They shoot animals in front of you
They shoot elephants and rhinos in front of you and leave them to suffer. Horrific!
An amazing destination with fantastic people to make your holiday memorable.
We visited Tyron Safari in October and the whole experience completely surpassed all of our expectations. The transfer from Johannesburg was effortless, the accomodation was very comfortable, food was brilliant and everyone we met was trying to make our holiday as good as it could be. I couldn't recommend this company enough.
SE
A kind, beutiful land full of surprices.
We are very satisfied with our trip. The weather was good, the food was okay and we had a good guide.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Namibia by Saleha Ullah
Namibia is a country with amazing wildlife and so much more. I was surprised at the abundance of wild animals we saw in Etosha, but also saw other wildlife along our journey travelling across the country. The country has so much to offer in addition to its wildlife, including some of the highest sand dunes in the world, traditional tribes and hiking opportunites.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great choice for a first-time trip to Africa
Great choice for a first-time trip to Africa, with Zanzibar sandy beaches being the perfect complement for a few days of Safari. Not too many tourists, although still a bit crowded.
The Ngorongoro Crater is something you must see at least once in your lifetime.
US
Outstanding safari adventure with Transtrek - Book now, do not hesitate.
After months of research, I finally decided on Transtrek for our "Bucket List" trip. From the start our communication with Daniel was easy and pleasant, he really worked hard to get us the trip we wanted, he is thoughtful and paid close attention to what our needs were. He revised the itinerary a few times with our input, until it was precisely what we wanted, and within our budget. I felt very comfortable using Transtrek which is important when you are spending a good amount of money for a 13-day vacation. Trying to plan something from a distance, with a stranger in another country is intimidating, but working with Daniel was like working with a friend, which truly put us at ease.
The trip itself? Well, we are still smiling, downloading movies and 3500+ photos. It was unbelievable, one cannot imagine the things we saw, everything but the rhino, but that was OK with us since on the way to look for the rhinos, we came upon 2 large male lion brothers on their way back home around 830am. We followed them for an hour, chuffing and roaring as they communicated. The behavior was extremely interesting, and we were so close to them, that my heart started pounding (and I'm not easily frightened) about a 20-25 foot distance.
All of our days were filled with really interesting encounters, a giant python, African hunting dogs (very rare) and a female elephant so close that Peter didn't turn the vehicle off since she was in "charge" mode. We kind of snuck up on her eating in Tsavo West. The brush was so dense that we couldn't see each other until we were right on top of her, and she us. Exhilarating! We saw so much; Lions, hippos, zebra, giraffe, elephant, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, crocodile, hyena, ostrich, warthog and much more. I even got a bunch of kisses from a friendly, beautiful eland at the gate of the Masai Mara reserve. A huge animal with large horns, but tame and friendly as he/she was a rescue at a young age. I could have stayed there all day with the eland, beautiful animal...
This safari was absolutely unforgettable thanks to Peter our driver. He is very knowledgeable, smart, knows his animals and their territories, he was also very accommodating to us and was flexible on his timing. We were in good hands with Peter, we felt safe, comfortable and most of all we had the time of our lives, really an incredible trip. He knew where to locate and spot the animals, as well as an expert on the wildlife itself, especially the birds, so many huge birds in the reserves and Peter knew what all of them were - impressive knowledge.
Do not hesitate for a moment booking with Transtrek if you are searching for a tour company. I am a skeptic at heart, and always will be. I do not ever trust blindly without extensive research, but at some point you need to book a safari with someone, right? My instinct told me Daniel is a trustworthy man after emails back and forth with him, and I am happy to report my instincts paid off. Great trip, great animal sightings, and especially a great company to put my trust in, I would use Transtrek again in a heartbeat.
Asante Sana Transtrek, hope to meet again in the future.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well plannd tour to Kruger and Panorama route
African Coast Travel & Tours did a great job in Planning 3 days of Safari in Krüger National Park and a road trip to scenic Highlights nearby. During our 3 Safari trips, we managed to see the big five and also man other animals. The booked lodge was comfy and the food provided was very delicious. The transfer from Johannesburg as well as the trip to the dights near Kruger was always kind, flexible and informative.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything was perfect
At first I really appreciated being able to express myself in French. To each of my questions, I received clear and precise answers. The hotel proposals were very interesting and out of the ordinary, Manze Camp in Selous, Sunshine Zanzibar Hotel Matemwee, Coffee House Hotel Stone Town. On the spot the drivers were always in advance to the appointments. Our trip was superbly organized and where there was danger for our trip (the plane left early without warning), Anne made every effort to wait for us at the airport. Without his efficiency and that of his driver (traffic jam on the road) we could not take our plane to Selous. Again thank you Anne, everything was perfect.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
My ''wow'' safari
Kenya is wonderful and beautiful. My friends and I booked a seven days safari with Savannah Sound safari's . Right from the beginning they were quick to answer all our queries,and on arrival we met with our guide Julius who was with us during our safari. What a privilege to have seen all the big five, Julius just knew where to go and find them. I loved his good communication skills,interpersonal skills and knowledgeable about the wild nature. I would recommended any person to travel with them to experience the great safari adventure.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic from beginning to end :)
When I was planning this trip with only 6 weeks advance notice, I had a lot of previous experience traveling, but not to Africa and not with safaris. I found the Safari Bookings website from a reference in Lonely Planet. As I started to put in what countries and the amount of time I had, KWSS kept popping up with wonderful reviews and fair to excellent pricing! The reviews cross referenced well with Trip Advisor, and I especially appreciated being able to email a few former KWSS clients with questions!
Mr. Otieno was a pleasure to deal with, quickly responsive and very professional, and he customized a 21 day itinerary just for me that hit all of the places a Kenyan friend had advised me to see! I did an itinerary that included Mt. Kenya, Samburu, Naivasha, Nakuru, Lake Bogoria, Lake Baringo, Maasai Mara, Tsavo East and West, Amboseli, and Ngorongoro Crater/Arusha in Tanzania. Apologies if I somehow left anything out! All were wonderful.
Most of my accommodations were terrific. My very favorite was Kibo Safari Camp in Amboseli (I could live in that "tent" long-term, and the staff were super lovely and food was great and oh, what a view of Kilimanjaro!) followed by Voi Wildlife Lodge in Tsavo West, swanky with a very cool watering hole! but many stood out -- Octagon Lodge near Ngorongoro and even the city hotels like the Charity Hotel in Arusha and Sky Hotel in Nairobi I really liked and would have been happy to stay longer :) The one exception would be the Ngulia Lodge in Tsavo East -- very nice views at dusk and I did get to see the leopard, but the room was outdated and uncomfortable and it was impossible with a single outlet and only 4-5 hrs of electricity to both charge my devices and have the fan working. And the food was beyond awful and recycled from one meal to the next. However, given the location and the view I understand why I was there for one night...
My main guide was Paul in Kenya -- he and I were together for 18 days and it was a delight! He is extremely knowledgeable, attentive to the vehicle and an amazing driver, proactive in having maintenance done so we didn't get stuck anywhere, concerned about my safety and enjoyment, with a lovely personality. He was very very patient with my wanting to stop for photos just about everywhere, and I got some great ones! :) I would recommend him wholeheartedly as a guide/driver to anyone. In Tanzania I had Innocent for 2 days -- he is terrific and super bright, fluent in many languages, and seriously interested in the birds and animals. Takes his professionalism seriously and I'd love to go back and spend more time with him as my guide in Tanzania! At the end of the trip for the last day and a half I had John as my driver around the Nairobi area and to the Giraffe Center and David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust where I had requested to go. He is absolutely great as well!!
Kudos to KWSS for helping me organize such a kick-ass amazing trip, and taking care of all the details, and supplying me with fabulous guides and great accommodation at a very fair price! Would absolutely recommend and I would love to travel with them again!