US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible!
I really enjoyed my trip with Beacon. Our guide John was very kind and gave us a great experience. Robert who was our point of contact before the trip was pretty quick to respond and helped us plan it kind of last minute. I did feel the burden of communication at times and had to reach out multiple instances to ensure they had all the essential info as well as to ensure I did. Despite some communication issues, I would definitely recommend Beacon for a Safari.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
3 day climax gorilla trekking and batwa safari
I went with my mom and we had the best experience ever we were able to see mountain gorillas.
Uganda is definitely the pearl of Africa
MY
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience
We booked a 7 night safari to Masai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha and Amboseli with our family of five.
All in all we had a fantastic week with our guide/driver Clinton, who was a very safe driver and positioned his car at the best spots for close encounters with wildlife. At the first game drive in Masai Mara we even spotted a leopard, which is the most difficult to find. Clinton advised us to change hotel in Nakuru, as the City Max is below standard according to the reviews. That was a good suggestion, the Buraha Zenoni was very clean and had a nice buffet spread. Miti Mingi Eco Camp (Masai Mara) was basic but clean and food was ok. In Amboseli we upgraded to the amazing, very luxurious Kibo safari camp but we heard Nyati (more basic, in the standard package) was also good.
The safari tour is great value for money, but I advise you to check and double check with Benson on arrangements made outside of the standard package, i.e. booking and payment of accommodation.
Logistics with other guests joining the car is also a bit of a challenge, especially if they have other plans than you.
Would have given 5 stars if logistics and bookings were flawless.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Definitely worth visiting for the animals
Fantastic experience for safari to see the Big Five and beyond
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice travel agent. The people are very nice.
The service was excellent, except that we agreed to pick someone up at the airport for free and subsequently asked me for a fee. The price was cheap, the accommodation was mediocre and the overall value for money was good. Recommend it!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Adventurous and family friendly
Guide was well elaborative and knowledgeable with a high stake of professionalism. The experience was much more than the intentions as he gave us the right timing to be able to meet most of the animals .
FI
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good service
We saw many interesting animals we'd hope for. Started early each morning but it was worth it.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very fast and efficient and helpful
Hello, we had a great time! This tour is exceptionally value for money considering what you get. The staff were all nice and helpful and knowledgable.
MY
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Awsome Safari Experience
Despite having minor hiccups on travel arrangements i.e. changing vehicles and guides/drivers quite often due to logistics and shared vehicles, all other itemised arrangements were delivered accordingly.
Benson is my point of contact and the person who made all my 7N/8D Kenya Safari Tour arrangements
Prior to making any bookings, ask as much questions as possible in particular any additional charges for changes or extras you have requested that differs from the itinerary etc. And if affordable, get upgrades from the tented camps that can be very basic from stay to food provided. Even with upgraded accomdations, that doesn't mean creepy crawlies or lizards are at bay, so be prepared.
My comment to the accommodation is please have City Max Hotel in Lake Nakuru changed to another option as the hotel is less than desired despite food was very nice with generous portions and its staff were every accommodating and pleasant.
After numerous of vehicles and guides / drivers changed, James Muteti, is my favourite as he is not only knowledgeable but also very patience and attentive. All gudes and drivers that I had encountered, had definitely went the extra miles to ensure that we see as many wildlife as possible.
Kindly also ensure you have all the guides' / drivers' contacts during your trip to enable any communications when needed. Also please bear in mind if you are not on a private tour, then you are sharing vehicle or transport with other fellow tourists. Therefore please be mindful and be punctual as when you are late, you will also delay others.
That's what happened to me on 2 days, on both occasions some other tourists decided to retimed their own breakfast holding back their pickups resulting in me waiting 40 minutes for mine!! And all these delays resulted in us cutting back on time allocated for other things in the day or guides / drivers driving at high speed or rerouting to catch up on the time in addition to arriving very late at another destination on travel days. So at times the delays are not fault of the guides / drivers but are other inconsiderate tourists.
Many thanks to Benson, and all the guides/ drivers on my this trip, David, Kennedy, James, Gabriel, Eric and Kim in keeping me safe and making my safari experience an awesome one.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The operator made the trip worthwhile.
In regards to communication, everything to do while on the trip was clearly communicated by the operator, the services where really good right from the time set from Kampala until when we came back. The money that for trip you get to enough it right from accommodation, meals, game drive and so much more.