FI
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great two weeks in Botswana!
The first impression is often crucial. When I started planning our safari trip to Botswana, I contacted a few local tour organizers in the internet. Mark from Gondwana answered promtly and came up with some tempting suggestions and good description of what to expect. So, it was easy to select Gondwana to work with. Our itinerary underwent numerous changes and last minute alterations and every time Mark patiently and quickly responded to our needs and wishes. The end result was great and everything worked as planned. We had wonderful time in Botswana. Visited 5 camps, all different, all with comfortable and spacious accomodation and good meals. Flew on small planes from one place to another, did safari drives with knowledgeable and helpful guides every morning and evening, saw lots of animals, gulped sundowners with spectacular sunsets, etc. Even the weather was on our side. Then it was nice to finish our safari with a visit to Victoria Falls and to celebrate the birthday of one of our travel companions with a sumptuous dinner on the terrace of Victoria Falls Hotel.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jackpot and a great safari trip
Jackpot Safaris arranged everything very perfect! We had a great guide/driver, accommodations are really nice and Andrew replied all the time very quick to our e-mails during the preparation of our trip!
Thank you for the very special and nice trip and keep on the good work Jackpot Safaris!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good local guide for Kenya, but choose someone else for Tanzania
Ok firstly lets get this clear first. These guys are a local Kenyan tour company, and not a UK or US based one. As such you need to accept some "Hakuna Matata" moments in exchange for a much lower cost. If you aren't willing to accept some inconveniences, then pay the extra money and go to a Western company.
Now I've gotten that clear, Right Choice are a good, respectable, honest and reliable local Kenyan tour operator. Charles (Opany), our guide, was amazing. Eagle eyed, knowledgable, and best of all just a good guy whom you can get along with. We had a great time and got some lovely viewing and photo opportunities. Also the places you go are really good for the money you pay. Ok you won't be staying Right Inside all of the big game parks, but you tend to be paying less than other company quotes for a lot of the same lodges/camps. They are seemed very flexible to cater to your wishes/budget which was great.
During our Kenya tour, they initially got the itinerary slightly wrong but George was more then happy to make sure it was amended to an agreed itinerary, with some alterations that actually suited the conditions for better viewing than we had originally planned. Word of advice to avoid any mistakes, make sure you have a typed itinerary that you circulate with ALL your correspondences, and make sure George agrees on this one. That should solve things. Also be aware that George is more then happy to tailor an itinerary to suit you, so don't be afraid to request specific changes after doing some google mapping, trip advising, and review trawling.
Now we did a Kenya/Tanzania trip with Right Choice. What I didn't realise is Right Choice don't have a license to operate in Tanzania, so they outsource to Kili Slopes safari company for Tanzania. These guys were ok, the accomodation was on par with Kenya but our tour guide, although lovely and found us some more great photo and viewing opportunities, was less outgoing/engaging than Charles and as such was a bit disappointing in comparison.
Overall I would recommend Right Choice safari's (in particular for Kenya).
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beyond expectation experience.
I have travelled with Helinas safaris severally and i recommend the company as best in terms of quality service.
I got the opportunity to see an animal i have always wanted to see.
The driver was very informative.
I got beyond expectation experience.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A gorgeous place with wonderful people.
The Makoa farm is again and again the destiantion of my travels. Meanwhile, I visited this special place four times. The people are incredibly friendly and the atmosphere is very familiar. The many possible activities make every visit to be something special. The hosts try to make every wish come true and organize a special program for everybody. In addition to riding and horseback safaris there are a lot of things to do. For example a monkey walk with some of the baby and teen monkeys, watching fruit bats in a cave, take a jeep or walking safari in nearby Arusha Park, visit a giant turtle, explore the village or the market in Moshi , take a bath in the Hot Springs and many, many more. The accommodation is gorgeous (early morning tea or coffee in the bed or on the terrace overlooking Kilimanjaro) and the food is phenomenal. Both riders and non-riders could have very special days (or weeks..) on that place.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Tour Company, thrilling gorilla trekking in the mist in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
I and my friends were overwhelmed by the exhilarating tour to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Under Charis Uganda Safaris Ltd, we went to Trek the gentle giant - the mountain Gorilla - we were professionally handled by our tour guide Joseph Olupot who was friendly and helpful. The Gorilla Trekking was well organised and the park rangers were magnificent. Should you desire to have a great experience while on holiday, consider Uganda and Charis Uganda Safaris Ltd,you will not regret your decision.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing honeymoon! Safari and Beach combination
We were really, really impressed with Africa Odyssey. They knew exactly what to do for us and got the itinerary spot on. There is so much choice and it's so confusing but Dave, our consultant, made the perfect trip for us. We saw incredible animal sightings. All the predators and antelope! Our beach lodge was breathtaking and exactly what we wanted after a safari.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Awesome Amboseli Trip
I wish to congratulate Helinas Safari for their good work, My family and l visited Amboseli and we had a beautiful tym, went for game drive and it was lots of fun. The hotel was 5* with excellent Service and plenty of delicacies. We dnt mind taking another tour with Helinas Safari cos we found it very easy to travel as all arrangements were made on our behalf and ours was only to present ourselves. On behalf of my Family l'd wish to congratulate the Helinas and Pray that God blesses them as they save Families the trouble of planning Safaris. For those who only see Helinas Safari adverts and nvr bother to knw what they do as l used to, kindly give them a call to find out abt their packages and you'll be surprised how easy they'll make your travel.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best valentine experience
My fiancé and I had a memorable getaway to Zanzibar coutersy of Helinas safaris. They arranged all the ground work and hotel options. They provided us with a tour to stone town and the rest of Zanzibar Island, the scenery was magnificent and a must see for everyone. It truly was the best trip ever.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The island paradise of Fanjove
Africa Odyssey helped me plan and book the perfect honeymoon to the beautiful and pristine island of Fanjove. This destination is a must for any beach lover and I have AO to thank for making it happen.