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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome day Safari to Tarangire National Park!
My friend and I decided to book a 1 day Safari with Experience Africa Tours and we were not disappointed! Booking was a breeze and our guide was very sweet and knowledgeable. We left from Moshi early in the morning and returned by early evening. It was a long day but totally worth it! We saw giraffes, zebra, warthogs, impala, baboons, elephants, and tons of birds. Seeing these animals in the wild, in their natural habitat, was exhilarating and at times breathtaking. Watching a family of elephants play together and wallow at a watering hole and watching baboon mama nurse her baby and then kiss him on the head were definite highlights of the trip. Overall, such a great experience and I cannot recommend this tour company more highly. Thanks for an amazing experience!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable experience
We went on a trip to Ruaha National Park with Gazelle Safaris for my thirtieth birthday and it was a birthday I'll never forget. The park itself, the many animals we were lucky enough to see up close and the beautiful accommodation had a lot to do with that. But being an experienced traveller I have booked tours with operators in various countries all over the world and I can say without a doubt that this tour company had a lot to do with that as well. I think the main difference with most tour companies was that the level of service was personal, sincere and dedicated to fit our individual needs. The welcoming, friendly owners knew a lot about the area, which was helpful in deciding where to go and what to do on our trip. The whole trip was perfectly organised, everything was on time, taken care of and there was even a birthday cake. The atmosphere was always relaxed, good humoured and laid-back and the owners clearly cared about the wildlife and the importance of protecting them. We truly had an amazing time and hope that one day we'll be able to return and bring our son to this part of Tanzania.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Perfect service and tour
After several safaris in Africa, I can say that Serengeti is the most incredible park I've ever visited. Easily! It Started in Africa were the ones responsible for making our visit to this park unforgettable and their service was absolutely top notch. I have nothing to complain about. They were always interested in what they could do to make our trip more enjoyable. Chris (the guide) was funny and new so many little stories and curiosities about each animal or bird.
PK
Best place to stay
I had the best time of my life in red chili, the staff is so nice and co operative. No stealing if you leave your stuff in room. Vegetable pizza is my fav must try.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible tour with Valentine!
We booked a safari to explore Zimbabwe with Valentine and it was the most perfect trip. Valentine customised our tour to fit our needs just right. Everything was organised for us and we had no problems whatsoever. He is so knowledgable about the land, history and even the animals- it was invaluable to have him with us.
We were able to have a private tour with just our group, and at such better cost than any of the larger companies. Valentine even rearranged our itinerary to fit in some extra activities that he knew we would love- and we did! I recommend Valentine and Wild South Safaris as the perfect way to explore Zimbabwe.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
TRIP OF A LIFETIME... all made possible by Safari Infinity!!
I didn't have a difficult time choosing the tour operator for my 10 days Safari & Zanzibar with my partner. What prompted me to approach Safari Infinity in the first place was of all the positive reviews on the Internet, especially regarding the excellent communication and response rate they have. I had to see for myself and I was definitely impressed. I communicated with both Augustine and Lucia and they couldn't have been more helpful. Professional, prompt, informative, patient and always polite. I didn't feel pressured by them like I had to book right away after they have sent and adjusted the itinerary multiple times (even though I pretty much was certain we were done choosing after their first reply!). Safari Infinity is definitely not the cheapest tour operator out there, but I assure you they are worth every single extra penny. I am not one to splurge on something more expensive when there is a cheaper alternative, but in this case, I had made the right choice. When we were ready, the payment process was quick and safe and we were good to go!
The safari itself was beyond my expectations and anything I could have imagined. Going to Africa was not at the top of my bucketlist but now, I can't stop telling everyone (even the barista at Starbucks) what an adventure it was and that everyone needs to experience it once in their lifetime. Our flight arrived at night and the guide was outside waiting for us as soon as we stepped out of the airport. From that point on we were well taken care of. We stayed at Arusha one night, and then proceeded to cover Tarangire, Karatu, Central Serengeti, Ndutu and Ngorongoro over the course of 5 days. For those who are on a little bit of budget, cutting down the number of days you are on Safari can help a lot. I only went for 5 days and I felt like I have seen all the animals in the world and experienced the real Africa, so you can definitely make it work!
Sam was the one who brought us on our game drives. I know everyone says this about their guides but he was truly extraordinary. What I loved most about Sam was that he genuinely loves what he do. He is always smiling, and loved answering our countless questions and told us many stories and history about Africa and each animal. At any time, he on the lookout for animals around us. He could spot a cheetah in a tree from a million miles away while he is driving. He brought us to see everything we wanted to and more, including the Big Five and the endangered African Wild Dog! I didn't know much about the african wild dog but during the two hour that we spent waiting for it to come out of the bush, Sam told us all the fun facts about the animal and we felt so lucky and privileged to be there and at that exact time to witness this amazing animal. We told people we met during the safari about the sighting and everyone was jealous! :)
Safari Infinity did a great job arranging the lodges and hotels for us, they mixed it up a little with semi to luxury accommodation so we saved a little money on certain nights and splurged on another. I loved every place we stayed at but my absolute favorite was Gibbs Farm at Karatu. Situated on a hill, it overlooked the acres and acres of farmland they use to make all your food. It was just a gigantic organic farm and I felt like I could have stayed there for two years. They had daily activities that you can go to for free like milking the cows in the morning or watching the workers roast the coffee beans (did I mention they had their own coffee plantation and make the best coffee???). I loved the location of the Ngorongoro Exploreans Lodge - it was a the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater so you were completely surrounded by greens and hills and mountains it was amazing. Four Seasons was also one of my favorites. Beautifully built, excellent service and food, and the comfiest bed after a long day of game drive.
At the end of the Safari, we flew to Zanzibar where Lucia arranged for us to check out some beautiful beach resorts, our favorite being The Baraza and Hideaway Nungwi. That was the cherry on top of this African dream adventure as we relaxed on the beach, swam in crystal clear water, indulged in seafood feasts and was spoiled by the excellent service of all the resort staff.
Long review, but I can't start to express how this had really become the trip of my life. It's sad to think that I don't believe any other vacation I will have in the future will exceed what I had experienced in Tanzania. This was all made possible for Safari Infinity, every little detail was perfect and throughout the whole process I had complete faith and trust in them and they did not let me down at all. I sincerely recommend Safari Infinity for everyone who are thinking about going or who are having doubts about going with them - they are going to make your amazing trip that much more memorable.
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65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Caring, comprehensive and organized
The accommodations and game viewing exceeded our expectations. Our guide and driver was very knowledgeable, exceeding polite and demonstrated great care for all those around including other guests to his environment. The accommodations on the river were serene and beautiful.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING Personalized Safari Experience!!
We had the pleasure of experiencing a short 3 day safari with Safari Infinity and had the trip of a lifetime. The amount of time that we had was maximized by the expertise of Lucia, Simon and our guide Kelly, who were all able to personalize the safari for us. Right from day one when we were first in contact with Lucia, to the booking of our flights and accommodations, Kelly meeting us at the airport (patiently waiting while we were hung up in customs for over an hour), to the safari itself, there was nothing but professional, kind, and genuine interaction with all involved. Kelly's vast knowledge and expertise allowed us to see more in 3 days than most would expect to see in a week or more as he guided us through the beautiful Tarangire, Ngorogoro Crater, and Serengeti parks. There are certainly not enough words to describe our entire experience with Safari Infinity and we are excited to think of the time that we may be able to return and spend more time with the wonderful friends that we were able to make there. Thank you Lucia, Simon, and Kelly for this truly amazing safari!
Nicole and Chris
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely awesome!!!!
Our family of 5 are seasoned travellers, doing regular trips twice a year for the past 10 years. A Safari in Africa has to be on everyones bucket list of things to do, so I searched for tour groups. We live in Edmonton, Canada, and there are so many that offer tours. I found 'Odyssey Safari's' from New York. NEW YORK! WTH!! Why would I book through theses people when I can book face to face with someone right here in Edmonton, and I have never before booked through anyone other than directly through the Airline or personally going to the travel office, but after speaking personally to Mark Cahill at Odyssey, I was skeptical at 1st, especially with so many scams going around, but this guy sounded honest and was very up front about everything and not pushy at all. So, us 5 and 5 others, a group of 10 got a great price and took a chance a booked not knowing what to expect coz 5 other family members have always wanted to join us on our many travels, so this time I was worried coz I was responsible for them too if things did not go as planned. But they sure delivered!!! OMG!! What a trip! Stuff that movies are made of - like a Black Rhino charging us and a lioness and her 4 cubs playing just outside our Jeep and giant Giraffe's and Hippo's munching right outside our cottages! All made possible by Odyssey and their fantastic drivers and Vehicles, but people, please expect some minor breakdown's!! When you see the Terrain and the horrible roads that are totally neglected by the Kenyan Govt, it's no fault of the Hotels or the drivers. Us in the western 1st world nations are so spoilt with everything going perfect. We had one flat tire and one other minor issue which was quickly taken care of but what you experience on the great Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru! Nothing compared to a minor break down. From the time we landed in Nairobi, it was awesome, fantastic, fabulous, great and did I mention the part about we experienced 'what movies are made of' - thanks Odyssey! We had the best vacation ever. I recommend Odyssey to anyone & everyone, coz they walk the talk. I would ask for Erastus and Simon, if they are available - Great drivers/Guides, and please TIP these guys coz they are poor and we have so much here.
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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience in my life!!!
Our family spent 9 months planning our trip to Africa.
I had researched every tour operator I could find on the Internet. When I contacted Lucia, from safari infinity, I knew this was it. From the start, Lucia was so kind, patient and informative. I was able to reach her for any question within a day.
I must have changed our itinerary 50 times, and Lucia never seemed to mind a bit. Her attention to detail and commitment to find the best trip for us was amazing.
In addition, we were also looking for a place where we could live and volubteer before our safari. Lucia put me in touch with Foot2Afrika, where we lived and worked for 3 weeks before our safari.
I think what impressed me most, was its one thing to plan a trip as remotely as one has to when going to Africa, yet it's unbelievable to then go on that trip and everything comes out even more perfect than you'd expect. This was our experience with safari infinity. From the moment kelly, our safari guide, picked us up from Foot2Afrika, our entire trip was perfect!!!!
Kelly was so sweet, hardworking and incredibly knowledgable. We were on saferi for 8 days, and each day we were in our jeep from 6-6. Kelly seemed to be as excited as us at each thing we saw. Because of Kelly's determination and patience, we got to see 2 leopard kills... One of them only 5 feet away from us.
We loved Kelly and laughed a lot and learned a lot from him. We mostly loved his knowledge and respect for the animals!
In addition, Lucia and Sam make a point of meeting everyone of their clients either before or at the end of their trip. I really loved meeting Sam and Lucia because they really feel like friends who truly care about your safari experience.
They are an amazing couple and am so thrilled to have gone on safari through safari infinity. We are planning on returning in 2 years to safari with them again, and an additional thanks to them for introducing us to Foot2Afrika which was equally life changing. I have and will continue to recommend safari infinity to anyone who wants that perfect safari experience!!!!