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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dreams came true!
Finally, after two years of waiting due to Covid-19, we were able to travel to Kenya on our honeymoon. We felt really appreciated by Classic Journeys and our high expectations were met. Everything was really good, and Classic Journeys also helped us with arranging the pcr-tests.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly and knowledgeable
I had a fantastic time, we saw all the animals we wanted to upclose. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly, food was great. The lodging was on par with what you pay for.
AE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A fantastic taste of Kenya with wonderful guides
We have just returned from a wonderful trip to Kenya. We were picked up from Nairobi Airport early morning and driven to Ol Pejeta for to nights. We then travelled to Samburu Buffalo Springs for another 2 nights. Next we had a night in the Ark in the Aberdare National Park which was a great experience. From there we headed for a night in Nairobi (really to break our trip as we headed to Amboseli) and fed the giraffes at the Giraffe Centre. Finally 3 nights in the extraordinary and not to be missed Amboseli with the views of Kilimanjaro augmented by the enormous herds of enormous elephants and rich plains game and predators.
Our Guide Shadi was a wonderful knowledgeable man who helped us all understand Kenya, the wildlife and the art of Safari better.
Thanks for a great 10 days - we will be back!
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Adelle was amazing, arranging our last-minute holiday and making it simply superb!
We decided on a holiday to Uganda very last minute, so we had extremely little time to arrange it; international flights, domestic flights, hotel availability and visas all had to tie in and be arranged. Where all other tour operators backed out due to time constraints, Adelle took on the challenge and managed to not only arrange a superb multi-centre trip, but ticked every box we asked for. She was very communicative, ensuring we were updated at each stage and advised us on all the necessary requirements. She really couldn’t have done a better job. I highly recommend Adelle and will contact her for any future African holidays.
Uganda itself was superb; the people, the landscapes and of course, the nature. We will definitely be going back to see more of this wonderful country.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable adventure
I dreamed about the Big Five. But I never thought It can be possible in one safari. A HUGE thanks to our guide Élias to gave his best to make that dream a reality.
Not only I've seen the Big five but I've learned a lot. Élias has a great knowledge on animals. And he's always smiling no matters what. Also, very kind and helpful.
Special mention for the leopard. It must be earned. Looking for him is an adventure. The road we took still give me thrills.
We spent 5 days on Safari. We've seen a lot of animals. A lot more than I could imagine. The migration period helped. We visited Manyara, Ngorongoro, the famous Serengeti, Ndutu and Tarangire.
HU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour guide (Fredy) was brilliant we saw all the big five!
Everything was perfect.The company ( Furaha ) our tour guide,the accomodation.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful Safari with Safari Avventura and our guide Elias
We did a 5 day Safari visiting Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Ndutu and Tarangire.
We had the chance to see lots of animals including the Big 5!
Thanks to Elias who is a great guide with a very good knowledge of animals! He is also a very good driver despite the difficult roads. Meals are also very good
Best Safari experience ever
Anthony and Mike were our tour guides for the 3 days Safari to Masai Mara. Excellent communication, travel and accommodation + food. Both guys really delighted us with their guidance and the almost private tour we got in the park. Beautiful days with beautiful people. I only can recommend the two and the travel agency.
IE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful authentic safari trip across Kenya
My trip began with care and attention to detail provided by Martha the company tour Rep who contacted me within minutes (using WhatsApp) of my online enquiry. She organised an airport pick up the night before my trip which delivered me safely and quickly to my hotel.
The following morning promptly at 8.30 I was collected from my Nairobi hotel and delivered to the office where I met my driver Edward. As I had omitted to bring sunblock with me, Martha brought me to a local pharmacy to get me sorted - that's good customer service in my book.
I had booked a 7 day safari taking in the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Amboseli. For the first part of safari there was just myself and one other traveler which was great as it meant lots of room for both of us.
Edward was an excellent driver, friendly and engaging, and very a knowledgeable tour guide. Although you often go off the beaten track and the roads within the parks are bumpy and badly surfaced, I always felt safe. He had a keen eye and found and brought us close to all we wanted to see. The lodges throughout the trip were luxurious and all you could ask for and were spotlessly clean. The food was good.
At the start of the 2nd day there was an option, at extra cost, of a dawn balloon ride over the Masai
Mara. The 4.30am wake up call had us at the balloon before sunrise and we were in the air at first light. This incredible experience ended with an champagne breakfast on the Masai Mara - a truly memorable experience. For the rest of the day we toured the park seeing numerous lions at close quarters, hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, zebra, giraffes, gazelles and birds. The photo opportunities were spectacular.
Day 3 started with a visit to a Masai village which was incredibly interesting and engaging with more sightseeing in the park before heading to Nakuru National Park and our lodge for the night.
Day 4 started with a tour of Nakuru park where we got close to Rhino before heading to the spectacular lake teeming with flamingo, pelicans and geese. Another truly spectacular photo opportunity. Later in the day we started off to Lake Naivasha. The day ended with an optional guided boat trip across the lake where we witnessed numerous breeds of birds including eagles. At the lake there was an opportunity to walk close to the animals as no predators are present at this location.
Day 5 started with a visit to Hells Gate Park then onwards for the long drive to Amboseli National Park.
Day 6 and 7 consisted of touring Amboseli National Park and witnessing the daily trek of herds to elephants to the marshy areas then back in the evening to the dry areas. Amboseli is a natural wonder - very arid in parts yet marshy in others. It is well worth visiting. Day 7 finished at my hotel in Nairobi but Martha did also facilitate me with an airport transfer the following night.
This trip was a truly great experience. It was well organised and delivered with care and attention to detail. The price of Euro 1610 was well worth it considering the level of luxury of the lodges. It can be done cheaper with less luxurious accommodation and having seen this accommodation, it is pretty good. I would also recommend the optional boat trip on Lake Naivasha, the visit to the Masai village which was an authentic experience and also, in particular, the dawn balloon trip
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bale Mountains Brilliant Tours
Abdisa was our trek leader when me and three friends went for a 4 day trek through Bale. It was my first time in Ethiopia and he made us feel welcome and was really helpful in getting us what we needed, preparing for our trek, pacing us in a comfortable way, and was full of useful information about the plants and animals we were exploring. His horsemen were also really helpful and kind in preparing our campsites and sharing with us traditional Ethiopian food. I highly recommend taking this trek.
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