CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
4 Days of incredible Safari in Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Me and a friend have done a 4-day Safari in Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. We organized it with Godfrey who was very reliable and helpful with the booking of the lodges, flights and all other things. The whole organisation was professional and likeable. All the experience, all the animals, all the landscapes, just everything was absolutely stunning. Although it was raining in the Serengeti and rather fresh at Ngorongoro Crater it was truly one of the best travel we have ever made. Our guide Deo was very friendly, a safe driver and very helpful with spoting and explaning the different animals. Just to name a few: Leopards, lions eating/mating, cheetahs, hyenas, zebras, giraffes, elefants, different birds, wildebeests, buffalos and so on. Also our cook was very nice and cooked some delicious food at the Campsites. Don't miss the Burudika Manyara Lodge. A place with perfect hospitality, nice bandas, friendly staff and truly the best candle light dinner ever, just above the Lake Manyara with its thousands of flamingos, birds, wildebeest and antilopes: An experience absolutely worth it! We enjoyed every single moment on our Safari and we would recommand it to all our families, friends and other people willing to enjoy a unique experience in the real Africa. We'll come back devinitively. Thanks again and cheers, Andreas and Karin
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
They know their job and are very dedicated, faithful and excellent in getting you there!
Let me tell you... These guys are wonderful. They tell you the truth, discuss with you your expedition give you advice, recommend required kit, tell you where to find what you need and what is most important, they care! I am a teacher and health and safety of our children is key. James and his people are very knowledgeable about people (they are people-smart), the environment as well as other countries. They know their job and do it with their hearts.
AE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unbelievable Place
Although this was my wife and I's first safari, we had both done a little research and what we both wanted was a game reserve that gave us a healthy chance of seeing amazing wildlife without being in such a touristic hub that the "magic" of being in the wild was diminished in any way. We were not disappointed! Selous is one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited, and everything from the great Rufiji river to the other bodies of water, mountains and vast open spaces were breathtaking. We hardly saw any other tourists there which was actually a great thing when we saw lions and elephants and similar animals as we really got to enjoy the serenity of being a few meters away from these majestic creatures with nothing except ourselves and our guide within miles.
Our hotel was absolutely outstanding - Serena Mivumo. It's a lodge that overlooks the Rufiji river and is nothing short of exceptional. Amazing staff, luxurious bungalows and just generally great food and service. Highly recommended.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Convenient location from Nairobi.
We were able to see most animals pretty easy. the park is very close to the city and is easy to get to, however from a scenery aspect you can see the city from most places. When selecting a guide make sure they have a land cruiser or similar, we had a small van and we got stuck in the mud for almost three hours. We had limited time so the National park worked well. If you go I recommend the Elephant Orphanage it was a nice stop.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Kenya by russwaterson1
We drove through the country a little and the coffee and tea fields were nice.
US
We wouldn't have changed a thing
After a safari to Botswana in September 2014 we decided to visit Tanzania in green season, deliberately targeting Selous and Ruaha as a less busy area. Both locations far exceeded expectations and offered a very varied landscape with wildlife to match.
Our three camps were different in character and in how they operate. We were so glad we spent five nights at each as this allowed time to fully explore each area as well as getting to know the guides and staff. We didn't travel with expectations of seeing particular animals and with the bush in full growth thought sightings might be more elusive. However, we saw everything we thought we might see and much more. The number and variety of birds, including migrants, was stunning.
Everything went like clockwork, including camps being aware that we are vegetarian (not a problem!). Without exception staff were friendly, welcoming, informative and helpful. The time flew by and more than 3,000 photographs later, we were sad to leave. We wouldn't have changed a thing.
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Uganda safari? Don't doubt, go with Karumuna. You will not be sorry.
Experience of a lifetime. Karumuna Safaris (Richard Kisembo) arranged everything perfectly and our guide Ashadu was great. He knew litterally all the roads in Uganda including the paths in the Nat.Parks, he knows all the wildlife and birds, he has a good network with the guides from other touroperators, including the more expensive international touropertators (which are mainly more expensive because of the international middleman) whom stay in touch to keep each other informed what can be seen where. Our guide, Ashadu, was also very flexible, very friendly and trustworthy (very important).
To be honest we were a bit reluctant at first to book directly with a touroperator from Uganda, cutting out the expensive middleman, because of 'the big unknown' for us. But Karumuna Safaris, Richard Kisembo and our guide Ashadu came through and delivered in a big way.
So if you are planning to go on safari in Uganda I can definitely recommend Karumuna Safaris. If you want to see the real Africa, meet friendly people, see the Big 5 and have the privilege to see chimpanzees and gorillas, go! Go to Uganda! Go with Karumuna Safaris. They are also cheaper than the (more) international touroperators and the money stays where it should, in Uganda instead of the pockets of middlemen.
Karumuna Safaris, Richard and Ashadu we (me and Jeannette) would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything. We will never forget and we hope you get all the business you deserve.
Wat een ervaringen en wat een fantastische gids was Ashaduh. Hij kende echt alle wegen, alle dieren en vogels, had een grote netwerk (ook onder de gidsen van de internationale touroperators die elkaar ook bellen op safaris als er ergens iets spectaculairs te zien is), was heel flexibel en nog belangrijker heel vriendelijk en betrouwbaar.
Wij moeten eerlijk zeggen, we waren vooraf wel een beetje sceptisch met het inhuren van een lokale Oegandees touroperator (buiten de grote Nld touroperators om) i.v.m. het grote onbekende. Maar Karumuna Safaris en Richard Kisembo had het fantastisch geregeld. Wij kunnen iedereen alleen maar aanraden naar Oeganda te gaan om de echte Afrika te zien, zeer vriendelijke mensen te ontmoeten, en niet alleen de Big 5 etc zien maar ook Chimpansees en Berggorillas. Wat een bevoorrechte levenservaring was zowel de Chimpansee- als de Berggorillatracking.
En als je naar Oeganda gaat neem contact op met Karumuna Safaris ipv Foxreizen o.i.d. Stuk goedkoper, perfect geregeld en het geld gaat naar Oeganda waar het thuishoort ipv naar de Nld tussenpersoon.
Bedankt Richard Kisembo en Ssekandi Ashaduh.
Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very professional and knowledgeable tour company
I traversed tourism attractions in the Albertine Rift with Mj Safaris in late. Among the attractions we visited during the four day adventure included Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo NP and Lake Bunyonyi.
Among the many things I'll remember this trip for is James (our driver guide) heavy accent for flora and fauna. He equally had an impressive knowledge about cultures of Uganda. The gent who must be in his early 30s was equally always happy to help us in getting terrific discounts at the safari lodges.
Long story short, I highly recommend MJ safaris especially to folks in need of eco-tourism encounters that awaken the sense of wonder.
US
Great 1-Day Tour
We had an excellent time on the 1-day Ngorongoro Crater tour with Emmanuel. He is a very knowledgeable guide and was great at spotting animals from a distance. We saw the black rhino, along with Buffaloes and lions. Emmanuel's knowledge was also superior to that of other guides. While waiting for the black rhino to stand up (it was laying in the middle of some tall grass), another tour guide with a different company began making weird animal sounds and banged on his car door to provoke it, but failed. Emmanuel informed us that the black rhino was not a friend of noise and windy conditions. We waited patiently for about 5-10 minutes after the other guide left and voila - the black rhino stood up for us and we got a picture in all its glory. We really lucked out considering how short our tour was! We'd definitely recommend Dahlia tours!
US
Fun 1-Day Tour!
My husband and I had an excellent time on our tour with Stephan and Emmanuel. Stephan made us feel comfortable, safe, and secure from start to finish. Emmanuel is a very knowledgeable, funny, and welcoming guide. Overall they were both fun and great at anticipating our needs throughout the tour; at one point Emmanuel found a walking stick and offered it to me without me having to ask (and it really came in handy!). Stephan also offered to drive us to a restaurant in the event our hotel's kitchen was closed for the night. I'd definitely tour with Lindo Travel again!