DK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Red Africa Safari arranged an ebsolut great trip for us. We were in the best hands.
The contact to the agency was friendly, competent, prompt and good.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good experience
My daughter and I booked a 3 day/2 night safari with Mwema, which included pick up from Nairobi and drop-off in Watamu. Simon was very fast at responding to all our queries in advance. Anthony was our driver and safari guide; he was very flexible and knowledgable about the animals. We felt safe and well looked after. We stayed at Kibo safari lodge in Amboseli which we found to be a very friendly place - we loved our spacious tent. Amboseli was great for viewing elephants in particular, though we were also lucky enough to see a variety of other game including a lion and her cubs. Then we moved to Kilanguni Lodge in Tsavo - this was comfortable and has a watering hole right outside - it was rainy season but we imagine this would be amazing in the dry season when animals visit. We also enjoyed the lava flows at Tsavo. All in all a great experience with a good local company. The safari van was a little bit old, but I think is being replaced very soon after having racked up over 150,000 miles!
SG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kathi was amazing!
Kathi was incredibly patient despite all the changes we had her make. She was helpful and replied as soon as she could. While the trip was unlike anything we had done before, we felt more options could be given regarding the type of car we were paying for. Well, we got a Mercedes and should not complain. Yet I can't help but wished we were given options (regular sedan vs luxury) beforehand and its corresponding costs. My tour guide was friendly and we had fun exploring Cape Town with him. Cape Town is beautiful and our safari was great.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible safari experience on the northern circuit with Makasa
Just back in Dar from our safari with Makasa. What a great experience it was.
From the pick-up to drop-off at the airport after nine days, every thing was great and we felt in good hands.
We cannot say enough good words about our driver, Safari guide and cultural guide ( the same guy!)
Of course we cannot compare because we know no others, but we can't imagine a more professional, engaging, dedicated and knowledgeable guide for a tour of the northern circuit. A safe driver, respectful, friendly , funny and above all a superstar in the knowledge and love of the nature in the parks we visited.
We felt lucky being with him and the Makasa group compared to the other groups we saw. Dedicated to making our experience great, he always ensured we were at the right time at the right place to maximize our sightings...and although we tried hard, we couldn't find even a bird for which he didn't have a name and some details on its behaviours. He could spot animals while driving that we couldn't scanning with binos...No doubt, the great experience of discovering these parks for the first time was made simply incredible by the quality of the guide leading us through these parks. The lodges selected were great for food, confort and friendly personnel and again our guide would always ensure everything was right. I should also mention that the planning of the safari by email with Selma showed how responsive and flexible they were in recommending options with various lodge levels and with or without domestic flights. I highly recommend Makasa for your Tanzanian safari
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Family Safari
We had a lovely experience with Mwema Africa Safaris. They provided an excellent price for the dates and style safari we were looking for. They were accommodating, listening closely that we had family members ranging in ages from 78 to 3 years, and made sure each member had a great experience. We visited Serengeti )2 nights central), Ngorongoro Crater (2 nights), and Lake Manyara. They met us in Arusha and transferred us to a hotel outside the city, but before doing so they agreed to stop and let us check out a bit of shopping.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari!
Smooth sailing and a great safari trip through PaperJet! Justin was prompt in communicating and putting together a great package. Ask them what you want and they will try to make it happen at a good price. The lodge was luxuriously amazing and we had a great ranger and tracker for our stay. Madikwe is a reserve but it was still large enough where we had to track the animals and we were able to go off road. Even though it was winter, we still saw a variety of animals including: lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, kudu, cheetahs, rhinos, one impatient buffalo and many others. I would highly recommend this safari!
IT
Great Experience
I was particularly impressed by how organised they were. I took the Amboseli trails which lasted 4 days as they had promised. I toured the most part of Kenya. The staff were hospitable and very friendly. I look forward for another adventure on my next vacation.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We had a beautiful safari and a very great driver! He explains a lot About the park and the animals.
I am very happy about the safari. Our driver David told us a lot of things about the park and the animals. We enjoy a lot!
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous views on Kidepo National Park
From the moment our driver (David) picked us up in Kampala it felt good. He explained a lot, about the country, the places we passed by, the people and the park we were going to visit. We could ask anything and about every subject he could tell something. When we entered the park it was really amazing. What a beautiful place to go to. The wide nature surrounded with mountains was magnificent. We saw animals in their natural habitat and visited the hot springs, close to the border with South Sudan. The ranger that joined us also explained a lot about the park. The second day we visited a Karamodja village. Without feeling a tourist, they led us through the village and explained things about the way of living of the people in Kidepo. We danced with them, played with the kids and again had some amazing views. On the way back to Kampala we bought different kinds of fruit to enjoy at home. After dropping us of safely in Kampala we really agreed that it was a perfect trip.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A totally unforgettable two days and one night!
We were two business colleagues who had a couple of days to spare after a conference in Nairobi, and we decided to spend them in the Maasai Mara. KET Safaris did a fantastic job for us. Our driver, Francis, was excellent.
In the course of our two days, we saw all at very close range, and to watch for as long as we wanted: thousands of gazelle, impala, wildebeest, buffalo and zebra, lots of giraffe, hippo, elephant, warthog, meerkats and baboons, a few lions in prides, hyenas, rhinos, crocs, ostriches, many pretty and exotic-looking birds, and a leopard in the tree above us, and a cheetah eating his lunch. Perhaps we were extremely lucky to see all of this in 24 hours - I don't know. Certainly our driver, Francis, was very skilled at finding the animals for us.
Ashnil Mara Camp where we stayed was an extremely comfortable oasis in the middle of the Maasai Mara. Technically, it was under canvas, but definitely ‘glamping’, - as comfortable as any hotel or resort.