AR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip with Soul of Tanzania
Soul of Tanzania deals since you send the first mail until you return to your country that you have a wonderful experience. His staff is super attentive, present in every detail and his guides (in our case the wonderful George) do everything in his power and more to have an extraordinary trip. Very understood and prepared, there was no question that could not answer about Africa, and knows everything about each animal you cross and we believe he have some sixth sense to locate them.
The trip starts with a lot of adrenaline, in a state of happiness that this company knows how to keep you, but there comes a time when they honor their name, once you adapt to the environment, because they make you feel like at home, you enter a state to understand the "soul of Tanzania" and I assure you that it touches yours. You drop a few rhythms and connect with those sunrises and sunsets that they worry about you to see in the best spots, the magnitude of nature invades you and there is the guide ready and prepared so that you take a teaching of each animal and each person that you cross in the path. We are grateful to have been able to get to know the "Soul of Tanzania" and help us to nourish ours with great values from humility, predisposition, kindness and cooperation for the other. We take a bit of the secret of happiness,to connect with nature and if those around you are well and happy you will be better too.
Without words it was a journey that mobilized us and we changed a lot. Thank you very much to all!!
IN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent safari at a reasonable price
We, a family of 3, wanted to visit Kenya and Tanzania in February 2017. Our Kenyan part was taken care by our Indian tour agent but we couldn't want to chose any Indian agent for Tanzania as the price quoted was very high. After going through local agents in Tanzania with a lot of reviews, we contacted a top few who quoted almost the same price as their Indian counterparts (mainly due to brand name I guess). Finally came across safari star tours through a review in a blog. We were very scared due to many scam tour operators in Africa. To be honest, until we landed in Tanzania and met the guide (Mr. Roger Mengi), the anxiety/fear existed. But all our fear vanished once we met our tour agent who didn't make us wait even for a minute. Right from the meet till the drop back at the airport, everything was excellent, especially the Kubu Kubu lodge at Serengeti. I generally don't write reviews as all the trips I have gone was organised through one or the other local tour agents. This time I am writing to help others like me who want to book a local tour agent. Highly recommend them. One advice: try to pay the quoted fees as soon as possible so as to avoid any inconvenience. We ended up paying around 130 dollars per person extra because of our delay in payment.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Our tour agent, Jacob, from Afritrip was excellent. He was attentive, knowledgeable and patient.
He found a number of options within our budget and could give me information on them all. He followed up on suggestions and offered advice. On having experienced the safari it exceeded all expectations.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Rwenzori national park climbing experience.
For those that love Mountain Climbing, I argue you to try out Mountain Rwenzori climbing experience. It all comes with different challenges, experiences, and memories. That is exactly what I got when I did my climbing challenge at Rwenzori Mountain. The mountain offers such a wonderful experience. This trip was prepared courtesy of gorilla tour booking .
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Safe, Within Budget, Knowledgable
We asked David at Elida to organise our climb of Kilimanjaro and a subsequent tour of Amboseli National Park.
Logistics: airport pickup and drop off as smooth and well organised. Baggage handling for 15 was never a problem.
Handling of monies: no deposits up front (no deposit cons) and payment made only when a service was provided. We paid for accomodation only once we had spent time there. Everything is receipted as you need it.
Accommodation: always safe, hygienic, secure, and always within our budget. David is well connected to a wide range of accomodation options and we enjoyed being able to 'upgrade' at Moshi. The Amboseli accomodation was spectacular, especially given many students were on a budget.
Budget: never over budget on anything. In fact if anything, these folk tend to undercook their prices.
Contact: always contactable by phone at any time. Email too, though given he is on the road a lot, phone is best once in country. Email and Skype were used in the pre-planning/planning stages and it proved very effective.
Vehicles: safe, well maintained, modern.
Drivers: not the usual mad, overtake at any speed or location East Africa drivers.
Guides: always unobtrusive and very knowledgeable. One gremlin in Tanzania with guides who wanted to be paid a tip at the end of the trip. We had already paid them at the beginning. Not the fault of Elida but something to watch out for if there is a 'package deal' done.
Package deal: Elida are very happy to work out a single price package. Very handy for those in your group who are watching their budget closely.
Government/border: our crossings were always smooth, assisted in each case by a local 'fixer' who was happy to guide us through the process.
Watch out for: David will always have things under control but operates in the usual relaxed African way, and does not always inform you of every detail, which can be disconcerting for the Western mind. But simply ask and he will show you what has been done.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exceptional service received from Judie - tour operator
We stayed at the Mtawazi Lodge which was fantastic with our own cook - home is well maintained and clean - service levels the Afritour were exceptional and Judie was a pleasure to deal with - the drivers were fantastic and we had to really good guides - escpecially the night drive guide Sipho - was very forthcoming with information - the only think lacking was when one makes a booking and all confirmed a map should be included with the Reservation booking sent to the tourist - other than that 100% - Thank You
CL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
La mejor experiencia en Africa - The best experience in Africa
Excelente experiencia, ya son muchos años con nuestros amigos de Features Africa.
La amabilidad, cordialidad, calidad humana, seguridad y ayuda, hace que te sientas en familia y muy seguro.
He viajado con amigos y también con mi familia, nos sentimos muy tranquilo, la experiencia de la empresa hace que lo que tu quieres y esperas de un safari, lo puedas vivir al 100%
Recomendamos a esta empresa a todos quienes quieren vivir el verdadero sentir de África.
Mas que una empresa de safari, una familia amiga...
(traductor Google)
Excellent experience, many years with our friends of Features Africa.
The friendliness, cordiality, human quality, security and help, makes you feel family and very safe.
I have traveled with friends and also with my family, we feel very calm, the experience of the company makes what you want and you expect from a safari, you can live it 100%
We recommend this company to all who want to live the true feeling of Africa. More than a safaris company, a friendly family ...
BR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A good experience
We were a group of 4 and we had a great time at Skukuza Camp.
The AfriTrip is a good option, but the food could be better and sometimes the quantity it was not enough for the group.
The safaris were great with one of the guides. The other (the woman) was terrible and we hardly saw anything with it.
CH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely perfect!!
We were lucky enough to receive Meleck John as our guide. He is very competent, smart and fulfills every wish! His goal; Satisfied, happy customers. It all worked out perfectly, he is also a very careful and experienced driver. His horizon goes far beyond Tanzania. The lodges were beautiful, the food excellent. We can only recommend Parakuyo !!
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
Everything was excellent! Thank you Gilbert's Robert for organization all of details.