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"WONDERFUL trip!!! Our first time with Kensington, and first trip to Africa, but definitely not our last. It will probably take all year to sort through the 4500 pictures we took - Godfrey and Barnabas were both incredible guides with uncanny ability to spot animals. Their knowledge of the country, people and animals added an additional level of enjoyment to the trip. All the arrangements were flawless, we couldn't have been better cared for on the entire trip. Favorite park was Masai Mara and favorite lodgings were Masai Mara Kensington Camp (loved watching the baboons going to bed as the sun set through their tree), and Blue Bay. Food and service at all your tent camps was excellent. Thank you!" Philip & Marjorie Hodge, 2008

"We want to thank-you and Kensington for a wonderful trip! Our guides and services on both Kilimanjaro and safari were outstanding. We had a fantastic time--and are so glad that we did not cancel! We owe special thanks to Mike Shirima for excellent observation skills--both on and off safari. I need to email your Nairobi office regarding some things I'd like to send. We have already been thinking of next year's trip to Egypt and Morocco, and hope that Kensington can help us plan a trip to accommodate both places." Mary Medicus, 2008

"We had a wonderful time in Kenya and Tanzania. Raymond was an excellent driver and very knowledgeable. He also has a great sense of humor and kept us laughing. He definitely went out of his way to make our trip perfect. On our next safari we would like to have him drive for us. I would also like to mention a few other of your staff that really made our trip fabulous...Amani at Kensington Ngronongro, Jackson, the manager and Wilford our server at the Kensington Serengeti tented camp, Johnson, the manager at the Kensington Masai Mara tented camp. In fact all of the your staff at the tented camps were wonderful. I have to confess that the food served is the best we have eaten. Wonderful. Your staff is very professional, kind and efficient. Again, thank you for the beautiful memories. We hope to travel through your company next as we would like to bring our children." Tamara Miller and Houssam Attal, 2008

"We had a great visit to India. Thank you and Kensington tours for making our dream vacation a wonderful memory. I will highly recommend you and your company." Jana Singleton Martin, J_D_Martin55@hotmail.com, 2008

"We wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed our trip to Kenya from Dec. 25-31, 2007. It was very worthwhile, and one of the best trips our family has taken. Even though we were there for only 1 week, we felt that we saw more than we expected (culturally, historically and in the wildlife area, plus even enjoying the beach for a bit). Our children had a most important civic lesson in seeing so many excited people line up at the voting stations (they also chatted with various Kenyans about how the elections were going). We especially want to commend our guide while in Kenya. Our family, having lived in Asia for extended periods, has been to numerous places (China- Silk Road&Kashgar, Cambodia, Vietnam, etc) where we have enjoyed privately guided tours. However, we feel that Maina (E.), was absolutely superb and one of the best in every situation - he went out of his way to make our short visit an amazing experience. We know our trip would not have been the same without his expertise - Maina's extensive knowledge and calm mannerism made it so interesting to learn about Kenyan history & politics - not to mention his excellent driving skills and knwoledge of where and when the animals could be seen in Tsavo and Amboseli! Our children also became very attached to him and this made for a most memorable trip for them. We would definitely recommend your company if anybody we know is headed for Kenya." Judy, Donn, Erica and Tyler Deffebach, 2008

"All the hotels and services were excellent (India Discovery). We would just like to give special thanks for taking such good care of us." Joan Poche, 2008

"We wanted to send you a short note to thank you for putting together our Egypt/Jordan trip for us. We had a great time and wanted to express our satisfaction with all the local staff in Egypt, as well as in Jordan. Mohamed Salad was extremely attentive and always looking after our needs and requests. Baghad was also a great guide who was quite knowledgeable and very attentive. We also had a great time aboard the Sonesta cruise on the Nile, and again our guide there - Mr. Mohamed Saad - was also very courteous and knowledgeable. All in all we came back very satisfied and will definitely recommend your company to all our friends. Once again many thanks for your hard efforts." Gerardo A. Fojo, 2008

"I cannot express how wonderful was our trip to Egypt this past week and a half (January 2008). The attention to detail was unbelievable and the availability of all of the representatives throughout Egypt and Canada was fantastic beginning with the snafu we experienced upon our arrival at JFK. My dad left his baggie with his prescription eye drops at the Minneapolis airport and did not realize it until we were at JFK in NYC. I called Kensington tours who immediately contacted your Egyptian contacts to let them know what had occurred. The concierge at the Mena House hotel was able to call a pharmacy and give them the name of the eye drops and within 30 minutes my father had his medication in hand. I call that fantastic!! My father also needed an antibiotic along the way and with I think he went with his guide Mahmoud to a pharmacy, explained what his ailment was and they were able to give him the appropriate antibiotic. The accommodations in Cairo - the Mena House upon arrival and Sofitel prior to departure were just fabulous! Mr. Mohamed made sure that all of our needs were met and was able to arrange the tour schedule to reduce the stress on my 82 year old father. Lamiaa was able to arrange my tour so that we went to the sites in the opposite order of the big groups and that way we had smaller crowds. We went to the Egyptian Museum when the tour groups were having lunch so that the treasures were not surrounded by huge crowds. By the time we left the crowds had massed. It was perfect timing! Mr. Mohamed was able to usher us through the crowds so that we didn't have a prolonged wait in line at the airport. The entire experience was fantastic. All of the people we met were welcoming and gracious. I had such a fabulous time and hope to return some day with my husband who, after seeing the photographs, realizes he should have come along! If you want to use me as a reference for your tour and company please feel free to do so. I will recommend your tour to everyone who asks and hope to take another tour with you in the future." Lisa Hahn-Cordes, 2008 (peony49@earthlink.net)

"I just wanted to let you know that my trip was phenomenal, and I especially enjoyed the top notch services that your company offers. I would be happy to serve as a reference for others who are thinking of booking a trip to Egypt through your company. I'd also like to underscore the outstanding services of the following people that made my experience with your company truly exceptional: Ahmed Allam - who as you know, re-booked my entire itinerary at the last minute after I missed my original flight. Louise Baer - who did the same with my airfare, and coordinated it with the re-booked itinerary. Mohamed Abdel Moneim - my travel valet in Cairo, who went out of his way to ensure that my travels went smoothly for every leg of my trip. Seham Gabrd - my egyptologist/guide in Cairo. Mohamed Saad - my egyptologist/guide from Luxor to Aswan. Again, thank you for a job well done - I am going to tout taking a trip to Egypt through Graduate Tours to everyone I know!" Paul Weiner, 2007, (215) 469-0774 (cell phone)

"Steve and I would like to thank you and Graduate Tours for such an amazing adventure to Egypt and Jordan. We have wanted to go there for such a long time and thanks to you we were not disappointed. From the moment we arrived in Cairo, we felt like someone was there to take care of us. We were spoiled by your excellent service and attention to detail. The hotels were top notch. The food was excellent. Your guides were very knowledgeable and so helpful. We were especially sad to say goodbye to our guide Essam. He was there for us any time we needed him and went far beyond the call of duty to make sure we had a trip of a life time. It was such a luxury to have our own guide, driver and vehicle throughout our tour. While other people were stuck in large tour groups, we had the flexibility to move in and out of airports and various sites with ease. This is definitely the way to travel! Highlights for us include Karnak, Valley of the Kings, wandering inside the Great Pyramid, and Petra. I highly recommend Graduate Tours to anyone going to Egypt and Jordan." Michael R. Segovia, 2007

"Tour was great; I saw many animals and sites. I was not disappointed.Our Driver Dotto was great. He took great care of us. His driving skills are excellent. I was never uncomfortable. Dotto has a great eye spotting the animals. He has great sense of where they are .I would recommend him to anyone. The tents at Masai Mara are great. The staff is professional and great to be with. They made the tent very nice with chairs and decorations. The dining table was always set beautifully. It was a pleasure to stay there." Barbara Decote, 2007

"Thank you so much for the great tour that my daughter and I took with you (The 10 Day Game Tracker tour), from August 17-26). Even though we are back at home these past weeks, Africa still remains with us. I might also add had our tour would not have been the outstanding experience it was if it were not for our driver/guide, Kisali Mayassi. Kisali was very knowlegable about both the different animals we observed as well as the different cultures we encountered. I have recommended Graduate Tours to other friends who are interested in traveling to Africa." Mike Seftel, 2007

"Kevin was just wonderful-knowledgeable, affordable, good driver and good company! We learned so much from his fast knowledge of birds +animals. Tented camps were great!" Langfords, 2007

"Please know we have recommended you to all of our family and friends. Check out my YouTube video of our safari." Matt Nolan, 2007

"My husband and I just returned from what was without a doubt the most wonderful vacation we have ever been on. Everything about our trip to Egypt was just as described within your itinerary (accomodations, tours, transportation) but really it was the excellent service from every single representative/staff that we encountered that made this trip unforgettable. You have managed to find the most incredible and attentive representatives in Egypt! They made us felt like royalty from start to finish. We would like to say a special thanks to Mr. Mohammed in Cairo, our guides Dina and Isaam and to Arafa at the Royal Lotus. Again thank you graduate tours for your obvious attention to detail in putting together an amazing package to Egypt. We would be glad to be contacted as references at any time." Carla Cuccia, 2007 - carlacuccia@yahoo.com

"Our trip was fantastic! Everything worked out well and ran smoothly with no 'glitches' along the way. Thank you for all your efforts to insure a great family adventure. I want to especially compliment our guide, Dotto. He was outstanding at animal spotting! But, more importantly, he worked well with our family, had a great sense of humor, was flexible and patient, and good at managing details. We also had lots of fun with Dotto as he worked on our Kiswahili skills. Food everywhere was excellent and plentiful! Compliments to all! We thought we took lots of cash but it went quickly with all the tipping, the Maasai visit, and souvenir shopping in places that do not take credit cards - so we would suggest other guests take extra. It was an exceptional family vacation. We will have life long memories of a great safari!" Chris and Eric Strobel--and family, 2007

"Our trip has been amazing from start to finish, the service has been termendous from the moment we stepped off the plane. Our two guides on the cruise and then in Cairo were both great, very knowledgeable and dedicated to service. Mohamed Salah went above and beyond to make our stay perfect, thank you ! We will definitely encourage friends and family to book with you." Amanda Foster, 2007

"We are writing to tell you what a great time we had on our recent safari. The trip was wonderful and your staff in Nairobi was great! From the time we arrived until the time we were leaving for home, Peter and Mary were always available to give assistance and advice. We also appreciated Mike, our driver and guide. His friendly manner, knowledge of the area, and patience made the trip extra special. By the time we left, we felt that we had really made a great new friend. If you like, please feel free to use us as a reference." Dave & Charmaine Wessell, 2007 - dave@wessell.com

"Well, we are back in America, and I wanted to send you an email to let you know how much we enjoyed our trip to Egypt. The trip was beyond our expectations, the census with the group is that this trip has been the best trip we've ever been on. Throughout the whole trip, none of us every felt that we were in danger.There are so many things to praise you on! I can't leave out the guides. Essam El-Fallah (Sam), was so knowledgeable and nice. He fit perfectly into our group. Really, he was amazing - Sam kept us engaged throughout the long hot days. Dahlia was also a treasure. She is so nice and smart! It's quite nice to have guides who care that much about the group! As you know, after we finished the Egypt trip with you, we made our way to Israel and Jordan with another tour company. I just want you to know that while in Israel, our whole group longed to be back in Egypt. If this was a race against tour companies, I'd have to say that the company for Israel doesn't even come close to catching up to you. We really missed the "thoughtfulness and caring" that we experienced with Graduate Tours. It isn't a question if I will book another trip with Graduate Tours, it is a question of when. Thank you SO MUCH for your hard work. This trip has been absolutely one of the best experiences of my life." Lara Roebbelen, 2007

"Thank you Graduate Tours for doing an awesome job with our African Safari in Kenya. You were able to answer our questions and delivered on your promises. Both of our guides showed considerable knowledge of the landscape, people and animals. They guided us through check-ins, helped us with etiquette, showed familiarity with the local towns, and remained flexible with our safari drives. Our primary driver during the safari drives also went the extra mile to make sure we saw the animals we were interested in and planned drives that were varied and fit around other activities. The lodges on the itinerary were wonderful and the Kensington Camp was the perfect ending to a wonderful trip. Hearing the lions roaring in the morning and the hyenas laughing in the evening made the experience that much more real. Franklin the camp manager was a great host and we loved his sense of humor. Thank you for making our trip to Africa truly a trip of a lifetime." Carrie and Jeff Bohne, 2007

"All was excellent, Mohamed was an excellent organiser he is very professional, our guides were very knowledgable and great, We would also like to make special notice of Sammy in Luxor and Aswan and Dalia in Cairo. We travel very much and they are both the best guides we have had. Thanks." Jeneen Defiore, 2007

“I enjoyed the trip from beginning to end. Everyone was so kind making me feel at home and taking excellent care of us. All the guides and our gentleman Mohamed couldn’t have done more. My friend Julie Crosby was ill a few days ago and this the only reason we didn’t do the citadel and bazar ( Khan Khalili) tour, we were offered the trip many times. Ahmed (the guide in Cairo) was so kind. I would highly recommend you again.” Colleen Robinson, 2007

"We just wanted you to know what a wonderful job your Nairobi office did. Gilliand is a real treasure and we had so much fun with him. Everyday he found something new for us to see and couldn’t have been nicer. Shifta met us in Nairoba on our way to Samburu and offered to return to the airport to pick up a gift I was buying and bring it to me on our last day. We never expected but really appreciated this good service. Our traveling companions must have told us at least 20 times how happy they were we'd booked with your company!!! This was our best vacation ever." Mary Ritter, 2007

"Mohamed was fantastic, extremely helpful. Upon arrival he offered his assistance anywhere in Egypt at any time, he made the whole experience very secure and positive. Drivers in Cairo. Ayman in Luxor and Aswan was really fantastic made whole trip in upper Egypt outstanding, great with kids. The overall trip was excellent we will recommend your company to our friends." Graeme Beardsell, 2007

"I just wanted to write and let you know what a fabulous trip my sisters and I recently experienced on the Graduate Tours Egypt Signature Tour. It just couldn't have been better - the accommodations, tour guides, food etc. all exceeded our expectations. It was truly the trip of a lifetime! Thank you for providing such a fabulous travel experience. I look forward to working with your company in the future!" Kathy Ellis, 2007

"I just returned yesterday from our 12-day Graduate Tours Signature Vacation. It was wonderful! Thank you for everything. We appreciate all you and your team's hard work. I especially wanted you to know what an amazing help Peter was to us. As noted in my e-mail to Peter below, you can see how very helpful, considerate and professional he was to both Janell and myself. Thank you again for everything!" Karen Magrann, 2007

"Every one was most kind, serviceable , hospitable and pleasnt. Absolotuely no complaints. The guides were well informed and every thing was on schedule .Staff gave us security and went beyond their duties on attending us. Thank You." Dr Colleen Enis, 2007.

We just returned from the best trip our family has ever taken...not a trip, a life altering experience! My husband, myself and our two children, ages 10 and 13 took an 8 day safari in Tanzania. We went to Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. We were afraid March would be rainy, but every day was beautiful, the wildebeast all had babies and were migrating to the Serengeti, and the animal viewing was awesome. We counted 23 lions and 6 cheetah, to name a few! Before leaving on the trip, I was a little aprehensive, feeling like we were placing a lot of faith in Graduate Tours to have a good guide set up, good vehicle, and good hotels. Graduate Tours did an awesome job with all of it. The hotels were perfect. The guide was wonderful, and we would request him again. The vehicle could have used some shade, but was otherwise fine. Our 11 day trip felt like 30 days. We saw so much, and did so much. The best part was how much our kids learned about animals, another culture, and another language. Asante sana, Graduate Tours!" Cindy and Jim Shorris, 2007

"My daughter Helen and I just wanted you to know that we had a wonderful time at Lake Naivasha and the Masai Mara game reserve. Everything about the trip was just great. Our accommodation at both resorts was excellent and all members of staff very helpful and polite. We were lucky enoiugh to see all of the "big five" animals and many more besides, including many species of birds etc. Our special thanks also to our driver/guide Alois for being so knowledgeable and friendly and with great driving skills, especially bearing in mind the terrible road conditions resulting from the prolonged rainy season. We consider ourselves very lucky to have had him as our driver." Eileen Wilson, 2007

"First of all we would like to thank you for such a great staff and service. What a fantastic trip it was! Trully unforgettable. We just arrived in frankfurt -back from cairo- and we already miss egypt and the staff! Mr. Mohamed, dalia, abdulah (driver) and the rest of the staff down south were great! From the moment we arrived to the moment we left it was a pleasure. Please send our love to them. Thank you one more time and we will go to egypt again pretty soon. Take care." Rogerio, Corinna and Nina, 2007

"What a wonderful experience we had with Graduate Tours in Kenya and Tanzania! We loved our African Safari. I'll admit there were times during the planning when I was more than a little nervous about the various lodging reservations, but as you said - it would be and was a great experience. Thank you. The Graduate Tours people were terrific: Andrew, Shifta, Wilson, Godfrey, Abraham, Immanuel and Mussa. They were professional, courteous, fun, flexible, resourceful, knowledgeable and made the trip very special. They always made us feel secure. They were always willing to go above and beyond to meet our requests. Each brought a unique perspective to our experience. I have already recommended you to my friend who will be traveling to Africa in June 2008. Once again, we THANK YOU and THANK EVERYONE at Graduate Tours for an awesome first experience in Africa." Sandy Ruskoski, 2007

"We arrived safely back in Oz earlier this week and just want to thank you all very, very much for organising our dream honeymoon. We really did have the most fantastic time in Africa and everything was more amazing than we could ever have imagined and because we managed to fit so much into the past 3 weeks it seems like a lifetime ago when we first hit the ground in Nairobi! Everyone keeps asking us what our highlight of the trip was, but to be honest, and as we said as we were going through our trip, every day bought a new highlight….I think we were just extremely fortunate with what we were able to do and what we were able to see whilst we were there. The people, the landscape and the animals of East Africa are totally amazing and all three together made our time in Kenya and Tanzania so, so special. Thanks to all at Graduate Tours for making this a trip of a lifetime for us." Sherridan & Olaf Morgan, 2007

"We travel a lot both for pleasure and for business, but this has been our first organized tour. We had a wonderful time and are already thinking of our next trip. We really started to appreciate the convenience of being met by our "transfer man" and having the personal guide. The local rep was very diligent and passed the trustworthy "test" when he returned change money to me after being paid (I half expected he might just keep it). He also was very good in checking up on the guides. We might consider another Safari with our daughter (we did one for our honeymoon). Best regards." Ulrike, Tim and Christina, 2007

"We returned from our safari experience yesterday and would like to thank you all for a fantastic experience. Shifta was great on the Nairobi end, the tour guides Arthur and Steven were the most helpful, informative and just great people we could have wanted for our safari and given the problems the wheelchairs posed we could not have had two better people to help sort us out. Thank you again for an unforgettable experience." Bill, Laura, Peter and Sheila, 2007

"We really can't say enough positive about our experience. We took the Best of Kenya Tour in November of '06 and modified it by adding by adding a day at Amboselli so my son could see Kilimanjaro. Our guides were excellent. We absolutely saw every animal we wished to see and lots of others we didn't expect. The service was gracious and attentive. The facilities were well appointed and very comfortable. The grounds were well groomed and very restful. I developed a short illness and was pleased to learn that they had a Doctor on premises with the medication I needed. The laundry service was quite reliable. On the morning of each departure, a porter waited unobtrusively outside of our door to take our luggage. Overall I expected the trip to be an eight or nine on a 10 point scale but it was easily a 12!" Jim Reber, 2006

"To the Graduate team, a special thank you for exceeding expectations for our 25th anniversary trip of a lifetime. The diversity of our itinerary combined with the excellent support and organization from the graduate team made our holiday a memorable experience. I would highly recommend the graduate format of private safaris which results in personal service and the opportunity to schedule your viewing at your own discretion. The Serena lodges provided terrifc food, service and vistas of the vast untamed landscape. Just an awesome adventure that cannot be described but must be lived. Thanks again, we look forward to our next adventure with graduate tours." David Broderick, 2006

"JAMBO! Sarah and I wanted to send you guys a note to recap our trip to Africa. First and foremost, we had an absolutely amazing time on our trip. It was as good as or better than we had dreamed it would be and we have some amazing pictures and memories to show for it. In respect to the role you guys played in that we want to thank you very much. I think what made the trip so great for us were two things:
A) Being alone and not with a tour that had multiple groups or people. This gave us the ability to do as we pleased, be comfortable on our trips and really do and see the things WE wanted. I think this is a major factor of importance in your service and a huge reason why the trip worked so well.
B) The guides. These guys were both amazing. They both were knowledgeable about the areas we were visiting, the animals we saw and how to get closest to them. They were also both terrific people who helped us in any way we needed, were confident about what they were doing and made sure that Sarah and I were getting the experience we wanted. I can't stress to you enough how much of a factor they played in the great time we had. Especially on the first few days that we spent without my bag, it could have been a stressful situation but Charles made sure we were having fun. And again, they knew what to look for which helped us see an amazing amount of animals, a number of kills, lions mating and things that we've heard people don't see in 3 weeks there.
We would also love to write a testimonial for your website or act as a reference for you. Hopefully, someday we will return to Africa to see the crater during wet season, visit Kilimanjaro, enjoy South Africa or visit Uganda to see the gorillas, and we would love to use Graduate tours again. Thanks again." Aaron Steinberg, 2006

"We are back and can't believe how wonderful the trip was. Kenya and Tanzania were both beautiful yet different. Masai Mara and the Serengeti are both spectacular in their own way. Our guides were wonderful, a pleasure to be with and did everything to make this so memorable a trip for us. We saw all of the big 5 !! Actually we saw so many many animals it is hard to believe. We even got to see the babies for almost all of them...now how great is that! The people everywhere were very nice. At the Serena lodges the people couldn't do enough to make our stay a beautiful experience. The night safari ride at Sweetwaters was outstanding...watched a lion stalk a zebra. The black rhino visit was unbelievable. The trips to the native tribes villages was a beautiful experience. We hope that our enthusiasm, pictures and videos will we encourage others to go to Kenya and Tanzania. We surely hope to repeat this trip and will only do that with Graduate Tours. Thanks so much for helping put together our trip of a lifetime." Kathy Smith, 2006

"We now back in Los Angeles. I just wanted to thank you for arranging the wonderful Safari. Everything went very smoothly. We were well taken care by Shifta and our guide Steven. Since we just found you on the internet without any personal reference, we were not sure how it would be. Now we know! We would highly recommend your company to our friends. As we let Shifta know, lodging was great for the price of the Safari. We especially loved the Serena Hotel at Masai Mara. We also like the Sopa Hotel in Naivasha." Akiko Maeda, 2006

"We had a wonderful time in Africa. Nature is simply gorgeous, way beyond what I had expected. The biggest positive surprise to me was the quality of service we received everywhere - great people, responsive, dependable, smiling, joyful, playful - you name it. I thought this quality of service were only to be found in South East Asia. Now I stand corrected. The highlights of the trip for me where; The setting of the Masai Mara ... just biblical. The balloon ride. The animals in the Serengetti. Watching the France - Brazil quarter Final in Mara Serena and France-Portugal semi-final in Serengetti with all the hotel staff ... Magic. The Serena hotel in Zanzibar ... out-of-this-world beautiful building and gorgeously appointed. Ex post, Sweetwaters was a welcome addition to the program. The lodge is great because it is really surrounded by animals and you could see them all the time, withouth having to sit in a car. Plus the equator crossing experience, with the two water tests, is just a lot of fun. Thank you so much for having orchestrated this unforgettable experience for our family." Zafer Achi, 2006

"We just got back - the vacation was fantastic, an absolute trip of a lifetime. We can't thank you enough!" Gail Cecil, 2006

"Just a short note to express our thanks and gratitude to your staff on our recent trip to Kenya. The experience was very much enjoyed and we would like to give particular mention to our guide Charles, who's attitude, approach and service was excellent. We have and will continue to recommend your services to our friends and colleagues." Lorrie Headley, 2006

"I can't thank you guys enough. The safari was fantastic. As a professional photographer, my demands are high for the quality of image, and for where i am placed to take it. William (my driver) was fantastic, he understood light and shadow and how the sun moves and affects a picture. It seems like a simple thing but few people really understand it. He knew when to move on, and when to be patient, along he way taught me a little Swahili, and a lot about the flora and fauna of Kenya. I came away with the best photos of my career, and some of the best memories ever. I will return to Africa, and I will use your company again. The service was a fantastic, and i will recommend you to anyone I can, any chance I get. It was absolutely great. The only thing that could have made it better was if my family was here to share it with me, but i was already in Africa for work and so came alone after my work was over. I have already promised my wife we will come here together, and when we do we will call on you, (and hopefully be able to book William again).
Please pass on my sincere thanks to everyone involved." Kevin, 2006

"THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! We were 100% pleased with the service you provided. The trip was an amazing adventure. The parks - Amboseli and Masaii Mara both held their own individual wonders and charm. We felt comfortable and trusting of the itinerary you had planned and it came off perfectly, we were by no means disappointed, confused or otherwise left to feel that things were not what we were led to expect at any point. Our drivers were very different from one another, and both knowledgable and accomodating to our questions, needs whims and desires. (We know if Narasha could have made a rhino appear - he would have!) We loved the Serena Lodges (will never forget the plastic tree...) the service, food, and entertainment they provided - and the atmosphere were both exquisite, again each lodge maintaining it's individuality and charm. The entire safari was remarkable and unforgetable. We, in fact,are intent on contacting the State Department to let them know how very wonderfully we were treated by all of Kenya's people, and what an excellent experience we feel more American's should see to believe! Our warmest thanks for your excellent service, and our fabulous memories. We wish you continued success and much happiness!" Dyann and Rick Arthur, 2006

"The trip was superb! Everyone in my family agreed it was our very best vacation yet and we have traveled many parts of the world. Saw lots of wildlife at close range and some wonderful places. Serena Hotels is a great partner for you. Their food was good, staff friendly, rooms clean, and quite luxurious. They deserve their 5 star rating. Your guides were very good. On time, well organized, and very friendly. Vehicles were clean and well maintained. Their English was very good and their knowledge of the different areas, the people, and the animals was good. Airline connections in Africa were trouble free and we were greeted at every new location by one of your staff members. All in all, a terrific experience. I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone." Paul J. McElligott, 2006

"We are back home and I want to assure you that our safari was perfect. We could not have asked for more....and our driver, William Ngatia, was the best guide that we have ever had in many years of hunting and fishing with professional guides all over the world. While outdoor adventures are not new to us, Kenya was, nevertheless, the experience of a lifetime. Your organization did a superb job. Shifta was most helpful and courteous and our driver, Godfrey, in Nairobi was delightful. Serena Hotels and Lodges are the most elegant and guest-oriented accomodations one could ask for (although softer beds would be nice). We will definitely be going back to Kenya and wouldn't dream of booking through anyone but Graduate Tours. Thanks again for making my husband's Christmas present so perfect and if you are in touch with William, send our deepest regards." Kathryn Miller, 2006

"Thank you so much for giving my wife and me an unforgettable trip to Africa. Everything was great. Our guide in Kenya(Godfrey) was excellent, and the lodges were great. We saw everything we wanted to see and so much more. Thank you, and we will definitely recommend Graduate Tours to our friends and family." Seth Hammond, 2006

"I have been remiss in not touching base about our trip. It was spectacular. The staff, service, and setup was impeccable. Both Shifta and Godfrey went above and beyond to make this experience the trip of a lifetime. Those guys are amazing. Very impressive. While I plan on detailing my appreciation in greater detail, suffice to say that it was absolutely perfect. My apologies for not emailing sooner. Anyways, I will write more as time allows. Still trying to catch up from my month of traveling. Outstanding..." Tony Baylinson, 2006