IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Mesmerizing Masai Mara
It's hard to pinpoint one moment because the entire trip was so full on. Me with my 3 friends came on the trip expecting to be excited about seeing the wildbeest migration at the end, but there was so much other stuff to marvel at that I didn't even think about the migration. The nature was incredible, seeing lions, cheetah, groups of hippos, a family of rhinos getting close to us, and not to mention the incredible natural landscape. This was an African adventure that fully surpassed my expectations and is one that I implore everyone else to consider booking.
The safaris were great right from the beginning to the end.
This was a budget safari, accommodation at comfortable tented camp rooms with private toilets and bathrooms. Lydia Boso was a great host and helped us through the entire journey. Cheers to her!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Better than ever imagined - personalized safari experience
I spent over a year planning my trip to Africa which included a 2 week safari experience in Kenya for myself and my two teenage sons. I used safari bookings to research many of the options available, and was able to get an idea of prices and where we wanted to go. However, none of the ready-made options was exactly what I was looking for and several companies indicated that they were prepared to tailor a safari experience. I picked 7 with 5 star reviews and wrote each of them a (long) email about my goals for the safari and what I wanted, as well as my (fairly low) budget. 2 responded indicating that they were unable to fit with my budget, 2 didn't respond at all, and 2 referred me back to their web page to see options. Denis of Africa Vacation Safaris was different however - he responded immediately to say he had received my email but needed time to respond properly. He then got back to me within a few days with a very detailed email, identifying all of my "wants" and making suggestions for various options. He also made the (excellent) suggestion that based on what I wanted that probably a group tour would not meet our needs and that we could use more budget accommodations and have a private driver/guide for the duration of the safari. This proved to be exactly the right choice. Denis was responsive to all my inquiries and we exchanged hundreds of emails to get all the details right. I arrived for the safari expecting quite a lot....
I was not disapppointed. In fact, the safari exceeded all of our expectations and was the experience of a lifetime. Denis and our drive/guide Joseph were both exceptional. They had clearly taken a lot of time to plan a route that made sense logistically, gave us a huge variety of experiences, and highlighted all of the key things we had wanted to see (including some involvement directly with the park rangers in tracking a lion, visiting conservation facilities, exploring the diversity of Kenya's landscapes, and combined hiking, history, culture, and lots of wildlife. Each day was better than the last, and Joseph was a wonderful guide for us, sharing his knowledge and adapting each day to our preferences. My son is very interested in photography and Joseph helped him get some fantastic photos, moving the vehicle for a better angle or better light, being patient when we stopped for ages to get the perfect shot, and seeking out opportunities to get interesting and unique photos.
The cost of a safari is high - park fees for non residents are a non-negotiable area and even budget safari accommodations with food for 3 people ends up being a lot. However, this was well worth the money and the experiences we had are unforgettable and a highlight of our summer. Throughout the safari, Denis checked in regularly via whatsapp to make sure all our expectations were being met, and he met with me afterward for almost 2 hours to hear feedback on all the places we stayed and what we liked best, etc.
Budget accommodations are budget - but they were all (except one) clean, the food was excellent (recommend vegetarian options in these camps), and they were just a place to sleep for the most part as our days were full. Wifi was not great in some of these (buy a cheap safaricom card with data, for 10USD) and be prepared for a cold shower occasionally, but for the most part, they were more than adequate. Having a private driver/guide, especially one of Joseph's calibre, more than made up for this and I highly recomment Joseph, Denis and Africa Vacation Safaris if you are looking for exceptional service, a safari geared to you and your group, and a reasonable price.
I could not have asked for a better experience and have no hesitations about recommending this company. From the very beginning, Denis set a tone of professionalism and competence, which was only reinforced by all my other interactions. THANK YOU!!!
LU
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A pleasant adventure in the wild with balloon flight
The communications, services were on the top. The safari tour was something unforgettable. Very many emotions and very nice experience.
The organizer Stephen of the tour is a very kindly person and very helpful. He also helped us to get the tickets for the train (not included in safari).
The drivers are professional, they know all about their job, the cars were always clean.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari!
Our safari with Uhuru travels was great! We had a super guide/driver and saw a lot of animals; big four and more! Communication with Margaret was quick and easy. The campsites were nice, it's an exciting experience to sleep surrounded by animals (even though the matrasses were not very comfortabel- but it was a budget
camping safari, so expected). When we had an issue with our itinerary, that was dealt with fast and good. We would definitely recommend Uhuru travels!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good value
It was a good tour (we went masaai mara, lake Nakuru and amboseli). We opted for budget and luxury on the last 2 nights which was great. Overall it was great value as you saw a lot at a good price. If you don’t have much time I recommend just the masaai mara as that was by far the best! I really recommend Geoffrey the driver if you have the choice - he is so experienced, very friendly and seems to know everyone!! We were in a mini van as it was cheaper and it was very comfortable and did not feel as though we needed to pay more for the car! I will warn... There is a huge amount of driving so be prepared (again maybe a reason to just do masaai mara) and at times it was a bit disorganised - having to drive into Nairobi at the end when we stayed outside meaning we had an extra 2 hours in the traffic. So perhaps try and make other arrangements in advance or if you can make plans for pick up and drop off to avoid this. Seth is friendly and trustworthy - just be clear on exactly what you want.
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience with super good driver
It was my fantastic experience joining the safari tour with my wife.
Found all BUG5 and also wild beasts across the river.
This was very lucky but also Driver Auroni was so high skilled tour operator he was very good to make a best approach to animals also a good guy that told me lot of interesting things of Masaimara and Nakuru.
SA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very Bad Experience, DO NOT TRUST AT ALL
After the advance payment he changed the package & started bargaining.
Finally we cancelled the trip due to high rate and he did not returned the advance payment.
So Do not trust this team at all.
MY
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good. I love them. Very proffesional. I give 10/10.
Everything is good. Hope to see you guys soon. For the next trip.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
"Asante sana" Safari 10 días con mufasa
Great experience with mufasa tours & travel. Note of 15 out of 10. Excellent. van with plugs to charge batteries and mobile. Excellent quality price. 10-day safari through Kenya. Amboseli, Samburu. Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara. Joseph answers instantly for wasthapp. always online and pending everything. We had an incident with another tour operator. Joseph and driver Sam helped us solve the problem and organize this impressive safari. Four days before catching the flight from Spain to Nairobi. Sam English and Spanish speaking driver did his best to see the big five. something he got, making this experience unforgettable, making it the trip of our life. Sam kept an eye on everything continuously, without hesitation asking to travel with him. Thank you very much for everything I recommend without hesitation. Asante sana
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10 days private Safari - unforgettable vacation
We have visited several national parks with afrishare in a 10 days Safari. In our best dreams we have not expected such a wonderful and memorable trip! We have seen so many different animals and managed to see all big five! Our driver Freddy was great and we highly recommend him. The cars are a bit older and we had one flat tyre but it was changed very quickly. The communication with Ibrahim (owner) before the trip, especially after we paid the deposit, was improvable.
