US
great for couples
went with my boyfriend just few days ago , stayed for like 6 days , and it was simply the most amazing trip i ever went to my live . the price was also decent , keep it up Safarihub !
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience! Planning to go back next year!!
I really loved my experience with African Skimmers! They were always on time with all our planned activities and that meant that we had enough time to enjoy our safari and accomplish all we had planned for the day. The highlight of our trip was getting to see the big five which was absolutely breathtaking!! I would highly recommend this company because they made my experience extra special.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Kapama Game Reserve by Joseph
The Kapama reserve was fantastic with great lodgings and a wonderful density of animals. We saw the big 5 plus so much more, and repeatedly on game drives!
AR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent first experience in a Safari!
Loved visiting Kruger National Park. Everything organised by Viva Safaris was excellent!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely fantastic; saw all the animals we wanted and great lodge experience!
Our ranger Celton and tracker Justice at the Kapama River Lodge were the absolute best. The lodge itself was fantastic in every way (especially the food), and those two went above and beyond to make the game drives fun and have us see all the animals! Can't speak positively enough about the entire experience!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We enjoyed Kenya wildlife.
Loved seeing and learning about the wildlife. Since that was our purpose and goal for the trip, Kenya surpassed our expectations in that area. There was an abundance of wildlife at all the locations visited and we would not have skipped anything on our itinerary except for Lake Bogoria. Masai Mara, Ambroselli, and Lake Nakura were our favorites,
Most accommodations were adequate.
I did not think Kenya or its wildlife parks were tourist friendly. The lack of bathrooms was surprising.
Mixed review for tour company and guide. They kept changing our lodging and trying to give us lesser quality lodging. Guide knew a lot about wildlife but would only share what was specifically asked. I felt like I had to fight to get all that was included on the itinerary either to save money on park admission or make the job easier for the driver/guide. Driver had very good driving skills.
High pressure sales tactic used at rest stops which were not appreciated.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gorilla and Chimp trekking in Uganda. Incredible sights, sounds and service. A fantastic experience.
Firstly, Uganda is a wonderful place to go to. Safe, secure and you are treated wonderfully by everyone.
Read lots of reviews in deciding who to go with and incredibly happy with our choice of Encounter Africa Safaris.
Chris was superb in answering all of my emails and responding very quickly. It really helps the doubts you have when going to somewhere like Central Africa where there have always been concerns from a Western perspective.
Read all the information they send you when booking and if you have questions, ask. Lots of useful things such as how to obtain a visa (at the airport), what you need to bring for the treks and information on tips etc are all useful to have. Your guide will also help you out when in the country, such as advice on tipping and what foods to try.
Patrick was our guide and we could not be more complimentary. Spending 5 days in a car with someone you've just met could be hard but Patrick is incredibly smart, funny and charismatic making it a joy.
Throughout our time Patrick was fantastic in being around when we needed it and always available and keen for us to advise any concerns for him to sort immediately. His driving - especially on the last day when heavy rain had made the uphill mud roads almost impassable - was great.
Always time to stop for photos, gifts and looking out for wildlife on the drive - spotted elephants, antelope, baboons and various birds and other animals on the trip. Patrick was clear on what we were doing, what time it would be, and what clothes would be best suited for the activity. This advice was invaluable and arguably prevented many an ant bite!
We had a jeep for just myself and my partner with Patrick driving us through Uganda on the variety of difficult roads.
A 6 to 8 hour journey from the Entebbe hotel we booked to our Chimpanzee Forest Guest House in Kibale Forest was punctuated with stops for snacks, toilets and lunch at superbly chosen times and placed.
Great accommodation with staff greeting us with fresh passion fruit juice, great attitudes and incredible views. Superb food and service throughout our two day stay. The electricity grid was down so their back up generator was in use so no wifi was available on our trip (and limited electric and wifi at the later accommodation of Broadbill Forest Camp as it's in a forest). Bring some battery chargers if you can. Failing that, enjoy being 'off-grid' from news and social media as it really enlightens you to your surroundings.
The Crater Lake walk was a particular highlight of our stay as we got to walk around with a guide and see the locals while taking in spectacular views. As Patrick advised, experiencing treks other than pre-organised ones can really enhance your experience of Uganda and we would definitely recommend it!
The chimpanzee trek was fun and informative with about 12 chimps hanging out in the trees. Unfortunately, it was raining heavily so none came to ground but we got some good views still. Coming from a country where chimps are predominately in captivity, it was a treat in itself to see them in the wild, albeit a wet-wild.
The swamp walk was also great and we saw many free-roaming colubus monkeys in the trees along with lots of other animals too in this lovely walk.
Our next destination was Broadbill Forest Camp which is in the middle of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and near the gorillas. You can hear wild chimps talking much of the time and the sights and sounds of the forest. As it is a forest there are lots of animals nearby so be aware they could try and enter your tent if you leave bananas and snacks lying around.
The accommodation was secure tents with a lovely bathroom in a hut. The heavy winds and rain meant that at night the velcro zips did open a tiny amount causing noises to wake me up thinking animals had entered, as I'm a light sleeper. A mouse and some spiders were the only animals that entered - half a banana was eaten overnight by a 'big mouse'! We were advised about hiding food away due to this happening, but unfortunately my other half forgot to do this, hence our midnight 'intruder'.
Nice simple food, good service and great people again.
Highlight of the trip (and any trip ever) was the gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Tracking can take up to 4 hours but Patrick managed to get us in the 'easy' group due to my girlfriend's injuries at the time. It only took us 10 minutes to find the troop of gorillas and then we spent the best 1 hour of our lives with these sensational animals.
Being within 5m of such powerful, majestic creatures was insane and scary when they 'fake' charged you (which you are warned about not to run from).
The trackers and guides were, once again, so helpful and informative it made you feel so safe. A unique experience and one I implore you to take with Encounter Africa Safaris.
Final day was driving back to Entebbe airport with Patrick making stops for food, gifts and photo opportunities. We had time to stop at Lake Victoria in Entebbe - the largest Great Lake in Africa - for a beach dinner and beautiful, relaxed end to our journey.
Can't say enough good things about Encounter Africa Safaris for making our trip the best ever from start to finish. From clear communication, to Patrick making our trip more memorable - thank you.
QA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Relaxed happy holidays
All was great from the arrival point I was welcomed with a warmly smile, staff were very helpful at any point...service was above what I expected...the whole experience was great
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
All perfect as planned
Group of 6 people who did the safari in Tanzania in March 2018. Ibrahim was very helpful and everything was perfect. We were in Lake Manyata, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Unforgetable experience
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Safari and Kilimanjaro Climb with Licious Adventure
After searching around for a local guide company, I contacted Neema for a proposal on my trip to Tanzania in March 2018. She was very responsive and provided me with proposals for my trip. we opted for a 4-day Safari and Kili climb on the 7 days Machame route.
Our guide, assistant guide, cook, and all the porters who were part of our adventure were not only top notch professionals but were incredibly caring and generous people. We did find certain aspects of the climb quite challenging, but every staff member was always willing to help in their own way, by being patient and allowing us to rest. We all reach to the TOP, It was the best feeling in the world.
Without going on too long here it’s fair to say that our group was 100% satisfied with Licious Adventure and credit them for making the trip one to remember for a long long time.
I highly recommend Neema and his crew at Licious Adventure for your trip and tours in Tanzania!! Special thanks to Abraham and John for making my trip one to remember!