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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good safari for great price
Me and my friend went on a 5 day safari in April. The equipment wasbasic but very good price/quality ratio. The food and the service were great! Very nice staff! The staff was very helpful and willing to give us a great experience! Overall very good company for low budget basic safari!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari experience
We used KETS for a trip to Masai Mara in Sep 2013 with a family of 12. First, the drivers were very timely picking us up from our residence early in the morning. We stayed only one night so we had only one afternoon and half of the next day to see the wildlife. Right from the get go our tour guides Duncan and Nicky were very ambitious about communicating with other drivers on where the animals had been spotted and expeditiously getting us there. Besides making sure they knew which specific animals we wanted to see in order to maximize the use of our limited time, they were extremely knowledgeable about the layout of the park and simply do not miss a beat. They even reduced their break time when we arrived so that we can have more daytime to see the animals. The wildlife population seems to have diminished over the years in Masai Mara so if you are looking for a pragmatic no frills company to really get down to business in finding the wildlife, this will be a wise choice.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
My experience as an independent traveler with Speke was awesome from start to finish.
My initial contact with Speke Uganda Holidays was an internet one. They were, in fact, the first company to be honest with me regarding the cost of the gorilla viewing permit, a lowered amount of $350 because it was the rainy season.
Not only were they my safari company, they also set up many other excursions for me. My primary purpose in going to Uganda was to visit a girl I had sponsored for over six years. They arranged my transport to the school. When I couldn't get a reply from the hotel I had selected in Kampala, they intervened and made sure that was satisfactorily arranged. They helped me with the beginning of my trip until the very end. In fact, I'm sure I would not have had the memorable trip I had without their help.
My driver Robert always put my safety and comfort paramount. I never had to worry about anything. I knew that the whole Speke Uganda Holidays team was always working to make sure that I had the fullest experience possible. They were not only my safari group, they became dear friends that I will cherish for life. Although Uganda is truly a wonderful country that any tourist would find well worth a trip, it is the people that I met there, of which the Speke Uganda Holidays is tops on that list, that make it such a trip of a lifetime. I would trust the people at Speke Uganda Holidays with my life, and you can too.
I had so many memorable experiences in Uganda that I will not enumerate them. Feel free to contact me if I can give you any information regarding a trip to Uganda or can give you further information about my friends at Speke Uganda Holidays.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable Safari of a lifetime!
it is hard to even describe how breathtaking the safari was. The expertise of our guide Jesse being able to spot the animals and describe everything in the area enhanced the experience even more! I would highly recommend Jesse as a personal tour guide and the expertise and professionalism of the company is over and above anything I would have ever expected!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a Wonderful Time!
Bob & I just want to say what a fantastic time we had on our private Safari. Patrick was the best! We learned an awful lot about Kenya and he was very good in tracking down the lions (which is what I wanted to see). I would recommend you to all of my friends and to anyone else in looking to come to Africa. You are the best and in my opinion prices are too low for all that you do for your clients and I hope to get back there again to see more. Take care Esther and tell Patrick we say Hello!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Overwelming experience !
I went with my family on a 12 day round trip through Uganda with Matoke tours and the whole journey was beyond expectations. What a beautiful country, excellent driver/guide (big Sam) and perfect itinerary from Matoke tours. All the highlights of Uganda and more were presented to us. Everything was arranged perfectly and big Sam did a wonderful job in sharing his knowledge and experience about this beautiful country and it's wildlife. With the Gorilla encounter as one of the amazing highlights ! Thanks to everybody at Matoke tours for this wonderful experience.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great staff and beautiful country
Patrick was great with providing us with great information from the moment we started planning for our safari. He was very patient with us as it was our first time in Kenya and we had a lot of questions and concerns. Our safari guide was very entertaining and we had a fantastic time. Kenya and it's people are truly beautiful and we will be back soon.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Umubano is the best!
Gato Herbert and his men will be the perfect interpreters and guides for you in Rwanda. Gato has all the qualifications- he speaks several languages, seems to know everyone in the travel industry, and is passionate about his home country. Rwanda is safe, clean, and malaria isn't a big problem there. The UT staff's national pride is infectious- they simply love the villagers and the crops they raise and love going off the beaten path. Ask about the twin lakes banana beer/ basket weaving!
Everyone sees the gorillas- and that's fine- but if you want to spend some time really seeing how Rwandans live then hire Umubano Tours and spend a few more days in Rwanda!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
We organised a 4 day tour to visit the golden monkeys, gorillas and a tour around Kigali. Herbert was extremely efficient in replying to our emails when booking our trip and we had no problems.
Upon arrival, we were picked up by our guide, Didier who drove us to Musanze for the monkey and gorilla treks. The treks were absolutely fantastic. Didier was a brilliant guide, very attentive, welcoming and extremely knowledgeable about his country. What we particularly enjoyed was hearing and seeing the true Rwanda and not just the touristy parts. Definitely feel like we've made good friends.
I have no hesitation in recommending Umubano tours. They were the cheapest we could find for the gorilla trekking (everywhere is expensive) but the experience we had was excellent.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Quick turnaround, great safari!
We were already in Daressalaam when we contacted Zed for a quick 3 day safari. We visited their office cause we were staying in the same tower block. We only had three days to spare so it wasnt a big safari but nonetheless there were a few options. Fatema and her team walked us through our options in detail, showcasing the highlights. One thing that was evident was that these guys loved to sell Tanzania, almost enticing us to stay longer and go for a bigger safari. We eventually settled for Udzungwa and Mikumi.
Our pick up was bang on time, the transfer was smooth with a fairly talkative guide. We were advised to leave early to avoid traffic, something to watch out for while in Tanzania. The safari was great, we were lucky with the wildlife. The hotel arrangements were spot on, exactly as described - no frills and fancies. The safari made what would have been a boring business trip pretty memorable. I'd surely recommend the team at Zed Safaris to anyone who wants to do Tanzania.