20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lion King provides exceptional service and once-in-a-lifetime experiences
Lion King Adventures planned the trip of a lifetime for us. We opted for the 8-day safari and beach tour, and it was the best trip we have ever taken, thanks to Lion King. We looked at several tour companies prior to booking our trip and we decided to go with Lion King because they have great reviews online, their prices are competitive, and they are a local company based out of Tanzania. Our tour consultant, Pendo, booked the most beautiful hotels for us, plus all of our meals and transportation. Whenever I had a question about how to prepare for the trip, Pendo was always more than helpful. Our safari guide, Ozzy, was knowledgeable and has a keen eye for spotting even the most elusive animals. Ozzy always made sure we were front and center for every animal viewing. Furthermore, I felt safe and cared for the entire trip. I would absolutely book another safari with Lion King Adventures.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Patient during the planning stage and excellent guide during the safari.
During the planning stages Verdoro Safaris was very helpful with setting up the routes and activities during the safari. The guide we had was extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife as well as general questions we had. When the weather was less than great there were alternatives provided from which we could choose. The accommodations they had us in were great and very close to the parks and activities. The vehicle was well maintained and comfortable. We were able to see almost everything that we wanted to see and the only misses were due to weather or just nature not cooperating. Would highly recommend.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
very very nice
First of all I would like to apologize to Fiona and her team for the many questions during the safari. This was the first time my family and I traveled together in Africa. We were really lucky that she treated us with so much grace. Thank you to Fiona and your team for your patience with us.
We went on a 6 day Kenya safari. The price was very affordable and reasonable and even for this type of service they should charge more because I feel they really went above and beyond to meet our needs. Communication was on point and throughout the safari we were still in communication and Inspired Feet Safaris were very accommodating throughout our safari. My 16-year-old daughter Gillian even became best friends with Sandra. The safari was everything we expected and more. If you are planning to visit Kenya please book with IFS as their customer service team is great. They explain everything in detail. They even picked us up at the airport at 2:30 am at no cost. This was a bonus because many companies we requested quotes from said it was too early, but IFS was willing to go the extra mile. During the safari our camera battery got corrupted and of course guess who came to our rescue, the IFS team. I'm so grateful for them. Your work ethic is commendable and this will definitely be my agency. They gave us company goods because they value their customers. The guide was super helpful and we saw all the big five. I even named a baby elephant my name because we found him when he was born. Such a fulfilling experience for us. My husband can't wait until we return to Kenya. I definitely recommend this agency.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very reliable and organized
I really enjoyed the Safari. The agency was very helpful, organized and reliable. I was traveling alone and feeling safe was one of my major priorities and it was great. Irene was always ready to help. She also answered all my questions and even offered tour options based on my needs. I highly recommend them.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Private Safari
We did an incredible 7-day private safari to Masai Mara and Amboseli National Park , and it was an unforgettable experience.
Our journey began with great planning, thanks to Alex's prompt and clear communication. Upon arrival, we were fortunate to have Joseph as our guide. Joseph's in-depth knowledge of the region and animal behavior was truly impressive. He navigated the parks with expertise, ensuring we witnessed the entire Big Five in action, from elusive leopards to majestic lions, swift cheetahs, massive buffalos, and gentle giants like elephants.
Joseph's skill as a driver was equally remarkable. Opting for the Land Cruiser was a wise decision, and we were grateful for the comfort and safety it provided throughout our adventure.
Overall, our safari exceeded all expectations, and we owe this incredible experience to Alex and, of course, our outstanding guide Joseph. This journey will forever remain a cherished memory.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect in every sense
We interviewed several travel consultants while planning for our first trip to South Africa. Our connection with Michelle was instant. She was extremely pleasant, knowledgeable and quick to grasp our needs (vegetarian meals cooked without cross- contamination etc). Her recommendations, Simbambili lodge turned out to be way better than our expectations so also Oliver hotel in Nespruit. Transportation were seamless. Michelle made us available at any time of the day and always made us feel that we were talking to a friend. She cared to check on us at every stage to make sure everything was going perfectly smooth. Michelle works at much higher level than your average (travel agent) Joe and experience with her has made us start planning for another trip to different parts of Africa already! No Safari trip is cheap but if one puts the proper price for the service, we feel this was one of the best deals for money spent.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Johny, Kevin, and Khalifa were excellent tour guides !
Johny, Kevin, and Khalifa were excellent tour guides. They went out of their way to meet the needs of the group and make sure that everyone was having a good time. They were always willing to share their knowledge of the area and the wildlife, and answer any questions we had. We saw the Big Five and more, and it was a great experience. 10/10 would definitely recommend !
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Thorough, knowledgeable and kind.
We took a high school group on a 5 day safari and it was amazing. All parts of the trip were smooth. Great food and accommodations wherever we went. Our guides, Kevin, Johnny and Khalifa were all fantastic. We saw EVERYTHING on the Maasai Mara and we’re thoroughly impressed by the helpful nature our guides had in helping other groups out when needed. Lennox was always prompt and helpful answering our questions about the adventure allowing us to prepare appropriately. :)
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under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
It was so much fun we saw so many animals it was great
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceptional Uganda Experience and Guide
My wife and I recently returned from a wonderful 28-day combined birding and wildlife safari in Uganda led by our very talented tour guide, Paul, who is the owner of Terrain Safaris. If you are someone who loves nature, seeing wild life amidst breathtaking scenery, having unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experiences like gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, then this is the dream trip you need to take.
And if you have an interest in birding, as we do, then prepare to be more spoiled by the variety and number of species of birds that you will have the opportunity to see. There are about 1,000 different species of bird that can be seen in Uganda, and in our 4 weeks, we were able to see almost 500 different species.
Every aspect of our trip was well planned. The lodges where we stayed ranged from clean basic accommodations to relatively plush lodges located in very scenic settings, based on what was available in the locations where we were touring.
We traveled in a Toyota Land Cruiser competently driven by our guide Paul. As is common in many African countries, many of the roads were unpaved dirt roads, so we were treated to the well-known "African Massage" that these dirt roads provided.
Paul is a talented knowledgeable guide in all respects. He is a calm, interesting, and very likeable person with a good sense of humor. As a birding guide, he is exceptional, with the ability to recognize almost 1,00 different species of birds by their calls alone, and to then quickly locate them even in densely vegetated habitats.
Perhaps the best compliment that I can give Paul is to say that as great as he is as a birding guide, he is even a greater person.
Obviously, we loved our unforgettable journey to Uganda, and we want to thank Paul and his company for making all of it possible.