DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Super Wonderful Trip
I am impressed how well they organized everything each night so everyone know exactly where to go and how to prepare for the following day. There are so many good things i experienced but can't write them all. I met this girl named Swabra, she is super funny and you can tell she loved her work :)
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I felt in good hands - they took great care of everything and you could feel their passion for it!
Yes, definitely! My climb of Kilimanjaro was a lifetime experience! Everything was so organized and i never had any doubts that I make it to the top!
Asante sana for everything!
Danke schön!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible
Everything was perfect.
I enjoyed my time and i would definitely my friends and relatives with safari bookings.
Keep the good work going!
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Hannah made our trip very easy as she was very helpful with all arrangements
Hannah was very useful from the very beginning accommodating all our request and making the changes very quickly. she made our trip an unforgettable experience and we thank her for that.
The car was in perfect conditions and the lodges were very clean and comfortable.
recommended for anyone!
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Godwin Ngashway & Clement M'bezi ar experienced, educated guides of animals, plants and the area.
We were a group of 8 with two guides: Godwin Ngushway and Clement M'Bezi. They were very informative and very informative as to the animals, the area we drove through plus the plant life. Our safari was for 9 days in several camps and each one better than the next. Every day was filled with being educated by our two guides as we left Kilimanjaro to northern Serengeti. Stayed in several tented camps and an inn; stopped at a Maasai village to visit a school; traveled Tarangire National Park, Ngorongro Crater and central and northern Serengeti. Along the way our guides were able to spot animals before we were even aware of them; they gave us pertinent information on the habit of the animal or bird; also interesting growth information as to plants and trees. Godwin and Clement worked so well together and between them we looked forward to what we would see and learn about each coming day. They made our trip fantastic. These two gentlemen were a delight to be guided by and an asset to Maasai Wanderings.
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent and unique experience in a remote paradise with amazing views and guides
We decided to make a short safari in Kafue, we contacted David, our guide. His response was always quick and helpful. Once we arrive to Zambia he was always kind and careful in every detail of the trip. Always eager to teach us his culture. The lodge we stayed during the safari, was Hippo Lodge located by the river in Kafue park. Lovely place, with everything you need to disconnect from the busy big city life. Game drives during the morning and evening with John whose knowledge about nature is unlimited ;). Although we didn't have the chance and luck to see all the animals we wanted, we would totally go back and try our luck one more time. We totally recommend this adventure if you are looking somewhere far from all the tourist places.
PS: David is such a great person, I am sure we will cross paths in the future!! (L)(L)
Shimba our guide was an excellent driver, very knowledgeable, & the staff at the Lodge were great.
We were so excited about seeing the Masai Mara but the size was amazing (had seen it on t.v.)It just went for ever & so many species all in close contact, never did we imagine the thousands of Zebra, Wildebeest & Antelope species grazing together. The day we saw the Pride of Lions, Well that was the greatest, From the mature ones to the tiny cubs( no more than 3 weeks old) then as we followed them through the grass lands to a kill site where the female carried her Warthog between the vehicles, the Vultures & 2 Hienas arrived very soon afterwards.The weather was very similar to Australia & we enjoyed the cool mornings. We loved the Lodge, the building its self was ideal open & cool & beautifully designed for the climate. The setting beside the river was perfect , not only from the Dining room but from our accommodation with the balcony out the back over looking the river with crocodiles, Very large & small, monitor lizards, monkeys playing in the trees., a Hippo once ,Baboons storks & the mongoose in the under growth,( PERFECT). Shimba our guide was so good, he didn't mind us asking questions, could explain every thing we ask, & set up a lovely table in a place with a great view for our picnic the day we went to the Mara River to see the Animals crossing.Thank you Shimba. & Thanks to to the Folk in the Kitchen & the Waiters & waitress who served us delightful meals.
IL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Jennifer
Maasai Mara absolutely deserves its reputation as the "must see" park in Kenya. The landscape is magnificent and the animals are abundant and just incredible. We caught the very end of the wildebeest migration, and it was like nothing we'd ever seen in our lives. There were easily 50,000 wildebeest scattered across the savannah; from a distance they looked like ants. It's a site I will never forget.
The only thing I do not recommend is visiting the Maasai village. We were uncomfortable from the start and by the end, when we were basically forced to buy souvenirs at exorbitant prices, we really felt taken advantage of. Definitely interesting to learn about the Maasai people, but this just seemed like some kind of scheme.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Absolutely one of the best National Parks in Africa
I just made my second trip to Hwange National Park in June. It was just superb again. I stayed at Little Makalolo Camp and Camp Hwange each for four nights. The wildlife viewing was just phenomenal. I saw everything from elephants to wild dogs,lions and cheetahs. I also saw plenty of roan and sable antelope.
Zimbabwe is famous for having the highest standards of guiding in Africa. I have to say that all my guides at both Little Makalolo and Camp Hwange were just superb. I also felt that both the camps I stayed at were terrific in every way.
IL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had high expecations and they were exceeded!
Going on safari has been my dream vacation since childhood, and my husband and I chose to visit Kenya because it's supposedly one of the best places to see giraffes, our favorite animal. I did a lot of research on my own trying to decide which parks to visit and then got in touch with a few different safari operators for quotes and recommendations.
From the very beginning of our correspondence, Edith at Kenya Safari Arcade was incredibly helpful, responsive and patient. I pestered her with tons of questions and even changed my mind about our itinerary several times, but she was always polite and happy to help.
Given how wonderful Edith had been (we emailed for several months before the trip), I was confident when we finally landed in Nairobi -- but you still never know what exactly to expect to visiting a new place for the first time. I should never have had a doubt -- a driver was waiting for us at the airport just as Edith had promised.
Following a day in Nairobi, we were picked up for our safari by our guide David, who we'd spend the next week exploring Kenya with. David was not only a great driver (on the roads in Kenya this is very important!) but incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and just enjoyable to be with. Over the course of 9 days we visited Amboseli (2 nights), Tsavo West (1 night) and Maasai Mara (3 nights). All three parks, as well as our accommodations within the parks, were incredible. I especially recommend the Sarova Salt Lick Lodge at Tsavo West (we would've stayed more than 1 night if we knew how amazing it was!) and Kichwa Tembo at Maasai Mara.
Personally, I would not try to see more parks than this in a week. Many of the itineraries I saw visited a different park every day, but you could undoubtedly be in one place for a month and see different animals every day. And even visiting just 3 parks, we still spent a huge amount of time driving.
We had high expectations for Kenya and our safari, and thanks in large part to Edith, David and Kenya Safari Arcade, our expectations were absolutely exceeded. You watch National Geographic and think you know what to expect, but nothing can prepare you to see these animals up so close in their natural habitats. I am now recommending that any of my friends or family who are remotely interested in safari find a way to make it happen. It's not a cheap or necessarily an easy trip, but it's absolutely worth it and truly the trip of a lifetime.
Thanks again to Kenya Safari Arcade, and we are waiting for David to tell us when he's coming to visit Israel!