50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sedrak’s expert planning of every meticulous detail made our family safari one of a kind.
The tour Sedrak planned for our family was second to none. He thought of every detail to make our family safari unforgettable. He was available for questions that arose throughout our trip. We loved the progression of our journey from Nairobi to Masa Mara and the exceptional hotels we stayed at along the way. The game drives were excellent. A fabulous trip from start to finish.
LT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and welcoming
We had a 3 day safari with Balu Travel, our tour guides were Jonathan and Jackson, they were both amazing. Jonathan was very knowledgable about the animals we saw, told us a lot about everything we saw, one note worthy mention was that giraffes do not emit any noise and communicate via eye sight. He also engaged in conversations with us and was very passionate about his culture and teaching us about what is means to be a Masaai man, and how they see the world. He was also very curious about our culture and really enjoyed learning about us. Jackson was the driver during the safari, he was always on point with spotting the wild animals and helping us see them, positioning the vehicle so we can have the beat view, and never rushing us so we can enjoy the moment. A noteworthy moment was that for our second day safari Jackson wore traditional Masaai attire which added a very nice atmosphere to our safari, he was as well very enthusiastic about sharing his culture and learning about us. All in all, he safari was amazing, I honestly think we got the best tour guides in the industry, their friendliness and professionalism allowed us to not only see all the animals we wanted, but also learn so much about their culture and customs. Thank you very much, I recommend this company for really good value for money and amazing tour guides.
ES
The best decision we could have made.
To give a little bit of context, we are a couple and, for us, doing this trip was a big financial effort. Because of that, we looked at so many different options and agencies before making our decision. And precisely for that reason, I think it is important to leave this review: we also had our doubts at first. When you are spending a significant amount of money on a trip, it is completely understandable to be a little nervous about who you are putting your trust in.
Everything was perfect.
The communication, closeness and transparency that María gave us from the very first minute was what made us choose this agency, and in the end we got so much more than we expected. We did the whole trip completely on our own, with a private guide accompanying us throughout, and we are certain that we paid much less than people who were travelling in groups.
María and Lawrence went above and beyond to make sure we could do all the activities we wanted, despite having limited time and a limited budget. It is also worth mentioning that we organised everything only three months in advance.
All the hotels we stayed at were incredible, with very good facilities, great breakfasts, lunches, dinners… The route and all the activities we did were fantastic, especially the chimpanzee habituation experience and gorilla tracking.
We also felt very well looked after whenever any issue came up. For example, our luggage arrived late and we did not have to deal with anything ourselves: the agency arranged for it to be brought to the national park where we were staying. And it was not the airline who did it, but the agency itself.
I know this may sound like just another review saying that everything was amazing, but honestly, if you are reading this because you are having doubts, don't hesitate anymore. We had those same doubts, and after experiencing the trip, we would have absolutely no hesitation in choosing them again. The agency is simply unbeatable and, honestly, this trip has changed our lives.
Another thing that made this experience so special for us was our guide, Olela Andrew. We spent every day of the trip with him and it was an absolute pleasure to share this experience with him. His knowledge, kindness, generosity and sense of humour meant that, rather than just being our guide, he became a friend to us.
I think it is important, when you travel to a country so different from your own, to get to know the reality of the people who live there and their culture. We feel that we had that opportunity, largely thanks to Andrew.
María, Lawrence and Andrew are three people we will always be grateful to. And if we return to Uganda (which we will certainly try our very best to do!), there is absolutely no doubt that we would want to do it with them again.
To sum up, I would highlight three things:
Uganda has been an absolutely spectacular, dynamic and surprising destination, and it offers so much more than the more traditional safari destinations.
The agency offers a level of service, support, personalisation and exclusivity that is practically impossible to find elsewhere at the same price.
The people who make it all possible are the ones who will truly make this more than just a trip, turning it into an experience you will never forget.
Thank you so much for everything and, from the bottom of our hearts, we hope we have the chance to see you again.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Treated like a VIP and everything a safari should offer
Third time using Go Touchdown for safaris, they are everything they say and more. The US based staff are caring and listen, then answer everything. The pre trip communication is stellar.
When you get to South Africa, they have everything covered, whether you need a night to recover before starting on your adventure, or getting right to it, you are in amazing hands.
The safari drives take you to all areas of their properties while working to see the wide range of animals on the property. After the drives the meals are tasty and satisfying.
Rooms are always clean and prepared for you when you get back. Go Touchdown males sure that everything is seamless.
Highly recommend them for your investment and adventure.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
they made our experience very relaxed and enjoyable
They always kept in touch and were at our service 24/7 if we needed anything. It was an amazing experience that i will never forget
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Safari from Start to Finish
We had such an amazing safari and honestly, everything was perfect! We saw so many animals and had a really great time.
Our guide and driver were honestly the nicest people and made the whole experience even better. They were so friendly, welcoming and always made sure we were okay and had everything we needed. They were always on time, really attentive and we felt safe with them the whole time. You could tell that they really cared about us having a good experience. Our guide was also very knowledgeable and told us lots of interesting things about the animals.
Everything went exactly as planned and the organisation was really good. The food was great, the hotel was nice and everyone there was super friendly and welcoming as well.
We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and driver and would definitely recommend this safari! Thank you so much for everything!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 8-Day Private Kenya Wildlife Safari with an Outstanding Team
I just returned from an incredible 8-day private tour of Kenya with Green Places Adventures, visiting Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli. Going into this, I picked them without any prior references and didn't know quite what to expect, but I got extremely lucky—these guys are awesome!
From the start, my initial interactions with Elijah were excellent. He met me on both my first and last days and was extremely friendly, professional, attentive, and very easy to work with.
My tour guide, Jaktone, was exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced. He always managed to have me in the right spots at the right times, and thanks to his expertise in positioning the vehicle, I captured beautiful sunrise and sunset photos.
Accommodations & Advice:
I stayed at the Sopa lodges in Mara, Nakuru, and Amboseli. Overall, they were all comfortable with excellent food and impeccable, friendly service from the staff. Sopa Nakuru stood out as an awesome, newer property with amazing views of the lake.
My only specific recommendation is to consider a different property in Masai Mara. While Sopa Lodge Mara was clean, comfortable, and did the job, the rooms and bathrooms felt very old and tired. If possible, I'd also recommend picking a property inside the park.
That said, if you are doing all-day game drives, accommodation priority really depends on your travel style:
Packed Itinerary: If you are out on full-day drives, you come back late and tired, eat dinner, shower, sleep, and repeat. In that case, spending top dollar on luxury lodging isn't necessary because you won't be at the property long enough to enjoy it. Sopa Lodges were more than adequate for this.
Relaxed Pace: If you prefer building in downtime—like doing only a morning or evening drive and spending half the day relaxing at the resort—then investing more in your accommodation makes sense.
I was there primarily for the wildlife, and Green Places Adventures delivered a seamless, top-notch experience. I highly recommend them!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Safari with Suricata Safaris & Damian was just amazing and we will never forget these four days!
We had the best time of our lives! Damian was the best tour guide we could have asked for. The organisation was amazing, the food was delicious, the service excellent and the lodges was great. A special highlight of the trip was the Suricata Boma Lodge. The safari tour was so awesome! We saw the Big 5 in just 4 days! Damian was lovely and created a lot of special moments with the animals during the tour. We highly recommend Suricata Safaris if you're looking for a great safari with very nice people and want to have an unforgettable experience.
CI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
Going gorilla trekking in Rwanda with our classmates was one of those experiences we’ll be talking about for a long time. The moment we finally saw the gorillas, everyone in our group was completely amazed. Moses was with us throughout the trek and made sure we knew what to expect while keeping the whole group comfortable. It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Rwanda.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very nice tour, lots of adventure
We had a good experience on our eight-day safari and spent the whole trip with our guide, Dennis. The tour was quite varied and we were able to see all the animals we had hoped to see. Dennis made a real effort to find the animals and was generally attentive and helpful throughout the trip.
The accommodations were as described and generally met our expectations. The food was mostly traditional African cuisine. There was some repetition, but overall the meals were good.
The distances between the different destinations were sometimes quite long, which is simply part of a safari like this. Dennis made sure we had enough breaks along the way, so we felt well taken care of during the longer journeys.
Overall, it was a good and enjoyable safari experience, with plenty of great wildlife sightings and a nice variety of destinations.