DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Most friendly personalized service that makes your dreams come true!
From the first communications by mail for planning the trip until the last farewell the people from Gazelle Safaris did all to match our ideas and expectations and improved them with their experience and knowledge. They showed us wonderful places, arranged transport, accomodation and guided tours perfectly and helped us to understand better parts of this country we had never been to before. The safari tour to Ruaha National Park was exciting with Umang Gossain being an excellent guide knowing every corner of this parc. If we will ever get another chance to come to Tanzania, we would choose Gazelle Safaris again!
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great personalized experience!
We were referred to Charles by a friend and had a great experience! It was our first safari and he made a personalized itinerary for the two of us. He helped with booking flights, lodging, and there were no glitches the entire trip. He has extensive knowledge of the country, culture, animals, and wildlife. Plus, he has so many connections with other guides that we easily saw The Big 5! Would definitely recommend Tanganyika if you're looking for very personalized services and have an interest in understanding more about the beautiful wildlife you're experiencing.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most amazing experience, will DEFINITELY use Eastern Sun again!
My two friends and I went on an Eastern Sun Safari in May 2014. We did 4 nights, 5 days. Not only was it INCREDIBLY affordable for the accommodations we received but I cannot say enough good things about Mercy (the woman who helped us plan our trip) and Eddie, our driver. Mercy was prompt in replying to all our questions, was flexible in changing our accommodations since we flew into Kilimanjaro rather than Arusha and provided pick up from our Arusha hotel as well as a ride to Kilimanjaro airport on the last day of our safari. She was warm, welcoming and incredibly helpful. She even provided us a list of things to bring and the light coats we brought were perfect for the chilly mornings (other tours hadn't provided this list and so many safari go-ers were freezing in the mornings)! Eddie our driver was sweet, knowledgeable, and fun. He did everything he could to make sure we saw every animal. He was patient and informative and we could tell he was dedicated to making sure we had the perfect safari experience. We saw tour guides that were new and inexperienced, got lost frequently. I felt awful for those safari go-ers since it was clear their experience wasn't as smooth or as eventful as ours. I was so, so happy with our experience and would not hesitate in using Eastern Sun Tours again or referring them to any family and friends. After an amazing 1 week experience with a WONDERFUL safari guide, 4-5 start accommodations, and just the most helpful staff I could imagine, I would give Eastern Sun Tours 10 stars if I could!
ID
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What an experience - and yes, we saw the BIG-5+
Me and two girlfriends had a fantastic time on the safari with ISIA back in April 2014.
Though, it was a rainy season but the the experience was remarkable!
We had blue skies and mystique-foggy scene at the same time, which were so fantastic for photographic captures!
The safari experience was a marvellous one!
From Tarangeri, Serengeti and Ngorongoro, including the Maasai Village visit.
Johnson as our guide is very professional, and most of all, focus on what we wanted to see (and yes, we saw the Big-Five!), even though we were kind of giving up to search the Rhino at the last day, but John kept insist to look for it!
One time, he pointed out on the hunting of 12 Simbas to a poor Impala from a distance and that was an exciting moment, especially our car was the only one there, after a while of course others followed:). Also, we had a chance to witnessed the killing of Zebra by female Lions and then followed by the crocodile who was waiting in the pond and out to enjoy the leftover. What a good-eye of John and what a fun game-driving!
The Ang'ata Luxury Camping is one of our favourite as we were outdoor surrounded by spectacular view of Serengeti. Next time, I wish to stay longer or at least one more night/day in Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
The guesthouse people are also were very nice and friendly. They made sure our stay was comfortable and feed us very good meal, from the funny Chef, Pascal! :)
Anyway, I can keep on and on about my wonderful experience, but in short ... yes, I want to express my BIG thank you to ISIA and all the staff for giving us good advise, guiding, patience and best service.' Terima kasih', or Asante Sana, in Bahasa Indonesia!
I linked some of my pics in dropbox to share with you... feel free to use them. Also, fyi, I will write an travel article about Tanzania and ISIA on my blog www.liburing.com, hopefully by end of this month or the latest mid July. I will share with you when I posted. Once again, I thank you all!
Cheers!
Nova
FR
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Good morning South Africa again
Thanks to Biwakwango and Thierry. We have discovered a fabulous country. We had the opportunity to meet locals people, each with his own history and traditions. Most of the time walking we appreciated a wonderful nature, animals as well as plants. Biwakwango and Thierry make feel like returning to South Africa some day.
MY
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Magical Place
The safari could not be more perfect. It was such a magical place and I will never forget all the memories and feelings I had while driving in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. I managed to see the big5, including a lion hunting and killing a Zebra, while in the Serengeti. Saw several leopards in trees. Saw cheetahs with their cubs (18 in total), crocodiles, many hippos and big herds of elephants. Ngorongoro Crater is a true wonder of the Earth. The safari was awesome. Thanks so much Baraja, Joao and Loy
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The Thrill of Uganda
I just returned from an unbelievable and exhilarating trip to Uganda. This was my first experience visiting Uganda as well as using the services of 1000 Shades of Green. I have absolutely nothing but high praise for the team at 1000 Shades of Green as they went way beyond to ensure my trip was the best it could be. The accommodations were most enjoyable and comfortable, the food throughout the trip was outstanding and the animal sightings were breathtaking. My guide "Charles" was professional, punctual and a world of information. His main priority was my comfort and that he did! I could not have asked for a better guide/driver. Thank you Charles and everyone at 1000 Shades of Green! It was a trip exceeding my expectations and as a result, I will return! Thank you, Thanks you, THANK YOU!
20-35 years of age
Great trip to Kruger Park
We were picked up by our driver, guide and chef Rhys, who organized a fantastic trip to the Kruger National Park for us. We love spotting and photographing wildlife, and were able to see lots of animals. Rhys was very sensitive to our interests, and took us on a day long game drive - which is just what we have done in our own vehicle. Look at some of the photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/26218940@N04/sets/72157644059695084/ The food was great and lodgings fine.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable journey
Hi, our safari with Tailor Made Safaris was unforgettable, thanks to the chosen destinations and good guidance. It was an experience to drive amongst wildlife, as well as go on a walking safari, where you get an elephant or rhinoceros only a few meters away from you (heart rate increasing!).
Our safari consisted of two parts; wildlife in Tembe Elephant Park, Mkhuze Game Reserve, Kosi Bay, St Lucia Estuary, Hluhluwe iMfolozi and landscape in the Drakensberg at Thendele (Royal Natal National Park) and Didima (Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve).
Our photo gallery can be seen on my website, www.josschouten.com under travel.
Tailor Made Safaris, thanks very much again!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic time in Uganda with Budget Safaris Uganda
I had an amazing time in Uganda, the pearl of Africa, with Peter and Andrew. Travelling alone as a single female, the trip was perfectly tailored to fit in everything I wanted to see and do, even my Compassion sponsor child visits. I had a great time travelling across the country as we trekked the Gorillas at Bwindi Impenetrable forest, saw lots of game including lions, elephants and giraffes at Murchison Falls, saw the source of the Nile at Jinja and just everywhere that we travelled, all the activities that had been arranged and the people I met along the way.
It wasn't just a great holiday - I fell in love with Uganda as they showed me their beautiful country and the beautiful hearts of the Ugandan people.
I began the tour as a client, I finished the tour as a friend.
I definitely recommend Budget Safaris Uganda to anyone travelling to Uganda.