35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible trip, fantastic guide, great organisation.
Really enjoyed the tour - guide was knowledgeable, patient and organised everything very well. Information sent was clear, comfort level was consistent with how it was described. Touched on most of the key places. Accommodation and food better than I expected. Overall the tour exceeded our expectations. Only addition would be to add the Okavango Delta as an option and add an intercom to the bus!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Let down by inept and inexperienced tour leader
The tour was from Nairobi to Vic Falls. The driver and cook were terrific but the tour leader was inexperienced and failed to integrate those who went to Rwanda with her with those who joined later in Kenya. She just refused to manage any form of seat rotation which saw on a day where we were on the road for 16 hours, 6 newbies share just six seats while 9 others (who had been with the tour leader earlier, enjoyed sprawling out over 18 seats. Some having 4 seats to sleep across while 6 others sat upright in single seats with the bags under their feet. After the 16 hour day and the following 14 hour one, I suggested the tour leader enforce some type of seat rotation. Didn’t happen. Lots of other examples of her inexperience. She was also easily influenced by some of the travelers. She would give instructions only to have a couple of strong characters challenge her plans and more often than not she would give in and accommodate their complaints. One example of her favouring some of the travelers was when she dragged out of a bar a couple when they were 5 minuets late for dinner but 3 nights later, one of her “gang” was 20 minutes late for the evening meal so she had a plate made up and kept warm for him. The truck was getting on a bit and the tents/mattresses are a bit tired. But overall the trip is good value but would benefit greatly by having an experienced tour leader. The food was great. The tours fantastic as were the game drives.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Roadtrip to Malindi, Watamu, Kilifi and Diani
What can I say about African Suburbs Adventures?
They definitely deliever always an amazing, budget friendly holiday trip! Communication is always on top. I tell them what I want and they do it for me. After traveling with them for around 6 years already, basically I dont even have to tell them how my holiday should look like, they already know that ;) I for sure like to have some chill days on the beach but I love to explore Kenya because it's such a beautiful country and Lamech always comes with great new ideas for my roadtrips :) Never ever did i get disapointed with them and I know I never will!!
Basically from the moment I arrive in Nairobi till the second I leave, African Suburbs Adventures is in charge. From Airport pick up, hotel booking, bus/flight booking and so on..they do everything for me and I never had to worry about anything.
Thanks Lamech and Team for so many great moments I had because of you guys! I will definitely come back to Kenya and you can be sure that you are the once who are planning the trip for me :) Asante sana
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
John was excellent. He is friendly and very easy to get along with. His knowledge is extensive!
Excellent! I am already recommending John to all my friends and family in Australia.
John was excellent. He is friendly and very easy to get along with. His knowledge is extensive!
Excellent! I am already recommending John to all my friends and family in Australia.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Having not visited the region, we left it up to an experienced travel coy to organise our tour plan
When you travel, the one thing you want is for everything to go smoothly in terms of ticketing, transfers, borders and the like - particularly when you are hopping from one country to another. Experience Africa Safaris seemed to know what they were doing and they worked out as a good choice. Our experiences at Hwange, Victoria Falls and cruising on the Chobe River were made that much better by the choice of accommodation provider.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful trip to Zimbabwe!
Experience Africa Safaris provided extraordinary service and expertise in setting us up for a truly memorable trip to Zimbabwe. Marion worked closely with us to suggest several alternatives. Once our itinerary was chosen, she guided us through all of the steps to ensure everything was in order. From the moment we arrived in Bulawayo, through two safaris and a weekend in Victoria Falls, the transportation, accommodations and special activities flowed flawlessly. We were thrilled with the safaris (Amalinda Camp and Somalisa Camp) and thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Victoria Falls. This was a trip of a lifetime for us ... we will return and we'll certainly be working with Experience Africa Safaris on our next trip.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Dream fulfilled
I chose a small safari company, employing mostly women as guide /drivers and went on my own. Traveling this way I was able to meet and have many one on one conversations with the different guides and other Ugandans. It was a wonderful experience. Yes , I saw and loved seeing the animals, but my greatest joy was meeting the people, finding about the rich cultural diversity in the country, interacting with the children and villagers, and getting to know my guide.
The rainy season had come a little early so there were lots of adventuresome road driving due to washouts etc. but my guide/ driver was awesome. Nothing seemed to phase her. The accommodations, although basic due to where we traveled, were always clean and serviceable. Staff at the various places were always helpful, polite and friendly.
Many of my friends say that I was brave for traveling to Uganda and Kenya on my own but due to the professional experienced treatment I received from my safari company and the genuine kindness of the Ugandan people, I can honestly say that I never felt threatened or unsafe. If someone is looking really experience an African country , not just view it, Uganda is the place to go!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great opportunity to reset after a very hard week's work
Pilansberg was beautiful and the Shepherd's Tree Game Lodge is to be recommended - friendly staff, excellent food and our guide, Ruan. was exceptional. All transport was efficient and friendly
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!!
I & my husband visited Kenya in early Oct, it's our first anniversary and belated honeynoon :)
we booked our first Sarafi trip with Wildebeest, out guide is Daniel and he's awesome!!!! he knows a lot about the wildlife, and we learnt to be patient in front of the wild.
we met all big 5s and the migration, we met a lot of lovely safari animal and everything goes very well!!!
accommodation is in different styles in different days, we stayed in tents, courtyard, and the even alien huts!!
we do enjoy every minutes during our time in Kenya, and we will be there again very soon!!