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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We have just returned from the most extraordinary Safari of a lifetime. Otieno made it happen!!!
Otieno did an extraordinary job in preparing the trip of a lifetime. We experinced the true essence of an African Safari. Otieno went to great lengths to ensure he and his extraordinary driver/guides exceeded all expectations. We were treated with extraordinary hospitality, beautiful accomplishment, delicious food, hot showers are amazingly beautiful African nature. I am not an easy person to please but Otieno and his team exceeded all expectations going out of their way to ensure we were satisfied throughout the Safari. Our driver in Tanzania was especially accommodating as he willing get up well before sunrise which provided us phenomenal photos from that we will cherish for eternity
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65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beyond wildest expectations
My 17-year old granddaughter and I recently returned from an 18 day Kenya safari with Kenya Walking. From beginning to end it was all we could want and more. The owner, Mr. Otieno Lysaniash, was wonderful to work with. He was always available by email to answer my questions and advise me on arrangements. This was the first time I had done a private trip and I was a bit nervous about how it would work out. We had terrible problems with airlines on the day we traveled to Nairobi, but even after changing our arrival day and time three times in the space of twelve hours, our wonderful driver Benson Obimbo was there to meet us when we arrived anxious and exhausted at 5:00 AM. We saw every animal we were hoping to see and many that we had never thought of. Benson was always concerned with our comfort and well-being and was skilled at finding animals before they were surrounded by other vans. It was always a pleasure to spend the day with him. Our accomodations were always comfortable. Many of them exceeded expectations because of their rooms or dining or locations. Eating while watching herds of buffalo drink from a water hole right in front of you or lying in bed and listening to hyenas howl made this a once in a lifetime experience. I highly recommend a Kenya Walking Safari to first time travelers or those who have been to Africa before. You won't be disappointed.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional
It is when problems arise that you can best judge service. We missed our international flight due to fog at a connecting airport in Australia. Pembury's response was exceptional. They promptly re-organised our itinerary and got us back on track. They covered the extra costs until we got back and told us not to worry, just enjoy the trip which we very much did. A great family holiday with great back up from a very professional travel agent. I would highly recommend them to any and all travelers.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania & Zanzibar trip
We, a group of fifteen well traveled people, visited Tanzania for 8 days and Zanzibar island for 3 days in July 2017, hosted by Tanzania Expeditions tour operator. We all loved it so much and voted it as the best trip we ever went over the years. We had so much fun, took lots of beautiful close up pictures of wild animals, and the beautiful country scenes. Thanks to all well informed and experienced drivers, we had a wonderful time, beyond our pre-trip expectations. Their service is excellent, well tuned to our needs. Overall, I would strongly recommend them without any reservation. Hakuna Matata
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65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime with Discover Africa
We found Safari Bookings online and chose Discover Africa after reading the excellent reviews. Megan contacted us by email the next day and we began the process of picking out a trip with her help. We decided on a stay split between Arathusa Lodge in the Sabi Sands reserve and Jock Safari Lodge in Kreuger. Megan arranged all transfers, bookings, internal flights, etc. from Johannesburg airport and back to the airport after our vacation. There were absolutely no issues with her arrangements. She kept us up to date with emails and totally fulfilled all of her promises to us. I told her this would be a trip of a lifetime for us, but now that we are home we are starting to plan another trip back to Africa and we will use Megan to make our arrangements again. The lodges she chose were perfect for us. We flew in to the Arathusa private airstrip and were taken to the lodge. That afternoon we went on our first of four game drives from Arathusa. We saw rhino, giraffe, leopards, hyenas, lions, elephants, and so forth. Our ranger and spotter were very knowledgeable about the animals and explained their habits. Jock Lodge in Krueger has a history going back to the beginnings of the establishment of the park. The game drives there also amazing. If anything, we saw more big cats and elephants than in the Sabi-Sands area. On our last game drive we saw four female lions surround a small herd of buffalo and attack successfully. If you have ever wanted to see the African plain and its animals get in touch with Megan at Discover Africa.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well organised, we felt safe and covered everything we expected.
Everything ran smoothly, the service was great, the planning was flexible and the experiences were amazing.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great adventure with very friendly staff
Although we were booking on short notice (a few days ahead) everything
went very well. We were picked up at the hotel right on time and got to
know our first driver who was very friendly and experienced both in
driving and the nature as was the second driver who we met half way of
our tour. We did a 7 days trip to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and
Lake Manyara. As we were the two of us only it was always up to us to
stop for taking pictures or to wait also longer time for watching
animals. The drivers knew where to stop for the animals and even took
care on stopping at the right place for pictures. The accomodations
proposed by the company were all excellent with very friendly staff. The
safari was a great adventure that we really enjoyed.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing holiday safari in Kenya!!
Splendours of Africa Tours and Travel is the one of the best tour operator has ever travelled with.
The arrangement; accommodation, food, vehicle and professional congenial driver/ guide was exceptional. Our tour drive/guide, James, was so professional and friendly. He took care that we had a fantastic safari that we will never forget.
The level of service was really phenomenal and their follow up at the end of the 7 days lodge safari to verify that the services received were excellent. . Mr. Ben Owino the manager of the company is experienced and professional man of his word. He takes care to the smallest detail, so we can had an incredible holidays and an amazing experience in Kenya, a country that surprised us by its nature, the welcoming people and the riches of his culture. We will be back for sure!!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great adventure with experienced and very friendly staff
Although we were booking on short notice (a few days ahead) everything went very well. We were picked up at the hotel right on time and got to know our first driver who was very friendly and experienced both in driving and the nature as was the second driver who we met half way of our tour. We did a 7 days trip to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. As we were the two of us only it was always up to us to stop for taking pictures or to wait also longer time for watching animals. The drivers knew where to stop for the animals and even took care on stopping at the right place for pictures. The accomodations proposed by the company were all excellent with very friendly staff. The safari was a great adventure that we really enjoyed.
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best trip of our lives! Thanks to Soul of Tanzania!
Choosing Soul of Tanzania was the best thing that we could do for this incredible trip in Tanzania. We started to do a 5 days Safari (Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti National Parks) with the best tour guide (Benedict Mfuro) that we could find :) He is an incredible person and he knows everything about wildlife and where to find the animals that we were wishing to see it! Another plus of Soul of Tanzania are the meals that they provide - local food with very high quality, wine and Amarula (a traditional Tanzanian liquor to drink with coffee). ((However, other companies just have snacks and sandwiches (we didn't want that because we had to spend many hours inside the car doing the game drive)). All these 3 Natural Parks are amazing, but at Serengeti we were lucky to see a super pride - amazing!!! Soul of Tanzania made (for sure!!!!) our trip much more than a Safari Tour because they arranged all hotels, transfers, guides (ecc) and they gave us the best recommendations for everything (including our stay at Zanzibar for 2 weeks after the Safari).
Iris (the Operations Manager of Soul of Tanzania at Arusha) was always very helpful and available at any time to help us during these 3 weeks. More, during this incredible trip Soul of Tanzania helped my fiancé to organize an engagement surprise for my me at Four Seasons Serengeti and it was simply the best day of our lives!
We want to come back asap to Tanzania and for sure we will ask Ben to do another Safari with us with Soul of Tanzania (there are so many other parks that we really want to visit). Btw... If the car is important for you, be sure that they have the best cars in terms of comfort and safety - they have the perfect conditions to do a memorable game drive. Thank you my friends! We will never forget this trip.