50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Efficient, attentive and honest.
Renatus at Greg Adventures organised a 3 day safari for us in Nyerere National Park. From the provision of the quote to being dropped off at our hotel in Zanzibar after the safari it was superb. Greg's quote was lower than two other companies we approached. During planning Renatus was responsive and helpful, always replying quickly to emails. For the first two days our guide was Bugusa. He had a truly deep knowledge of the wildlife and could read the mood of various animals. This meant, for example, that we could get very close to some elephants (and got our car bumped by a baby elephant). The bird life in the Park is wonderful and Bugusa knew all the species. Renatus had given us an honest assessment of what we might and might not see and it proved accurate. Lots of elephant, a good range of grazing animals and monkeys, no lion or leopard but very close to hunting dogs and crocodiles. On the river trip our guide was Omar. He also knew all the wildlife and we appreciated talking to both Bugusa and Omar about aspects of life and farming for the local people. They were both also good company. It was especially helpful that we could leave a large suitcase in Zanzibar while we were on safari. If we were doing the trip again we would have paid the supplement for better accommodation. The camp we were in was very friendly but the huts were very basic and the lights were too weak to allow us to read after dark.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbelievable person
Incredible experience, a really fantastic team, Emannuel was perfect from start to finish in the customer relationship. The guide Frank is an exceptional person, whom I would not forget. Very good knowledge of his job and bluffing kindness. It's three days of safari, were an opportunity to taste some dishes made by the fabulous cooker Emannuel, always taking care. Thank you for everything.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great itinerary - thorough tour of the best national parks in Kenya
Great 6-day safari tour. Visited Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli in a 4x4 jeep. The trip was very well organised and everything was clearly explained.
Our guide Ritchie was excellent and very knowledge of all the things Kenyan (nature and the culture), and answered all my questions thoroughly and looked after us well throughout the trip.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
My best safari in africa, amazing 8 days for ever in my memories
I am a french woman solo traveller and it was my 8 Safari in Africa, i like the wildlife so much...i chose buyaga safari compagny and i don't regret it. I booked for 8 days and i lived a dream. Everything was perfect, the accomodations, food, the games drive, the car, everything was very well organized...but i thank you Peter the manager, it is a very good and honest person and he does his best for you , to satisfied you, to have a successful safari and safe trip, good driver...we saw many animals and close, lions, many elephants in queen elisabeth, crocodiles, giraffes , many hippo, birds, monkeys, gorillas, chimpanzee...and with my phone i have very good pictures. Peter have many contacts and choose good accomodations. I chose the cheapest quote and it was buyaga safari, everything was clear for the rate, the itinerary, all other compagnies they overcharged for me their quotes, that is why i recommend buyaga, very clear, honest, reliable..you will be not disappointed
RO
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Go on a game drive in Tanzania!
When it comes to travel, we are more of a “do-it-yourselfer” traveller, the excitement of planning your first safari can start well, but very quickly become overwhelming. But this time all arrangements were up to the mark with the help of Zee and Erick. It's really important to have someone you can rely on, supporting you, even from a distance.
It was a wonderful experience for us. A four-day safari that, in retrospect, might be the highlight of all our vacations so far.
The driver (Immanuel) just was very cooperative, polite, friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed his company. Nature doesn’t work to a schedule, and no two game drives are alike. But that is also what makes going on safari so fascinating and it is worth having an experienced guide and driver like Immanuel!
All accommodations and transportation arrangements were excellent. The holiday ran like clockwork & it was impeccably organised. All that we asked for was provided & we cannot fault the organisation from start to finish. Would use Msangai Adventure Safaris again without hesitation.
Africa is close to our hearts and we were so excited to finally go on Safari in Tanzania.
Thanks & Regards,
Razvan, Roxana & Daria
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly, efficient, attentive and very responsive to queries.
Right from the outset, Ihani was easy to contact, helpful and friendly. She was flexible and able to change our arrangements and suggest alternatives when needed. When we arrived in Maun at both ends of our safari she (and her very friendly family!) was there to meet us and to ensure that we felt looked after and to help us with our many questions and to assist us with the arrangements and where to go.
My one issue with Fine Bush Tours was that payment could only be made in advance by direct bank transfer. Although this worked well, it takes a lot of trust to send a large amount of money across the world to a small company in this way. I would hope that credit card payments could be accepted in the near future, to give a level of security.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They really are Amazing !
I rarely write reviews however I'll make an exception for Amazing Memroies Safaris as they really were outstanding. When searching for a travel company to go with, there was a very wide range in prices. AMS were on the more reasonable end of the price range. Anne was extremely patient with us as we chopped and changed itinerary and offered excellent suggestions to tailor our holiday. If I am honest, we were not completely sure what we would get for our money once we arrrived however we need not worry. The locations, accomodation, food, drivers were all excellent. We were completely taken care of from the moment we landed and met in Nairobi. David our tour guide was excellent and took us to all the places were the Big 5 hung out. We stayed at Mbweha Camp in Lake Nakuru which was stuning, Ashnil Mara Camp which was great. Anne arranged flights & drivers to Mombassa where we stayed at Sarova Whitesands. It's all the little extras that made the difference from arranging sundowner, driver pick ups / drop offs and a driver to take us around Nairobi on the last day. Would definitely recomend them to anyone considering a safari.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jocky fully delivered on an the expectations I had and more - great value for money!
I had an incredible time during my 5-day Safari.
I traveled solo in a group of 7. Everybody was lovely and together we had great 5 days and shared amazing moments. The safari experience is really magical, I cannot recommend it enough. We saw loads of animals, including the big 5, and loads of giraffes which are my favorite ones. Each of the parks (mara, nakuru, naivasha, hells gate) offers something uniquely different. At hell's gate we could even walk up to a group of giraffes which was magical.
Of course this was only possible because we had an amazing driver / safari expert / great guy with us: Francis! I'm convinced that without him we wouldn't have had so much fun or watched so many animals.
I did the budget accommodation, and it was perfectly fine, except for the hotel Buraha Zenoni in Nakuru which was way too hot and easy too loud to enable a good rest.
KW
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Joyfull experience with JOE
It was a mesmerizing experience at Masai Mara with our excellent guide Joe. To have a great experience at the mara it is important to have the right guide which can make or break your experience. Luckily our guide was very knowledge and took care very well of all in the group. When you book safari with Axis, ask for Joe as your guide.
IL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best trips in my life
Visiting Africa is always a little nervous thing to do. You hear a lot of disturbing stuff, that they would cheat you, take your money and disappear, that the timing is something next to non-existing, you'll lose a lot of your precious time arguing with the driver and so on... And most of it is true, but not with Mureithi Ephraim. He is one of the most reliable and precise person I've ever met. During our trip to Kenia everithing went exactly as we agreed, we saw all the parks, the car was there for us every morning, clean and with a supply of water. No extra charges. Mureithi himself knows a lot about the animals which can not be over-esteemated during a safari trip. We parted as best friends and still keep contact ib Facebook.
His company is the best choice for you in Kenia! And trust me, I know what I'm talking about as in Tanzania we missed Ngoro-Ngoro completely just because of an unprofessional driver. We missed Mureithi so much...