ER
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
TRUSTED TO! with a room of improvement :)
Just finished up an amazing journey with Hekima Safaris. From the moment I arrived staff was available to make sure my journey was safe and everything I needed was taken care of . On the road my guide, Subra shared her knowledge of Uganda/Rwanda. They join me with another clients yes i didn't booked private but the information was little bit not clear! That is why i gave 4 star ;) But i strong recommend it to anyone !
GR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Solomon is a professional well rounded man and will accommodate a great experience for you
We had an amazing experience with Solomon from Arre Tours. He was a fantastic host and operator who went above and beyond to accommodate all of our needs throughout the trip.
What really stood out was Solomon’s ability to show us a unique and authentic side of Ethiopia that we wouldn’t have experienced on our own. His local knowledge, flexibility, and genuine hospitality made the experience incredibly special.
We’re very grateful to Solomon for making our trip so memorable and would highly recommend him and Arre Tours to anyone looking to explore Ethiopia in a more personal and meaningful way.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Kilimanjaro climb and safari – highly recommend Sote Tours and Travel
We travelled with Sote Tours and Travel for a 7 day Machame Route climb on Kilimanjaro, followed by a 6 day safari visiting Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire. We were a group of four, and honestly, the whole experience was much better than we expected.
Communication with Sote Tours was very good. When we first contacted them for a quote, Mr. Kelvin Nyanja was very quick to respond and answered all our questions. And we had a LOT of questions before the trip! He was patient, professional and gave us useful advice, including on a few things that were different from what we had originally planned. In the end, we were very happy that we listened to his recommendations.
The Kilimanjaro part was really special. The mountain team were fantastic and we always felt well looked after. The guides were experienced, professional and encouraging, but also friendly and easy to talk to.
Our crew leader Seba was amazing. Oscar, our chef, also deserves a big mention. We honestly don't know how he managed to cook such good food every day on the mountain! 😂 After a long day of walking, sitting down to a proper meal was something we really looked forward to.
Fadhir, Mohamed, Allan, Daniel and Jackson were also brilliant. They worked so hard and were always ready to help, usually with a smile. There was always someone around when we needed something, and the morning encouragement was especially appreciated on the days when getting out of the tent was not easy!
Summit night was obviously the biggest challenge and the highlight of the climb. It was long, cold and tiring, but we always felt safe. The guides kept checking on us and the pace was well managed. Their encouragement really helped us keep going when we were struggling.
Then came the safari, which was another great part of the trip.
We spent 6 days visiting four parks and stayed in four different hotels. Everything was well organised and the accommodations were very nice, including the food.
Our guide Reuben was excellent. He was friendly, knowledgeable and genuinely interested in making sure we enjoyed the safari. Every evening we would talk about the plan for the following day, and he was flexible when we wanted to change something or spend more time in a particular area.
He clearly knows the parks very well and has a good eye for wildlife. A few times he managed to get us into a great position for viewing animals while other vehicles were further away. He was also happy to help us when shopping in local markets and even helped us negotiate better prices!
One thing worth mentioning is that we actually booked Sote Tours because a friend recommended them to us after travelling with them in 2023. We were a little nervous about choosing a company we hadn't personally used before, but after doing the trip ourselves, we are very happy with the decision. We would definitely recommend Sote Tours and Travel to anyone planning Kilimanjaro and safari in Tanzania. We had a great experience and would happily travel with them again or recommend them to our friends.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
perfect safari experience
The support and organisation were fantastic. All our questions were always answered, Laura was always there to help us, and the trip went exactly as we’d imagined.
The choice of hotels was also good; the food was excellent at all the accommodation, and the staff were very friendly.
What really stood out, however, was the Zebra Plain, which was truly outstanding accommodation where no detail was overlooked. And the people there were even more welcoming than at the other camps.
Finally, a few words about Bonnie, our guide. He made our trip something truly special. He was always friendly, courteous and always had a smile on his face. His warm and caring nature made the Spirit of Kenya experience perfect.
He loves what he does; he loves working for Spirit of Kenya, and as a guest, you notice that from the very first moment. If only there were more guides like Bonnie: the national parks would be an even better place, because he always treated nature with respect. And he always shared his seemingly endless knowledge with us. Simply perfect.
We can wholeheartedly recommend Spirit of Kenya, especially Laura and Bonnie.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing!
We had a fantastic safari with Phine Safaris. It wasn't our first safari, but it was the first time we booked with a Kenyan organization. Phine Safaris arranged everything perfectly. We didn't have to worry about a thing—we could simply enjoy the experience, and we certainly did. I even received a lovely present as remember of the safari for my birthday. Thank you, Kinya from Phine Safaris, for everything!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
From the first enquiry Dan worked tirelessly to curate the holiday of a lifetime for our family.
With three children in their early twenties we planned this holiday as a special celebration and maybe our last holiday all together as five. We have travelled a lot as a family and normally plan everything ourselves but chose to use a tour company for our safari as there is so much to organise. From the first contact Dan was friendly, helpful and efficient. Some of the accommodations that I had seen first were fully booked by the time we felt hally to confirm (in about march - book early!) but the alternatives were excellent in particular the Amani Mara Lodge in the Massai Mara which was stunning. Dan met us at the airport and introduced us to our safari guide Charles who was fantastic. We all loved his calm kindness and his absolute dedication to making sure we saw everything. Charles was so knowledgeable and clearly very experienced, while other drivers were tearing around Charles just calmly planned our drives and we saw lion, cheetah, leopard, rhino, zebra, giraffe, hippo, gazelle, wildebeest, elephant and many more including the spectacular migration across the river Mara. We spent our second week in Mombasa at a hotel of our choice at Diani Beach but Dan took care of all the booking including the train tickets. We also thoroughly recommend a quick trip round the museum in Nairobi (arranged by Dan while we waited to fly home) absolutely fascinating and well worth the visit. We would all highly recommend using Nashibe Adventures, the personal service was outstanding and we felt well looked after from start to finish.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Primates track adventure
I had a great 3 day trip between Rwanda and Uganda for primates tracking, well organised. Highly recommend.
NZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nelly has been an excellent tour operator and put together a fabulous tour including three safaris
We had a fabulous tour put together perfectly by Nelly. She took care of all logistics, always had a driver to meet us and at all times she took great care of us and was always ready to answer questions. She put a lot of thought into selecting the safari locations, booked the domestic flights and also some tours while we were in Cape Town and Joburg. Great communication from the initial inquiry until our final departure. Outstanding and also great value cost. Highly recommend Nelly.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari tour
Me and my boyfriend had an amazing three-day safari tour with Francis.
He was a great tour guide, taking care of us not only in the Massai Mara park but also on the way there. He put a great amount of effort in showing us the animals and gave us a lot of information about them.
If you travel with Francis, then you are in good hands (he told us that he had 15 years of experience).
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime made even better!
Bugoli Adventures made our trip of a lifetime even better than expected. From the moment of booking to dropping you at the airport at the end of the tour, they really go the extra mile in everything.
Our guide, Silva, was not only knowledgeable and organised, he was a great person to spend the trip with. He made everything run so smoothly, always making sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. He always did everything he could to make each of our tours special, using his contacts and knowledge to make sure we arrived at the best time, went to the best area, or had the best experience.
His attention to detail and caring demeanour was touching. Little details like asking us if we had forgotten anything after leaving each hotel (I had!), cleaning the jeep even after a long day of driving, and making sure it was always stocked with water really showed how much he cared.
The accommodation on the trip exceeded our expectations in most cases, with delicious food provided for every meal, even packed lunches after checkout for the road trips between each place. The staff at each of the lodges were so attentive and kind, as was everyone we met in Uganda.
From the minute I contacted Michael, he was clear, responsive and helpful in everything from advice about the tour route to help with the visa application.
Our group of four thoroughly enjoyed our trip, thanks to Bugoli Adventures. I have already recommended them and will continue to do so!
The best! Thank you so much.
