65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Look no further to choose your safari operator! Ben and his team are very professional!
We came back with a lot of great memories that will last our lifetime. Many thanks to Ben who made our dream vacation come true! We were supposed to travel last August (2020) with a different company in which we ultimately had to cancel because of the pandemic. We were desperate for a legitimate safari operator after our bad experience with the company called “Wildebeests Safaris”. We still have not been refunded for the service we did not receive. However, we were lucky that we have found Ben and were very happy that we chose his company! Ben was very patient throughout the booking process and answered countless questions mainly of the current travel restrictions associated with COVID. The quote he provided us with was very easy to read and it was precisely laid out with breakdown expenses. He also helped us customize our itinerary and gave us extensive discounts on tented camps including a complimentary stay at the Researches Rest in Arusha. We really enjoyed our stay there. Eddie cooked a home style meal for us and and he told us an interesting story about the lodge.
We wanted to focus our trip on the river crossing of the wildebeests so Ben recommended us to stay three nights in the Northern circuit of Serengeti and three nights in Maasai Mara. We could see the river crossing six times on our first day in Serengeti! Vultures and eagles were circling around in the sky waiting for the wildebeests and zebras to get killed by predators. We also saw a lot of wildlife including lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, warthogs, antelopes, birds, storks, vultures, eagles, and many more…! We could see everything we had hoped for.
In Tarangire, we could find three climbing lionesses on one tree. Young male cubs were roaming right by us. We were very satisfied with the number of times we saw lions close up. We saw many “honeymooners” in Serengeti and Maasai Mara. We did not see this many in South Africa six years ago.
Most importantly, all of our guides were fantastic! We couldn’t have great safari experience without them. We had three guides during our 18 day trip to Kenya and Tanzania. All of them were experienced, intelligent, passionate, and knowledgeable about the wildlife. They can spot animals that no one else can. Simon was a very friendly and outgoing guide who was great to spend time together. He sensed immediately a coalition of cheetahs that were chasing after a gazelle. We could video the dramatic scene of the kill. He also knew that a massive number of elephants were coming towards us so we made a stop to see the elephants crossing the road in front of our vehicle.
Eli was our guide in Tanzania. Not only is he an excellent guide, but also is a very good driver. He was driving careful for us on the rough terrain because my partner had a back and abdominal pain from a surgery two years ago. What we were amazed by his skills was how he could quickly spotted animals. He was also patient until we finally saw the wildebeests started come down the river and we were the first one to see the entire scene of the river crossing! He was able to show us and told names of a unique and diverse flora and fauna in the area.
Mike was our guide in Maasai Mara. He was also skilled in spotting animals. We found more lions in Maasai Mara than any other places! He made sure that we received our negative COVID test results on time for our next destination. He recommended us to visit Lake Nakuru and Samburu next time to see some animals we didn’t see on this trip.
We highly recommend Ben and his team for booking your East Africa vacation. We will definitely book with ETrip again!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience with a great guide and a good itenary
I booked a 6 days/5 nights safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara for my parents and me. From the beginning, staff of African Big Cats Safaris was very helpful and tried to find the best itenary for our expectations. For any request we had they had a solution and when we were in need of any information they provided us with that information quickly.
When it comes to the Safari itself, we had the best experience we could imagine. From the pick up at Kilimanjaro Airport to the end, we enjoyed a well organized, smooth and informative trip. Our guide was not only a driver but an expert in explaining flora and fauna of the different national parks we went to as well as a very open person that also liked to talk about other topics beyond the aforementioned.
After all that pandemic issues, it was a much-needed distraction. At all times, we felt very comfortable, especially, again, thanks to our professional and attentive guide.
Thank you very much!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Tour Operator
It's hard to put into words exactly how incredible Lion King Adventures is. I had originally planned our safari for 2020, but had to cancel due to the COVID pandemic. Pendo was so lovely during the initial trip planning and the rescheduling for 2021. In fact, we had to adjust our dates a few times to accommodate travel in other countries and she was quick to respond and very thorough. She made planning this portion of our trip a breeze!
Once we arrived, our guide Richard was wonderful. He picked us up from the airport and was with us for the next week! We saw so many animals. Richard instantly knew every animal including the hundreds of different birds we saw! He also spotted so many animals that we would have never seen. With his help we saw all of the big 5 plus so many more. He was also able to answer all of our questions about the animals. I truly cannot say enough good things about his guidance or about the trip.
I would highly recommend Lion King Adventures for a safari.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Educational, Professional, Fun and Memorable!
Booking with Mufasa Tours was one of the best decisions we made in Kenya. First off, Joe, in the office was very quick to respond to any emails with questions that I had. Our guide, Kevin, was very well educated and made our safari so much fun. He had been a guide for years and knew exactly where to go for all of the big game (we were literally the first car to find lions and rhinos that day). The safari was very fair priced but the service and hospitality is what made the trip absolutely one of a kind. I would without a doubt recommend booking with Mufasa Tours to anyone! Thanks again for the memories!
MX
Unforgettable experience
Unforgettable experience!! I joined a group in in august with Africanspoonbillsafaris to climb Kilimanjaro through lemosho route. From the beginning Pius has been very helpful organizing my trip and responsive in terms of tips and equipment required. He received me in Moshi and took me to the shop to rent the rest of the equipment and materials needed for the ascend. The team of porters and guides were so helpful and amazing during the whole trip, I would not have summited without them! Thanks Spoonbill for an unforgettable experience
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari adventure!
During our 4 days safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, Luitours made sure we spent each day to the fullest. The hotels chosen were top quality as per our requests. Thanks to Ibrahim who handled everything from the office and our guide Freddy who informed us about all the plants and gives us so much information about all the animals we have seen. We have seen "The big five". We never had a dull moment with him; he is one of the most caring & kind persons we ever met.
We saw the leopard on a tree, when other people could not spot
If you are thinking of booking a safari, I have no hesitation in recommending Luitours and Safaris
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable
Jimmy Thenyai, adorable, friendly, caring, polite and professionnel guide.
Our tour was amazing, the masaï gave us à warm welcome. I recommande you Jimmy Thenyai for a best safari guide.
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professionnel
Jimmy thenyai is thé Best guide and driver. So professional. Hé gave us a warm welcome. We saw four of thé big fives. Hé is on time. Manage well time.
Thé trip was wonderfull. Amayian luxury hôtel is top top. Would recommend this trip tô everyone.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
YOU WILL GET TO SEE THE BIG 5 AND THE UGLY 5! BEST SAFARI!
The reviews here are not exaggerated! Highly recommended safari tour! I did 4 Days Maasai Mara/Lake Nakuru and saw the big 5 (lions, leopards, cape buffalo, and both white and black rhino) and every other animal like hippos, giraffe, zebras, mongoose, flamingos, etc... Experiencing the great migration is one of the best experiences!
Dennis was our tour guide, and he exceeded our expectations! He's extremely informative and friendly! He knew all the great spots and got us close (but safely) to the animals. He's amazing as a person and has a great sense of humor!
For those hesitant about tent lodging, it's actually better than expected since you get a private bathroom with plumbing! Buffet food for each mealtime too! Lastly, Dennis is very accommodating to any needs you have.
Please book this tour ASAP (preferably Dennis as your tour guide)!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic trip throughout Kenya with Reny Safaris!
We had an amazing time on our recent Safari throughout Kenya. Initially when planning our trip Regina was extremely helpful and able to accommodate all of our requests including stops to all of the areas we wanted to visit and some additional activities within Nairobi on our last day as our departure flight was late at night.
Our trip was supposed to happen in September of 2020, however, in the midst of the pandemic we weren't comfortable traveling. We wanted to visit Kenya during the same time of year in 2021 and there were no problems at all pushing our trip back by a year.
Our trip took us through various areas(and climates) throughout the country. Each location did not disappoint! All of the locations had fantastic accommodations as well as tasty food offerings for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Every minute was jam-packed and utilized all of our time in Kenya. We did have lots of driving from location to location, but it gave us an opportunity to see more of the Kenyan countryside and the Kenyan people.
Our driver was great and made sure that we were able to see all of the big 5 as well as countless other animals throughout our journey! It is such an amazing sight to be able to view all of these wild animals in their natural habitats. It was the trip of a lifetime and we are so grateful that we were able to visit!
