AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Outstanding customer experience and personalized care.
Where do I begin, let me start with the trip itself (including our experience with our guide Geoffrey):
It was so wonderful and everything we wanted to do, such, just being able to spend time observing the wildlife of Kenya in a variety of settings and staying in small lodges and camps. Seeing all the animals and birds, large and small, we had dreamed of and so many more at such close range and quiet unperturbed by our presence in the amazing Land rover 4x4 by our best guide we could had dream of (Geoffrey - one chapter is needed just for him).
Of course seeing the animals was the main focus of the trip and Geoffrey was extremely knowledgeable so we all LEARNED alot... We found this trip to be amazingly educational ... my children (14 and 12 at the time) both felt that they came away with a greater appreciation for nature and for the people of Kenia that we did interact along the week our trip last. Learning from Geoffrey about animal behaviour and watching them track through what they could see on the ground and hear was fascinating. In terms of adrenaline some of the speedy drives on rough tracks to get to an animal sighting were interesting (remember the leopards in Masai Mara and the lions on Amboseli), but just to sit quietly in the truck almost in touching distance of elephants, leopard and lions was amazing. The landscape of Amboseli is unbelievable, enjoying the sunshine and later the sunsetting in our game drive on our 4x4 with Kilimanjaro's as landscaped (family goal now is to climb all the way to the top - another adventure to come). No words for these 2 days.
Again, this was a fantastic holiday and all the Safaris lodges and camps were great, the food exceptional and the staff brilliant. Also, all was very well thought out in terms of moving between different types and pace of reserves, great accommodation and meals. Lots of time just to watch the animals and also birds - we were very lucky to see what is termed the magnificent 7 - lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhinocerous plus cheetah and wild African dogs, but we saw so much more - hippos , spotted hyenas, black backed jackals... This was partly down to good fortune combined with the skill and determination of Geoffrey and the number of hours we spend in the bush on this holiday.
From an agency perspective (organization, value for money, customer experience), I must start saying that I organized this dream family vacation with less than one week time. Managed everything from WhatsApp and few calls with Newton (one of the co-founders and co-owner of Bateleur Eagle Safaris). Speechless how he put together the itinerary based on a high level plan I got from friends and browsing internet. From there, every adjustment, questions, doubts, concerns, where always timely responded in record time. When it got to costs, which I had good places to benchmark, I felt confident immediately when saw they always beat same lodges, camps, in price compared with competition. This attention did not finish until the moment we jump to amazing 4x4 off-road car with Geoffrey as he was always available during our week stay in Kenia to anything we could need. We actually had several situations, such, one day we change the restaurant planned as we changed a bit the itinerary and they got charge of it anyway (nice customer attention and gesture). When we decided to return from Masai Mara by plain, they were to ones warning us about changes due to government restrictions that morning, thought, we bought the tickets through internet and not through them. All an all, can just recommend them for this dream Safari that we did in family (Me, wife and my 2 teenagers kids).
Last, that was our trip:
Amboseli Sentrim (2 nights)
Lake Naguru (1 night) - we did drove and visit Naivasha before arrival to Naguru
Masai Mara (2 nights)
Nairobi (1 night and full day)
Departure back home late evening
HR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome experience
This six days in Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara parks were such an exceptional itinerary, well designed to start from the bottom to heights with wildlife in very high resolution. Every day was story to itself and only if there is unlucky day, you'll see not much. Thanks to Didas, our guide, there wasn't any such day. We hadn't fancy car or table cover when eating on picnic-sites, but we had what we came for: pure wild life. This 6 days tour gave us understanding what does it really means to visit the northern Tanzania and soak up its wildlife.
Phil was the one to whom I was negotiating (0-24 WhatsApp), Didas was our guide and Vincent wait for us at the end. All of them did effort to make us feel special for the time with them.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible experience with incredible guides
Wow ... what an experience. We had an amazing safari trip with Axis, 8 people in two cars with two amazing guides (Ken & Robert). We travelled from Nairobi to Amboseli and then through Tsavo West & East and I couldn't have asked for anything more.
The trip itself was amazing, the route was great and we saw amazing animals. The cars were comfortable and getting water each day was a small but fantastic detail!
The guides we had were incredibly knowledgeable about what we were seeing and had a sixth sense about where to go to see amazing things (Lions, cheetahs, 100+ elephants at one time!) and it made the trip a trip of a lifetime.
I'd highly, highly recommend Axis, Ken & Robert.
Thank you for an amazing experience and one that I'll never forget!
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Matoke tours exceeded our expectations! Well done! We absolutely enjoyed the trip through Uganda!
From the first contact we had with Matoke tours Uganda we were convinced we made the right choice to book our safari trip in Uganda with Matoke.
Everything was so well arranged.
We had a small schedule and budget but Matoke helped us to make this trip unforgettable.
Whenever there was a problem with the planning they supplied a solution.
The trip was absolutely great. The lodges they suggested were excellent: so nice, neat, clean, great service, very friendly and helpful staff and the locations were beautifull!
But what made our trip really exceed the expectations was our guide Richard Tumusiime!!!
What a great guy, the best guide ever.
With 24 years of experience as wildlife guide, ranger and trainer (for wildlife guides) he knew so much to say about all the beautiful things we saw during our trip. He is the best, safest driver I ever experienced. Traffic in Uganda can be scaring but we always felt safe.
Uganda is one of the most beautiful countries we have visited!
We hope to go to Uganda again soon and will absolutely have no doubt about which tour operator to choose: Matoke tours Uganda!!!!
Matoke tours Uganda: Thank you for making our trip one of the most beautiful, memorable trips we ever made!!
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Safari From Transtrek
We went to 2 Game Parks (Sand River in the Masai Mara, and Tortillis Camp in the Amboseli), and a Coastal Destination (Chale Island, The Sands) as well at the Giraffe Manor in Nairobi. It was all excellently organised by Daniel at Transtrek Safaris. The entire series of destinations were visited without a hitch (transfers, pickups, flights, etc). I would highly recommended that Transtrek be used on future safaris.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Rod trip to Kidepo National park uganda
We contacted Ropani Tours and travel the last minute and Dixon was so helpful and efficient, our safari was organized quickly and professionally, we spent four nights four days in Kidepo and we were luck to spot nearly all the big five but Rhino in our second game drive! Our guide Lucky (he was very lucky with the game too) was very professional and knowledgeable...our accommodation recommended by Dixon was also great with great cuisine too! The Karamoja and Ike people really spiced up our day three in the park, I can't recommend Ropani Tours enough! They are so reliable, friendly and easy to deal with!
QA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing experience with mane tours and safaris
Well received very organized and they make sure you get an amazing experience.their service is top notch and affordable rates also. You can rely on them.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience, all the animals we hoped for, great service!
We are so glad we booked with Right Choice and had a wonderful experience with our guide George Mulinge, who was an excellent driver and wildlife expert. The accommodations were better than we expected along with delicious food at each location. Our 5 days in Naivasha/Nakuru/Masai Mara were unforgettable! One highlight was seeing hippos grazing in the backyard of our room at Naivasha Sopa Lodge in the evening and waking up in the morning to zebras, water bucks and giraffes wild in the yard. We saw flamingos and 12 rhinos early in the morning at Nakuru and saw the rest of the Big 5 at Masai Mara, as well as cheetahs and the huge Eland antelope.
The coordinator, also named George, was quick to respond and was very helpful in making adjustments based on our budget and interests, including biking at Hell’s Gate. We are so pleased with our experience and highly recommend Right Choice.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really good job
Serengeti Wakanda offers amazing safari tours and I really recommend them. Everything is well prepared, they explain a lot and take well care about persons, nature and animals. Especially Andrew did an amazing job and I really want to say thank you for an unforgettable trip.
Every park is special in a own way, so it's nice to see more than one, when it's possible.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari operator in Tanzania
1) Employees of the company are attentive to the wishes of the client.
2) Good cars
3) I managed to see and pay attention to all the animals from the list
4) guides are interested and happy to talk about everything related to safari