20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A wonderfully tailor made safari in Serengeti with Sassabi Expeditions
I my husband and our two boys had a wonderful safari with Sassabi Expeditions
for 5nights and six days Serengeti in the new year,
I inquired for my safari planning from about three safari companies in Tanzania
but Gladys from Sassabi Expeditions was very quick and the first one to respond
and she sent me the best safari itinerary that delivered exactly what we were
looking for within our safari budget and meeting the requirements for our children
needs.
It was our first time in Serengeti and Sassabi Expeditions advised that it was not
a good idea to travel with our kids all the way from Arusha to Serengeti on a
vehicle transport. We therefore had a night in Karatu at Farm House, for the first
and the last day, this was a great advice. Our children enjoyed a lot and we
immediately started to plan our next safari trip with Sassabi Expeditions.
They were always on top all the time when on safari they called us to make sure
that everything was going as planned and as per the itinerary.
Sassabi Expeditions gave us the best passionate safari guide, who was very
professional, knowledgeable and friendly to our children. We managed to see
the BIG 5 for the 5/6 days in the Serengeti national park. Erasto was very
professional guide that he approached animals very quietly and he could even
know where the animals were by identifying the footprint. We got a lot of pictures
including that of the leopards and tree climbers lions, which our guide said its
very rare in Serengeti to see Lions climbing trees. We saw a lot of wildcats,
animals and numerous birds.
The lodges and Camps that sassabi expeditions recommended to us were so
comfortable, quality rooms overlooking stunning landscapes of the Serengeti
endless plains and the food was incredible, friendly welcoming staff and best
services beyond what we expected on safari. No one lodge was the same but
all considered important elements for safari in the wilderness
The Sassabi safari vehicle was very comfortable on the Serengeti rough roads,
that we didn’t feel tired and the car was clean every day with equipped with WIFI
and full air conditioning, and the seats were adjustable to our comfort.
How lucky we were, our guide enrouted through Ndutu area bordering Serengeti
and Ngorongoro crater, on our way back we saw millions of wildebeest crossing
the rough road, this was a safari phenomenon and a good closing remark on our
last day on safari in Serengeti, it was a life time experience.
We were able to enjoy our safari holiday withought any stress. ‘Best Holiday
Ever!’ said by our 6year Old Son.
I highly recommend this company, they are trustworthy, reputable and flexible to
deal with - this was the safari we have long dreamt of and I can confidently say
they exceeded our wildest dreams. Thank you Sassabi Expeditions.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome trip
Five day trip to Kibale and Bwindi National Parks. Our tour to Uganda East Africa was such amazing and memorable moments .The tour operator KatsamAdventures was awesome, they advised me on how to get the covid-19 test and getting the results in time.Started the trip with Ronnie as a guide and was so good and very careful when driving on roads . The Chimp's and gorilla's are really amazing creature's , participated in nature walk and saw different specie's of bird's and plants as well , everything was amazing .. Thank you KatsamAdventures for being organized .
LB
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Memorable tour to Masai Mara with a close follow-up for all details
A memorable tour that's the best of all tours i've done in Kenya, this is my 4th time i go with a tour organiser in Kenya and this is the best out of the 4 i used . Starting from Minneh at office who's communicating all the details and trying to find out your needs and fulfilling them within my budget & time, selecting me a wonderful lodge in Masai Mara with a good price , and then comes the guides that gave all their best for a comfortable & enjoyable long drive to Masai Mara , and there also doing all ur best going wherever needed to show us all the animals that are available in the park .. thank you all for this memorable 2 days trip, you exceeded my expectations.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A trip of a lifetime
This trip has been one of a lifetime. I hear this phrase being said, and always wondered which trip would be mine.
I have travelled to many places around the world, but travelling to Kenya was something magical.
However, nothing about Kenya would have been the same without Anthony, the CEO of Tazama - who personally took me on a week long adventure through the Masai Mara, into Nakuru, Amboseli and Tsavo.
Anthony had so much knowledge to share, but also used his years of experience to tailor a trip specifically to myself and my needs. What’s most astonishing, is that Tazama was by far the cheapest quotation I received. That being said, the experience felt like I had spent a fortune.
I have seen animals straight from David Attenborough’s BBC show! From lions, leopards, giraffes, elephants, foxes, hippos and many many more - all in their natural habitat which was so refreshing. I also visited many different beautiful camps, with such a vast range of people, from all over the world. Everyone was so welcoming, polite and respectful - as a solo traveller, this was a concern but I had nothing to fear.
Travelling in a time like this can be worrying, but Anthony took care of everything and helped with every element - the best thing to do is to contact him directly. His communication was very fast, responding within minutes!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An exciting tour drive for a first timer!
Bovid Arica Safaris! This was a unique one,
Just when I thought I had watched most animals, and scenery from the comfort of my house and that it was good enough, I was in for a rich, monumental awakening when I finally visited the Lake Nakuru National park. Finally, I understand why Kenya is one of the top safari tourist destinations.
I enjoyed the rich blend of habitat variety at the park; the woodlands, the lake, the grasslands, eye-catching mountainous cliffs, and much more.
I enjoyed the game drive, bird watching, and hey, gorgeous places to do photoshoots (make sure to run by the Makalia falls which stood out for me).
I enjoyed sighting the Rothschild's giraffe, found the relationship between the Impala antelopes and baboons quite mesmerizing, the birds awesome, I particularly enjoyed the flamingos, the Lilac-breasted roller, and the Great white pelicans.
And choosing Bovid Africa Safaris for the tour ain’t making matters any lighter. I must appreciate the tour guide, whoosh, that guy was like an encyclopedia. The time promptness meant a lot, and thanks for stepping out of your way to give me all the referrals I needed.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Simply the best! We saw wildlife that other tourists didn’t get to see. Sam went beyond with us!
Communication was effortless through Whatsapp. Sam and his team were very professional and really went beyond our expectations. It was a pleasure to get to know Sam and hear about stories of Uganda during our long drives. Primate Journeys Africa are simply the best. They were recommended by Americans who live in Uganda so if locals use them, you know it’s good. He took us off the beaten path to see plenty of leopards and lions, even leopards fighting! I would recommend them anytime.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience and very supportive team
My experiencie was great! They provided me a great support. Also, they were extremely supportive with a problem I had with a flight cancellation and really tried to assist me, despite it was not something under their control.
The entire Safari was a lovely experience and also liked very much my time in the facilities of the camps we were staying!
RU
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great expirience
We took 3-days private safari on December 28-30, 2020. We chose the company despite the fact that there were few reviews and did not regret it. The price was one of the best. We visited 3 parks: Taringiri, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. Our guide Didas is a very accurate driver. He spotted animals where we didn't notice anything. He always stopped the car for better observation and taking pictures. In the car we always had drinking water, binoculars and power outlets for phone charging. All 3 days we had packed lunch in parks. We spent 2 nights in a beautiful comfortable Eileen’s Tree Inn lodge. During these 3 days we have seen a lot of animals: lions, giraffes, elephants, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, hippos, gazelles and antelopes, jackals, hyenas, serval, flamingos, eagles and many other beautiful birds. Many was very close, although it's all a matter of luck. Landscapes was also amazing, especially the scenery in Ngorongoro. Thanks Furaha Tours and our guide Didas. Alexey & Gulnara.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Absolutely amazing adventure!
Booking my safari seemed like a daunting and overwhelming task but it could not have been easier thanks to Mufasa Tours and Travels. I had so many questions and Joseph responded to every single query with such speed and kindness. We could not have had the wonderful experience we had without the skills and services of our amazing guide and driver Joe! His knowledge, care, and absolute skill at finding animals on our drives and maneuvering the rough and rugged Maasai Mara in our huge tank of a Land Cruiser made every day more memorable and enjoyable than the last. Never mind the 4 days safari I booked, I wanted it to go on for 40 days! The customer service between Mufasa and our selected game reserve hotel was the icing on the safari cake too, as we were upgraded to a bigger room upon check in and received a surprise birthday celebration our last day! The care that everyone had in making sure our vacation was special and wonderful seemed so effortless—I will always be so grateful to Mufasa Tours and Travels for making my safari (something I’ve wanted to take my entire life) even better than I ever could’ve imagined it could be. Asante sana for going above and beyond in every aspect of this journey. Cheers to the next one!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experiences we will treasure forever!
We had an amazing safari and Kilimanjaro summit all thanks to Kilisa! Their service was top notch and value was fantastic. The service provided by our guides and supporting staff were top notch!
We started with a 6 day safari that was absolutely epic. Our Safari Guide, Chris, was incredible! You should definitely request him. He was super nice and very accommodating. He found us every animal we could ever have wanted to see! Despite some challenging off-road driving conditions, he never got stuck and always got us to see the best animals around. We saw lions and elephants that were so close, we would nearly reach out and touch them from the landcruiser. He found us two leopards, two cheetahs, tons of lions, two rhinos and more zebras, giraffes, cape buffalos, and wildabeasts than we could count, just to name a few. My favorite was seeing a male lion out in a rain storm who was seperated from his pride. He was calling out to them and you could see the worry in his eye as he walked right by our landcruiser in search of them.
We then did a Kilimanjaro hike to the summit via the Lemosho 7 day route. Our guides, Rama and Bakari, were fantastic and the chef, Kurwa, amazed us with the food he was able to make on the mountain. Our waiter, Arold was gracious and attentive in delivering all the food to our dining tent. I highly recommend requesting them. The team of porters (Salim, Frenk, Mohamed, Josephat, Mwingi, Sigi, David, Siriri, Msafiri, Idd, Abdina and Moyo) amazed us with their kindness, helpfulness and always positive attitudes. They were always smiling even when carrying a heavy load at high altitudes in chilling conditions. Their attitudes were truly inspiring.
Naick is the owner and the lead coordinator. He was very helpful over the course of more than a month of coordination via email to set up and schedule the trip. He was always responsive and able to answer all of our questions and take care of all of our needs. It was challenging to execute this trip during COVID because of our flights getting cancelled but Naick helped us adjust as necessary. Going during COVID turned out to be a huge bonus because the national parks are all virtually empty so you get the animals and Kilimanjaro virtually to yourself.
You can't go wrong with Kilisa! Their prices were the best we found and the experience we enjoyed was incredible. Their safari vehicle was a new Toyota landcruiser Safari conversion that I absolutely loved. It got us through mud and water crossings in style and comfort and never broke down despite many miles on some pretty tough roads. Their trek equipment was all in good shape. Our tents were nice and the gear we rented was also in good shape.
I highly recommend Kilisa!
