IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing and efficient. All reliable people.
Excellent. Everything was well organized and the service perfect.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip Of A Lifetime!
This was truly a trip of a lifetime! Lema and Rama (our chef) made every effort to make sure our experience was just what we wanted. Lema has to be one of the most caring people I've ever met. It was very clear through our experience and some of our conversations that he not only cares about his clients, but also every employee that works for him. He cares about his country and making a difference. If that isn't reason enough to want to do business with Oreta, let me tell you a little about my experience. My friend and I (two women in our early 30s) went on a 4-day camping safari after an 8-day Kilimanjaro trek (My friend had already made our trek arrangements before I joined the trip with another company - but after my great safari experience, in the future I would go with Oreta for the trek too). Lema was very responsive and honest in all his communication before the trip. His prices are more than fair and he is willing to work with you to find something that works for your budget (it's hard to tell when doing business in Africa who to trust and what's "fair" and I'd happy put my word in for Oreta). We visited the Terengerie, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater National Parks. They were all very different and amazing in their own way. Lema had his chef revamp our meals for the trip. As they're typically similar to the trek meals, we were tired of this after 8 days on the mountain so his chef whipped up some local food which was amazing (one of the dishes was similar to a goulash, ask for it!) Everything was fresh and delicious. Lema is a great driver, navigating the rough roads better than any other driver we saw out there. He also has a keen eye for seeing things that are hidden to the average Joe and is very knowledgeable about the animals and their behavior. Lema allowed us quiet time when we wanted it and shared some of his amazing life stories when we asked. He has quite a story - ask him about it! The first day we camped on the site of a lodge between the parks so we had access to WiFi and bathrooms/showers. The next 2 nights were camping in the parks (with the wild animals!) which was fun but not quite as plush as the first night - but hey, we signed up for camping! The bathrooms on the second night were maintained by the park and, let's just call them a little wild. The tents are regular camping tents (at first I saw other people in the big green tents but later I found out they're not waterproof so you'd be worse off in one of those). We saw a ton of amazing animals and had a fantastic time. I know how important reviews are when you're researching safari companies from afar and at this time Oreta doesn't have a ton of reviews. That's because they're one of the newer companies but I think so far the reviews they do have speak for themselves - you've found the diamond in the rough! Go with Oreta if you want a truly bespoke experience, want to support an amazing local company and want to get a good deal for your money. I hope this helps!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Yes! Fat Zebras
Bush Troop were responsive to my last minute booking and well organized. Joseph was a great driver - knowledgeable about the park, the animals and where to find them. The van with the pop roof was perfect for seeing the animals. Definitely reccomended.
US
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3-day Mikumi Park safari
Overall, a wonderful experience with Gombe Safari! My boyfriend and I booked last minute (only about a week before) when we decided to go on a 3-day tour from Dar. Our driver Yunis was very knowledgeable about the park and took the time to track down all of the animals we had hoped to see, which we appreciated. The accommodations were nice for the price (slightly roughing it but better than camping! Running water and electricity for a fan were awesome). The food was local and well made by the two cooks on-site. Everything with the tour ran perfectly on time and our driver was very flexible based on how many game drives we wanted to go on each day. I would definitely recommend this tour company!
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An excellent safari experience with experienced knowledgeable local guides and emphasis on safety
The tour was well planned and met our expectations. The guides were local and excellent in their knowledge. Their ability to find animals on daily game drives was incredible. Lodging was very comfortable, meals were great and the lodging experience met and exceeded western standards. The whole tour was operated in a way that put a priority on safety.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Exceptional Safari
We chose to contact HM Safaris for our Family Safari (5 people) after seeing the sample itinerary outlined on their website. We were not disappointed at all. Sue put together an itinerary for a private safari that encompassed everything we were looking for, wildlife, culture and an end at the beach!
Our guide, Salehe, was exceptional. He has an exceptional knowledge of the wildlife and history of the region. We enjoyed the stories of his life in Tanzania and he taught our kids a bit of Swahili along the way. We spent time in Northern Serengeti and saw a few wildebeest crossings. Truly a highlight! Additionally we spent time in Seronera, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire and finished our trip off on Zanzibar.
HM Safaris did a great job setting everything in motion. We were greeted as we got off the plane, and were in their care until we got back on a plane 17 days later. Truly a once in a lifetime experience without a worry or care the entire time.
I highly recommend them to plan your safari to Tanzania.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
perfect tour to Miunt Meru and Kili !!!
Everything was well organized and done ! Guides, cook and porters made great jobs. Thanks for everything !
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Real Experince
Thanks Mr. Fred, it was all good and affordable, i and my family we had five days tour to Murchison falls and gorillas in western side but it very well organised by Mr. Fred and trust worthy because we booked five months before and we got every thing we wanted,
thanks so much gorilla safaris Uganda company limited
FR
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
An exciting and wonderful 3 weeks trip.
During 3 weeks Craig does like to share his passion for his country.
With him we were able to wander off the beaten track.
Of course we visit the main sites of SA. We met the locals.
He can show us animals, vegetal...he has a good grounding in natural sciences.
The trip was very well done and Craig waits on us hand and foot.
The choices of accommodation were judicious.
We can heartily recommend this kind and enthusiast guide.
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful safari in Sabi Sands
We booked a 4 night safari in Elephant Plains through African Welcome Safaris and couldn't have been happier with how it all worked out. We dealt with Kathi and she was a pleasure to work with in finding the correct safari the matched our needs. We settled on Elephant Plains in Sabi Sands and were delighted with the quality of the lodge and the friendliness of the staff there. The drives themselves were superb and the variety and number of animals we saw far exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend booking through this tour operator and will do so myself the next time I visit South Africa.