50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
No Need to Look Further!
From the moment I contacted Spirit of Kenya in March 2020 to start planning, they have supported us with professionalism and hospitality considering all the delays and changes that have happened over these past crazy 2 years! I can't say enough about their efficiency, patience and kindness in the planning of this trip given all the obstacles we kept facing. As a DIY planner, I literally choose this company after reading all the rave reviews on the internet. But what really sold me was the personal attention I received from Vanessa, (immediate response to emails, questions answered professionally, the outlining of the different packages). During my initial research process, I found so many really expensive tours, and so many really cheap tours. The mid-level ones were very elusive. SOK offered various levels of safari from economy through luxury, and we were able to build our own experience based on our budget. For $10,000, (plus airfare & tips), the 4 of us enjoyed an extremely luxurious 7-day safari, where we all felt our expectations were exceeded. SOK makes sure that the camps/lodges they include on their listings are all beautifully kept properties, with exceptional service. But, if truth be told, the thing that put this whole trip over the top for us was our safari guide/driver, Simon. There is no money in the world that buys personality and professionalism like we we encountered with Simon. He also made wonderful recommendations for a couple of side trips to our safari drives, plus he had to deal with all of our Covid testing procedures along the way, and he couldn't have been more helpful and cordial. As tourism slowly starts to open again, here is wishing all of you at SOK the best of luck, because those flood gates will open again!
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was perfectly organized
We had an amazing tour through Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire. Everything was perfectly organized. We got picked up from the airport and had a transfer to the lodge which is included in the Price! We always had the possibility to contact someone from Suricata and we always received an answer very fast. During the Safari-Tour our guide gave us a lot of informations about the animals and was very friendly. We even had a chef with us and had amazing and fresh food daily.
I definitely would book this tour again!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best services at affordable prices!
We negotiated the price and other conditions before our flight to Uganda. I also met David ( the Boss) and Shafik ( Tourguide) a day before our Tour at their office in Nansana. It was a nice atmophere and gave me a good feeling before the Tour.
We enjoyed our tour (Queen Elisabeth National Park and some other parts of Kasese) and learnt alot. Shafik is a good driver and we cherished his competence. He has broad knowledge about wildlife more especially the birds.
In the course of the Tour we had to make some adjustments in our plans which we discussed with the travel operator and he was cooperative.
We also made a stopover at Elite Backpackers in Masaka for lunch. They have very good African food and the place is very nice looking with African crafts, nice looking and singing birds in the trees.
We had a great experience with EBS and at Elite Backpackers Masaka.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari with Suricata
We had really great time with Suricata Safari. We went for a 5 days trip (Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire). Everything was very well organized, they came to pick us up at the airport and drop us back there at the end of the safari. Rocky really was a great guide who was always doing his best for us to spend good time. Tito's food was also amazing! Just one thing that could be improved : the inside of our car, especially the sits, would deserve some renovation :)
LV
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was excited, knowledgeable, and very helpful.
I loved the tour. Everything was well organized, but at the same time guide was flexible to our needs. It was amazing to see the animals and hear cool fact about them from our guide. Seeing the tribe also was a culture shock. Really meaningful experience, loved every minute of it! Definitely recommend!
GH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was worth visiting
Our trip to Uganda was stunning, Dika Safaris made every moment enjoyable, the people were friendly, we enjoyed a blend of three beautiful National Parks and communities around. The highlight for us was the Gorilla trekking in Bwindi. It’s worth noting that our guide was very professional and experienced that made our trip stunning!
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great
The safari was great. The drive to serengeti is long but was worth it. But if you dont want to spent 10 hours per day in the car you should stay more than 2 nights. Serengeti was the best. I was surprised how many different animals you really see and how close they come. We had a great driver. The toilets at the stops in all parks are very clean.
The Tukaone lodge was very nice.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience
We had an amazing safari tour for 6 days with GoEastSafari this Febriary. It is a very good time to have tour because there are a few people and not so hot, at last 2 days it was just the 2 of us with my friend in the car. Our guide Gubson is a very knowledgeable and easy to talk to, helped us with everything.
We started trip from the airport, men from company picked us up to the pick point on road, where we changed the car and bought some snackes in the supermarket. Then we went to Mara and it was wonderful time there, we saw a lot of animals, 2 from big 5 during the first hour and another 2 for the next day. I didnt go to Masai village, but friend liked.
Then we went to Lake Naivasha and saw rhinos. But the way there is very long and dusty.
Last 2 days we spent in Amboseli and saw Kilimanjaro and a lot of elephants.
As i think the best variant to go to Mara for 2-3 days and then spend 1 day in Nairobi in hotel anf after go to Amboseli for 2 days.
We reterned to Nairobi airport at 3pm so dont nervous if you are going to fly away after
Dont forget to take suncreen and adapters for english sockets
I want to say big thank you to Martha and Gubson! Hope to travel with you again someday
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extraordinaire
How lucky we were to have a driver and a guide, to explain everything, and to watch out all the animals. Thank you for everything
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
great safari with a very friendly guide (calvin)
3days of safari rich in emotion... good organization... very nice guide who did everything to make us happy... The Lodges were very comfortable and the food excellent!