HU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great trip to Rwanda and to the Bwindi NP
We had a great tour including a half day loop to Rwanda. We spent one night at Lake Bunyonyi and two nights at the National Park. The trekking and meeting the gorillas were incredible, the hotels were comfortable and our guide, Justus made a great job. The team of Gorilla Bookings were communicative, flexible and reliable. We can only recommend them.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
wonderful trip, simply perfect
my experience with destination Jungle it has been simply perfect.
the staff took care of us and ours guide/driver was really good and competent,
all lodges where we staied was really nice and confortable and the safaris was beautifull and well organized!
I mean, nothing bad to say and absolutly I recommend Destination Jungle Safaris!
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A great experience!
As a solo female traveller, I was very nervous coming to Kenya on my own, but I had a great experience with Karibu safari. I booked a 4 day tour of Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru, but they organised a hotel (after40 hotel which was very nice.) and guide for the day before and after the tour. They also collected and dropped me to the airport. In the lead up to the tour Robert was great at answering all my questions.
The tour itself was great. Our guide John was very knowledgeable and I was very pleased with all the accomodation etc. During the tour I moved to another van, as the rest of my group was not going to the lake, but this all ran very smoothly and all the driver/guides were great. On the last day of my tour I started to feel sick, but the guide James was very understanding and made sure I saw a doctor.
Overall it was a great experience, and great value for money compared to other tour organisations. I would use Karibu safaris if I was back in Kenya and would recommend them to my friends.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Flawless and Transparent Planning & Execution by Kerry Ririe
We booked our custom trip with Kerry Ririe and it was the absolute best decision we could have made! She was an amazing resource for both education and customization throughout the planning process and even while we were on our trip. We were given many options in both price and activity level to choose from. She was very flexible throughout the process, constantly updating the itinerary as our choices evolved. Pricing was also very clear throughout, so no surprises at any point! Aside from the very responsive, helpful and efficient planning process, our 10 trip was unbelievable! We spent 10 days across Capetown, Kruger National Park (Sabi Sabi) and Livingstone (Victoria Falls). It was everything we could have hoped for and more. It was a completely flawless trip thanks to the hard work and dedication of Kerry.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
My husband and I did an eight-day safari with Sunny Safaris in June and had a wonderful time.
Our guide, Sammy, was excellent. His ability to spot animals was impressive. Where we saw acres of grass, he found lions. Where we saw tree branches, he found cheetahs. He could also answer every question we had about their habitats, lifestyles, hunting and mating habits, etc. We saw 59 lions, a few cheetahs, a servile cat, countless birds, and of course loads of elephants, giraffes, and zebras. We also saw two black rhinos - which is extremely rare - all because of Sammy.
We did a mix of camping and luxury lodges and both were fantastic. I was nervous about camping in the bush but it was actually really fun and quite exciting. We could hear lions roaring in the background and a buffalo even ran along the outskirts of our camp one night while trying to escape a predator. The stars we were able to see out in the bush were unlike any I've ever seen before. While camping we had a cook who made every meal for us and the food was delicious - it definitely exceeded my expectations.
All in all, I'd recommend Sunny Safaris to anybody considering working with them. They were incredibly responsive and helpful during the planning process, our guide came and introduced himself to us the day before we left and gave us a rundown of how the trip would go (a nice touch), and their prices were very reasonable.
We give them an unreserved, enthusiastic 5 stars.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
amazing experience
Patricia was the best since day one , answering all the emails and calls right away,made a custom trip for us,all tent camps were 5 stars
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
You will not be disappointed!
The ACZ Safari was the highlight of my 3 week backpacking adventure around Africa. They are quick to respond to emails, picked me up and dropped me off where I was staying, and provided water, meals and the best lodging! Edward was an incredible driver and a great guide; he led us right to the great wildebeest migration!
I am lucky to have had this unforgettable experience.
Thank you ACZ!
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience with a great driver
We booked a 3 day safari to tarangire, ngorongoro and lake manyara over the internet. Mr. Ndamungu replied my emails very fast and answered all questions. The driver and his boss collected us at your camp in arusha in the morning. After a visit in the supermarket the boss left in arusha and we first went to tarangire. Our driver Abraham was very good in english and so we spoke a lot and he told us very much about the country and the animals. Both nights were in the panorama camp with a great view over lake manyara. The food was good and very much. Second day we went to ngorongoro, a really fascinating place! Afterwards we go back to the camp, where we were allowed to left our bagagge. Last day we spent at lake manyara. In these days we saw almost every animal, we wondered if Abraham could smell the animals over kilometers.
So we enjoyed our stay with mercury tours really very much and i only can recommend this company, it was a really good and cheap safari!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent communication and unforgettable experience for 16 family members ages 7 to 78!
We just returned from an amazing 8 day, 7 night private lodge safari with Sunny Safaris. I would highly recommend Sunny Safaris as your tour operator. When my parents visited Africa in 2011, it was their dream to return with all 7 of their grandchildren which finally came true this summer. We have been working closely with Jessica and her staff since last summer when our family decided to embark upon this journey. Besides price, her prompt and complete email responses was a major deciding factor when choosing a tour operator. We visited Lake Manyara (1), Serengeti (2), Ngorongoro (2), and Tarangire (1). We stayed in Serena lodges except in Tarangire where we stayed in a Sopa lodge. Our first night we stayed in Arusha at Lake Duluti Lodge which was a phenomenal experience. Due to our diverse age range (ages 7 to 78), we decided to include one day of recuperation after the long journey which turned out to be just what we all needed. The rooms and cuisine were beyond our expectation. Saeed was our dining room manager, and he catered to our dining requests. His staff delivered delicious meals beyond our expectation and pampered us with Tanzanian hospitality. All the Serena/Sopa lodges provided us with clean rooms and mosquito nets where needed. Much to our surprise, we didn't see many insects. The bathrooms had hot running water and facilities like home. The lodges were well maintained. All the dining rooms provided 3 to 5 course meals from buffet to off the menu dining with service beyond expectation. All the chefs were attentive to our dining needs, and the staff pampered us with their courteous service. We all enjoyed every meal which is difficult to achieve with a group our size. Our drivers, Abdul, BJ and Edward delivered a memorable safari experience and all the jeeps were well maintained. Our guides were very knowledgeable about the animals, plants, and culture, not only in identification, but also behavior and extra facts about the animals/plants. Because they knew the animals so well, we witnessed the Big 5! What a treat! When you are sifting through the many tour operators, seriously consider Sunny Safaris. They deliver beyond your expectation.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
One of the best of my life.
Excellent communications. The whole trip exceeded my expectations. Our guide, Andy was superb and extremely knowledgeable about everything. In fact he absolutely made the trip. The staff were excellent, the food amazing (I'm a vegetarian) and altogether the holiday was brilliant.