20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour with amazing guide (Hoppy) and we saw everything--highly recommend!
We did the 4-day "Kruger Park and Blyde River Canyon" tour. It was amazing. the first day is mostly travel from Johannesburg to Kruger but the stops in Blyde River Canyon make it enjoyable. The first night is spent outside the park but we saw elephants and it was just right to get the anticipation going. Our group consisted of 6 people (2 couples and 2 friends) and we all got along really well with each other and our guide, the incredible Hoppy. Hoppy was amzing (although I'm sure the other guides are great too). He knew everything about every animal from Elephants to birds, all the way down to the tiniest bugs. Importantly, he also knew were to go so see what we hadn't seen yet. On that same note, he did a great job knowing what the group wanted and, after stopping for the common impala during the first few hours, expertly prioritized to locate new and exciting animals and natural features for us to see. I could go on and on but basically it was amazing and you should do it. It's also affordable. And, oh by the way, we saw all of the Big 5 (including both black and white rhino) plus cheetahs and wild dogs!
Communications: If you're coming from the USA or similar place (as we were) you may be surprised at the laid back attitude at Wildlife Safari but that's just how it is. I expected a bit more communication and every time I called they seemed surprised I was calling. Turns out the reason was they're on top of their stuff and knew all our info/contacted us when they needed something. Our entire trip went 100% perfect. I can't think of a single hiccup--logistical or otherwise (and that includes picking up the 4 other people on our 6-person Safari group).
UA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We saw lions!
We are very satisfied with the service/driver and lodges/ Thank you!
Lodges are very comfortable, food is delicious, driver did not speak a lot but we liked it.
ES
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very nice experience!
We made 3 day Safari, they were talking to us all the time and also with hotel and guides. We went to a nice hotel with awesome food and we had a very kind guide and car for the safari. We also went to visit a masai village!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Family Safari Tour.
They communicated quickly. All was as agreed and MORE!. The lodges were excellent with good food at all meals. Everyone polite and helpful. Our guide Titus was a 5 Stars, so polite and helpful with our family. Our kids (teens) adored him, he found so many wildlife events for us to witness. We even saw a cheetah hunt live! Memories for life. No worries about booking with them.
I chose them based on Family reviews and they were absolutely spot on!!
DE
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Four weeks private trip through Uganda
Our journey through Uganda took us almost all over the country, from Entebbe to the north to the Kidepo Valley National Park, to the south to Bwindi National Park and from there via Ssese Islands back to Entebbe. Everywhere we met nice people the accommodations and the food was very good and the whole trip was a great experience. Not only the organizer but also our very good driver-guide David had a big part in that. He has always responded to all our wishes and ideas, especially on safaris.
The absolute emotional highlight was the encounter with the mountain gorillas in the Bwindi National Park. Even the tour to the gorillas, over streams and dense vegetation is an experience. To experience a gorilla family with playing baby then up close in about 2-4 m distance is deeply impressive and unforgettable.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fabulous Safari
This was our second safari with Kilimanjaro Wonders Expeditions Safari Adventures and it was incredible. We insisted on having Lazaro guide us again as he had been spectacular in the previous safari and he lived up to our expectations. He is an easy going and very jovial individual and exceptional conversationalist that kept us captivated with narrations on wildlife, culture and Tanzania during the whole trip. We chose to visit only 3 parks to minimize on the transfer time spent moving from park to park. This time he took us to remote parts of Serengeti where most of the other guides don't go and giving us a really exclusive experience!
Talk to Kilimanjaro Wonders Expeditions Safari Adventures if you are going on safari. They are exceptionally good
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
efficient
overall a good experience.
sometimes I was expecting vouchers for activities but they were not required. I would have appreciated to know that I did not need to worry about vuchers and that they will always be someone waiting for me.
Additional copies of the itenirary would be nice upon arrival with any updates.
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Once in a lifetime!
I took an amazing safari with Green World. Prior to my safari I had done a medical aid mission and Green World was highly recommended by experienced mission members who had taken tours. I was a little nervous about traveling by myself so I picked a shorter tour mostly to see the gorillas but really wish I’d also done the Chimp trek as well. You can also stay in Bwindi am extra day or two and see the other hikes they have. Those hikes also sounded incredible. Seeing the gorillas was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen. You are so close and it is so exciting.
Betty, the owner of the company, was very reassuring, nice responsive to my questions, and flexible with options. My hotel in Bwindi was very beautiful and comfortable. My guide was so knowledgeable and nice. I felt at ease with him and he was a very safe driver. He knew all about the communities and the wildlife. He was nice to talk to on the drive and willing to stop anytime for pictures. Can’t recommend the company more!!!!
DK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memories of a lifetime Trekking Kilimanjaro
We (a group of 4 students) did the 6 day Machame Kilimanjaro climb
with Kilimanjaro Wonders Expeditions Safari. I was responsible for
handling the communications for the group with Lazaro and the process
was very smooth. I found him to be a very professional and straight
forward gentleman and liked him more when I met him in person at the
Kilicottages hotel the night before the climb when he introduced us to
our guides and briefed us on the climb.
The climb took us from Machame gate through the lush vegetation of
lower Kilimanjaro then the alpine moorland then the most spectacular
hike between Shira camp and Barraco Valley where we took very amazing
pics of the Kibo peak. The fifth day was exceptionally tough before we
got to the glacier. I was dizzy and vomited a couple of time due to
altitude sickness and Goodluck my guide came to my rescue serving me
with a herbal tea that made me all better. We made a go for the summit
just after midnight and we made it just in time to experience sunrise
on Africa’s highest point.
The descent was amazingly easy and we owe our accomplishment to the
care and guidance of the Kilimanjaro Wonders Expeditions Safari Team.
I hope come back and do a safari with them in the summer of 2020.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very Nice
We booked a 3-day safari with “Hello Tanzania” in Selous Game Reserve. The organization with Silvia was very professional. We had a lot of questions in advance that were all answered quickly and detailed which gave us a happy feeling. Silvia contacted us even during our stay in order to ensure that we are satisfied. We stayed in Jimbiza Camp which is very close to the entrance of Selous. However, it is not a luxurious accommodation but very authentic and in harmony with the beautiful nature surrounding it! The staff is also very nice and helpful and always ager to make you feel happy and comfortable!!! Breakfast and Dinner, as well as lunch at the first and second day were included and we were positively surprised by the quality and taste if it (not stomach problems ).
The boat safari on the first day lasted for about 2 hours. We saw some beautiful bird species and several hippos at sunset.
At the second day, we went off for a whole day (8 h) safari trip in Selous Game Reserve. Our driver was very friendly and competent, he told us a lot of things about the animals and was eager to show us every single species that lives in the reserve! This was a really once-in-a-lifetime-experience! We saw loads of giraffes, zebras, bucks (different types), elephants, lions, crocodiles, hippos and water buffalo! After 4 hours, we had a break in the shadow of one of the biggest tree types in the world which was an experience in itself (toilets available).
Our last day started with a cup of tea at 6 am. After that, we went on a short walking safari with a local guy who was dressed and painted in a traditional way. He told us some things about racking animals and their natural behavior. I must say it was a nice and even kind of funny little adventure but not that spectacular since it is rather a show/demonstration of their ancient life than a real authentic encounter with a “bush man”.
All in all, we had an amazing time and are very thankful for a trouble-free safari trip. Thanks to Jimbiza Camp and Silvia for this Once-In-A-Lifetime-Experience!