65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Selected the best guides, appropriate lodging, well connected INTRA Aftrica flights.
From the time Tapestry of Africa met us at airport in Nairobi until we got to Moshi they were accommodating every step of the way. Our itinerary was well planned starting off with Nairobi National Park to get us a taste of what was to come. Bonevido our guide was welcoming and gave us valuable info of what we can expect. Service at all lodges we stayed was exceptional. The Kenyan and Tanzanian people were very kind and always smiling. I am sure the lodges selected were a big part of this. The food at all lodges was above par. Hot Air balloon ride in Masai Mara reserve was stunning to say the least. Enchipa lodge made is feel like we were in the middle of nowhere. Serena lodge in Serengeti and ELawan treetops were just epic. Our guide in Tanzania was one in nature with the animals. He could spot them a mile away. He was very patient in looking for animals. From watching the Cheetah head up on the hill and several minutes later attacked and killed an Impala. Joes driving was very considerate to us as passengers.(saved our backs from the rough roads). Value for the money with Tapestry was well below costs after talking to friends who have gone and are going. I highly recommend Tapestry of Africa for you Safari.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing Tanzania Safari
We had a fantastic safari with Ecological Wilderness Adventures. This was our second safari with them since we enjoyed our first in 2012 so much. And this one was even better! We have been on safaris in many African countries and think that Tanzania is the best- so many parks and wonderful, well protected wildlife. We really like that this company is owned and run by local Tanzanians. Brian Mengoriki and his colleagues are friendly, professional and helpful. They took care of us from the moment we arrived to our departure. They are flexible- we designed our own safari itinerary and were able to add on a few stops as we went along. We had a small group of five friends and travelled in a comfortable safari vehicle. We visited Tarangire National Park (so many elephants!), Ngorogoro Crater (rhinos and much more), and the northern Serengeti, where we stayed in the field camp owned and run by Ecological Wilderness Adventures. We saw so much wildlife up close every day, including lots of lions, two leopards, beautiful birds, and sooo many wildebeest. Brian and his guides go beyond just spotting animals to tell about their behavior, ecology and how all the ecosystem fits together. I am a conservation biologist and still learned a lot from them. They were respectful of the animals too, which we appreciated. All the lodgings were fantastic with great food and comfortable rooms. Personally I like their Serengeti camp the best since we were immersed in nature. Wildebeest grazed outside our tent during the night which was so exciting! In addition to wildlife we learned about the local culture through a visit to a local town and banana farm, and a super interesting visit to a Masai village. We also visited the Olduvai Gorge museum where bones of early humans were discovered by Dr Leakey and colleagues. So interesting. We highly recommend going on safari to Tanzania with Ecological Wilderness Adventures. We can’t wait to go back again!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely unforgettable Masai Mara experience!
We had an incredible experience with Rozsella Africa Safaris from start to finish! Maurice made the planning process seamless and was communicative, reliable, and helpful every step of the way. Once we arrived, Peter and Joseph truly made our first Masai Mara safari unforgettable. They taught us the true meaning of the Hakuna Matata lifestyle and went above and beyond for us every single day. Peter and Joseph were amazing at finding their own routes, getting us the best possible views of wildlife sightings, and making sure we had an experience that felt personal rather than just following the crowds. Their knowledge, effort, and genuine passion made such a difference. The entire trip was well organized, reliable, and absolutely worth the money. Maurice helped us put everything together, and Peter and Joseph truly sealed the deal. We couldn’t have asked for a better first experience in the Masai Mara and would highly recommend Rozsella Africa Safaris! We researched over 20 different companies and couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. Priceless experience with Rozsella Africa Safaris!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari Experience from Start to Finish
Excellent agency! We booked them from Italy a year in advance, and they were extremely helpful and responsive to all our requests, always providing quick and clear answers.
The safari was absolutely fantastic, with the agreed schedule and lodges fully respected. Our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable, helpful and great company throughout the four days of the trip. Highly recommended!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience Namibia's nature ny day. Unwind at night in luxury.
An extraordinary, truly bespoke luxury experience in Namibia.
Gazechase Travels created an unforgettable private journey that allowed me to experience both the grandeur of Namibia and the warmth of her people. Oliver and Lieb made booking effortless and were responsive and readily available throughout.
My itinerary included Windhoek, the Namib Desert, Big Daddy and Deadvlei, Swakopmund, Sandwich Harbour and the Skeleton Coast, a Bushman walk, Etosha, and incredible wildlife experiences. The lodges Gazechase selected were exceptional—beautifully appointed, outstanding service and food, and truly luxury in the wild. One was even situated at a watering hole, providing an extraordinary wildlife experience right from the property.
My private guide and driver, Theo, was the consummate professional. I felt completely safe in his care. He is a font of knowledge and went well beyond simply following an itinerary, using his local expertise to enhance my experience at every turn—including negotiating with vendors so I received local Namibian prices!
I came to Namibia believing this would be a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Gazechase gave me such an extraordinary experience that I left wondering when I could return.
Refreshed, transformed, and incredibly grateful. I cannot recommend Oliver, Lieb, Theo, and Gazechase Travels highly enough.
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Truly recommend
We recommend safari with Jocky Tours. We were on the 6-day safari in Kenia, our guide was Dixon. He did his best to find and show us as many animals as possible including hunting or crossing the Mara River by the herd, has a lot of knowledge about animals and is a good driver and organizer. The tour was unforgettable.
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jeremy was extremely profissional, attentive and kind. He is an excelente guide and a wonderful pers
The safari was absolutely incredible and a big part of that was thanks to my guide, Jeremy! From the very beginning, he was extremely professional, attentive, kind and always willing to go the extra mile to make the experience as special as possible. With Jeremy, I always felt safe and very well looked after. Not only was he an excellent guide, but he was also a wonderful person who made our safari days even more memorable. Jeremy went above and beyond his job, he truly took care of us. It was an experience I will cherish forever! Thank you so much, Jeremiah, for every moment, for your dedication, and for making our safari so special. Thank you, Jeremy! ❤️
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very good time keepers, reliable affordable and customer friendly! The bus- very good condition.
We wanted a "bus" experience to Diani from Ruiru, and we got more than we bargained for.
Right from the engagements durng the planning, to the pre-travel review of the bus, all the way to the day we were picked at our doorsteps...the eventual drive to Diani and various other parts of the North and South Coast, we were given King's and Queen's treatment.
Price-wise, we got such a good deal that my travel-mates kept asking that we confirm if indeed that was the cost!
The bus was new and in an absolutely good condition, giving us the confidence that it would round up the whole trip. It was also nicely pimped with air conditioners above every seat, easily retractable seats for comfort and enough room for our huge consignment of baggage.
The legroom was amazing too....it felt like the entire bus was business class!
The driver was also very kind and friendly.
We shall definitely do this again, probably now to Marsabit or some other interesting place.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had an amazing and unforgetable experience in Kenya organised by Keshi Tours
We spent 6 nights and 7 days exploring Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli, and we had such a great time! Keshi Tours organised everything very well, from our first pick-up in Nairobi to our final drop-off at the train station in Emali. Irvy was always very responsive and proactive, and we felt very well taken care of throughout the whole trip.
Our driver and guide, Boniface, was simply amazing and so warm-hearted! He explained everything to us in detail, and we could ask him anything about the wildlife, Kenya, the culture and so much more. We learned a lot, laughed a lot, and had such a fun and educational experience that we will never forget.
We had an unforgettable time in Kenya and truly couldn’t have wished for a better experience.
We can highly recommend Keshi Tours, and especially Boniface – the best guide ever! :-)
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply the best
I am an experienced traveler who has visited many countries, but this was my first time in Central Africa.
My first thought was to go on a safari, so I requested quotes from several agencies. After comparing them, I chose Abantubo because of the travel itinerary they proposed and the professionalism they showed throughout the booking process. They always responded quickly and professionally to all my questions and concerns, and their quote was the most balanced among those I received.
Here are my thoughts about the safari I took with Abantubo:
1) National Parks: I visited Lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Ishasha Sector and Murchison Falls National Park.
I highly recommend all of them. I saw so many animals in their natural habitat, and driving through the parks in the jeep was truly exciting. While the driver is at the wheel, you can stand up in the jeep and take in everything around you.
You never know which animals you will see or how many you will encounter — nature decides...
2) Lodges: I spent six nights in six different lodges.
I can confidently say that Abantubo pays great attention to accommodation. Every lodge was clean, the food was good, the staff were friendly and the locations were excellent.
My favorites were the lodge on Lake Bunyonyi and the one on the Nile, absolutely beautiful!!!
3) Driver/Guide: I did the safari with Emmanuel. I could not have asked for anyone better...
First of all, he is an excellent driver. He is also a knowledgeable guide, always ready to answer any question, patient, helpful, empathetic and polite. After spending seven days together, I now consider him a friend, someone whose company I genuinely enjoyed.
4) Organization: I was extremely satisfied with this aspect as well. Mr. Nixon, the owner of Abantubo, proved to be an honest and reliable person from the very beginning and throughout the safari. Every single day, including Saturday and Sunday, he checked in to see where we were and whether there were any problems. He is a conscientious person who clearly cares about his work and pays great attention to every detail.
Conclusion: I would like to return to Africa in the future, and if I do, I will not waste time looking for other agencies — I will choose Abantubo again. My experience with them was extremely positive.
I know I have not written anything — absolutely anything — negative, but that is simply the truth. In the past, I have had no problem giving negative reviews when they were deserved, but with this agency I honestly cannot find anything to criticize. Everything was perfect!
Finally, I want to say that I have written this review with complete sincerity. I hope Mr. Nixon and Emmanuel will read it, because they deserve this recognition. They did an excellent job and I want to acknowledge it publicly.
Congratulations, and thank you for such a wonderful experience!!!