JP
good to choose for lifetime experience
I recommend strongly thus company for safari tour, since they provided food service in terms of safe ride, detailed guidance and well cooked food.
We applied for three days trip to Ngorongoro and Serengeti with camping. Those two national parks have different type of characteristics, so we preferred to go to both. The cost was in total $800 per person including renting a car/all food/entrance fee/ guide fee/tips/camping equipment and so on.
While we were in the safari site, the driver explained and found a lot if wild animals which we couldn't see at glance. That's very important in the safari. Besides, the chef cooked sufficient and good quality food every time so that we could relax after safari even though it was camping.
Honestly speaking, we could get satisfied even more than expected, thanks to their staff. Good choice for you.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
amazing experience, exciting, hospitable and fun
the communications were good, the service was good and they lived up to more than we expected.
BE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great Safari !
We did the 15 days Magic of Nature Tour and enjoyed every minute of it!
As my husband and myself were travelling alone (no group) in the good company of our driver/guide Paul, there still was some possibility to sometimes personalize the program, which was great.
We have seen the big five (!), chimps, gorilla's in Bwindi and Rhino's in Ziwa Sanctuary.
It was an amazing trip, reliable driver (thank you for everything Paul), solid jeep.
Also very good communication with Tony, owner of the company, as far as planning of the trip etc is concerned.
I would definitely recommend Mamaland Safaris for an unforgettable holiday in Uganda !
IE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
wonderfull experience with Kilidove Tours and Safari
Me and my girlfriend just came back from a 4 days safari, 2 days serengeti np and 1 day ngorongoro crater. Our impression was very good, our guide was very professional and expert about many things, he was ready to answer every question we asked and showed us as much as possible. Mawe tended camp was just stunning, very private, with good facilities and very clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful too. I would go back tomorrow if I could.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Fantastic Golden Africa!
My safari with Golden Safari took place in the last days of December 2012.
My wish to see the best part of Botswana came true. It was an amazing experience which I will never forget.
Planning the safari went smoothly and the service was good from the beginning until the end.
On the game drives I saw lots of different animals and we went also of the tracks to follow and/or see even more! Given information about fauna and flora was more than enough.
The arranged accommodation was really fantastic! So luxurious and basic the same time.
For me it was Heaven in pure Nature. Thanks to Golden Africa!
NO
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience with zanzibar cholo tours
We did our honeymoon the 10-Day Experience Tanzania and Zanzibar in Luxury Lodges with World Tours and it was truly amazing. Our guide Felix was great - really friendly and super knowledgeable. The standard of accommodation we stayed in was superb and the food there was really good - even the packed lunches they provided were of a high standard. The real stars of the show though were of course the animals and the spectacular landscapes in which they live. We loved every minute of this trip and would like to thank Zanzibar cholo tours & safaris for taking care of us. First class!
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great, enjoyable, lovely safari
We had a very enjoyable, lovely and great three-day-camping safari with Mega Adventures to Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater. Excellent food prepared by own cook. All camping equipment provided by the company. Only thing that we wouldn't recommend in general is the cratercrim-walk of Ngorongoro, with a Masaai ranger as guide. Halfway he started asking for a gift or money, which made us quite uncomfortable. But other than that we had the time of our lives with Mega Adventures!
A trip of a lifetime
This was a last minute decision we made to check out the masai mara and after calling and discussing a few tour operators, we decided on expedition kenya safari. They gave us great information that made it easy for us to make a decision within a short amount of time and they were patient since we asked alot of questions. We had a guide by the name of Stanley who was super friendly and entertaining. We felt like we had known each other for a while. Our highlight was when we saw group of lions take down a zebra. We will be back.
PL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unique experience!
We choose 5 day safari (Gorillas Tracking + Chimpanzee). And really couldn't be better. Places we stayed were beyond our expectations. Wildlife experience was just spectacular. Actually it's hard to put it in words, what you feel when you're just a few meteres from those majestic creatures. We were also very lucky to have a Joseph as a guide. Very funny and cool guy who answered thousands of our questions, was looking after us and made really unforgettable memory. Encounter Africa Safaris is really trustworthy crew.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience! Ancient Wild Safaris took amazing care of us!
My wife and I went on a 7-day safari to Samburu, Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate, and Maasai Mara through Ancient Wild Safaris for our honeymoon and we couldn’t have possibly been more pleased!! From the very beginning of booking, Michael was very helpful and happy to accommodate a few special requests we had (adding an extra day in Maasai Mara to the itinerary). They offered to pick us up directly from the airport, but we wanted to arrive a day early to help with the time change adjustment. Michael and Joseph (our guide for all seven days) arrived right on time at our hotel the next morning, and Mike went over the entire itinerary in great detail. Joseph was an amazing guide! He listened to what we wanted, kept track of all the animals we’d seen, and would continually find and spot more and more new animals for us.
We could not have asked for a more perfect tour guide than Joseph! He has been working in the safari industry for ten years and is extremely knowledgeable of all locations and animals, including being able to name every bird we spotted. He even keeps a couple books in the care of the animals and birds found in East Africa to share with his passengers. This was great when we wanted to learn a little more about the leopard we were watching sleep in a tree ☺. Everything Joseph does is to ensure that you have an amazing time, always saying that it is important that every client receives excellent attention when they’ve paid so much money and travelled so far. His van (which is four-wheel drive) is exceptionally capable, even pulling out multiple trucks stuck in the mud. The roof rises up about 2-3 feet (and is constantly open during game drives) and the windows slide horizontally so you can always snap great photos. He even has a power outlet installed in the van so you can charge your phone/camera while on game drive should the need arise. You are in excellent hands with Joseph!!!
We were on a budget safari and were very surprised at how nice the accommodation was. We weren’t exactly sure what it meant to be in a “camp”, but it was much more sophisticated than we expected. In every location we had our own private bathroom with a shower in our room, mosquito nets (not that we actually needed them), power outlets to charge electronics, and we received three hot meals a day (except when we were on game drives, in which lunch was packed for us), and plenty of bottled water was always available in the car with Joseph.
Thanks to Joseph we saw every animal we could possibly think of including all of the Big 5!! Elephants, rhinos, giraffes, all types of gazelle and antelope, topi, hippos, zebras, wildebeast, water buffalo, crocodiles, lions, cheetahs, leopard, hyenas, jackals, monkeys, baboons, dozens and dozens of different species of birds. The list simply goes on and on!! And Joseph always knew where to find them! The guides all have CB radios and because Joseph is so knowledgable of all the parks, whenever an animal sighting (e.g. lion or leopard) was reported he always knew exactly where to go.
While in Maasai Mara we toured one of the Maasai villages, getting to go inside their homes and learn about their unique culture and identity. This was a truly humbling experience and a highly recommended part of visiting the Maasai Mara park! The villagers were extremely friendly and welcoming, taking great pride in their home and eager to share with us.
An added bonus that I had not anticipated was the driving between the parks. This allowed us to see the beautiful Kenyan countryside and see what the country holds outside of just tourist attractions. As another added bonus, Joseph knew of and took us to several fun local attractions that fall on the route between parks. We really felt like we got to see Kenya!
An important note:
-The hotel we stayed in the first night didn’t want to exchange a $100USD bill because it was older than 2000, but Michael and Joseph took care of it for us. So be sure all the cash you bring was minted in 2000 or after, as many places won’t accept it due to the ease of counterfeiting.