LT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful tour
This tour was excelent. The safari was perfect, we saw all Big Five. After safari we hike at Kilimanjaro mountain surrounded by all greenery feels like in heaven. All tour was planed perfect, value for money. Our friend group advise for everyone the Vision Safari Tour 👍
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4 days Masai Mara
Ordinarily, I’m not the person to do reviews coz I like to keep my travels private, however, I was impressed by this tour agency. Though slightly young in business, they made my whole stay in Kenya a worth while experience. I was particularly impressed by how agile and innovative the tour guide was. I love the African Savannah and the expansive Masai Mara came in handy. I saw all the animals in proximity, our driver was really a genius, I have been on a safari before and I know its not easy coming in close contact with many animals, I must credit the team that was taking us around and I recommend everyone looking for adventure in Africa to consider doing it with ThinkScene Safaris
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent!! Highly recommend
Our recent experience with Safari Soles on a combined 3-day safari and 8-day trek on Mt Kilimanjaro exceeded all expectations. The journey began with a delightful stay at the Arusha Farm House, where the hospitality was unmatched. Geoffrey Samwel, the receptionist, went above and beyond to ensure our comfort, while Happy and Witness in the dining services accommodated my nut allergy, providing delicious and safe meal options throughout our stay.
Our transfer drivers, including Baltaza, Rafael, and William, were great. They provided an stress-free transition between the airport, hotel, and various adventure points. The safari, led by our knowledgeable driver Izak, was a highlight. His expertise in navigating the best spots for wildlife viewing and his insightful answers to our questions enriched our experience. The lodge accommodation, integrated with the local Masai tribe, offered a unique cultural immersion, highlighting the authenticity of our safari adventure. We saw thousands of animals in migration and the big five, up close with lions walking up to our jeep.
Undoubtedly, the best part of our trip was the trek to Mt. Kilimanjaro. Our chief guide (Antipas) and assistant guide (Emanuel) were seasoned mountaineers, who provided a top notch experience. Their professionalism, combined with a strong understanding of the mountain and its cultural significance, provided a safe and enriching experience. The porter team, led by a skilled chef who catered to my dietary restrictions with exceptional care, contributed significantly to our ability to summit. They ensured our food and utilities were hygienic and our belongings were safe and undamaged. Their professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail were commendable.
The sense of community fostered by the guides and porters with fellow climbers created a vibrant, social atmosphere at the camps, making our experience even more enjoyable.
As experienced climbers, my father and I appreciated the team's ability to tailor the pace to our skill level, allowing for an optimal climbing experience. For safety precautions, Antipas and Emanuel would temper our pace when needed but also push us when facing challenging aspects of the trek. It is no wonder they have such a high success rate in summiting! The views on the summit were breathtaking and our team took every opportunity to take pictures of us and explain the ecosystems and nuances of the mountain.
In conclusion, Safari Soles delivered an exceptional adventure, with professional service, cultural immersion, and attention to health and safety. I would highly recommend their services to anyone seeking an unforgettable African safari and climbing experience regardless of experience level.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simon was great!
I found cuckoo safaris during my research when starting to plan this trip. They were super responsive and accommodating to making changes in the itinerary that we wanted. I think it’s important to know that cuckoo is not with you the entire time they have partners in different countries such as Botswana. I had no idea that we would be passed off to some other company so it was a bit nerve racking when you are not familiar with the country. We were with cuckoo for 6 nights and 7 days and here are our pros and cons. Pros: everyone is on time for pick ups and drops off, the variety of activities provided is a great mix, AC vehicles for long drives or transfers, bottled water is supplied daily, the price was within our budget compared to different operators, the game drives are very long days but you get to see all the animals which is a very unique experience. Cons: all the hotels except the one we stayed at in Victoria falls were just okay (even with researching prior they were rated 4 and up on Google but just didn’t really fit/meet our expectations) good thing is you can ask for a higher tier, and biggest CON was the food was absolutely terrible. On long game drives they pack you a lunch but it’s a boiled egg, some deli sandwich and randoms snacks that have been sitting in a open door SUV from 5am in the morning not refrigerated or the drivers have food like rice and a meat just chilling in the trunk for long periods of time. You feel bad saying no thank you because these people are working incredible hard but I do not trust food that requires refrigeration at home to just be in the back seat of a car when it’s 100 degrees. I would highly advise bringing a bunch of protein bars, jerky and snacks to get you thru the day. Even at some hotels the breakfast buffets had under cooked eggs or meat or flies swarming a huge bowl of yogurt. I find it better to not have open food buffets in areas with lots of insects.
We did have a good experience and very glad we saw Zimbabwe and Botswana but with the amount of money you pay you would hope that there would be better food during long days. But unfortunately the food goes across the board for many tour operators as you see several different companies throughout your trip.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Value for money- over delivered
It was an amazing experience with all expectations exceeded.
Saw all of the Big - 5
Accommodation was very good
Morris delivered on his promises as well as the exceptional Driver Guide - Jeremy
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized, experienced and professional tour provider
We have planned a 5 day expedition starting from Nairobi and ending at Mombasa. Our tour was well planned and organized throughout the stay. The communication with the team prior to the start of the tour was reliable and the driver, Stephan, was well spoken, professional, always on time, and provided a lot of insights during the expedition. Overall, we had a great time and much satisfied with their service. Look out of them and their great service.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organist company with great communcation
I did a 5 day trip around Uganda where i saw the big 5 and chimps. The accomodation were nice for Uganda and the food was solid. I had a great time doing all the activities
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience thanks to the guide
Great experience, the car was in very good conditions but the real game changer was our amazing guide Isaac Long, whose experience led us to see the most rare and amazing animals. He was always up to make our wish come true and very patient with all the questions we had. He loves his job and show it every step of the way! Thanks again Isaac
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The true mighty jungle!
My gilfrend and I had a great time for the 2-day Tarangire and Ngorongoro trip! Innocent was able to accommodate and plan our trip last minute and we enjoyed every minute of it! Our driver Othuman was great and provided us with lots of knowledge about the conservation and the animals we saw. I would highly recommend this experience! Thank you again!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic Safaris in Kenya
Another fantastic Safari with Tazama Africa Holidays, we asked for a bespoke itinerary and Antony’s selections were excellent. We went to the Samburu and Mara in Kenya, saw many animals and birds were plentiful, we had a high quality driver who missed nothing! communication and attention to detail great as ever, and the pricing very competitive. The ladies in our group felt very safe at all times so we are super happy. This is our 3rd Safari with them and we cannot recommend them more highly.
