50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic advice and service - one of our best ever holidays!
Our time in Africa was everything we had hoped for and much more. And everything organized by African Welcome Safaris was spot on. From the airport transfers always on time and always lovely people, to the excellent day trips suggested and organised, to the hotels in fantastic positions, to the timing of flights, to the support with answering queries while on the road, and of course the tours which were nothing short of amazing. There is nothing we would change if we were to go again tomorrow. Thank you so much - your input into our holiday made it all it was.
HU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Communication with Kenyawalk
We found KenyaWalk on this website and we chose to contact them because of the excellent reviews we read here. Though our safari is due in July, we can say that we already have very good impressions on KenyaWalk and the company's boss, Oti. He is very quick and effective when it comes to communication and it is also easy to contact him on Skype. We think he is funny, open, flexible and patient with his clients. We are very excited and can't wait to meet Oti and his team and go on a safari with KenyaWalk.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great adventure with the help of Lilac
My girlfriend and I went on a safari with Lilac as part of the our tour of Madagascar, Tanzania and Kenya. The tour was in Tanzania and it was great! The company did a great job picking us up and then accommodating our departure. Only thing where they could improve is on giving better advice on what sites to visit and which not to visit. For example, we visited Lake Manyara apparently at the wrong season, so did not get close to the water. Would have helped to be warned about this before going there. Would have loved this extra day in the Serengeti! But overall a very competent company that provided a good vehicle, arranged the hotels well and communicated with me actively over email before the trip, customizing their offering to my needs.
Thanks Lilac!
SG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbelieavably beautiful country, world-class service
We all had an amazing time in South Africa, and have just been talking about it non-stop to whoever would listen, really!
My children (ages 7&9 years) just told me two nights ago that they miss South Africa - which shows how much your lovely country has managed to charm even the children.
Considering our group of 12 of two families (total six kids from ages 6-17 last year) and two grandmas were planning our holiday with AFRICAN WELCOME
SAFARIS all the way in Asia, Kathi Simon at African Welcome
Safaris was amazingly efficient, patient and knowledgable.
She even answered all our queries via email "real time", given our different time zones.
She was ever so thoughtful and took into consideration our party's diverse age group and interests, we knew that we were in good hands!
I wrote a gushing post on African Safari Welcome's FB timeline, although I would like to again applaud the wonderful team at Tintswalo especially Kaylee who is such a genuine sweetie, and Eric and Foster (whose game vehicle the four youngest children, Patricia and I had the joy to ride in -- they have such a respect and deep understanding of the animals and the bush, we were able to experience some
unforgettable animal encounters thanks to this dynamic duo!) and of course, the effable and knowledgeable guide in Cape Town, Rhys and of course our genial driver Victor.
Thanks to Kathi and her team at African Welcome
Safaris, her recommendations and efficient service. I have had several friends asking me for your contact and our itinerary after they saw our photos posted on FB, and I know they will be in good hands with their assistance.
Full marks and deep gratitude for the best vacation my family have ever had!
US
Experience level: first safari
Fabulous vacation; wonderful adventure
This was my favorite trip to date along with Tibet, which was also fabulous for different experiences. The entire trip was wonderful. Mark, with Odyssey Safaris, was great to work with. He was always easy to reach and so helpful with setting up our tour and answering questions. Could not have asked for anyone better. The trip to Kenya was outstanding even though the flights from the USA to Kenya were long. Everything flowed smoothly from the time we were met at the airport in Nairobi to the time we departed Nairobi. We felt safe the entire time. The lodges/tented camps were amazing with great meals and wonderful service. The people were all so friendly. Erastus, our guide and driver, was the best. We were four gals on an 8 day private safari and he had a great sense of humor and made the trip a lot of fun. He also had a great eye for spotting animals and thus we saw different animals & birds on each of our game drives. We saw 4 of the big 5; missed our leopard by 2 minutes but saw a cheetah! All other animals you would hope to see were everywhere in their glory! I would recommend everyone check out Odyssey Safaris if you are looking for a wonderful tour with easy and great planning, scheduling, lodging, meals, service, amazing game drives and an overall amazing experience.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Masai mara, nakuru and samburu
absolutely marvelous, masai mara, nakuru and samburu were awesome, the driver was very effifient and knew all about wildlife and the scenery
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An exceptionally well organized and faultlessly executed trip, thanks to Kathi and Rhys.
I just cannot say enough good things about African welcome safaris. My experience of working with them to formulate an itinerary was just A+. The Garden route tour we decided upon was just perfect for us and they made everything so easy. Whenever I had a question Kathi responded immediately with an answer, nothing was ever too much trouble. The itinerary brochure for the trip was first class, it went beyond my expectations even providing me with a mobile phone from voda phone. It was also a good idea to pre-pay the day trips along the way and there was never an occasion that we did not have the passes required for entry. Just everything was super slick and went without a hitch. African Welcome gave us the best trip ever, worry free with all the i's dotted and the t's crossed.
And what feedback can I give you on Rhys!!!! - perfect, very knowledgeable, funny, helpful, flexible, well organized and the list goes on. I did have slight concerns, before the trip, about spending so much time with a "stranger", however, I need not have worried as Rhys very quickly put us at ease and we had a wonderful time. Rhys made very welcome suggestions and we actually ended up seeing much more than we had expected but in the same breath he always listened to our wishes and made sure that the day went the way we wanted it to. It was great to have a guide that knew the area and the history of the area so well. I had expected that when we changed to "day tours" in Cape town that we would have a different guide but we were delighted that Rhys would stay with us and that we would have the same vehicle.
Kathy and Rhys - thank you both for such a faultless tour, it was everything we had hoped it would be and much more. I know that Lorna and Ian would also like me to pass on their thanks - it could not have been better. Most certainly if we return to south Africa we would use African Welcome and most certainly ask for Rhys Bradshaw to be our guide.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The Guides are very knowledgeable about the wildlife and the parks, their services was perfect!
The Safari tour was perfectly organised, every thing went as planned the Kids and all of us got exactly needed. Wilson and God your effort did not go unnoticed; the kids are talking a lot about you guys; The school story has always been about you and i have recommended your services to couple of families and believe they will contact you in the future.
Wilson; my daughter said her teacher was very excited with the gift you chose for her!
IN
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent service, on time and having good wild experienced along with routes in the wild.
Right from booking to receiving at airport and completing the tour they have very good experienced operators. Well behaved having good experience about their route and wild animals.
Overall we have taken their services at least 5 times in last 8 years and planning again this year.
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Traveling
Traveling through Namibia was a fascinating experience. I enjoyed my camping and accommodated tour, traditional, Namibian food prepared and served in an open air and wonderful outdoor atmosphere. I really enjoyed welcoming, friendly people and culture. My camping in Etosha was set up at Halali near waterhole and we spent most of the days traversing through the park from view point to view point, which was great! Although our group was travelling during rainy season I enjoyed viewing abundant wildlife everywhere! I also enjoyed coast and dunes, especially sandboarding in the dunes, even at my age as I'm considered a senior. Food served on tour was excellent, I especially appreciate quick, efficient and personal service, which I met at Wild Wind Safaris. Due to their efforts and their personal love for Africa, I have now Africa forever embedded in my heart and am already planning my next trip!
Elizabeth.