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50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding safari - great value!
We had only 3 full days and 2 part days in Johannesburg, and Themba Tours organized our time perfectly. We were picked up at the airport at 10:45am (they patiently waited with our name on a card) Saturday morning and driven close to Kruger Park to meet our guide who then took us (and only us) the rest of the way stopping to see some great scenic spots. The trip totaled about 6 hours. We arrived at the Sabie River Bush Lodge (lovely) in time to unpack and have dinner. The next two days began at 5am so we'd get priority entrance into the park. Both days lasted 10-12 hours - with breaks. Saw tons of wildlife - and the Big 5 several times. Great weather - warm, but clear. The open jeep allowed for great sightseeing and a constant breeze on the warm days. Our last day there we left early for the elephant sanctuary which was interesting (bought the $20 DVD of us videoed with the elephants) and then the long drive back to town. Two days in the park was enough for us - saw so much! We stayed in the Waybury Guesthouse - nice! Relaxed at the pool and enjoyed a wonderful home cooked meal for just us at a reasonable price. The next day, our last, we took a tour of Soweto with lunch included. It was a good overview of how many of the folks live there and the impact Nelson Mandela had on the country. We felt spoiled and attended to by all hosts. It was a wonderful trip - at a great price!
NL
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great safari in several gameparks in Kenya
Communication was clear and instantly, service was excellent, above expectations, the safari tour itself was a great experience
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35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Peace of mind
Found Chris at the Safari Partners online and he proved to be a fantastic resource during the planning and booking of our 3-week African vacation. He arranged a NBO Airport pick-up for us as well as the entire Rwanda portion of our vacation. There is something so comforting about stepping out of a busy airport to see a smiling face holding up a sign with your name on it! Stress-free and peace of mind!
The advice was excellent and the local company we were connected with were obviously top-notch. Everything went off without an issue and we were able to simply focus on enjoying the sights, scenery, wonderful people and the animals (gorillas!!!) of Rwanda. A country not to be missed!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderfull Eight-Day-Safari
Asante Sana!
Our safari was a dream! We experienced a 24 – hours – all – inclusive – service. Who would ever expect a three – star – menu at a campsite in Serengeti!? Our cook Ben real did surprise us ever every day with new meals! Our guide and driver Isaac was well informed and we were always at the right places to see all the animals. It is not surprising, that we saw all the big five and additional Cheetas and a lots of other animals. At every day of our eight days safari we had a new highlight. We real enjoyed a very individual safari and never had the feeling of just being part in a standard program.
We were the only guys traveling far into the Western - Serengeti to see the migration and during our morning safari we were the first ones to find two Cheetas! Very impressive, also the night at Simba Campsite with a view into the Ngorongoro Crater. To sum up, we had experience for our life. Thanks again Mike for taking care of us! We really “felt safe in your hands!! (As we say in Germany) and wish you all the best for your future!
Martin & Marc,
From Germany, Berlin
Our trip to Tanzania was fantastic; a great success.
Our trip to Tanzania was fantastic; a great success. The two camps we used, Lake Manze in the Selous and Jongomero in the Ruaha, were both, in their own different ways, outstanding; camp management, people, accommodation, food, all terrific. Transport was first class, and great fun; we were able to spend pretty much all day exploring alone with our guide (in surprisingly, but very welcome, ‘open’ comfort). With the amount you can see on TV these days there was a slight concern that we would have felt ‘familiar’ with everything; but the reality was, to my delight, that everything was just enthralling. No bored kids at any point! And although we had expected elephants and other wildlife visitors at the camps (from the pre-trip information) the actual experience was thrilling and occasionally hilarious!
Wildlife could have been generally more prolific, but there was always something to interest or entertain us, and we saw enough of the varied and big African game to not be disappointed. This was our first safari experience and although I would certainly like to return to see the big expansive grasslands, the migratory herds and all the dramas they attract, we all had a wonderful experience.
Internal flights, though occasionally long, were all part of the experience which I thoroughly enjoyed, and although my youngest daughter started out pretty terrified I think by the end she was comfortably elephant spotting as we swooped down to the runways.
Yes a great trip; I will be back for the herds of Wildebeest!
NL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We have enjoyed our Safari immensely and would recommend Aslan Adventure Tours and Travel to anyone.
In September we (my friend and my parents) made a wonderful Safari to Maasai Mara and Lake Elementaita. Karancha, the driver from Aslan Adventure Tours and Travel arrived early morning to pick us from our Nairobi Hotel. We decided to use a Landcruiser instead of the more common safari vans you see nowadays. The vehicle was very clean and well kept. A brief stopover at “View Point” provided us with beautiful sightings over the Great Rift Valley. The Tour Guide from Aslan Adventure was able to provide us with an abundance of information about wildlife, nature and local traditions.
We have stayed in a lodge for two nights, the lodge is operated by local Maasai. Karancha was able to find all animals we requested, we have seen the entire Big Five, except for the Rhino that is. One of the highlights was spotting a Leopard that had dragged its prey into a tree. On the second day we were able to take lunch outside the vehicle, under a big acacia tree we enjoyed seeing a large herd of wildebeest while we finished our lunch packets. It is advisable not to start daydreaming while seated on your blanket, after all you are still in a game reserve.
On our way back to Nairobi we have spend one night at an eco lodge on the shores of Lake Elementaita. Lake Elementaita might not be as well known as for example Lake Nakuru or Lake Naivasha but it offers a serene and relaxing environment and it is a paradise for bird lovers.
We have enjoyed our Safari adventure immensely and would recommend Aslan Adventure Tours and Travel to anyone. Next year we will most definitely request their services to organize a trip to Samburu.
Tanzania the Land of wonders
The Ngorongoro crater full of wild life was amazing experience though the weather is cold but accomodation at the ngorongoro crater lodge was wonderful and of high standards that with all varieties of nice food and drinks prepared by world class chefs. Transport and guide by malasons safaris and tours Tanzania ltd made my trip with my family enjoyable as all were handled professionally and we real appreciate the company Directors cheerful jokes Mr. Daniel.
My wife and our daughter are asking for another trip to ngorongoro as the crater was with all kind of wildlife and also the safari was enjoyable that they need another one.
Nice people, Beautiful country
We had a lovely time in thisvery beautiful country. The people there are very friendly, accommodating and mostly kind.
The land is great and dotted with different ethnic groups with different culture. Loved the fact that most of them still hold their cultural beliefs with high esteem, the Maasai and Samburu being the most notable.
The landscape is amazing, from lakes to mountains, great valleys to high mountains, grasslands to forests.
There plenty of animals to see in the many parks in Kenya, our favorites being the Mt. Kenya region, Samburu and Maasai mara.
This is probably the most beautiful country I have been to so far, highly recommended for wildlife safari.
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35-50 years of age
My family and I have had extremely fantastic experience travelling with Maasai Magic Safaris
My family and I travelled with Maasai Magic Safaris for Christmas holiday in Africa. The company was recommended by a friend who also happened to have fab time in Tanzania with them in 2011!We decided to email this company and communicated our wishes to Africa and guess what, they gave us superb options and we picked the first one on the spot as they relayed more than we needed for an African safaris for us and after that wired the money to their account for our reservations and notified us of the bookings immediately. We were met with flowers by their representative at the airport and transferred to a hotel for an overnight stay and this gave us another big note of the quality of the travel company we were travelling with, they took care of us unexpectedly and showed us how great their country, the friendly people and the amazing wildlife. We took over 4000 pictures during this tour and need time to sort them out to show to our friends back home!
Review about Malasons Tanzania Safaris & Tours by Peter
Malasons Tanzania Safaris & Tours Ltd is one among many other Tour & Safari companies i have travel with , but with Malasons Tanzania Safaris & Tours Ltd there was special professional touch in the way they handle customers since we board their nice 4x4 land cruiser from Dar es salaam all the was till we got back to dar. First it was my birthday and also wanted to celebrate my MBA graduation with my family in style and they real new how to organize the itineraries to the extent that made me to see the value for money i paid and also feel proud that my family real appreciate the service and were like please let us use the same service for next years trip. Am great full for the Director Mr. Daniel and all staff and highly recommend their service to other people.