OM
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Very welcome with experience tour guides .
Staff have good communication skills .
Very affordable prices
Very reliable and punctual .
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
Overall, the experience was amazing. We saw so many animals, more than I expected in December. The big bonus is being able to see a lot of these animals quite up close - might have been our luck!
The guide (Johnny Jackson) is fantastic. He's passionate about animals and went above and beyond for us all to have a great experience. Thank you Johnny!!
They have 4x4 vehicles designed for safaris which is a must at the park terrain - saw some two wheel vehicles (vans) and they kept getting stuck in various places so we had a huge advantage!
The budget camp was ok, they have hot water and wholesome food. Beware of baboons trying any unzipped tents though. ;)
The massive benefit of the camp was being able to talk to the local Masai who work there and ask them about their experiences and how they live their lives.
The company could improve on communication though. For example, I have been told they will come pick me up at 7.30 and they were already there at 7 so I had to make them wait. They also didn't tell me the name or the phone number of the person picking me up so it was difficult to know if it's genuine or not, getting into a stranger's car. The booking experience was also a little odd, again, difficult to judge if genuine or not, so had to go with the flow and trust the reviews.
If the company improved on these things, there's really nothing else that could be better. I had the time of my life I will always remember. I highly recommend this safari company.
TW
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing host and tour arrangement
I stayed at Motel Santaviva for 4 days and did Gorilla trekking. Ivan was an amazing and warm host. He provided helpful tourist information and transportation for me. The price of tour is also affordable since in am a solo traveler. The gorilla tour was really well arranged even I booked it just two days before. Thanks for Ivan. I really have had great time during gorilla trekking and my stay at Kisoro. Highly recommended if you are going to visit Uganda.
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best vacation we ever had
My friends and I had an incredible 4-day safari experience in Kenya with Karibu Safari, which was recommended by a friend. From the start, we shared our preferences for a packed itinerary, excellent wilderness views, and great food. Miss Sandra curated a perfect itinerary that met all our needs at the best price.
A special mention goes to Mr. Steve, our driver and guide, whose exceptional service made the trip unforgettable. He ensured we spotted all the animals up close, guided us through every part of the safari, and answered all our questions about Kenya with great enthusiasm and knowledge.
Sandra and Steve made Kenya feel like home. Although we initially found safari prices in Kenya to be a bit expensive, the exceptional service from Karibu made it absolutely worth it.
Thank you, Sandra and Steve, for an amazing experience!
BH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable trip
Absolutely fantastic trip! Perfectly organised by Geoffrey from planning throughout our visit. Many thanks as well to our fantastic driver Phillip who found all the big 5 (and ugly 5) for us!
EG
Reliable operator & fantastic guide
The tour went as promised in our itinerary. Our tour guide, John Jackson, is a very knowledgeable and personable guy. He understood the group’s priorities and was committed to showing us all the animals we came to the Mara to see. We saw multiple groups of lions lounging under a tree, feeding, cubs playing together, adult and baby elephants, giraffes, leopard, cheetah and much more. I chose the budget lodging option so the camp we stayed at (Lenchada) was pretty rustic and close to nature and even then, the camp operators were responsive to our needs and gave us a tent upgrade on our second night. They clearly take a lot of pride in their camp & want to offer the best service possible. Overall fantastic experience and would highly recommend to anyone who wants to experience the Masai Mara on a budget.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Safari Trip through the iconic N Tanzanian National Parks
I had a wonderful safari with Sacred Wilderness which took me through 4 different National parks - Manyara, Tarangyre, 2 days in Serengeti and then into the Ngorongoro parks. I travelled with a small group organised by Sacred Wilderness where all the management was done by Lulu who was very efficient/friendly and always responded to my questions very quickly. Everything was well managed and the accommodation was what I had expected for a budget camping safari. We were driven and guided by Jackson who was always friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife and made sure we saw a very wide range of animals and birds. He was always alert and saw things in the distance/hidden in the bush that we would never have spotted and he was patient as we photographed and waited for the perfect moment.... there was never a time when we were hurried along.
It was a great experience which I would thoroughly recommed
EG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great adventure with lots of animals
The safari was very nice and comfortable, and there was no tension or danger from the animals. Johnny Jackson, our tour guide knew how to balance safety and adventure.
We enjoyed our adventures with jocky tours.
UZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best trip to Kenya
I would like to thank all the staff Oakland Tours and Safaris for organization and service, we will definetly work with you guys you're the best))))
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari365 was a Roaring Success!
Our South African Adventure kicked off with meticulous planning by Safari365 and ended with a camera roll full of memories . We came for the Big Five and left with big smiles, epic stories and a postcard-worthy photo from practically every corner. The star of the planning show was consultant Zannon, who booked accommodation at Tintswalo Lodge; so perfectly tailored to our family of five (grandparents, parents, 9-year-old granddaughter). It felt like we'd been VIPs in a National Geographic documentary (we got up close and touching a rhino and lion after a helicopter darting thanks to Riian our guide). Meanwhile, Trevor, our personal concierge, tackled our endless questions and gave us foodie-approved dining suggestions and fun activities in Cape Town. Who knew penguin-spotting could work up such an appetite? As our wildlife sightings and scenery numbers skyrocketed, so did our photo-clicking frenzy. By the time the trip was over, we had more snaps than a Kardashian at Fashion Week. Luckily, Safari365 anticipated this paparazzi-level behavior and gifted us an A4 20-page bonus photo book! Picking 50 photos felt like choosing a favourite child, but memories are memories. Uploading those photos from home was a breeze, and in no time—voilà, Bob’s Your Uncle!—an A4 hardcover photo book landed on our doorstep. The bonus photo book had turned our snaps into a coffee table masterpiece; it’s packed with our journey, African trivia, and even a traditional recipe. Friends actually want to flip through it, proving once and for all that a photo book beats squinting at my phone any day. Well done Safari365, the bonus photobook, another initiative first, a success and much appreciated. We had a Roaring good time.
