LK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good
I just picked a 7days lodge safari with Africa wise safaris. I am happy to say that I was extremely lucky to go with this company. From the beginning of our conversation, everything went smoothly. Kelvin responded very quickly to all of my emails and I was very much satisfied for his great helpful information and advices. The safari was very amazing. My Guide Elisante was very knowledgeable, friendly and charming guide. He knows a lot about the bush. He showed me almost everything I wanted to see. Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro crater and Lake manyara were all beautiful wildernesses with different unique contents. I saw Elephants, Giraffes, Lions, Impalas, buffaloes, Cheetah etc even Rhino in Ngorongoro Crater. Accommodation plus meals at Country Lodge, Halisi Tented Camp and Ilboru lodge in Arusha were perfect. I will always recommend this Company for any traveler looking for life-affirming experiences. Thanks Kelvin and the team for organizing a wonderful safari!!!!!!
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience
We had been dreaming of a safari in Tanzania for years and this Summer we finally had the opportunity to make our dream come true. After quite a lot of searching we finally decided to accept the offer from Soul of Tanzania. From the first contact, the sales team (Francis and Miguel) proved to be extremely reliable, helpful and professional, with all our emails being replied to within maximum 24 hours. After exchanging several emails, our itinerary was custom tailored to our preferences: two days in Tarangire, one day in Ngorongoro, two days in central Serengeti and two days in northern Serengeti. After being picked up from the airport by our guide Herman, Iris came to our b&b before the afternoon to welcome and brief us about the itinerary. The safari was totally successful and exceeded our expectations. Herman was a knowledgeable, professional and considerate guide. His knowledge of wildlife, flora and fauna is impressive. He left none of our many questions unanswered. Also, we were impressed by Herman's talent for spotting animals from very far and finding remote spots off the beaten track where animals could be observed without being disturbed. The highlights of the safari included a female lion chasing a warthog, a huge pride of lions resting, a family of cheetahs and a massive herd of wildebeest crossing the Mara river. Herman was always thoughtful and caring, doing all he could to please us and make us feel comfortable. We also appreciated how Herman managed to optimise the time and show us as much as possible. The service provided by Soul of Tanzania was outstanding. We really enjoyed the warm lunches we were served every day, whereas all other companies only provided their clients with lunch boxes. We slept in tented camps, in touch with nature but with all comforts provided. All camps were from comfortable to very comfortable, serving nice to excellent food. At the end of the tour Iris met us again for our feedback, which could only be extremely positive. Thanks Soul of Tanzania for this amazing experience, that we'd like to share with the whole family in the future.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very professional company, excellent safari experience
They are very responsive to requests for information. We went back and forth quite a bit refining our itinerary and they were very helpful in finding the right fit for us.
The safari itself was well planned and conducted. We had a comfortable car with a good driver to take us around. Everything went as planned because the logistics of all the tours and overnight locations were figured out by them. The cost of the safari is substantial but it includes accommodation, meals, car and driver, which also seems reasonable.
The safari itself was fantastic. All the trips were well guided by professionals and the wildlife was fantastic. It is amazing that they can pretty much guarantee that you'll get the experience you're looking for-- tracking chimps and gorillas, seeing lions in trees, etc. The best experience is the gorilla tracking... it's a challenging hike but the landscape and the gorillas make up for it.
The countryside drives to and from the destinations are also excellent. We drove from Entebbe to Kibale (for chimps), then QENP (for savanna safari) and then to Bwindi (for gorillas). It's a good way to see the landscape changes and the life of the locals. Overall, the safari was excellent.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing trip for a group of 21 Artists
We had a great experience with FOAA. Before the trip Hamadi (the owner) was very responsive to our many questions so everyone was prepared. From the moment we touched down the FOAA team was there to support us. We were given an additional vehicle and driver and were joined on the safari by Hamadi (to handle logistics) and his most experienced master guide who was encyclopedic in his knowledge and insight. Each driver/guide has been through a rigorous training program at the university and had rich information to share about ecology, mammals, birds, and plants. They managed our safety, comfort, and experience flawlessly. Our lodges and rooms were very good. The food was well prepared and delicious. I will be organizing other safari adventures in the future and will continue to use FOAA.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Unexpected Uganda. Nature, Safari and much more
I didn't expect to find Uganda so fascinating.
It was a while that me and my husband were planning this trip and I have to say that Destination Jungle was just the perfect solution. Every day our driver and guide took care of our tour and explain to us what we would have seen and done. He was also very flexible with our expectation that were pretty high. I had a wonderful experience and I would recommend to all to join this tour to celebrate nature and appreciate our earth.
HU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely fantastic, safe, trustable and recommended! My dream came true!
I worried a lot before my Kenyan trip travelling alone as woman from Europe to Africa. I had been searching, reading reviews and forums for weeks. My dream was always to go Kenya to see the fantastic wildlife from my childhood. Finally I had my budget and I decided to travel. I read so many fantastic reviews about KWSS and they offered me a very good affordable price for 12 days safari in Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Amboseli, Lake Naivasha-Nakuru-Baringo-Bogoria and Maasai Mara parks.
Mr. Otieno replied me always immediately (I had so many concerns and questions, we had about 100 emails) and when I finally met with him he was so friendly, kind and smiley and so trustable (next time I won't use paypal, I had some problems with it, the online payment link was quick, trustable and safe)
As a semi professional photographer the locations, good car and good guides were important for me to see the animals as close as it was possibe. The guides and taken pictures were absolutely above my expectations! I could see the Big Five and almost all the common animals in the parks.
My guides James and Evans were professional drivers with big knowledge (so many thanks for them!) and I could feel myself everywhere in perfect safe. They could spot hidden animals and they showed me as many animals as they could in the 12 days but not in hurry. We had time every day for watching or just beeing in the car in middle of Kenya in a park with the wild animals or just relaxing.
Accomodations were also more than I expected! I can't pick 1 or 2 favorites because all of them had its own special highlight, with comfortable rooms and delicious meals. In Voi Wildlife and Ngulia lodge (Tsavo) I could have my meals next to drinking, playing elephants, antilops, monkeys, birds or buffalos. In Amboseli the Kibo Safari Camp was so authentic with friendly staff and real adventurous atmosphere and with the best and cheapest souvenir shop. At Lake Naivasha in Elsamere beautiful birds and colobus monkey were all around, Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge had a breathtaking view. Soi Safari Lodge (Lake Baringo) was so relaxing and finally Sekenani Camp in Maasai Mara with homely, friendly tents and lions' grumple was like a real wild adventure.
If you choice KWSS you will get an absolutely wonderful lifetime experience, a memorable great holiday in wonderful places with so lovely people and staff and fabolous wildlife! I will choice them next time hopefully in the next year! Now all my friends are saying : ooo I would like to go with you next time :)
Don't hesitate it's unnecessary. Just book, get the needed vaccinations and malaria pills, go and enjoy!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime adventure
Our experience with Lion King was perfect. Anna was great and helped us to organize a trip specified to our wants. We enjoyed every aspect of the safari and felt taken care of every step of the way. The lodges and tented camps (more like glamping than actually camping!) that Anna picked for us were everything she promised.
Our guide and driver, James, went above and beyond for us, truly making the trip.
Our only regret is that we did not stay longer!
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Kenya Safari
We had a lovely time in Kenya! We visited Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli during a 6 day safari.
A ballon flight was also part of the program, and this we can highly recommend.
But, our driver/guide Alex made this experience unforgettable and one of our loveliest memories! A big, big thank to Alex!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Holiday of a lifetime
I spent a considerable amount of time researching our Africa holiday only to find that I felt confused by all the information on the internet. Then I spoke with Encompass Africa! From the moment I emailed and then chatted with Jono on the phone I knew we were going to be well looked after. We are a well travelled family however planning a trip to Africa was a different experience for us and Jono made it all seem so easy. He was wonderful with our kids and he gave them great information to manage their knowledge and expectations about being on safari. We had the most amazing holiday because Encompass Africa listened to us and they understood what we wanted from our holiday. When we were in Africa everything went smoothly and the contacts Encompass Africa have on the ground are so professional and most importantly so warm and friendly. Our holiday was the most wonderful experience for our family. We had the most amazing guide (we miss him!), the accommodation was fantastic and as we expected, the food amazing and plentiful, and the wildlife was incredible because Encompass Africa knew where we needed to be at the time of year we were travelling to see the wildlife. I would definitely book another holiday with Encompass Africa and recommend them highly.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was good experience with Tuki safaris and we enjoyed the safari thanks
The Communication was okay, service was great and the Tour was wonderful