SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Educational above expectations.
From the start till the end we learned so many things, and that wasn't unimportant. In any way. You can go to a safari and se animals, or you can go to safari and learn something, we did the later part. Most people don't, but if you want, to learn something, go with these guyes. If you dont, try any leapord-colored truck, it might serve you...
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Safari source is truly brilliant in their services, they where very helpful to me.Many thanks.
All well organised, and up to standard, l recommend them.
MY
under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Weekend Safari to Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park!
The safari was amazing! We got to see all the animals that were expected, and even more! The parks are stunning, and Pristine Trails Adventures were fabulous. They picked us up, were safe drivers, the jeep was clean and well kept, and our driver/tour guide Vincent was a great spotter, and was fun! If I ever come back to Kilimanjaro, I would defiantly do another trip with Pristine, and I would recommend it to my friends and family.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised, fantastic experiences and the big 5!
Roho Ya Chui were fantastic in organising a bespoke Sabi Sands and Kruger NP tour which was tailored to fit my requirements. Ute was great in communicating and organising all the tours and accommodation - I did not need to worry about a thing. The safari experience was amazing. I love doing amateur photography - I was able to get some fantastic shots of the big 5 and a plethora of other game. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and were able to get to some great spots. All in all - it was a fantastic experience!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They made us have an unforgettable African mountaineering expedition experience!!!
If you accept that you're not in Europe or USA, are flexible with timing and can live the Hakuna Matata pace of African life, then this is an affordable, excellent, reliable organization. Our contact person was Noah Kuti, he was extremely friendly and flexible in his schedule (we had to (last minute) postpone our trip because one of our family members was sick-no problem!). Although we sometimes we worried whether it all worked out, he gave us his word to reimburse some money that we paid too much in advance, and he kept it! (albeit, as said, the Hakuna Matata way, several weeks later).
We went with a family of 5 up Kilimanjaro, whiskey route, so we got some 15 porters, 3 guides and one cook. They took really good care of us, two of us suffered altitude sickness at the last camp, and they made sure those two descended safe and sound. The other three made it to the top and were thrilled about reaching it. Just make sure you have enough dollars, you need all that cash, and we discovered you can virtually endlessly tap it in small portions (around 300 USD per take) from money machines, so you end up with a whole pile of bills, and probably a phone call from the credit card company who suspects that you have been robbed... Those bills come out fine when proparing the tip for the porters, we gave each indivudual an envelop with their tip, worked out very well. In hindsight...well, as this was one of the cheapest organisers don't expect bungalowtents, and actually for me (1.92 m tall) the small tent in the mud was sometimes a stretch, as was the cold wind that blew straight through it (invest in warm sleeping bags!!!) All in all, I would choose them again fir a next adventure!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Efficient, timely and wonderful
We got information as and when requested. We loved the hotel from its whole ambiance to the service provided. Loved it
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
FANTASTIC
Booked via Secret Escapes and then Somak took over. From the time they did, I emailed almost daily to get more details about the trip (first time in Africa :-)) and I got prompt, polite and helpful answers.
The Masai Mara camp was just perfect with our driver Francis and a lovely lady Elizabeth taking us around every day. The hot air balloon was a unique experience. Everyone was just perfect. On our way to Zanzibar we stopped at the Somak lounge in Nairobi were we were warmly greated, it was clean and very comfortable. We met a manager there based in London called Justin Coles and he was also very nice and gave a lot of good information about our trip, safaris and Africa over all.
Zanzibar was the second part of our trip. There is nothing to say apart that it was perfect. The resort was lovely and the rooms and all areas of the place were spotless. Our driver Suleman was also very nice and very knowledgable. Our guide was also very nice. What else to say: it was a perfect birthday treat and I will come back with my two daughters when they are old enough and I will use SOMAK!
Thank you thank you thank you I will never forget my 40th birthday xxxxx
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Travelling with you for over 25 years
I am a professional photographer and I have traveled annually to Kenya with Somak for over 25 years. Have a look at Images of Africa at www.lenzman.com There is no comparison, an excellent service from both the UK based team and all the staff in Kenya. I would not travel with anyone else. A special thanks should be awarded to Ms Barbara Lowe in the UK for her expertise and outstanding help over many years.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had excellent expierence with Roho Ya Chui (more than five star - seven star )
Ute, as always did more than her best to get us accomodation at Londolozi after very short notice.
We had a wonderful stay at SABIE SABIE BUSH LODGE on the 28th, my birthday. Ute made sure that they take notice of it and for the first time in my life I had an unforgettable birthday in te bush. Wild dogs, abeatiful leopard and her cub as a present and to fullfill my day Louis and I was special treated at dinner. We had champagne and a birthday cake specially baked for me. The staff were really great. Thanks to the management and the rest of the team.
At Londolozi we had a warm welcome home back. Garrit, the manager of Fonders camp and his team are very special. They went out their way to let everyone feel at home. While on our bush drive with James as our ranger (excellent) we were suprised with a real colonial bush sundowner treat. What a treat, it was so special and all the tourists of founders enjoyed it so much.
As always Londolozi s the one and only. We had a wonderful two days stay. Nice company on the vehicle
and the rest is history.
We will go to Londolozi in 2015 again for sure.
TERSIA AND LOUIS BOTHA
Thank you Ute for all the arrangements, Ute. You did it very well. We can refer anybody to you.
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
What a Safari Experience!
Our safari was Excellent, We had our list fully covered. The game drives were rewarding while a launch cruise on Kazinga was wow! Gorilla tracking was the most interesting activity. The food at lodges was delicious and very hospitable people everywhere.
The guide was very skillful and a perfect driver, thanks to Adrian you made our safari a memorable experience. Many thanks to the Pinnacle Safaris team for organizing a rewarding safari.