DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The most wonderful trip
I had two amazing weekends. One trip to Sossusvlei and one to the Etosha National park. Both were just perfect and so beautiful. Sedney, our Tour guide was simply the best. We had a lot of fun all the time and all of us were just happy. Great food, perfect organisation and the most dreamlike places and landscapes. I can not imagine a better trip. Thank you so much for the unforgettable time and the fantastic impression!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The excursions he chose were amazing- He found us great guides and wonderful adventures.
For improvement, I think just communication... for example we had no clear idea what to expect re. the border crossing and how and where to meet our guide. That was a bit unnerving.
He was, however, a very good guy and very kind. We felt he knew the areas and always felt good/safe when with him.
The side trips were great- though I would have preferred to stay in just 2 hotels total (not 3) for our 4 nights in Uganda.
We absolutely loved the Birdnest resort and the boat tour there and both the gorilla and golden monkey treks were outstanding!
Loved the Heaven restaurant (in Rwanda where we had lunch after landing there) and were glad we went to the Rwanda genocide museum where we learned more about the absolutely sad and horrific atrocities that occurred there.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience
I had a great time with the Hekima Crew. They are super friendly, fun, and best of all professional. They make sure everything runs perfectly and you have a unforgettable experience on safari. The guide and chef were excellent, and overall I loved it. Highly recommend booking with this company.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
No more zoos for this family.
Our experience with Wild Planet Safari was perfect from beginning to end. Our guides Chris and Benjamin helped to make our first safari amazing. Chris was just as invested in finding all of the animals, and shows that he has a passion for the bush. We asked for a leopard, and Chris found us a leopard. We asked for a honey badger, Chris said it was unlikely but found us a honey badger. We asked for an animal eating another animal, and Chris found us a leopard eating an impala in a tree. Eventually, our family started calling Chris "magic" because he delivered every animal we asked for despite the unpredictableness of the animals.
Benjamin made delicious food and every meal was a treat. We couldn't wait to go home and try to repeat his amazing recipes. He worked hard throughout the whole trip, and brought so much laughter to our family. We never had to lift a finger to help clean or cook, and he worked so hard to make us a table full of food at every meal, and even dessert after dinner.
Together, Chris and Benjamin added humor and knowledge to our trip, making our safari unforgettable. These two guides, and the company as a whole, will make sure your trip is perfect too.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well managed tour - Nairobi to Masai Mara!
Adventure 360 help us booked our Safari tour in Kenya and Tanzania. The tour in Kenya covered the transfer from Nairobi to Masai Mara, and included the guided tour and stay within the Masai Mara NP. Our guide for the 3 days was Joseph. We only have good things to speak about both Joseph and Adventure 360. The tour was very well managed and Joseph was an excellent tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about the park, its animals, their habitat and took a lot of efforts to make our game drive a memorable experience! Our accommodation was very well taken care of, and we enjoyed our stay throughout. Double thumbs up to both!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5 day Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro budget safari
I went on a 5 day budget safari in June 2018 to Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. We were in a group of four (two couples) and it was a fantastic experience. It was my third safari experience and a first for the other three.
I researched safari companies excessively prior to any bookings and Kili Slope appeared to be the best with regards to reviews and cost. Communication was impeccable and I always received prompt responses to my messages. Payment was made really easy. They ask for a small deposit to secure a safari and the remainder is paid in cash upon arrival. They picked us up from the airport and we were put into a budget hotel for the first night in Arusha for no charge which was an added bonus. The entire package is all-inclusive with no hidden costs (tipping the guide and cook were our only extra costs).
The safari itself was an incredible life-changing experience. Our guide, Salim, was phenomenal. He was friendly, professional at all times, really enthusiastic about his job and just understands animals on a whole other level. He knew exactly where to go and we got into really close proximity to a multitude of animals - cheetahs, lions, leopards, hippos, rhinos, etc. He made it his priority to find us the big five and give us the best experience possible.
We elected for budget accommodation and we stayed in a fairly "glamping" style ensuite tent in Manyara with actual beds and the remainder were in tents pitched in campsites. The Serengeti accommodation was basic with running water for showers in the campsite. It was however made exceptional by Sam's cooking who accompanied us for the trip. We elected to have packed lunches (sandwiches, pancakes, juice, fried chicken, fruit) so we could maximise safari time. We were treated to a hot breakfast and a three-course dinner every day. The Ngorongoro campsite is lush with Wi-fi and hot water.
The service and tour greatly exceeded expectations and I would definitely recommend Kili Slope Tours and Safaris to anybody looking into booking a safari in Tanzania. I would personally request Salim, if at all possible.
Thank you Kili Slopes for a fabulous time!
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They were amazing! Everything went well
Wild planet was excellent! Thale had a lot of patience to answer all my doubts. Ruan was an excellent guide. Great person. Benjamin cooks very well! I figured the safari would be in an open vehicle, and it would probably be best to view the animals, but we managed to see many! The grass was high, which made it difficult to see it as well. But we got to see the Big Five. 2 lions from afar. I thought we'd see more. But many Elephants, which surprised me. The night drive was amazing! We saw hyenas from VERY close.Totally different from the daytime sarafi. We stayed in Skukuza. Next time I'll stay in Satara for about 4 or 5 days to enjoy it more and see more cats.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional Service
I do not travel much but after Grace and her team at Safe Drive planned my trip, i am re-considering this decision. Safe Drive responded to my queries in a timely manner and were very informative. The Mara was beautiful, Grace made sure i was treated like royalty.
I would definately recommend Safe Drive Tours and Travel for exceptional service and pocket friendly prices!
QA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Guide and Assistant Save the Safari Experience
The safari turned out to be a great experience despite a rocky start. Our guide, Chris and his assistant, Benjamin were absolutely wonderful and did their best to provide a good experience. The rocky beginning started with me having to contact the person I was booking with about pick up information which she had not provided. On the drive out Chris mentioned that we would be in Kruger National Park for 3 days, but unlike what the proposal that had not been modified in advance, we would not be staying at Skukuza for 2 nights. Instead we would be in a smaller camp for one night and have to move to Satara for the next two nights. This would have been fine, but we were prepared to be staying where we could get cash from a bank and get WiFi in the camp. Neither was available outside Skukuza so we struggled with that. The company should have informed us well in advance about the change. Also, Chris had not been told that we were supposed to go on the Panoramic Route on day 3 and 4. When he talked to the manager about this, we were given the option of going on this as planned. However, we would have had to pack and move again. Instead we agreed to have a quick Panoramic Route trip the last day only. The guides were great and flexible. Benjamin's food was absolutely fantastic. Chris is very knowledgeable and helped us see the Big 5 and so much more. These two men saved the trip!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I loved it
Excellent customer care,on time services,cool adventures and awesome tourist packages