OM
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Had a very great time with unforgettable moments with Joky Tours in Masai Mara and Lake Nakoro parks, everything was soft and very well arranged. Our tour guide peter was very friendly, professional, smart and full of information about every single and every animal in the parks.
Thank you Joky tours and Peter kapino for the amazing days.
BG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Mixed feelings
I would say we were happy with the service and that we had a good time. BUT I was in contact with the agency long time before our arrival in Kenya. We talked and planned everything to the perfect point. The only issue was when we were told couple of days before our arrival that we will have a slight change of the plan for the FIRST DAY ONLY, which was not true. It totally ruined the first day of the safari, because it was only 2 hrs in Masai Mara and we still had to pay the full price to entry the park which was very disappointing. First day gone, we weren't happy at all I wish the tour guide told us that it's not worth to do the first day(arrival day at Masai Mara) and just cancel it. The second day was great, we were really happy that day - it was full day safari at Masai Mara which was worth the money. Then the next day we headed to another national park and the plan was to leave early so we can arrive there early and start the game drive as soon as possible so we have more time at the park, that was the AGREED plan between the agency and us. It didn't happen. We only had another 2 hrs in the park and we still had to pay the full price for that day. I totally understand that the road is long drive but I wish the tour guide told us that the plan we are making is not possible to fully enjoy. When we were talking everything was agreed and we were expecting to STICK to the plan but it didn't happen at all. So day 1 - disappointment, day 2 - great, day 3 - disappointment. Day 4 - we headed to another national park but before that we did another game drive for 2 hrs because we told them that we are upset for the day 3, because we didn't have enough time at the park at all. They decided to offer us another 2 hrs morning drive the next day at the same park which we agreed, but we weren't told that we won't have enough time for the third park we are going on the day 4. Then on day 4 we arrived at the third park spend another 2 hrs at the park, which was "kind" of the plan, wish it was longer. The BIGGEST issue was that on day 5, which was INCLUDED in the package I paid for another game drive in the morning before we leave to Diani Beach, I had to pay another park fee(120$ for two) and to the driver(200$) which was total disappointment as this was supposed to be INCLUDED in the plan. I WISH we were told that the plan we are making is NOT possible since the driving hours and long distance between the National parks but we weren't told. That was the biggest issue. Miscommunication. If we were told that is not possible to do this and that for the time we have, we would have made another plan so we can enjoy the game drives for more hours, instead of only 2 hrs per game drive. You PAY THE FULL PRICE BUT YOU DON'T GET THE FULL EXPERIENCE. Thankfully we saw all the animals for that short amount of time in the parks and I would say we are happy with the tour guide and the driver. The issue was misleading communication.
In short the plan was to be picked very early in the morning from the airport and drive to Masai Mara on first day. We were told that it's possible and there is no issues for the pick up time. We were late like 3 hrs before we drive to Masai Mara. Then after we arrived we didn't start the game drive right away and as I said we only had like 2 hrs at the park for which you have to pay(400$ for park fees for two and another 200-250$ to the driver). Not cool. We would have cancelled the first day for sure if we knew that. We are not very experienced with safaris so I wish we were told that the plan we make is not possible because of the long distances. Didn't happen.
Second day Masai Mara full day - an amazing experience and great day.
Third day - Lake Nakuru, we arrived early there but didn't start the game drive until it was too late. We had like 2 hrs which was kind of okay, but we expected to spend more time there. Then on the fourth day we were offered to spend another 2 hrs in the park so we can "fully" enjoy. I would say we were happy with that.
Immediately after the game drive we drove to Amboseli which is very far and we arrived and thankfully we started the game drive immediately. We spend another 2 hrs there and it was good. The next day we were supposed to do game drive in the morning at Amboseli but we were told that the package includes only one game drive which was on the arrival day. So basically they told us that we are paying so much money just to spend 2 hrs afternoon game drive at Amboseli. The next day they said we are heading to Diani Beach without any game drive. THE PLAN was to do another game drive in the morning at Amboseli and then drive to Diani. They disagreed that was the plan so I had to pay another (120$ for 2 ppl for the park) and also 200$ to the driver so he can drive us around the park for like 3-4 hrs. We had to agree to pay that because obviously we came so far and to only spend 2 hrs in Amboseli was not enough.
After the game drive we drove to Diani and we were dropped of.
Don't get me wrong tour guide and the driver were good, but the communication was so bad and we didn't stick to the plan at all. The only day we fully enjoyed was the second day - full day in Mara. The rest of the time - not so good and we had to pay more than the agreement we had. Not cool. We had a good experience but expected way more. We left Kenya with mixed feelings about the agency.
4 start I would say...
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great group safari experience 😃
Everything was fine.
Good organization of the trip including my transport to the Kilimanjaro Airport.
Great guide and driver Emanuel, was a pleasure to have him with us.
Don't be confused, several companies work together to fill up the group tours ( jeep with 7 tourists). But enough place in the car for everyone to have a confortable ride and view of the animals.
Thank you 🙂
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
One of the best
This is a wonderful chance to see Namibia and Botswana, and although some of the journeys were long we got great insights into the very different landscapes from the arid southern areas to coast and on to the wetter north and the Falls. The wildlife viewing was exceptional – I did not expect to see both black and white Rhinos – bird life abundant, in fact everything you could hope to see. The excursions worked out well, and the couple of optional ones were well worth it.
Generally the lodges were extremely good, as was the food, but when staying inside Etosha there is a compromise, these are state run and are not up to the standard we were used to, but then it was worth it to get a head start.
Guides Colin and Edwin were superb, calm, thoughtful, helpful and clear with information and good fun to be with, they became part of our very happy group. I hope they felt the same about us.
The group of twelve was well balanced and we got on very well, I feel we all made friends very quickly and everyone pitched in.
It's not a luxury trip – some of the roads are rough – but I would happily recommend this trip to anyone who wants to explore and learn.
I would happily use Sunway again.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
WOW!!
We could not have imagined a more wonderful two weeks in Northern Botswana than the safari we experienced with Lucas Tshupo and his team.
From meeting us at the airstrip in Xakanaxa until we parted company after our final breakfast in Victoria Falls, Lucas was with us, and with his team of Musa, Two Metres and Madu, looked after us every minute.
Lucas is a dedicated naturalist who is also an amazing guide and photographer. His passion for the wildlife, people and landscapes of Botswana was evident in every aspect of the safari. The number and diversity of animals and birds that we saw was astonishing and made even more memorable through the detail of background and behaviour that Lucas shared with us. We could not have had a better guide.
His team were wonderful, too. Musa, Two Metres and Madu, who moved our camp so efficiently every three days, made our camping experience so enjoyable: delicious food, the cheerful wakeup call, warm water in the morning and showers in the evening, comfortable beds, beautifully laid tables, our every need anticipated. Add to that the pre-dinner drinks round the campfire with the calls of the bush around us, and then in the morning the night sounds giving way to the birds...
Two excellent boat trips gave us a different view of the animals and the landscape, one in a Moroko in Kwai and one in a motorboat on the Chobe River. The last two days were spent in Victoria Falls in a very comfortable lodge, allowing us to visit the spectacular falls with Lucas.
We will never forget this experience - our first in Africa. Pictures come into the mind: of elephants playing in water, of a leopard in a tree, of lion cubs drinking from a waterhole, of wild dogs rolling in cooling mud, of seven carmine bee-eaters on a branch. And so many other animals and birds that a mere list of everything we saw would be inadequate. They were all around us. The most frequently used expression every day was 'Wow'...
We were so sorry to say goodbye to it all, and especially to Lucas and his team, who gave us this experience of a lifetime. We cannot thank them enough.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience!
We had a perfect trip to Tarangire National Park with Six and Seven Tours.
Our driver was super friendly and showed us through the national park very precisely.
The included lunch was amazing and everything was organized very well.
Would definetly choose it again!!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable safari trip with the best guide
We had the best time with Splendid Vacations in Kenya. The team is responsive, accommodative and patient with our questions when we were discussing the itinerary. Everything during the trip was very smooth. Special thanks to our amazing guide/driver /zoologist/comedian/ photographer/Jack-of-all-trades James. He is an excellent driver able to navigate all sorts of terrains. His knowledge about animals and when/where to spot them is incomparable—we are always among the first batches to arrive at the scene of elephant crossing, leopard in the bushes, or even the hunting scene! James takes marvellous photos, and I learnt that he takes a special interest in photography. On the last day, we were stuck in traffic because of a protest. Just as we started to get worried about missing the flight, amazing James found a countryside road to get us out of the traffic! James is indeed full of surprises.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Informative
The staff at Safari Bookings are not only friendly but also highly skilled. Pricing is fair and transparent, and their efficiency is a hallmark of their service,"
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trust-worthy agency
Everything was Okay and smooth-no drama. We enjoyed our trip overall. Brian was a nice guy. Everything was just as expected, if threre could be more surprise, that'd be fantastic. We couln't see enough lions and leopards, but overall was a nice journey.
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari in Mikumi
My safari in Mikumi was a fantastic experience. The park is full of wildlife, and I was lucky to see elephants, giraffes, lions, and more. What made the trip truly special was our driver – professional, safe, and very knowledgeable. He spotted animals I would have missed, shared interesting facts, and made the whole journey enjoyable. Highly recommended!