CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Vegan Uganda Gorillas
Visiting Africa has always been a big question mark for me. We heard about this vegan tour that was being organized and decided to be part of this group of 18 travelers. From the moment we arrived at the airport, to the moment we left, I felt safe, comfortable, and looked after by our guide Bernard. We had 3 cars with 6 people in each car. The three guides (also Patrick & Chris) worked together and stayed together to provide an exciting and memorable experience. The itinerary was excellent, and we stayed in some very lovely lodgings, starting from our arrival in Kigali, Rwanda. The company arranged all of our food options making it super easy, stress-free travel. Rooms and bedding were comfortable and all staff on various parts of the tours were eager to look after us. I was pleased to see that a number of women were working as porters, trekking guides, and rangers. They all did a great job and were very passionate about preserving the wildlife! Bring lots of small bills so it is easy to give tips!!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Could not have been better
Cannot thank Melanie at Pembury tours. Booked a 2 week trip to South Africa with very little knowledge of the country.. the hotels chosen were fabulous and the Safari at lalibella was exactly matched to our needs. We met the staff along the way and all delightful. Even after we were back minor issues were still being sorted. So I cannot recommend them highly enough and will reuse them for our next African adventure
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent guides make for a top notch experience
From gorilla and chimp trekking in Uganda, to boat cruises and game drives, to urban experiences in Kigali, Rwands, Africa Tours Adventure made our trip a top notch experience. Our driver guides, Patrick, Chris & Bernard, were warm, funny, personable and extremely knowledgeable about the people, culture and wildlife we experienced.
We came as a group of 18 vegans and the company made sure that our dietary needs were met at every stop. I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking for a safe but adventurous trip to these beautiful countries
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Organizers of Family Volunteering Experiences in Africa
My family and I want to thank you all at Go Volunteer Africa for the most wonderful experience in Kenya. We will recommend your organization to anyone interested in volunteering and will also consider working with you in the future. You did an excellent job in every aspect and my children loved every bit of the experience.
We had some concerns and reservations because of the little children and weren’t sure if they would fit in and love the experience. We really enjoyed working alongside other volunteer families we met. My family will cherish all memories of the people we met and the experiences we had. It was one of the best decisions I ever made for my family.
Kenya was amazing, the culture, landscapes, and great hikes all in one trip, and, on top of that, we made several wonderful friends! The local team is doing some amazing work in Nairobi. Thank you so much Paul, for organizing this family trip. You were very responsive to our many questions and gave us useful information.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best budget safari experience.
I always imagined going on a safari holiday was something you did on your honeymoon or when you retired. I also imagined it to be super expensive so it was never an option for me. Let's fast forward a little bit, I booked some annual leave off work and decided only one week before I was due to fly that I would book a solo budget safari tour and tick it off my bucket list. The idea of 'solo' was daunting but exciting all the same. So a friend recommended Axis africa Safaris and the adventure began! My mind was put at ease when I booked my tour with Lennox, it was all a very straightforward and stress free process with Lennox always happy to answer any queries I had.
For the first part of my tour, my guide was Soloman, a super chilled, friendly and informative guide who did his upmost to ensure we saw as many animals as possible during the night game drive and the full day game drive. He filled our brains with interesting facts about the animals and was always at hand when you needed help with anything at all. My tour Group were all super awesome too and I never felt uncomfortable or awkward on my own.
The Massai Mara and the Massai village were absolutely incredible. An experience and memory that will last a lifetime. The 'Big 5' was ticked off and wow did we get lucky! Thank you Solomon for sharing that experience with us!
I then spent a day with tour guide Denis who took the group to Naukuru National park. Denis was also great and had lots of knowledge for us. He ensured we had lots of time to process and watch the beautiful animals and landscape we had around us. Not to mention being only a few feet away from the white Rhinos!
My final day was spent with guide Daniel. What a humble man and a book of knowledge. We took a drive through Naivasha national park and went on a nice walk. I washed my dusty hands in the hot springs and sat and watched all the herbivores while being able to get out of the car to take pictures (no predators here) then a trip to lake Naivasha for a boat ride to see the hippos and various different birds. Daniel ensured I was comfortable, happy and got to the airport safely for my flight home (very sad).
Bearing in mind that this was a budget safari, I personally couldn't fault anything at all. The accommodation was basic but I always had everything I could possibly need for example a nice hot shower, a bed with a mosquito net, standard but nice and fulfilling food and most importantly great hosts! My favourite accommodation was the Massai Mara Lenchada camp. We stayed in purpose built tents that had their own bathroom Inc a shower. I loved the vibe here!
If you're looking for an amazing experience shared with humble people that's budget friendly, this is the company to book through! If you're open minded and not looking for 5* luxury then you will not be disappointed.
The cost of this tour was very impressive and reasonable.
Thank you team for an experience of a lifetime! I'll be forever grateful.
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful safari experience in Tanzania!
Together with a group of friends we had an amazing safari experience organised by J&R Safari Adventures. We have visited Lake Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Both days were fantastic, we have seen multiple animals, including 4 out of the African Big 5: lions, elephants, rhino and buffalos. Besides, there were many other species: zebras, antelopes, giraffe, hippos, wildebeest and many more.
We experienced an incredible moment, when a giant elephant, followed by a female and a young one went out of the forest just in front of our safari car - just a few meters from us!
J&R Safari organisation was a top notch! Very flexible in their approach regarding details of a trip, which went exactly as agreed!
Thank you for organising such an amazing time for us, just a few days ago!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Simply Outstanding Safari with Brilliant Adventures!
Just returned from an amazing visit to Tanzania and Safari using Brilliant Adventures. From the patient and knowledgeable communications with Julieth getting our trip planned, to the top notch vehicles and amazing lodging (Arusha Coffee house, Gibbs Farm, Royal Migration Camp, Four Seasons Serengeti), to the friendly, helpful, capable, knowledgeable guides that knew everything and shared so willingly... big thanks to Josh and Gabriel. The animal viewing was tremendous.... we saw literally tens of thousands of animals... each day, every day was an adventure and it truly amazed us how up close and personal we could get... trip of a lifetime....HIGHLY RECOMMEND Tanzania...and Brilliant Adventures for your African Safari.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Authentic East African Tour Company!
Mr. Exaud and his team at Utopia met all our expectations and then some!
We were a group of 8 adults from Germany and Utopia somehow managed to meet all our individual and group requirements whilst curating our Northern Tanzania Safari packages (Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Manyara & Serengeti).
Speaking as a born and raised Tanzanian myself, I appreciated the warm Tanzanian hospitality, attention to detail, overall value for money and experienced tour guides! The communication before, during and even after the end of our safari was top notch and I can earnestly say we all had the time of our lives!
I do not see myself booking my next Safari with anyone else. Thank you so much Utopia!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing holiday
We booked our tour with superb Tanzania safaris, Fred responded immediately after we booked we had a lot that we wanted for our trip but Fred made sure we had it all. Our guide Stephan was a smiling person on the entire trip from the beginning to the end. The camps and hotels were okay however we had a little problem getting different food for vegetarians but Fred tried to make sure we had the best.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and top quality with a fantastic human touch
The staff has picked me up at the hotel with their 4WD at the scheduled time in Nairobi and this was the first surprise with three lovely young, smiley and expert guides! We have moved then to Mt.Longonot for a beautiful hike, all together. This was fantastic, the trail, the landscape with the forest inside the crater and we had fun on the way. You will meet some other hikers from Kenya, Europe and all over the world, never too many, but making you feel you are doing something great. Back to the road we headed to a resort on lake Naivasha where we had lunch the four of us together; the food was super and the place probably the number one in the area; MorningStar could not choose a better place.
The boat tour made us restarting a new experience, encountering hippos, any kind of colored birds and the queen of them, the eagle, offering us a unique spectacle by catching a fish after an elegant sky dive just in front of us. Then a walk among zebras, antelopes, giraffes and many others with an expert local guide explaining the nature secrets. Couple of things I have loved and which will make this experience for life; the quality of Service from MorningStar which is really a value, and the passion and highly friendly dedication of the guides. They should be all good, but Alice, Joy and Alex you will never forget them ! professional, friendly, knowledgeable and like you knew them since a long time already :) my thanks to MorningStar