All of the guides and personnel worked hard to keep us happy. They exceeded our expectations.
Beyond the Plains Kenya Safaris are a well organized, skilled and economical safari company. All their guides are very knowledgeable about Kenya. I will definitely use them
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Very dependable, delivers what is promised
Excellent customer care and goes to extreme length to see customer expectations are met. Great value for money especially for mid sized groups
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic safari in Zambia!
With this trip to Zambia, we have now entered into the exclusive Dancing Zebra 10 timer club!
When we were in the Serengeti two years ago, we met a couple who went to Zambia every year. They mentioned they liked South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi. With just this bit of info, after getting back I talked to Jessica, and asked her to look into putting together a Zambia safari. She came back with an itinerary of 3 national parks, including the above mentioned two, and Kafue National Park. After looking things over, and talking with her again, we reserved everything. It can get complicated picking from the many camps, and scheduling all the internal flights and transfers, so it’s best when planning an African safari, to have an experienced agent put everything together, and Jessica is the best at that!
All of the animals you think of with Africa, are in Zambia, with lots of big cats, which are my favorite. We had several quality leopard sightings, including one at night, and many lion sightings, especially at Kafue, which is overflowing with lions! We also saw a mother cheetah with two small cubs eating a meal, which was very special. The lodges and the driver/guides were all excellent, like all the places we have stayed at when booked through Dancing Zebra.
Altogether it was another fantastic trip, and we are looking forward to February 2027 for our 11th Dancing Zebra safari!
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Exceptional Safari Experience with Outstanding Organisation and Expertise
We had an absolutely amazing safari experience from start to finish. The organisation was outstanding, with every detail carefully planned and executed with great care and precision, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy the trip. Communication was on point and every member of the team was polite, kind and very professional. They organise your safari how you want it. You can change up to luxury accommodation or change down to suit your budget. I would recommend spending extra and going for luxury accommodation - you won't regret it!
Our guide Emmanuel was truly exceptional. His knowledge of the flora and wildlife, local environment, culture, and conservation efforts was remarkable, and he was always happy to answer questions and share fascinating insights. Emmanuel's expertise made every game drive both exciting and educational.
The professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine commitment to providing an unforgettable experience were evident throughout. We felt well looked after at all times and could not have asked for a better safari operator or guide.
I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a well-organised, memorable safari led by passionate and knowledgeable experts. A truly outstanding experience.
Amazing!
Our tour with Nick was amazing. He was very knowledgeable patient and timely. It was a jeep of six and we all had a fabulous time with Nick for 2 1/2 days going from Nairobi to Sephora Mara Safari camp. Nick also took us to the Safari to the home of the Masai Mara. We had an amazing time and we felt very comfortable with Nick who took care of us like we were his own family.
BR
**Excellent Safari Experience!**
I really enjoyed this safari experience. Everything was very well organized, and our guide, Harrison, was extremely kind, professional, and knowledgeable throughout the trip.
Although it was a short one-day safari, we were able to see many amazing animals, including lions, giraffes, elephants, hippos, and several others. It was definitely worth it, especially since we had limited time available.
The team picked us up from our hotel at 4:00 a.m., and we were back by 4:00 p.m., which was perfect because I had a flight back to Brazil later that evening. The schedule was well planned and allowed us to enjoy a fantastic safari without worrying about our travel arrangements.
Overall, it was an excellent experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Kenya with limited time. Thank you, Harrison and Steve, for making our day so special! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable, prompt, trustworthy company I would use again
Hermosa Life Tours was an excellent choice to help us schedule our mountain gorilla trek. We are based in the U.S., so the communication occurred entirely over email. They were responsive, prompt, and answered all of our questions. On the day of the actual trek, our tour guide Pacific quickly checked us in at Volcanoes National Park with no delays or issues with the permits. We just sat back and waited for the trek to begin! If I wanted to do another trip, I would absolutely use this company again.
Pacific was incredible and clearly loves his job. His vehicle was clean, had drinking water, and had snacks. He was always early, drove very safely, and most importantly was so fun to talk with! He was so knowledgeable about Rwanda and the gorilla trek experience. Pacific sent us activity recommendations in Kigali as well. He even went out of his way to buy us some banana beer after we expressed interest in trying it! Pacific was so flexible and understanding with us when we faced some payment issues and is a generous, honest man. We accidently sent him over $400 USD when trying to tip him online, and not only did he decline the payment, he followed up with us for weeks after to ensure we got it back from the bank. Not many people would return that money, especially after we had already left Rwanda. This is the quality of the tour guides Hermosa Life hires. I am confident my plans and money are safe with this company.
The only two suggestions I would have for Hermosa Life Tours:
- Provide more preparation materials for the gorilla trek. We had to do all of our own research about what to wear, what to pack, what to expect on the trek, what clothing is available to rent, etc. It would have been nice to have a short guide as a starting point.
-Factor tour guide lodging costs into the final package price as we learned tour guides have to cover their own lodging for multi-day excursions. We (and I'm sure many others) would be happy to pay a little more for the benefit of the guides.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect trip. Awesome game viewing. Great host. Well worth doing again.
My safari to OlPejeta and Samburu was awesome. The hotels were high quality, the food was good, the tour guides were phenomenal. Teddy and Jack did a great job in arranging my trip and executing it to perfection.
In 3 days I was able to see all the Big Five and the Samburi Special 5. A trip of a lifetime.
I will be a repeat customer!
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Always available and attentive to detail. Always reachable.
We booked with this tour operator from Italy, and from the start they were always very helpful and attentive, even on WhatsApp. Once we arrived, we met for an initial briefing the day before the safari, and the following morning they picked us up at the hotel to take us to our guide. What can I say? The safari was amazing; we saw the Big Five, slept both two nights at the lodge (with extremely comfortable beds) and two nights in a tent (an absolute must-do). The first night in a tent in the Serengeti National Park, we heard a lion's roar several times, and it was incredible. On the second night in a tent in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you could wake up and see beautiful zebras. Special thanks to Emanuel, our expert guide, who during the safari told us about the animals we encountered along the way. And to Richard, our chef, who, throughout the five-day safari, was especially attentive to me, as I have an egg and milk allergy. It was all delicious! All the staff at the lodges and campsites were also always very kind and helpful. It's an experience where the place, the animals, and the people stay in your heart forever. Thank you so much ❤️
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing
Really enjoyed the safari and Mount Kili . Kale voyage made it an amazing experience couldn’t recommend enough thanks so much .
