20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Adventure of a lifetime
Our first ever trip to Africa went above and beyond our expectations thanks to the catering, assistance and overall service provided by EASTCO. From the initial contemplation stage of visiting Africa to the end of our journey Simon and the team were absolutely fantastic. They developed the perfect itinerary to meet our needs in constraints with; budget, time, destinations and activities. When we received our final itinerary from Simon we couldn’t have been more excited. The only negative we had (our own fault) was booking 8 months in advance and frequently found ourselves excitingly pondering other peoples safari photos, blogs and Facebook pages for the next 8 months.
All members and staff were extremely professional; our driver James was an exceptional guide/driver, easy going, very informative and looked after our every need (including ridiculous questions). Costa was an amazing person and chef; we had three course meals most evenings that were well and truly beyond our expectations. We woke up every morning to the delight of a wonderful cooked breakfast and a beautiful sunrise. Not once on our voyage did we feel unsafe or insecure; the staff members were not only professional towards us, they also acted the same to locals and other tourism operators. For those who have been to Africa will understand how boisterous, chaotic and unorganised a border crossing is, I couldn’t praise Simon and James anymore for making this process stress free and simple.
My hat goes off to Simon for their amazing knowledge and overall professionalism as they suggested two amazing treks that we would have never considered. Trekking with Mountain Gorillas in Biwindi Impenetrable National Park and trekking with chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park. These two adventures were absolutely remarkable we were fortunate enough to spend a great deal of time within meters of these beautiful creatures.
Walking with Rhinos in the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary was an incredible experience especially knowing about the significance of protecting these extraordinary animals and all expenses and donations made at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary go towards conservation within the area. Our time game viewing throughout multiple National Parks in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have supplied me with millions of memories that will last a lifetime.
Our favourite park was Serengeti National Park where Simon relocated our camp last minute to a special campsite among the beautiful Kopje in hope that we would catch a glimpse of the famous annual migration. Not only were we luckily enough to relax in our car viewing the amazing migration with Wildebeest and Zebra as far as the eye can see, right next to the road were a pack of African wild dogs. Once again we thank James not only for his amazing eye, as we would have missed them but also the historical excitement as he saw the dogs and this enjoyment was provided the entire safari. This all seemed to perfect to be true, was just waiting for David Attenborough to commentate in the background. The amazing Migration wasn’t the only beauty of this campsite, at night after dinner we were laying out the front of our campsite admiring a sky full of stars and the frequently suprising shooting star. Something so little which we no longer see from our home but at the same time brought us all together and formed absolute bliss and serenity.
Something I never thought I would have done in my life was White Water Rafting and Bunjee Jumping into the Nile river at Jinja, which was an amazing adrenalin kick (James was in shock that we completed these tasks and to be honest so was I)
Our final nights were slent indulging at Boundary Hill lodge in Tarangire Conservation Area. Our room was perfectly designed and placed among a spectacular escarpment looking over the plains of Tarangire National Park and a perfect resort to conclude our once in a life trip.
I would Just like to thank Simon for the ongoing support, assistance and providing the trip of a life time. Every part of the safari flowed from one great adventure to another, from the numerous day drives, night drives, walks, bike rides, boat trips and treks to the unique accommodation and destinations. We would love to return and will certainly be in contact with Simon to organise our next trip, we strongly recommend EASTCO to anybody looking to enjoy a trip of a life time.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great service!
We did an overnight safari at Murchison Falls National Park in July and were incredibly impressed by the professionalism of Carlos who went out of his way to ensure that we got the most out of our trip. We would definitely use the company again.
BG
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exemplary service! Excellent experience!
Both my husband, George, and I would like to extend our many thanks for the exemplary professional service. We simply cannot say enough good words and thanks for our experience. It was a real pleasure to work with you and to travel with our team- Symon (guide), Daniel (cook), and Kata (assistant). (We asked for Symon and Daniel in advance and were so happy to find we were to travel with them). We enjoyed tremendously our 14 day trip including the northern Kenya circuit up to lake Turkana, and then lake Baringo, lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara. From the time of the booking to the very end we had nothing but wonderful experience. Every detail was well thought of and arranged perfectly. We had a Land Rover for the whole trip and unforgettable off-road experience.
We are very well traveled however were very anxious about our trip to Kenya having had already a very bad experience earlier in the year in Tanzania. What a nice surprise - we were not only given all requested as part of our trip but even had things we did not expect- instead of sleeping in a tent in the 1st 10 days of our safary we were taken to great camps every night, had a room and a hot shower. Every one was so friendly and hospitable.
Symon, our guide and driver, was amazing. He is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, attentive, entertaining, friendly, level-headed, and very dependable. We loved any single moment spent with him. He is an awesome guide who simply loves his job, and gives everything from himself to assure best clients' experience. There wouldn't be a signle question unanswered. He has a great sense of humor and unbeatable way of telling stories (many stories and all inetersting). What amazing time at the dinner table every night. He was also quite patient (especially with the many pictures George was taking) and would always go an extra mile for client's satisfaction. Thank you, Symon, we were lucky to have you as a guide and we liked you so much.
Daniel was a great cook, preparing always tasty and diverse food. Every time I would say that was too much food he would answer "no, no, just a little bit. Hakuna Matata". And his pancakes...they were to die for. Soup, salads, potatoes - all so much delicious, and always presented in a great way.
All in all - we had one in a lifetime experience and loved it all. We would highly recommend Australken and our team to other customers. We would go back to Kenya in a heartbeat. THANK YOU AGAIN FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS FOR EVERYTHING.
Polina & George
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best company ever!
I have always wanted to go on a safari. I previously tried to book a trip and it was not successful. Two years later I came across SeeMore Safaris and Adventures and decided to try one last time to book my dream trip. Much to my surprise they offered way more than just your average trip. They are very knowledgable about the details and make sure they know exactly what your desires are before even starting the planning portion. Having someone from Tanzania, that knows all the details and speaks both languages, really put my mind at ease when booking my trip. The professionalism and friendliness created the most perfect environment for me to relax and really think about what would be the most fulfilling trip for me. Their services go beyond your average customer service. I felt right at home and booked my trip the first time visiting them. The safari itself was amazing!!! I highly recommend using their services if you are looking for a once in a lifetime experience with extraordinary customer service! Thanks again for making one of my dreams come true!
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A perfect package of safari experience for Botswana
From the moment we showed our interest in one of the safari tour packages offered by Roho Ya Chui, Ute was very efficient in helping us organize what we had dreamed of. Several questions we asked by e-mail over the first few days were immediately answered in person by her, and it was this responsible reaction which made us decide on the tour rather quickly. Being immediately convinced that we were getting a reliable package with the best itinerary, we didn't even search for any other operators or tours.
The safari trips itself in Botswana (Okavango Delta, Savuti and Chobe) was a succession of unforgettable experiences. Even compared with our previous safari trips in Kenya and Tanzania, this time gave us much more diversified animal and landscape sightings, and we were extremely impressed by the quality of the safari guides offered at each of the camps we stayed. We saw all the animals we wanted to see to our full content (except for a cheetah).
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
This was beyond our expectations.
I just want to say this is the best safari have had in a long time, I and my family were very happy with the services of wecam safaris and the driver guide was the best.
Big up to the wecam safaris clue.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Had an amazing travel.
Excellent travel, well coordinated,very good and responsible driver/instructor
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible
Congratulations! You've decided to go on Safari where you will have the best trip of life - seriously. Now you have to decide what tour operator to go with. If you want some large commercial tourist shop to take you Worldwide Safaris is not for you. If you want a personalized adventure, with friendly, passionate and thoughtful guides/drivers then call Ernest! There are no guarantees on safari, but give yourself the best opportunity to see the highest quality wildlife by going with an operator that has true local knowledge and, despite seeing it all by now, still get excited by the simple joys of the bush like watching a giraffe drinking water, finding baby warthogs or watching a leopard nap in a tree.
Maybe it was luck, or maybe it was Worldwide Safaris, but we really saw it all: lion kill, river crossing, the big 5 (we had single day where we saw the entire big 5 in one day), big animals, little animals, birds, interesting plants, Masai village, etc... Whether you have a specific interest or your group has mixed interests you can relax and enjoy your vacation knowing that Worldwide Safaris will take care of you.
I will definitely call Ernest and Worldwide Safaris when I go back to experience more of what Africa and Tanzania have to offer.
NZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience
from the time we requested a quote communication was excellent. Magda met us at the Airport and introduced us to our guide, Jackson who was a very good and obliging guide for the next 6 days. We especially loved the Safari camps we stayed at. the food was so freSh and delicious and the staff great. BUT best of all was the animals - we saw so much - just brilliAnt. Including the Big 5 and the tail end of the migration. Highly recommend Flash.
Trip to Gcadikwe Island, Botswana
In July we spent two nights at Impala Tours’ Gcadikwe Camp situated in the midst of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Directly surrounded by the impressive diversity of nature, one felt very comfortable sleeping in the spacious tents listening to the elephants and hippos browsing placidly next to you. The food was excellent and left nothing to be desired. Even in the peaceful seclusion of the bush some electricity was provided by a small solar station to charge a camera at the reception-tent if needed.
During boat tours we saw hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffalos and all types of birds and antelopes at close range… and beautifully coloured sunsets.
The tour guides were competent and all the staff were more than obliging and friendly.
It was a fantastic trip and very recommendable, anytime again!!