US
20-35 years of age
All of us loved it the whole time!
This was the best trip my family has ever gone on!!! The places we stayed were incredibly beautiful, especially at Ngorogoro Crater and Karatu, and also in Arusha, where we woke up every morning to monkeys running around outside our balconies! Riding around in the Landrover was fun, and we got to see SO MANY animals, including three leopards and a baby cheetah!! All because Gideon is a fantastic guide and knew where to find them all. And our entire family was happy the whole time, which almost never happens.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
“14 days Rwanda & Uganda memorable tour 17th September 2015”
While in search of a company that would provide professional and personalized touch to our family planed jungle safari, on the google search Engine ; Charis Uganda Safaris website popped up with a variety and well-designed safaris ; subsequently I send an E-mail enquiring about a 14 days safari Rwanda, Uganda. My E-mail was quickly responded to by Gloria who furnished me with all the information that I need to prepare for our safari.
We had an exceptional trip with our magnificent, thoughtful, knowledgeable, driver guide Emma, who knew the region as the back of his hand. Despite the patches of bumpy road- he kept us up-to-date, as well as entertained. Wow the custom built van was very comfortable, clean and in a good state. The lodges Cassia Lodge, Primate Lodge, Top View Hill Hotel were well chosen. The boat launch in Queen Elizabeth rewarded us with what Emma called the school of hippos, alongside, buffalos, crocodile’s elephant, and a range of beautiful birds, eminent – the white pelican-, bathing. Gorilla trekking in both Uganda and Rwanda left me and my family speechless – we had never seen such a huge animal in its natural environment. As a family we agreed that a repeat visit to this beautiful virgin lands is more than the monies worth, this trip was certainly memorable for us. Searching for a company to give you the best tour company in East Africa; do not hesitate to contact Charis Uganda Safaris – indeed we were led to “Befriending Africa’s jungle and Culture with Charis Uganda Safaris”
Seth M.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An awesome and adventorous experience
Clean cars
Well informed, careful and friendly drivers.
Well organised and kept upto date with information.
HU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6 days Krüger park safari, Tremisana lodge
Everything was perfect and the service level was much higher than we expected. We spent 5 nights at the beautiful Tremisana lodge and we meet only friendly people, great staff, got great food and relax in a perfect garden. Rangers are superb and funny, we enjoyed every single moment there, morning bush walking, morning game drive, afternoon/sunset game drive, night drive. I can't be thankfull enough what we experienced there.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Sept 2016
We just spent 15 days in South Africa, Botwana, Zambia and Zimbawe. Debra, from Born Free was our agent. She was a gift from heaven! She was never pushy or trying to sell us anything. She quickly foundout what our interest was and came up with a plan and itenerary. Then proceeded to help us with all our preparations. Visaa, pass ports, money, immunizations, ect. She left nothing out. The trip went perfect. We had NO worries. We had such a wonderful experience. Her advice and assistance was exceptional. She obviously was an expert and proffessional. If you are ever planning a trip to Africa, Debra should be your agent. I will be returning and She will definitly be planning my next adventure! Debra, Thankyou for making our trip so wonderful and perfect!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience and service
Climbed Kilimanjaro as part of a charity expedition and the moment we landed received such a warm welcome. The guides and porters were very friendly and helpful, even when I struggled due to altitude sickness I received nothing but support and motivation to carry on. Without their help I wouldn't have made it to summit day! 100% would recommend this company and experience!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Safari to Hluhluwe/Imfolozi and St. Lucia
We had a fantastic 3-day/4-night trip to Hluhluwe/Imfolozi an St. Lucia with Endless Summer Tours. Our guide Steve was wonderful. He is personable, knowledgeable, very hard working and a great cook. He really went the extra mile to provide a superior experience. While Hluhluwe/Imfolozi may not be as well known as Kruger, we lost count of how many animals we saw in so many species. We were at times surrounded by a herd of elephants, saw three lions from a distance of 15 meters, and had a long and clear siting of African wild dogs, the most endangered carnivores in South Africa. At evenings during the braai at Mpila Camp, we had to keep the hyenas away by shining flashlights in their eyes. Rhino, buffalo, monkeys, baboons, impalas and warthogs wandered through the camp. All of this without the crowds of Kruger. In fact, for most of the time we saw no other cars on the roads. In St. Lucia we added hippos and the endangered samango monkey to our list of species encountered. I absolutely recommend Endless Summer Tours.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Kenyan experience.........
This was my first trip to Kenya - land of safaris and amazing adventure.To add on to the delight of our trip was the very well managed tours Namnyak Safaris headed by Mr.Clever and his very efficient driver Mr.Ali.
Things were coordially planned throughout the tour though there were a few loop holes ( food management).
Must appreciate the Hospitality of Mr.Clevers.
Cheery on the cake - Delicious dining experience at Gilani's at Nakuru.
On the whole we had an extremely memorable experience-amazing sights of wild life, insight into the Masai culture, the lovely lake Naivasha and last but not the least Nairobi city.
All credits to Namnyak tours and travels.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Experience
I made a Safari for 2 days in Maasai Mara Reserve. It was excelente! The service was excellent, very punctual, organized, with great programming, hosting and script. The guide knew very well the best spots to view the animals and did everything he could to show us as much as possible in the time we were inside the reserve. We did the two-day itinerary and one night, and we still could see many lions, elephants, zebras, buffalo, rare birds, gazelles, and dozens of other animals! Sunrise and sunset are also unmissable show! Reliable and competent company. Thank you for this experience!!! I will never forget the emotion I felt when I saw the lion so close to me. Amazing! <3
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful time with Wildebeest Safaris
My husband and I booked a 5 day trip with Wildebeest Safaris about a week in advance. Luckily it was the off season so there was availability. Noah was so gracious in accommodating us on such short notice and was always prompt about returning emails and staying in contact. On the morning we were supposed to leave, my husband was very sick. I called Noah early in the morning to ask what our options were because we did not want to leave Nairobi that day in case my husband needed medical attention. Noah and our guide, Eustace, were SO nice and understanding and were able to push the trip back a day without sacrificing too much safari time. Mind you, this all occurred about 1 hour before we were supposed to leave and Eustace was already en-route to pick us up. When he got to our hostel he was updated on the situation and even though he had made this trip for no reason, he asked if there was anything else he could do to help us. I was so grateful for his kind words! Luckily, my husband was good to go the next day. We had a wonderful time visiting Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru, and finally Masai Mara. Eustace was full of interesting information that added another dimension to the trip. It was clear that he has a passion for his job. We could not say enough good things about Wildebeest Safaris and our wonderful guide. We are so appreciative and hope to come back to Kenya someday!