TRIP TO KENYA - TSAVO WEST AND AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARKS
03-Jan-10 - I was very excited about my trip to Kenya. I was in email contact with Go-Africa for advice and arrange a Safari. As a wheelchair user, I like to get arrangements, sorted as best I can. I needn't of worried, as Yvonne (who also visited me, at the hotel, to confirm the ittinery and answer any questions) and Esther, covered every eventuality. My safari started a few days into my holiday on 3rd January. I was picked up by our guide and driver Leonard, who was very punctual, [...]

ACCESSIBLE SAFARI AND VACATION IN AFRICA - SWEETWATERS, MASAI MARA, VOI WILDLIFE IN TSAVO
23-Feb-10 - It all started with a Google search for "accessible safari in Africa". Once we found the company Go-Africa and contacted Yvonne everything seemed to just come together so smoothly. From the first email to the day we left, she was there for us. I am a 28 year old C5 quadriplegic who uses a manual wheelchair and knows how loosely the term "accessible" gets thrown around. It?s easy for a company to say that everything will be accessible but to come across a company like [...]

A DREAM BECAME TRUE - DIVING INTO INDIAN OCEAN, SAFARI AT TSAVO
09-Jan-10 - Hello! I'm Fabio, on wheelchair for a spinal cord trauma. I dreamt for Africa tour from years but never consider because of my handicap. On November 2009 my wife and me found the web site of GO-AFRICA Safaris and we started to think it could be possible to arrange an African trip. After the first contact we immediately found a wonderful experienced staff that guided us to organize our dream. We arrived in Mombasa on December 26th and we met immediately Mr Leonard and [...]

WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY SAFARI EXPERIENCE - SAMBURU, SWEETWATER, NAKURU, MASAI MARA, NAIVASHA
31-Aug-09 - Hello, how do you plan the perfect vacation? First you contact Go Africa Safari! I am a amputee that wanted to take a vacation again and found Yvonne at GoAfricaSafari.com. From the first email I felt a bond and Yvonne asked all the right questions about my needs and my desires. I do not hesitate to tell you all of them were fulfilled. I live in Illinois so I had quit a long flight, then missed a connection to London but got an email off to Yvonne before I boarded to let her [...]

HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE OVER MASAI MARA - WILDEBEEST MIGRATION
21-Jul-09 - Hi, my name is Glen Keast, My wife Wendy and I have just returned from the best African experience all thanks to Esther and her Go Africa Safari & Travel team. Wendy and I have previously travelled through South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Egypt all on group tours, but this time we wanted a more personal experience and a closer look at the African way of life. We were looking to do a trip through Kenya and Tanzania, we found Esther and her fantastic company from there web [...]

KENYA SAFARI - SAMBURU, SWEETWATERS, LAKE NAKURU, MARA, AMBOSELI
23-Mar-09 - We have been back for some weeks now and reality has finally set in! I have been busy sorting and editing some 1100 photographs taken during our whole two week visit to Kenya, the highlight of which was, of course, our safari organised by you. It was easier all round, rather than try to direct him to where we were staying, to meet Peter Kariuki in a car park in Westlands which is what we did at 0630 on Monday 9th February for the journey North to Samburu which was the [...]

A TRULY UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE - WHEELCHAIR BOUND SAFARI
29-Jun-08 - A big thank you to Yvonne and Esther for making this holiday possible. It was a truly unforgettable experience and one which we thought would not be possible as my wife is wheelchair bound. Each hotel had been looked at carefully and although not 100% disabled friendly no problems were insurmountable. The people were welcoming, friendly and willing to help in any way they could. Peter, our driver took the utmost care in making sure my wife was as comfortable as possible, and [...]

KENYA SAFARI EXPERIENCE - WHEELCHAIR SAFARI HOLIDAY
30-Apr-08 - Esther, Thank you for providing such a wonderful, helpful and professional safari experience for my family. It is a pleasure to have met you and Peter, our Driver, who couldn't have been more helpful and pleasant company during our safari. I would definitely recommend anyone looking to safari in Kenya or Tanzania to book with you. Knowing you offer disability facilities is great and when we return we will definitely be in touch again. Jambo and love always to yourself and [...]

TANZANIA DISABLED SAFARI - LOCATION ACCOMMODATING TO WHEELCHAIRS
29-Apr-08 - Upon our arrival at the border of Tanzania, we were greeted by our second driver guide, Thomas. We were in Tanzana for 1 week and truly saw a great deal considering the time restrictions. Our guide was very informative and had a wealth of knowledge surrounding the wildlife and geography. As for the accommodations, we were pleasantly surprised to find that every location (just as in Kenya) was very accommodating to wheelchairs. This allowed us to relax and get the best out of [...]

ADVENTUROUS DISABLED TRAVELER - USE OF A WHEELCHAIR FULL TIME
29-Apr-08 - Anyone with a disability knows that traveling, without proper planning and preparation can be quite difficult. When my grandmother asked me to accompany her and my mother to Africa, I was indeed, very hesitant, as I wasn't sure how this would be possible. I am a paraplegic who requires the use of a wheelchair full time. My fears were quickly put to rest when I came across Go Africa Safaris, and met Esther. She took into consideration all of my needs and unlike all the other [...]

GO AFRICA PROVIDES A UNIQUE TOUCH - HIKING IN THE MOUNT KENYA
07-Feb-06 - We found out about "Go Africa Safari" in a very indirect manner. At first, we were a little hesitant to plan the trip of our lifetime with a small agency in Kenya. Our doubts were soon eliminated by their expertise. Throughout the lengthy planning process, they were very prompt and patient with their feedback. With the help of Esther and Yvonne, we were able to make a tailor-made itinerary that allowed us to cover a diverse topography and enjoy varied animal habitats. They [...]

KENYA SAFARI SPECIALIST - LODGES & CAMPS ALONG THE SAFARI CIRCUIT
23-Feb-07 - A holiday in Kenya can be booked by any travel agency in the world.However, organizing of the safari in Kenya, its best left to the local specialist. For us, this specialist is Yvonne Matiba with her small team of GoAfricaSafaris & Travel. For many years the team has been organizing our bookings for the hotels along the coast and lodges & camps along the safari circuit; including the hire of safari vehicles and different kinds of transport either by road or air. The more [...]

ACCESSIBLE SAFARI EXPERIENCE - ADAPTED LAND CRUISER FOR SEVERE HANDICAP
12-Mar-07 - In 2007 we travelled 3 weeks through Kenya. With me having a severe handicap being on safari in Kenya needs proper preparation. And it's necessary having a local and reliable contact: these kind of trips can hardly be arranged on a distance. Luckily we were in contact with Go Africa Safaris & Travel already since 2004. With GO our local contact was settled. Communication with GO is very direct, to the point and without delays. GO?s team is very well focussed on the relevant [...]

WHEELCHAIR SAFARI - DISABLED TRAVELERS
04-Aug-07 - Our experience with Go Africa Safaris and Travel exceeded our highest expectations and hopes. The attention to detail that is so necessary for disabled travelers like me had been handled completely, so everything went smoothly. Accommodations were wonderful at all four locations, and our driver was excellent, not only at navigating rough terrain, but also at spotting animals and keeping my needs in mind. My sons and I all felt that the people at Go Africa really wanted us to [...]

SHIMBA HILLS & MWALUNGANJE - ELEPHANT SANCTUARY
24-Aug-07 - This was our third visit to Kenya. We booked our first with a tour operator but made our own arrangements with the second two. On the first we did a safari to East and West Tsavo and on the second to the Masai Mara (do, do, do see the migration if you can) This time I just wanted to do a one day trip from Diani to Shimba Hills reserve plus Mwaluganje elephant sanctuary and after searches on the internet contacted among others "Go Africa Safaris" and was soon in touch with [...]

MAASAI MARA SAFARI - ILKELIANI CAMP
27-Sep-07 - I wanted to drop you an email to let you know how we got on at Ilkeliani Camp and to thank you for organising it all. The camp was lovely, exactly what we were both looking for. We liked the fact that it was so small and personal and all the staff were so friendly and welcoming. We went on the nature walk and to visit the local Maasai Village which was definitely worth doing. I?m sure its something we will both remember for a long time. Thanks again for all you help. [...]

WHEELCHAIR HOLIDAY KENYA - THE CARER'S VIEW - WHEELCHAIR, ROLL-IN SHOWER
08-Nov-07 - Sue Wheatcroft, Vicky and I love our holidays abroad but, as her full-time carer, I usually return home exhausted. Not this time though. Wheelchair - friendly accommodation with roll-in shower, a shower chair/commode thoughtfully provided by GoAfrica, and to top it all, an adapted vehicle driven by the most friendly and helpful guide. All this and a reasonable price - perfect!! [...]

HOLIDAY OF OUR DREAMS - SAFARI AFRICA WITH A DISABILITY - DISABLED PEOPLE NEED EXTRA RE-ASSURANCE
16-Nov-07 - I have wanted to go to Kenya since I was a young girl, which is quite a few years! My partner and I have planned this for 3 years, going to travel fairs, speaking to various agencies because as a disabled person, you need that extra re-assurance. We were not getting that re-assurances from anywhere until a very helpful man called Gordon Rattray put us in touch with Yvonne at Go-Africa. We had some initial reservations booking with a small agency, however Yvonne soon put our [...]

KENYA TRIP - EXCELLENT ARRANGEMENTS
20-Nov-07 - Dear Yvonne, we are now back from our African visit. I am very happy to inform and thank you for your excellent arrangements for our Kenya part of the trip. Everything was very professionally arranged from the airport pick-up by Maria, the reception at Severin and the safari. Peter is an excellent guide and driver. He even managed to find the "Big Five". We met no other visitors who could register that. The combination of the two camps was a very interesting experience. Our [...]

HANDICAPPED AFRICA SAFARI - WHEELCHAIR, NO-PROBLEM
20-Jan-08 - We had a GREAT time on your safari!!! I am handicapped (Multiple Sclerosis and cannot walk). I took both of my kids and a wheelchair with me. You planned everything for us. The animals were fantastic. I fell in love with the giraffes. Besides the animals we visit the people like the first tea plantation in Kenya. We also visited the Masai and bought many things there. They were arranged in a square after we selected what we wanted we met with the tribe and negotiated a [...]

DISABLED FRIENDLY HOLIDAY - KENYA - WHEELCHAIR WITH NO DIFFICULTY
10-Mar-08 - Dear Esther, just a quick not to say such a big thank you for the superb holiday that you ably organised for us. If I had to choose one word to describe our safari, it would have to be MAGICAL.Our driver, Peter, was so kind and helpful and extremely knowledgeable about flora and fauna of Kenya. Being wheelchair-bound, it was particularly nice for me to be able to forget my disability!We saw so many fascinating animals - four of the "big five", so we are planning on coming [...]