CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Breathtaking experience!
I was in Arusha on a work trip and only had one free day at the end of the conference before flying back to Europe. One of my colleague, who himself was just back from a 2-day safari with Brian, recommended Ecological Wilderness Adventure so warmly that I did not hesitated too long. We booked the trip last minute but the organisation of the 24-hour safari was absolutely seamless. Brian came to pick us up at the hotel at the end of the day and drove us to The Acacai Farm Lodge in Karatu to spend the night. We were therefore able to enter the Ngorongoro National Park very early in the morning (around 7am) and be one of the first jeeps in the crater. Brian is a wonderful guide and a great person who made our safari an unforgettable moment. He has countless stories about the region wildlife, culture and history, and he’s such a good storyteller. I learned so much in 24 hours! We spent a good 7 hour inside the crater and then had to leave for the rather long drive to the airport (but always in Brian’s good company!). He even spare us Arusha’s vicious rush hour by taking a shortcut to the airport. The whole experience was breathtaking and I could not recommend Ecological Wilderness Adventure more.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing Trip!
We had been trying to book a safari for about 4 weeks with a different company and they could not meet our needs. We contacted Maasai Wanderings to ask about their trips and within 48 hours, we had the trip we wanted and had paid our deposit! The entire experience was fantastic. Our guide met us the evening before we left on Safari to give us a briefing of the trip and to get us set up. This was impressive as he had to drive for about 40 minutes to the hotel we were staying in. Once we started the trip it was magical. We spent some days in the Serengeti and saw cheetahs hunting, lions hunting, a leopard every day and a group of 9 lions in a tree on our last evening. We even saw 2 rhinos! Our next safari will be with Maasi Wanderings for sure.
NZ
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience
We decided to go with Savannah Explorers because we were impressed by their clear and effective e-mail communication. They were flexible in regard to dates, itinerary, accommodation and transfer, catering exactly to what we wanted. The driver/guide Nickson spoke good English and was very knowledgeable not only about the animals, birdlife and plants but he also shared general information, e.g. Education and daily life with us. Nickson was always friendly and polite and willing to accommodate our wishes as much as he could. Our vehicle, a sturdy Toyota Landcruiser with 400kon the clock, was reliable and Nickson managed the car well over bumpy roads. He had good knowledge of the area and we travelled less busy roads in the National Parks seeing animals at close distance - I only had a mobile phone camera and got excellent shots of elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs etc. July is a great time to travel because you can see all the young animals. The accommodation was well appointed and what we liked most is that they were very distinctive from each other. The food in the hotels/lodges was enjoyable; just the lunch boxes should have offered more variety. Overall we highly recommend this company.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Wish I had longer!
Makasa was recommended to me by someone I had met on another trek earlier in the year. I did a bit of research on them, but mainly relied on this personal recommendation, and I'm glad I did. Makasa were great.
Selma was very helpful and responsive to my initial queries, and she organised my trip on only a few days notice.
I did the 6-day Machame Route climb of Mt Kilimanjaro. My guide (Godlove) was great - very professional. I was also really impressed with the food on the trek - it was always fresh, tasty and was something different every day. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.
I then did a one day/one night safari in Tarangire National Park (again, organised by Selma very last minute). My guide was Frank, and he was very interesting, knowledgeable, professional and personable.
When I was not climbing or on safari, I stayed at MCF Kilimanjaro Lodge (in Moshi), which was very good value. The ladies who run it were very friendly and helpful, and the food was fantastic.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
The tour was well organised and exceeded my expectations
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Trip
Tanzania Explorer is a very professional accompany. I dealt with Sondra when booking the trip. He was always prompt in his replies and always gave every possible information needed. Once I told Sondra what I wanted he did everything for me..... very easy.
We did a 3day safari trip- a boat safari, a full day safari, a morning walking tour and another half day game trip. Rashid our safari guide was excellent. He was an expert at spotting the animals and very knowledgeable about each animals we saw. Was also very accommodating and friendly.
We stayed in Selous Kinga Lodge. This place went above and beyond our expectations. The manager and staff were very friendly and helpful. Our lodge was lovely, very spacious, very comfortable beds and brilliant views. Our room was cleaned everyday and our bed sheets were turned down each night which was lovely. The chef is amazing... the food was gorgeous each day. I am celiac and I have to say the chef was excellent at preparing specific meals for me... even making freshly baked bread each day... amazing chef.
Amazing trip... Tanzania explorer is the best safari company to book with.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable experience
We booked a 11-day safari tour covering Kenya and Tanzania. We visited 6 parks / places - Amboseli, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha.
Right from the first time I contacted Noah through this website, he was very prompt in responding to my e-mails and accommodated changes in itinerary. I planned the itinerary and Noah arranged all the hotel bookings, airport transfers, transfer between the locations and game drives. The trip was organized really well by Noah - no last minute surprises, minimal waiting time between transfers, clean and well-maintained cars, he even managed to get rooms as per my preference.
Hamza was our guide in Tanzania. He knew the parks very well, very friendly, always on time for safaris (infact, we were the ones always late). He told us a lot of interesting information not only about the animals in the park, but also about the countryside in Tanzania.
In kenya, Dennis was our guide for 5 days. Knowledgeable and friendly, but what we appreciated the most is his enthusiasm. He really went out of the way to ensure that we get to see all the wild animals that we wanted to. He continuously co-ordinated with other guides in the park to ensure maximum wildlife sightings in the time available to us. We managed to see big 5, mara river crossing, crocodiles, wildebeest migration, numerous birds and even the elusive rhino. We really can't thank him enough for his assistance.
Thanks to wildebeest safaris for making this trip memorable for us. I highly recommend wildebeest to anyone planning an East African safari.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
excellent choice for budget safari
Always kept in touch with WhatsApp, surprised with the lengths Pamela went to ensure quality of service. Very satisfied, would book again. Loved the driver for safari, best to date! Pleasantly surprised to have met Pamela on day of departure
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mount Kilimanjaro - Awesome Experience made possible by a great group
This July I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, something I had never thought I would do. Thank you E-Trip Africa for making this possible and for my success in achieving the summit. Our lead guide, August, I cannot praise enough, he is the embodiment of a great leader; someone you trust with your safety and can motivate a person to reach their full capabilities and personal goals. On the mountain, he seemed to be the most respected individual for his leadership and judgement by all the other Trek groups. The Assistant Guides Ignas and Francis were outstanding. The Cook and Porters and everyone else assisting us were outstanding, you could not ask for a better team.
Prior to the trip, working with the Trip Coordinator, Ben, he gave an excellent summary of expectations and preparation work for making the hike and improving our success odds. Once in Tanzania, we met at the Hotel Stella Maris, for a briefing with our lead guide August and assistant guide Ignas, this included a review of what to expect, an equipment check and final preparations for the hike. We woke up the next day and drove to the starting point and began our Trek. Throughout the trek the Guides, cooks and porters were always in a great mood and ready to help, summit night and day, every one of them was ready to make sure we were safe and prepared to make a successful summit and return.
I will look back on this achievement fondly and knowing that E-Trip Africa and Kilimanjaro Guides, cooks and porters we went with made it possible and achievable. Thank you.
Ted Smith
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic safari company to use for budget to luxury safaris in Eastern Africa
Wildebeest Safari's is the correct company to choose when traveling to Eastern Africa if your looking to be taken care of from start to finish. Whether your on a budget or want premium luxury, Wildebeest Safaris is there to provide you with everything you need. From the excellent drivers/guides, to the variety of accommodations they recommend, Wildebeest really helps to customize your perfect adventure.
The response time from inquiry all the way through to payments and the completion of the trip is smooth and 95% flawless. Wildebeest really provides excellent customer service and offers everything you could possibly need when booking an African Safari. With contact agents in both Africa and the US now, I can see the company begin to really expand and grow to offer services in more countries around other parts of Africa.
Booking with Wildebeest Safaris is highly recommended for a safe, fun, amazing adventure at your budget.