IE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip and good value
Communication was good overall. Was surprised when a Western Union transfer was requested for the deposit as this is not for business purposes so wasn't comfortable with that. The tour itself was great with everything running smoothly. The Safari was great. Leonard our driver was very good. Just one small thing at the end where he could have listened better to where we had to get dropped off but overall thanks for a great time.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
African and awesome
Excellent all round, all went to plan.
The chimps were seen every day. Unbelievable really. Great guide, average food and accommodation in Gombe , as expected.
But
We think a trip to Kigoma Station would perhaps have been more interesting than the museum.
CA
A great tour company
We have nothing but praise for the East Africa Adventure Club.
Six of us from B.C., Canada, recently returned from a 3 week Safari in Kenya and Tanzania (Masai Mara, Tarangire, Serengeti , Ngorongoro Crater, and Selous).
This is a small locally owned company in Arusha. Other friends had recommended them.
Through frequent emails and phone calls, they arranged our safari which exceeded all our expectations. We were met by Boniface and Goodluck at the airport on our arrival.
We went mid-range and were very impressed with beautiful tent camps and lovely lodges.
All our meals were delicious; we were not expecting each camp to have such a well trained chef and caring staff.
Either Boniface or Goodluck was with us at all times. Boniface being the organizer and an expert in the culture and Goodluck, an extremely knowledgeable guide with 27 years of experience.
Our safari experiences were amazing and magical. We saw so many different animals and birds in close proximity, including the big five. We visited local villages and got some understanding of our host countries. Our safari vehicles were always well equipped. The final few days were spent relaxing in Zanzibar.
We all formed a great bond with these friendly, fun, and caring men. They did everything to ensure it was a trip we will never forget. 5/5!!
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great days!
How can I find the right words to express my thankfulness to Magda, Adam, Godson and Melek (hope I'm spelling his name correctly!)? They all made my first visit to Tanzania unforgettable. Even if I try very hard, I cannot find a negative word about Flash Safaris & Photography. Asante sana!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Everything was taken care of and I could just enjoy my vacation.
Communication with Luciano Tours and Travel was always prompt and helpful. They answered all my questions and helped me plan my trip to make the most of our time. They were flexible when we had to change plans, because that happens when you are trying to coordinate 4 different people's schedules. They took care of all the logistics and had a schedule ready to give us when we arrived so that I could enjoy my time. They were always on time and the services they recommended for different activities were amazing. I didn't have to worry about any of the details. They picked us up for every activity and made sure we knew where to go when. They listened to what we wanted from our trip and helped make sure we got it at a good price without having to spend a lot of time shopping around. Overall, excellent service. I would recommend Luciano to anybody looking for an amazing trip to Victoria Falls.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
very excellent
To all at Africa Starpal Safaris Team,
We recently got back from our safari which you planned for us and we would like to say a huge thank you to all of you. We had the time of our lives in Masai Mara, and we are incredibly grateful for all the efforts you put in to ensuring we had the best time. Please thank Anthony our driver especially, for making our trip so enjoyable and for how hard he worked. if there is anything else I can do to encourage other travelers to use your company I certainly will do.
Thank you, you are one of the best operator in Kenya and we will come back again.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Corrupt
We were completely taken advantage of by Tony of Kapolondo Expeditions. We inquired through this website for a 5 day safari. We were responded to promptly and given a quote for a private tour for two persons. We paid ahead of time and thought everything was fine until Tony picked us up from where we were staying and took us to a supermarket to get in the jeep. There were 3 other people in the jeep. When I told Tony that he had booked us on a private tour, he said there must have been some confusion. I didn't have the emails printed with me then so I told him we would have to look at it and fix it. What I didn't know then either was that I was being sent with a different company 'Sandlot Tours' and we would never see Tony again. I thought we would be able to work it out with him along the way. I have all the proof that says I booked a private tour and was charged for one. I also have the proof of payment from the other people on the tour who paid half the price we did. I had our guide get a hold of Tony who said that he would sort it out when we got back. He was supposed to transport us back to our hotel at the end as per his agreement with Sandlot Tours (which we didn't know), but he didn't show up and we were stranded in Arusha and had to find our own way back. I believe he didn't want to come meet us because I would have help him to his mistake. He will not respond to any emails I send him now even though he was very prompt before the tour. I just want the difference in money back. At first I thought he had just made an honest mistake and would fix it when he had the chance, but now I realize that he is very corrupt. I had an good time on the safari, we saw lots of wildlife, but we were definitely on the most budget tour I saw and if I paid the same as the other people I would be very happy. As it stands, I feel completely taken advantage of and I can't believe that safari bookings works with such a corrupt company!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent value for money, great experience
We booked a 6-day safari with Karibu Safaris in Kenya and had a wonderful time. Given that this is really a budget tour, the accomodation we had was really good, and Always very close to the gate. Food was OK too. The van we were in was standard- I think that 80% of the safari vehicles driving around the Maasai Mara looked exactly like ours. If you have the time, I would greatly recommend going for the 6-day option since the variety between the parks was astonishing and each park has a certain 'specialty' of wildlife.
Robert was a great organiser, whenever we had a question or issue he would respond right away and help us to the best of his ability.
All in all, highly recommended!
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good to Excellent
We booked a tour through Kenya and Uganda with Seven by Far. The service was excellent, that accounts for the tour in Kenya (Rafting on Tana River, Aberdare national reserve, Sweetwater, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha) as well as for the partner company in Uganda (Kibale, Bwindi). E-Mail communication with Sylvester was fast and reliable. They could provide some additional tips regarding trip planning, however they were very flexible in changes in the program. Also enough flexibility to adapt short term. However, we didn’t want too much driving in one day. As it turned out, Uganda was a lot of driving involved (especially the border crossing via car just took a very long time). We probably would change that for next time and book a flight for the transfer. Approx. driving hours in the program would have helped to change that in advance (flights should be booked in advance as the prices tend to increase for last minute tickets). The pre-payment of the full tour in advance via bank transfer with a tour operator in Africa made us suspicious at the beginning, however, no reason to worry, all promised included services were booked and the value for the tour was in our opinion very good. Also choice of accomodation was very good. The safaris were also great and the minivan with pop roof in Kenya absolutely perfect (car in good conditions and very good new tyres as well). Nicholas was our guide, he had wide knowledge of wildlife, spotted the animals very fast and also was patient when we wanted to stay a little longer at a certain spot. As I already mentioned our guide also was very flexible in program changes. We for example visited spontaneously a cheese factory company and Nicholas made it happen that we had a private tour.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond all expectations
We are a retired couple living in Scotland and wanted a rather last minute, first ever safari trip in Kenya. We approached several large UK based companies and then found Adventure 360 on the safaribookings website. Nothing was too much trouble for Adventure 360 – they helped us plan a customised itinerary within our budget and constantly tweaked details until it was exactly what we wanted. Communications were swift and so helpful and despite initial doubts about dealing with a small company we knew nothing about – we are so glad we chose them. We visited Samburu and Ol Pejeta in October – both ideal for avoiding crowds of people and seeing more wildlife and beautiful country than we had dreamed possible .Our driver and guide, James, was capable , knowledgeable and good company and he worked hard to make sure we enjoyed our experience. If he is an example of Adventure 360’s staff – what a great group of people. The whole trip was smooth running and beyond our expectations – can’t wait to start planning the next one with them. Thank you Adventure 360!