Reviews
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Email Nanda | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience!
I had a wonderful experience on my first safari, and it was made even more special thanks to the warmth and professionalism of the people who accompanied us. The owner of the company Steven, the guide, Jephter, was incredibly kind and approachable, always willing to share his vast knowledge of the local wildlife and flora. He made us feel like we were part of the environment, providing an authentic and exciting experience. Additionally, Mr.Paul, the cook, took care of surprising us with delicious meals in the middle of nature, always with a smile and a helpful attitude. It was an unforgettable trip, full of magical moments, and all of this was possible thanks to Steven, Jephter and Paul's dedication and care. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone looking to have an authentic safari filled with details that make all the difference.
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Email Jose | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
First safari and it was amazing
It was my first safari and the experience was great. The treatment was great and very close Esteve, the owner, and our guide Jephtee, a great connoisseur of the national parks and the cook Dr. Paul, with his homemade meals, God, you have to try them! We were very well looked after at all times and it was a pleasure! Great job guys!!
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Email Emily | under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Caring
s was absolutely incredible! From start to finish, the operator maintained constant communication with us, ensuring that everything ran smoothly.
The tour itself was unforgettable, largely thanks to our amazing guide, Jephter. He was not only knowledgeable and reliable but also incredibly sweet, fun, and attentive to our needs. His dedication and expertise made it possible for us to see the Big Five—a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
A special mention also goes to Dr. Paul, our cook, whose meals were delicious. He was very caring and attentive, ensuring that we were well-fed and comfortable throughout the journey.
Overall, the combination of excellent service, caring staff, and an unforgettable adventure made this trip truly special. I wholeheartedly recommend Fondness Vacations to anyone seeking a reliable and memorable travel experience!
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Email Sarah | under20 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing
This was my 3rd safari and first in Tanzania. my family and I had the most amazing time, spotting many lions, cheetahs, rhinos, elephants, and much, much more! Thanks to Jeph, our guide for the amazing time and to Dr. Po, for cooking for us the best meals ever!
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Email Lipe (The World Hopper) | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fondness Vacations provided THE BEST SAFARI experience for me!
Everything was exceptional. Flawless service since the beginning. Stephen understood my needs as a traveler & photographer and crafted the BEST SAFARI experience I’ve ever had; and this was my tenth! Me and my family were treated with so much love and care by everyone, specially Jephter, our amazing guide who did everything to make our safari dream so mesmerizing. Special thanks to Dr. Po, our incredible chef, who cared for us during the whole experience cooking with so much dedication the most delicious meals we’ve had in Tanzania.
Stephen & Fondness Vacation Team, Asante Sana!
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Email Elias | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
awesome
It was a great experience, all these wonderful animals.....
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Email Nataliya | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable, stress resistant, attentive to details
First of all, safari - this is a must do at least once in your life, especially in Tanzania, which is #1 on the list of countries for safari.
This is not a zoo, it is a real life, which is protected - you can't feed animals, you can't touch them, only see. Of course the crowds from cars on the paths is not something good, but seems animals accept them as part of the savanna and do not pay attention.
Beauty is expetional - we've been in the beginning of July to Tarangire (after lunch) - full of wild life and wonderful landscapes with baobabs, Ngorongoro (whole day) - unbelievable place (after lunch animals are sleepy, but before it is just wow), and Manyara - here we haven't seen a lot, I wouldn't go there if I knew that bigger part of savanna is covered by water that time and the road there is not accessible, that was a dissapointment. But altogether we saw herds of zebras, divers antilopas, giraffes, elephants, lions, buffalos, plenty of birds (small and big), hippos and (far away) rhinos, fantastique!
Secondly, about arrangements.
I found out about Fondness vacations from a friend, and Steven was very attentive to details, changes in the itinerary (as I wanted a tour different from their standard ones). After we agreed about all, it appeared to be impossible to book a trip from Ukraine – all bank transfers are blocked. I don’t know if we would ever get on safari without advanced payment with another agency, but Steven arranged everything, we tried out so many ways, so the patience of this person is endless Communication was smooth and in all important moments we had a connection – transfers, trip, doesn’t matter early morning or late evening, very safe and reliable company. Another doubt for me was travelling with two kids who don’t eat almost anything – but the staff addressed this problem, children were not hungry but happy.
So, to sum up – safari with Fondness vacation was an unforgettable experience!
