35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Made the trip 11/10
Our guide made the trip even more amazing than it was. He knew all the local landmarks from the moment he collected us at our friend's place in Jo'Burg (flexibility) throughout the 5 day tour he matched us (irish) conversationally with all kinds of interesting topics and discussions on places we were travelling through or animals and birds we were viewing. He had as much of an interest in finding the sightings as we did and not just the big 5 which we did also see. He is more than qualified in his field and evidently not just providing the service as a way of making money, he genuinely cares for the plant life through to animal life around us and its survival. A pleasure to be in his company, many a lifetime trip a dream come true. 11/10. Always will be thankful.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceeded all our expectations - and we had set them high!
I have just come back from a 14 day tour with Experience Uganda including Murchison Falls, Entebbe, Ishasha (Queen Elizabeth National Park), Bwindi to see the Mountain Gorillas, and Jinja to chill out for a few days at the end. The trip was a special birthday present for my mother, as I promised her 22 years ago (when I came back from seeing the gorillas in the then Zaire), that I would take her to see the Mountain Gorillas one day. My last trip was amazing, but truth be told was done on a bit of a shoestring, and included about a week of not washing, which I obviously could not expect my 74 year old mother to contend with. So I decided to contact Experience Uganda for a slightly more upmarket trip. I could not have been more impressed with Kevin - right from the moment I contacted him online, his communications were informative, swift and personable. This continued throughout the period leading up to our trip, and was evident throughout our time in Uganda. The itinerary Kevin came up with was absolutely perfect for my mother and I - it included all the places I wanted to show my Mum and the lodges that Kevin chose for us were spectacular. The friendliness and hospitality throughout surpassed all of our expectations, and the experiences will stay with us for the rest of our lives - something very special that my Mum and I could share. I have only known my mother to be speechless twice in my life - once was when my sister and I surprised her and Dad with a 25th wedding anniversary party (almost 25 years ago) and the other was when our guide Fred surprised us with a bush breakfast - the view was breathtaking and the look on my mother's face was priceless!! I went to Uganda expecting to be wowed by the wildlife, which I certainly was, but I was even more impressed by the people we met, the extremely positive attitude towards conservation and supporting local communities, and the undeniable warmth and friendliness of the Ugandans. Every place which we stayed at was a small piece of paradise. Kevin and Leslie's beautiful Karibu Guest house was no exception, and we cannot thank them enough for looking after us (thank you Leslie for your 'special tea' for Mum's cough) and for providing us with memories that will never leave us. I finally managed to fulfil my promise to my mother, and the trip surpassed even my own very high expectations. Thank you so much Experience Uganda, and please keep doing what you are doing - because you do it so darn well!! Christabel (and Sigrun) Moseley
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
great trip - Gorillas , volcano , monkeys and lots of beautiful countryside in just 4 days
Nicolas did a great job suggesting and refining our itinerary over 3- 4 weeks before we settled on a 4 day trip out of Kigali . Great hotels , fantastic guiding and a wonderful few days with my daughter seeing the gorillas , climbing a 12,000ft volcano and finishing off with the golden monkeys . and after all that dropping us back at Kigali airport to catch our flight home . Great value and should be someone you contact if you are looking to have a well organised trip
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
AWESOME IS THE WORD
Was really looking for a company that would make my birthday memorable. I booked with the above. The trip to Watamu was awesome. Mildred was so welcoming and concerned. The memories will remain scribbled on my heart. Thankyou wildlife safaris. Looking forward to booking by you again .
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
It was a perfect tour ! flexible and nice people. Ill do it again ;)
They manage everything when I was coming from tanzania and they was realy nice. Flexible and open mind. They realy enjoy show their country and that is realy nice. I could see all I would like to see and more thank's to them !
Thank's a lot and see you next time guys ;-)
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Majestic
Everything was perfect! Our guide Charlie was THE man!
He made sure we all had a great adventure.
And the cook was great to!
I deeply recommend World Tours & Safaris Tanzania.
Thank you so much!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A truly breathtaking trip!!
This was our first safari and was everything we had hoped for, and more! We had a marvellous time with our very knowledgeable guide Wilson over 6 days of perfect itineraries and hotels. Everything was well organised and the service was both personal and professional. A big thank you to all the team at Compass. A truly breathtaking trip!! Highly recommended.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Better than watching animal planet!!
What a great trip this was. Can't say thanks enough to the guys at Compass for all the help and their expert knowledge of where to go. Thanks to these guys I saw amazing things I never dreamed I would see in person. I hope to come back again and will always remember this trip thanks to Compass!!
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Safpol Safaris certainly met the criteria.
In November, with a group of friends we took a trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe organized by Safpol Safaris.
We have been travelling for many years to the world's most remote places and that destination was another challenge for us. We can definitely consider ourselves as experienced travellers, and very demanding ones for sure. The itinerary is vital to us. It should be extensive, intensive and, last but not least, well thought-out, and the one suggested by Safpol Safaris certainly met the criteria. Bearing in mind the combination of the high standard transport, board and accommodation, we think that the trip was prepared in a perfect manner. In the opinion of our entire group our guide, Ms Mariola Pawelczyk, commands particular praise as a competent, caring and simply professional person.
QA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Masai mara visit
We loved the safari.Everything happened as planned by peter,with no extra cost and no overrates.The manyatta tented camp was great,the parks were great and our guide/ driver did everything to please us.We recommened you guys to everyone who come to kenya for safari.