FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Definitely not to recommend
Following all the good reviews, i choosed dusty road safari and asked for Jeff as a guide.
He has been careless, had offhand remarks that made me feel really unconfortable for 3 days.
He was eager to finish the tour, rushed me to leave the park for the airport , where we have been 2 hours before expected time.
Horrible experience.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
16 incredible days all over the country - from Kidepo-Valley to Rwenzori, from river Nile to Bwindi
At the beginning of December 2018 we decided to make an East-Africa-Trip and bought flight tickets to Entebbe via Addis Ababa and Zanzibar. We had the challenge to organize our trip to Ethiopia (7 days), Zanzibar (5 days) and to Uganda (16 days) in only 2 weeks before departure.
Fortunately I discovered the website www.safaribookings.com which enabled us to get offers from three tour operators in Uganda whithin 24 hours. Thanks a lot for this really good service.
Biggest thanks to Mukisa Safaris with Richard who made all our dreams come true. He fullfilled all our whishes and modificatiins in case of planning the 16-days-route and also to include a five-day-trek to the awesome Rwenzori Mountains. Every requests were answered promptly with good guidance.
At the Entebbe-Airport we were really warm welcomed by our two guides Joane and John and all of the Mukisa-Members. Then we started directly our trip with our 4x4 Toyota Van across the country to Kidepo Valley NP, to Murchison Falls NP, to Rwenzori Mountains and finally via Queen Elizabeth NP to the unforgettable Bwindi Impenetrable NP. Thank Joan and John we had a lot of fun, learned a lot about nature, have seen all the great nature and animals and people, we felt very safe and had most of the time a good wlan-collection. :) The accomodations at lodges or tented lodges were clean, nice and comfortable, the meals also were fine and delicious.
Uganda Is characterized by a very big variety of beautiful landscapes, unbelievable nature and very friendly people. From the awesome Rwenzori Mountains, to the great Bwindi Rainforest, from animals at river Nile to remote Kidepo Valley. We loved it very much.
So thank you so much Mukisa Safaris for this unforgettable yourney with deep impressions and long lasting memories. We wish you all the best, Joane, John and Richard.
US
10 Day Kenya Safari for Two
Prior to booking our safari with Kichaka, we contacted several other agencies through SafariBookings.com. We found Kichaka to be the most cost effective, as well as the most responsive. Stephen Odongo at Kichaka was a great communicator - he quickly and thoroughly answered our questions and tailored our safari to satisfy all of our requests. Stephen was wonderful to work with and removed any worries we had concerning our trip. He even personally met us at the beginning and at the end of our safari to make sure we had a wonderful time - thanks Stephen!
Our 10 day safari (from Jan 18-27, 2019) included Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Lake Navaisha, and Amboseli. We especially enjoyed the camps at Samburu, Ol Pejeta, and Masai Mara because we could watch wildlife from our tents and/or the lounge. Our least favorite destination was Lake Navaisha, but it was a necessary stop on our itinerary to split up a long drive. If we could do the safari over again, we'd probably choose to go to less camps but stay longer at each camp to reduce travel time in the van. That being said, each destination was unique and it would be hard to choose which one to eliminate. If you have the financial capability, it would be worth checking into flying between destinations to optimize your time.
Our safari driver was Sam. Sam was friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to accommodate our requests. He ensured we saw the Big 5, and safely drove us as close to the animals as possible. We drove at least 80 hours with Sam during our safari, and quickly learned the importance of having a professional driver to navigate the challenging roads inside and outside of the parks. The driving was tiring, and we'd recommend taking frequent breaks and regularly checking on your safari driver to make sure they're feeling wide awake. On a safari, the days are long, exhausting, exciting, and unforgettable! It's important to feel safe, so don't be afraid to talk with your driver if you notice they're fatigued!
Overall, planning and executing our trip through Kichaka was a wonderful experience. We'd highly recommend using Kichaka to book your safari! Kenya is an amazing place to visit, and it is mind-blowing to see God's creatures in their natural habitats!!! Kwaheri :-)
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful safari with Martin
Martin took us around Uganda and Rwanda last October, showing us local sites, introducing us to authentic cuisine and providing expert safari commentary.
One highlight was Lake Bunyoni, where we stayed in an amazing lakeside hotel. We swam in the blue waters and ate some amazing food.
Another highlight was gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Martin knows the guides well and can tailor the gorilla tour to your wishes. We sat with a family of gorillas for an hour, watching them eat and play. Fabulous!
MK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Third Time and Counting
This was our third safari with ToKenya Safari. It gets better with each visit. It feels like meeting old friend. We always travel with George who now knows us well. And exactly what we like to do and what where we like to visit. Our favorites are Ol Tukai at Amboseli. Sweetwaters at Ol Pejeta. Elementaita Camp and Mara Serena Lodge. Just perfect!
GH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The sentences on web site are not true
I never recomend this tour company. Almost things that they said is not true.
As for the accomodation, the staff told me that we could see sunset and sunrise there when we asked before booking but actually we cannot tehre. We have to move another place to see and it takes one hour one way if we want. The driver said he doesn't want to. As a result, we could not.
As for payment, they said we can pay credit card but actually they asked me to tell all information about our credit card.
Of course, we could not for our finance security. And they needed money in advance and they told me to return bank transaction fee later if we pay by bank transfer in advance. So I believed and payed in advance by bank transfer but he never return.
This is a very shocked trip....
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari!
Two times I took a safari to Nairobi National Park with their drivers and vehicles. I had a wonderful time! The drivers were professional and the vehicles were well-maintained. The drivers knew where we were likely to see animals at that time of day and took us to those areas. They also explained what we were seeing, and pointed out animals in the distance that we would have missed. I have also stayed with Elida Tours' bed and breakfast three times. They provided airport transportation (to and from) in well-maintained vehicles with excellent drivers. The hotel rooms are very comfortable. The food was so excellent that I would love to go back for just that reason. The entire property was lovely and very safe. The business owner is an ethical man who will treat you well and make sure you have a great stay. I give Elida Tours my highest rating, and would encourage anyone traveling to Nairobi to stay with them.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, maticalous, communicatand went out of their ways to make sure we had a wonderful trip.
This is definitely one of the best trips we have been on. The trip allowed us to see so many animals and surrounding nature. Pictures we took did not do justice to what we saw - seeing thousands of Wilderbeasts and Zebras migrating across the plains is an amazing and breathtaking sight - In awe, I breathed and took it all in. The tour operators, Aurelia and Ben, were very attentive to our needs, communicated thoroughly, and made sure our trip goes smoothly. They made sure that camps and lodges had special gluten free diet for me (a request I made at the last minute). Our guide is professional, friendly and very knowledgeable. He went out of his way to make sure that we saw as many animals as we can; he was able to spot the animals well in advanced and positioned us in good spots to see and take photos of the animals. Game drives were amazing; early and late game drives enabled us to see cheetah and lions up close (few feet away) as well as enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Food and accommodations were great. Camp/lodge sites were serene and beautiful, service at the camp was excellent and food was delicious and exceeded our expectations. I was told by my friends that this was not camping but glamping as we slept on comfortable beds, had hot shower and full toiletry inside the tent. I highly recommend this Safari trip in Tanzania fro e Trip for those who want more adventure and seeing more of animal migration.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic planning experience and trip of a lifetime
My experience with Walter Kohrs of Safari Online was literally perfect. From the very first contact to the follow-up after our vacation, Walter was as professional and friendly as a person can be. He provided prompt and informative answers in the planning phase of our vacation and was very patient with my many questions regarding places to visit, places to stay, pricing, activities, etc... Once we had decided where we were going and what we would be doing, he continued to respond to any and all questions I had about our upcoming vacation. With respect to the vacation itself, it truly was a trip of a lifetime and exceeded our expectations. We visited Tanzania for safaris and Uganda for gorilla trekking. Our guides and the companies we were set up with were wonderful. We saw all the animals we had hoped for and more. The day-to-day game drive experiences were fantastic. We also had the opportunity to do some game walks and a balloon ride. We were able to visit local communities and schools and thus had some exposure to the local cultures. We stayed in wonderful places (e.g., camps, lodges), met lovely people, and ate very good food. We could not hope for better experiences and this was due to the fact that Walter Kohrs truly listened to what we wanted and made it happen. I would not hesitate to recommend Safari Online and Walter Kohrs.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
nice expreience
Arony is best driver. Perfect safari i see all animals and perfect organizing. I’d like this trip karibu is god agency and Arony amazing guide