50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
15 night trip to Kenya and Uganda
KWSS are a very reliable company, I would no hesitation in recommending them to other travellers who wish to visit Kenya and Uganda. Otieno's communication is very good and gives advice and answers to your questions. We visited several game reserves in Kenya, all of which were superb but different in many ways - a real treat. The guides, drivers, cook do a great job to ensure you get the most out of the visit. We visited Uganda to trek to the gorillas, this was a long drive and our driver David looked after us very well. The trek itself is demanding, you need to make sure you have the correct kit, good boots, correct clothing etc Expect a hard day!
A very flexible company with a good workforce who work together as a team to make your experience a good one!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service and local knowledge
We have just returned from a holiday which was organised and booked by Suzanne at Vayeni securing better deals than we could have done directly. In addition from the beginning to end, Vayeni provided excellent service and Suzanne was incredibly patient at answering my endless questions very promptly which gave great reassurance when booking a trip from the UK. Highly recommended.
CH
We name it, and Lights on Africa and Destinations makes it happen, Highly recommended.
My Family and i had wonderful Safari's experiences with Lights on safari destinations and safaris. This time we visited Tarangire national park, the Serengeti and ngorongoro crater. Peniel Laizer the Managing Director organized our Safari pefectly, he replied prompt to all our E-mails , i must say, i wrote a lot of E-mails. Peniel answered very professionel to all our questions. He is very kind and so helpfulness in any situation i can't explain, and he is so friendly. Very professional, he knows exactly what and when to do. For us it was like coming home, lights on Africa Destinationand safaris make this possible. This is something you must experience yourself.
The day of our Safari, Peniel surprised all eleven of us with some gifts "masaai handmade craft" Asante.
Huruma was our tour guide for the second time, thank you so much, "you are the best". Huruma is very knowledgeable a tour guide with lot of exeperiences. He explained us the trees, the vegetation,the birds the animals etc, he answered to all our questions. Huruma know the parks like his own hometown. He also has heart for the nature and for the animals , he is very cheerfully, awesame.
I remember the Situation at the crater, more than 60 cars on one spot, all cars wanted to get as closer as possible to the rhino, our tour guide Huruma was the only one who didn't go closer, he blocked the load with his car so that no more cars could pass, by doing this the rhino could finally escape, this was so fantastic. This Safari was not our last safari with the Lights on Africa Destinations. These incredible experiences and much more with this Company and his Team always stay unforgettable for us, thats the reason why we highly recommend Lights on Africa Destinations and Safaris. Thanks you to the whole team, we will be back.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
fantastic experience. excellent service.
Excellent. Fast. Professional.
Thank you.
See you in July 2018
NL
They were excellent drivers, friendly and funny guides and knew clearly what they were talking about
We had a group with young and old people. The drivers/guides were so respectfull to the
elderly people but they also connected so well with the younger kids. The kids loved to be in the car with the drivers Protas and Cosmas. Even now since we are at home they still talk about them.
We got so much information from Protas and Cosmas about the wildlife and we could ask any question at any time. We learned so much from them, they gave us a part of their knowledge.. A big thanks for that.
They took care of us, they made this safari a special trip for our big family.
Bibi and Babu (the grandparents) were so happy during this trip, so thanks again for that!!
Ingrid Vos
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari, night in a Maasai Boma & a lot more! Authentic experience!
We booked a 9-day tour at Touch Africa Adventures.
I contacted Samuel (maasai owner) some months in advanced in order to compare prices and tours.
I avoid international agencies and contacted straight local companies based in Arusha. I chose Touch Africa not only because was offering a reasonable price but also the tour and cultural activities were better than the others.
We overnight and spent full day in a maasai boma - actually where Samuel was born and comes from.
This was the highlight of our tour. Also enjoyed a lot our stay in Lake Natron (less touristic and breathtaking lanscape!).
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Terrible organitation. Nobody knows your itinerary. No information, poor atention and bad manners.
I have never write my opinion about a travel, but they have ruined my trip, and I want to advice other travelers about this company.Don´t choose this company, look for a better one.
First at all, highlight the horrible organitation that they have. At the begining, before start the trip, Mike answer all the mails very quickly and without problems, although he didn´t send us the final itinerary with the overnight places until 3 days before. When we arrive there, start the problems. In each part of the trip (2-3 days) you have different groups and diferent drivers. They divide people in several vans and we were from different companies in each one. They are only drivers and don´t know nothing about your trip and intinerary. Don´t give you information about nothing. They let us at a crossroad where the itineraries are separated, and nobody knows who have to pick up us and the hotel that we had for this night. It happens again two times more, and when we arrive by bus from Tanzania noboby was waiting for us, we have to call the agency because they forgot it, and wait near an hour, and Nairobi is not a safe place for the tourist.
They also change the most part of our acomodation, they weren´t the lodges and campings that they said. And you are paying an expensive trip and they change by more economical acomodation. One of the camping was a place of free camping, without a ranger or security, so you can understand all the money that they get of the trip.
But the worst was the attention and manners of all guides. They are nothing friendly and I had never experience such a violent situation, when they ask for tips. They think tourist are a cash machine, they ask for tips for all the staff, including people you have never seen, and saying it wasn´t enough, and I assure you that with income per capita that has the country, they have enough with that tip to live 5 months.
We discuss with them and didn´t assume they mistakes. We come back very ungry and disappointed with the trip and all the staff.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic arrangement from Mr. Edward. Really liked his organisation skill. Very supportive guy.
I had visited Kenya city and Masai Mara b/n 9th - 13th Aug. The arrangements from Mr. Edward of Budget Safari was superb. Really enjoyed Masai mara tour. All well planned and properly managed by the gentlelan Edward. Masai Mara and Kenya city are very nice place to visit. There are many wildlifes can be seen throught the day. Driver James Bond was superb and dedicated. Because of his initiation, we could able to see all Big 5's. In Kenya I have visited to BAPS temples, Park lands - Hindus areas, Diomand Plaza, Sky Mall etc..
Thanks Edward / James Bond. Hope to see you again in Kenya.
CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6 Day Safari Masai Mara/ Lake Nakuru/ Amboseli
Peter from Africa Flash Mc Tours, did a nice job to organize all for us. The communication with Emails worked well. The whole Safari was perfect organized and we had a nice Driver with a lot of experience. At least we had 6 wonderfull days. Thanks to Africa flash Mc Tours Crew
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari!
I was very impressed with Pearl Africs safari. It was well organised and the drivers were really friendly and helpful. I'd definitely recommend them to everyone!