20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Detail-oriented
Smart Voyage planned our 3 night holiday in mid September. My brother had suggested the beautiful Kicheche camp. He had been here a few years back and loved the experience. The camp nestles in the shadows of Mt Kenya. I must comment on the staff, very delightful and welcoming. The highlight of our trip was definitely the incredible game drive at Ol Pejeta conservancy. We got to see elephants, zebras, lions and of course the amazing Rhinos. The camp has only 6 tents translating to quality over quantity ! Our individual camps were spacious and very comfortable. The rooms are well equipped and very clean. We were really impressed by how much the camp gives back to the community ! Our experience was beautiful and enjoyed every minute of it. Must commend Smart Voyage for doing a great job in ensuring we had the best planned trip.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Inspirational
It was impressive, the service and everything. They pick us at Tambo Airport and we went all the way to Sabie River Lodge where the personnel welcomes you with a great smile and always trying to make yourself comfortable. The foods are incredible and abundant, all included. We saw 4 of the big five because de Rhinos are so difficult to find nowadays. And at last but not least is Anthony, our driver and tour guide. He always have a smile, always helpful and he was always trying to chase the big five. He gave us interesting tips about the animals in Kruger National Park. The tour and the experience is worth it.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Not professionel
We have booked 2 safaris, the first was planned with 4 nights and the 2nd with 5 nights (so it was in the mail and was also paid). The first safari went well, we have also seen many animals, the guide really tried hard. On the 2nd safari we were told after the 4th day that tomorrow is the last day. Astonished we said that according to the mail the safari lasts 5 nights and 6 days. Suddenly nobody wanted to know anything about that. After a phone call and SMS to George, he then admitted that there is probably a misunderstanding, he actually meant only 4 nights even if there are 5 nights! Astonished and annoyed, we tried to make it clear to him that we expect 5 nights at this price according to the mail. George does not want to know anything about it and there was also no compensation. The end of the safari was accordingly bad, as we desperately tried to get another accommodation at a reasonable price! Thus, we have now paid an extra night and also the full price - which was for 5 nights. From our point of view, this is pure rip-off. Who books here, must clarify beforehand how many days and nights are included in the booking to avoid nasty surprises. We do not recommend this tour operator
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbeatable service and incredibly accommodating
The safari was a once in a life time chance and it did not disappoint at all. From the first evening game drive Masai Mara, to seeing a black rhinos!! It was absolutely incredible experience and I will recommend Sunny Creek Safari's to anyone who would like to go. Our tour guide Francis was hands down one of the best tour guides I've had the pleasure of meeting. He was very knowledgeable about all the animals in the park and knew how to get us to have the best view of the wildlife without disturbing them.
Sunny Creek was in constant contact with me from the first questions about how to start a booking until the day of the Safari. They sent a car to pick us from our apartment and upon our return paid for a car to take us back. There was no stress about how are we going to get from here to there, Sunny Creek took care of all of that.
The value cannot be under estimated!! Sunny Creek took care of everything from lodging during our stay and meals!!
I think it would be really, really hard to find a better value than a Safari with Sunny Creek!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome services
My 6 days safari last week was GREAT! Our tour guide Mr.Francis has a vast knowledge of the terrain,the animals, and answered all our questions which was mind blowing.I would choose Sunnycreek Safari any day, any time for their topnotch services, reliability, and their dedicated and patient tour guide Mr.Francis.The Sunnycreek constant follow up with our trip was great.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
WONDERFUL experience - cannot think of a single thing that could have been better!
Wonderful experience - cannot think of a single thing that could have been better!
It was ALL great. Lizbeth at Easy Travel was our first contact - She gave us great information that helped us decide what options we wanted. She was available and helpful every step of the way and sent us lots of written information that prepared us well for our safari (what to pack, how to dress, weather to expect, what options for accommodations, etc... I am gluten-free and the food was all great and included gluten free alternatives. Edward was our safari guide and he made every day on the road, in the national parks, and at our overnight stops comfortable and fun and very enjoyable. He was flexible and always ready to answer our many questions. Of course we learned so much about all the animals we saw, as Edward is an expert. But we also learned a lot about what is is like to live, work, and raise a family in Tanzania - and that really rounded out our Tanzanian experience. By the way, we are age 63 and 69 if age is a factor for you. We felt safe and comfortable and in good hands all the way. THANK YOU, Easy Travel - I honestly cannot think of a single thing that could have been better!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded Expectations!
Trip of a Lifetime!
Our family looked forward to an exciting time, but our expectations were exceeded due to the thoughtful planning by our Safari Event Coordinator, Voice Gerson and our expert Guide, Aniny Nkya.
Voice followed up with us with even the smallest details to ensure a great experience. Voice's help was so very helpful to us having the trip tailored to our needs, and we appreciate it.
Our driver at the airport, David, was very knowledgeable and very, very resourceful. A number of us in the group had requests to find specific souvenirs. David seemed to know right where to go and was able to do so while allowing us to keep on time for our schedule.
We highly recommend Aniny! He is a very experienced guide, which makes a huge difference in a safari. Aniny seemed to have a 6th sense about where to find the action. In fact, on our very first day, we saw the great migration up close. Aniny drove us up front into the action, so we could hear, see, and feel the wildebeast run by as they crossed the Mara. If that weren't enough, Aniny took us two more times over the days to see herds crossing. Amazing!
Aniny took us to see pretty much everything up close- lions on the hunt, lion cubs, leopards in trees with their catch, hyenas with their catch, cheetahs, hippos, crocs, birds, antelopes of all types from the smallest to the largest, and many more. Also, Aniny seemed to know about each animal we encountered, so we learned a lot on our adventure. Aniny helped make our safari an experience of a lifetime!
The campgrounds were a good combination of luxury "glamping" and being out in the wild- it was a very authentic experience. We think Easy Travel struck a good balance with choice of campgrounds. The staff at each campground will greet you warmly and see that you are comfortable during your stay.
I would say, if you go to the campground at the Ngorongoro crater, it can get cold at night and early morning, so you may want to pack a fleece jacket.
All around, thanks to the Easy Travel Staff, we had an experience we will always treasure!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond my expectations - absolutely incredible!!
Amazing! My family and I have experienced some great vacations…Thailand, Vietnam, Bora Bora, Greece, Europe, etc., but hands down the safari with Easy Travel was absolutely incredible - top of our list! I started planning the safari with Voice Gerson at Easy Travel in 2019 and then Covid hit. What I liked about Easy Travel is their flexibility, the prices, and quality of service. I knew what I wanted in a trip and they were able to design a trip around what I wanted accommodating our family of four and still within a very reasonable price. Voice was amazing to work with as the trip keep getting pushed back with little notice because of Covid. Each time Voice reassured me and calmed my anxiety with “no problem, of course we do that”, and this was a year plus into the pandemic when many people were distraught at having lost their hopes for a vacation and losing large sums of money. I am SO impressed with Easy Travel as I was initially hesitant to work with a company located in another country. I just knew I was going to have a headache planning the safari and would have to eventually call them multiple times to make sure we were getting what we wanted. No pun intended but working with Voice and Easy Travel was beyond EASY! Voice was very knowledgeable, responsive, and her emails were very clear and precise. I appreciated working with just one person only from start to finish with all aspects (planning, payment, travel prep, etc.) of the safari. AND I never had to call! When we arrived in Arusha before starting the safari, we had our pre-departure meeting with Voice and she reviewed our schedule, and to my surprise since this safari was my birthday celebration she had a cake for me – very thoughtful! To me that speaks volumes of her ability to connect and engage with her clients beyond just scheduling their trip!
Voice left us in great hands with our guide – Aniny Nkya! He as well made this safari such a wonderful experience. Aniny is very warm and so engaging. He is so knowledgeable in many aspects beyond just the animals and the flora, we had many thoughtful discussions about Tanzania, the history of the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro, etc. His years of being a guide is VERY evident, I highly recommend you ask for him. He was flexible with the day and very patient with all the questions we had and patient with giving the photographers in my family the chance to get the “once in lifetime photo.” We saw so many animals – It’s so amazing how he can spot out the animals. Our main purpose was to see the great migration of the wildebeest – we saw them cross twice! It's amazing how Aniny got us positioned right in the midst of the crossings! One of the great qualities about having Aniny as our guide is that you can tell he really loves what he does. Even though he’s seen the animals probably a zillion times, he would get just as excited as we would when spotting the animals!
Without hesitation, I would recommend Easy Travel and their staff Voice Gerson and Aniny Nkyal! I can’t thank them enough for giving us a wonderful experience!
Tip 1. If you are arriving in Arusha on the first day of the safari plan to arrive early in the day or the day before so you can visit the local markets. We arrived early in the morning and Easy Travel was able to arrange a staff person (David) to drive us around after our pre-departure meeting. This was a spare of the moment request we had and once again, Voice and her team were flexible and were able to meet this need for us! David was really friendly and told us about Arusha. We knew what we wanted and he had great ideas where to find it. He took us to this great place, the Cultural Heritage market so we could buy some wonderful souvenirs made by local people. We then stopped by a place where we were able to buy some excellent coffee from local coffee growers!
Tip 2. When Easy Travel tells you it gets cold in the Ngorongoro crater it gets cold - even in July! I always get warm when I sleep and thought there is no way it would get that cold – they’re not kidding, dress warm!
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
It was really a beautifull experience! We went from zanzibar for 1 day to selous game reserve and we enjoyed it so so much! Really amazing!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Maximum wildlife and great people
We booked a 3 night Masai Mara safari with Bigmac Safaris. Having lived in South Africa for a few years we are not strangers to Africa or safaris. The Masai Mara proved to be fantastic game viewing. It can get busy with other safari vehicles but 99% of guides are polite to other drivers/guides and they all keep each other informed of good locations and move around animals with care. The quality of the lodge and food was good. I would recommend Kenya for a first time safari because of the sheer number of animals you are likely to encounter. Kenyan people are friendly and always willing to go the extra mile.