IT
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wonderful experience in Uganda
My wife and I went on a tour of Uganda relying on Home to Africa and I must say that it was a happy choice.
During the preparation of the tour they were very quick to answer our questions and very willing to meet our requests including that of carrying out a day of rafting on the Nile.
Upon arrival their guide was waiting for us, Mr. Derrick, an exquisite person, very nice, helpful and at the same time highly professional.
The lodges that had booked for us turned out to be even higher than our expectations and, in any case, among the best in the area for the range we chose.
The whole tour took place on time and in the best way.
We have only one thing to say:
Thanks to our guide Derrick and Home to Africa for the wonderful experience that made us live.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Samuel was an excellent safari tour guide, I had a better experience with him.
That was my first trip in Africa and first time on safari but Kaara Adventures helped to make this experience incredibly memorable. We could tell that Jose cared a lot about customer service and making us all happy, from small details, even like providing water for the car journey to finding us the best accommodation for the best price. If I ever make a plan to come back again Africa and really hope I will, definitely use Kaara Adventures again for any trips, truly a fantastic experience!
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
From start to finish this tour group does an amazing job of scheduling and attending to every detail
We were introduced to our tour guide before arrival and was happy to see his smiling face at the airport. Erastus was very welcoming and helpful during the entire trip. I feel the mixture of game drives, shopping and down time were perfect. Most of the time was spent driving to and through the parks. Our driver was very knowledgeable about the animals as well as other local topics. A highlight of the trip was spending an afternoon with the Masai tribe. Be aware that they request a $40 donation in cash for this opportunity. We added Victoria Falls to our trip despite international news that the Falls was a trickle. This is false information. In fact, the Falls are better seen after a drought due to visibility of the bottom without the massive spray that is blinding. The Falls are magnificent. The Zimbabwe people are desperately poor and are grateful for any clothing, toiletries or shoes you might choose to leave behind. We found it useful to carry about $50 in single dollars.
Many thanks to the team at Odyssey Safari for the trip of a lifetime.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Such a wonderful expérience
Amazing expérience with fabulous people! WE Saw thousands of wild animals and the Big fives !!!
Thanks a lot to Ali and Humphrey for their professionalism and a huge thanks to the best guide Dio and our top chef Raymond who make this adventure so marvellous ! WE HIGHLY recommand them if you want to live an unforgettable safari!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
4 days 3 nights - Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru
Booking:
Our group of four adults came across Amazing Memories on Safaribookings. After sending off a request for a quote, we got an expeditious response, which characterises our whole correspondence with Anne. Anne was always very courteous, informative, and she was able to provide the flexibility with the itinerary that we needed for our trip (due to onward travel plans). It took us very little time to settle with Amazing Memories and put down the deposit given the very reasonably priced quote for a luxury safari. We had been a little unsure about the option of a direct bank-to-bank transfer for the deposit, though this worry was very quickly allayed.
Hotels:
We were picked up promptly from Nairobi International at 6am and driven to the Masai Mara. We stayed at Mara Serena Lodge, which was a beautiful hotel offering unparalleled panoramic views of the valley. The staff were all incredibly helpful, and made us feel very welcome in our stay.
Our next stop after enjoying the Masai Mara was Lake Nakuru, where we were staying at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. The views weren't as impressive (to have been so would be extraordinary), however the grounds were beautiful and well presented. Again, the staff couldn't do enough for you.
We were only staying at these hotels for short periods of time, but the room sizes were ample and the food options were always varied and excellent, particularly at Sarova Lion Hill.
Game drives:
You can be lucky or unlucky on a game drive. Our experience was nothing but positive. Every time we left our hotel we were almost immediately greeted by some big game, so much so we ticked off The Big Five in our first afternoon. This was helped by our hugely knowledgeable guide, Steve. His ability to spot game was amazing, and he was very patient when answering our many many questions. He was great fun to be around for the trip, and we were very sad to see him go.
When we next go on safari, we will 100% be using Amazing Memories. There was nothing to fault with the whole process. The booking experience was smooth, the whole experience felt tailored to perfection, we arrived in ample time for our onward flight to Lamu Island, having even managed to fit in a boat trip at Lake Naivasha on the way. You will not regret booking with Amazing Memories!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional service
Sedudu tours was the best, I’m glad I choose it. I have a great experience in Chobe National Park and Victoria falls
The guide was knowledgable, and was expectations were met! The prices were also reasonable! I highly recommend them!
SE
50-65 years of age
Lovely day with dolphins and snorkeling
Very good arrangement by Staajabu Travel, everything went smoothly. We had a great day and we saw many dolphins and had some nice snorkeling
CL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent experience! :D
We did the 6-day safari Samburu-Nakuru-Masai Mara and it was wonderful!! I would definitely choose the same tour and company again!
The route was great, as it gave us the chance to see most of the animales of the area and also appreciate different sceneries, as plants and animals change a lot between the different reserves. We actually got to see 3 types of giraffes, 2 of rhinos and 2 of ostriches + plenty types of birds and other animals as well (including Samburu's Special 5 and the Big 5)
In terms of cost/benefit, I thought it really good, as it was a private the tour for 2, including an excellent guide, very very nice hotels and all the food.
Our guide Patrick was very good. He made us feel safe and was incredibly skilled on spotting animals (we saw a leopard on our first game drive!). He would give us as much time as needed to be watching animals without hurrying us! That was great! He was very flexible and that made us feel comfortable. He would always considered our thoughts and wishes (he tried to focus on the animals we wanted to spot)... you could see that he was doing his best effort! He really wanted to make sure that we were having an incredible time.
We were surprised by the good quality of service given by the company and how trustworthy they were.
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One day Safari + quad bike ride in Aquila Private Reserve
I experienced the full day activity in the Aquila Private Reserve. The Resort was fantastic, with great food and a nice spa. The safari, though, was not as exciting as I expected, but it's a matter of external conditions.
I had the greatest time with the quad bike ride!
I totally recomment Gems of Africa!
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Luxury Safari plus Zanzibar
My wife and I just completed a safari and add on visit to Zanzibar arranged by Lion King Adventures. I have no hesitation in recommending Lion King for planning your trip and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Our positive experience began with our initial contact. I had contacted three safari companies and Pendo,from Lion King,most impressed me with her response. She was always prompt in her response (taking into account the time difference) and thorough in her answers. She listened to what we wanted and tailored a safari and an add on trip to Zanzibar that met and exceeded our expectations. After the safari she met with us personally,which was a pleasure for us,to get our feedback to try and improve an already excellent product.
We elected to do the luxury tour. We stayed at Mount Meru Hotel Arusha,Lake Manyara Kilamamaja Lodge,Kubu Kubu Tented Camp Serrengeti,Lake Masek Tented Lodge,Sopa Lodge Ngorongoro Crater,Maru Maru Hotel Stone Town Zanzibar,Spice Island Hotel East Coast Zanzibar and Double Tree by Hilton on the north coast Zanzibar. All of the accommodations were excellent with a special shoutout to the Kilamamajo Lodge,which was gorgeous-one of the nicest places we have ever seen.
The safari itself was a wonderful experience. Our guide,Khalifa,was excellent. He is knowledgeable,a great game spotter,a careful driver (he never got stuck,other drivers did) and fun to spend time with.
Finally a few words on doing a safari at this time of year. Normally this is a mini dry season but this year and last have been wet(apparently global weather change is a real thing). Consequently,now is the low tourist season with the high season (dry season) being June,July and August. There are plus and minuses to both choices. In the wet season the landscape is green,lush and beautiful. There are less crowds so there are fewer safari vehicles on the road and finding accommodation is easy. In our case, 5 male lions decided our road was a good spot to sun and dry off so it made up close viewing possible. On the down side it can make wildlife spotting more challenging,as the animals are not concentrated around a few watering holes (there is water everywhere) plus the animals can be difficult to see in the thick vegetation. If it is raining heavily the animals tend to seek shelter and aren't very active. Finally,with heavy rains some of the roads become impassable and getting stuck is a possibility. Having said that,we never got stuck and the difficult terrain added to the adventure. We enjoyed great weather and saw more animals than we could have imagined (including the big 5).
All in all it was a "bucket list trip" made possible by Lion King Adventutes.
