AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jambo!! Budget, Safe, Great itineraries. Great Team!!!
My Husband and I booked a 7 days trip to Kenya (Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Amsoli National Park) with Absolute Holiday Safaris from 15th to 21st July, 2017. We booked it online with a nominal booking amount and paid the rest of the amount in Nairobi at the office. We were in constant touch with Mr. David with whom we discussed about the tour and other important things. He always answered to all our queries and we received prompt responses. We were received from our Nairobi Hotel by Mr. Ambrose (Chalo) who was our guide and point of contact for the entire tour. He gave us a brief idea about the Do's and Don'ts before our trip. He is a very warm hearted guy and very very helpful. He gave us a trip full of wonderful memories which we'll cherish forever. He has knowledge on the flora and fauna of Kenya and he also tells some very interesting stories. We also met Patrick. He was the captain of another Safari. Both Chalo and Patrick coordinated very well together. We are soon planning to go on our Tanzania Tour with Absolute Holiday and Safaris. Great Team, Great Itinerary, Great Arrangement, Great Experience. Kudos to the entire team. Keep up the good work. Best Regards, Subham and Sreoshi
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Enriching experience that was fun & informative.
Very prompt & sufficient communication that meant a successfully organised last minute trip.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Memorable Trip - It's Africa after all :)
It was a memorable journey!
- Safari as such : never saw such an abundant number of animals - we saw the Big 5 and much more!!!
- Hotels : the choices were absolutely great, except for Ang'ata where we were really very very cold at night. The other hotelS really went above and beyond our expectations (nice romantic dinner at Tarangire Safari Lodge, Kubu Kubu is exceptionnaly nice, ...).
- Guide: Mr. Martin was quite shy but very nice, polite, accommodating and very knowledgeable.
- Vehicle : There is definitely some place for improvement here! There was no AC so the road from Ngorongoro to Serengeti was very difficult as we had to close/open our windows and it was very dusty (our clothes, our faces, our luggages, ...).
- Wait at the parks : The wait in general was very long at all the entrance of every park but I guess this is the same with all the companies and is a matter of general organisation in Tanzania.
DK
Good experience
Overall the trip was very good but the driver was not good. He did not talk about what we we looking at. He was definitely not a guide, only a driver. Besides this he smelled awful wherefore we all hated sitting in the front passenger seat.
With regards to the trip itself, sailing on the Rufiji River was absolutely fantastic. Spending time at Hippo Camp and experiencing Seleous Game Reserve was amazing. But Mikumi National Park was very disappointing as the national park was being burnt on purpose which meant that most of the animals were gone. Mercury Tour and Safari knew this but still took us there.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
fantastic trip
Rose worked hard within a very short time-frame and at short notice to compile a fantastic Kenyan experience, with a bit of R&R in the Seychelles tacked-on. Excellent organisation with seamless travel connections at every point, delightful people all along the way, beautiful locations and hospitality. i Just have to work a bit harder to afford to take the family again-thanks Rose!
NZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A wonderful real African experience with people who know and love their land and humbly share it.
Communication was good. One has to allow for delays while Phillimon is out in the bush with no available communication. I was so impressed that they catered for my special dietary needs (lactose, gluten and garlic intolerant) and got it right - very considerate people. We wanted an authentic bush experience and were impressed with their efficiency in organising the camp, the meals and presentations were exceptional. The bush shower and screened toilet pit with toilet seat was welcome, camp chairs, table cloth and iced drinks available during the heat of the day was great. Its so good to see locals striving to establish themselves in this business, which is their life but sad that it is so hard for them to compete with rich entrepreneurs who maybe don't have the same feel or knowledge of the area. An injection of capital would really help their business.
DK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I had a perfect trip around Rwanda and Uganda.
I had the best support on my trip. Helpfull and pleasant guide, super driving in differcult roads.
I didn't really fell like a tourist. Answers from travelagent was quick. Felt in best hands.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Kenya classic safari
Our Kenyan safari with Adventure Expeditions was a once in a lifetime experience. What an amazing safari that Kenya offered, and what an excellent experience our tour company provided for us. We saw the big 5 and A LOT more...
There was no animal that we hoped to see which we were unable to in 7 days. We got best assistance and consulting while booking. Our tour guide James was very friendly, fun, and very helpful not just during the safari but also when we were checking in for lodging, food, and so forth. Priscah from the office was very helpful and generous to help us in needs outside of our itinerary, such as going for a Maasai village visit and a boat ride at Lake Naivasha. The lodging had everything we needed.
We could not have asked for a better safari, and a better vacation. Shall surely come back and choose Adventure Expeditions again and I would recommend them for anyone traveling to East Africa.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Cape Town, Vic Falls & Maasai Mara - we will never forget this holiday
We found Adventure Expeditions online since we wanted to see the migration and the Victoria Falls and the table mountain. They have a nice package including this flight route of Kenya Airways. Everything was perfectly organized and we just could enjoy the trip. We had good German and English speaking guides and will never forget this holiday. W can recommend Adventure Expeditions highly and it will be not our last holiday with them.
IT
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable wildlife experience Zimbabwe.
Our holiday in Zimbabwe impeccably organised by Iconic Journeys will remain a highlight in our lives. We experienced a seamless service from Iconic from the moment we booked. The camps we visited were well located and well managed with courteous and well-trained staff. Gary our private guide was a goldmine of information at every siting, educating us about wildlife, flora and fauna, in a very entertaining way. We also benefited from his expertise in photography. We left Zimbabwe with greater knowledge and greater respect for wildlife. Well done Iconic Journeys, thank you Gary for the memorable photos we took under your guidance.......we'll be back!