CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari adventure!
From very beginning of the tour to the end everything was very smooth. Our guide Saleh, was a really friendly guy and has perfect vision to detect animals in the field from long long distance! We visited tarengiri, Serengeti and ngorongoro. We have seen much more animals than we had anticipated! This include lions feeding, hunting and mating , which are not very easy to see in a short safari tour. In addition, the lodges that we have stayed were excellent! Inside the nature with great service. Also another guide (James) was with us on the last day of safari! Very knowledgeable and cheerful guy! Long story short, lion king adventures made our safari experience great. I totally recommend them !
CM
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I had a memorable experience and I thinking of going back.
Hi, I am Fabrice from Cameroon. Communication wise it was good, since my first language is French and my English skill was pretty poor back then. I was well treated and taken care of. Where I visited is called Mtati; Such a quiet and peaceful place to discover.The stroll along the beach early in the morning and in the evening for me was a perfect moment to contemplate the beauty of nature. The ride on the canoe and the fishing was amazing and so much fun. The living was great and I got to see and learn species of birds I never knew about. I personally enjoyed every single moment and hope to return there pretty soon.
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
fantastic safari, big adventure and a lot of fun with Daniel
It was our first time traveling trough Africa and we trusted absolutely in Daniel´s experiance and plan. The visited places in Zambia and Malawi were great and we had the Feeling of beeing alone with the wildlife. Daniel found every animal and it didn´t matter where it tryed to hid. The visited lodges and tent camps were perfectly choosen and we get the best value for money. Communication and Service was very well done by Daniel, and his cooking abilities are very tasty. Because of the sickness of our son, some changes of the traveling plan were neccessary and Daniel coped them very well. It was a great benefit for us, that our guide Daniel speaks German especially for the german names of the animals. Our family is absolutely conviced, that we will go to Africa again with Daniel.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, relaxed and with expertise
Our guide at Shemeji was very friendly, gave us everything we needed: seeing the wonders of the safari parks, including the big 5 and many more! His relaxed character, excellent driving skills and expert knowledge of where to look for rare animals gave us a great experience. With his help, and that of the chef, who prepared nutritious meals every day, we got something we will never forget.
At Shemeji you get value for money, personal service by truly kind people from this local organisation - that makes sure also others that aren't so lucky profit from what you pay them for their work.
DE
Hakuna Matata
Die Safari kann ich nur jedem empfehlen der nach arusha kommt. Wir waren einen Tag im Ngorongo Krater und im Tarangire Park.
Es gab eine Unterkunft in einem dschungelartigen Camp mit gutem Essen und abendlichen Programm.
Unser Ranger "Frederick" hat uns viele gute Spots im Park gezeigt. Die Big 5 haben wir alle Dank ihm gesehen.
Auf der Tour waren wir insgesamt nur 4 Leute in einem Auto für 8 Leute. Es war sehr angenehm fürs fotografieren und beim Tiere beobachten.
KR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The company took me to bwindi national park and i got the best from the company
Lovely destination Uganda
we selected GoExplore Safaris because their budget was affordable and they were so fast and quick at responding to our emails and all the questions. Elephants, giraffe, deer, antelope, warthogs, hippopotamus, crocodiles, hyena, lion, beautiful birds, and a leopard. It was incredible! The boat rides up the Nile to Murchison Falls is a must do and a perfect way to end the tour. I Did not have any Idea on how beautiful Uganda is. wow, I highly recommend GoExplore Safaris and travel for anyone who is interested in adventuring Uganda and Rwanda to its fullest.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect 3day-Safari
We saw the Big 5, special thanks to our great guide Walter and our chef. Food and guidance of both was perfect. Walter did everything to see as much animals as possible. Chef prepared the food fresh and everyday something different.
Campsites were also cool and a great experience. Animals (zebra and hyenas) were next to the tent, great adventure.
Would definitely recommend going with BMS. Best opportunity for NPs you can't discover by your own. Value for money is good..
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent company!
Excellent round trip through Kenia with Wildlife Sun Safaris!
After searching for a while on Safaribookings.com, we have chosen for Wildlife Sun Safaris because of value for money, positive reviews and properly contact with James.
When we arrived at the airport of Nairobi, James was properly waiting there to welcome us. Explained everything very well about how our round trip will proceed and the possibilities for any other excursion. We started our round trip the following day (Nairobi – Masai Mara – Tsavo East – Diani Beach). James was there on time again and we met our driver for the first time for our roundtrip: Thoya which I highly recommend!!
Thoya did his best to show us beautiful animals as much as possible and knows all the roads very well. His English is very good and he can tell you a lot of information about the animals/nature/country if you like. He was very nice to have with us and did not mind doing anything or insist to do something.
Every day he explained what we could expect that day about driving distances (including sanitary stops, etc.), arrival times and how long the game drive will take for example. Thoya was always on time and we got a clean car again every morning!
We had a car with pop-up roof for 8 persons, which was only used by 2 persons. This made it very comfortable during long (sometimes very bumpy) rides. In our car there was no air conditioning which wasn’t an issue for us. I know Wildlife Sun has more cars in their possession so maybe you can ask about the possibilities before.
Bottom line: I can highly recommend to book with Wildlife Sun Safaris who gave us an unforgettable holiday!
Have had great contact with James before our holiday and gave very quick responses. Either a properly confirmation of the paid deposit and remaining amount.
Kenya is a very beautiful country for an outstanding wildlife experience! Especially Masai Mara is a must to visit.
Thanks again to Thoya, James and Wildlife Sun Safaris for our amazing holiday!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Blessed Experience - Beyond the Expected - Not just recommending but saying the ultimate Way to Go!!
We are not “just” recommending booking your Safari adventures with Africa Flash McTours, but confidently telling that Flash is the ultimate way to Go!!! From my pre-Safari planning days, to the day we started our 9 Days Safari and finally to the late evening drop off after our incredibly blessed adventure was over, my Family loved every moment of it.
You can say I found Flash McTours by a fluke - I’m a Kenyan Mother and had for 3 months t been planning a “know your motherland” tour of Kenya for my 3 American born and raised Children (2 Sons and a Daughter). Due to the importance I had put in this Tour for my Children, I made a short trip to Nairobi (from my duty station in a neighboring African country) 3 weeks before the scheduled Safari to put the final touches on this journey. I was all set and planned to physically visit offices of the “premium” Tour Company I had for 3 months communicated with on e-mails planning for the Safari – was a fixed morning appointment.
However, on the way from the airport with my Nephew who picked me up at JKIA, who I had asked to take me straight to the offices of my (then) tour operator told me of Peter’s Africa Flash McTours. We changed our plans and rather than go to my planned tour operators’ offices downtown Nairobi, my Nephew took me to Peter’s Offices on Ngong Road, Nairobi – guess that was the end of story for my earlier scheduled tour operators’ appointment!!
Peter does not only run a great Tour Service but he is a very nice, respectful and motivated young man, who I (as a Kenyan Mother) could not help but admire his personality right on spot. Peter knows his business all way round with professionalism beyond reproach. I truly felt Peter’s love and resolve to give me the ultimate fulfillment for my passion on this Safari with my Children - he was ready and well equipped to make it as memorable as I had passionately described it to him. Peter’s proactive sense to solidify my confidence (a Mother who seemed to love her Children with a passion) was even more manifested when he organized for a very reasonable Travel Insurance package with the Kenya Flying Doctor’s service, just to assure me that my Children’s well-being was also in good hands.
I left Nairobi a week later back to my duty station and my communication with Peter went on seamlessly as if I was still in Kenya. Peter’s attention to detail is profound. He kept me updated 24/7 on e-mails with every detail of the planned Safari such that I did not have to keep calling on phone (which would have otherwise led to expensive international calls). He articulately kept me informed every step of the way, promptly making the numerous changes I requested on the itinerary without getting tired of my sometimes hysterical demands.
Peter put together a wonderful 9 Day Safari Package that was incredibly just the right size for my Wallet!! I may not have to say, but this package sliced off so much unnecessary “fat” out of the package that I had been offered with my other tour operators - it was unbelievable!! The Safari took us to the Amboseli, Ol-Pejeta, the Aberdares, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and finally the show stopper 3 days at the great Maasai Mara. Peter’s choice of our accommodation throughout the Safari was right on spot - he knew exactly what would excite and make memorable experience for my Children, hence put us up in Luxury Tented Camps all the way. The accommodations made my Children truly immerse themselves in the authentic Safari spirit, away from the traditional hotels environment such that none of them noticed the erratic permanently weak WiFi connections – for them, it was Safari time away from the video games and social media. My Children hogged on to the 3 square fresh homemade Meals with Breakfast itself as big as lunch and dinner - a glorious welcome break from the junk food and Pizza slices they usually go for in the US – they’ve came out healthier and totally lost in taste for junk food.
The ultimate blessing that came with Peter’s Africa Flash McTours was Edward Mathu our cherished, most lovable Tour Guide!! Edward turned out to not only be our very good Tour Guide but a Teacher for my Children, a big Brother, and to me a fine Son!!. Edward is a young gentleman with (Tour Guide) professionalism beyond reproach. Edward knows the Wild with a profound knack for spotting the Wildlife in their most unexpected hide outs. For this, we were able to view each and every Wildlife species there is in Kenya including the Big 5, the small 100s, the Birds, the Mountains, the Rivers, the Vegetation and even the Sunset spectacle. The knowledge/education that my Children has gained out of this Safari has surpassed all my expectations - thanks to Edward. Edward turned all the Game Drives into a customized Classroom for my Children from which they emerged calling out all the viewed Wildlife and Bird species by brand and name - from the Big Cats lead by the roaring Pride of Lions, the Cheetahs and the Leopards; Hippo the endangered species which Kenya Wildlife Rangers guard with a passion; the Elephants with their “short rear left leg crossed” majestic stand; the royal “catwalk” of Giraffes as they tip toed crossing the road like models “on heels”; the Zebras all in white and black stripes, the Waterbucks, the Gazelles, the Antelopes; the Chimpanzees and Monkeys; the Owls, Eagles, and the Beauty Princess Ostriches… phew… tis like Edward lives with the Wild ones as he knew exactly where to find them!!. We were the first ones to sport 2 Leopards in Lake Nakuru and 2 Cheetahs at the Maasai Mara (who incidentally everyone was looking for) and Edward drove right up to where the beautiful “Cats” were taking a nap!!
The Showstopper Maasai Mara was the height of our excitement and with Edward’s super planning, we were able to witness the spectacle of the Great Wildebeest Migration!! Edward knew the exact right timing for us NOT to miss this spectacular 8th Wonder of the World!! He had calculatedly planned to keep us busy with a morning Game Drive and had our packed lunch before finally getting to the Mara River, where many others had camped inside their Tour Vans since morning waiting for the river-crossing to happen. We got there right on time to take a good view of this wonder which saw us watch in awe the Wildebeest accompanied by large numbers of Zebras, Gazelles, and Impalas crossing the Mara River!!
The height of excitement was when Edward drew our attention to a humongous Crocodile which had positioned itself strategically to grab a meal of at least one of the bold “migrators” and for sure it grabbed a Baby Wildebeest in its long tipped mouth - but not for long. Just like by some “supernatural intervention” the Baby Wildebeest freed himself and hopped out of the Crocodiles mouth!! We were now all screaming and cursing out the bad Crocodile to my personal gratification (as a Mother) to see that “Child” escape from the jaws of this bad boy Crocodile. The other heartwarming scene was when we watched as 6 Zebras who could not (on sighting the Crocodile) climb the hill after crossing the river decided to make a turn back across the river for safety. In what looked like a family “boardroom resolution” the 5 Zebras decided to cross back to the side they had come from. What was even more touching is when we noticed the 6th Zebra who had climbed the Hill way past the Crocodile also turning back on seeing his “siblings” crossing back - we could just see the human side of these Wild Kenyans!!
There’s so much to tell about our Safari which my Children termed an experience straight out of the Lion King Block Buster, but one thing this experience exhumed in our spirit is the abundant love and passion we hold for our Country Kenya!! We are going back to the USA with plentiful of love, passion and pride for our Country!! Our cherished experience is in the knowledge that our Motherland has given our Kenyan Wildlife Brothers and Sisters a royal sanctuary to live their normal lives among us Human Kenyans. It was humbling to watch all those Wildlife species go about their daily lives in their legally bona fide environment undisturbed thus confirming to us that those species that some humans call and hunt as “animals” are as human as we are, with feelings just like us humans have, hold love for each other just like we humans do, and are their own “my brother’s Keeper” just like us Kenyan Humans do - Kenya as a country, Kenyan species both Humans and Wildlife are truly a blessed lot - true to the saying, Kenya Nchi Yetu Hakuna Matata…………
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The "adventure"of a lifetime
This first trip to Africa was a trip I took as a gift to myself for my birthday . The trip was something I have wanted to do for as long as I can remember. My family came with me, ( my daughter and her boyfriend and my son). John had 2 women, a mother and daughter who also joined our tour. They were such great company and really added to our enjoyment.
I knew I had wanted to use John for the trip. My friends used him, they are very well traveled and only had very good things to say about John.
From my very first contact with him our relationship became very easy and confrontable. John kept in contact with me throughout the planing process. For me that was almost a year. John was always cheerful, helpful, conscious of our aloted time for the trip, desires of what we wanted to do, the "must" things we felt were things we had to do, all the while being conscious of our budget. He planned out the most amazing adventure with such beautiful lodges( some of which he was able to get upgraded for us). He sent out frequent information so we had no surprises about what to expect when we arrived in Africa. We were so well prepared for the trip.
When we arrived John was sure we were greated and well cared for. All of the places we stayed and all the guides we used were know personally to John, making our experiences very special. We formed close relationships with our guides who were entrusted with our safety as well as being our link between the wildlife we saw and learned about. We experenced Africa in ways that were wonderfully overwhelming to us. It was/is an experience that is very hard to articulate about. So special . The best thing I could say about the tour, John himself, as well as our experience, is that we will return and would only use John's company. When visiting a foreign land and venturing into the wild, you want to know who you can depend on personally, John and African Adventures Safari Company is that touring company.