CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service - knowledgeable friendly staff - all arrangements were honored as booked
In 2016 I'd used Cardboard Box which was an excellent experience, so I chose them again for my 2019 self drive journey to Botswana and Namibia.
I found their website useful which isn't always the case in Africa - they responded to my requests and queries completely and quickly.
All arrangements were carefully detailed and there were no surprises in the invoice - and payment was fast and easy on line.
The arrangements made were as expected or better than expected - there were no issues or hiccups - it was a pleasure to arrive trusting that everything would be as agreed.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend reservations and trip planning using Cardboard Box.
PL
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Nakuru National Park by Małgorzata Korban
We could see many rhinos there walking near the lake.
PL
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very unique place
I spent nearly 2 weeks in Kenya and was very happy about the holiday there. Even if it was cold season I had 30 Celsius degrees temperature and liked the nature and animals a lot (There were no snakes and many insects as some of you might think though).
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
Bigmac Africa Safaris offers a very good value for money. Our itinerary was well arranged, the accommodation adequate and communication with the office smooth. Magdalene from Bigmac responded to all our queries quickly and arranged a safari with their sister company in Tanzania for us as well. She also regularly checked during the trip if everything was going well. Ben was the nicest and most polite guide you could wish for. A very good driver and an experienced and knowledgeable guide, he knew where to find the animals and where to stop to take the best picture. We can only recommend this company!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A True African Adventure
My partner and I booked a 7 day trip with Soul - 4 days safari (Tarangerie, Serengeti, Ngorongoro) and 3 days Zanzibar. It was the trip of a life time! It was a seamless experience booking and touring with Soul.
Sandy was brilliant at creating an itinerary to suit our needs and budget, always responsive and efficient.
When it came to the trip, it was everything we hoped for and more. Our guide, Freddie was brilliant - very knowledgable about the wildlife and always on hand to make our trip as enjoyable as possible.
We absolutely loved the safari - we saw all the wildlife we wanted to (lions, cheetahs, leopards etc). Each park had its own character but we’re equally beautiful. The only downside to doing three parks in four days is that it is a lot of driving however there’s always something to look at out the window so this wasn’t an issue.
Our accommodation on safari was better than expected - comfortable beds, good food and no bugs! We especially loved staying in Pumzika lodge as it’s situated in the middle of the Serengeti so you’re surrounded by wildlife.
We also had a very tasty picnic each day - all the other tours had lunch boxes whereas we had curries with rice. You certainly won’t go hungry on these tours!
The final leg of our trip was Zanzibar - relaxing on the beach for two days is highly recommended after 4 busy days of safari! We stayed in Z Hotel which was brilliant - whilst far from Stone Town, it was tranquil with a gorgeous beach to catch some rays.
Overall, I could not recommend Soul of Tanzania more.
US
Experience level: first safari
Trip of a Lifetime to see the Mountain Gorillas!
Encounter Africa Safaris offered incredible service on our trip to see the mountain gorillas (A 3 day tour, departing from Kigali, Rwanda, to Bwindi National Forest in Uganda). We arrived after midnight in Kigali and our guide Jason was there to greet us with a smile. He was so friendly, knowledgeable, always on time, and catering to our every need. We so enjoyed our conversations about East Africa, its wildlife, and culture. The gorilla trek was well organized and--in a word--breathtaking. You get to spend an hour with the gorillas and it's an experience you won't forget. The silverback took a liking to our group, and the rest of the family followed--the babies swinging around us and others walking right through our group! Lodging was fantastic (at the scenic and well-maintained Bukiga Lodge, which uses part of its proceeds to install water tanks in the local community), the food was excellent, and I only wish I could do it all over again. Five stars for Encounter Africa Safaris!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic overall experience! Highly recommend for a stress free safari!
I contacted Felix last minute about booking a safari. Right off the bat he was super responsive and honest upfront. Was very clear to me that providing a good experience to his customers is the most important thing for him! He was happy to answer my questions about the logistics of the trip, which he takes care of, end to end. All I had to do was approve his recommendations, and show up in Nairobi. Everything else was arranged by Felix and included in the price. And I mean everything. From being picked up at the airport, to transportation within Nairobi, to flights to Masai, even park fees were included! I stayed at the Mara Engai lodge, which I also highly recommend. If you're looking to book a safari, go with Felix for the best price, and a seamless experience.
US
Experience level: first safari
Exceeded our Expectations! Fantastic Tour of Kenya/Tanzania
I highly recommend African Sunset Safaris, a fabulous tour outfit that far exceeded our expectations. Owner & Manager Haron was excellent with communications and very helpful during the tour. He customized for us a 13 day safari in Kenya/Tanzania during the Great Migration. The lodging was tremendous, and our guides -- Julius and Lazaro -- were incredibly experienced, professional, and knowledgeable. We so enjoyed our conversations with them over (exceptional) meals about life in East Africa and the region's many natural splendors. We saw the Big 5. We saw gorgeous birds, baobob trees in Tarangire, stunning sunsets, watering holes of crocodiles and hippos, and huge herds of elephants. Julius and Lazaro were respectful of the wildlife, mostly avoiding the big scrums of tour vehicles while still getting us up close and personal with the animals -- resulting in incredible photographs. If you want to see lions stalking their prey on the foothills of Kilamanjaro, rare rhinos in Nakuru, leopards, cheetahs, vibrant flocks of flamingos, and humongous herds of wildebeest, go with African Sunset Safaris!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 5 days in ngorongoro and Serengeti Robert was a wonderful guide ever. The best compa
Very nice I saw everything I wanted animal and birds
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent 1 day / 2 nights Selous Safari
We had an excellent time during this safari trip. Lenard picked us up at our accommodation in Dar Es Salaam and drove us to Selous. Firstly, we felt very safe in the car; he asked us to let him know if everything was ok and not to hesitate to tell him to adapt his driving!
When we arrived at Ngalawa Camp we had a hour to relax and settle in our bungalow before heading off on a boat safari to see hippos and crocodiles. Lenard lent us his binoculars which was awesome because we got to see so much ! The next day we did a safari drive in the game reserve and the first thing we saw was an elephant crossing the road in front of us ! The drive was excellent, Lenard brought us to great places to see all kinds of animals, was super attentive and always on the look out, and answered all our questions. We had such a great time ! The next morning we woke up early and did a morning bush walk with an amazing guide and an armed ranger and got to see a whole family of elephants cross in front of us ! After that Lenard drove us back to Dar and even helped us sort out our ferry tickets to Zanzibar. He was incredibly knowledgeable and was patient, kind and accommodating throughout the whole trip. We definitely recommend him !