DK
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trustworthy
I was on a3 trips tour. 1 the 14 falls was an indescribable experience. My Kenya 4 days tour. Good guide and porter. Beautifull wether. Safari. We found animals og all kinds. Wisit at a massi willage was Well organised. All trip Will i. Revommend. Knud Hedensted. Denmark
EE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Masai Mara National Reserve by Margit
Wildlife - stunning!
Organizational aspects take down the experience...
PL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nature!
First of all I have to thank you Karumuna Safaris for exciting time. We spent two weeks together. We visited Murchison Falls, chimpanzees, rhino sanctuary, gorillas, Bunyoni Lake. The operator even helped us with tickets in Kenya.
We felt safe, although there had adventures, malaria and repaired cars. Richard took care of everything! And we will remember this wonderful adventure forever!
EE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Travelling in Kenya requires an open mind!
Wildlife - stunning! You will most probably see more than you expected. NB! Not recommendable for people who need more than 1-2 bathrooms stops per day.
Booking a safari tour - be ready that the tour will take place in principle, but not as agreed. You will learn afterwards what does the tour include, what is mandatory/optional, how many people will be there in the group (can be also 8 despite "max 7" in the tour description), how much does which part of the tour cost, in which minivan you will be, etc. Before the booking is confirmed, answers to various questions are received quickly (and you will even be looked up via WhatsApp), but when an issue arises during your safari, you will not get hold of anybody, and no solution will be there either... Your seat may not necessarily have a safety belt (and the ride on these roads really demands it!). At the end you are just very happy that you are back in Nairobi!
Booking an accommodation - the booking may work, but also be ready that it does not work (it gets cancelled, you will be advised to cancel it, you are offered lucrative alternatives - say 'no' to these!) and you will need to find quickly a new one for you.
Booking a beach trip on your own - domestic flights perfectly ok and with a good service. Online boarding pass, however, needs to be changed into another boarding pass at the counter. Diani beach is marvelous!
Paying with cash - works in principle, but be ready that when paying with larger bills than the item costs, you will not get back anything, because "Sorry, sir/madam, I don't have any small bills". Whenever possible, use MPesa.
Transportation - use Uber. Works very well.
Roads - there are hard-cover roads where the ride is smooth, but outside the capital, be ready for roads that 'check your internal organs'.
Cleanliness - clean in safari park, inside shopping malls, buildings, hotel areas, beach, else not...
Airport security - be ready for several check-points where you need to 'unpack' your watch, phone, laptop, etc. for one single trip, incl. domestic ones.
People are friendly.
Enjoy coconut, avocado and mango - they are truly exceptionally fresh and delicious.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very flexible in adapting to your needs
Communication was done easily via Whatsapp, replies to any inquiries were sent quiet quick.
Payment is easiest in Dollars (other currencies are also accepted but in the exchange rate via TZS to Dollars).
Really enjoyed both trips (Kilimanjaro hike and Ngorongoro Crater).
NG
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
His an excellent communicator and perfect planner
*Circuit 11 days in uganda*
We spent 11 days in Uganda with Mandrill African Safaris, everything was perfect we highly recommend them. The circuit was respected, super professional and friendly guide,very attractive price. Uganda is magnificent,so much wonder to discover in this country, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the beautiful moments shared with you during these 11 days. It is thanks to to you that we returned to Nigeria with beautiful memories
We are just back from the best trip of our lives! I was planning this holiday since so much time as it was a birthday present for my girlfriend, when I bumped into MANDRILL I felt it was the right one, and I wasn’t wrong! Ronald before ours leaving was just perfect the communication was great, he planned everything perfect and reply to all the questions I had. When we arrived we met Bob. Let me tell you about”uncle Bob”: he’s a perfect driver, a good listener and full of knowledge. He bring us everywhere and also he made for us some changes during our stay that put the level of our 10 days safari even more high. We can’t complain about anything. The lodges were amazing, tidy, cozy, the people were all so kind that it’s impossible to describe. He also organized for us an extra activity just because he heard us talking at dinner about this beautiful bird called Shoebill, and, thank to him we have been able to stay in the swamp looking for him. Absolutely fantastic!!!
This whole trip was amazing, the safaris were terrific and thanks to bob we spotted all the Big five plus thousand of marvelous animals.
Please trust me when I say the mandrill African safaris safari will not disappoint you. Never.
Thank you MANDRILL African safaris for giving us the best days in such beautiful country. With love
Ainebyoona and Treasure Nigeria
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great service at reasonable price
A day trip to Ngorongoro Crater was amaizing. We saw all animals the crater can offer. The food was good and at the end we experience a rainy moments in a crater. The guider was experiences enough and their radio communications helps to not miss safari experience within crater
CO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Diverse awesomeness
I was in Kruger National Park and also in a smaller game reserve near Johannesburg. In both experiences, I was able to be very close to nature and animals, which was an extraordinary experience. If you like nature, I definitely suggest doing a safari. The bush is really quiet, and I loved that the most. It was magnificent to see and hear Elephants in their natural habitat, playing in the water and among themselves. The people are extremely friendly and nice, and always open to answer to your questions about the area and about animals.
Johannesburg has its own vibes, and you feel how vibrant the city is.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
15 day drive safari to Ruaha NP
We started in Dar es Salaam aiming to experience more of southern Tanzania by driving and taking in a number of interesting sites along the way to/from Ruaha NP. WG provided a modern 4x4 open top safari vehicle driven by the excellent Michael. We visited Iringa stone age sites, Boma museum, Uluguru mountain range, Makumi NP and Ruaha NP. WG organised accommodation to suit our budget guide including the excellent Ruaha River Lodge. The NP accommodation can be regarded as a budget option suited to backpackers and self catering travellers. The lodges provided good facilities at very competitive rates compared to Northern Tanzania NPs. WG remained in touch throughout and responded to our needs during the 15 day Safari. WG are local to Iringa/Ruaha and are well placed to guide your safari in this emerging NP.
US
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Nakuru National Park by Carol Landry
This is the place to see rhinos plus other wildlife. The park is smaller and surrounds part of the lake. Birding is also nice here.