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50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
very good follow up, we were vtaken good care of both by Felex and our driver Hans
Communication and service excellent. It needs though some knowledge on how to travel in Uganda. Facilities at Crows nest and departure for boat to Sese is for some musungus a bit challenging. also guiding at crows nest could have been better / distributed among more guides maybe .
We could have managed without Tooro hotel and maybe have proceeded to some smaller place a bit firther ahead towords Murchison ( ask Hans- the place were he had his breakfast). Maybe also have skipped Semiliki - a bit disappoiunting with very few birds due to midday visit.
Apart from those small comments, we are all very satisfied and will recomand Rainforest and community tours to others. The idea of money going back to communities are excellent.
The food at elephant camp is top - those working there also very hospitabel.
Our driver was very good, both in driving ( apart from the right side in Kigali :-) ) and in service towards us. As well as in knowledge on wildlife
IE
Fantastic experience! Perfectly organised from first to last day!
We had the most wonderful trip in Kenya. We visited 4 reserves and managed to experience exciting wildlife encounters (big 5, hippos, zebras, giraffes, hyenas, ostriches, birds, cheetahs, jackals, gazelles, warthogs and more!). We also could witness a chase and catch of a wildebeest by cheetahs!
Seven by far Travel organization was perfect from planning to suit our needs (family of 6), to select accommodations and restaurants and they even retrieved some items we had forgotten in one of our hotels. The driver/ guide was great, very helpful, knowledgeable and nice. they were also very flexible and ready to make changes to the original plan to accommodate our needs. They took care of us since the very first moment we landed to our departure. At all times we felt safe and taken care of. We would highly recommend Seven by far to anyone visiting East Africa
HU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
great service, excellent guide, super fun group safari
Organising the trip with Ben was a breeze. I received a detailed plan and price breakdown responding to my requests and the communication was prompt and professional throughout. The trip itself was amazing! Our guide Stanley was super approachable and fun, was great company through the drive and the safari itself, and was very knowledgeable. Tripping through the Maasai Mara was an amazing and unforgettable experience. The accomodation was beyond expectations, we booked a camping option but ended up glamping really: we had beds and bathroom in a massive tent. Also the schedule of the trip was all according to the plan. Overall we received a great service and value for money and had awesome safari experience.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Spectacular
If you are reading this, you are likely surveying dozens of tour options in East Africa, which can be overwhelming. I found Kenya Walking Survivors through a third party web site that described various tour itineraries in detail. From the time I arrived at Nairobi airport mine was a seamless experience. On Day 1 I recuperated from my 33 hour trip from the U.S. at Eka Hotel, which was clean, quiet, secure and featured excellent food (particularly the breakfast buffet). On Day 2 I was picked up in the early morning and set out on safari at the Masaai Mara Reserve. I was very fortunate to be paired with Marcus as my safari guide. He has a whimsical, laid back personality. He is also professional and highly sensitive to customer needs. I had extreme good fortune over the next 2 days in terms of wildlife observed. Among many amazing creatures we witnessed to separate lion prides that walked within a few feet of our vehicle. The service was impeccable at Osero Lodge during the 2 nights I stayed there. Their food was decent. The Sopa Lodge at lake Navaisha is completely enchanting. If you have any appreciation for nature, animals, photography or pure aesthetics then go there. I would have loved an extra day at Sopa Lodge to take in the animals (which roam freely there) and the surroundings. Kibo Safari camp was magical. I would have loved to spend an additional day here also. Amboseli National Park was not as impressive at the Masaii Mara Reserve, though I did get some good wildlife spectating there. For me, the Kibo Camp was a perfect spot to slow down, have a swim and meditate on my general gratitude for this incredible experience. I spent 3.5 days on Paje Beach in Zanzibar and would have loved to spend 2 additional. The Dhow Inn is a European boutique resort with everything one needs to completely relax and unwind. Meals that are not included within the tour can be charged to one's room tab and the food was good. They have self service laundry, which I desperately needed following multiple days of safari. There are a barrage of activities for one to participate in, though I elected to spend my days in the water and under the shaded umbrellas of the Dhow private beach. I knew and accepted that venturing to Africa would not be inexpensive, but this excursion was affordable for me. The pricing was completely reasonable given it's incredible value (including meals, a private driver from morning to dusk, round trip airfare to Zanzibar and very desirable lodging). I love to travel and am quite savvy in my trip choices. I highly recommend this company for your East African adventures. Thank you, Mr. Otieno and your wonderful staff!
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Spectacular short safari in Kenya
Lake Nakuru National Park is a stunning destination, and the park I've enjoyed most in Africa. It is compact but brimming with wildlife, especially zebras, rhinos, giraffes, waterbucks, baboons, and many species of birds. It is located in the Rift Valley, on the coast of a large soda lake surrounded by hills. The park is only about a 2.5 hours drive from Nairobi, which makes it possible to visit it as a day trip from the capital. The drive over is spectacular. Soon after leaving the city one soon arrives at the escarpments leading down to the Rift Valley. We had lunch at a lodge in the park, which was fantastic. Highly recommended!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wild and "free" like animals should be
The Kruger National park s facilities was as clean as it could be, staff in shops and restaurants friendly and helpful, accommodation was clean and safe. The drive and animals as safe as they could be. Truly sad about the Rhinos being pouched and killed and that would be my only concern, they obviously need more game rangers to protect the animals
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about Kenya by Francisco
Kenya is a beautiful country with spectacular landscapes and interesting cities. The only downside, I'd say is the security situation, which is not great.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Review about South Africa by MadeleineVanWijkPhotography
South african is my birth country and beautiful and well worth a visit
VN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An experience that I won't forget
What an amazing experience I had in Uganda! The communication with Richard went smoothly. He answered patiently and promptly every question I asked. Steven was a very experienced driver. He always wanted to make sure that I enjoy the trip and that if everything is ok. He mastered the rocky roads like no other. The meeting with the gorillas was unforgettable too. I got to see the whole family of gorillas which was one of the most amazing things I've ever experienced. The rangers were extremely helpful. They always made sure that I can get the best angle to make photos of the gorillas.
After the tour, Steven even took me to the border with Rwanda and organized for me a taxi to go to Kigali.
And I'm really glad to be the first Vietnamese to ever have booked a tour with Gatatu.
Richard, Steven and the tour itself had definitely made a good impression on Uganda and its people. That was ad adventure that I will never forget.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect First Safari Experience
My boyfriend and I booked a 3D2N safari at Elephant Plains Game Lodge in Sabi Sands to round off our first trip to South Africa in November, and I could not recommend Paperjet Travel more highly. It was my first safari so I didn't have any experience booking/know what to look for, but from the very first communications Justin was incredibly helpful. He provided several options based on our requirements and budget and included additional transfer options (including private road and air transfer) - we ended up booking Elephant Plains as I had read very positive reviews on TripAdvisor about the lodge itself and the Sabi Sands reserve, and it was the perfect first safari experience! Justin always went above and beyond to make sure we had all the information we needed, and was always very quick at getting back to all my messages and questions (of which there were quite a few!). I would definitely use Paperjet Travel again - Justin provided a 5* booking experience and I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a perfect safari holiday. Thank you Justin!