US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This trip turned into an experience of a lifetime that exceeded our expectations!!!
My daughter and I went on this Kenyan Safari trip as a college graduation gift to her, a mom/daughter trip. We were nothing but pleased with all of the preparation and execution of the trip. We were provided a very thorough packet to inform us regarding what medical attention was required and what visas/cash would be necessary. The trip itself was beyond words. We were assigned a guide that, if you can request him, you should. James Mbugua did everything in his power to make sure we got to see every animal on each of our wish lists, we saw all of the Big Five, elephants, black rhino, cougar, lion, cape buffalo. In addition the multiple giraffe, wildebeast, hippo, white rhino,zebras, etc... the list just goes on and on. The accomodations were amazing, just rustic enough to let you know you're on a safari, but elegant enough to keep you clean and warm. The food was plentiful and delicious, so many choices, you're bound to find several things with which you're familiar and even adventurous items. The Naivasha Lake Sopa Lodge was my favorite since the animals would walk right by us at dusk on our patio. I cannot say enough to praise the coordination of our time and the vast expanse of the territory we were able to cover. I would do this again in a heart beat. Thank you, Mark and James.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Climbing Kilimanjaro and visiting Ngorongoro - just awesome!
Overall the communication must be described as quick and easy. Before, during and after the tours you experience a professional but easy going team that takes care of you no matter what is needed. Furthermore the quality of the provided gears as well as the food(!!!), especially on the trek, is extraordinary. These guys are completely recommendable!
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari tour with Encounter
Encounter Africa Safaris were the perfect travel agency to organise the tour with. Since the beginning they were extremely helpful and straightforward. It was easy to prepare a tailor made tour in collaboration with them, and everything worked out as planned. Our guide Patrick was a great person, an excellent driver and very knowledgeable. He took really good care of us, ensuring we always had what we needed.
So, overall, a fantastic tour around Uganda with zero inconveniences thanks to Encounter professionalism.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 4-day Safari-experience with the best guide Paul
We are a group of 6 young people that booked a 4-day Safari-trip with Sunny Safaris mid-July, and we have been more than pleased by what was offered by Sunny Safaris. This is perhaps not in the least attributable to having had an amazingly enthusiastic Maasai-guide named Paul. Accomodation was perfect, on calm and unique places, and so was the food, made by our cook Chaz. We visited Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater and especially enjoyed our early-day gamedrives thanks to the dense schedule and all the efforts of Paul and Chaz :-)
Our safari was made up of an ideal mix of adventure, fun and enthusiasm and we would recommend this trip to everyone!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely Amazing
As first time travelers to Africa our group of 10 had to put a lot of faith in our travel agent. And Encompass Africa definitely did not disappoint! Jonathan, Danica and the team took my wish-list and turned it into the most fabulous itinerary that one could imagine. Our safari experiences were totally mind-blowing, the accommodation superb everywhere we went, and all our transfers/pick ups ran absolutely smoothly. All of our guides were delightful people and of course very knowledgable. The recommended tours more than lived up to expectations, and the tour companies on the ground provided top notch service.
We live in a rural town so our communication when planning the trip relied on phone and email. However this created no issues at all, and nothing was too much trouble for the team at EA. I would have no hesitation in recommending Encompass Africa to anyone - they are definitely experts in their field and this played a big part in making our trip the experience of a lifetime!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
What an adventure
We had the most wonderful, authentic bush experience with Adventure Anywhere. To see Cheetah in the wild was really amazing. Every part of our tour was well organised and enjoyable. Our guide, Douglas, was really knowledgeable and made sure that all our needs were taken care of. This was not our first visit to the African bush but certainly the most memorable.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tailored and personal experience
There is something said about the African bush, once you visit once you'll want to go back. I couldn't agree more.
Our guide Doug, made this an unforgettable experience allowing us to not see just the big five, but introduced us to the little 5 such as the rhino beetle. Never would have known they existed without his knowledge.
Not usually one for camping, but loved the real bush experience.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience - great company!
My girlfriend and I did a 6 day Safari visiting Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Conservation Area!
Communication
Yassin did a great job with the communication before the Safari started. He informed us well and replied fast. Also the flexibility with organiaing our Safari was great, because we had to move it back one day and later we had to move it again.
Price
It was indeed a bit pricey but in hindsight it was well spent money. If you want comfort and a bit of luxury during your Safari, be aware that you might spend a little more money than expected, but you will not regret it.
Accommodation
The first lodge was Kitolie Home, a low budget hotel. After that it got a lot better. What we really enjoyed was the Tanzania Bush Camp in the Serengeti and also the Endoro Lodge. Great tents and great rooms there. Well picked Yassin!
Flexibility
Tai Travellertz did a great job of adapting to our needs and wishes as mentioned before. Our flight departed late at night, so they offered a free tour around Moshi and a short visit to the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Also on our second last day of the Safari they changed our Programme and we had a great Tour in Mto Wa Mbu with bycicles, visiting tribes and plantations. That was instead of visiting a minor national park with not much to see.
Driver
Our driver was Manyama, request him if you book with Tai Travellertz! Friendliest and moste helpful person I have met in a long time. Even stopped the car for other Safari Guides with car problems and helped them out. Great person and a very warm heart! Made our trip special! Besides that, he knows a lot about animals and plants, and also does a great job of spotting animals. We saw the BIG 5 and much much more!
We do recommend this company!
Nadine & Martin
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised and superb safari experience
We have booked a 5 nights - 6 days package with Deep Forest Safaris with 2 full days Masai Mara game drives, 1 day Lake Naivasha, 1 day Hells Gate and 1 day visit of local village near Mount Kenya.
Deep Forest Safaris is run by Samuel Charagu. Communication with him before the start of the safari was very good, always quick replies and he was very willing to think along with our travel wishes. During safari, he has carefully selected a local team of drivers, safari guides, and cooks. Samuel offers good service and flexibility to his customers. The tours can be tailor made. Where it is possible he will combine his customers into one group for a game drive, for example, but if the itineraries of his groups are different he will make sure you will get an own driver/ cook. He makes sure everything runs very smooth: guides and drivers are always on time, lunch and dinner are well prepared every day with fresh ingredients. Also, he has selected good accomodations. Overall, the trip was very well organised and offered absolute good value for money.
We can absolutely recommend Samuel and his local team.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Great Migration
The trip was absolutely amazing! I loved every minute of it and was sad to leave. Your country is beautiful but even more beautiful are the people. Everyone was so incredible kind and accommodating!
John, our guide, was superb. He was so friendly, kind, helpful, and made us feel extremely safe.
The hot air balloon and the visit to the Masai tribe was our favorite memories.
I have already recommended your company to several friends. You are very good at communicating, your itinerary was excellent, and everything you state would happen was exactly as you planned. I have also mentioned to friends to request John as I think he was part of the reason we enjoyed the trip to much! Thank you again for everything.