20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
These guys know their stuff!
Excellent and friendly customer service, they organised an awesome tour through Zambia and Malawi for me and my husband and for an affordable price! 10/10
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great first safari!
I have a very enjoyable experience with Mega Wild Safaris. It was my first safari and it was essential to me to get personalized information, guidance and a good safari plan. I also had a shorter time than normal. The company sent me all the information needed and they acted in a very fast and efficient way with a short notice.
My guide was very knowledgeable, he knew Akagera park like the back of his hand and that was very reassuring. We managed to see giraffe, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, many kinds of birds and some species of monkeys. My guide, Godwin always had very interesting facts about every animal we saw.
The lodge I stayed at, Akagera Game Lodge, was very comfortable and they gave me the best of attentions. I even forgot my Kindle in the room and they collaborated with Mega Wild to get to Kigali so I could get it back in Rome afterwards.
I can recommend Mega Wild if you want to have a good and tailored safari experience.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tried to reduce our time for game drives
We did 2-days safari to Amboseli with our guide Eric. All was good - Eric took us to Amboseli from Nairobi very fast, then was a lunch in a very beautiful Kibo camp. First game drive was in the evening and we saw a lot of animals against the setting sun. But in Amboseli there are not a lot of lions and cheetah so if you see them there would be a looot of other cars (compared to Masai Mara). Eric chose different routes so we saw a big part of Amboseli park.
But at the end of our morning game drive when we had just passed the gate of Amboseli park was an accident. We had noticed that our morning game was started at 7:30 instead of 6:30, and it was ended at 10:00 instead of 11:00. Yesterday there was the same thing - we depart to our evening game at 16:00 instead of 15:30. Eric showed us that he had different plan with other departure times but it is so strange that it's difficult to understand is it an accident or the organisers specially reduced our time and hoped that we are not noticed that.
After that Eric offered to us to go somewhere in Nairobi for that 2 hours but it wasn't satisfied us. The problem is that we had a one enter ticket for a day to Amboseli park and we couldn't go back by no charge (another one ticket to Amboseli cost 120$). Then we paid additional 20$ to enter Amboseli again for that 2 hours.
The safari was really good so as our guide. But on vacation we wanted to relax but if you relax you may be tricked.
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome
I was awesome trip for me. Skywide team is very professional. I would like to thank you again.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic safari tour.
Mohamed was quick and easy to communicate with. He responded to my emails and WhatsApp messages prior to the safari. Arrange for the hotel stay the day before, and explained the safari tour details patiently. We were 5 of us, in a Toyota Landcruiser that has the space and ability to stand up for game viewing and photographs. Our tour guide David Simba was wonderful, his knowledge of the region, animals and culture, along with his sense of humor was a nice balance to have for those long drives. We saw the big 5, some up close and plenty of opportunities to take pictures etc., The cook made simple lunch and tasty dinner for us daily. Accommodations were a mix of tent camping and lodge/hotel types, some with a swimming pool and wifi. Overall, a very pleasant and satisfying tour without any problems. Strongly recommend. For the price point, this is perhaps the best option in Arusha. Go for it.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The experience was very overwhelming and fun.Kestel tours and travels provides the best services .
Their communication is very good,they always keep you informed and their services are just the best.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari in Mikumi!
We were trying to find the right Safari company, and Uhuru Travel (specially Margaret) were very kind and helpful within all the process and attended all the questions or changes we wanted to make in a very kind way an fast. On the other hand, the safari was perfect. Issa, the driver picked us up in Dar Es Salaam and we spend 3 days and 2 nights in Mikumi. The room and hotel were perfect, nice rooms and delicous food. The park is amazing, we were able to see all the animals we wanted and Issa was very good in finding them and explaining all the curiosities and facts about some of the animals we saw. He was super nice and adapted to our needs. So overall, I strongly recommend to use Uhuru Travel ( I also recommended my firends), you will have a great time and for good price compared to other companies! Thank you for making this experience amazing!
DK
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Terrible guide and vehicle!
At first it was quit rapid, swift reply and ordering the tour was easy.
It did a no time leave up to our expectations.
Not because there wasn't any wildlife, but becuase our driver who was NOT near being a guid was just unprofessional, and had not knowledge
of wildlife and the undead. His only method of finding something was to feel after all the others or via the radio to inquire about where something was. Even though we were interested in birds and told him that, he always drove past and it was more about rushing back and forth than seeing anything.
He shortened our trip in Tsavo West because he thought it was too hot. This despite the fact that at the time of day the lions can be seen.
Our trip got worse entering Tsvao in a car which should have been slanted. The dust came in all the way from and it was not possible to sit in the car and breathe.
We were actually happy when we got off at Voi train station and had to take the train to Mombasa, where we will be met by a driver from the company and driven to our next destination Chale Island.
However, it did not get any better unfortunately. We were met by an driver who was also a guide. When he found out we were going to Chale Island it was like a problem, he calles several time naming Chale Island and were upset. We would like to skip lunch and thus arrive earlier. We made this clear to him. But he thought the trip was too long train we needed lunch. Despite the fact that we insisted on skipping lunch several times, he did not. After a one hour drive we ended up at a restaurant. From the time we ordered to the food arrived, an hour and a half went by where we just waited as we arrived late for the buffet. He calls He is very rude and repeatedly scolds the staff in front of us. We feel we are at fault and are guilty of it all. He eats cake while talking while we wait for almost 2 hours for some pom fries and some chicken!
We stopped by a supermarket to buy some water and suddenly he came in to the supermarket too. He wanted a Cola he said, and by the counter he just put it into our basket. I thought he would pick it up, when we had to pay for our stuff. But NO he did not. We ende paying for it, and that made me angry. I did not say anything, and a fex dollars are no problem for me, men it's the principles of doing it in that manner! When we finally reached to place form where we has to take the boat to Chale Island, we both agreed that he should not have any tip at all, both for delaying us for several hours and for the Cola trick.
Then he just out of te blue says " come on, something for the driver"? I find this manner so rood and unprofessional.
All in all a terrible safari with the Natural world and a terrible trip that we didn't enjoyed at any time. Miserable guide, miserable car, then it can not be good. Waste of money and precious time.
We where on a budget safari in Uganda for 10 day before this, and has a great guid and a proper car for less amount of money pr day.
Would never recommend it at alle.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
If possible I would rate 10 stars
For 2,5 weeks we travelled through Uganda and Rwanda. Our guide was Ashadu, who really took care of us in an unbelievable way. Everything worked without any complications. Beside the fact, that Uganda and Rwanda with its very beautiful landscapes are really worth a trip, Ashadu never got tired to tell us about the countries, the people and the culture. He drove very safely, answered all of our questions and this made this trip unforgettable. The accomodation and the food were excellent during the journey and especially the trackings to the Chimpanzees, the Gorillas and the golden monkeys have been a unique experience. Thanks again to Cycads and especially to Ashadu.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing once in a lifetime experience
A well organised tour, with high standards of accommodation. Alex our guide was amazing and put us at ease by taking care of every detail and allowing us to relax and enjoy our trip to the full. We had a magical 5 days exploring Uganda and experiencing the gorillas and chimps.
