EG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An outstanding, fascinating and unforgettable experience with very good price and professional team
My family and I experienced an amazing trip as everything was perfect and more than expected, starting from the preparations as Mark replied promptly on all of our inquiries and helped us in planning the whole trip until we reached what we desired. All what have been promised was fulfilled from the airport pick up till the drop off and whatever we asked for was made sure to be done. The Safari itself was a marvelous one, we were on a private safari and we had the best guide out there, Wyckliffe is an experienced one and very knowledgable, we were with him for five amazing days, we went to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli. He showed us more than we imagined, we saw all of the big five, wild beast migration, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, hippos, flamingos, baboons...., he knew where to go and how to approach wildlife. He also was gave us wonderful road trips with very nice sceneries and explained everything to us and answered all of our questions. We had the chance to explore the country not only the wildlife but also the people and the beauty of Kenya. He is also very friendly and joyful, got the feeling that he is a family member, we enjoyed every single moment we spent with him. This safari experience was an amazing one, we enjoyed our time from day one till we said goodbye as everyone we met was very welcoming and helpful.
Thank you so much Okoa safari for this incredible vacation that exceeded our expectations in everything (safari, accommodation, carnivore restaurant, communication, and everything else), and very special thanks to Wyckliffe and Mark for all your efforts to make us feel happy and satisfied.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wow, beyond my wildest expectations!
Attached this 2 day wildlife tour onto a work trip so my time was very limited and I admit my expectations were not the highest but my experience just blew me away! My guide Douglous was fantastic. We saw zebras, elephants, giraffes and wildebeests galore! Douglous even managed to get us to the river to see the wildebeest migration! In the short time I had in the Mara, Douglous, with his superb vision, was able to spot lions, cheetahs and a leopard up in a tree and to point them out so I could find them which was often difficult. Even with me looking through the binoculars I would never have found these amazing creatures for myself. We even had elephants with young calves cross right in front of our vehicle. One calf was so small Douglous estimated its age at under a month old. Sometimes I was so spellbound I forgot to take photos but I will have these incredible memories for the rest of my life.
I spent the night at Enkorok Mara Camp sleeping in a large tent the size of a cabin with 3 double beds, large shower and bathroom facilities and a large dining tent where everyone gathered for meals. Each tent was set a nice distance from the others offering privacy and a luxuriously "rustic" Africian ambiance to the experience. It was the perfect blend for a city dweller like myself who is not an much of an outdoors person.
A week after my return home I had occasion to speak with a gentlemen from Kenya. He asked politely about my visit to Kenya. I mentioned I had briefly visited the Massi Mara. This seemed to interest him so I pulled out my cell phone to show him some photos. He became more and more interested but almost fell off his chair when he saw how close the elephant calf got to our vehicle. He was shocked that the mother had not attacked us. That's when it really began to sink in, as excited as I was about my visit to the Mara, I experienced an even deeper appreciation for how very special my trip had indeed been thanks to Douglous and Nature World Kenya Safaris. Can't thank them enough for a wonderful experience.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience, awesome service
After doing a bit of research we chose Makasa for our first safari and were not disappointed.
Selma was very helpful and easy to work with. The custom itinerary was perfect and we thoroughly enjoyed spending 3 full days at Serengeti.
The accommodations were as described, and when a little issue arose at one of the lodges, the Makasa team was very supportive and helpful.
Our guide, Kaleby, made our trip exciting but completely stress-free, which is really the best combo for a safari. His knowledge and experience of wildlife, plants, landscapes are top-notch. It may feel somewhat weird to drive with a total stranger for 10 days, but Kaleby is very friendly, attentive, and overall a very nice person to spend time with; it really shows he’s proud to be an ambassador of his country, and that he really loves his job as a safari guide.
Staff at tented camps and lodges were always super friendly and bubbly, and our stay at Maasai Lodge was especially remarkable.
Thank you Makasa! Asante Sana!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Did not prepare us for our trip to Africa
We returned from our trip to Africa feeling like Cazenova and Loyd had not properly prepared us. There were numerous ways that we felt let down - our skeptical side suggests that Cazenova and Loyd was more interested in getting their fee rather than providing important, helpful information that we needed for our trip. Will not recommend Cazenova and Loyd!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Prompt response and very helpful in trying situations
Communication was top notch. The service provided is very good and price for the total safari was very reasonable. Tour manager Erastus is very friendly and provided a lot of information during the briefing session the day before the tour began to prep us. The guide/driver George is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the park and had very good conversations with my family. The car broke down during the drive to the park and both Erastus and George did their best to make the trip go without a hitch by arranging our journey without any trouble. Overall Top Cream is a very good operator who puts customer service at the forefront. Only thing that they could have provided a better/newer vehicle and the balloon company they used was not up to the expectations.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6 Days Northern Tanzania family Safari
Our family of 4 went on the 6 day Northern Tanzania Safari with Wild Secret Safaris to Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti.
Our guide and driver was Mussa. was very experienced and had vast knowledge on all the animals we saw. He was also very good at spotting the animals and had the sense to know where they would be. We saw lions, cheetahs, elephants, hyenas, vultures, buffaloes, and 2 leopards in 2 different spots, however the highlight was the wildebeest migration. By the end of the 6 days, Mussa had become like part of our family.
I highly recommend Wild Secret Safaris.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Cultural Vibes Travel and Tours is an excellent and trustworthy local tour company
I was originally hesitant about Cultural Vibes Travel and Tours based on the relatively low volume of reviews.
However, Cultural Vibes proved to be an excellent, reliable and cost effective local tour company.
Our main contact, Tongesai, was fantastic throughout the entire duration of the trip. Customer service was great and he could not do enough to help. We booked a 3 day Hwange safari through Cultural Vibes and then continued to use Cultural Vibes for all transfers and all other activities within Victoria falls. This made everything extremely easy and safe, with the additional benefit of Cultural Vibes ensuring we only used legitimate and insured companies for activities.
If you are looking for a more personalised trip where you have a guide with in depth knowledge of the local area Cultural Vibes Travel and Tours is likely more suited to you than other larger tour companies operating around Victoria Falls.
We stayed at Sable Sands Safari Lodge for the 3 day safari and this also exceeded expectations. Great food, nice accommodation, amazing views and service.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Jackline, Anthony and Victor took great care of us and gave us some unforgettble memories.
Very prompt with their responses. Always on time and very accommodating of all our requests. They arranged a wonderful tour guide in Victor who ensured we had some great game drives.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We experienced 2 great trips with Terminal Tours in Kenya and Tanzania
Nelson of Terminal Tours Safari organized 2 trips for us, we're a family with 3 teenage daughters. We selected a 4 day trip in Kenya, later a 5 day trip in Tanzania. And we loved it!
It was easy to communicate with Nelson and his team. He responded quickly via mail or whatsapp. The trip schedule was clear and the price was reasonable.
Our first tour was a camping trip in Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. We have seen incredible numbers of animals. Truly amazing. The camp facilities were good and close to the park entrance. John was our driver/guide. A joyable guide with lots of knowledge. He answered all of our questions about the wildlife and about living in Kenya. Great guy!
The second camping trip started from Arusha in Tanzania. Guide/driver Med and cook Rama took very good care of us for 5 days. We have visited Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara, Serengeti NP and the Ngorongoro crater. Very impressive and we collected memories for life! Camping within the Serengeti truly is amazing.
We can highly recommend Terminal Tours and the guides, drivers and cook we experienced. Keep up the good work!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Second time with EWS and another great trip
We had a great safari to QEP with EWS.
Great itinerary, with good quality lodges and private transport.
We saw an amazing variety of animals and birds - including several groups of lions. A fantastic trip and one we'll have to extend to see the gorillas next time!
