US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They almost got us killed
We went to five safaris between Kenya and Tanzania. We flew in small planes from one safari to the other. They booked us in old planes with only one pilot. During our last journey they substituted the aircraft operator with a chartered one. They plane did not take off, went off the the landing strip into the bushes. We did not got killed by miracle. Still waiting for an explanation of what happened. In general, an extremely expensive trip with very poor safety conditions. Glamping and hotel accommodations as well as food was extremely good.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour operator made my safari seamless, handling everything for an incredible wildlife experience
Safari Retreats Africa provided an outstanding experience from start to finish. Communication was seamless, with prompt responses and clear details about the itinerary. The service was exceptional, with a friendly, knowledgeable guide who ensured every moment was memorable. The value for money was impressive, as the quality of accommodations, meals, and activities exceeded expectations. Reliability was top-notch—everything ran smoothly and on schedule. The safari itself was breathtaking, offering close encounters with wildlife and stunning landscapes. I highly recommend Safari Retreats Africa for an unforgettable adventure!
LV
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Esxcellent experience with reasonable price
Samson was easy to communicate with and we managed to tailor the trip to our need and preferences with the lodges to our liking!
4 day tour from Tarangire to lake Manyara, Ngorongoro was excellent as it provided with a very diverse scenery and large amount of animals in every park, very close encounters with heard elephats, giraffes and even lions!
Our driver Samson was very knowledgable and pleasant in communications and provided and excellent service!
LV
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Escellent service with good price
The communication with Lida was very smooth, without any attitued or feeling of beeing pushed or rushed for, answered even very late and put of office hours, so we tailored the trip according to our appeal towards lodges and they gave much better prices than other bigger operators!
Went from Nairobi- Amboselli- Tsavo West&East, down to Mombasa and Diani Beach was a lovely way to get from Nairobi to beach without extra flight! Our driver Mbaruku was very good driver and knowledgable in pleasant in communication!
Overall very good experience, though due to the rainy season and grenery ee were not able to spot any lions, but lots of elephants heards and giraffes, and overall scenery was impressive and diverse!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional
From booking to drop off the entire package was amazing. Gerald was a kind soul and a wealth of information. It was a tour right from the pick up in Entebbe. Gerald sharing knowledge of the lands and people. We made stops along the way, and stops on the way back and for cultural activities. Truly was amazing and the gorilla trekking was outstanding! I can’t say enough good things about the tour and hotels and just the overall experience. Thank you Vincent, Gerald and Ecovic Tours for the Organization!
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great route, great nature, good hotels, best driver.
I'll just say to our driver Stephen -- thank you for a great experience, for the opportunity to see so much and for your persistence in finding beautiful animals.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helpful and flexible
It was a great time with Jocky, our driver James was super knowledgeable and we got to see all the big 5 animals. They did a great job of keeping to schedule. As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe and there were other solo travelers in the safari as well.
The only room for improvement would maybe be in the communication around how long we had at each stop, since we had to cut some places short because of other travelers departing for different safaris. Still, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I would recommend Jocky for Kenyan safaris.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Safari Experience with Polecat Safari
We discovered Polecat Safari online and from the moment we reached out, James promptly contacted us. He created our safari to perfectly match to our needs and preferences. The communication was professional and incredibly accommodating throughout the entire process.
Upon our arrival in Arusha, we were greeted warmly, making us feel instantly welcome. Our first night was spent in a comfortable hotel, allowing us to rest after the long flight.
The next day, we were introduced to Manfred – an absolute outstanding guide. Manfred truly made our 7-day safari unforgettable. His deep knowledge, passion, and dedication to sharing the beauty of his homeland through every day. Thanks to him, we witnessed the awe-inspiring Big Five. He navigated us safely through the Serengeti, constantly on the lookout for those rare, "once-in-a-million" moments that make a safari so magical.
The accommodations curated by the Polecat Safari team were perfect, adding even more comfort and excitement to our adventure. Every detail was thoughtfully planned and we wouldn't change a thing about our trip.
If you're considering a safari, look no further – book your adventure with Polecat Safari. Invest in the experience, request Manfred as your guide and prepare for an unforgettable journey. This was hands down one of the best decisions we've ever made and we can't recommend them highly enough
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
We really enjoyed our 4 day trip with Dancing Simba and especially with our driver Jackson and cook Ramon. Jackson is the one of the nicest guys we have met and really enjoys his work while showing us all the beautiful animals and surroundings of the national parks. We had a lot of good meals thanks to Ramon during the morning, day and night. We would recommend booking a safari trip with Dancing Simba and if possible ask Jackson to be your driver, you’ll love him.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Helpful and efficient
I booked with Safari 2 Gorillas very last minute to do the gorilla hike in Mgahinga NP on Christmas Day. Aron was really prompt with all the communication, and I'm so glad I paid extra with him (vs just booking the permit myself) because he was so helpful in solving some problems I had (like my visa not being approved quickly and also making me lunch when everything was closed on Christmas Day).
My guide was also super friendly and easy to chat with. Everything they communicated would happen on the day went ahead exactly the plan! We saw the beautiful gorillas and there were two sets of couples in my group who had also done the gorilla trek in bwindi, and both said they thought Mgahinga was better for its openness!
