20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip with Hermosa Life
My partner and I booked a 5 day trip with Hermosa Life to visit both Uganda and Rwanda. The whole experience was great right from the start when we were booking the trip. We had many activities we wanted to include (gorilla trekking, golden monkeys, chimpanzees) and Hermosa were fantastic at creating a bespoke itinerary which included everything we wanted. We spent a night in Uganda in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, then drove back through Rwanda, taking in Volcanoes National park and Nyungwe National park as well. The accommodation that was booked for us was all great, in good locations with good food as well. We are both vegan and every place we stayed were able to accommodate our diet, and even made some adjustments to make sure we had something suitable for our packed lunches. Our driver (Gordon Gongo) was fantastic, very fun and knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions about the countries we were visiting. We would love to come back and when we do, we will use Hermosa Life again.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super experience!
I was lucky enough to participate in a two-day safari in the Ngorongoro and Tarangire parks, and I can only express my most sincere appreciation for the experience. From the first moment, the organisation was impeccable: our guide and our driver welcomed us with a genuine smile and incredible friendliness, making us immediately feel at ease.
Both demonstrated a deep knowledge of the local parks and wildlife, explaining fascinating details about the animals we encountered. Thanks to their professionalism and kindness, every moment has been magical, from the majestic spectacle of elephants in Tarangire to the surreal quiet of the Ngorongoro crater, where it seems that time is stopping.
What made this safari really special, however, was the care with which our guide accompanied us not only to discover the beauty of nature, but also the stories and traditions of these lands. Their human warmth was touching, and it made us feel not like simple tourists, but like special guests in an enchanted world.
I gave the maximum score because the experience was unforgettable, not only for the beauty of the places, but above all for the humanity and passion that made every moment precious. Thank you very much for these two unforgettable days.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive and flexible with bookings, as well as friendly and helpful staff and guides.
Lion King Adventures quickly responded to my first enquiries and were easy to work with when changes to our itinerary needed to be made. We had a wonderful 9-day safari with no issues. The hotels and camps were wonderful. Our guide Haruni was well informed and knowledgeable about the wildlife and plants we encountered. He did a great job traversing the rough roads and finding his way across the Serengeti!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible - fantastic itinerary and the whole experience was seemless
My partner and I did a 5 day Rwanda/Uganda tour with Hermosa Life, capturing Gorillas in Uganda and then Golden Monkey and Chimpanzee in Rwanda. There was a lot of travelling but that was through our choice of itinerary. Our driver (Gordon Monday Gongo) was fantastic; really knowledgable and friendly, he even suggested additional museums to stop at on our final day so it wasn't just a long journey back to Kigali. I couldn't fault the communication from the booking process all the way to being picked up from our hotel in Kigali. The accomodation throughout was really good, the meals weren't included and cost around $70 per day for the two of us which we felt was reasonable as the quality was really high.
Definitely a company (and itinerary) that I would recommend to a friend.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Antonio Safaris is a very responsive and very catering safari operator!
Everything went smoothly and almost exactly as planned. Emails were responded to within 24 hours, if not immediately.
We had 3 different drivers/guides. First, Charles picked us up in Nairobi and drove us to The Carnivore, The Kenyan National Museum, and Safaricom for sim card purchase. This was a last minute addition to our 6-day flying safari package. Everything went smoothly (mostly) and we had a good day. The next morning, Charles picked us up to go to Wilson Airport to fly into Amboseli. I was a little surprised that Charles didn't know which airline we were taking, but luckily, I downloaded all the itinerary and resort/flight reservations and we spent a few minutes looking for the terminal.
The flight was smooth, and once we arrived in Amboseli, we went straight into a game drive with Mr. Enoch. The car was older, but clean. He pointed out most of the native birds and animals, showing us pictures in his wildlife book. He had a sixth sense with these animals. We learned a lot about spotting different creatures. On the other hand, OlTukai Lodge (pretty popular and 4+ rating on TripAdvisor) was disappointing. The rooms were decent, but the food was terrible. Not Antonio Safari's fault. I would recommend a different resort. Faith, our safari coordinator, was very helpful in making little tweaks here and there to suit our needs.
We flew to Masai Mara and we're greeted by Mr. Benson. The car was newer and also clean. There was a cooler with water bottles and wifi in the car. He is super friendly and also very knowledgeable about animals and the parks. We stayed 2 days in Masai Mara (Mara Serena) and 1 day in Nakuru (Sarova Lion Hill). Both were good resorts, but the weather wasn't cooperating with us. Benson did his best to wait out the rain and still look for the Great 5. We saw everything (incl. White and Black Rhinos), except Leopards. On our way back to Nairobi, he stopped by a mall for us to grab lunch.
Overall, very nice experience and highly recommend to everyone!
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic, great knowledge and expertise. Very easy to deal with and great value experience.
Jocky tours were brilliant from start to finish, the level of service was to a very high standard.
They provided a great deal for 3 day safari in the Masai Mara in lovely accommodation.
Our driver and guide Albert was brilliant, his knowledge of the area and roads was really comforting.
Would highly recommend this company.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
SAFARI IN MIKUMI PERFECT
Very, very good communication with the agency. The safari in Mikumi Park was just incredible, we were able to see lions, elephants, leopards, giraffes, hippos, antelopes, zebras… Our driver: an excellent driver, very knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive! Special thanks to our guide Method, who took great care of us and always made sure we were happy during those three days!! Many thanks to him and the whole team. This agency deserves 5 stars, we recommend it 1000%. And now we’re heading to Zanzibar, and we will definitely call on them again!
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65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Responsive, dependable, careful
Our 7-Day Chimpanzee Trekking expedition was wonderful. From start to finish Moroka met all expectations. Abraham was our point of contact in schedule & payment & he was super attentive & informative.
Our guide & driver, Gerald Ankunda, was always prompt, courteous, informative, & made sure we were always prepared for each activity & for departures as we moved from site to site. He shared so much about Rwandan culture & wildlife. We really appreciated how safe a driver he was.
The drive through Rwanda is stunning!
Our mid-level accomodations were comfortable & the service in each was excellent.
We loved the activities! The activity guides were excellent.
Highly recommended!
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Organized and great communication
The experience from beginning to the end was amazing. This company plans everything so well and u dont have to worry about a single thing. They do their best to accommodate you. My favorite hotel was the suricata boma lodge. It was quite nice to unwind there after a long safari. My guide was Rocky. He was very knowledgeable, spoke English well, he was super funny and made the experience so much better. The hotels and the food that was provided were very amazing. We ended up seeing all of the big five. If i go on another safari, I will book with suricata safaris once more. Best experience ever and it is all because of this wonderful company who made it all flow smoothly!
ID
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Safari ever
We visited Tarangire national park. Our safari was wonderful, a life experience never to forget. From our guides, hotel, transport ,you guys are amazing