65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Courtesy, knowledge, safety, AND adventures to surprise and thrill.This to
This safari was way beyond expectations. Communication with the Director and the Guides was excellent .
The guides were extremely well informed and even passionate about the environment and the animals who lived there . They really understood the wilderness , respected it and had a deep knowledge of the nature of the wild life that belonged there.
The atmosphere was of helpfulness or mindfulness and the food was to die for !
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A real cultural experience
The communication with the staff was excellent. They really listened to what we needed and gave us some great experiences. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to see the best of Tanzania.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wow, they call it the Game Hotspot Safari! and that's just what we got! and much more...
We did the Safari with Chris and Nicky, there were three other groups on Safari with us, two from the States and a lovely chap from Slovenia. No joking that this is the game hotspot safari, we saw four of the Big 5 only missing out on the Leopard. Lions twice, Rhino once and innumerable Elephant and Buffalo besides the many other deer, sorry no deer in Africa - buck and other creatures big and small, even had a honey badger padding through camp. The food caught us by surprise, who would ever have thought!, a delicious Thai green curry on safari and that was the first of many culinary surprises. Spacious tents, comfortable mattresses and attention to the last detail made for a fantastic Safari. The Safari truck was another surprise, we had seen pictures on the website that just don't do it any justice, I mean it has everything you can think of and then some. We can honestly recommend Nicky and Chris (aka Kruger Safari) for anybody who is planning a Holiday. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Total Guarantee above expectations
My personal experience with Bigtime is nothing short of excellent in all aspects, they're very efficient and reliable and professional. The guide/driver we used ie Stanley was extremely great. I'd use Bigtime any other day to whatever safari destination no doubt
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent service. Smooth Trip. Excellent value for money.
We did a VERY last minute booking over Easter travelling with a three year old to Zanzibar. Our inquiry was handled very efficiently. The trip was very smoothly including transfer from the airport to the hotel and the hotel was fantastic for families. The trip was also excellent value for money.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience
I had a wonderful experience with Kibera Holiday Safaris. I was a little skeptical at first because there were so few other reviews but I was impressed with the quality of my experience. I did a half-day safari in Nairobi National Park and had a great time. Peter arrived on time at my residence (even a few minutes early!) to pick me up and then even helped me find coffee when we got to the park. I was on the tour alone since I'm here for work from the United States but he made me feel right at home and we had a very nice conversation. Peter was a great guide once we were in the park and because of his diligence and knowledge of the park I saw three rhinos, five giraffes, three lions, herds of zebras, secretary birds, and many other animals. He previously worked at the animal orphanage at Nairobi National Park and he really knew his stuff. I highly recommend using Kibera Holiday Safaris.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Quite a Memorable Trip!
My family and I have just landed from a three day trip with Wildlife Tours Adventure to the famous Maasai Mara; the Safari was amazing, we had an awesome evening drive in the Mara triangle, the scenery was breath taking! Our driver cum guide is very well conversant with park, we got to see the elusive leopard. The meals were well prepared comprising both African and European cuisines. We look forward to coming back in August for the great migration. Thanks alot for the excellent trip!
EE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our trip to Masai Mara, Amboseli and Mount Kenya
We were recommended Big Time by a local friend and in short - we are quite happy with the choice.
They helped us with hotels in Nairobi, took us to a very very nice trip to Masai Mara (do climb the hills there with some Masai guides, it's very nice if you don't leve it to the middle of the day, better temperature in the morning), took us to Naivasha lake, from there we went to Amboseli and Mount Kenya. We were very happy with both the drivers snf guides we got assigned during our trip and also happy with their help in Nairobi (one of our companions needed a bit medical help).
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Amazing in Every Way
Encompass Africa is the only travel agency that I would recommend with no reservations whatsoever. They were truly amazing in every regard. The trip they organised for us, still remains our best holiday ever.
We dealt mainly with Danica but also had some discussions with Jonathon and the service they both provided far outlived our expectations. When we begun our discussions, we were not really sure of exactly which countries we wanted to visit but Danica was only too happy to discuss different options and send us some ideas. I can still remember that first phone call with Danica and the thing that really stood out was the feeling that at last I had found someone who knew what they were talking about and who had actually visited the countries and camps that she was recommending so could tell me what they were really like.
It took us a lot of phone calls and emails before we decided on what we wanted to do. Here again, we got outstanding service. Not once did we feel rushed or pressured by Danica. Danica (and Jonathon) were exceptional in responding in a timely manner and they always got back to us when they said they would (sometimes it was even before the time they had promised).
We finally decided on a 7 week holiday and did a self-drive in South Africa, visited Victoria Falls, then did safaris in Botswana (including a houseboat), Kenya and Tanzania and finished with a trek with the gorillas in Rwanda.
Our trip was perfect, just the right mix of experiences. There is no doubt that it was because of Danica's and Jonathon's knowledge of Africa that we had such an amazing holiday. The order we did the trip in was perfect.
When we were planning this holiday we believed it would be a once off experience. However, we had such a fantastic time that we are certainly planning to do further safaris and there is no question about who we will book with - it will be straight to Encompass Africa.
I believe that the main reason why Encompass Africa plan such amazing holidays to Africa is because of the their own love of the countries. When talking to them their passion was really evident and it was obvious that they really wanted us to enjoy the holiday and come to love Africa as they do.
Well done Danica and Jonathon and we look forward to planning our next holiday to Africa with you.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome Budget Safari!
I was on a trip to Kenya with my girlfriend and decided to go the budget route. We booked it through Baboon Safari and the experience was simply amazing. Dennis and his team were very professional and took care of all the travelers with utmost respect and care. Dennis was very flexible and accommodating with the needs we had. He has a vast network of tour guides that he can help set up people to accommodate their individual needs. Although not knowing what to expect we trusted him and his group of drivers and guides to educate and show us about Africa (Kenya and Tanzania).
We were picked up from our friends house in Nairobi. Due to my personal travel constraints I wasn’t able to review and sign the contract earlier but Dennis and his driver Lawrence picked us early in the morning and while in route to the office signed the contract ($1100) for 9 day safari. We drove a Mitsubishi Delica 4x4 with a flexible open top (for game viewing) to Masai mara the first day and went on an evening game drive. It was a transforming experience and we saw four out of the big five on the first evening. The road to Masai Mara takes you across the great rift valley and it was a humbling experience. The second day was Masai Mara as well and we did morning/evening game drives as well. Went to the Mara river, got stuck in the rain, ate brown bag lunches, bonded with our safari mates, hung out with Masai people etc. All in all, Kenya was an awesome experience with our driver Lawrence. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Africa, animals and the preservation of the environment. In addition, we felt safe with him. That was very important to us.
The second leg of the trip took us to Tanzania (TZ) which was a inter country travel bus that Dennis put us in. It’s not a glamorous bus and we have to deal with the situation. Crossing the TZ border was an experience in itself but if you are open minded and follow the pact you will have little to no trouble. Just be patient and be firm on your answers. Once arrival in Arusha we were greeted by Abraham (Baboon subcontractors). We went on our TZ adventure of Ngorongoro crater, Lake Manyara and Serengeti. We were a little disappointed that the itinerary got changed without consulting us and were taken to Lake Manyara instead of two days in Ngorongoro. Nevertheless, the safari was awesome and we were in the care of Max (guide/driver) and Alifa (chef). They both took great pride in their profession and taught us about Africa and wildlife as much as possible. We did sleep in pop-up tents at nights and ate whatever delicious meals Alifa prepared for us. During our trip to Serengeti, we saw the leopard and thus finished all of the big five.
Upon our return to Nairobi, Dennis took exceptional care of us. We had planned our own adventure to see rest of Kenyan coast and he stayed with us until we were assured of our next leg of the vacation (bus). He also accommodated us upon our return to Nairobi from our travels and gave us a ride to the airport as well. All in all, Dennis and his team did a fantastic job to make our vacation as safe and memorable as possible. Thank you for all your help and kindness and we will never forget our African adventure!