20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly guides and beautiful views!
Thanks a lot to Cultural vibes for unforgettable trip to Zimbabwe! We were at Victoria falls national park and saw the waterfall from helicopter! We had a good guide that told us interesting facts about Africa and its culture.
We went to safari ride to Botswana. We saw wild animals from car and from the water(by ship). It was great!
Next day we were ridden the elephants! They were kind and happy also like their owners! We asked our guide about elephants and their life and he told us everything as it is!
In the end of our journey we went to national African dinner. It was tasty, funny and atmospheric!
We will recommend cultural travel to our friends, because it’s caring and responsible company!
Our guides were friendly and attentive!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
4th time to Tanzania. Gladiola Adventures is the ABSOLUTE best!
I’ve now been to Tanzania four times and after using Gladiola Adventures on my second visit I never looked back. We asked for and were assigned Lalashe Mollel on each trip. Why? Because seeing Tanzania through the eyes of (and heart of ) Lalashe is experiencing the country through the eyes of a brother. Mr. Mollel, who is Maasai, has over 8 years experience in leading safaris and his knowledge of the flora and fauna is boundless. Your experience with Gladiola will NOT only be a visit to see an amazing country and its unbelievable wildlife but an insight into what makes the country such a welcoming destination: its people. Didas the owner, Simon and the company’s other drivers who did airport pick up all reflect the same qualities we found in Lalashe. The vehicles are checked EVERY evening and tuned up but then this is a company that puts its clients’ safety at the forefront. I can’t recommend Gladiola Adventures enough. Asante sana, Gladiola. Patricia USA
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a very impressive, best organised safari with African Traits.
Thank you very much to our guide/driver Baga and to our cook Jamal. They are a very good team. We saw a lot of animals, got very intersting informations and the food was delicious. We did a four-day-Camping-Safari and if you are used to do camping, its a good alternative to lodges.
IL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
great experience with Alex and Nicolas
we have just returned from a great trip to Uganda with the home-to-africa company. Led by Alex and Nicolas, who were excellent drivers, good humored , attentive to our needs at all times, punctual and efficient.
We highly recommend traveling with them, as they were an important part of our successful journey.
AE
Best ever trip I ever had in my life so far.
I had planned my trip for Masaimara, Nakuru and Naivasha for my Kenya trip. As I was traveling solo I had a lot of doubt and questions about the safety and so many other things, but from the day 1 I got msg from "Tabitha" from Papio Africa Holidays to day when I reached to meeting point in Kenya to start the safari journey, she has clarified each and every thing so nicely and made it so easy. They have also arranged the pick up from the airport and the person was right there at given timing. And about the tour, we were so lucky to have Antony as our guide, he was amazing driver, even though other were struggling in a rough road, he was just driving confidently without having any issues. He was even so good that he was taking us very close to the animal to get us good picture. After all these also he was so selfless. The only cons in the trip were I have been promised to get 2 sharing tent at masai Mara camp but got 4 sharing as it was peak season and it was still manageable. But the food served in Nakuru was not at all good, they should look into it. Apart from these everything were awesome. If you are looking for a adventurous trip and love for nature, u should definitely visit Kenya once in your lifetime. It's worth going. Book through this agency and try to get Antony as ur guide for an amazing experience. Thanks Tabitha, Antony and Papio Africa tour for giving a amazing experience. All the best in future.
KY
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Magical experience
I was lucky enough to be part of the Namib desert ride with Richard Dunwoody this May and the experience exceeded my expectations in every way. Never have horses been cared for so well or guests given such a wonderful experience. The terrain and the riding were highlights but then so were the team, food, care, fellow guests. We all had the trip of a lifetime.
TR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic 4 days private safari tour
We were a group of six people and Spirit of Kenya arranged us a private safari tour.
The communication with them was very easy from the first day, the payment procedure was smooth.
Our tour guide, Joshua, was a very knowledgeable person and he loves his job! We learnt a lot from him. He was as excited as us to see more animals and to find some action. He always went the extra mile to show us sth different and thought us some Swahili language on the way. He knows Maasai Mara region very well, he knows where to find which animal etc. He also helped us a lot to find our missing luggage.
We upgraded the safari vehicle from van to 4x4. The vehicle that Spirit of Kenya provided was very clean, in a good condition and had a cooler. It was a very comfortable drive even though the roads are not in a good condition in some parts.
We stayed in the accommodations that Spirit of Kenya gave as an option and we absolutely loved them.
Thanks a lot Vanessa, Joshua and all Spirit of Kenya team for your efforts. We would love to travel with you again!
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Take me back
Freddy is an absolute superstar! It became a standing joke that he has a WhatsApp group where he could reach all the different animals, because they always seemed to be where we were and where we wanted them to be.
From beginning to end, Freddy made us feel safe and taken care of. The preparation work was both helpful and informative, and the safari itself was like a fairytale I'll never forget. I would recommend everyone to do like we did: combine lodging with camping! We had an elephant walking into our camp, I almost walked into a zebra when heading to the bathroom in the middle of the night. It was wonderful, but I also appreciated the opportunity of a hot shower and a soft bed.
Pius, the chef who travelled with us, made me roll into bed at night and look forward to getting up for breakfast in the morning, and took excellent care of my lunch hunger.
I will be forever grateful to Freddy for providing us with this experience, and I wholeheartedly recommend iTravel Safari & Expeditions. Thank you.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Polite staff and great value
Communications were initially very good and provided an excellent break down of a proposed itinerary. Subsequent communications were not so good and took some time for a response.
The service was great. We got picked up from Nairobi and then driven out to Maasia Mara in a mini-van. We had the van to ourselves and our driver was very polite and knowledgeable. The tented camp that we stayed in was perfect for our needs.
The tour itself was great too. Our driver was polite and knowledgeable and made the trip far better.
In all, a fantastic experience and one that my family will remember for years.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing, breathtaking, beautiful, fun!
The tour was amazing. Our driver (Beny) was incredibly knowledgeable. He made the trip. He was fun, friendly, accommodating, everything! The parks were breathtaking. The places were stayed were clean, including friendly staff, nice accommodations, and *delicious food*!! We can't wait to come back.