20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Above and Beyond Service
We did a 10-day tour with Lulu Safaris covering Masai Mara (Kenya), Serengeti (Tanzania), Rwanda, and Gorilla Trek (Uganda). The entire trip went extremely well and smoothly. All meals, transport, and park fees were included, along with knowledgeable guides, so we had literally nothing to worry about! Here are detailed reviews for each destination:
Masai Mara, Kenya
The safari in Masai Mara was probably the highlight of our tour. We saw all the animals and everything there was to see in just one day! We had Tony as our guide, and he was beyond amazing. He was fun, knowledgeable, and very thorough. You can tell that he is passionate about his job and will go above and beyond in everything he does. Thanks, Tony, for making this trip fantastic! The Jeep was also well-maintained and clean.
Serengeti, Tanzania
We drove to Serengeti, which took about 9 hours from Masai Mara due to the border being far away. Nevertheless, the safari there was also fantastic. We saw all the Big 5 in Tanzania. However, keep in mind that the Serengeti is much bigger than Masai Mara, so there is slightly more driving involved. We had Roger as our driver. He was very sweet and caring, always keeping the car clean with drinks topped up and making an effort to engage with us during dinner and breakfast. The accommodation we had in Serengeti was beyond our expectations. It was a luxury tent in the middle of the park! Thanks, Elvis, for organizing a great stay.
Rwanda/Uganda
We flew into Rwanda and then drove to Uganda for the Gorilla Trek. The trip was well thought out, and we had some form of activity each day until the trek. The Gorilla Trek was amazing, but it does require a good level of fitness to complete! We were lucky to have met Smith on our last day. Smith went above and beyond with his service in just six hours. He stopped at many places along the way and took great care of us until we got to the airport! Guides like Smith and Tony honestly make trips so wholesome and fun! Highly recommend both of them!
Lastly, we want to thank Elvis for his patience. Initially, we were a bit doubtful about the trip due to a lack of communication. Elvis would always take action on our requests, but we didn’t get confirmation at first. After expressing our concerns, we reached out to Elvis through WhatsApp, and he was super responsive. He answered every question and ensured we felt safe throughout the trip. We had issues with paying Elvis, and even then, he never bothered us. Instead, he insisted we enjoy the trip first. I’ve never met a service provider as trusting as Elvis! Thank you, Elvis, for making our trip wonderful!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic tour with very knowledgeable guide, unfortunately some problems with the van
We were lucky to have Peter as guide, top driver that teach us a lot of things about animals, and also about Kenya and the tribes living there. We saw all animals we wanted.
Good price for the 4 days tour. Cannot put 5 stars because we got problems with van in 2 different days
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good communication - Nice lodges - Amazing guides
- Animals spotted (not a guarantee but it's always nice to know what you could see) : Rhino, monkeys (different species), wildebeest, buffalos, giraffes, cheetahs, lion (and a climbing one!), rhino (from far away), hyenas (from far away), flamingos, hippos, gazelles (different species), birds (different species), crocodile (very subtile), elephants, leopard, warthogs
- The guides : As I was travelling alone, I had 4 different guides. All of them were very nice and knowledgeable, it's kind of the russian roulette, I had a HUGE love for my last guide Mike (if you go with Ngeweka I really advice you to ask for him if he is available). He always chose the best spot for the pictures while respecting the animals, extended knowledge about the wildlife -animals and plants- and on our way to the game kept feeding me with info about the cities, the country, the culture etc... it was amazing and I would take him again without a doubt if I ever come back. Guides have good english, I met some that spoke very good french (i am french native).
- Joshua / The office : Always responding, great communication and answered all my questions. I had a little encounter with one of the group I was put with but after communicating with Joshua he found a perfect alternative for me. Very trustable.
- The lodges : The lodges in Serengeti were amazing, the hotels were nice too. I think it depends your budget ofc, I have seen better and worst lodges but for my budget I was very happy with it. In all of them, the service is AMAZING. People are really nice.
- The route : I did Tarangire twice, Ngorongo Crater (not like the pictures, it was cloudy but that's not something you can predict), Manyara Lake, Serengeti. For Serengeti, after talking to my last guide, I would advice to take more time there and go up north were apparently you do see amazing sceneries there. I did a game night as well as a air balloon one (highly recommend).
Overall it was my first time in Africa and first safari ever. Joshua answered all my concerns before coming, and was still reachable during the safari. I advice you to have your own data and not rely on wifi for emergencies (questions to Joshua for example during the day etc..). If you are travelling alone or by 2, I would highly suggest you to take a private guide for your safari. I didn't and ended up with a group in Serengeti (2 days) were there were some encounters. I switched to private for the last day and it was game changing - Joshua found the best guide ever and I couldn't have been more satisfied of that last day, best day of the entire trip. I would recommend Ngeweka with my eyes closed. I would however be more vocal about what I don't want before planning the safari now that I have experienced one so give in detail exactly what experience you are looking for and I am pretty sure Joshua will accommodate it.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsible
Our guide Sadam is a wonderful guy full of accountability and knowledge, we can reply on him about everything and he was pretty funny and kind that we always laughed during the trip. Meanwhile of course he has excellent driving capability with the most rapid efficiency to find the greatest watching spot in safari! Thanks for everything !
CN
A perfect Safari
I was happy to have the perfect Safari with extra miles. I saw so many animals here, they were so alive and cute. Joseph was amazing, he was very prompt in responding to messages before and during the trip and helped me with a lot of difficulties. In addition, our guide Fred was wonderful, very professional and experienced, showing us all the animals we wanted to see, including lions, hunting leopards and cheetahs, and he was a very helpful friend, taking care of us all the way and answering our questions, thank you very much. If you come to Kenya Safari, this is a very good choice and I recommend them to you.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good
I joined in josana tours for six-days.Because the whole trip is unforgettable,so I worte the review on the plane back to China.Truthfully,I feel nervous before I arrived at Kenya.But my consideration is superfluous. People in Kenya are very friendly and kind. Joseph is responsible.He planed everything for me.Of course,the schedule is reasonable. My pick-up driver Kim was waiting for me for a long time after I met him.He don’t complain about anything. And the person I am most grateful for is my guide. He is really patient and funny.In Masai, he driven us to see a lot of animals,the lions,the zebras,the giraffes…We didn’t communicate much,but he seemed to know what I need. He often tells us the stories of these animals. The most noteworthy thing is that I was sent to the airport that day. Unfortunately, the wheel broke down halfway. But in the end, because of my tour guide，I still caught up with my flight in the last hour. You know, this is the first time I've boarded the plane so late. It may also be a life experience for me.In short,everyone is very good. I spent six wonderful days with my other companions in the car. But separation is the norm.I will always remember that moment！
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very nice trip with Francis, see all the things we want
very nice trip with Francis, see all the things we want in Africa.
He can always find the animals and also a good storyteller to share his experiences about wild animals and Africa grassland.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The service is really good!
The service is really good!
- trip preparation: 0ken helped us with the plan of the trip. even though we have a lot of demands, he solved with most of the problems effectively.
- during the trip: Godlisten is our tour guide, he is super experienced and full of passion, we saw a lot of animals especially for the lions. I really recommand him to be the tour guide.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Inland Africa Safaris made my safari extremely memorable, comfortable, worry free and worthwhile!
I had a three-day trip to Murchison Falls National Park with Inland Africa Safaris Ltd. I was extremely impressed with my safari experience! The safari experience was exactly as I had wished. Inland Africa staff were very knowledgeable and had excellent answers to my curiosity about the wildlife. The staff were patient and amiable. Inland made sure I had a comfortable, fun filled and memorable trip! The accommodation chosen was exquisite and comfortable. My safari was tailored to my preferences and the trip left me longing for more! I was impressed with their attention to every detail of my safari. Every moment of my safari was worth my time and pennies! It was definitely a good choice to use Inland Africa Safaris Ltd for my get away experience.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful trip and unforgettable experience
It's really a wonderful trip and unforgettable experience that extra miles give us.
Joseph is very kind and professional that help us a lot before our Safari beginning. This really make our Safari trip comfortable enjoyable.
Our guide Samuel is also very calm and patient and help us saw many animals such us all the big five and ugly five.
In a condition, it's a perfect Safari trip and I think I'll come back for the next in the future.
