50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful Staff, Great Trip
When someone dreams of a perfect safari, he or she usually dreams of a seeing leopards, elephants, lions, and getting up close and personal to the to the world's most majestic animals: this safari grants that opportunity and much more.
To begin, our guide, whose name was Titus, was waiting for us waiting for us when we arrived in Arusha. The true fun began when my family arrived in Serengeti, and i soon realized that Titus is sure to be the best safari guide in Tanzania - perhaps the best in all of Africa. A master in the art driving, gifted with the eyes of an eagle, and filled with more knowledge of the Serengeti than an encyclopedia, Titus will not only get you so close to a lion that you can smell it's breath smell, he will do it with the utmost safety and respect to the animal and customer. By the end of the trip, Titus had become more than just a driver he became a friend.
In short, my safari with Routes Kilimanjaro was the trip of a lifetime. Our experience was so spectacular that when my family left Tanzania, we all cried, as well as when we wished Titus a farewell. If you choose to make Tanzania your next adventure, choose any company but Routes Kilimanjaro Adventure is the topmost.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience with Routes Kilimanjaro Adventure
Enjoyed it. Great organization. Good communication and food. Enthusiastic and informative driver guide. Good condition safari vehicle. Highly recommended.
We were the group of 8 adults, did did an eight days safari with Routes Kilimanjaro Adventure in mid December 2017. Pick up and drop off was from JRO. Weather cooperated on most days except the one day which we were delayed due to over flooding. But our driver guide Godfrey was helpful. We chosen medium accommodation which exceeded our expectations and was excellent (especially in the middle of the Serengeti). Food was great. It was mixture of local cuisines and some international dishes. Plenty of veg options available. Picnic lunches during game drives were good to.
Now for important stuff - Godfrey was excellent both as a driver and as a guide. He made sure we followed all the park regulations and observed wildlife safely and respectfully, while being able to enjoy. Godfrey had an amazing eye at spotting birds and animals from distance. His knowledge of their behavior, habitats and patterns was superb. However, watching wildlife is always a game of chance and of lucky according to Godfrey. We saw a herd of more than 100 elephants on one day while no elephants on last couple of days.
Overall we were extremely happy and satisfied with our first safari experience. Routes Kilimanjaro provided excellent service and good value for money. We will definitely choose Routes Kilimanjaro again for future safaris.
Thanks to Stella for organizing this wonderful safari. Having done all the bookings and communications online, and a continent apart, there is some apprehension. But Stella and Routes Kilimanjaro were patient and answered all our questions and accommodated requests.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Thank You George and Right Choice
George did not disappoint the whole trip. All our hotels were fabulous, our drivers were very professional, he was so good with communications, always responded on time. Communicated during our trip to make sure we were okay and all that. His pricing especially with what we needed was also one of the best.
Thank you for helping me show my friend how beautiful my country is.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding service!
We used Safari Source for the second time and yet again the service was outstanding. The digital itinerary was new this time and very nice to wet the appetite in advance. The safari itself - in Botswana with 3 locations - ran very smoothly and each lodge/camp was superb in its own way. We would highly recommend this company.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience Full of Love and Laughter!
I loved everything about my experience and adventure with Namayiana Safaris! The word 'Namayiana' means blessed and it truly lives up to its name! It was a blessing to be able to share this experience with my friends and the friends I made from the Maasai tribe. John & Moses (our guides), Martin & Solomon (our drivers), Maria & Ken (Fisi Camp) are amazing people! John made it special from the beginning until the end. I didn't feel like a tourist, instead I felt like family. John is hilarious and very entertaining along with his brother Moses! Martin is a great driver, we were very close to the animals. We were able to see the 'Big 5' ...elephant, leopard, rhinoceros, lion and the buffalo. I loved Fisi Camp, the tent was great with its own toilet and hot water shower. The food was delicious too! I was intrigued with the Maasai tribe, their culture, their values, their unity, their sincerity and of course their beautiful beaded jewelry! I am grateful to God for allowing me to travel to Kenya and placing the perfect people in my way (Namayiana Safaris) that has made this experience very special for me. I plan to return but this time with my 2 daughters. Aashe naleng 'thank you' in Maasai!! My heart is still in Africa! "WHY NOT?!" "What do you expect?" "Despacito"
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding Service Provided Us With An Excellent Safari Experience
This was our third Safari booked through Wild Destinations, so obviously we are extremely impressed with the outstanding service we have always received from Shaheen, Fareen, and their staff. The entire trip was arranged through e-mails; all communications were responded to immediately, with clarity, guidance, and correct information. Shaheen listened to our requests and made suggestions that were perfect. She kept the trip within our budget, and as one who resides in Kenya, we know that she has actually stayed in the properties she recommends. Our Safari went exactly as planned, and we were quite pleased with our driver, and all transport. The driver was courteous, punctual, and most professional. Our Toyota Land Cruiser was kept spotless, which is a difficult task due to the dust and dirt on the roads. Every time we entered the truck we noticed that he had washed all the floor mats, wiped down the seats, and made it as comfortable and clean as possible! All accommodations were lovely, and again, Shaheen listened to all requests and made it happen. We expected things to be taken care of and they were! Special requests, such as a school visit, was scheduled, planned for, and fully enjoyed. With Wild Destinations we are able to design our own itinerary and it's their personal service which makes every trip so wonderful! Tour guides at the various parks were extremely knowledgeable and most generous with their time. Wild Destinations makes certain that our tourist money is spent in conservancy communities who love and protect the wildlife. Shaheen and staff also took care of our flights, from the USA to Nairobi, and then within Kenya. The costs were much more reasonable, and when we had a delay, (caused by airline) she was making sure we had seats on an alternate flight. It's knowing that you will be taken care of and that they truly care about every detail, which makes such a huge difference in the overall experience! Our third Safari was another excellent trip and we appreciated all that was done for us by Shaheen and her staff at Wild Destinations!
BA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Strong recommendation for excellent service!
I wish to thank Allan for his excellent service and great safari experience. His more than friendly approach and timely communication exceeded my expectations. He is top class professional in safari tours branch of business. In addition, he provided me a necessary support and help in Nairobi where I experienced some difficult moments. He is truly a great guy who I strongly recommend to anyone interested in safari experience in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful and Unforgettable Experience.
I searched long and hard for a trustworthy and affordable safari tour, and my diligence paid off by finding and hiring Namayiana Safari and Tours company. We were picked up at our lodge in Nairobi by the driver and Moses (John's brother) and later met up with our guide John (Mpairo) in Narok. We discussed the details of the agreement and expectations of the safari as we sipped tea. From the beginning John and his brother, Moses were excellent hosts and straightaway we felt comfortable with these guys. The first day we drove to Masai Mara and to Fisi Camp where we were going to stay. We had lunch and then our first safari drive to the park. Second day we had a full day of safari drive. Our breakfast and lunch was also inside the park. Our 3rd day we visited John's authentic Masai village where we learned about their everyday life and had the opportunity to buy jewelry from the women.
The Safari: AMAZING!!! We saw four of the big five.. the Leopard was VERY hard to spot... tho some people said they saw a tail. We saw giraffes, zebras, gazelles, cheetah, herd of elephants, oh so much!! Our morning drive we got to see up close the feasting of a pride of lions from their recent kill. John was an excellent guide and even better "Masai eyes" who was able to spot animals from afar and we drove to get a closer look. He has also chosen excellent staff, as his driver Martin was a very skillful driver who knew his way around the park and how to get super close to the animals and action without disturbing the wildlife.
FISI CAMP/Lodging: EXCELLENT! We had our own tent (we were a party of 3) with a flushing toilet. Beds were firm and VERY comfortable. I had one of the best sleeps here. We heard hyenas in the distance, and were SO THANKFUL for the Masai who were stayed up at night guarding our camp. Wonderful hosts Ken and Marie. There was always plenty of food (buffet style) and we never went to bed hungry. Our last night we had dinner + BBQ cooked on a bonfire. It was delicious and my belly was ready to explode. We all ate and drank together around the bonfire... such a great experience among such great people and a beautiful star studded sky.
Masai Village visit: WOAW!! I have a hard time finding the proper adjective to describe the experience in the village. I've traveled to about 40 countries and lived abroad, I have been a Peace Corps Volunteer in Latin America, but had never experienced a culture like the Masai. It was super interesting to learn of their way of life and beliefs. We were welcomed with a tribal dance by the men and afterwards by the women. We were shown how they make fire, build their houses, how they live, the patriarchy and women's work and expectations. It was very educational, interesting, and of course thanks to the humor of both John and his brother Moses (one of the highest jumpers) it was also very entertaining.
John, his Masai staff, the Fisi Camp hosts and staff there; everyone were excellent hosts and made an incredible effort to make our stay special and unforgettable. We may have started as tourists and guide, but ended as friends.
This company is legit, they will go above and beyond to make your experience special, try their hardest for the visitors to see as much as possible of the park and animals, and make you feel as comfortable as possible. Truly I felt that we were friends and were never made to feel as if were just tourist with an open wallet. NEVER. John made sure to always accommodate us and followed through with our agreement and expectations of the safari.
If you don't choose Namayiana Safari you will surely miss out on so much!! These guys are awesome!!
Wish Namayiana the best and hope we see each other again!!!
Much love!! Despacito John!
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65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
they booked my two-night flying package to Kichwa Tempo camp in Masai Mara, Kenya
We used to live in Kenya and booked several trips within the country using Uniglobe, who had an office near us, but I had never booked online. What impressed me most was how quick they were to respond not just to my first request for information but also to my further questions. Everything was done exactly as they laid it out in their emails, including the pick-up from my hotel and, upon my return, from the airport, by a very pleasant and competent driver, and the flights to and from Masai Mara. The camp itself (Kichwa Tembo) was excellent.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
"magical, soul-stirring journey with joyful professionals"
Imagine all you’ve dreamt about East Africa’s magical Endless Plains and breathtaking sunsets. Now, add open hearts, smiles, vast knowledge, and expertise. To top off your Safari days, mix in unparalleled comfort and abundant yummy eats in eco-lodges of luxury and tent camps surrounded by grazing wildebeest with a symphony of birdsong. Finally, imagine it all completely arranged to the last detail for you! You step off the plane into the caring professional personable warm hands of Susan and Niko and your life is forever touched.
Destination Consultants planned and executed all logistics for our group of 19 – mostly educators on 22 days of Safari in Kenya and Tanzania for our graduate course extravaganza which they skillfully facilitated. They did the same for two of us as we continued to Rwanda and Uganda to trek with Mountain Gorillas. My refrain for a month: wowowowow!
Guides led by Niko have unparalleled in-depth knowledge that they share with expertise and humor, enjoying – and answering! – our 1001 questions an hour, and expanding our minds and hearts with depth and joy; logistics arranged by Susan were perfection as she constantly and flawlessly monitored every detail, including multiple game drives each day, national park entries, lodging, re-bookings due to the floods, and a school visit; smiles and giggles were abundant and hearts open as they led our soul-stirring journey. These memories and friendships are made for life.
Even to begin listing our daily experiences is too much for this review space. Instead, know this: If East Africa is calling you, let your call be answered by Susan and Niko at Destination Consultants, the people who can make your dreams come true - even if you don’t yet know what they are!