NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
We rented a Toyota RAV4 which was perfect for our trip and not very expensive. Everything went well and communications from the rental place was very quick. Overall great experience.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We lost all of the money we had transferred to the director Joseph Mafuru , over US$3000.
We are 3 well travelled women and knew of others who had told of good experiences with Africa Traditional Safaris , so we are unsure if the company just experienced financial difficulties around the time of our tour BUT whatever the reasons were of their impending failure , we were kept in the dark for the first few days believing that we were off on the safari to the Serengeti that we had paid US $ 995 each for. On day 3 ,the director Joseph Mafuru met with us and admitted the company had no money and were unable to proceed with the tour unless we agreed to loan them money. The requested amount was US $ 18,000 which was reduced to US $1800 which we guessed was the cost to actually take the 3 of us on the tour we had originally paid him for. We declined and as we had travelled from Australia , decided to go it alone rather than fly away totally devastated. This company needs to be inspected by the Tanzanian Tourist Board ASAP.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It felt like being with a friend not a Tourguide!
We did a Safari and the Mount meru together and it was awesome! I was traveling with my boyfriend, his mom and uncle. And all of us were really happy! The guide spoke really well English and if we didn’t understood each other we used our hands and feet. The accommodation was really nice and clean! The tours were wondefull! We saw a lot of animals, but we never disturb them. Also at the Mount meru Trip we always felt safe. We are really thankful!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Green World provided the trip of a lifetime!
Our experience with Green World was phenomenal from start to finish. Betty worked hard to help us to plan the perfect itinerary allowing us to see many of the major parks in Uganda. Our guide, George, was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and organized and he took care of every detail. Our tour was everything we wanted and more - the lodges, food, activities and guide did not disappoint! If you're looking for an exciting African adventure where you feel safe, welcomed and well taken care of, look no further than Green World!
TR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great service and skill guide. I enjoyed Tanzania and her cousines
Booking was straightforward and above all, the team were excellent on the phone. My querries were answered promptly
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing trip.
Namibia – fantastic introduction to Africa.
Our first African safari exceeded our expectations; it was simply wonderful. Of course it could hardly have been anything else given the sheer beauty of the Namibian landscape and the wonderful wildlife in Etosha. But we have to thank Safpol Safaris for putting it all together so that we could experience so much of that incredible country. The organisation worked perfectly, the program was very well prepared. The accommodation was excellent, particularly some remote lodges like Hohenstein, Ugab or Opuwo. Every one of them with magnificent views. The food was also good in almost all lodges. Surprisingly we had lot of rain in Damaraland and Etosha but our Toyota Cruiser and our guide Peter handled lakes of water without a problem. Peter’s experience and exceptional knowledge of Namibia allowed us to relax completely in those remote areas.
Our initial apprehension to Namibian safari changed into outstanding experience thanks to Safpol and our guide Peter. Truly fantastic holiday which we advertise now to all our friends.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Well organized. Good guide and nice tents in the campsite.
It was the 2nd time we went in safari with Lenchada Safaris. And it was again a good experience. The guide Evans was always on time, had well informed us on animals. He was careful with us and friendly with my children. Our tents were nice in the campsite. I hope we will travell with them in the future.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect from A to Z
First, we arrived in Kenya without stress as we had a lot of email exchange with the company. MR.OTIENO LYSANIASH, the owner, has its office in Nairobi. He is working with 5-6 people. Each time I had a question, the answer came within hours.
At the airport, our guide Benson was waiting for us. We were two friends and we had a single bus for us. Benson, aka. Baboo is a very skilled driver. We always felt very safe. The man has lot of explanations to give about the country, about the animals, about nature. He is also able to understand when you don't want to speak or when you want to rest.
Our 10 day tour went according to the plan. The guide made some light changes to enhance our experience. For example, he added a game drive to the day's program. We paid around 1900 USD each, and I have to say that we have spent each night in a luxury environment. Our safari was 10 DAYS SAMBURU, LAKE NAKURU, CRESCENT ISLAND, MAASAI MARA, LAKE NAIVASH, AMBOSELI. We spent the nights in Samburu, Nakuru, Naivasha in luxury lodges rooms. The Maasai Mara and Amboseli where under a luxury tent (the one you can stand inside, and I am 1.90m (6.3 ft) high). Those places were so beautiful that i didn't want to leave in the morning.
There are two things I want two write about, to show how professional is the company.
When we booked, we booked for to. Usually, the company books one double bed room. But when I booked, I specified that we wanted one room each. When we arrived at the first lodge, only one room had been booked. The guide called his boss and I sent an email. The following days, 2 rooms were booked in each place.
The last day, the clutch broke down. Our Benson tried hard to go to Nairobi, but he was forced to stop at 60km from our final destination. 1 hour after, we were in a spare vehicle sent from the company.
All of this to say that I book by chance with this company. Because of the price, I was expecting good quality, but not more (you can pay up do 4,000 USD for the same trip). It was much more than good, it was excellent !
Kenya Walking Survivors
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful time in the DRC!
For me travelling to the DRC and seeing the gorillas and Mt. Nyiragongo has always been a dream. Last month this dream finally came true...
Both experiences are absolutely incredible and very humbling. I would recommend this trip to everyone!
I was extremely happy with Barack and the team. As you can imagine there were many questions and changes before hand (some even last minute) which he handled perfectly. The organisation was perfect and on top he is also a really great guy! My driver was Fidel who I can absolutely recommend. He was with me for the entire trip and a lot of fun!
NZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
‘Lucky For Us’
We love Luckyand GoTK! In 2016, a group of four of us enjoyed a magical 6 days of mobile safari camping with Lucky and his team of three. So when returning to Botswana in 2018, we booked Gifts of the Kalahari before we did anything else.
Nine days this time. Three nights in each of Kwai, Savute and Ihaha and again, we were treated to great food, friendly staff and magical game sightings. But not only did we have sightings, we also learnt so much about the wildlife we were seeing.
The tents and stretchers are comfortable and this time we had our own ‘ensuite’, short drop toilet and bucket shower...luxury.
If you like adventure, have a sense of fun and humour, and don’t mind being ‘out in the bush’, with lions roaring and hyenas wandering by, GoTK is the tour company for you.