KZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kevin is an exceptional tour driver whose deep knowledge of Amboseli Park, friendly demeanor, and at
I recently went on a safari in Amboseli Park near Nairobi, and it was an unforgettable experience! Our tour driver, Kevin, made the trip exceptional with his expertise and friendly demeanor. He navigated us through the park’s stunning landscapes, offering up-close encounters with elephants, giraffes, lions, and other incredible wildlife. Kevin's knowledge of the animals and their behaviors added so much depth to the experience, and he ensured we had the best possible views for photos. With the majestic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli is a dream destination, and having a guide like Kevin made it all the more special. Highly recommended for nature lovers and adventurers alike!
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Competitive budget prices but some money trouble
We did the budget safari 12d Kenya + Tanzania. Good value for money. Better accommodation than we expected.
Good communication before, during and after booking via WhatsApp. Good communications during the safari until there was money trouble, then harder to reach which was stressful. Make sure to get multiple numbers where you can reach them. Pesapal for deposit payment when booking worked very well.
As for reliability.. We suffered some money trouble. When we were already on our long journey to Kenya we received wishes about paying in cash which is a ridiculous amount of money. This because our tour started on a Sunday which caused some problem with banks, but they knew this for 6 months in advance. We ended up having to go extra to an ATM with them to take out as much cash as possible and pay the rest by card like we were supposed to.
Yet the worst part was that they had trouble transferring our money to the tour operator they cooperated with on the Tanzania side, and no one informed us about this until one day before heading to Serengeti the guide tells us we can't come because the money hasn't come to them. They wanted to leave us there and I had to try to mediate the communication between the companies who didn't seem to have good relations at all. Horrible stressful experience where we ended up taking a chance and desperately paying for the rest of the safari AGAIN by ourselves directly to the Tanzania tour operator. In the end the money ended up where it should and we got a refund from the Tanzania tour operator so we didn't have to pay anything extra. Allegedly this was all due to a public holiday and some kind of global transfer issues, but at least the holiday they should have planned for and done the money transfer in good time.
In general; beware of the nature of the joining safari (not special for this company), we didn't understand this before we went. Especially if you travel solo this can be good to know. It means that both the group, guide and vehicle can change everyday of the safari. The itinerary can change anytime and you rarely stay at the accommodation that you are promised in your quote. You have to be very Hakuna Matata about it.
We ended up having only one guide in each country but this seemed rare amongst the others we met (our group changed multiple times and we often stayed at different camps). We were satisfied with both Charles K in Kenya and Tony in Tanzania!
As for the tour; if I were to prioritize I would pick the following national parks: Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Amboseli, Serengeti and Ngorogoro. I would skip lake naivasha and lake manyara. If only one country I would pick Kenya and go for the three first mentioned ones!
I can recommend booking with Beast Spoor Safaris as I have faith they will learn from our money trouble and not let it happen again. However if I did it again I would book the Kenya side with them and separately book the Tanzania side with a Tanzania based tour operator.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
another excellent second tour
In September 2024 we traveled to Uganda for the third time. After having an excellent guide in 2023 with Davis Kibuga, he was our first choice again this year. We were again given a friendly welcome at the airport in Entebbe. Since we arrived late, we were taken to a lodge near the airport. His vehicle was again in excellent condition, it now had a cooler for drinks and a stable charging system. Davis had suggested a great idea of doing chimpanzee habituation. us excellent sighting luck. This time we got very close to the chimpanzees in Kibale NP. We were also very lucky with the "golden monkeys". We also discovered tree-climbing lions on a tree in the Ishasha sector. The chameleons near Bwindi NP were a completely new animal. All of our sighting dreams have come true. Davis is very flexible, he tries to fulfill all wishes. The accommodations were again of a very high comfortable and their food was delicious. We had a very eventful 12 days with him in Uganda. We felt very safe at all times. He is also and professional driver. We can highly recommend Davis Kibuga for your trip to Uganda or Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. His English and knowledge of nature and wildlife is excellent.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing
For great deals and an awesome experience use BonAfrica tours and Safari....🔥🔥 our guide Duncan was excellent, friendly attentive to details, great listener...gave us first class amazing view to all the eye catching animals we could see...an experience I shall forever treasure....
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
Everything about the Safari was fantastic. Brilliant knowledge from our guide. We saw everything we wanted to see and more. Highly recommend this company who looked after us.
LV
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
unforgettable
It was an incredible experience - Kihindo team took care of everything so all we needed to do is just enjoy the moment!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly and fun to tour with
He is a good time keeper, warm and approachable person for any questions.
Very reliable and a good communicator.
We booked Mr. Duncan through his company and from the onset of the booking to the game drive and back to the drop off point everything was well planned and smooth...
I would recommend Mr. Duncan any time for 100% travel satisfaction.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional service
We were impressed with the exceptional service provided by our driver. The vehicle was immaculate, spacious, and well-maintained. The ability to customize our journey with our preferred music added a delightful touch, ensuring a pleasent experience for our entire group.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value, great people.
Anna from Porcupine and her team really went the extra mile to make our tour extra special! The price was right and the accommodation comfortable, will definitely recommend Porcupine to anyone.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
the tour operator is an outstanding professional team that crafts seamless, enriching
the teavel agency is truly amazing! the itinerary in tanzania was highly customized and extout.