AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good company, nice staff but was misled about the vehicle
Prompt response to quotation request we posted in katokenya.org (which is the union of accredited tour companies in Kenya) which propagate your quotaion request to all accredited safari tour organizers in Kenya.
Always replies are prompt to further enquiries about the offer by Ms/Mrs Fina with flexibility to adjust program and cost.
Airport reception, tour punctuality and game drive experiences are excellent with driver Steve. Steve has excellent and customer-care personality. We are very thankful to him.
Hotels and all arrangements are as promised except for the vehicle, which really made a difference and was the most obvious disappointment.
I was clear to specify to Fina I wanted 4 x 4 land cruiser which turned out based on our experience there that 98%-99% of tour companies provide to their clients who asked and paid for (category 4x4 land cruiser). On top of that nearly 85% of land cruisers used by other companies are new or almost new. We received photo confirmation of the vehicle type to be 4x4 landcruiser while when we arrived there we were surprised they actually provided 4x4 very old landrover with very old non-comfortable interiors and hard seats. This reduced much the comfort of the lengthy roads (4-5 hours) between national parks that we stayed in and also the comfort during game drives.
There was absolutely no communication from acrossthewild tour company that the vehicle provided will not be land cruiser but old land rover instead. This in my opinion is misleading in that part of arrangement, they might also depended on the fact that the first trip was from Nairobi Airport to Amboseli, so there was no chance for us to ask or argue about the vehicle type otherwise we would ruin the next day in Amboseli. That's what happened actually so we just proceeded and withstood the vehicle for the rest of the 7 days. Just to give you an idea of the matter, our ancient land rover was the ONLY land rover we saw in 7 days of game drives among the tens of land cruisers provided by other companies and we came across them.
Even when we later mentioned the point lightly to them, the excuse was that we reserved the package late !!!!!! firstly, even with that excuse they should have informed us in advance by email and left the decision to us to go with that odd vehicle or not instead of sending different photo. Secondly, until the end before we selected them other companies were offering us very close or even one of them lower price with confirmed new 4x4 land cruiser option, so that was wasted opportunity for us because of their lack of transparency and misleading.
Other than the vehicle issue, we have no problems or conservations on this company. Just try to make it clear to them that if the vehicle is not as agreed, you would not pay the balance 70% upon arrival.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great 5-days Safari!
We went on a 5-days group safari across Serengeti (2 nights),Ngorongoro and Manyara,and it was already an amazing experience. As low-budget travellers, we found Meru Slopes was the best deal in terms of value for money. The communication with Geofrey before our arrival was smooth and everything was perfect by the time we arrived. We very much appreciated that airport pick up and the two nights before and after the safari were included in the tour fees. It definitely made our life easier! The tour guide, food and time management were excellent considering what we paid. We definitely recommend it to anyone who is open for camping and has a low budget but don't want to give it up with the stunning parks Tanzania has to offer!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
My experience with Wild Africa Safaris
I had a non-adventure tour of the Chobe National Park with Wild Africa back in February. My impression with Rodgers is that he is highly gifted and very much alive with nature issues and tourism in general. Gentle, jolly and committed to the trade. The operator’s equipment, from vehicles to tents are magnificent and unique in the market. Highly recommended.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Most Awesome Adventure filled Safari!
Good Day, my Safari Adventure started in Nairobi, I booked the safari while in Dubai after hearing great things about Big Foot Adventures from friends in Dubai who visited Kenya for Holidays.
We arrived at the airport and were picked up by a very friendly driver to a hotel in the city where we were picked up by another driver in a Toyota Land Cruiser. And off we went and started the most awesome Safari Adventure of our life. We started in Nairobi National Park, we saw almost all the big five except the leopard.
We were then taken to Giraffe Centre where we had lunch. How nice to feed the giraffes by hand. I remember the giraffe licking my hand with its very rough tongue!
We then were driven to the famous Masai Mara. For the greatest adventure. We had a night game drive and we saw a lion pride at a kill. Our Guide and driver was a Mr. Daniel Mbugua who was full of knowledge about all the animals and birds. He told us wonderful things about the wild. Our Adventure calmiculminated at the river crossing where we saw hundreds of animals crossing the river. The Elephants we saw falling a tree was huge! (But some stories made my hair stand) we had a chance to visit a Masai Manyata and saw the Masai dance... we saw a baboons chasing a young deer...hope it was not caught.
All I would want to say is that Big Foot Adventures Kenya made our holiday one of the best we will ever have. Thanks a lot Daniel and hope to see you again in 2018.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Last Request Made Possible
I contacted Daigle tours with a late request as to whether a day out could be arranged for me. Samwel responded quickly with details on two options. Due to the late booking, some flexibility was needed on how I was to pay for the day and Samwel agreed to pick me up early and stop at ATMs to collect the payment in cash.
The day went really smoothly with hand over between different guides and using different modes of transport - something that I could not have arranged myself within the time frame I had.
Thoroughly enjoyed my day in Zanzibar and would recommend Daigle Tours to others. I hope to do norther circuit safari one day and would contact Daigle as my first contact to arrange this.
QA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable, Knowledgeable, safe company.
I highly recommend working with Daigle Tours. They were very easy to communicate with via e-mail prior to the tour and even in Tanzania they sent e-mails to confirm pick-ups. All transportation arrangements were on time and always had a sign with my name on it. The safari was such an amazing experience and our tour guide was a huge credit to this. He was very knowledgeable and informed us on the daily schedule. He did everything he could to try and find the animals my husband and I were eager to see. My only advise is to not do a day tour from DAR to Mikumi National Park. The drive can take more than 5 hours due to traffic and it is not safe and if we had chose this route it would of ruined our experience. Spend the extra money and stay a night in the beautiful wild!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
African adventure at the palm of your hand
The well articulated guiding offered by Wild Africa Safari will bring you closer to the feel of nature and wilderness as you enjoy the beauty of nature. The service offered by this company is awesome and di meet my expectations.
My Pilanesberg Safari
Had a great safari. Saw many African wild animals.I met a lot of interesting people and I would definitely recommend this safari to anyone.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unique and incredible experience
Such an awesome experience. The guides are so professional and know lots of things of the animals!!!
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great guides, good value for money and world class safari!
The staff was incredible, dropping me off and picking me up and really sincwewöt caring that I got the best possible experience. Guide/chef were amazing, i think we had the best ones computer to other groups we met. Food was much better than expected. For this price what you get is really great!