BG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional and passionate about what they do
Our safari with Jaco was exceptional and exceeded all of our expectations!
His knowledge of wildlife and the entire ecosystem is remarkable. He knows so much about animal behaviour, birds, insects, plants and the smallest details of what is happening around you. At times, it genuinely felt like having a scientist next to us. He never simply pointed out an animal, he explained what we were seeing and why it was happening. We learned so much from him and we also felt very safe with him.
We managed to see the Big Five within 24 hours, as well as African wild dogs on multiple occasions, along with so many other incredible animals.
It was clear throughout the time spent together that this is not just a job for him. He genuinely loves what he does and his passion and enthusiasm made the experience even more enjoyable.
Thank you, Jaco, for an amazing experience and for sharing so much of your knowledge with us. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide!
We would also like to thank Amelia for making the booking process so effortless! She always responded promptly and put together an amazing tour for us.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Jordan was amazing! Very knowledgeable and great vibes
Such a great day! We saw so many things up close - elephants, zebra, giraffe, lion, a leopard and buffalo! Epic day, epic food. Jordan took special care to ensure we saw as much as possible and took us to some quieter areas. Very well looked after would highly recommend.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very good
Brother Wang was great and thoughtfully prepared two Chinese meals for us. The guide was excellent and led us to see many animals in the Serengeti. A really great day.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most genuine, caring, funny, and kind person you will meet.
Elyson Adventures gave us the trip of a lifetime, and Nathan, our guide, was the absolute legend who made it happen!
We spent 20 incredible days traveling through Uganda and Tanzania, starting our adventure in Uganda with Nathan, who then literally hopped on a plane with us to Tanzania to continue the journey. By the end of those three weeks, Nathan wasn’t just our guide. He was our driver, problem solver, adventure buddy, and, most importantly, our friend.
I genuinely don’t even know where to begin describing this trip. We saw EVERYTHING. Lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and just about every animal you could dream of seeing on an African safari. We drove through some of the most breathtaking landscapes I’ve ever seen, experienced local food and culture, met wonderful people, and had adventures that I’ll be talking about for the rest of my life.
But the absolute highlights were trekking to see the mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in Uganda. And this is where Nathan really shined. He knew how much these experiences meant to us and made it his personal mission to make sure we had the best possible encounters. He coordinated with the national park guides, made sure we were paired with the best people, and went above and beyond to maximize our chances of seeing these incredible animals. Even when the rain came pouring down, Nathan made sure we had every opportunity to see the gorillas and chimpanzees. And we did! Standing in the middle of a rainforest watching gorillas in their natural habitat is something I’ll never forget.
Of course, no 20-day adventure across two countries would be complete without a few unexpected surprises. Flat tires? Nathan handled them. Long drives? Nathan was there bright and early the next morning, ready to go again. Whatever came our way, Nathan somehow had an answer. At some point, we stopped worrying about absolutely anything because we knew he had everything under control.
And when our time in Uganda came to an end, we weren’t saying goodbye to Nathan just yet. He flew with us to Tanzania, where we continued exploring, laughing, and making memories.
What made this trip so special wasn’t just the wildlife, the gorillas, or the spectacular scenery. It was the fact that we got to experience all of it with someone who genuinely cared about making our adventure unforgettable. Nathan wasn’t simply doing his job. He treated our trip like it was his own, and you could feel that every single day.
I’ve been fortunate enough to travel to some incredible places, but I can say without hesitation that these were the best 20 days of travel I’ve ever experienced.
If you’re thinking about visiting Uganda or Tanzania, book with Elyson Adventures and ask for Nathan. Seriously. I cannot imagine having done this trip with anyone else. You’ll come for the animals and the adventure, but you’ll leave with memories that last a lifetime and, if you’re as lucky as we were, a new friend.
Nathan, you’re an absolute legend. Thank you for the adventure of a lifetime. Until next time! 🇺🇬🇹🇿❤️
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Dream Come True
I did a 4 day gorilla and chimpanzee tour in Rwanda with Bamboo Eco Tours as well as an add on 1 day safari to Akagera National Park. Edison was so extremely helpful, patient and informative from the very start. I started planning this trip several months in advance. I had so many questions about the different tour options and Edison always responded so quickly! He helped me to choose the perfect tour for all my needs and wants.
Jackson was my driver for 5 days and he was absolutely wonderful. He was always on time or early each day for pick up. He was patient and kind and catered to all my needs throughout the trip. He was also a very safe driver and a friendly person. We had a great time throughout the trip.
My tours were beyond a dream! I saw many gorillas and chimpanzees as well as the safari animals. I could not be happier or more satisfied with Bamboo Eco Tours! This was a trip of a lifetime complete with amazing tours, tour guides and porters!
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
good, very good, everything is good.
The experience was great, the food and accommodation were all very good. The boss was very thoughtful and even arranged two Chinese dishes during the period, which were perfect. I want to share them with everyone. Keep going, business is thriving!
SG
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dream safari
This year, my wife and I decided to go for a safari in Kenya, and after some research booked out trip with Iyara Safari.
We believe that we made the right choice as Iyara Safari lived up, and indeed even exceeded our expectations on some areas.
The 6 day trip was carefully orchestrated by the team. We were assigned a very experienced guide/driver -Samson- and a private 4 wheeler land cruiser, who thoroughly looked after us throughout the trip,, was able to excellently answer our questions related to both the safari as well as general ones about Kenya. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of the animals we can across, their names, habits, and even where they were likely to be found!
We stayed in 3 different lodges (hotel resorts) picked by Iyara, and all met again our expectations.
We were fortunate to come across many beautiful creatures like lions, cheetahs, leopards, rhinos, buffalo crocodiles, elephants, many species of antelopes, hippos, and various species of birds
We definitely will recommend Iyara to our family and friends should they plan a safari to this beautiful country and thanks again to The Iyara team for having us get a great experience
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
It’s a perfect trip, everything works smoothly, the guide is really responsible. The agent is there for us all the time to solve problems.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good quality and good guide
My mother and I went on safari in the Masai Mara for the first time, for a 3-day, 2-night trip, and it was absolutely fantastic! Francis was our guide, and from the very first moment it was clear that he is a great guy.
On the first day, he gave us extra time in the park and did an amazing job of spotting as much wildlife as possible. We actually saw more animals on the first day than we had expected to see during the entire trip. Super cool!
The second day was a bit more relaxed, which was also really nice. We spent the day in the park from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., with a delicious and extensive lunch box that we enjoyed together on a picnic blanket under a tree in the park.
All in all, it was an incredible experience. Francis, thank you for sharing your knowledge, for creating such a great group spirit, and for putting so much effort into making sure we could see as many animals as possible — including the Big Five!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My tour operator was very knowledgeable and helpful!
We really enjoyed our experience on the safari in Pilanesberg National Park! Our safari tour guide and driver Simon were amazing!