50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amboseli/Tsavo West Safari
Daniel arranged a great three night safari for us to Amboseli and Tsavo West in January. His local knowledge helped us plan an interesting trip that effectively used the time which we had available. He found us good quality accommodation at a reasonable price. We also used his Toyota Land Cruiser which has a lift up roof that gave us great views of the animals. His driver, Peter, was brilliant. Peter knew the wildlife and used his local contacts in the Park to find out the position of the latest sightings. We saw lions, cheetahs and a leopard in those three days. We have used Transtrek again since this trip and I would definitely recommend them.
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
This was absolutely the trip of a lifetime for myself and husband and good value for money.
Our Kenyan tour guide, Alex, was exceptional, accommodation good and sometimes excellent and food superb. We initially thought the Kenya/Tanzania safari expensive as you pay in US$ but it was good value for money. We felt safe at all times given terrorist threats in Kenya but security was tight and we were pleased to be searched on entering hotels and supermarkets. The East Africans are extremely friendly and welcoming and we saw so many animals close up. I now want to go back again to other parts of Africa. We also found the Sydney office of African Ubuntu Safaris very helpful.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A+ Experience
Malcolm Van Coller is a first class proprietor. Simba 4X4 Tours and Safaris is a first class operation. I had the pleasure of visiting Africa for the first time in my life this January. I am a city dweller, from the United States; I have never even been camping! Van Coller and Simba 4X4 made my inaugural Africa experience UNFORGETTABLE. I felt comfortable and safe the entire time during my visit; even in the remote and "wild" areas. Van Coller's expertise in all things Africa and Safari journeying is plainly evident and reassuring at every turn. He also happens to be very personable and hospitable. He has a magnetic personality and truly went the extra mile on every possible occasion to make the experience special. I will never forget it. I will return to Africa. I will, moreover, rely on Van Coller's expertise and genial nature to be my guide on these subsequent journeys. Kudos to Van Coller and Simba 4X4 for a job exceptionally well done. It is my pleasure to pass this message forward about the wonderful value proposition available to all interested in visiting the REAL Africa with a REAL guide (Van Coller); and Safari operator (Simba 4X4).
Our honeymoon safari was life changing!
All of our expectations of going on a safari were exceeded! The lodge was so luxurious, the service some of the best in the world & to be in the bush with the wildlife forever changed us. Luckily Southern Destinations sent us to an area where there are the most leopards as well as all the other Big 5 wildlife. We had many sightings that we will treasure & took hundreds of photos. The South African rangers are so well educated & can tell you everything from the smallest dung beetle to everything about elephants. They graduate from Wildlife college & are certified guides. The native trackers have grown up on the reserves so they can spot animals or tracks when no one else can. Our food at the lodge was top notch & the chef accommodates any & all special requests along with providing wonderful wines. We felt terribly spoiled our entire stay!
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under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great trip wonderful people
I enjoyed a missons trip to Kenya on March of 2014. My experiences were wonderful and eye opening! I traveled with a man named Moses not only was he a great guide to our tour but he was a wonderful person full of life and kindness I wouldn't recommend anyone else if your planning to go on a safari you will truly have a wonderful time.
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
My 40th Birthday in S. Africa
We were there for two days without knowing where to go to book Safaris. Where ever we went; oddly enough, no one was able to help us. Then we decided to stay at a backpacking place in Nelspruit and this is where our adventures began... with Crazy Dave and his Kruger Flexi Tours. Crazy Dave took time to get to know us and what we wanted in our vacation and we were more than please! So pleased that we put our trust in him than with any other company. Not only did Crazy Dave go out of his way but he really goes out of his way to earn your trust and made our vacation to S. Africa better than what we had expected. We ended up meeting with so many people and at times we would change our itinerary to be with the new people we met! Even after our Kruger Tour, Crazy Dave helped us in the other cities in S. Africa we were going to. Crazy Dave helped us, with booking and how to get there! Crazy Dave and his entire staff made my birthday a birthday to remember! Thank you Crazy Dave! *PANGOLIN! =)
A brilliant introduction to Africa
From the first email providing advice ,until boarding the plane home, Transtrek provided a seamless service discussing our particular requirements ,suggesting possibilities and then delivering a holiday which the family will never forget.
We saw so much, be it the animals, birds , the drama of the landscapes or the people. The visit to the Masai village will always remain the highlight with Kilimanjaro & elephants in the background. The driver, Peter, was fabulous, finding all the big animals including a pride of lions with cubs and answering our endless questions with enthusiasim. The accomodation that Transtek booked was unforgetable whether the park lodges or the tented village.
We cannot wait to return
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
tailor made service
After a trip to Naivasha and Nakuru in 2013, we went to Amboseli with Africa Flash Mc Tours end of 2014. Both experiences were excellent. We especially appreciated how Peter took his time to discuss with us what actually mattered for us on the trip, as well his effort to provide us a trip and an accommodation we like. As going the extra mile, he did more than one extra call to find what would suit us and our daughter. Looking forward to a new experience this year.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best adventure of my life!
Best tour guides ever! John and Antony knew so much about the land, the animals, the people, everything. I felt safe, (even when an elephant charged us!) and secure, and it was so wonderful being with two amazing people who took such great care of us and really went the extra mile to make sure we had the best time. The food was fantastic, too! Don't leave your lunch out anywhere, the monkeys are little thieves. :D I can't wait to someday take my husband back to Tanzania to take them on one of their safaris, they are just magical!
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What an amazing experience and service!
Through connection, we got hold Edwina Ngigi, the travel agent for Africa Travel Safaris and we are glad we did do business with her. Three families from San Diego, CA got connected with her and we had several skype meetings to customize the 2-week Safari tour for us. The agent was very courteous and educative to prepare us for the tour. The agent was very considerate in accommodating our vegetarian meal needs and in taking care of the group of 13 starting from and to Nairobi airport for a total of 16 days. Those 16 days of experience was amazing with quality of safari, knowledgeable drivers and guides, plenty of choice of food for each meal, morning and evening safaris, comfortable vehicles, arrangement of visas to cross between Tanzania and Kenya, etc. Overall, our 13-member group had fantastic experience (one in life time) and strongly recommend using this company for future Safari tours