BR
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Couldn't have been better
We took a three day safari in Tanzania and everything went as well as it could go. Starting, before the trip, with the affordable prices, the flexibility in designing a program fitted to our interests and the very detailed information and directions or preparing the trip. Once in Arusha, we found a very warm reception. Natasha, the owner, met us twice (both before and after the safari). The safari itself was perfect, exactly as planned. Additionally, Natasha helped one of us with an unexpected issue, fully unrelated to the safari (an entrance visa to the UAE) in a very efficient way, which resulted in substantial savings. I wholeheartedly recommend Shadows of Africa.
NL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Verry helpful! Thinking with us within our budget.
The team of Matoke has helped for the third time with a short trip to Murchinsons Falls.
They reply my emails on short notice and are verry helpfull.
Our stay at Bwano Tembo was confirm what Matoke promised. They very nice Italian food and clean cottages and safari tents
AE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professionally Executed and Well Organised
Our guides were very hospitable and took care of all our requirements on a personal level. In essence, the service we secured was far than what we expected. Mohammed the Partner made our experience one we will both remember for years to come. We met as acquaintances and left as friends and will keep in touch "Till the Next Time" Many thanks Mohammed Bakari
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great service
I shoopped around and African safaris tour Service was the most reasonable price coupled with the highest reviews. Booking the Nassau mara tour with this service turned out to be one of the best decisions we made of our entire trip!
Scheduling was very easy, just a few emails back and forth.
We were greeted punctually at our Serena hotel by driver Hezron. He was very courteous and professional. He ensured a safe trip throughout - we never once felt unnerved by his driving even though the roads themselves are a bit scary. The vehicle was clean, comfortable, and well-kept.
Hezron was a gold mine of information and help! When possible, he got us away from traffic and crowds, and got us to great scenic viewpoints. His shop and restaurant recommendations were all right-on and we had no issues at all. The lunch spot in Mahimahiu (and the seat he scored us, with an amazing view) was fantastic.
Hezron even helped me with my food allergies by writing up an Italian warning to pass along to any food server.
Hezron asked our interests and made sure that we had what we needed throughout the day. He helped steer us away from touristy or "middle-man" shops. He even called ahead to a restaurant back in Narok (for after our tour) and we experienced amazing food and service there.
Hezron rally knows his stuff and provides an incredible level of service. I would recommend this agency to anyone.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional and budget tour with good care till the end
We´re five friends looking for a budget tour to Serengeti y Gorongoro and we lived a very good experience thanks tu Meru Slopes Safari. They picked up in the airport, and from then they take care of everything. The lodging, the food, the safari, any wish you have the guide (Hillary) tried to get it. We were 5 days safari (plus first night in Arusha and last night in Moshi) and we enjoied a lot. We found a good climax in the camps with the rest of the groups at the end of every journey , and the facilities were good, taking into account we were in a budget trip. The only complain about our trip It´s the bad conditions of the public campsite in Serengeti about all the toilets althogh this is a bussiness of the tanzanian goberment. Also I recommended to include in the safari a day in the lake Natrom area, a friends of me did it and They got a closest sensantion of the massai people and land, even they made a morning walk to the flamingo lake.
IL
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly, efficient service
Booking a wonderful vacation was made simple by the Zambezi Safari & Travel team. I was given a wide range of information and options to choose from, I told them what I wanted, and it was done. Upon arrival I found everything had been taken care of from transfers to safaris and day trips - all of which exceeded my expectations.
CA
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was a life time experience. Our guide Lucas was very professional with a passion for the best .
Communication was excellent. Lucas was very caring and detailed. Plus all the drivers were very knowledgeable, too, and love to give us informations and stories. Hotels and tents were comfortable, food were very nutritious and tasty. I esp. love the fresh fruits, juices , and very nice soups.
Lucas and the drivers tried hard to take us to places in safari to see as much as possible of the animals and birds. And we did see lions eating a Cape buffalo , and storks , vultures eating left over of a zebra.., groups of zebras, buffalos, wild beasts, envelops..... very exciting experiences. And other cultural experiences such as dancing with the Masai people, visiting the bushmen and learn to bow arrow shooting form them, and dancing, hunting....
Generally speaking the trip met our expectations with some plus. Lucas kindly invited us to his home and gave us a wonderful feast/lunch.
We highly recommend this company and hope many more people will enjoy their service.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic trip and very well organised with great guides
It was our first trip to Africa and after doing some research we chose CKC Tours. All our queries were responded to promptly and any changes we made were done without any trouble. We spent 10 days in Tanzania and Kenya.
John met us at our hotel in Nairobi and reviewed our safari, then introduced us to Vincent, our guide. The whole trip went without a hitch and Vincent and our guide in Tanzania were very capable and extremely informative about the wildlife. We were also transferred across the border by other people who were also very efficient getting us through customs and to and from the necessary airports.
All the hotels and lodges were of a very high standard.
We have no complaints and would highly recommend this company.
US
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 Day Safari Trek in Kenya
We researched many Safari organizers, and settled with James at Arch Treks and Safaris. he was responsive, and we were seeking a semi-luxury tour. We had a single driver (David) for the entire week, and he was dedicated, knowledgeable and quite pleasant.
The ability to modify the tour, and keep it private for the three of us was truly important. I will use James' service again, and highly recommend his passion and knowledge.
NZ
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best birding trip of my life.
From the 1st communication to the last the service was excellent. The safari itself was far more than I ever expected, the guide was superb his knowledge was 2nd to none he was able to find all the species I asked for and more. I would have no hesitation in recommending this guide and this tour.