HU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tour operator with nice attitude
The safari and the 2 days we spent with Migration Venture Africa was a great adventure for us.
Special thanks to the driver " Matata" who is a very-very nice guy with a perfect attitude towards us. He shared interesting data about the animals, had good English knowledge and tried to fulfil all our demands (getting to the airport in heavy Dar-es-Salaam traffic and back to the accommodation :-) ) He made our excursion even greater. The places we stopped on the way for breakfast and lunch were also fine.
The drive to Mikumi National Park was long but for a person coming from Europe interesting to watch the villages along the road, the way African people seam to live .
I wish Migration Venture many guests!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He went above and beyond to ensure we had a comfortable and memorable experience.
Richard was an excellent safari guide. His knowledge of wildlife and the area was impressive, and he was always patient and enthusiastic. He made sure we had the best possible experience and went the extra mile to find interesting animals. Highly recommended!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extraordinary and knowledgeable
I highly recommend Jocky Tours and Safari. They took care of all of our needs, and our tour guide Richard was fabulous. He went out of his way to make sure we had the best safari experience and all transport, food, and accommodations were great.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fast, friendly and reliable service !
Booked the Safari in advance from Germany. Great service from travel agent Ruben!
IS
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A listening guide, but lively and informative.
Llam is a lively and entertaining guide who is also attendative and listens carefully to what his customers really want. Our best recommendations.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Moroko Expeditions is fantastic operator
I loved the 3 day Mountain Gorilla trip run by Moroko Expeditions.
Abraham was a kind, knowledgeable & flexible guide. The long drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park went quickly listening to stories & information shared by Abraham of Ugandas history, politics & culture.
The accomodation at Bakiga Lodge was in a stunning location & had wonderful staff.
I recommend this trip wholeheartedly.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic
My husband and I did the safari tour for our honeymoon and we loved it so much! It was very well organised! We enjoyed it a lot, the food was great, value for money was incredible and the staff were all so lovely. Our tour guide Guston was well knowledgeable about the animals and quite passionate which made our experience better. We had so much fun hanging out with him over the course of 3 days. Winnie was also great to deal with when making the booking and she was quick to respond to all of my queries.
We would highly recommend this tour to others as well.
Beautiful country, people and animals!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari in Kenya with this company
I went on a 12-day customized safari in Kenya and Tanzania, and my safari was co-organized by The Spirit of Kenya.
The tour was organized very well, the plan was clear, and I even received a small water bottle as a nice welcome gift from them.
My guides were Thomas and Michael, and I think they did an amazing job. Both of them were very well prepared, very knowledgeable about the animals and Africa in general, and were able to fulfill all my requests and wishes.
I can certainly recommend this company as well as Thomas and Michael to everyone!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic company with the best guides in the world!
I went on a 12-day customized safari in Kenya and Tanzania, and my safari was co-organized by The Soul of Tanzania. The communication with them was flawless, very quick, and always to the point. The safari itself was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me. The sheer beauty of Africa along with the excitement of being so close to nature allows to make truly unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.
The tour was organized very well, the plan was clear, and the guidance I received from The Soul of Tanzania on how to prepare for my safari covered everything.
Also, I think that my guide Cleopa did the best job in the world. I was absolutely impressed by his knowledge about animals and Africa in general, as well as his ability to find interesting sights, many different (some of them extremely rare to spot) animals, and unique places during every game drive.
I can certainly recommend this company and Cleopa to anyone who wishes to travel to Tanzania.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I would caution you not to book with this company
CAUTION - DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY!
Natural World Kenya Safaris, operated by Humphrey N. Ndara, could not be more of a scam and disappointment. This is a safari company that prioritizes taking your money upfront and providing disappointment on the back end. The customer service and pretend caring stop once they have your money. We learned the hard way that the company’s business practices are at best dishonest and possibly fraudulent. If your intent is to experience all that Kenyan’s National Parks can offer, to receive the services for which you paid; to follow the itinerary to which was agreed and paid for; to be treated with honesty, common courtesy and respect; and/or to enjoy equipment that works, then we strongly suggest that you ignore any positive reviews this company may have and research other safari companies. Their positive reviews might have been deserved once upon a time, but clearly that time is in the past. DO NOT fall into the same trap we did. Kenya and the Kenyan people are too special to mar your visit by using this company. For more details, read below.
None of the equipment, including the “Off-road 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep”, was as advertised. The vehicle did NOT have working electricity meaning that none of our phones or cameras could be recharged. The vehicle’s advertised WiFi was nonexistent. The portable fridge was broken so there was no cold water providing needed refreshment while in the heat of the Kenyan sun. The advertised sandbags for stability while picture taking were also nonexistent. The vehicle itself was old, busted in various places, and had abnormally inferior shocks (even for a safari vehicle). The poor condition of the vehicle ultimately resulted in an injury to one of us.
Although extremely disappointing, the poor (or lack of) functioning equipment could have been overlooked had the company not continued to ruin its questionable reputation through its misleading and underhanded business dealings. Despite having paid for all of our lodgings prior arriving in Kenya, we learned that it is Mr. Ndara’s business practice not to pay the lodging owners until the very last possible moment, and in some cases, not at all. Upon arriving early in the day at one of our lodging sites, we were unable to check in as the hotel/camp staff informed us that our lodging had not yet been paid by Natural World (Mr. Ndara). The hotel/camp staff suggested that we go ahead and spend our day in the park on safari under the assumption that all would be resolved before coming back at the end of our day. Unfortunately, when we arrived back at our lodging at the end of the day nothing had been resolved. In fact, the hotel/camp staff had been unable to contact anyone at Natural World all day. After an additional several hours waiting at the check-in desk, we were advised that we should (re)pay out-of-pocket and attempt reimbursement later. Our driver confirmed that this predicament is not an uncommon happening where Mr. Ndara is concerned. He often uses customer prepayments for other purposes.
Adding insult to injury, our driver (Jeff) was rude and condescending throughout our 9-day safari. He ignored asked questions, rushed us every time we stopped to take pictures, and repeatedly dropped us off at our camp earlier than scheduled (and much earlier than other safari groups that were staying at the same camp) causing us to miss the dusk hours when animals are most active. He did this without any explanation and got angry when we questioned him why he was returning to camp so early. Multiple times he skipped destinations listed on the itinerary that was agreed to when we submitted our safari down payment. One of the better examples of our driver’s rudeness is when he told us, “Why bother telling you what these animals are called since you can’t seem to remember them?”
On our last day of the safari, Mr. Humphrey Ndara verbally promised his commitment to addressing our negative safari experience and poor treatment. Unfortunately, true to form and never responding to our emails, this was just one more false and broken promise and another item to be added to the long list of extreme disappointments we suffered at the hands of Natural World, Mr. Humphrey and our driver Jeff.