20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience from beginning to end!
We just came back from a week in Kenya in a Safari with Serene East Africa Safaris. We were 2 couples and it was our first approach to Africa and safaris so we wanted to make sure we chose the right operator. We definitively did, the booking process was easy and it was quick to reach an agreement on the cost and parks to visit. The payment process gave some problems in the beginning but Peter sorted it out in 1-2 days. They also reply fast to the e-mails and when you raise any problems they make sure you feel good and relaxed that it will be sorted out. I was vert strict to settle what was included and what not, and some special requests. It was all settled and we were never asked for extra costs, a totally different experience to what we had in other countries. Here, they really just want you to enjoy your stay in Africa and come back.
Peter visited us to welcome us to Nairobi and we were introduced to our driver, Danson. He was very close and friendly the whole time, always had water and soft drinks for us, made some jokes and informed us about the animals we were watching. I would totally recommend him as your driver. He is contact with other drivers in the area to know when Lions, Cheetahs and other animals are spotted…The 4x4 jeep was really good and comfortable during the safari. The last day in Nairobi we used a Van to visit the Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe centre, and even though it is not bad, I would 100% recommend upgrading to a jeep for your safari.
In our safari we spent a week in Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli national Park. I would 100% recommend to everybody to visit Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara, they are amazing places and we had the opportunity to see Rhinos and a leopard in Lake Nakuru, and many Lions, Cheetahs, hyenas, Jackal , etc… in Masai Mara. Lake Naivasha was an intermediate point in our trip to relax and watch hippos in the lake, as well as a short visit outside the fence to see them at night, arranged in our hotel, but I don’t think it is a must for a Kenyan safari. Amboseli is great if you are an elephant lover, you will never see so many together and so close, and experience how they interact with each others. We also saw some Hyenas, cheetahs and lions, although not as close as in Masai Mara. Definitively the Leopard, the 5 cheetahs we saw together and the rhinos were the highlight.
We stayed at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, and it has an amazing location and views, the food is great and the service is really good. In Masai Mara we stayed at Mara Simba Lodge, it was really good too, I think the accommodation selection in Masai Mara is generally worse compared to the other national parks for all the safari operators , but I can say I was totally satisfied with this one, the staff was really nice and we didn’t see many mosquitoes, the room was big and comfortable too, we also saw a bush baby at night in the dining area. In Lake Naivasha we stayed in Simba Lodge too, it was cleaner that in Masai Mara, the location is spectacular, and the food service and bar is great too, you have waterbucks and zebras in the garden and Giraffes just outside the fence and Hippos at night that you can ask security to take you see safely. In Amboseli we stayed in Kibo Safari Camp, this is the only tented camp we used, and it was clean and comfortable, I thought it was a bit dark inside the tent at night , and in the morning it was a bit cold and we had to wait a bit for the solar panels to bring some hot water, it is obviously a less comfortable experience to the previous lodges, but I think it was a good stay and would recommend it too, the food is also a bit more limited than the previous lodges.
All in all, Serene East Africa safaris helped us have an amazing safari, it was comfortable , the guide was great and we always felt safe and were treated respectfully everywhere we went, even the last day we went to try typical African food in Nairobi city centre, and our guide from that day was different, but he made sure we felt safe and the food was great, and also took us to a very good place to buy souvenirs at a good price.
It has been one of the best holidays in our lives, and I can’t wait to go back on a safari to Africa.
Personally me and my partner have travelled to Asia or south America a lot, to many unique wildlife destinations and this experience is up there with them as one of the best and I would totally recommend this safari operator.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Simply incredible!
The most Amazing 7 day safari we have been to! Breathtaking sceneries, open grasslands with hundreds of wildlife species, will just take your breath away. The experience gives us all reasons to come back. Mostly thanks to the wonderful staff at African Sermon Safaris who went above and beyond to make sure our dream safari came true. Thank you!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent service all round!
My wife and I organised a 9 day safari through KET and I would definitely recommend using them! It is the second time that I have used them and again, they did not disappoint. Unlike almost all other operators that we contacted who tried to force us to go with their standard safari tours, KET actually listened and put together the exact itinerary that we wanted. They were also considerably cheaper than any of the other operators and in no way compromised on quality! When initially researching the trip, we emailed Paul many times with different itineraries and places to stay and each time he responded very promptly and professionally, always happy to help.
Our guide, Saba, was excellent and great fun to be around. He worked tirelessly in order to try and get us the best sightings and the result was that we saw much more than we could have ever dreamed of!
Also, extra credit must go to Paul and his team for all the hard work they did in order to get our luggage back to us after it had been lost on our flight into Kilimanjaro. They had to deal with the incompetence of Kenya Airways who had no idea where our bags were for a couple of days and once they had found them, refused to send them to where we were staying. It is only because of the hard work of the KET team that we got our bags back at all - for which we are very grateful!
For anyone looking to go to either Kenya or Tanzania for safari, look no further than KET!
Amazing Safari
I highly recommend ACZ Safari. The customer service and prices were excellent. Josh who coordinated my trip always had a quick response answering all of my many questions. Robert our tour guide and driver was just amazing. He was an excellent driver even on some of the rough bumpy roads he always made us feel safe. I arrived towards the very end of the migration and he made sure all of us were going to see it. In addition, he wouldn't stop until we all saw what we came to see. We were able to see lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes and so much more.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice experience
We had 3-day safari in Masai Mara with Axis. The communication with Lennox was very fast. Our guide was excellent. He knew a lot of information about animals and he was very skilled driver. The accommodation and food in the camp was very good and we were nicely surprised. There was the only thing that was not as promised. Before I booked our trip, I had asked whether all people in a car would have a window seat and Lennox promised it. And guess what? My husband didn´t have his own window. He sat in the middle and could use only a roof window. Moreover, there was not enough space for three people standing in one row and looking out from the roof window, so my husband and me had to rotate.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The most amazing Namibia experience we could have possibly asked for.
Our 3 day, 2 night Namibia camping tour was possibly the most amazing experience I have ever had. Joseph organised absolutely everything on our behalf, from transfers, to accommodation, food and activities. The whole trip far exceeded expectations, everything was extremely well organised, Joseph was always very responsive and had the answer to every single question you could possibly think of. I will 110% be using African Coast Travel & Tours again in the near future!!!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great trip that fulfilled our expections
Goba Tours Hospitality Solutions were from the very start easy to communicate with. They understood what we were looking for and organised a perfect trip for us to Iringa, Ruaha National Park and Bagamoyo. With an excellent safari driver and a committed guide we experienced a fantastic safari in one of the most beautiful places we have ever seen. We saw so all the different animals you hope to see on a safarin, including lepard, a puffadder and cheetas. Goba tours arrangement with lodging in self contained bungalows where they organised meals for us was perfect!
They also showed us an amazing place outside Iringa, Ismalia where there is a stone age site and beautiful canyon.
Goba Tours helped us booking a peaceful and very good hotel in Bagamoyo for a true retreat beside the Indian Ocean at the Bagamoyo Country Club.
Goba Tours were there for us throughout our stay for advice and assistance. A personal, professional company that we are happy to recommend!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything and more!
The communication prior to our Safari was excellent and Joshua always put us at ease when booking and making payment. We received a VIP service from our pick up to drop off after our safari. While on the Safari our driver Stanley and Jambo Mara lodge workers esepcially Evelyn were fantastic by adhering to our every need. We received all the wildlife information we expected and more as Stanley was very knowledgeable and he ensured we got mind blowing close images of the Big 5 and more. The most exhilarating experience of our lives!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a wonderful experience ! Lion king took in consideration All the small details. Superb team !
The team : extremely kind team our Guide Alifa was a very nice and kind person he has a huge knowledge about animals history. We learned much about Tanzania with him. Very nice person !
Yousuf : the cook was very nice to us ! He took care of us ! Thanks to details took in consideration. By Lion King like (halal food).
The all experience was great and I advise everyone to organise Safari with Lion King !
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Experience with our Guide Victor John
We just returned from a 5 day trip to Tanzania and we had booked with Thomas Cook who in turn subcontracted to Leopard Tours. Our experience with Leopard Tours was excellent and the entire trip went smoothly without a hitch. it is THE biggest TO in Tanzania with over 200 vehicles, so while the quality may vary depending upon who your guide is, we were lucky to have had the best guide I have known in my life.
There was a representative, Samwell who received us at the airport and helped us complete the formalities quickly and another person, Charles, who met us at the hotel even though it was a Sunday evening to explain the program for the tour. We visited Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara.
The next five days, it was the guide Victor John who drove us around and made our tour memorable from every aspect. He was hard working, passionate, knowledgeable and seemed to genuinely care about the animals as he told us a lot of anecdotes and shared a lot of interesting trivia. He was an excellent driver, very professional and extremely committed. He would never cut corners and do his best to spot animals and despite driving for over 11 hours a day, he would insist that we make the best of our time and maximize the game drives. He had a brilliant eye and could spot the wildlife even if it wasn't easy. The vehicle was also well equipped with a radio device to communicate information and he had strong binoculars which aided in improving the experience. Thanks to him, we ended up seeing 10 cheetahs, 3 leopards and easily over 50 lions in Serengeti itself! Traveling with Victor was a pleasure and I would definitely recommend him to all tourists visiting Tanzania.