50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience
Over 40 individual lions, cheetahs (including a mother with cubs), leopards, black rhino, hippos, elephants with young, hyena, jackals, zebras, wildebeest, giraffe - the list was endless. And one of the best experiences was lying in bed in a tent just listening to the noise of the animals outside - magical.
And Deo did so much to make sure that it was more than just a "tick-off" the animals experience. We spent time watching what they did and how they interacted with each other. On one occasion we came across a pride of lions feeding on a kill. They were surrounded by jackals, hyenas and vultures and we watched enthralled as the "hangers-on" tried to muscle in and get some of the meat. The jackals were the most successful, sneaking in and grabbing a bit while the vultures and hyenas looked on. When the lions finished and moved on they all rushed in and it was over in a few seconds.
That is the thing about wildlife - just be there and experience it.
And Deo also makes sure that he respects the wildlife and explains how important this is. We work with otters ourselves and know how vital it is that people are able to watch the wildlife without disturbing it.
Deo knows so much about nature and is patient in pointing out the leopard hiding in a tree, which you had missed! Plus he is good fun to be with.
You will not be disappointed if you book a trip with him.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A very fulfilling experience and professional services
Gilmag safari gave all that I expected in my tour and sometimes more.All the schedules and bookings on time.
A very exhilarating experience in the wild too.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Delivered exactly what they promised
Our trip to visit the chimps in Gombe was a last minute arrangement and Joshua and his team made it possible with the minimum of fuss and a maximum of efficiency.
Everything worked like clockwork from the moment we were met off the plane to the moment we were dropped off at the airport after an unforgettable visit to Gombe.
This was a trip we will never forget.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
Oakland tours were able to meet our expectations to the maximum, and give us a service according to our budget. This was really good and i would gladly recommend them to my friends. We did a lot of rescheduling and they were able to accommodate us. The hotel they recommended was very good, clean rooms, very good personalized service, good food.
Thank you Oakland.
CO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Diego Higuera
Masai Mara an incredible reserve to see wildlife and to visit the Masai
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Lake Nakuru National Park by Diego Higuera
Nakuro is a great combination between wildlife and landscape
CO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kenya is a good place to visit wildlife
The best of Kenya are its natural parks and its ancestral tribes, it is a country to visit, and safaris are available at good prices.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
So happy I had The opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat
This company was fantastic. The price was incredibly reasonable. I only had 2 days available for a safari. So I did the 2 day 1 night safari. However, in hindsite I would have changed my schedule to make it a 2 night 3 day. The guides were fantastic, accommodation great. I am a solo traveler who was in a budget. This exceeded my expecations.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, great service, exceeded all expectations!!!!!
When you want to mark something off your bucket or wish list you do your research. I research and requested itineraries (and quotes) from 10 different tour companies. I knew what we wanted and that was a safari to go down as our best family vacation ever and a few nights on a beach just for fun and relaxation. World Air Travel and Tours delivered this and SO much more. They also provided a “tip sheet” that helped us make sure we were appropriately packed with everything we may need and made the VISA (immigration) process so smooth. Their communication and detailed itinerary matched every aspect of our safari and Zanzibar beach fun! Our guide, John, went out of his way to make sure we had a memorable experience. John answered all our questions, pulled out books to show us more about what we were seeing, entertained our 12 year old who asked more questions than 4 children combined, and never pressured us and gave us time to enjoy his beautiful country (Tanzania). We visited Tarangire National Park, L. Manyara N. Park, Serengeti (2 nights camping too on the Serengeti), and Ngorongoro (crater). We spent 2 nights on the Serengeti and woke to sounds of the animals and saw different ones also right from our tent! The links World Air Travel and Tours provided to us matched the places we were going and staying at. Everything was up to date and current. The food was diverse and so good also. Our kids loved the food and for the 12 days we were there never once asked for their technology! At the end of our safari World Air Travel and Tours also coordinated our beach family time in Zanzibar. They arrange a driver, room, air travel, and provided everything we needed to relax and enjoy the beach! I would recommend this company to ANYONE who wants a memorable experience. The memories that they helped us achieve will stay with us forever!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond expectations.
From the very first email, the team at Travel for Change was flexible and responsive and really helped us sort out what kind of trip and accommodations would meet our needs. Their main contact even met up with us halfway through the trip to make sure all was going well. They seem to have solid relationships with the resorts and did their best to relay some of our specific dietary needs to each location.
The best part was the guide, Simon. Not only was he a great driver, but he was incredibly knowledgable about all the wildlife, culture, and more about what we saw. He was pretty amazing at anticipating where the animals might be headed when things got too crowded in some areas. We were able to spot lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and more (you'll see more zebras and wildebeests than you expect!)
Be prepared for some bumpy roads, but everything else was comfortable and the whole Travel for Change team helped make everything smooth! They sent a nice checklist to help with planning - everything from what shots to get and other key travel tips.
Tip: opt to spend just a little extra for the Land Cruiser vs. the van as it will be more comfortable on the rough roads inside the parks or off the main roads on the way to the lodges.
- Steve