MT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Experience the best parks, easy and simple
I been planning on going for another safari for the last few years and finally managed to go again this year. I been looking for various destinations but decided to go to Kenya once more, this time around I wanted to experience different parks. Direct Kenya Safari had a set tour that already sounded good but I wanted to change some parts of the trip. After few emails back and forth playing around with different parks and length of stay I found my trip. Tsavo East, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and finishing up at Masai Mara.
I decided for budget tour and was already happy of having luxury of having a bathroom. While sceptical at first about minivan rather than land cruiser, I was very happy with the comfort.
The driver had to deal with myself, crazy photographer... Stay... Move forward a bit... Can you move back.... Stop... Perfect. Now let's stay here for 1hour... He was very patient and kept eyes and ears open to ensure that I get to see the animals I was after and got the shot. On top he had great knowledge of the animals as well as about Kenya.
So all in all, easy to deal with and a great experience.
If I could change anything... Maybe spend more time in 2 parks rather than exploring 4,just to avoid long drives. Same time the parks differ a lot from one another.
Loved the Voi Safari Lodge with an amazing view from the restaurant.
Photos from trip on @mostwildlife on Instagram
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
It has been great, from the start to the end. The agent met us before and after the safari to make sure to give us the best service. We had delicious food and a great driver. Couldn't recommend it more!!
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They have great packages to meet all your needs!
The service was exceptional. Their guide Simon was exceptional from beginning to the very end always making sure we experienced all
Cuckoo Safari had offered. We purchased the 3night 4 day package
Would highly recommend
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Safari Experience
I booked the 7 days (6 nights) luxury Safari with Lion King back in 2020. Unfortunately just before departure the sanitary crisis forced me to postpone this vacation. Lion King was very understanding extending the validity of the deposit payment by 2 years.
Pendo, the travel agent, was extremely helpful, precise and timely in her communication, patiently answering any potential question or concern within a day and with great accuracy, and I felt in good and safe hands at any time.
The entire Safari was extremely professional and smoothly organised.
Our guide was Richard who is a fantastic guide. He is a very careful and good driver with mechanics knowledge and a well maintained and always clean Safari vehicle. Out of the approx 15 broken Safari jeeps we saw on the road, he was able to fix 2 of them :). Richard has an extremely thorough knowledge on animals, flora and local culture. He knows when and where each single animal prefers to eat or rest and is well connected with the other Safari guides, which helps spotting them in the wild. We where able to see the Big 5 and many other beautiful animals and he was at least as enthusiastic as us when spotting them. Richard was very attentive to any of our potential needs or preferences.
My advise would be to spent at least 2 full days in the Serengeti and to visit one Maasai village, which has been a fantastic experience as well.
I can highly recommend Lion King for your Safari as well as Richard as your guide. Try to get him especially when you plan to visit the Serengeti, he loves this place at least as much as you will love it.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing Experiences!
Ontime pickup, amazing drivers and guides. The hiking experience is one to die for especially the scheduled groups.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good
The safari went well, the staff was very nice, attentive. We had a pleasant stay. The room at the camp was ok, the food good.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dream safari holiday with an Outstanding Tour Operator
We have recently returned from a family Safari holiday in Tanzania and Zanzibar. The beginning of our trip began with the vague google search term “family safari and beach” such was our complete lack of knowledge of what we actually wanted! We approached a few tour operators for quotes and from the very beginning the communication from Ben at E Trip Africa was outstanding. Ben was so knowledgable and informative, he always responded quickly and was so patient with my countless questions and concerns and tweaks to our itinerary. I need not have had a single worry. The trip itself was truly the holiday of a lifetime. The itinerary was just perfect, I can’t thank Ben enough for all his advice how long would be sufficient for each part of the trip, and all the accommodation he selected for us really exceeded our expectations. Our safari tour guide Aladin was exceptional, he was so experienced and knowledgable and we we felt so safe in his hands, I can’t say enough good things about Aladin he was just an all round great guy who made our safari absolutely magical. Overall we were really well looked after in every respect and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend E-Trip Africa.
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My first Safari
My first safari was a unique and unforgettable experience. I thank Marta for the support she gave me to organize this wonderful trip ... We chose together day by day what to do and where to stay in the evening, everything was perfect! I thank our guide Tom for his patience in showing me as many animals as possible and for having complied with our every request! It certainly won't be the last safari. I highly recommend relying on Soul of Tanzania for your safari!
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfectly planned adventure accommodating all our hopes!
Our trip was fantastic - exceeding our expectations! We travelled with Jon for 2 weeks and from the moment of pick up to drop off he was professional, accommodating, detailed, knowledgeable and fun. Even the planning over email before arrival was all clear and simple.
Our highlights were the chimpanzee habituation - 4 hours hiking with a ranger to find chimpanzees that are still getting use to people - we were so close - it was magical! And 2 days of gorilla trekking - Jon planned for us to visit 2 families and on different terrain - it was tough and so rewarding!!!
We also learned about the culture while we travelled to destinations and saw beautiful landscapes as well as leopards, lions, even cubs, elephants, hippos, buffalo, and visited the rhino sanctuary. Plus they planned a special anniversary night for us with signing and a cake - what a surprise! Can’t say enough about the trip and detail Jon put into it always ensuring we were happy and having a great time.
HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good driver, good experience but fair company
Our driver Anthony was good, reliable and responsible. He tried his best to get us da best place to see the animals! We saw the big five! The animals were so closed to us! Amazing
As for the company, it’s just fair cuz I wasted so much time on the payment in the office. They would convinced you to take money from the bank rather than paying by card so that they can charge you more from the rate. So remember to bring enough USD/EURO if you don’t want to waste your time on the bank. This happened to other tourists from other companies too. They play the same.
One more thing you need to expect is that you’ll stay with other tourists from other companies and they might have different schedules, so you will not follow the exact schedule that they’ve sent you.
But the only thing matters is the driver and the ppl staying with you in the tour! So gd luck!
Highly recommend Anthony btw.