20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Once in a lifetime!
I would highly recommend AA Safaris. From pick up to drop off everything ran very smoothly and according to itinerary.
Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, always willing to assist with any queries we had.
The tour itself, 4 day Gorilla & golden monkey trek (Uganda + Rwanda) is a great mix to really maximize your time in that part of the world.
I would not hesitate to send friends, family, colleagues etc to travel with AA in the future. They really do care about their customers.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Seeing the big 5 was certainly an incredible experience!
Accommodation was first class, staff were very friendly and helpful! Food at the resort was also very nice. Safari was an incredible experience, seeing the big 5 was amazing - we would definitely recommend the night time safari! All in all a great trip in a beautiful country, couldn’t recommend it enough!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable experience complemented with the best and professional staff you can ever find!!
Everything from the first call and email was well attended and responded to and in time. we were offered a variety of option until we found the perfect safari for me and my wife. Our guide was knowledgeable, entertaining and informative and we really loved our time together. the accommodations that Martin our correspondent recommended went above and beyond our expectations. I would recommend African Adventure Specialists to anyone wishing to travel to Kenya and East Africa in general. Keep up the good work the specialists team.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Tour of Uganda
Had a fantastic 8 day tour of Uganda with Matoke tours. Everything was organised perfectly. Great well paced itinerary. All the lodges provided were amazing. The game drives, the chimpanzee and gorilla trekking were all amazing experiences along with all the other things we did. Our guide Mike was great, very knowledgeable, friendly and a perfect host. Uganda us a beautiful country and I highly recommend a trip there.
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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!
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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: 2-5 safaris
Guide *Extraordinaire* in the wildest place on Earth.
I've been on two safaris with Michael Massonda, the first, several years ago by myself, and the second, earlier this month with my family. I would not have brought my wife and our 11 and 8 year old children along for my second safari, if I didn't trust Michael to take care of us. And he did. Michael and the Cape Dog Safaris team delivered the greatest outdoor adventure we will ever have the opportunity to experience, at least until we return.
Michael is a wildlife expert. His vast knowledge of fauna and flora, of geologic history, and the contemporary challenges to the wildlife in East Africa, transforms your trip from a typical spot-the-animal safari, to a life-changing educational journey. From the tectonic forces that created the Great Rift Valley millions of years ago, to the volcanic soils sustaining the vast fields of Serengeti grasses, Michael will help you understand why the animals you see do what they do, live where they do, and how they're distinct from other species in Africa.
But Michael is also a true professional, having guided people from all over the world, for many years. For the most part, he allows nature to do the talking. He gives you your time, to take it all in. He comments only to teach you about what you are seeing--in a well-timed, easy to understand, and often humorous way. Want to know more? Just ask. Michael will know. Want to rest, or spend the afternoon in camp? Just say so. Michael respects that you've travelled a great distance, and appreciates that the accommodations Cape Dog arranges are among the finest luxury camps in Africa. It's easy-going.
For Westerners, planning a safari and travelling to Africa can be daunting. Michael and the Cape Dog Safaris team are trustworthy and exceptionally reliable. If your flight is delayed, they wait at the airport for you. If you've forgotten something, they retrieve it or arrange the replacement for you. If you have a request of the lodge, they will speak on your behalf and manage it for you.
My family will return to Africa one day, and when we do, we will book with Michael and Cape Dog Safaris. It's hard for us to imagine a better safari guide service in the business.
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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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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
No words to describe it, we had the best
Where do I start? Got denhum holidays through I friend and everything went easy than I thought from booking to payment made so by Felix who seemed to give information like he was educating us on what we need to know than soliciting business from us. We didn't expect to be met at the airport as we had made own arrangements for the first night in Nairobi. Free transfer did humble us even more. Our guide has been great so far having been with him for 9 days, we confidently say he is the best. Thanks Reuben. We have been to masai mara 3 nights, 2 nights rift valley 2 nights Samburu 1 night mt Kenya and we are in our last night of 2 nights Amboseli. We have had the best more than bargained orvthought of including free sundowners with drinks and visit to samburu and masai villages
