JP
Exellent and well-organized safari.
I thoroughly enjoyed the service provided by Karibu Safaris. We got to see all the Big 5 and many more animals. The tented camp we stayed aｔ ,"Elephant Springs", was well kept and very comfortable. The meals provided throughout the experience were excellent.
The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was due to our driver. He was friendly enough and tried his best - driving over 100kms on our second day - but lacked the ability to interact with the clients on a scale that I have experienced on other safaris - this may have been due to an insufficient English language skills. It may also have been because we were in the back of a large mini-van and hearing was sometimes difficult. He also had a habit of driving close to other cars which meant 'eating' a lot of dust. It would have been easy to pull back a bit (say 50 metres) and avoid the dust. I understand he was sometimes in a hurry to get to rare animals (eg, rhino, cheetahs) when it was radioed through and I appreciate this. Also, he tended to drive off before we had finished photographing and on other safaris I have done the driver always made sure that we were ready to go.
The van we used had 8 people in it despite being promised that there would only be 7, with a window each. I suspect this was done to enhance profits. Admittedly I did change my dates a few times so maybe they had a good reason for this. This did not affect our safari so much as there were a couple of older ladies who had been on various safaris before and they were mostly happy to view from the windows. Make sure you are promised only 7 as it could get crowded at the top of the pop-up-top.
I think Karibu Safaris has a lot of promise. The driver we had just needs a few training tips and he will be fine. I would not hesitate to book them again.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Queen Elizabeth National Park by JDA-Wildlif
We enjoyed crossing the equator and look a cruise on the Kazinga channel. The accomadations at Mweya Safari lodge were great - amazing laundry service !!!! Outstanding staff!!! They have a beautiful pool for afternoon swimming and cocktails.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Lake Mburo National Park by JDA-Wildlif
We went on a walking safari. Saw Zibras. Enjoyed a boat cruise.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Uganda by JDA-Wildlif
We went at the end of the rainy season and while we saw big game we might have seen more if we had gone during the dry season which forces the animals to the larger watering holes making them easier to view. But we loved the country - people are warm and welcoming, very polite. Uganda truly is "the pearl of Africa ",
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderfull experience
We really enjoyed our safari. The contact with the company was very good, they answer every email in almost 10 minutes. We went for a rather low-budget safari, we got a very good price and the campsite (Panoramic view camping at lake manyara) was very cosy with a magnificent view over lake manyara national park. Lunch boxes are simple, but dinner was local and very tastefull. We saw a lot of animals and our guide Abraham had a very good knowledge about the wildlife and a sharp eye.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
a great holiday
We had a wonderful time with viva safaris. The activities were well organised, staff were lovely and the accommodation and food was great.
TR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic time!
This was my second time up the mountain with the same company. The crew is well prepared, accommodating and very supportive. Mt Kenya is just the most spectacular hike you will find in Kenya and I look forward to a third time some time soon.
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a grand experience with this great team in this wonderful country which is Botswana .
The guide (Kenny) was really great. He found every animals which were hiding in the bushes. And, for the cooker (Simon) , his meals were delicious.
Nonetheless the sleeping bags was not enough hot for the night temperatures, and the zip of the tent was broken.
However , despite all of that, Kagato Safari is an amazing safari agency.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good experience with low budget
The BigTime safaris is good company they could develop a very good program for you and follow up with you to make sure your are satisfied especially with the low budget I paid. The food however is not that good in Kenya camps but in Tanzania they provided private chef which cook for you whatever you like but you need to mention the food you like before you travel so that they prepare the materials.
The Tnazanian counterpart who should take care of us in Tanzania on behalf of BigTime Safaris were not a honest guy and tried to decive us of bus tickets by doubling the price but when we contacted the bus company they confirmed that the price is half of what we paid him so after confronting him he admitted and returned the money ($90) and refused to drop us to the bus station which was 15min walking ( difficult with luggage) and it was very early morning no taxis