DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
another excellent second tour
In September 2024 we traveled to Uganda for the third time. After having an excellent guide in 2023 with Davis Kibuga, he was our first choice again this year. We were again given a friendly welcome at the airport in Entebbe. Since we arrived late, we were taken to a lodge near the airport. His vehicle was again in excellent condition, it now had a cooler for drinks and a stable charging system. Davis had suggested a great idea of doing chimpanzee habituation. us excellent sighting luck. This time we got very close to the chimpanzees in Kibale NP. We were also very lucky with the "golden monkeys". We also discovered tree-climbing lions on a tree in the Ishasha sector. The chameleons near Bwindi NP were a completely new animal. All of our sighting dreams have come true. Davis is very flexible, he tries to fulfill all wishes. The accommodations were again of a very high comfortable and their food was delicious. We had a very eventful 12 days with him in Uganda. We felt very safe at all times. He is also and professional driver. We can highly recommend Davis Kibuga for your trip to Uganda or Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. His English and knowledge of nature and wildlife is excellent.
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Competitive budget prices but some money trouble
We did the budget safari 12d Kenya + Tanzania. Good value for money. Better accommodation than we expected.
Good communication before, during and after booking via WhatsApp. Good communications during the safari until there was money trouble, then harder to reach which was stressful. Make sure to get multiple numbers where you can reach them. Pesapal for deposit payment when booking worked very well.
As for reliability.. We suffered some money trouble. When we were already on our long journey to Kenya we received wishes about paying in cash which is a ridiculous amount of money. This because our tour started on a Sunday which caused some problem with banks, but they knew this for 6 months in advance. We ended up having to go extra to an ATM with them to take out as much cash as possible and pay the rest by card like we were supposed to.
Yet the worst part was that they had trouble transferring our money to the tour operator they cooperated with on the Tanzania side, and no one informed us about this until one day before heading to Serengeti the guide tells us we can't come because the money hasn't come to them. They wanted to leave us there and I had to try to mediate the communication between the companies who didn't seem to have good relations at all. Horrible stressful experience where we ended up taking a chance and desperately paying for the rest of the safari AGAIN by ourselves directly to the Tanzania tour operator. In the end the money ended up where it should and we got a refund from the Tanzania tour operator so we didn't have to pay anything extra. Allegedly this was all due to a public holiday and some kind of global transfer issues, but at least the holiday they should have planned for and done the money transfer in good time.
In general; beware of the nature of the joining safari (not special for this company), we didn't understand this before we went. Especially if you travel solo this can be good to know. It means that both the group, guide and vehicle can change everyday of the safari. The itinerary can change anytime and you rarely stay at the accommodation that you are promised in your quote. You have to be very Hakuna Matata about it.
We ended up having only one guide in each country but this seemed rare amongst the others we met (our group changed multiple times and we often stayed at different camps). We were satisfied with both Charles K in Kenya and Tony in Tanzania!
As for the tour; if I were to prioritize I would pick the following national parks: Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Amboseli, Serengeti and Ngorogoro. I would skip lake naivasha and lake manyara. If only one country I would pick Kenya and go for the three first mentioned ones!
I can recommend booking with Beast Spoor Safaris as I have faith they will learn from our money trouble and not let it happen again. However if I did it again I would book the Kenya side with them and separately book the Tanzania side with a Tanzania based tour operator.
KZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kevin is an exceptional tour driver whose deep knowledge of Amboseli Park, friendly demeanor, and at
I recently went on a safari in Amboseli Park near Nairobi, and it was an unforgettable experience! Our tour driver, Kevin, made the trip exceptional with his expertise and friendly demeanor. He navigated us through the park’s stunning landscapes, offering up-close encounters with elephants, giraffes, lions, and other incredible wildlife. Kevin's knowledge of the animals and their behaviors added so much depth to the experience, and he ensured we had the best possible views for photos. With the majestic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli is a dream destination, and having a guide like Kevin made it all the more special. Highly recommended for nature lovers and adventurers alike!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
That was a great Safari experince！
Tall Masai Safari was accidentally recommended by a friend of mine. Benson was very nice and patient in recommending routes to me, and the price was very competitive. So there was an unforgettable trip to Amboseli. We have a great driver named Patrick, who not only has professional driving skills, but also serves as a tour guide to help us find animals and patiently introduce them to them.
It was a very pleasant trip. I will take other routes next time I have the chance.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
I really appreciated Viatu’s approach to our trip and was very pleased with their service and flexibility throughout the planning process. We were a group of four traveling for a milestone trip to Namibia and South Africa and Viatu created a once in a lifetime experience for us at each spot along our trip. Their choice of great lodging and activities along the way made this a very special experience for us all. We had a diverse experience from the Namib desert to the Etosha/Ongave safaris to beautiful Cape Town and wine country. With Viatu, you understand that you get what you pay for and we appreciated that we were looking for a trip that took care of the thinking and decision making for us even before we arrived. We will use them again in the future.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a perfect experience.
In October 2024, I had an unforgettable trip to Tanzania. The tour guide was excellent—enthusiastic and experienced. The time and place arrangements were reasonable. Hotel accommodation and meals were very satisfactory. Great experience! I'd choose this agency again if possible. Highly recommended!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great!
we had a fantastic safari in October 2024. Our guide Josef was also great and made sure we saw lots of animals. JT safari is recommended for everyone.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Absolutely Amazing!!!
There are not enough adjectives to describe my safari experience. It was absolutely amazing, and by far one of the best experiences I have had in my lifetime. I booked a Chimpanzee Trek with Joshua from Gombe Wild Chimp Safaris for my 65th birthday. Joshua responded very quickly to any questions and I had and made the planning of this trip very easy, from start to finish. He even reached out to me after I had returned home to insure everything was satisfactory.
My guide, Samje, was waiting for me upon my arrival at the Kigoma Airport was and was available to me throughout the 4 day safari. After a 2 hour boat ride up Lake Tanganyika, we (boat captain and assistant, private chef and guide) arrived at the camp. After a short briefing, Samje and I headed out on our first trek. We saw several chimps the first day. The second day we had rain but it did not deter the chimpanzees from coming out. We saw at least 20 chimpanzees both the 2nd and 3rd day. Many times they even walked right in front of us. My greatest pleasure was watching the babies/toddlers playing. Samje was extremely knowledgeable about chimpanzee behavior and it definitely added to the experience, learning about termite fishing, mating, the different calls they make, etc. Samje also showed me Jane Goodall's house, and he took me on a trek to Jane's Peak and to the waterfall.
The accommodations were great. I stayed at the Kasekela tented camp and had everything I needed. The camp is in a remote area right on the banks of Lake Tanganyika. The water in the lake is crystal clear. The camp has hot water and solar powered electricity. The food was excellent! I was even surprised by a wonderful birthday dinner and birthday cake, along with a bonfire, music and singing. What an incredible birthday gift!
On the afternoon of the 3rd day we took the boat back to Kigoma. We went on a tour of the Livingstone Museum Memorial and then Samje delivered me to my hotel with instructions for an early morning pickup tot he airport.
I highly recommend using Gombe Wild Chimp Safaris to anyone considering a chimpanzee trek. Joshua and his staff are absolutely amazing and made sure I had the best best chimp viewing experience. Thank you so much!!!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A True Five-Star Experience
I recently had the incredible opportunity to embark on an African safari with Williamson Advantures, and it was nothing short of a breathtaking, unforgettable journey. From the meticulous planning to the unparalleled service and the breathtaking landscapes, every aspect of this trip exceeded my expectations and warrants a glowing five-star review.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari Adventure
We had a fantastic time on our 3 day 2 night safari tour. Clear communication on the schedule and all guides were very informative about the animals we saw.