PT
IL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A beautifully planned and coordinated itinerary for South Africa, Victoria Falls and Botswana
From start to finish the tour package put together by Patrick was great. We tried to see and experience as many different sites as possible in a short amount of time but Patrick coordinated it all into a pleasurable experience and a fun time for all. We had to go through Johannesburg during our travels and on each occasion and Patrick met us at the airport to assist and check in on us. Charles, the guide in Cape Town and Patrick, in Johannesburg and Pretoria made the trip a memorable vacation, where we all enjoyed ourselves. Their friendly and informative way of showing us the city sights and being accommodating to our needs is definitely worth mentioning. The hotel accommodations were good except for the hotel in Kruger Park, which exceeded expectations and definitely added to the overall satisfaction of our trip. The safari in Kruger with the local guides were helpful and informative. Due to the time of year we were there, we were able to see the natural wildlife but not in the quantities one might expect. But in any case we saw a leopard, lion, white and black rhinos, and the rest of the big five. We also visited Victoria Falls and Chobe Park in Botswana, both places were pleasant and again accommodating to our special needs. We were traveling with two eighty-year young people who required a bit of help. Overall I would highly recommend Mimlo Tours for your travel requirements in southern Africa, for there friendly service and coordinating a wonderful trip.
IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
again safari with Paul di Kets Safaris
After the great experience of 2012 with Kets Safaris, we did 6 safari nights: 3 nights Masai Mara, Nakuru 1 night and 2 nights Samburu, we decided to contact again Paul Kets Safaris for our third safari in Kenya.
We contacted again by mail to organize our safari, or 3 nights at the Masai Mara with accommodation to Ashnil Mara Camp, overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge in Naivasha, one night at Amboseli Ol Tukai Amboseli, a night in the Taita Taita Hills and Salt Lick last night to Tsavo East all'Ashnil Aruba.
This time we decided to travel with LandCruise instead of the minivan, and we can say that the choice was better, because the jeep trip is more comfortable, given the many hours spent on dirt roads full of potholes and jumps.
Reading often the Kenya forum, I realized that Kets has very good prices, to the service provided.
Everything was organized perfectly and precisely, we found ourselves very well with our driver, kennedy (ken), who tirelessly drove for hours and hours to enable us to see all the animals, always on time, polite and with a smile on lips.
Ken picked us up at our arrival at Nairobi airport and left us directly to the Resort in Watamu, where we rested a few days after the safari fatigues.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Stellar experience seeing the big 5 for the best deal
We had an amazing experience doing a 5 day safari with our guide Salehe Mkwanda who was an expert on driving, knowing the information about the animals and trees.
At first we were hesitant to go with this company because of how cheap the price was and the fact that we couldnt use credit cards. But everything worked out perfectly and I would highly suggest booking with this company. They worked with what we wanted to see and helped us get the best deal. All of the places we stayed at during the safari had great facilities. The only issue we had was the food which couldve been better. We felt the servings were small and not enough protein was provided.
The service of airport transport was very was very helpful and a determining factor. Our airport driver Saidi was great. This added benefit plus the great price really made the difference when we were comparing other safari companies.
Seth was also very good at replying to any emails or questions we had.
Overall all the people we were in communication with before and during the safari were very professional and never tried to take advantage of us.
We would highly recommend this company!!
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience ever! Best safari tour!
We had the most amazing 5 days safari visiting Masai mara, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha. Arch Trecs and Safari gave us a warm welcome to Kenya. Before going to Kenya we red about places which are the best to visit but James gave us very good and useful suggestions regarding out tour. He always was in contact with us and quick with email replies. He made our 5 days trip plan better than any other company. I loved Masai mara and Sarova where we stayed and of course both lakes are worth to see. We had the best safari driver William. We managed to see big 5. He is very experienced and told us a lot about Kenya, wild life and exotic birds. With Arch Trecs we felt more like a tour with our friends. Will recommend them 100% and we hope to come back to Kenya soon to see migration. We will definitely come back to Arch Trecs and Safaris and already told to all our friends. Thank you for such a great tour and experience!
CZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari with Doyen Safaris
It was really nice Safari, very pleasant staff, nothing is problem for them. I was very satisfied.
Especially driver called Ambros knows, how to do his work for your best enjoying!
I recommend for everybody
CZ
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Profesionals
Very good. Everything was fine, communications fast and without problems.
HU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Jose is a great at showing off his love for nature and his passion for wildlife.
I actually first met Jose on a bus from Arusha going to Nairobi. We started chatting and I realised that I had found a new friend! At the time Jose was working for another operator in Arusha. He is passionate about his country and the wildlife and very knowledgeable about where to go and when is best. We talked about all sorts of things but it became clear that conservation is his main goal. Running safari's in a conscientious way is the best way forward to help that goal. Over the last 5 years we have stayed in contact and now, finally Jose has started his own business. If you want to experience Kenya and Tanzania with a local who has been to all the wildlife parks and knows his game then you will be in safe hands. There are many operators out there but choosing Jose Kim Safari's will be a great way to have a personal trip with a trustworthy guy.
My family is originally from Kenya and I have been on many safari's having grown up in South Africa and Botswana. I would love to go on a Safari with Jose! I am sure it will happen some day soon.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip by Safari Lifestyles
Our children are awkward ages and we struggled to get what we wanted in South Africa initially but then came across Safari Lifestyles who recommended a few options for Botswana which we initially thought we couldn't get to.
Lodges were out of our reach for 5 of us but Roger organised a private mobile safari for just us.... we were surprised at the price turning out to be very reasonable for 9 nights.
This was brilliant and a huge education not only in nature but in life for us all, especially the kids who being the outdoors type back home, loved it.
Elephants, lions, leopards, wild dogs. giraffe, etc etc and especially for Samantha our youngest whose only interest was in warthogs. we saw everything close up.
I guess this review is asking whether you should consider using Safari Lifestyles, well we think they are the absolute best!!!!
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
The experience was beyond our expectation recommending it the most memorable trip of a lifetime.
The highest possible recommendation for two great No.1 drivers/guides, Dennis Taligoola and Hamza Nyelo, both a credit to Wildebeest .These perfect gentlemen were knowledgable, intelligent, equipped with guide books and binoculars, therefore very informative. Lots of fun, easy to be with, parting as friends, making a very memorable experience. Even forging rivers or chasing leopards we felt safe and secure. Our short term drivers Dickson and Ken also took good care of us. Thanks for a wonderful Safari -it could not have been any better!!!