65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding, exceptional and great. Great communication, helpful and friendly
From initial contact for a quote and itinerary to being dropped at the airport for the end of our Safari, Estleon was great.
Esther was great in setting everything up, booking our accommodation, answering our questions either by email or phone (using WhatsApp so international calls didn't cost).
Our driver Willy was superb, he was friendly and couldn't do enough to make our safari a special holiday. His knowledge of the animals we saw was outstanding, his driving was very good, both on road and off-road. He took time to teach us some Swahili, and we would try and greet him every morning with a new greeting in Swahili which we tried to learn in the evenings (thanks google translate). Willy managed to find lots of animals for us to photograph in their natural environment, from Duma (Cheetah) to Zebra.
We were extremely lucky to see all the big cats, elephant, giraffe, hippo, rhino, and many more, but be aware you may not get to see them all as they are in the wild and they may not be around on the days you are on safari, its nature!!
The accommodations we stayed at were also very good. All but one were inside the National Parks themselves, 'The Cliff' was fantastic with its views across Lake Nakuru, as was 'Entim Masai Mara camp' deep inside the Masai Mara on the Mara River. Ol Tukai Lodge in Amboseli was another great place to stay. Meals at all the accommodations were great, plenty to eat, you won't go hungry.
Estleon Adventures was great value for money, we were actually surprised at the cost when you consider the inclusions, which was the accommodation, all meals except lunch on the last day and drinks at most of the accommodation.
Estleon ensured Willy had plenty of drinking water for us in the land cruiser and we had a fresh bottle in the seat back for our game drives.
Thank you Esther and Willy for the memorable safari
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic
I had an incredible experience with Azas Safari! Their professionalism throughout the trip was top-notch, from the detailed planning to the expert guidance. The highlight was the gorilla trek—absolutely breathtaking! The guides were knowledgeable, ensuring we had a safe and unforgettable encounter with these majestic animals in their natural habitat. Highly recommend Azas Safari for anyone looking for a well-organized, thrilling adventure!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Service from Hermosa Life Tours and Travel
Hermosa Life Tours and Travel are outstanding. We had a fabulous five day trip with everything very well organised. Oreste and Eric were excellent to deal with an assisted us with all our questions to make the most of our time in Rwanda. We had a wonderful guy Didi who looked after us superbly for five days and made sure we were comfortable and accommodated. He was always willing to assist and no request was too difficult. We were sad to leave him on the last day. I cannot recommend Hermosa Life Tours and Travel highly enough. Visit Rwanda. It is a remarkable country and the gorillas are so very special.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing is all I can say!
We had the most amazing experience in Kenya. We toured Tsavo West National Park. The people, the wildlife, the scenic beauty, and the hospitality were unparalleled. Totally worth it!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful country; beautiful people
Wow, Tanzania was way more incredible than I had anticipated. I started with a trek up Kilimanjaro with Tusker Trail (highly recommended), and I was impressed with how well-maintained the trails, huts, and facilities are there. I heard scary stories, but none of them turned out to be true. Standing atop a 19,000' peak is a monumental achievement for me. It should be on every avid hiker's list, in my opinion.
After my trek I went on safari with Suricata (also recommended). It was other-worldly! You don't get that close to the wild animals in a zoo! And, thankfully, they are in their own home -- not forced (or drugged) into submission in a tiny cage. I went to Tarangire (great for elephants!), Ngorongoro (rhinos!!), and Serengeti (everything!!!). The birds are abundant and colorful. Lilac-breasted roller -- oh my! Secretary birds, bustards, water birds, and raptors. My guide was very knowledgeable and congenial.
The people in Tanzania are beautiful, too. While they may be poorer than many of us in the western world, they are a happy and friendly bunch, always with a hearty "Jambo!" and carefree "hakuna matata". I wish it didn't take so long to get there from where I live, but it was worth every hour spent in airports and jets to see such a beautiful place.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A beautiful and insightful safari
Fredrick was lovely, knowledgeable and passionate about Kenya. We learned so much and saw the Big 5 by day 2! My husband and I had a blast, we plan on booking and exploring more in years to come. If you are hesitant, just book a Kenya safari - you will not regret it!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Good operator
I found Jocky Tours on Viator but decided to book with them directly. Overall a smooth booking experience and very responsive to emails. Our guide Saddam did a good job showing us the animals. Would book with them again in the future.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Leslie was wonderful. Great to get along with and very knowledgeable.
It was a spectacular trip, better than expected. Would highly recommend to anyone. Saw lots of animals every day. Loved the overall education about the animals and the safari.
Great selection of rooms as well.
You won’t be disappointed!
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing 5-Day Safari with Jaribu Africa Adventures!
We went on a 5-day safari with Jaribu Africa Adventures, experiencing the breathtaking vistas of Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti. Everything was well organized from the start, and our driver guides Julius and Richard were knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the wildlife and the parks.
Each day felt like an adventure, whether we were watching elephants roam Tarangire, spotting lions in Serengeti, or soaking in the breathtaking views of Ngorongoro. The team made sure we were comfortable throughout, and the whole experience felt personalized and relaxed.
If you're looking for an unforgettable safari in Tanzania, I can’t recommend Jaribu Africa Adventures enough. They truly made this trip special!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect safari, exceptional service.
Fellow travelers,
I recently returned from a 14 day birdwatching tour covering wide swaths of Uganda. Having been to several East African nations in the past, I was attracted to Uganda because birdwatching wise the country borders both the Eastern countries of Kenya and Tanzania as well as Central African nations such as the Congo and Rwanda. The result provides the opportunity to build an amazing list of special bird species.
I found Moroka Expeditions online and was immediately impressed by the glowing reviews from past clients.
I sent my proposed tour dates and goals to Moroka director Abraham Kyagulanyi and he quickly responded with a detailed itinerary covering a rather large portion of his nation. Abraham listened well to my request for modest accommodations and long birding days. I also let him know that I was still recovering from a rather gruesome leg injury and would be limited in my mobility. And in fact I was compelled to push back on my start date due to my prolonged recovery: all of which Abraham handled with grace and kindness.
With great good fortune Abraham assigned William Kyeswa to be my guide and driver.
A finer guide, driver, companion you will never meet!
Both gentlemen greeted me at Entebbe Airport upon arrival from Chicago by way of Addis Ababa and escorted me to my nearby accommodations on the shores of Lake Victoria.
A note about the lodges, hotels throughout my stay; all were completely reasonable cost wise and were uniformly immaculately clean, quiet and comfortable. So very well done gentlemen! Another thing I appreciated about my Ugandan lodging was all served simple and delicious fare. Ugandan meals are all prepared to order using local ingredients, simple, hearty and filling. The locally sourced coffee and teas were both welcome components of each meal.
While I won't be able to recant my complete itinerary in this space, we started with a bang on day one with gobsmacking views of one of the most spectacular birds in the world, the incomparable Shoebill Stork! Truly one of the most amazing birds you will ever see.
As we progressed I soon became aware of one of Williams' special gifts to birders like me. Though my man has seen the vast majority of his nation's bird species as well as knowing their particular songs and micro habitats, William leaves nothing to chance: he has cultivated a wide network of local guides and rangers, many of whom he has personally trained, who by virtue of living on site seem to know in which exact tree or shrub to find some of these very tricky species. And to me that's like a birding superpower! I reckon that if I were to walk those forest paths alone I would not have recorded half the impressive trip list I did with team William.
Of course I certainly didn't turn my nose up at the many incredible wildlife viewing experiences we had in some of the awesome National Parks like Murchison Falls NP, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP, and even the smallest, Lake Mburo NP.
With rather too much optimism I did pre-book Chimpanzee and Gorilla trekking given my infirmities and I was able to marvel at a mighty troop of Pan tryglotes at rather closer proximity than felt comfortable I unfortunately had to dip out on the Mountain gorilla trek. However with William's deep knowledge and the added resources of men who literally were born and raised in the park we were able to see some of the mountain's most coveted species of birds.
I can't finish this review without praising Abraham's incredible organizational skills. Not only was he able to move the whole tour two weeks while I recovered he was willing and able to switch things around when for example we were planning on one night at the amazing Eagle's Nest Lodge but I just fell in love with the place and asked if we could add a night while cutting the same at our next stop. And he was willing and able to accommodate my wishes. And believe me folks, that's a level of excellent service I have never seen in all my years of travel.
I will unconditionally recommend Moroka Expeditions to any birder, photographer, nature lover.
Lastly I am left with incredible appreciation of my impression that the people of Uganda are the most kind, gracious and charming of any I have ever met in my life. The joy is infectious! I always felt welcome and safe. No matter anyone's personal circumstances, Uganda is truly a joyous nation.
Go see for yourself and give William and Abraham my kindest regards.
Joshua Murphy
Chicago USA
