completely unprofessional about it - lying to us saying that everything was okay and booked. We only found out after calling the accommodations that he in fact did not book any of the accommodations and instead just took our $$$. After months of back and forth, my friends and I decided he was untrustworthy, unprofessional, and a scammer. So we cancelled our trip and booked a different operator at the last minute.