DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best experiences i had in my life
The service and the communications were very good, you get a lot of information about the animals and the food you get is really good.
You are sleeping in Tends in the Serengeti which is a great experience. But if you wanna have higher comfort you should book by a different company where you can sleep in apartments.
I have seen the "big five" on a three day Safari and all the other animals you can imagine.
MX
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Direct and highly professional communication with nature and african culture.
The firsts contacts by email with Kikwetu were always fluid and friendly. The safari details were discussed and clearly explained. Once in Nairobi, since the first day, me and my wife received a friendly and kindly treatment by all the staff . During the Safari itself, the service and expertise of the guide were exceptional. I really can say that we recieved what we expected for a trip in the deep and alive Africa. Beside the richness of the animal and vegetal diversity, I specially enjoyed the different geological enviroments, since very old metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, to very young volcanic deposits associated with the Eastern African Ridge.
I strongly recommend Kikwetu.
US
Far beyond what I'd been imagining.
There's no question that many before me have ridden the rough roads of the Serengeti, and there were many times when I found our safari car surrounded by a dozen others and this or that favorite hippo pool. And it was not a thundering herd of buffaloes or elephants but instead a caravan of cars raising that plume of dust off in the distance. Never you mind; this was my safari, my discovery, my Serengeti, just the same as it was for the half-dozen other explorers in our beefed-up, raised-roof Toyota Land Cruiser.
One visits the Serengeti on the plain's own terms. It's an elemental place, and despite the myriad rules for safari-goers (stay in the car, don't use noises to try and turn animals' heads, be very quiet when the car is stopped, windows go up in the presence of baboons, don't toss food to them or leave any behind, wear full body armor, or is you can't then at least wear a hat and slather yourself with sunscreen, drink a lot of water, but never from a tap), the Serengeti is a dangerous place. Big cats and angry elephants are the obvious dangers, but what about the snakes that slither everywhere unseen? Or the stinging insects or the relentless burning sun? Or the cute little vervet monkey that might jump in your car and rip your face off.
It is a dangerous place, and that's precisely why the Serengeti is such an exciting, personal place. Humans, who could so easily tame the landscape, have voluntarily agreed to leave the animals to be animals, very wild and unpredictable animals. And if one follows all the rules set up to minimize human impact, then one can suddenly be very close to animals quite indifferent to human presence as they stalk prey right there less than a stone's throw from a vehicle.
The Serengeti is a place where something exciting is promised to any safari rider who is willing to sit and wait for just a few more minutes. Like the time my car waited a good 45 minutes as a nearby cheetah seemed to be stalking a far-off flock of Thompson's gazelles. Then she suddenly changed her mind and direction and bolted 50 yards in the blink of an eye to nab a healthy -- and stunned -- African hare. So quickly did it happen that as I checked my camera I saw that I had a great shot of the cheetah leaping from a low crouch into a takeoff, followed by the cheetah standing in a cloud of dust and clutching a struggling hare in its jaws. No exposures in between. It all happened too fast. Things can take a while to unwind; nature follows its own timetable.
When one goes to the Serengeti, and leaves the wristwatch and the iPod at the lodge, the adventure is for him or her alone. There is a lot of land out there. And on the land are myriad animals always hunting or being hunted. One can see the struggle all day long. One can hear the struggle continue into the night. It is not for the squeamish. And it is very personal.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing holiday with Go Explore safaris
This was a well-planned holiday and the service provided by Go Explore safaris and it was world class. Everything for the hotels locations to the standard of service whilst on safari we couldn’t have gone any better. I would recommend the service of Gorilla tour booking safaris to anybody thanks to the team and our driver Dickson who was so professional in taking us all over Uganda.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime.
The team at GoExplore Safaris really did a good job taking care of my party. They accommodated our requests and were very customer focused. Props to the team.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We had a nice time during The Safari and saw many animals. It was incredible!
The Service was really good. Allan was really helpful preparing our trip and always replied within minutes to our Emails. The Guide during The tour was also really helpful and took good care of us. The Food was amazing!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderful safari to Amboseli and Tsavo East and West
We recently completed a week long safari with Transtrek Safaris and had a great experience! We were looking for a week long add-on in Kenya after traveling for 5 weeks in other counties in Africa. We contacted several companies we had found on Safari Bookings. We choose Transtrek because Daniel was wonderful to work with; he really took the time to answer all of our questions -be it on the phone or email - to ensure that we would be getting exactly what we wanted in out of our trip. We had already been to the Masai Mara in the past, so we wanted to explore other parks in Kenya. We choose Amboseli and Tsavo East and West, and Taita Hills. We really loved both Amboseli and Tsavo East and West. Amboseli is absolutely beautiful with loads of wildlife (try to stay at Ol Tukai if you are looking for a gorgeous lodge with spectacular views of Kilimanjaro). Tsavo East and West are much larger so your chance of seeing wildlife is a bit slimmer so you'll want to consider spending more time there. However, the scenery was absolutely gorgeous in both parks; you really feel like you are in the quintessential Africa bush. Serena Kilaguni Logde in Tsavo West was our favorite lodge - it is a gorgeous property with a watering hole that provided so much natural entertainment we even debated whether we should head out on our afternoon safaris!
In short, we were very pleased that we choose Transtrek as Daniel took into consideration all of our needs and requests and was really terrific to work with. Our guide was Peter who was also terrific - he was very enjoyable to be with for a week and took really good care of us!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Individually tailored safaris, awesome expertise and a wonderful trip - highly recommended!
After having travelled to Botswana with Gondwana Tours & Safaris in May 2015 and falling in love with the bush, we decided to return to Botswana in green season this February and experience the country in a different season. As we were more than happy with our first trip, it was absolutely clear that we will book our travels again with Mark Hathaway from Gondwana Tours. His expertise of the lodges and parks is outstanding and you notice constantly that he has been living in Botswana (Africa) for considerable time. It is remarkable, you always get a quick, friendly and competent answer no matter at what day or time you contact him and for longer planning sessions it is easy to arrange skype calls. We were welcomed met by the airport again flying in and out of Maun and the travel and transfers between the lodges were smoothly and accurately organized. Experiencing Botswana in the rainy season and seeing the country so green was definitely a very interesting and different experience. I can only recommend you to book with Gondwana Tours & Safaris! Thank you again, Mark for planning such an unforgettable journey for us.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply amazing! What an experience!
Was at Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha the wonders of Kenya. Saw the big 5, witness the lions hunting and wildebeasts crossings. Simply amazing and breathtaking views of the savannah and wildlife. Many thanks to our guide Paul, knowledgeable and very friendly. Always at the right spot at the right time. His hospitality totally enhance the experience of the trip.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Travel with confidence and comfort
Our family of three started out requesting information for a short few day excursion from Johannesburg to Botswana. We sent inquiries to many tour operators and got a variety of responses. By far, the most detailed and informative response was from Compass Odyssey. Our trip then morphed into a trip for four people, then six people, then it was to Victoria Falls and Chobe, then it was ten days, and Hwange too. Suffice it to say, our trip went through multiple adaptations before we settled on our final itinerary (and I didn't even mention we were traveling with a seven (7) year old and a ninety (90) year old) but Kate and Darren were so easy to deal with; they sent prompt replies; answered all questions; and sent the most detailed information of any tour operator I have ever dealt with before. It was because of their professional yet friendly and accessible nature that we had no doubt that when we finally arrived things would be in good order and they were. The drivers were all prompt, the accomodations were fantastic, and everything exceeded our expectations. They even arranged for a birthday party for my father-in-law who celebrated his 91st while on safari. The entire trip was truly extraordinary, no doubt because of the comfort and confidence we had in Compass Odyssey to take care of all the details (and there were many); we just luxuriated.