CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Grayton exceeded expectations on our 10 day private safari
Our 10 day safari to Tanzania and Kenya was a once in a life time trip . This makes the opportunity very exciting but also rather daunting trying to plan a bucket list vacation from 8,000 km away and no knowledge of workings and realities of safaris.
This is where Winston and Grayton Expeditions expertise and dedication made the world of difference. We completed our safari today and we could not have imagined what a great experience it turned out to be. Our expectations have been exceeded in almost every aspect.
PLANNING
We began to plan the safari in early in 2021 working closely with Winston at Grayton Expeditions. Winston and his team worked closely with us to understand our specific expectations and budget. They then put together an itinerary that respected our eclectic accommodation wishes (from public campsites to high end lodges), helped us understand what was possible and what was practical. Covid derailed our safari for 2021 but we continued to stay in touch with Winston and started to plan our 2022 safari. Over the many months Grayton continued to help sculpt our safari into the success that became. Communication was quick and detailed and they never tired of our requests for clarification and additional details.
CARE ONCE WE ARRIVE IN AFRICA
From the moment of our arrival in Africa the Grayton team was available and engaged in our experience. A 24 hour airline delay caused a last minute change in schedule, Grayton immediately was able to reschedule our first day events in a manner that ensured we were still able to experience the activities of the lost day. Almost every day while we were on safari we communicated with Winston who was busy ensuring our safari was meeting our expectations. I am sure that Grayton would have immediately resolved any issues that were likely to come up over such a long and varied safari but the very best aspect of the experience is that there was never ANY issue or unexpected deviations from the initial plans. The safari was indeed planned and executed to such a high degree there was never any problems at all.
GUIDE IN TANZANIA
Our Tanzanian guide, Nestory was exceptional and the highlight of the safari. From the moment he picked us up to the moment he handed us over to the Kenyan guide at the border the experience with Nestory fantastic. His Landcruiser was in excellent condition, outfitted with a table tray for our binoculars and cameras complete with a universal charging station for our cameras and cell phones. His expertise on all aspects of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire were outstanding. He was also able to spot animals that no others could see. His driving was excellent and since we did a public tenting safari throughout Tanzania we were also accompanied by a cook, Abu, who rendered all other people on other safaris jealous of the delicious and hot lunches and dinners that he prepared.
WE SAW ALL BIG FIVE IN TANZANIA INCLUDING A BLACK RHINO
GUIDE IN KENYA
Our Kenyan guide Raymond was truly unique and made our time in Kenya exciting while we also experienced the true Kenyan nature of helping others and caring about his clients. Raymond picked us up in his Landcruiser at the border between the Serengeti and the Maasi Mara, helped us through the immigration process and proceeded directly to the Maasi Mara. His 13 years of experience was evident within minutes of entering the Mara we were watching a cheetah hunt a zebra (unsuccessfully) on our own as no other guides had noticed this opportunity. We then were able to witness a lion at the end of her successful hunt of a wilderbeast, again on our own. The next day we had the privilege of viewing the great migration. The various game drives that followed were equally successful.
The day we were in Lake Nakuru we came across a smaller vehicle hopelessly mired in the mud and unable to continue. Raymond was able to find another vehicle with a tow rope and then expertly pull the stuck vehicle to safety. Overall, every aspect of our time with Raymond added significantly to the quality of the time we spend in Kenya.
WE SAW ALL BIG FIVE IN KENYA INCLUDING A WONDERFUL ENCOUNTER WITH TWO LEOPARDS STROLLING ON THE MARA RIVER.
FINAL DAY IN NAIROBI
On the final day of our safari Winston took the time to come and great us at our hotel and debrief us on the trip, partly to ensure he and his crew met our expectations and partly to understand all our thoughts on the various aspects of the experience to continue to enhance future clients’ experiences. Winston joined us with a driver to tour downtown Nairobi and venture out to the Giraffe sanctuary, Elephant Orphanage then to the train station for some R&R in Diani beach.
I would highly recommend Grayton Expeditions to anyone planning an African Safari.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Jack is an expert of finding lions
great tour
food in camp was great...basic but clean camp
resort in lake Nakuru also nice
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
As good as it gets!
TravelMonke has been a great choice to discover the wonderful Uganda. They not only organized our preferred route well, but also allowed us to immerse into the culture and essence of the country by selecting the most interesting places, local communities and authentic experiences.
Also, they considered every detail and even prepared us a surprise for our wedding anniversary.
We truly recommend TravelMonke! They are realible, friendly and kind.
Thank you once again!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lively, intelligent, made an unforgettable experience for all of us.
Our guide was very knowledgeable and dedicated to the safari experience. We were all comfortable and overwhelmed by the experience! I have told all my friends to travel with Pangea they are the best!
PE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect !
We travelled with our 4 years kid and ask for Many details. Everything was perfect.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice trips with good value for money
The 5-days group safari trip through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara was a great experience. We did 2 nights camping and enjoyed it a lot. Our guide, Benjamin, was a good driver and animal spotter. We saw many animals and he always tried to drive as close to the animals as possible. Our cook prepared varying and tasty breakfasts, lunches and dinners. We would recommend everyone to do a safari in Tanzania, for either 4 or 5 days (for us, Lake Manyara was least impressive). Travel Africa Safari Agency offers the trips for a good price.
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experiences, great adventure in Kenya.
I would like to recommend the company "Karibu Safari in Kenya" which organized a wonderful 5-day private safari for our family. We started our safari in Mombasa and ended it in Nairobi. We visited Tsavo East, Lake Naivasha and Masai Mara and more. Communication with Robert was excellent and the price was affordable. However, we would like to express our greatest thanks to Edward, who was our guide and driver. Edward is a very cultured and friendly man. Thanks to him, we could see the most beautiful animals and landscapes of Kenya. He drove the car very safely both on the roads and in the reserves. Edward showed us at close distance the big five animals and thousands of animals in the great migration in the month of July.
Accommodation and food during the safari was great. It included our vegetarian diet.
Don't hesitate to book your safari with "Karibu Safari in Kenya".
We highly recommend the safari with Edward as a guide. We would like to thank you for an unforgettable holiday.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Such a great group, well organized!
Our guides Dalson and James were great and helpful throughout! There was enough structure to know what we were doing, but enough flexibility to make adjustments based on how we were feeling or the weather (which was perfect when we needed it!). The accommodations were great. There was a nice mix of sorta rustic (although still showers and flush toilets) and some higher end places. Dalson was able to switch our rooms one night when the previously planned hotel didn't have a functioning pool. We had just mentioned it in passing when we were in the van that we were excited to go swimming, we didn't request the change. Although we would have been fine either way, this highlighted how much Dalson was paying attention to us and able to flex into a different plan very quickly.
I wasn't in the planning stage, but I know Anne worked well with our group leader to determine the sights we wanted to see. The tour was varied and had a little bit of something for everyone, animals, scenery, culture and food! The locals were exceedingly nice and wanted us to all have a great time. This trip did highlight how much I've let myself get out of shape, but the guides and trackers were so good about making sure we could get to where we were going even when I was struggling.
I would not hesitate to recommend Megawild Safari to anyone considering a trip to Africa!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Couldn't have asked for more!
If I could give Lion King Adventures six stars, I would. My husband and I started planning our honeymoon in late 2020, working closely with Pendo to bring our dream trip to life during the uncertainties of COVID. Pendo was a pleasure to work with, quickly and thoroughly replying to our never ending questions throughout the planning process. When a medical issue required us to delay our trip two months prior to our planned departure, Pendo was empathetic and patient as we revised all of our travel plans, ensuring that everything stayed within our budget without sacrificing quality.
We never would have anticipated how far the Lion King Adventure team's hospitality and helpfulness would extend once we were on the ground in Tanzania. When I lost my passport in the middle of the Serengeti, Pendo calmly stepped in and worked her magic to not only track down its location, but going above and beyond to ensure it was delivered to me in Zanzibar in less than 24 hours. How she accomplished this is still a mystery to me.
And we couldn't end our review without mentioning our incredible safari guide, Gilbert. Gilbert not only ensured we were comfortable, hydrated and fed throughout many long days on the road, but also worked his magic to ensure we saw multiple leopards (a rarity!), a black rhino, and all of the other "Big 5" and "Ugly 5". We were able to experience some magical moments up close with these majestic animals thanks to his expertise and intuition. Our safari "lunch boxes" were also delicious hot meals with our choice of beer and wine, which were the envy of other travelers. We can't thank him enough for being such a wonderful travel companion.
In summary, if you are having any doubts about which tour operator to trust with your trip, do not think twice about booking with Lion King Adventures. We cannot recommend them highly enough to anyone traveling to Tanzania!!!
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A amazing experience
We had five fantastic days with Hoppy in Kruger. Everything was precisely planned and organized. We saw far more than we expected when we arrived and had a fantastic time. I will strongly recommend this company to anybody who are considering a safari. They communicated well and answered all of our questions.