TW
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Well organized, especially Ali, he is a careful and skillful tour guide.
CH
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
7 days in Botswana exploring Moremi and Chobe with the perfect organisation of Chloe from Off2Africa
This memorable holiday will be always remembered for the flawless organisation and the magic of Botswana’s nature. We were impressed with the friendly and polite professionalism of all the staff members of the Lodges ( Camp Moremi and Ghoha Hills Camp). I can certainly recommend to anyone.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Epic Wildlife and Cultural Safari through Tanzania
From the moment we contacted Migration Venture Africa and Amos got in touch with us, the attention we received was excellent, and it helped us to book a 7-day safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro.
The trip was a mix of game safari with cultural experiences, as we also spent time with the Hadzabe hunters and spent a night at a Maasai village. I want to highlight our guide Peter for being invaluable as a guide, driver, and charming companion. He was always attentive, spoke perfect English, and listening to him was a joy.
We had a perfect trip, and I have a lot of appreciation for the agency. I highly recommend Migration Venture Africa as the ideal safari agency for great safaris in Tanzania.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience! Worth every penny!
My husband and I did the 10 day safari for our honeymoon and it was an unforgettable experience. Uganda, itself, is absolutely gorgeous with so many diverse landscapes (a pleasant surprise), sweet and welcoming people, and, of course, awesome wildlife! The gorillas….AMAZING and our favorite experience on the trip. And we liked that it was saved for the end of the trip. It was a well thought out route because it started out with a bang and then got better and better, and the gorillas were like a grand finale and then we had a relaxing end. All of our accommodations were clean, with excellent service and staff and beautiful views. Also, the food was great at each accommodation. We didn’t expect that even with all of that…our guide/company we chose would be the best part of the trip. My husband and I actually made a mistake in scheduling and we landed a day later than we were supposed to and they accommodated us without issue and didn’t make us feel bad. They were super understanding. Martin, our guide and owner, made us feel comfortable right off the bat. He didn’t make us feel bad about asking so many questions about their culture and wildlife and gave us some good insight. We actually had some great conversations and the whole trip felt like a road trip with friends. It was so much better than I ever imagined this trip was going to be. 10/10 recommend!
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent communication, service, and a tailored safari experience thanks to our amazing guide Baluk
We had an incredible safari experience with Kajie Safaris. From the very beginning, communication was clear, friendly, and efficient. The entire tour was well-organized, accommodations were comfortable and well located, and the itinerary perfectly matched what we were looking for.
But what really made the difference was our guide, Baluku. He was professional, kind, and incredibly attentive to our needs. He understood exactly the type of experience we wanted and went above and beyond to make it special. His deep knowledge of wildlife and local culture made every moment meaningful.
We felt safe, relaxed, and genuinely connected to the places we visited. Thank you Kajie Safaris and Baluku for making this journey truly unforgettable. We would recommend them to anyone looking for a respectful and high-quality African safari.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Overall an amazing safari experience with a great guide, but company lacked some professionalism
Communication: from the beginning our communication with jockey was sufficient but not perfect. When we would ask questions, only some of them would get answered. Leading to more follow up emails until we just left some unanswered.
Service: when we arrived at the office our transaction was handled smoothly, but we think it helped to have our exact cash payment ready (even though this wasn’t ideal to carry around large amounts of cash). A day into our safari, the office called us to say that some of our currency was “dirty” or “marked” even though it just came from an ATM. They asked that we exchange $200 for different bills at our next stop. Our guide spoke with them, assured them we were nice people and they called back to apologize and say they made a mistake..
Value for money: overall we were happy with our accommodation and value for a private tour with 4x4 Land Cruiser when compared to other companies. Out of several accommodations, our favourite was Manjaro Tented Camp near Amboseli.
Reliability: overall good, but we did show up to one hotel that we were told we would be staying at (the same one our guide was told), only to be notified that they didn’t have room for us and the were told we had to go elsewhere. In the end, not a big deal, but felt unorganized
Tour itself: overall an amazing safari! We did ann 8 day tour tour to Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nukuru, annd Amboseli. Even with some of the shortcomings mentioned above we had an amazing safari experience! Our guide Kaseini was from a local Masai village and navigated the parks extremely well, particularly in the Masai Mara, his local insights and cultural pride made our safari experience special. We saw the big five, and many other animals and birds—everything we were hoping to see and more.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wow! All I can say is it was perfect!
Wow! All I can say is it was perfect!
Planning a dream safari is overwhelming! We researched safaribookings.com and got multiple quotes before ultimately choosing one from Anne at Ku Sungula. So glad we did! We were sold on the intimate private lodge setting and ideal location within greater Kruger. Anne helped us find just the right itinerary (5 day bush and lion) and arranged all the logistics in advance so we could have a stress free time.
Safari exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we were greeted upon arrival until departure everyone treated us so well! The people, facility, service, food and of course the game drives were all excellent! My only regret is not booking a longer stay! (I literally cried when we had to leave and they gave us our special going away treat!).
We had a lot to celebrate as a family this year and couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend time together. Thank you for the wonderful memories! Can’t wait to come back!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spectacular Wildlife Experience
Our tour with Ombeni was sensational. We saw the “big 5” and so much more besides. He was an extremely experienced guide with great knowledge of the animals and environment. This was coupled with a friendly demeanor and great sense of humour.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari
Our safari was an unforgettable adventure! It was very easy to book and everything went perfectly according to plan. Our guide Kapande was always on time, professional, and made sure we had a clear plan for each day. He was incredibly knowledgeable and made the whole experience even more special.
We saw elephants, lions, giraffes, and a lot more from close up in the wild. The landscapes were stunning. The whole trip was exciting, well-organized, and truly special. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves nature and wants a seamless, memorable experience!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A few Issues and an Inexperienced Guide
Unfortunately, our trip did not meet the 5-star expectations that led us to book this experience. From the outset, there were a number of concerns that impacted our overall enjoyment.
On the first day, we were left waiting outside the Genocide Memorial for over 45 minutes. Our guide dropped us off at the entrance and said he would park the car and return, but he never reappeared. We tried looking for him around the area and the vehicle, but he was nowhere to be found. We never received an explanation for what happened during that time.
The driving throughout Kigali felt unsafe and erratic. The guide frequently seemed unsure of the directions, and on multiple occasions, we had to assist using Google Maps. It was evident that he lacked confidence driving in Rwanda and was unfamiliar with many of the destinations on our itinerary.
Communication was another major challenge. Instructions and updates were often unclear and lacked the level of professionalism we expected. While it was clear that our guide meant well and was trying to do a good job, we strongly feel he needs further training and more experience to meet the standards promised.
Additionally, prior to the start of the trip, we attempted several times to pay the remaining balance ahead but did not receive the invoice until the final day of the trip. We were then told we couldn’t leave the lodge until payment was made — despite unreliable Wi-Fi and power outages that made it nearly impossible to complete the transaction promptly. This situation made us feel as if we were being held hostage, which was stressful and unnecessary.
That said, we do want to acknowledge and sincerely appreciate the support we received from the company during the trip, especially when we had to cancel the Golden Monkey trek due to a health issue with my partner. The understanding and flexibility shown during that situation were truly appreciated and made a difficult moment easier to manage.
While there were some highlights — notably the incredible gorilla trekking and a few lovely accommodations — these moments were overshadowed by the logistical issues and lack of professionalism throughout the rest of the experience.