FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Considerate and nice operator
My partner and I recently completed an unforgettable climb up Mount Kilimanjaro with Kitonga Tours, and I cannot recommend this company highly enough! Here are the reasons why our journey was so special:
Seamless Pick-Up and Thoughtful Hospitality
From the very beginning, Kitonga Tours stood out for their exceptional service. We were picked up at the border and, despite delays on our side, they waited patiently without any complaints. They took care of all the border formalities for us, making the process smooth and stress-free. As soon as we crossed over, we were warmly welcomed with an invitation to try some delicious local dishes—a great way to start our adventure!
Safe and Secure Throughout the Trek
The sense of safety we felt with Kitonga Tours was remarkable. The guides were professional, attentive, and constantly made us feel at ease during the entire climb. Their experience and knowledge of the mountain ensured that we were in good hands at all times, which made the challenging journey much more enjoyable.
Flawless Arrangements and Team Coordination
Every aspect of our trek was organized to perfection. The team was incredibly proactive and flexible, coordinating everything smoothly to align with our schedule and preferences. Whenever we needed adjustments, they were always ready to accommodate. It was clear that Kitonga Tours had an outstanding level of teamwork, which made the climb feel effortless on our end. The positivity and motivation from the team kept us going, especially during the more challenging stretches.
Personalized Care for the Completion Certificate
After successfully summiting Kilimanjaro, we were excited to receive our certificates. However, we noticed a small error with one of the printed names. To our surprise, the owner of Kitonga Tours took it upon himself to ensure we received a corrected certificate with the right details. This level of dedication to making sure our experience was perfect truly impressed us. It showed that they genuinely cared about their clients’ satisfaction down to the smallest detail.
In conclusion, our climb with Kitonga Tours was not just about reaching the summit, but also about the incredible journey along the way. From start to finish, we felt taken care of and appreciated. If you're considering climbing Kilimanjaro, Kitonga Tours is the team to trust—they’ll make your adventure one to remember!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive and good service
We did two safaris in Kenya with Morning Star Tours. One was a four day experience in Tsavo East and West. The other was a seven day experience in Amboseli, Nakuru, and Masai Mara. When planning this safari, I spoke with Dennis. He was very polite, helpful, and responsive. With his help I was able to curate a safari experience that included everything that we were interested in. Huge shoutout to our first driver Julius for making our experience unforgettable. He was kind and tried to help us spot as many animals as possible. I felt like Julius went out of his way to make it an amazing time. Our second driver Alex was very knowledgable about the parks and answered all our questions about Kenya. He also knew how to navigate the parks very well. I do have to say that the drivers are more focused on driving rather than being a guide, so keep that in mind. We did a private tour with the 4x4 land cruiser, which I recommend over a van. The vans get stuck sometimes and we even had to pull one out of the mud. There was a lot of driving involved because we saw so many parks so plan accordingly. We enjoyed the food as all the places offer a buffet style meal, so there are plenty of options to find something you enjoy. One important thing to note about the airport is that we thought we could arrive early and stay until it was time for our flight to leave. However, they will only let you in the airport about 2-3 hours before your flight. There is a cafe outside the airport that you can sit at, but it is uncomfortable and the wifi did not work well. Unfortunately, we did not know this ahead of time so we could plan accordingly. Overall, our experience was great, we got to see most of the animals we wanted and for a competitive price.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you!!!
We had a wonderful time in South africa! The safari lodge was absolutely perfect and Sandra was such a great help to us! We missed our connection flight in johannesburg because of a delay and Samdra helped us to find another flight so we could arrive the same day! She was there for us and respondet immediately in the middle of the night!! What a service!
Thank you very much!
The Lodge was lovely and we saw all kinds of animals! 12/10 would book again!
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing memories
I whole heartedly recommend Beacon Safaris: we made an a la carte itinerary and they were very accomodating and at a reasonable price. We visited 3 locations in Kenya (Amboseli, Lake Naivasha and Maasai Mara) and had an amazing experience in all of them. Our guide Carlos was very nice and gave us interesting insights on local wildlife. Thank you for these beautiful memories!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Williamson Adventures a perfect blend of mystery and action
We recently had the pleasure of experiencing a tour with Williamson Adventures, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless and professionally handled. Our guide was Tom incredibly knowledgeable, not just about the wildlife, but also the local ecosystems and conservation efforts. They were passionate about the animals and their habitats, and this enthusiasm made the entire experience even more immersive. We visited incredible of wildlife, from the Serengeti National Park, often overlooked species. The best part was how the guides ensured we had plenty of time to observe and photograph the animals. Williamson Adventures Made Our Trip Truly Special..
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice trip, Nice staff, good ranger and chief
Fast communication. Everything is organized well! Very good ranger. The best food from the chief!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Abel was hospitable and respectful. It was a joy being around him.
Abel made my tour enjoyable and informative. He introduced me to uganda culture and constantly provided information when asked. He went above and beyond our expectations. Abel gave me my first experience tasting sugar cane. If I ever returned to Uganda Abel and this tour company will be the first place I search and book. Abel is a great tour guide. Thank you for such an enlightening trip.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Book with Suricata!!
Honestly an amazing experience. If we had more time I would have done a few more days. This company took time to send John (who was lovely) to our hotel to give us a briefing of what to expect for our Safari tour, we didn't have time for the briefing until late the night before, yet they still went out of their way to send him down and he was so good and had us prepared. Our guide for the full two days Augustino was the best you could ask for, so informed on the animals and considering you pass a lot of Maasai people, he knew a lot about their culture and history. He was also just a fun guy all around.
As for the actual safari experience, it was incredible, understandably and something I very much appreciate is you cannot be guaranteed to see all the animals no matter what safari you do, if you want guarantee, you'd go to a zoo. However, Augustino knew the right places where animals may be hiding or resting and on our first day we managed to catch 3 of the Big 5, which was very lucky. Second day we managed to hit 4 of the Big 5 which we were super happy with. Water and local beer provided which was a nice little perk to chill in the back looking for animals with a beer in hand.
Absolutely 0 complaints with accommodation, we prepared for camping but were stoked to find we were staying at a lodge which was actually quite nice.
When it comes to food, I definitely think breakfast could be improved, as I just like a heartier breakfast to start my day and I found the options very not to my taste, but that's 100% personal preference. When it came lunch and dinner though, it was too good and we were having lunch in some wicked spots. Dinner was even better I was super happy with all that we got.
Great company in general to deal with would do it again and again
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Abel and Las Vegas Tours are amazing
We went on a safari with Las Vegas Tours, with Abel, and is was a lovely trip. Abel's knowledge of and connections with safari guides made for an excellent trip. We paid for an upgraded vehicle - an open air land rover - which was well worth the $100 for our group because it gave us greater access to hated to reach areas. We saw lots of magnificent animals - the large monitor lizard and mother cheetah with two cubs were my favorites. Abel is warm, friendly, and very knowledgeable about both Uganda and the Queen Elizabeth park and all of the animals.
Recommend highly and would happily book this safari again if I had the opportunity.
Magnificent
We travelled to Masai Mara with bonafide and the trip was executed perfectly. William, bonafide staff was helpful from booking to travel and coming back. He was in touch always to ensure everything runs smoothly. They are very professional and their prices are affordable. I recommend bonafide any day.