CL
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everybody should see Tanzania
Ours was a complex trip. We spent a few days in Zanzibar, continued with a Safari and ended in Bukoba, on the western shores of the Victoria lake where we had to be by a given date. It Started in Africa, our company of choice, provided support all along the trip helping with logistics, making hotels, camps and flight reservations and making sure we got from one place to the other on time, especially to Mwanza at the end of the Safari where we boarded a small plane to Bukoba. But the highlight of this adventure was the Safari itself, including Manyara, Ngorongoro and south and central Serengeti. The accommodations were great, but I suspect that at the end of the day it is the choice of the guides that is the most important component in a Safari. And both Freddy Isangya and Jackson Mbise are great professionals, providing linguistic help and knowing where to go, how to spot surprising places and animals, and finding something exciting every day. Thanks also to Joao for constant communications and helping us plan and coordinate the entire trip. Marcia and I returned to Chile with an understanding of Tanzania and its remarkable natural beauties, and even some basic Swahili. And of course thousands of pictures and videos of places and abundant fauna from lions to elephants to gazelles . It was better than we imagined. Highly recommended.
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgotable experience
If you thinking Safari - you should definitelly go with Kanuth ! It's the best team to introduce you to Tanzania's amazing wild life adventure. The service, accomodation and what most important Nico and Tony ( our cook and guide/driver) ware more than we've expected. It was our first trip to Tanzania but with those guys we are more than sure that we'll definitelly come back again. If you have any doubts about Safari - just don't ! Contact Kanuthee and he will help you arrange everything you need.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip to the Northern Nat. parks and to Kondoa Art caves was exelllent
The trip to the Northern Nat. parks and to Kondoa Art caves was very well planned and done, and the drives (guides) were very excellent. Good drive, good info on animals and scenery, good organisation at the lodges.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
well planned, excellent execution, very satisfied experience
Diagle Tours was very quick to respond from the very first query. They responded very well to all my requests on planning the tour esp. the Selous Safari.The service rendered at hotels booked and their own Staff (Safari guide) was very good in terms of transfers, sight-seeing, transport, punctuality, knowledgeable. Considering that I was a solo traveler, they ensured to make my tour comfortable, safe, exciting and memorable. The accommodation , meals and short tours offered were above average . Highly recommended Tour operator as lived up to more than I expected on my 1st African adventure !!
Gondwana Tours to Namibia
We has a really marvellous holiday organised by Mark Hathaway at Gondwana and Ati travel in Windhoek. It lived up to our expectations and beyond. Both Mark and Ati travel had it down to a tee. Highlights are too numerous to mention but certainly Mowani's gorgeous lodge, the stupendous dunes and Etosha from Tree Tops were all fantastic. A small quibble but Swakopmund was a bit disappointing (It's not a particularly attractive place and Walvis bay is somewhat dispiriting!) but we know this may have been owing to demands for accommodation at the time of year around Christmas. Otherwise wonderful and effortless and superbly organised by the team. You won't be disappointed in the experience that these destination experts offer. We would certainly use again - next time Botswana!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a Lifetime
4 of us did a 4 day safari and then 6 day Kilimanjaro trip through this company. There are not adequate words to describe the wonderful experience we had. Our guide, Beatus Fungomali for safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Oldupai gorge was very professional, knowledgeable, and also a lot of fun. He took the time to make sure we saw the abundance of wildlife species and was expert at finding it. Arrangements for accommodations, food, comfort were all top-rate. The Kilimanjaro trip was well organized by guides Keddy Nathanael ( who was on his 50th summit of Kili!), Passian Moshi , Mohamed Iddy (our "stomach engineer" who makes the gourmet camp food and best soup anywhere), Julius Ernes, Herman Iddy, and all the hard working porters. This company has outstanding, trustworthy, quality people. The best part of this trip was the camaraderie. I agree with Thomas K "A journey is best measured in friends..." .
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilimanjaro and Safari
We came to know about Aardvark Expeditions and Philemon Joel through one of my friend who had already climbed Mount Kilimanjaro with this Tour Company which is based in Arusha, Tanzania.
It was our first trip to Africa and I was extremely apprehensive initially. Philemon Joel was very friendly and meticulous that gave me confidence. We told him all the activities we wanted to do and the number of days we could spare. He came up with a thorough itinerary that covered everything from the moment we land at the airport, the local transits and lodging for our 6 days hike to Mt Kili (Machame Route) and 5 days Luxury Safari (Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Tarangire National Park).
It is important to take a good company for the hike and Wildlife Safari. Aardvark Expeditions' porters, the drivers, the guides were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. On the hike the guide monitored us daily for any signs of altitude sickness and made sure that we had acclimatized well. We had an absolutely fantastic time climbing Kili and were thrilled to reach the top after a very long and hard climb on the final ascent morning. we were so well looked after, fed and never had any worries at all throughout the 6 days. In particular would like to reiterate how great our guide Merinyo Lucas was. We know we would not have made it to the top without his guidance and support. The food and service was excellent. Philemon took care that all of our dietary needs (vegetarian). I could not believe that I was enjoying a sumptuous meal at more than 10000 ft. It kept me motivated and energized.
Philemon Joel is very dedicated to his business, in the matters of customer satisfaction, right from the beginning , I could communicate and he understood and fulfilled every single request of mine. Hiking Mt Kilimanjaro and Safari had been a dream of mine and my sincere thanks to Philemon to have given me the most amazing trip!!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exemplary !!
Kenya Walking Survivors Safaris Ltd offers the best of the bush with the comforts of home. We did the 3 day 2nights Masai Mara Experience. This all-inclusive package provides the best of both worlds with everything taken care of in between!I feel the description of Kenya Walking Survivors Safari needs to be categorized into two parts, hospitality(tents,food) and safari(tours, guides, and vehicle)
Hospitality:
Mara AA lodge run a first class operation.To begin with, the staff is amazing. The food is great and plentiful; the tents are very comfortable and spacious. We had a lovely dinner the first evening we arrived. It was fun to enjoy the bonfire and company. The tents made it feel like a more genuine and personalized safari experience, with ample room and provide hot and cold showers. I admit I was hesitant at first for the idea of tents, but found the experience to be worthwhile and not spartan as I feared.
Safari:
The location is great and allows access into Masai Mara National Park. We were able to do evening and morning game drives seeing giraffe, elephants, buffalo, leopard, lioness, a hyena and more. The guide we worked with (Mwangi) was knowledgeable and extremely personable. If you get a chance to take a walking safari with Mwangi you will learn more about animals,birds and insects than you can ever imagine. He was also very helpful taking photos of us(my family) at the Mara river and at the Kenya,Tanzania border :) He also took us for a drive to the Trans Mara land to have lunch in the wild where we had a view of the Mara landscape that was one you'd die for ☺️
Thank you for a wonderful experience!
TW
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amaizing experience
The service was very nice from my arrival in Nairobi to the end. Erick tried really hard to make me go through the itinerary even though I was the only person for the Lake Nakuru and Amboseli National Park. I did have a good safari tour and hope to have another one soon.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The reality far outweighed the expectation.
Self guided is the way to go in my opinion. You can go where you choose for as long as you choose (within park rules). Guided tours tend to attract other tours and can limit viewing possibilities.
Kruger National Park landscape changes frequently which in effect changes the wildlife you are likely to encounter. Be patient, the wildlife is there. Sometimes it can be hard to see, other times it will be right in front of you.
The accomamodations were basic but comfortable to suit everyone. People always helpful.
Overall an experience I want again.