LU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Overwhelming Safari Discovery
We did a 4 day Safari tour in Tanzania and it was absolutely spectacular. First we went to the Tarangire Park, then to Serengeti Park and lastly to the Ngorongoro Park.
We had Aaron as a tour guide and he was just perfect. So much knowledge, wisdom and patience during the tour. You could feel he didn't do it for the first time ;) During the 4 days we also had a young cook woth us that cooked us breakfast, lunch and dinner in the middle of nowhere and it was just excellent.
It was overall just an overwhelming experience that we can only reccomand.
And especially do it during the rain period as you nearly have the parks for yourselves and dont see more safari trucks than animals ;)
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Thorough
The tour and tour guide was an absolute pleasure, I would recommend Motours to anyone visiting SA
NO
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Trustworthy, good educated, knowledgeable and Serviceminded operators and staff.
My trip to Kenya was an interesting journey. I had bought a trip with a travel group consisting of 20 other people. We flew from Norway in the afternoon around the border of Ukraine, over Baghdad and the Persian Gulf to Doha in Quatar, from where a new plane took us to Nairobi where we landed early in the morning. The first day was spent relaxing at the hotel and a trip around Nairobi to a Giraffe park and the Karen Blixen estate. Dinner at the Carnivore restaurant. The following two days we drove to Naivasha and Nakuru with birds and animals. Then to Masai Mara where we stayed in a luxurious tent camp operated by the Masaii and we saw lots of animals. Then we travelled back to Nairobi and flew to Zanzibar where we stayed in a luxurious beach hotel. Had a day trip to the center of the island where we visited the Slave-market, the Spice market and the old town with the fort. Crowded and People everywhere. From Zanzibar we flew back to Oslo via Doha. I regret that I did not stay any longer. So many other places to visit.
The tour operators in Kenya did a good job to transport us around, they were service-minded and did their utmost to show us around and to keep the schedule on roads of different standards.
My main impressions after seeing my beloved Kenya again after 40 years were the following:
- lots of People everywhere. The population had tripled on 40 years, from 16 million in 1980 to almost 50 millions today. They get a double whammy: With 3,5 % birthrate increase every year and lots of refugees from the neighboring war-torn countries.
- Almost all houses/huts had tin roofs now. 40 years ago I estimate 2/3 had thatched straw roofs. I recon that is a very good development for the public health?
- There have been some big electrical projects. Power is derived from hot springs in the Rift Valley. There was very little - almost nothing - charcoal burning now. That was very common for cooking 40 years ago. Also less smoke is positive for the public health.
- the roads were improved and better now. New roads with more asphalt. But also lacking maintenance on dirt roads.
- thank you to the old English colonial masters who set aside vast marginal land areas for national parks. Without the dispositions they did 1945-1963 I do not think we would have the parks we can enjoy today.
- I did not study the sanitary situation closely, but at the luxurious hotels where we stayed, we had hot and cold water in the shower and there were cold Tuskers (beer) in the bar. I am sure that if I had gone into a study of the local sanitation Companies, I would have found many faults. So I did not drink tap water.
- Another interesting feature was the new high speed Chinese Standard Gauge Railroad. I never saw any trains running on it. It is a lot of controversy around the Chinese investments and the payback of loans. Presently the SGR-line ends in Naivasha where containers can be transferred to the old “lunatic line” narrow gauge railway that still operates from Nairobi to Kampala.
DE
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
DE
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Tarangire National Park by Sina Wiedemann
Cute small Nationalpark with many different animals on this small place:)
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable,enjoyable and lovely views
Best communication,service and very reliable enjoyed the tour
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
best camping experience
Best Camping Experience
The team made my trip to Tanzania wonderful after I made my booking for a 7-day camping safari through their website. Prior to and after the safari, they organized my flights, and they quickly responded to all of my inquiries on the safari, we have a group of 12 people (a family, a couple, and some friends) split into two cars. A family, a couple, and some friends together make up our 10-person safari party, which is divided between two automobiles. John and Emma, who travelled with us, both had great driving skills and plenty of knowledge. They made sure we had sufficient time to enjoy all the wildlife and had amazing views of them all. Evening meals are always filled with wonderful cuisine! Camping in a national park is a fantastic experience, and the tents are in excellent condition. My friends and I had a great time and I can highly recommend Williamson Adventures
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great service from start to finish
Booked a 4 day tour quite last minute. Spurfowl was super responsive and had it all booked and ready to go quickly. Ruben was our driver - super friendly, safe driving, found all the animals! Visited Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and 2 days in Masai Mara. Just right for my teens and me. Accommodations are as described - comfortable rooms, varied quality of food, always friendly staff. Can highly recommend Spurfowl and Ruben.
QA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Out of Africa Wildlife beauty
Going to Kenya on Safari is a must if you love to see animals in the wild. I visited the Masai Mara which to me was worth it- I was able to see most animals except for the Rhino and the Lion. I saw several Lionesses but not a Lion. Seeing the animals in the vast expansion of the park was priceless. We also drove to the border of Tanzania and along the Mara river where we saw Hippos and Crocs just hanging out. The final visit was Lake Nakuru where I was lucky to see both the white and black Rhino but I do not recommend this stop. It feels more like a drive-in Zoo, its a much smaller park and you do not get the sense of vastness as in Masai Mara. You can still see many giraffes, Zebras and war hogs but in comparison to Masai Mara not worth it. The lake is also far and the flamingos you don't really see. On safari the packed lunches and picnics are disappointing, wether low or mid-range budget. This is for sure an aspect they need to improve. We had some vehicles problems that delayer our trip considerably but the tour operator managed to get us to our destination by hopping on other tours.
The people in the country were very nice and welcoming. There is a good food scene in Nairobi with lots of modern fusions and foodie places to explore. I particularly enjoyed visiting the Karen Blixen museum having read the book and seeing the movie I wanted to visit the site. There are many areas in Nairobi where you can shop and mingle with the locals, we did not feel unsafe at any moment and found everyone very kind.
IE
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Welcoming with knowledgeable guides where we felt safe at all times when on Safari
We traveled to the Ngorogoro Crater where there is an abundance of wildlife in a great setting, all within the confines of the crater. The guides were knowledgeable and used a two way radio system to relay details on sightings so we got maximum benefit in directing us to where animals were located.