IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING EXPERIENCE
We opted to go on a private safari with VERVET SAFARI & TOURS, (travel agency based in Arusha – Tanzania) because they provided excellent tours. We went on a 6 day Northern Tanzania Safari to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater, and Arusha. We communicated with Basili Agustino, very friendly and helpful, with we made all plans and accommodation for the trip. He was flexible and she make the trip to all our requirements. Our guide Evance, was a good person and very friendly, educated us with the history of each park, the environment and the animals. We were very lucky to see lions rest, flamingoes, pelicans, baboons, impala, cheetahs and lions hunting. Our guide was very flexible to our wishes and needs. The tour was amazing, we stayed in a mix of wonderful tented camp and lodges that were comfortable and had excellent services. It was the first time in Africa for me and my boyfriend, our experience with Vervet Safari & Tours was phenomenal and we will be recommending the company to all.
LUCIA & MATTEO
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
it was a great experience : we have seen a lot of animals and plants.
It was first experience in Africa. The recommended day trips are obviously the NgoroNgoro, Tarangire and Manyare Lake
Very nice tour operators and good accomodations during our holiday.
No problems.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A great, thoughtful and experienced agency
We had a great 11 day honeymoon in Tanzania which included a city break, safari and time on the beach. The last 4 days on Mafia Island was our favourite part. We were treated very well by the staff at Pole Pole. The food was delicious and the snorkelling was fantastic. Wayfairer were extremely helpful before, during and after our stay. I particularly liked how easy it was to get in contact with them by email, phone or WhatsApp throughout my time dealing with them. Thank you.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experiences through Rwanda and Uganda
The tour was very easy to set up. Edrissa worked with us to accommodate our wishes. We had an 18 day private safari, starting in Rwanda and ending in Uganda. The guest houses, local guides, variety of activities and field experiences were all that we hoped for. Paul was an excellent driver especially on the mountainous roads of Rwanda. Golden monkeys, gorillas, lions seeping in trees and rhinos were some of the highlights. We also had the opportunity to interact with the local people and visit several schools. An unforgettable experience.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Over and above
My friend and I went on a six day safari to Masai Mara, Nakuru, and Amboseli. We had a fantastic time! We saw almost every type of animal. Our tour guide went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and had an enjoyable adventure. The lodging in both Masai Mara and Nakuru were comfortable and clean. The lodging in Amboseli was less so and I would highly suggest a change in lodging location. Be prepared to eat something similar every day, but all of it was good food. Over all, my friend and I had an amazing time, would recommend this trip, and would do it again.
IN
Thinking about a budget/camping Safari in Kenya - Go for Land Rail Safaris
Being a solo and budget traveller, I was planning for 3N/4D safari trip to Masai Mara,Lake Nakuru & Lake naivasha and was browsing through the Safaribookings.com for a best tour operator in Kenya for Camping Safaris and requested for quotes from 3 operators. Of the 3 quotes that i had received, quote from M/s LAND RAIL SAFARIS was in line with my budget with free Airport Pickup and Drop (which other operators were charging extra), daily Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner. Their payment terms too were flexible. Hence i decided to go with them for my Kenyan Safari adventure.
Though the other quotes, that i received from 2 other operators were lucrative, i decided to book with LAND RAIL SAFARIS because of Mr.STEVE, the gentleman who was coordinating with me about my queries.From the day 1 of sending my query until the end of my trip, Mr.Steve was in touch with me and he was very quick in responding to my emails and queries through whatsapp.
Upon arrival at the airport, i was picked by their driver and was taken to the hotel in Nairobi, where i was staying there for the rest of the night.
Next day morning,1st day of our tour, i was been picked up by their driver and was been taken to a place named NAROK, which is a meeting point/junction where the Safari vehicles exchange the passengers, who are coming back from safari and going for safari.At NAROK, we had our lunch and then we were transferred to a SAFARI vehicle, which was driven by a fantastic guide named Mr.STANLEY. He was an amazing guide with loads of experience in safari driving and vast knowledge on the animals and their behaviors. From Narok, we were taken to LAKE NAKURU and began our safari through the beautiful lake in the RIFT Valley region. Baboons, Zebras, Antelopes, Gazeles were abundant and we saw our first Big 5 there, the Buffaloes. They too were abundant and finally we saw the Southern White Rhinos (2nd Big 5). Our guide Mr.Stanley took us so close (at a safer distance) to these animals and he had a beautiful view of them.By sunset, we were taken back to a nearby town in NAKURU region and stayed there in CITYMAX hotel for the night.
On Day 2, we had our breakfast at the hotel and went to LAKE NAIVASHA , which is the only sweet water lake in the Rift valley region and had a fantastic Boat ride in the lake and had a chance to see a lot of Hippos (but they were inside the water as we went there by the noon) and saw lots of birds. Also we were been taken for a walking safari , where we were been guided through lots of Wildebeest,Zebras, Gazelles and Giraffes were roaming around freely, while we walk around the island. After this trip, we were taken directly to Masai Mara Camp (MITIMINGI ECO CAMP) and dropped our baggage in our shared room (2 beds) in the camp and went straight to MASAI VILLAGE and saw the lifestyle of the Masai people and returned back to our camp for dinner.
On Day 3, we visited the MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE, which was located very near to our camp and upon entry we were spellbound by seeing thousands of Wildebeests, Zebras, Giraffes, Antelopes and Gazelles.We had a chance to see the balance of Big 5's (Lion, Elephant and Leopard) during the day of our Masai Mara trip. We even had a chance to see 2 Cheetahs with their kill (Wildebeest) and 3 male Lions with their kill (a Buffalo) and hundreds of Vultures feasting on a Wildebeest. After a full day safari we returned back to our camp by sunset.
On Day 4, we started early in the morning (before sunrise) and visited MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE again and saw lots of birds and animals. After about 2 hours of early morning safari, we started from Masai Mara and reached back the Narok town for lunch. After lunch, we were been transferred to a van and taken to Nairobi Airport.
These 4days were really adventurous and exciting trip for me. I was missing trips to Mombasa and Amboseli, due to the limited time i had. Overall, my Kenyan Safari experience was excellent one and i strongly recommend the tour operator M/s LAND RAIL SAFARIS. Thanks to our coordinator Mr.Steve and guide Mr.Stanley.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice and very professional
Very good experience, personalized and very professional treatment, Derrick Rukundo, our guide, made us spend some fantastic days, very good person, certainly highly recommended
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable and peaceful
good accommodations, better arrangement and the best guide. Edwin and Mike as driver and guide are blindly the best. They will make sure that you forget little glitches and go back with a broad smile.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was above all our expectations. Tailor-made program, commited guide, outstandig lodges selection.
Since the first e-mails, we got the impression that Mussa was really commited to find the best program for us and paid a lot attention to our needs and to the way we wanted to live our safari experience. We gave him our opinions on how we wanted to travel and how long we wanted to stay in each area according tou our interests and he provided well-informed advises on how to get the best of our trip.
We reallay felt like our trip was going to be according to our input and not the standard copy-pasted e-mail other companies sent us.
During the trip, we were guided by Lymo, a carefull and reliable driver and a seasoned guide with eagle-eyes. He was able to find us many great spots for animal-watching and was concerned with giving us the best angle to take pictures. He was always able to anser all our questions about the animals we met, gave us many information about local culture and Tanzania in general and was really respectful. We also saw him check on the content of the lunch boxes provided by the hotels to be sure they met our food restrictions!
All in all it was an amazing experience and we can only recomend the Roam Serengeti team to anyone!