NL
20-35 years of age
Climbing the Kilimanjaro
We climbed the Kilimanjaro with Benson Safaris Tanzania. We had a great guide, everything was very well arranged and we had a great time. Before climbing Benson replied very quickly to all our questions and we could even borrow a headlight that we lost somewhere in Tanzania. In short, very good communication and service.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful safari!
I would recommend Axis Africa Safari to anyone coming to Kenya. This company sought to match -- if not beat -- other safari prices. They kept in touch constantly with me beforehand (I must have emailed them at least fifty times). They were also able to formulate a two day Nairobi city tour (which was not a part of the original package, but they agreed to take us around the city). Lennox, the tour operator, was good with the itinerary and was very welcoming. Peter, the driver, safely took us around during our five day visit, and he never rushed us.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderfull experience, very well organized, reliable and very kind guides, amazing food: the best!
Filemon and his staff are very nice, responsible and attentive; they really want you to have an unforgettable trip. Being born in the village in the middle of the Okavango-delta, they are really the best guides to show you all the beautifull and interesting secrets of this area. There is no standard programm; Filemon makes it custom; let him advice you. We have had a very good combination of long and short safari-walks and boattrips. The tents we were sleeping in are fine. It's amazing how the cooks can prepare such wonderfull lunches and dinners on an open fire: we loved everything. We were with 3 women and felt very safe; Filemon and his men were very well taking care of us. So: if you want tot make a trip with Walking Stick Travel Safaris don't hesitate, just do it!
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing trip
I had the most amazing time the staff are so friendly and correct. They really went beyond the call of duty to make sure I had a good time. I would 100% recommend them and also I would do this trip again.
Justus and Ben were just awesome!
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Correct organisation of the trip. We were lucky to have a very good guide: Paul Kanyambo.
Not withstanding your pleasant organisation, Dutch people prefer in general to go with Dutch organisations because of the close contact in their own language and their unfamiliarity with Tanzanian touroperations.
As you know we travelled several times with Antelope Safaris and our experiances always were very good!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, friendly, and knowledgeable - Michelle's passion for game viewing is infectious
Our first safari experience was organised by the friendly Michelle Astbury - three nights at Naledi Bushcamp in Balule Nature Reserve.
While we were organising our safari two impressive aspects of Michelle's service stuck out - Firstly, Michelle's recognition that my partner and I liked to communicate over the phone rather than over email. Even though there is an 8 hour time difference between Cape Town and Melbourne, Michelle re-arranged her commitments in order to be able to call us multiple times when it was convenient for us, and at short notice. Because of her willingness, we were able gain huge insights into what sort of experiences were available to us, and fast-track our planning. We really felt Michelle shared our enthusiasm for planning our trip of a lifetime, and related to our position as first time safari goers well. Her passion for game viewing is infectious. Secondly, even though Michelle had plenty of recommendations, she never pushed a certain transfer company/lodge on us, and would willingly take on board suggestions for lodges/flights/transfers etc we had found ourselves and incorporated these into our short list of itineraries. Her email communication was frequent, friendly and clear- and continued in this vein after we had paid in full.
The accommodation that Michelle organised for us was in a beautiful setting overlooking the Olifants River with an abundance of game around even just the lodge itself, and had warm welcoming South African staff throughout. The transfers were reliable, comfortable, and safe.
Don't hesitate to reach out to Michelle or Sun Safaris if you are planning a trip to Africa - even if you just want to throw some ideas around and get a feel for your options. Thanks again Michelle :)
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organised and executed safari trip
We travelled from Kampala to Kigal, Rwanda via Queen Elizabeth national park, lake Bunyonyi and gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenatrable national park. We were a group of 4 24/25 year old males.
Kombi did a fantastic job and exceeded all of our expectations and indeed we would be hard pressed to find anything that disappointed us about the trip. It was well organised from the initial contact and tailoring of the tour through to the execution of the trip. Our tour guide was great and a real asset to the team - he calmly helped us through our travels and ensured that we made the most of it all.
All in all - an excellent experience thanks to Kombi. We would recommend them wholeheartedly.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Beautiful trip around Uganda with very good, safe and experienced driver/guide
Safari tour was excellent along all highlights of Uganda. Though the Landcruiser was a bit old, it was foremost a spacious and strong car. Our guide/driver was very good and knew everything. Service was good, accomodations were not always to our expectatief, but generally good.
KR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Not recommendable
It occurs to me quite clear that this travel agency has very little inflence to the guide, who normally works as a freelancer. Don't fully believe agency's word, once payment is being made and hit the road, only person you could argue or meet is a guide whose working relationship with agency is quite limited.
We've got confirmations of many things from this agency before we made a reservation, only few were true. Every day, guide were showed-up late, travelers were being instructed to take different vans every day or every trip, usually up to 7~9 people on one van which made people quite cramped.
Drinking water were provided, as promised, but at first day for 3~4 days, therefore every trip and acommodation we heaved heavy weight luggages along with given bottle of waters.
At Masaimara, accommodation were overbooked and moved to another camp which provide no water and no electricity inside the tented camp. Notwithstanding, no one felt sorry about it although some of the traveller contended heavily.
Guide was less likely acting as a guide but more like a boss or merely driver. Almost zero explanation was given regarding the schedule.
Unnecessary detour or idle time happened due to the fact that groups all had different itenery.
Kenya itself was amazingly nice place but my trip was degraded by all abovementioned facts.
It might be impoved if you select private tour.
US
Amazing Safari
We had an amazing tour with bison Safaris, Thank you maggie for the well planned and executed safari you and your team