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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lovely countryside, lovely people.
We had a great time on safari, seeing everything I hoped for with the exception of leopards. Our guide John was super and very knowledgeable. The accommodation and food were perfect. Only slight downside was the time taken to travel between locations, particularly from Nakuru to Ambesoli, but that can't really be helped.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome safari with very accommodating and nice guide and tour company
Last year me and four of my friends went on a safari trip with Shayona Safari & Tours. We started in Mwanza very early on Saturday morning and spend one night in the Serengeti National Park. The park is amazing and the amount of animals that you get to see is unbelievable!
I can highly recommend going with this tour company too! The day before our trip we were able to talk with our guide and the company and see the car that we were planning to go in. They made sure to listen to our wishes and we figured a super nice plan together. Our guide was super friendly and knew a lot to tell us about the animals and the surrounding.
Thank you for the amazing time!
IO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good morning! I want to thank you for the excellent service provided. The trip was simply perfect! Hotel
Good morning
I would like to thank you for the excellent service you provided\.
The trip was simply perfect
The hotels were amazing, and the local tour operator was outstanding\. The lodge was absolutely a dream
I would especially like to congratulate our guide, José, who accompanied us in Cape Town\. He was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and pleasant throughout our stay.
Having a guide who spoke Portuguese was definitely the right choice and made our experience even more enjoyable.
This was one of the best trips I have ever taken!
Congratulations to the entire team, and thank you so much for everything!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Personalized and Personable Safari
Benson Safaris provided 18 of us the most marvelous 9 days on the Sarengeti. Animals galore, Glamping at its best, and attentive care for all of us. Their drivers were very safe, knowledgable men. Vans well maintained. I recommend them highly for a group going together. They definitely will work with you to give you the experience of your lifetime.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari trip
Our Serengeti safari with Kibo Mawenzi was truly an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The breathtaking landscapes, endless plains, and incredible wildlife exceeded every expectation. We were lucky enough to see the Big Five, along with countless zebras, giraffes, elephants, cheetahs, and stunning birdlife in their natural habitat.
We were group of 28 people Our guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about wildlife, making every game drive both exciting and educational. Their ability to spot animals were amazing.
Food was freshly cooked by miriam was very healthy and tasty. Evening entertainment was icing on the cake.
I would highly recommend Kibo Mawenzi For a great safari experience!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our 13-day journey was negotiated by our group leaders and Mr. Frank Benoit Kanymutara, owner of GRS
Our group of 12 was made up of 8 people from California and a family of 4 from Australia. Our group of 8 arrived in Kigali on June 24th and were greeted and picked up by our two driver-guides, Messrs. Taufique ("Mr. T") and Sufiane. The two SUVs they brought to pick us up were impressive. We stayed at the Governor's Residence for the first two nights where we were treated with amazing meals in this luxurious private compound.
Our 13-day adventure was negotiated by our group leaders John and Stacy and Mr. Frank Benoit Kanymutara, the founder and owner of GRS. In our itinerary, they were able to include: a visit to the Genocide Memorial in Kigali, time in Nyungwe Forest National Park, Lake Kivu, Volcanoes National Park, and Akagera National Park.
The visit to the Genocide Memorial in Kigali provided a sobering perspective on what this country has been through in its recent past. Our time in Nyungwe Forest National Park, a well preserved rainforest where we trekked in search of chimpanzees and other wildlife, also provided opportunities to hike on or zipline above the forest canopy. In Volcanoes National Park, while our main objectives were trekking mountain gorillas and golden monkeys on Mt. Bisoke, we also visited the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, saw and shopped for local crafts at the women-run Gorilla Guardians Village; and also visited the women-owned Virunga Mountain Spirits where we sampled their locally sourced creations. Finally on our itinerary, we travelled to Akagera National Park in search of the big five game animals, the lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and African buffalo.
We were able do all this with the careful and thoughtful curation of our tour operator, GRS. Our accomodations at each venue were top notch: Governor's Residence in Kigali; Munanzi Eco Lodge in the middle of the Nyungwe National Forest; Cleo Hotel on the shores of Lake Kivu; Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel in Kinigi; Karenge Bush Camp and Ruzizi Tented Lodge in Akagera National Park. Our driver-guides made sure that our meals were plan ahead of our arrivals at each hotel. There was always a large menu to choose from and also catered to our vegetarians and gluten free companions. The staff at each accommodation were above-and beyond helpful and welcoming.
Our driver-guides, Mr. T and Sufiane were amazing with keeping our group well-fed, well-hydrated and on-time to our appointed excursions. In addition, some of us had some personal needs along the way that each handled with discretion. Sometimes we needed more local currency, and Mr. T and Sufiane always found the safest banking places. I personally needed an asthma inhaler and Sufiane took me to a pharmacy upon our return to Kigali. These two gentlemen could not do enough for us. They were our eyes and ears to our beautiful Rwanda experience.
For all that we were able to do, our money was well spent.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was an experience to enjoy again.
An unforgettable safari! Seeing the Big Five was an incredible experience, thanks to our knowledgeable guide who went above and beyond to find them. Excellent game drives, delicious filling meals, responsive hosts, punctual hotel pick-up and drop-off, plus the branded T-shirts made the trip truly exceptional. Highly recommended!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime !!
Our guide Moody was the best. Extremely knowledgeable and patient in answering all our questions. Very accommodating towards our needs especially as we had elderly people travelling with us. Very entertaining too
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful and Consistent Service and Support.
From the very beginning of our conversations about what I was interested in doing during my visit to Rwanda, Abbey took the time to listen to what I was looking for in a total experience and then delivered. Our back and forth conversation led to a most perfect itinerary for me. I am a mid-range to budget Traveler (with a focus on wildlife, national parks and village culture) and Abbey nailed it.
On top of that, from the very beginning when I met my guide Yves at the airport, I knew I was in good hands. Yves provided outstanding information in regards to the history of the country, developments in the country's agriculture, industry and infrastructure and picked out the best places for lunch! Unfortunately I have some pre-existing health issues that unexpectedly surfaced during my visit so Yves was not only a terrific guide, he ended up providing additional support that I needed due to my health conditions. We are talking way above and beyond. And while I would certainly have preferred not to become ill, I must say that I met such kind wonderful people, I came away with nothing but gratitude at what I was able to experience. Coming upon a wild gorilla family in Volcano National Park was probably the most amazing encounter I have ever had in this lifetime. In short, I highly recommend Lush Africa Safaris for assistance in planning a trip to remember anywhere in Africa that they service.
