CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Chris and Safari Partners put together a perfectly co-ordinated and executed safari trip for us.
We had high expectations of our trip to Zimbabwe and Botswana. Our trip exceeded those expectations on every level. From my initial contact with Chris, relaying to him what we wanted to do, to his recommended itinerary and to our face to face meeting, where he answered all questions, the process was perfect.
We stayed in four lodges, with two of them being remote, fly-in, bush camps. The places were exactly as pictured (no brochure shock), but what could not have been relayed prior to our arrival, was the warmth, friendliness and happiness of the staff that ran and worked in the lodges. The food in all locations was fantastic. Because each of the lodges, (other than the Ilala Lodge in Victoria Falls), was small, we got to know our fellow travellers and the staff on more than just a superficial level. The guides and trackers were highly knowledgeable and accommodating, always trying to get us the best views and positions for their photo happy clients. The managers and guides even ate meals with the guests, which further enhanced our stay as we got to find out about their lives and families.
The animal sightings were off the charts. The skill of the trackers and guides to actually track the big cats, and to lead us to them was fascinating. Tracking a leopard for an hour was exciting and fun.
There were so many aspects of the trip that fantastic, that there is no way to relay them all to any prospective client. I would just have to say, that we would not hesitate to recommend Safari Partners to anyone contemplating an African adventure. We will be contacting Chris in the future to help us book further trips to one of the most truly beautiful and friendliest places on the planet. Thanks Chris and Safari Partners for making us such happy clients!
AT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Far beyond our expectations!
Congratulations to Humphrey and his excellent team. Thanks to their experience and quality of service we had an extraordinary journey over 9 days and estimated 2.000 km on and off the road. All was well organised. With Patrick, far beyond a driver guide and more a very very capable man with a vast experience on the road and for the wildlife, we considered very lucky to see so many of the beautiful wildlife in Kenya. In Masai Mara we saw the "Big Five" within 3 hours. And we did not only spot 1 or 2 of these impressive animals during our 1 1/2 day. No, we saw more than 20 lions at once , 8 cheetahs ( 5 at once), 100 or more elephants. We saw 2 Leopards (one eating a zebra high on a tree) and countless Zebras and Impalas. During our trip through different National Parks we got the impression that it was Patricks experience and his own passion for wildlife which gave us the chance to see so many of Kenya' wildlife. Hotel Standard is very high, food was really excellent and on top of everything, Kenyan People are extremeley friendly and self confident. An mixture which makes them very amicable. For a a better understanding for Kenya I definitely recommend to go to Kenya and get an first hand impression of this vibrant country. It will help to change opinion and prejudice.
NO
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
Everything was lined up AS agreed. The guide on the safari was competence and a nice person. All accommodations were as expected.
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful trip
We went on an individual tour for 4 people for 8 days and we were very happy with the trip. The trip was perfectly organized and we fully realized our plans and saw even more than we had hoped. Special thanks to our guide Joshua and Minneh for the great organization of the trip, patience and attentive attitude to our wishes.Next year we are going to go again on a similar trip and again turn to organize a safari in the Jocki Tours
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very efficient and reliable as well as offering the best quotes!
Truly amazing experience for the family. Even though it was off season for the migration we got to see the Big Five and really up-close. Our very experienced driver/guide Nester had tremendous local knowledge being a Masaai himself. Jaqueline in the office of Bushtroops was extremely helpful and patient since my wire transfer took some time. Will recommend Bushtroops any day.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
This Company offers Superb Value
We did a relatively short 3 day Masai Mara Safari with Shoor Safaris in Kenya over the Christmas period. We actually often come to Nairobi for work and I've sometimes booked similar safaris with other companies. However I would highly recommend Shoor as they have us an excellent your with accommodation in a quality tented camp at a great price. The tour can was in very good condition & the driver Chris was amazing.
Excellent value.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wow! A Great Little company.
My wife and I did a lot of research before settling on Travel For Change to do our Safari. The initial correspondence was excellent with all our questions answered and the information provided was helpful. This was the initial reason that we picked this company. Upon arrival to Kenya, they sent a driver and guide to meet us and take care of our transfer to the hotel before we headed out. These guys saved our bacon as the hotel was not ready and we would have been stuck if it had not been for them.
The next day we began our safari and were greeted at our hotel by our guide, Francis who was to be our point person for our safari. We could not have got a better person. He was everything we expected and more. The safari was a 6 day/5 night journey that took us through 3 parks and through it all, Francis went above and beyond to ensure our safety and comfort. His skills were amazing and took us to around each park and made sure we got to see what we wanted. In a nutshell, he made it a special trip.
This is a smaller company and their flexibility and attention to detail, made our safari a truly special memory!
DE
Wonderful 2 weeks in Namibia
We had a fantastic time in Namibia. The tour organized by Wild Wind Safaris was nicely organized and fully met our expecations. All of the lodges we stayed at were good and the food nice. The different landscapes were stunning and the wildlife is beautiful. The price you pay for seeing all this is that you are spending a lot of time in the car on the road but this you know in advance as the country is big and there a many gravel roads where you cannot drive very fast. We had a really excellent guide who shared a lot of information with us and gave us many insights about the country, the people and the different tribes.
US
Amazing experience
This trip was amazing. Kenya walking survivors was fantastic. Our driver, Kennedy, did an wonderful job taking care of us and finding wildlife. The trip was beyond our expectations for the price
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
very nice and fun. Good team.
every things was OK. the team was on time, very kindly.
Safari was extraordinary, the site is wonderful and near Joburg.
A great moment