DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Queen Elizabeth National park and Bwindi National park
We went on a 4-day safari with Vivid Adventure Safari in the last weekend in February 2018. We visited Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National park. The nature was very beautiful, and the tour operator always let us stop to take pictures if we asked for it. The accommodation was very good, and we had excellent food wherever we went.
If we can give you an advice when you pick this tour operator it would be that you must make sure the program is followed by the guide.
Also make sure the price you receive is for the right program because we ended up paying 300$ more than the first offer we got.
The National Parks are definitely worth a visit when you go to the Pearl of Africa. To summarize, it was an experience we would not have missed.
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The best trip ever - an amazing time in Uganda with Cheetah Safaris!!!!!
We spent two weeks in Uganda and it was an amazing trip - planned, organised by Robert and Jacqueline and accompanied by Robert as our guide and driver. Starting with the first contact everything worked perfectly well - the program and the price - we got all information in time and our plans were fulfilled.
We stayed in very nice lodges - nice and clean rooms, very good food- and Robert fascinated us with his knowledge about Uganda in general and in particular the wildlife and nature of the parks.
At the moment we are planning our next trip to africa - certainly with Cheetah Safaris again!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Good safari, well organised.
The guide and driver Kikitu knows a lot about animals. So he was able to explain their lives. He was attentive during the safari in the park, which is not always teh same with somes drivers. He was too very helpful. We enjoyed our safari.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional Driver, Fastest E-mail Response, Safe
We are a group of 3 people traveling from Thailand. We requested quotes from 3 different companies. Beacon Safaris was the first one that answered. Robert, the administrator, gave us very detailed information of what we were unsure or curious of.
On our first day, Anthony, our private tour driver for the safari, came to pick us up in our hotel in Nairobi in time. He made sure the itinerary was clear to us and encouraged us to ask as many questions as we wanted.
During the game drive, he did his best to lead us to see Big 5. The experience completed our wish and made our trip a memorable one. We surely recommend Beacon Safaris and Antony the driver. When on a safari tour, our tip to you is that make sure your camp, hotel or lodge is located inside the park, not outside.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Surpassed my expectations.
Accomadations and board were exceptional. Itinerary was comprehensive. The driver-guides were welcoming, warm and knowledgable.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Custom AFFORDABLE Trekking Experience
KISA safari went above and beyond for my Gorilla trekking experience. They came from Uganda to pick me up in Rwanda, helped me navigate the border crossing, and created a magical three day experience. They took care of everything: transportation, food, permits, lodging, and activities. I went Gorilla trekking, took a long lake tour, glamped, and had amazing food. On top of all of that, it was an incredibly affordable experience.
I'd highly recommend KISA!
ES
All-around impeccable holidays
Nature is all around you in Kenya, whose citizens strive from the bottom of their heart to make your trip worthwhile.
CA
EXPECTATIONS EXCEEDED!!
I am very thankful that after an extensive internet search for our African adventure, that I stumbled on Safari Bookings and World Air Travel and Tours.
From the very beginning , through countless emails and revisions, the coordinator, Elias was prompt, professional and helpful. His hand was felt throughout the tour, as he checked in with our guide and even met with us a couple of times. Our guide and driver, John was perfection. His gentle nature , extensive knowleadge of the animals, birds and plants of the region, plus his expert driving on the wash-board roads. Throughout the tour, John sensed when his aged 70+ passengers had had enough for each day, which was very much appreciated. This was to be "a trip of a lifetime" and it didn't disappoint.
The hospitality at all the camps and lodges on our tour were everything we had hoped. After our first day in Tarangire, we stayed in the Maramboi Tented Lodge and it was truly magical. I texted friends the next morning, that I had awakened in a luxury tent in the "Garden of Eden". What glorious surroundings, herds of wildebeasts, zebras and giraffes roaming freely. I also want to mention the Ang'ata Tented camp, which Elias added to our tour, where we stayed 2 nights. It really gave us the romance and the "Out Of Africa" feel that we will never forget. The beautiful tents, meals and the second night dinner on the lawn followed by a celebratory song and dance by the staff, was unforgettable.
The Zanzibar leg of our trip, was a lovely respite after a wonderful but tiring safari. The resort , though remote from Stonetown, was quiet, gorgeous and just what we needed. The whole trip was filled with breath-taking events that we will never forget.
Do not pass by this company without close consideration.
Additional info for fellow travellers:
Things we brought we didn't need :
1. Warm PJ's for the cool nights on the Serengeti, and light ones for Zanzibar. We slept in the nude - too warm everywhere; and
2. Puffer vest for cool evenings - warm nights everywhere.
What I wished I had brought:
1. Short cotton robe; and
2. Ladies - consider panty liners, hand sanitizer and baby powder - Iffy washrooms, picnic sites and humid weather.
Travel Suggestion:
Recommend you consider a couple of days layover if your travel time exceeds 24 hours including stopovers.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent service from beginning to end.
I had a 10 day Solo trip in Rwanda with Africa Tours Adventure and could not have been happier. The owner, Nicholas, was very helpful in customizing my trip. He was always quick to respond to any questions I had and he had great ideas for my trip. My guide, Barnabas, was knowledgeable about the country and the wildlife. He also was very good at anticipating my needs and keeping me on schedule.
I was able to see everything I wanted to at a reasonable price. Nicholas gave me lots of options for activities and accommodations that worked with my budget. In the end, my trip included 2 Gorilla treks and a golden Monkey trek in Volcanoes National Park, colobus monkey and chimpanzee treks in Nyungwe National Park, a game drive and boat ride in Akagera National Park, a stay at Lake Kivu, museums, nature hikes, and more. I felt like the accommodations were well represented to me and were of good value. The vehicle assigned to my guide for the trip was a good Land Rover. Overall, my trip with Africa Tours Adventure met or, in many cases, exceeded my expectations. I would travel again with them in a heartbeat.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safari booking made easy
This was my third trip to Botswana using African Ubuntu Safaris. They respond to communications in a timely manner and the service is exceptional. You tell them what you want and they do all the work putting it together. I've had no issues on any of the trips. Transfers, including a border crossing, have always run smoothly and the hospitality of the safari companies, the accommodation and the guides have exceeded expectations as have the wildlife sightings. As an older woman fairly new to solo travel, the ease of aspects like transfers has been particularly important.
On my recent trip I spent a night in Maun at Cresta Riley's before embarking on a safari to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve with Letaka Mobile Safaris. This included three nights at the Wilderness Plains Camp and six nights mobile camping. I enjoyed it all. The Wilderness camp is lovely and staff are welcoming and friendly. The highlight for me was the mobile camping. The Letaka guide was outstanding, as were also the meals produced by the camp chef. The Central Kalahari is an astonishing place, wild and vast. We had good wildlife sightings and it is a place I'd like to visit again, hopefully next time after they've received some heavy rains. The next visit to northern Botswana is already in the planning, this time not travelling solo, and we hope to book it through African Ubuntu Safaris. I would recommend them with confidence to anyone planning an African safari.