IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable experience
We took 5 day Masai mara- nakuru- naivesha with lenchada safaris. The experience was wonderful and is more than worth the price. Our guide and driver, James is very knowledgeable and he made sure we all were very comfortable throughout the journey. We saw all the big five including the feasting of the cheetahs. Everything from punctuality, cleanliness and staff behaviour was top notch. I strongly recommend lenchada and if possible ask for James as the guide.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best Safari Experience Ever (Have ben on 25+ Safaris over 30 years)
Honestly, of the 30 or more Safari trips I've taken in Kenya, South Africa & Tz, Northland Africa Adventures truly excelled. During our planning, this company worked closely with me, offering a great selection of lodging, working with our limited budget, and keeping me abreast of any changes. We were hosting a 1st time visitor to Africa, and they made two suggestions (An excellent Village Bike ride through Mto w Mbu rice fields & banana plantations, and a lovely lunch at one of the lodges) that made this trip special.
Northland African Adventures staff are On TIME. Their vehicles are clean, well-equipped vehicles (charging stations, small fridge, plenty of binoculars, very good animal, bird and insect reference books).
Our tour guide George went above the call of duty to help us with check-in at lodging and with extra requests. George is an absolute top notch tour guide - probably the best guide we've had over the past 30 years. He loves the animals & the earth, is extremely knowledgable, and can converse on geology & ecology as well as animal and bird life. He has a 6th sense for finding animals in action, which allowed us to see a cheetah mother & adolescent cubs take down a Grant's gazelle (previous safari) and a monitor lizard battle some plovers over their eggs (this trip). George related well with our two teenage boys; our entire family was delighted with the trip.
George's strong desire to reach out to Tanzanian kids and teach them about wildlife and instill a love and respect for nature is also admirable - he visits local schools and gives wildlife talks during his (very few) spare moments.
I would highly recommend Northland Africa Safaris. We will be booking them for future safaris. Give them a try - you will NOT be disappointed.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
THE BEST EXPERIENCE!!!
We had a really good experience with Ronald! He was the perfect Guide. He tried to help and recommended us everytime.
We suggest to go and have a great safari experience with him!!!
Thanks for everything Ronald! We’ll come back as soon as possible!!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The experience was so educative and fun.
Ultimate safaris really took care of us during the safari, communications were clear and all our expectations were met.
Thank you.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
In the end, we all felt like we want to ride with Kenamoti tours again
Excellent communication. We had the most remarkable family tour with Kenamoti Tours. Not only everything was perfect, but we felt, in every instance, that our guides and our Kenamoti crew truly cared about us, both the kids and adults. Kenamoti made our trip memorable.
For our children, ages 10 and 5 years, this definitely has become the most eye-opening, adventurous, and stunning journey of their life, something they will remember, draw upon, and cherish for many years to come.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We went to Massaï Mara and lake Nakuru
The service was excellent. Peter is very friendly and professional. He was available every time for all questions.
Patrick our driver was very professional and kind.
We loved our safari with Mc Tours & Travel. They were one time every days.
I recommande.
Sandrine
IL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fine and fare
Well organized tour and fine accommodation conditions
KW
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgetable Trip
Amboselie is not really big but packed with wildlife. Its really famous mostly for its elephants, among other animals like zebra's, gazelle , wildebeest , water buffalo , hypos, some lions , and birds. Life is concentrated around the swamps where most hang out.
I had 3 days ( 2 nights ) in Amboseli . Spirit of Kenya handeled my tour professionally and flawlesly from day 0 till dropping me off @ the airport in the end .
Im a photographer, and had specific needs (type of car , guide ) to make my trip succeful . I informed Spirit of Kenya of these requirements , and they exceeded my expectations .
The guide was extremely knowledgeable and understood exactly what I'm looking for . He knew animals where abouts , and there behavior which made my job so much easier and enjoyable . The car was in great condition, clean , and supplied with water bottles.
I would like to thank everybody @ spirit of kenya on making this unforgetable trip, and for next safari , it would be you guys .
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Attention to Detail
Encompass booked our holiday to Africa - we were 7 adults travelling there for the first time.
Right from the outset we have been made to feel welcome and their friendliness was infectious.
We went to three safari lodges through Botswana and Zimbabwe.
Our expectations of seeing animal wildlife were relatively low - we thought we would see them in the distance. Each Safari was fantastic. We were able to follow a pride of lions and be close enough to hear them crunching on the bones of their kill - amazing. Over the days that we were in Africa we saw over 34 different animals in close proximity to our vehicle or lodge.
At each of the lodges were could not have asked for a better menu of food and drinks. The staff were very attentive.
The ability to mix it up a bit with game drives and visits to the local villages and schools provided just the right level of interest for us.
As we moved from place to place, the drivers always turned up on time and met us with a friendly smile and took us to the next place. It was this attention to detail that I really appreciated.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Look no further - book with Crystal Safaris!
I just got back from a 3-day gorilla trek with Crystal Safaris and the answer is yes, go with Crystal Safaris! Barbara, who is the owner and also who we communicated with via emails, was always responsive via emails and incredibly helpful when we got there! She had let us know in advance that the Gorilla Safari Lodge was fully booked so she had booked us next door at the Icumbi Gorilla Lodge. Not only had she pre-checked the room for us, she came during our stay to make sure everything was okay! On top of that, the airline had lost my luggage (perfect timing) and I had trouble contacting the baggage department, so she had made calls to get a hold of someone for me. She spent quite a bit of time on the phone for me and I will always be appreciative of that as that is not something she needed to do.
Our guide was Hannington and when he came to pick us up in Rwanda, I thought he was just driving us to the lodge in Uganda. But we realized he was going to be our guide for the next 3 days - what a nice surprise! It's comforting to know that there is one person you can rely on and trust for your entire trip. Hannington is the perfect person for that job. He always watched out for us to make sure we were well take care of. For our gorilla trek, our group of 8 was supposed to start the trek at the top of a hill but because some individuals came in cars that were not equipped to drive up a steep incline, it was suggested the entire group start at the bottom of the hill and walk up. Hannington knew immediately that if my sister and I hiked that hill, we would not have enough energy for the actual trek. He ended up saving all of us by driving the whole group to the top in his vehicle. And boy, was I glad he did! He also knew how to get us across the borders and quickly :) Trust me, you'd want a guide to help you through that part (there are no signs).
As for the trek, I would suggest booking a room for the night after the gorilla trek. You'll be happy you did. You will come back with so much dirt and mud piled on you, you will be grateful to have a warm shower and somewhere to sit/relax after a strenuous hike. Get ready for an incredible experience - the gorillas were no more than 5 feet away from us! It will be an experience you will never forget.