DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
well-organized safari with very competent guide
organization: serious planning and payments, fast response rate, no hidden costs (Counterpart Richard Kilonzo)
Safari: always on time, good catering, excellent know-how, very friendly (Counterpart Stevie Kilonzo)
Very good experience
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Top quality safari operations
We were taken care of in a professional and friendly way all the way through our stay with A Tent With A View. Everything we agreed on was carried out down to the last details - which we acknowledge can be difficult do to operating a business in the bush in Africa. We were picked up at the airport and driven to our place in Saadani. What a wonderful place waiting there for us. The personnel is just soo friendly and the cottages were excellent - right there on the beach with a stunning view over the Indian Ocean. Our safari vehicle was great, and so was our guide. He knew a lot about not only the big animals, but birds, reptiles, etc. which made our safari very informative and an excellent adventure. We saw so many elephants there - super excited!! We went to stay one night in their tower (Babs Camp) - can only recommend everyone going to Sadaani to spend a night in Babs Camp/The Tower- beautiful, stunning 360 view. The food at the place was plenty full and delicious. We learned so much about the company how they also are involved in many different community and conservation projects which made our choice to book through this company the right one. I would definitely use them again for my next safari - especially because a new a super exciting and very unique safari opportunity is ready to be launched soon.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
It was a wonderful trip through Beacon Safaris. Robert and Ashton :you did a great job :)
It was our 1st trip to Masai Mara and photography is our passion. Robert did a great job by putting us to Ashton Chris who was our guide . Ashton , drove with heart and showed us the best action in the wild Mara. It was a great experience . We stayed in Mara for 7 nights and were able to click thousands of pictures . I would always prefer to go through Beacon safaris and would always take Ashton with us every time we make a trip. Thank you soo much guys for doing a great job.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Day fishing trip on Lake Victoria from Entebbe
The complete experience was unbelievable - the reception at the bay, the boat and equipment, drinks was cold and more than sufficient for a whole day fishing.
The guides was great although I fish regularly this was my first time fishing for Nile Perch and I managed to catch a 13, 10 and 8 kg in one day and a few smaller fish.
I can definitely recommend Kombi Tours and the guys from Wild Frontiers - they know the lake very well and just listen to the guides and I am sure you will have success.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best organized trip that my well-traveled family has ever experienced.
I've had the good fortune of traveling many times to most continents over the last 50 years. I use travel consultants about 1/2 of the time and plan trips myself the other half. I had never been on a safari before and chose Ker & Downey based on the recommendation of a friend of my daughter who also came on the trip. Our group had 5 family members. I would be happy to expound on the trip in detail if anyone would like to know more. However, Ker & Downey Africa (Terri-Ann Sholtz in particular) planned and organized perhaps the best trip of our lives. Every means of travel was timely, efficient and above expectations. The drivers/pilots/escorts were uniformly courteous, knowledgeable, on time, and conscious of any special needs we had. The lodges and hotels were also above expectations. With respect to the lodges, the hosts/hostesses were similarly knowledgeable, caring, and meticulous. Every lodge and hotel had rooms, amenities, wifi and other features exactly as described by K & D. In addition, the food and drink provided at the lodges was superb. Our trip was 2 weeks in length with half being at safari lodges and half being in other parts of South Africa. We received substantial information from K & D about both legs of the trip that made our experience fulfilling, predictable and very gratifying. Almost all of our interaction was with Ms. Scholtz. She planned and caused to be executed a flawless plan. I would recommend her and K & D to anyone, no matter what the age, size of group, or area of interests. Both Terri-Ann and K & D are very special service providers.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime
Catherine I know this is late coming but I just wanted to let you know what a fantastic time we had on our trip.
Everything went off very very smoothly – the organisation was wonderful.
Our driver, James was absolutely fabulous – his knowledge that he shared with us on safari was the best.
I did not realise until we got home the precautions- he quietly took without explanation so we were not aware - to keep us safe.
Everything you did and James did was amazing. Many, many thanks
This is coming from one person who did not want to go at all!!
Absolutely loved it, felt safe at all times.
Thank you all so much.
Lyn and Peter Sparks.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
back in 1995, my experience with Goliath camping to Mana Pools was as extraordinary back then as it
Back in October 1995, my friend,Terry,and I had an unforgettable experience with Goliath! Am thrilled to see that you 're still going strong....and better than ever! I'll never forget our guides Michael and Joshua, and their kindness and competence. Stretch, when you personally drove Terry from Harare ( after her late arrival) to meet up with the rest of our group, we wanted you to come work with us at Delta Airlines! How I wish that I could afford to go on another safari with Goliath. Blessings and love to you all!!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magnificent Megafauna
We had only six days to experience a the most exotic wildlife spectacle on Earth -- the Serengeti of Africa -- and we needed a tour company that would help us make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We chose Shadows of Africa because they were easily the most responsive of the many tour companies to our email inquiries, they offered us many options, and we felt more secure sending a large payment to an office inside the US. We booked our ticket to Arusha and Shadows of Africa arranged the rest. Our budget allowed a mix of mid-range and high-range sleeping options, and they were all exactly as advertised (no surprises is nice). The tour ran on schedule, but there was also plenty of latitude to make some last minute changes. Our tour guide spoke good English and was very knowledgeable about the travel logistics and the ecology of this amazing ecosystem. We were quite pleased with the experience and am comfortable recommending Shadows of Africa to host your experience.
NL
An excellent trip true South Afrika, tailor made by Safaris!
We had a perfect organized holiday in the south of South Africa. The communication true the web was perfect, clear and quick. Before our leave we received a travelbook with all the details, a mobile phone for the communication and a GPS. During the trip we could contact Safaris with our questions. Overall we had a perfect organized holiday without cares!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
I can say that they made what I imagined come to a reality. Thanks to Dancom
My experience with Dancom could be said to be worthwhile. There services are well organised and scheduled to explore any adventurous sites that one has ever heard of and thought to visit. they made my touring experience more enjoyable than I could think. their tour guides are well informed with the terrain and sites that one wished to see and others that even imagination could not reach. the whole experience blew my mind off and if I am to do it again I will definitely rely on Dancom