DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best safari i ever had
i really enjoyed the safari with namnyak tours,the communication was good between us and the tour guides,the tour guides were very friendly and could always answer our queries whenever we asked.They showed us around the maasai mara national park.The tour was upto our expectation as the climax was sleeping in camping tents.The food and the car we used was also nothing to complain about.me and my husband from Germany realy enjoyed your company and looking back to be with you this year.Danke schon.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A dreamlike experience - still can't believe how good it was!!!
The five day safari to Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and the Masai village was magical and a lot of the time I thought I must be dreaming. Being in the Serengeti was like being in Jurassic Park with big animals like giraffes and elephants walking alongside us at a leisurely pace as we drove along. Some animals even shared the campsite with us, in particular, a group of giraffes and a cheeky lot of mongooses in the first campsite and a buffalo which went seeking food during the night in the second campsite. We did one night in Lake Manyara Tented Lodge and three nights in public campsites. This was a good combination I think.
Our guide and driver, Baraka, and the cook, Samuel, were marvellous, managing to always be cheery and informative and look after us even in driving rain. On Day 4 Baraka had to put up all the tents while getting completely soaked and Chef managed a three course meal under the most trying of circumstances the same night. At one point the front open hatch in the car roof blew off on the way back and poor Baraka had to stop and deal with that too. The fact that Baraka was Masai was a great asset for the trip too as he was able to stop and chat to passing Masai cattle herders and tell us a lot about them. His knowledge of animals and birds was extensive and he knew how to find animals in the most unlikely terrain especially lions and hippos. He went out of his way to find a good shop to find cheap shukas for us as well.
The safari was also great because we were able to see people and not just animals. It was incredible to see lone Masai herders in their colourful shukas wandering through the first part of the Serengeti. The trip to the Masai village, although set up for tourists, was still very informative and Baraka number 2 (the village chief) gave us a very good historical backdrop to Kenya and the Masai , in particular.
Jackson and Simon also did a great job in getting us to the Tanzanian/Kenyan border, across the border and then on to Tsavo East and the Sheldrick Elephant Trust with a mini safari in between. The road on the Kenyan side was very difficult to drive and Simon managed it expertly, even stopping to change a tyre halfway there.
Overall, a great trip... once in a lifetime ...neither my husband, our two teenage boys, my sister or I will ever forget this experience. Thank you very much It Started in Africa and thank you too Joao, Silvia and team for organising it so well. I was first convinced to go with It Started in Africa because Joao’s responses to emails were lightning fast and he accommodated our every need as soon as the question was asked. The whole price of the trip was also considerably more affordable than other companies we researched. We would definitely book with them again.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Walter was very imformative & helpful & always answered our queries punctually.
Starting from the excellent app which was helpful throughout the trip everything that he organized ran like clockwork.
RU
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Review about Lake Nakuru National Park by Anna Goncharova
This is park has not more animals like m.mara park but we had a lot of flamingos far away and big family of Rhinos)))
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Overall very good experience with Encounter Africa Safaris. Our driver and guide was nice and took care of us very good. Made the payment in advance from another continent, I was very suspicious to pay such big amount but all went well! Amazing to see the gorillas from such short distance!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Service, Fantastic Tour Package
We booked a safari and Zanzibar tour with Regional about 2 weeks before visiting and were delighted with the quick turnaround to put together what proved to be an outstanding tour.
Our guide for the safari, Alan, was exemplary. He was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful throughout, helping to make our a truly special experience.
We had choice in the kind of accommodation throughout and all venues (6 in all) were of the highest standard, both on safari and on Zanzibar.
In all, I would strongly endorse Regional and cannot praise their helpfulness highly enough.
65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Easy trip from Addis making a great place to stay if you have a few days too spare.
An easy ride from Addis via Nazret by bus, although I came via Butajira. This means most tourists are local. A pleasant place to wander, with enormously wide streets which away from the main roads carry mainly horse drawn vehicles. The food is excellent with lots of fresh Tilapia from the lake. Its BBQed on the lakeside. I'm not a birder, but lots around particulalry pelicans and the rather ugly Marabou storks.
Ziway gets compared with Hawassa which is similar in its lakeside location. Hawassa has more to offer but not such an easy run from Addis
SE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professionally, you get your life experience, all categories
With deep knowledge and genuine interest leads Mamaland Safari trips in beautiful Uganda.
So much joy, humor and warmth you get your life experience.
Service and communication, all arranged professionally.
You can just enjoy all the amazing moments!
Thanks to African Ubuntu Safaris, this was a holiday of a lifetime. Would definitely recommend!
We first touched base with Cuan from Aftican Ubuntu Safaris via email and from that moment he exceeded expectations. He was patient and knowledgeable as he worked with us, backwards and forwards until we had an itinerary we were happy with and that was within budget. Every little question we had was never too much trouble and his responses were always both timely and thorough.
The holiday was amazing. Everything was taken care of from the outset. We were met every step of the way and taken care of like we were family. Activities had been selected with our children in mind, catering perfectly to their ages. Everywhere we went, it was clear that Cuan's good reputation preceded us and we were made feel very welcome.
Particular highlights of our trip were Chobe Game Lodge (Botswana) and Simbavati River Lodge (South Africa). Both offered fabulous but quite different animal experiences. Well worth taking a few days at each to move beyond "chasing the big photos" to taking the time to sit and experience all that the bush and wildlife has to offer.
Thank you Cuan for the most wonderful family holiday experience we have ever had!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Queen Elizabeth is Amazing!!! Best birthday gift ever!!
I went on a safari in Uganda last year, to Queen Elizabeth Park with Naturreisen Uganda. Ute designed our safari package including our transfers from Kigali airport. I visited the salt lake and other crators although they were not inclusive in our package. The place is simply amazing.
Our guide, Robert on safari was bril and a local who really knew the game drive spots. We saw a pride of lions and many elephants!! Special thanks to Ute of Naturreisen Uganda who organised everything brilliantly. The company has good reputation and good service quality. Uganda is beautiful, am jealous!